Latest articles by Brendan Rees
Melbourne Star sits idle after one year as no solid buyer emerges
With the one-year anniversary approaching since Docklands’ iconic Melbourne Star shut down, the sale of the giant observation wheel appears to be no closer.
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Focus groups identify core issues for Docklands Summit
Focus groups involving the Docklands community have gathered to share ideas with the City of Melbourne to help inform the agenda and workshops of the long-awaited Docklands Summit.
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Stolen car crashes in Docklands
Two people are at large after crashing an allegedly stolen car in Docklands on August 27.
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Works take shape at Australia Wharf
Lord Mayor Sally Capp has conducted a tour of Australia Wharf in Docklands as upgrade works get under way to make the wharf home to Melbourne’s charter boast fleet.
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Docklands revving up for Melbourne Boat Show
Docklands will host the 60th Melbourne Boat Show in October with the major event set to be a drawcard for visitors and a welcome boost to the precinct’s economy.
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Safety summit set to be staged after community voices calls to “find solutions”
A municipality-wide community safety summit to be held later this year will aim to bring together stakeholders and residents’ groups to address neighbourhood safety concerns.
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New panel set up to hear residents’ concerns on hoon behaviour
Docklands residents fed-up with hoon behaviour in their neighbourhood will be able to voice their concerns through a new state government-led panel.
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NewQuay waterfront tower to boost “public realm outcomes”
A new 24-storey residential and office tower that would be built in the NewQuay West development area was considered by the City of Melbourne at its Future Melbourne Committee meeting on August 2, shortly after Docklands News published its August edition.
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Mammoth graffiti clean-up rids streets of unsightly vandalism
Clean-up crews have removed a record amount of graffiti across the municipality after the City of Melbourne battled a 60 per cent increase in the vandalism act after lockdowns.
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Docklands Primary welcomes a suite of safety upgrades
A suite of upgrades including six new electronic speed limit signs are set to improve safety for the Docklands Primary School community, the state government has announced.
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More bus services to Fishermans Bend a “gamechanger”
Two major bus routes linking the CBD and Fishermans Bend are set to double their weekday services, the state government has announced.
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Development Victoria continues to “deny responsibility” for Central Pier closure
Following its sudden departure from Central Pier nearly three years ago, a lead tenant says it still has not received a “full explanation” as to why the century-old structure was left to deteriorate.
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Dogs set to have a ball as council considers new off-leash areas
Popular parks in Docklands could receive off-leash dog areas under a plan being considered by the City of Melbourne.
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Residents at wits’ end as blaring music from nightclub makes life a living hell
A nightclub next to Victoria Harbour is making life miserable for a Docklands couple as loud DJ music constantly blasts until the early hours.
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Olympian and Docklands speed skater takes out Queen’s Birthday honour
A six-time speed skating Winter Olympian and life member of the Docklands Demons Ice Racing Club has been recognised in the Queen’s Birthday honours.
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Barring – Nganjin: an exhibition of Stolen Generations survivors
An Aboriginal art exhibition capturing the stories of grief, loss, and resilience from Stolen Generations survivors will be held at Federation Square as part of National Reconciliation Week.
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Calls grow for action on crime as precinct revival becomes “overshadowed by anti-social behaviours and violence”
Docklands residents and traders are demanding answers from the City of Melbourne and Victoria Police on crime as fears grow not enough is being done to keep the community safe.
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Short-stay rental debate reignites after a Docklands resident calls for better regulations
A years-long debate about how to regulate bad behaviour at short-stay rentals has resurfaced after a Docklands resident publicly called on the City of Melbourne to create a register.
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Council hears “loud and clear” from Docklands residents at its inaugural community Future Melbourne meeting
Docklands residents have wasted no time putting the hard-hitting questions to the City of Melbourne during its first-ever council meeting in the community.
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Sale of Melbourne Star still progressing as hopes stay alive the landmark will one day draw back tourists
The much-anticipated sale of the Melbourne Star is still progressing as administrators continue to work with a “number of parties” in the hope of soon clinching a deal.
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