Latest articles by Jack Hayes
New Melbourne Ferry Terminal now open
The new Melbourne Ferry Terminal, which will act as a “community Hub for Docklands’ residents, businesses and visitors,” is now open opposite Central Pier.
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A year for the ages at Lucas Real Estate
As a specialty Docklands agency, Lucas Real Estate has long held a stranglehold over postcode 3008’s residential property market.
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New mobile library drives digital literacy to Melburnians
A new City of Melbourne initiative is seeking to bridge the literacy gap for those local residents unable to access the council’s six library branches.
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Reaching for the moon
Gowrie Victoria has a strong belief that children should be active citizens in the community, to help broaden their sense of belonging and self-empowerment. After two years of COVID lockdowns in Melbourne, children from The Harbour and Docklands Kinder are starting to explore the city once more.
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Twenty years of “excellence in maritime and seafaring subjects in art”
The Mission to Seafarers Victoria’s (MtSV) Maritime Art Prize & Exhibition is back for its 20th iteration in what promises to be yet another celebration of brilliance in maritime art.
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Locals to cash in on more Docklands Dollars
Dockland Dollars 3008, the new locals rebate scheme, is now live.
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Experts in law, right at your doorstep
With more than five years based in their NewQuay office, Rothwell Lawyers, Docklands experts in commercial, property and family law, insolvency, and wills and estates, are well and truly a part of the local fabric.
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It’s raining Docklands Dollars
It’s time for locals to get their piece of the Docklands Dollars pie as the Docklands Chamber of Commerce (DCC) launches its residents-only rebate scheme in a bid to boost the local economy.
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Loving local with Bank of Queensland
There have been many casualties during this once-in-a-100-year pandemic.
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New Marriott hotel now open
Marriott Hotels’ first purpose-built development in more than 25 years is now open in Docklands.
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New campaign to lure residents to Docklands
In 1978, architectural commentator Norman Day described Melbourne as “an empty useless city centre.”
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Docklands set for a blockbuster summer
Although the Bureau of Meteorology is forecasting mild summer temperatures due to a La Niña weather pattern circling the Pacific, Docklands is starting to heat up with a blockbuster schedule of events over the coming months.
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Precinct support to provide a busy summer for Docklands
The return of the hugely successful Docklands Dollars program and a Summer at The Docks market series headline a big summer ahead for the Docklands Chamber of Commerce (DCC).
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The Alma’s return wades closer
The decade-long restorative journey of Docklands’ favourite tall ship, the Alma Doepel, is set for completion with the vessel’s revised return to water date planned for October 7 or 8.
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Local heavyweights posting record numbers
While we all bear witness to the slow churn of life in a world in recovery and wonder what that life will look like once the COVID-19 covers are lifted, it’s with great pleasure to see some businesses in Docklands thrive during the most trying of times.
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Encouraging enterprising minds
From a focus on social justice and community service, to entrepreneurship and academic excellence, a typical day for students at Haileybury’s City campus offers a diverse and interesting experience.
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The big-screen worthy life behind Kino Cinemas
Owning and operating Melbourne’s much-loved Kino Cinemas was never a part of the initial plan for the cinema’s founder, Frank Cox.
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A new date for the Alma’s return to water
The Alma Doepel’s long-awaited return to the Melbourne’s waterways has been delayed slightly, with a date between September 29 and October 1 confirmed.
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The Alma is ready for the water
The Alma Doepel is ready to return to the water.
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Cooking for a cause: Berth and Cargo dish up 1000 meals for the homeless
Two of Docklands favourites waterside restaurants teamed up with the Salvation Army to provide 1000 meals and 500 cups of soup for Melbourne's homeless last month.
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