Latest articles by David Schout
Tides of change documented in new exhibition
By David SchoutA new photographic exhibition at Library at The Dock depicts the Port of Melbourne’s changing face from 1936 to 1959, and the true scope of activity on the city’s docks during this time.
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Call for upgrades to community garden
By David SchoutThe popular Docklands Community Garden says the time has come for proper infrastructure to support their 111-strong group of volunteers.
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A committee meeting to remember
As the nation collectively groaned over petty partisan finger pointing about bushfires and climate change in recent weeks, there was a political ray of light emanating from the Melbourne Town Hall.
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Marvel Stadium management change
By David SchoutThe AFL has announced a change to the management of Marvel Stadium, revealing it plans to integrate the stadium into its organisation within the next year.
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Self-defence classes launched
By David SchoutFancy learning a new skill while exercising with other Docklands locals? The Hub on Harbour Esplanade may have just the answer.
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Dragon boat festival returns in 2020
By David SchoutAfter the resounding success of this year's inaugural event, the Lunar New Year Dragon Boat Festival will return to Victoria Harbour in early 2020.
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Sports club ready for a big 2020
By David SchoutAfter recently celebrating its official launch, the newly-formed Docklands Sports Club (DSC) is readying itself for a huge 2020.
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Extended free tram zone: Good move or bad?
By David SchoutAs state parliament considers the merit of extending the free tram zone, it appears people are split on whether free rides should extend beyond the CBD and Docklands.
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Transport experts urge more tram routes from Docklands
By David SchoutThree new peak-time tram routes from Docklands should be established from 2029 to deal with escalating demand, an independent transport group has said.
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Blue bikes scrapped ... what next?
By David SchoutAfter the state government's decision to scrap the blue bikes scheme, there will soon be no casual cycling options in Docklands.
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Docklands Sports Club set to launch junior programs
By David SchoutThe i’s are being dotted, the t’s are being crossed, and Docklands Sports Club (DSC) is almost set to launch its first junior programs out of Ron Barassi Snr Park.
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Sports club now official
By David SchoutA group of Docklands residents have formed the area’s newest sports club, based out of Ron Barassi Snr Park.
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Council urge action on ‘‘forgotten waterway’’
By David SchoutAmbitious plans for the revitalisation of Moonee Ponds Creek have been signed off by the City of Melbourne, but the ball is now in the state government’s court.
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Community ties through sport
By David SchoutThe Hub on Harbour Esplanade remains one Docklands’ most visible facilities, and the YMCA believes it can become a focal point for community activity.
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Welcome Quest!
Development Victoria (DV) has now officially opened the 221-apartment hotel Quest NewQuay after it opened its doors earlier this year.
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Plans for Docklands sports club
Ron Barassi Snr Park could soon house Docklands’ newest sports club after a group of local volunteers assembled to form a club based on the park’s facilities.
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Stuck in a tram trance
Almost a year after Etihad Stadium was renamed Marvel Stadium, Melbourne’s trams, tram stops and overhead announcements still refer to its former name.
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Docklands voters turn Green
Figures from the recent federal election show that for the first time ever, The Greens received the highest number of votes in Docklands.
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Flashy plans for dirty creek
The City of Melbourne has put forward ambitious plans to revitalise the Docklands section of Moonee Ponds Creek as a “biodiversity hotspot”.
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Alma mater uncovered
Some family digging has led to fascinating information about a former engineer who served during WWII on the “Alma Doepel”, a 116-year old vessel that continues to be restored in Docklands.
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