Latest articles by David Schout
More space for pedestrians, less for cars in plan to “rebalance” city streets
Docklanders walking into the CBD may soon be battling with less cars under a new vision for the city’s streets, however one councillor called the plan “elitist” and a “tone-deaf slap in the face” to traders.
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Shopping centre Docklands Primary School campus set for Term 3, but concerns remain
A temporary campus for the at-capacity Docklands Primary School is set to welcome students from July, but concerns remain about the shopping centre space allocated by the state government.
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No Greenline cash in state budget
The City of Melbourne is relying on big state and federal contributions to fund its “city-shaping” Greenline vision, but has again missed out on funds from the Victorian Government.
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Council delivers record budget, but predicted surplus pushed back
Lord Mayor Sally Capp said the rising cost of living was “central” to this year’s budget, as the City of Melbourne remained in the red.
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Plans revealed for build-to-rent Victoria Harbour tower
Plans for a residential tower featuring 500 build-to-rent apartments at Victoria Harbour have been lodged with the state government.
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Mirvac partner with Daibiru for 21-storey office tower
Partnership announced for project that represents “integral” final piece in mixed-use Northbank precinct.
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Rare sky home offers unrivalled Docklands views
Boasting one of Docklands’ biggest balconies, an “extremely rare” apartment has been listed at a sought-after Yarra’s Edge location
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Locals left out of planning for revived Stadium precinct
The AFL has not consulted with Docklands locals on the future of the revamped Marvel Stadium precinct, despite earlier promises to do so.
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NHL stars to descend on Docklands in nation-first
Some of the world’s best ice hockey players will descend on Docklands in September, using the O’Brien Icehouse as a training base before two huge games at Rod Laver Arena.
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Councillor Roshena Campbell returns after “disappointing” by-election defeat; would not have voted to back Voice
After defeat in an historic Federal by-election, City of Melbourne councillor Roshena Campbell spoke with Docklands News about the result, the Voice to Parliament, and voting against the Lord Mayor.
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Docklands translators given full-time roles
Fifty Docklands-based translators, whose work includes taking Triple Zero calls from non-English speaking Australians, have been transitioned from casual into full-time work.
Read MoreNew Greenline designs revealed as Birrarung Marr works pushed back
New designs for the $300 million Greenline project have been revealed by the City of Melbourne, providing a clearer picture of the council’s plan for the “city-shaping” trail.
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Automatic river cleaner “Geoff” lands on the Yarra
Next time you’re walking along the Yarra River, look out for Geoff.
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Docklands Primary at capacity, set to use shopping centre for classrooms
Docklands Primary School is at capacity just over two years since opening and will be forced to move classes into empty retail space at The District Docklands shopping centre from July.
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“Get the balance right”: council urges government changes before it ends 1am licence “freeze”
The City of Melbourne has urged the state government to make key policy changes before it ends a 13-year freeze on new late-night venues in Docklands.
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City of Melbourne endorses “precinct-transforming” $750 million plans for historic Goods Shed
Despite opposition from Heritage Victoria, revitalisation plans for the 1889-built Goods Shed have been strongly endorsed by the City of Melbourne.
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“Sounding board for the city”: residents’ forum providing valuable counsel to council
Established during COVID-19 to collate feedback from well-connected locals, the “Presidents of Residents” forum is now a permanent part of decision-making at Town Hall.
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Council faces further grilling on ATET, but nightclub not in breach of rules
City of Melbourne councillors have faced further questions from disgruntled locals regarding noise impacts from floating nightclub ATET, however it was revealed the venue was “achieving compliance”.
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“We’ll be back”: ATET vows to return after fire rips through nightclub
The floating venue said news of the blaze had “hit us hard” but promised to return after damage on their barge did not spread throughout.
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What is brilliant teaching?
It might be hard to exactly define brilliant teaching, but it’s very easy to spot.
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