Latest articles by Jack Hayes
Saluministi adjusts for Docklanders
There is no doubting the customary buzz of activity in Docklands has long since left following the implementation of staged coronavirus (COVID-19) restrictions.
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MAB’s Escala defies the odds
By Jack HayesAs the appetite for high-rise development in Melbourne declines, one Docklands stalwart continues to buck trends.
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Golden Fleece enters a golden age
It was an eleventh-hour bid that landed, now co-owners Sam Austen and James Robbins, the keys to a South Melbourne icon – the historic Golden Fleece Hotel.
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Authentic Greek? Yassas please!
When it comes to authentic Greek cuisine, Pawan Narang, owner of the recently opened Yassas – The Greek Way at The District Docklands, has it down to a fine art.
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JustInTime moves into Wharf Club
The picturesque Wharf Club fitness centre has handed over management to local stalwart, and long-time Southbank Local News (Docklands News’ sister publication) contributor, Justin Moran.
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A living, breathing almanac
In life, there are some people you must see if the circumstances call for it.
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Premier’s Active April at the YMCA
April emerged as a huge month for YMCA Docklands, with the gym celebrating both National Autism Awareness Month and the Premier’s Active April Campaign.
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New City Circle trams
The State Government has announced the addition of two more of Melbourne’s iconic W-Class trams to the city’s tram network.
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Prices up, car parks down
Once again, the price of parking your car in one of Docklands’ numerous off-street car parks has continued to increase.
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Street cred for Docklands
Adding to an already extensive collection of public art, the Docklands area is now the proud owner of a piece by internationally-renowned street artist, Rone.
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Rediscovering the Docks
In the 90s Docklands was seen as an abandoned industrial wasteland, devoid of culture and identity: that was until the rise of Melbourne’s underground rave scene.
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