Latest articles by Brendan Rees
End of an era for Central Pier as demolition permit gets approval
Heritage Victoria has granted a permit to demolish Central Pier with Development Victoria (DV) revealing a strategy will be formed to guide the pier’s revitalisation options through community consultation.
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Angel comes home after being snatched in frightening theft
A much-loved family pet has been reunited with her owner after being taken from outside a Docklands restaurant on November 5.
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Residents call for action on nightclubs
Docklands residents have called on Premier Daniel Andrews and other parliamentarians to ban nightclub operations in the precinct as noise and anti-social behaviour were pushing the community to the brink.
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Harbour beautification and small-scale activations on the cards for Docklands
The City of Melbourne has prioritised a long list of projects to help reinvigorate the Docklands precinct with immediate harbour beautifications and a community events space along Harbour Esplanade being proposed.
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Artwork by the harbour taken down, with “immediate” beautifications being explored
A timber art installation that occupied a space along Harbour Esplanade for more than a decade has been removed after it was engulfed by flames in September.
Read MorePolice appeal to public after man snatches dog outside Docklands restaurant
A heartless thief has been caught on CCTV allegedly stealing a beloved Shih Tzu dog from outside a restaurant in Docklands on November 5.
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Community day celebrates everything Docklands
A community day promoting the talents of Docklanders as well as showcasing what the precinct has to offer will be held on November 26. The “Celebrate at Yarra’s Edge” event will bring the community together through a range of exhibitors, information sessions, social connections, entertainment, and catering.
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Launch of ATET throws spotlight on Docklands’ future as an entertainment precinct
A newly launched floating bar in Docklands has ignited a fierce debate about the future revitalisation of the precinct after complaints of the venue’s loud music became “untenable” for residents.
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Bumper crowds turn out for the Melbourne Boat Show as tills ring for local businesses
The Melbourne Boat Show in Docklands has been hailed a huge success after crowds of about 30,000 turned out for the four-day event.
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Council CEO resigns
City of Melbourne chief executive officer Justin Hanney has finished up in his role earlier than expected after an internal investigation found he should have declared an anonymous donation for a yacht race.
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Community consultation opens for the future of Central Pier
Docklands residents can finally have their say about the vision of Central Pier and how it can be made a vibrant destination after Development Victoria (DV) launched public consultation.
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Man’s body found in Victoria Harbour at launch of Melbourne Boat Show
The launch of the Melbourne Boat Show has begun with a tragedy after the body of a missing teenager was pulled from the waters of Victoria Harbour on October 20.
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Students showcase creativity at Maritime Art Exhibition
Students at Docklands Primary School have showcased their artistic talents after taking part in an inaugural maritime art exhibition.
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Plans for a $1.75bn waterfront precinct revealed for Docklands
A $1.75 billion ambitious plan to create “city changing” development in Docklands would transform a major site into a mix of luxury residential apartments, a hotel, sky-high hospitality venues, and “lagoon-like greenery”.
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Docklands Summit offers chance to reset the precinct with Central Pier taking precedence
Development Victoria’s acting group head of precincts Niall Cunningham has remained tight-lipped about what the future redevelopment of Central Pier holds, saying he would not want to prejudice forthcoming community consultation.
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Docklands reacts with mixed feelings after summit
Community groups and stakeholders have welcomed the Docklands Summit, saying they are “extremely keen” to continue their involvement in future decision making.
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Docklands gears up for a triple-event weekend thriller
Thousands of people are set to descend on Docklands as the precinct prepares to host three major events in one packed weekend of high-octane fun in October.
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Apprentices put their skills to the test
Twenty-one automotive apprentices at the Bendigo Kangan Institute’s Docklands campus have battled it out in the hope of claiming a spot in the coveted WorldSkills Australia competition.
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Harbour art structure goes up in flames
A grand timber art installation on Harbour Esplanade has gone up in flames more than a decade after it opened to showcase the “natural phenomena” of the precinct’s sea, sky, and light.
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Safety summit “important step” in listening to the Docklands community
A much-anticipated safety summit has been staged bringing together the City of Melbourne, Victoria Police, residents’ groups, and stakeholders to address various issues facing the city.
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