Jackie Watts

Jackie Watts

Latest articles by Jackie Watts

Docklands – a port precinct?

August 3rd, 2022 - Jackie Watts

Beyond the Bolte Bridge, the commercial Port of Melbourne (PoM) operations define the unique status of the Docklands precinct. While Docklands may not actually identify itself as functioning “port” precinct at all, perhaps it should do so.

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Tale of transition

June 29th, 2022 - Jackie Watts

Make no make mistake – the lovely vista you see across the waters of Victoria Harbour came at a cost. By that I am not referring to the cost of your apartment!

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Pollution in our waterways

June 1st, 2022 - Jackie Watts

Melbourne’s 19th century waterways, including Docklands, were regarded as efficient industrial waste disposal systems.

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Heritage really matters to Docklands and Australia

May 4th, 2022 - Jackie Watts

Docklands residents and businesses know only too well that heritage asset protection is non-existent in Docklands. For example: Central Pier.

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So far away from us – yet inextricably connected by the sea

March 31st, 2022 - Jackie Watts

Melbourne Maritime Heritage Network (MMHN) acknowledges with sorrow the desperate plight the citizens and seafarers of Ukraine.

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The Docklands community is invited to help with Docklands image spotting!

March 2nd, 2022 - Jackie Watts

You are invited to participate at the forthcoming Melbourne Maritime Heritage Network (MMHN) Heritage and Museum Special Advisory Group’s fascinating workshop in Docklands.

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