Latest articles by David Schout
New soil disposal rules for tunnel project
New rules on how toxic soil is handled have been released by the state government, in a move that could help break an impasse on the protracted West Gate Tunnel project.
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Business help amid ‘‘devastating’’ impact of lockdown
Docklands businesses will benefit from a $20 million lifeline after the state government declared inner-city businesses had been ''uniquely hit'' by the coronavirus (COVID-19).
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Extended building hours continue
Weekday construction work on job sites can continue for 14 hours-a-day during Melbourne's second coronavirus lockdown, despite growing frustration from affected residents stuck inside.
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AFL on-sells Docklands site
A key piece of the Marvel Stadium precinct land has been offloaded by the AFL.
Read MoreCouncil goes into bat for Assange
The City of Melbourne will write to the Morrison government calling for it to intervene and uphold the human rights of WikiLeaks founder and former local resident Julian Assange.
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A secret kept close
With lockdown measures easing across the state, Docklands is beginning to show shoots of life after an eerily quiet autumn.
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Docklands ‘‘should rebound’’ says Property Council
A “strong-performing” commercial property sector in Docklands “should rebound” from the difficulties posed by COVID-19, the Property Council of Australia’s Victorian director has said.
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Quiet budget for Docklands
While funding was allocated for key projects in surrounding areas, investment in Docklands infrastructure appeared light-on in the City of Melbourne's recently released draft 2020-21 budget.
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Sports club eyes spring return
Docklands Sports Club (DSC) has eyed a spring return for its junior soccer and cricket programs at Ron Barassi Snr Park.
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Harbour pollution swells with high rainfall: Council
Melbourne's wettest start to the year in over a century has had an adverse effect on Docklands' waterways, as debris and other pollutants continues to swell into Victoria Harbour.
Read MoreCouncil backs greater student help
The City of Melbourne has urged greater support for the 52,000 international students who live or study within the CBD amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
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Empowering women locally and abroad
In late March, Rev. Ann Drummond was due to be formally inducted as a Member of the Order of Australia, a prestigious honour limited to just 365 Australians each year.
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Docklands on pause amid uncertainty
As businesses close, workers clear and events cease, Docklands is bracing for an acutely uncertain 2020 amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
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20 years on from stadium’s frantic start
It's 20 years since Docklands Stadium opened its doors, and while the ground has generated a fair share of controversies over the years, it remains a critical piece of Docklands furniture.
Read MoreCouncil slams state, federal inaction on housing crisis
City of Melbourne councillors have slammed upper tiers of government for a “disgraceful†response to the housing crisis and said ''business as usual'' would no longer cut it for the city.
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Red bikes in as city retries cycle scheme
An Uber-owned company will deploy 400 electric bicycles onto Melbourne's streets in March to fill the casual cycling void in the city.
Read MoreEPA investigating reports of nasty smell
The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) is investigating reports from local Docklands residents of a nasty smell wafting across the Bolte Bridge.
Read MoreNew skills, new friends: the Girl Guide experience in Docklands
As one of Australia's newest units within a century-old institution, 1st Docklands Girl Guides are giving great opportunities for local girls to learn new skills, find new friends and build confidence in a team setting.
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Deserved honour for a maritime legend
By David SchoutWhen Nigel Porteous went down to Docklands' iconic Mission to Seafarers in 2000, he could see the place was on its last legs.
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Lasting links via mixed netball
By David SchoutWith a thriving competition on the Harbour Esplanade courts, Docklands social netball is forming lasting connections for those involved, especially Bek Grouios.
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