Latest articles by David Schout
Docklanders embrace online neighbourhood page
An online Docklands “Neighbourhood Portal” introduced in late 2022 has been embraced by locals, the City of Melbourne has revealed.
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New council plan bolsters women and girls in sport, despite “messy” gender framework
A new policy to provide better access for women and girls in sport has been introduced by the City of Melbourne.
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Docklands’ newest club gears up for big 2024
After moving into its new home at Ron Barassi Snr Park, Docklands Athletic FC is looking for new junior and women’s players.
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“Hot”, “exposed” and “no shade”: residents criticise Harbour Esplanade
Docklanders have lamented the lack of sun protection and deplored overall heat levels on a prominent waterfront area.
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“We need action now”: Push to improve access to overdose-reversing drug
A spike in overdose deaths and a “looming threat” of fentanyl has experts and councillors pushing for a life-saving drug to be made readily available.
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Council endorses build-to-rent tower on “irregular-shaped” Victoria Harbour site
A “unique triangular building” featuring 499 build-to-rent apartments has been given the green light by City of Melborune councillors.
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Soccer club moves to Docklands in coup for community sport
Competitive local soccer is on its way to Docklands, with junior and senior players encouraged to get involved.
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Council frozen out by government on liquor changes for Docklands
Calls for clarification on new late-night venue rules, and what it could mean for Docklands residents, are being ignored by the state government.
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More delays on bike lane projects, as Flinders St pushed back
A key bike lane project that will improve connection between Docklands and Fishermans Bend is likely not to meet its promised completion date.
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Forty randomly selected locals to make up City of Melbourne “people’s panel” on affordable housing
The City of Melbourne says “now is the time” to create an Australian-first community panel on the complex issue of affordable housing.
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Locals, stakeholders endorse CBD end of Greenline, less convinced about Docklands side
Hundreds of residents and stakeholders have strongly endorsed designs for the eastern “city” end of the City of Melbourne’s flagship Greenline project but have expressed less certainty about the western “Docklands” side.
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New audio warning for illegal footpath riders in e-scooter crackdown
New “in-app communication” trial on Swanston and Elizabeth streets sees e-scooters telling off their non-compliant riders.
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“Not improving at all”: Slowdown continues on accessible tram upgrades
Deferred La Trobe St works are the latest delay to making tram stops accessible for those with restricted mobility.
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“Policy by stealth”: Former Deputy Lord Mayor accuses council of edging out city helipad
The writing is on the wall for Yarra River helipad, which has operated for more than 50 years.
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Docklands emerging as a build-to-rent capital, but expert says it won’t help housing crisis
Two more build-to-rent projects were announced in July, however an expert warns that any relief they provide to Australia’s housing crisis is negligible.
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Development at District Docklands set to feature “biggest escalator in Australia”
A local development is set to break an Australian and Southern Hemisphere record.
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“A great outcome”: Concerns heard as new Docklands Primary campus to include play space
After strong pressure from the school community, a new campus for the at-capacity Docklands Primary will feature play areas for students.
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Council cutting consultant costs, but won’t review relationship with PwC
The City of Melbourne is cutting costs on consultants but won’t reassess future contracts with PwC Australia in the wake of the tax leak scandal.
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Council stands with Ukraine, cuts ties with Russian city
Lord Mayor Sally Capp said the decision was “not taken lightly” as the council ended a 34-year relationship.
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Night-time’s fine, daytime’s not: new committee to bridge city’s economic gap
With the council’s “night-time economy” committee set to lapse, it has shifted focus to boosting daytime trade.
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