Latest articles by David Schout
“This is huge for us”: Making use of empty Docklands shops
Boutique business WØRKS is set to open its first ever retail space in March thanks to a program that repurposes vacant shopfronts as a result of COVID-19.
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Padel by the water: Tennis craze comes to Docklands
Pitched as a smaller, social and easier-to-play version of tennis, “padel” is fast gaining popularity, and Melbourne’s first-ever club recently opened in Docklands.
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Council satisfied with new Waterfront City plans
Almost 18 months after unanimously rejecting “fortress-like” plans for a major development in the northernmost part of Docklands, City of Melbourne councillors have supported “several positive design changes” to the project.
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E-scooters have launched
Hundreds of electric scooters will be available to hire across Docklands and nearby surrounds from February 1 as the City of Melbourne confirmed details of a long-awaited hire scheme.
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“The success of the precinct and stadium are interlocked”: Local focus on Marvel revamp
Key figures involved in the Marvel Stadium redevelopment have told Docklanders that the long-term success of the AFL-owned arena depended on how it connected with the local community, pledging a renewed focus on non-event days.
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Sports club sees huge Auskick turnout, and prepares for competitive soccer
Since returning from a COVID-19 hiatus in November, Docklands Sports Club (DSC) has kicked off a highly successful Auskick program and announced plans to launch a competitive junior soccer team in 2022.
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Push for more notice on significant reports
Locals have asked the City of Melbourne to give more than the current five days’ notice for significant policy and strategy papers, arguing the current period leaves insufficient time for proper scrutiny.
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Councillor misses out in federal politics bid
City of Melbourne councillor Roshena Campbell’s bid for Liberal Party preselection in the outer-eastern seat of Casey was unsuccessful in November, finishing third in a hotly contested count.
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Push for pre-Christmas e-scooter launch
Electric share scooters could soon be available to ride on Docklands streets, with the City of Melbourne aiming to launch a 12-month trial of the micro-mobility option before Christmas.
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Relief for locals as SA border opens
Residents in Docklands and inner Melbourne are now free to visit South Australia after dubious vaccination data had threatened to deny long-awaited family reunions.
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Plans revised for Docklands’ tallest apartment tower
Developer Mirvac has re-submitted plans for a 45-storey apartment tower at Yarra’s Edge, in what is set to become Docklands’ highest residential building.
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Barge bar set for summer launch
The launch of a twin-deck floating bar in Docklands could be just months away, with on-site construction set to begin soon.
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Twin towers next to Marvel Stadium approved
Dual build-to-rent towers measuring up to 100 metres have been approved by the state government for construction next to Marvel Stadium.
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“A really special precinct”: Maritime trail edges closer
Plans for a trail to celebrate Melbourne’s maritime history has received “significant support” from key stakeholders and the community.
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Renewing the empty shops of Docklands
Vacant shopfronts in NewQuay and Victoria Harbour could soon be filled by creatives, fledgling retailers and bespoke displays under a new program to breathe life back into Docklands.
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North Wharf pier reopens to public
Almost a year after abruptly closing without public notice, the pier along North Wharf Rd has reopened to the public.
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Push for vaccine passport trial in Melbourne
Docklands cafes, restaurants and entertainment venues could open sooner than planned if a council-backed COVID-19 vaccine passport trial is adopted by the state government.
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Why does the City of Melbourne have the state’s lowest vaccination rate?
Federal figures indicated that, in mid-September, the City of Melbourne had the lowest vaccination levels in Victoria. A deeper dive into the figures, however, suggests there could be an explanation for this.
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Melbourne confirmed for electric scooter trial
Docklanders will soon add “electric scooter” to their list of transport options as part of a 12-month trial set to begin in coming months.
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Plans for Australian first show at Icehouse
Docklands could soon be home to an Australian-first light and sound show on ice, in what would become a significant attraction for the area.
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