Latest articles by David Schout
Lifting of late-night liquor ban looms, as councillors call for review
The City of Melbourne will conduct a review of its local planning policy in response to the state government’s pledge to end a 13-year freeze on new late-night venues in Docklands and the CBD.
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Rates to rise as cap doubles, but “modest” increase frustrates
City of Melbourne locals could pay up to 3.5 per cent more for their council rates next financial year, after the Victorian Government doubled the rate cap for 2023/24.
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Boats sail into a new-look Melbourne City Marina
A $1.97 million upgrade of Melbourne City Marina on Victoria Harbour has finished including with new pontoons, security gates, and piles being installed in time for summer.
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Greens comfortably retain Melbourne as voter dial barely budges
The Greens’ Ellen Sandell has been re-elected as the Member for Melbourne, securing a third term at the November 26 Victorian election.
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Council approves build-to-rent apartment tower next to Bolte Bridge
The City of Melbourne has given the green light to plans for a 31-story apartment building at the foot of the Bolte Bridge.
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Council’s Docklands “neighbourhood portal” goes live
An online portal for those who live, work or study in Docklands has gone live, giving locals a dedicated space to keep up to date with works and events in postcode 3008, and have a say on its future.
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Candidates make their pitch ahead of November 26
Candidates vying for the seat of Melbourne in the upcoming Victorian State Election spoke with Melburnians in October about a number of key local and wider issues.
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Analysts endorse $300 million Greenline project, predict triple return on investment
A $300 million green trail along the north bank of the Yarra River will more than pay for itself according to economic analysts, in a tick of approval for Lord Mayor Sally Capp’s legacy project.
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First Nations nod as ferry terminal renamed
Docklands’ ferry terminal at Victoria Harbour has been renamed “Yanonung Quay” — a Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung word meaning “waterways”.
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Docklands Primary host first-ever Athletics Day
As a school still in its infancy, Docklands Primary has ticked off many “firsts” since opening in early 2021.
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Afghan women’s team kicking goals on and off the pitch
The Afghan Women’s Soccer Team, based out of Ron Barassi Snr Park in Docklands, is kicking goals both on and off the pitch.
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Local dragon boats join national pride paddle
Two Docklands-based dragon boat clubs are set to support a nationwide pride initiative on September 10.
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Spike in dog attacks, barking complaints
The number of reported dog attacks within the City of Melbourne has doubled in the past two years, as the council considers ways to deal with increased pet ownership.
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Labor candidate begins campaign to claw back Melbourne from Greens
Kensington resident and former journalist Rebecca Thistleton will attempt to unseat Greens incumbent Ellen Sandell and wrestle the seat of Melbourne back into Labor hands at the November state election.
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Once-per-decade strategy reveals renewed vision for Docklands
Docklands’ local population will almost double by 2040 according to a once-per-decade planning blueprint that pledges the local waterfront to become a “showpiece destination for visitors to Melbourne”.
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Strong support for new tower on last NewQuay West waterfront block
Plans for a 36-storey residential tower on the final vacant block on NewQuay’s waterfront have been given strong support by City of Melbourne councillors.
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Time to be “more decisive”: City of Melbourne to review Australia Day events
Local Australia Day celebrations could be scrapped by the City of Melbourne after councillors voted to review January 26 celebrations from 2023 onwards.
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A “special place” on the water: New dragon boat club brings survivors together
Docklands’ newest dragon boat club has launched out of Victoria Harbour, and the team is made up entirely of breast cancer survivors and their supporters.
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Firelight winter celebration to ignite Docklands
Firelight Festival will light up Docklands on the first weekend of July and, after a two-year hiatus, is set to be bigger than ever.
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Study lifts lid on polystyrene pollution in Yarra River
Polystyrene is the most common item of litter in the Yarra River and a Docklands litter trap collected more pieces of the macroplastic than any other in inner-Melbourne, new research from the Yarra Riverkeeper Association shows.
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