Latest articles by Jon Fleetwood
VCAT ruling limits OCs’ ability to manage their buildings
A recent tribunal ruling has sparked widespread concern among apartment owners, after it effectively stripped owners’ corporations (OCs) of their ability to take disputes to the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) without first securing a supermajority.
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Docklands Farmers Market pauses for November amid plans for new foreshore location
The Docklands Farmers Market will not go ahead in November, after low foot traffic at its current Marvel Stadium site prompted organisers to find a new home.
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Pier 17 Bar and Grill brings fine-dining flair to Docklands waterfront
Docklands is set to welcome a new addition to its NewQuay Promenade, with Pier 17 Bar and Grill preparing to open its doors along the waterfront this December.
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West Gate Tunnel project delivers new cycling and road extensions at Dynon Rd and Wurundjeri Way
Two major West Gate Tunnel Project milestones are set to improve safety and connectivity between Melbourne’s west, Docklands, and the CBD, with the opening of the Wurundjeri Way extension and a new pedestrian and cycling bridge along Dynon Rd.
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From recovery to resilience: Docklands’ dragon boat club for breast cancer survivors
When Docklands local Sue Mason was recovering from breast cancer surgery in 2021, she sat by her window listening to the drum of dragon boats echoing across Victoria Harbour.
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Could Yarra’s Edge become its own suburb?
In 1997, Mirvac was tasked with developing a new Docklands precinct that would become Yarra’s Edge and the only part of the suburb situated on the southern side of the Yarra River.
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Melbourne gets a new city bypass for the first time in 25 years
The new Wurundjeri Way extension is set to open in Docklands at the end of the month as part of the West Gate Tunnel Project.
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Docklands Farmers Market finds a new home
The Docklands Farmers Market will be relocating to Marvel Stadium in September due to upcoming events at NewQuay Promenade and unpredictable weather.
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The Melbourne Star’s new owners are confident about its future
With the Melbourne Star Observation Wheel set to turn again in 2026, its new owners are eager to turn the page on what has been a quiet and chequered past.
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Choir of Hard Knocks celebrates 19 years
The Choir of Hard Knocks began rehearsing in 2006 and, since then, has made an indelible mark on Australia – giving people from all backgrounds and experiences the opportunity to sing to audiences across the country.
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Docklands to serve up Australia’s biggest pickleball party
Docklands is set to transform into the nation’s pickleball capital for the inaugural Picklepalooza this August.
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City of Melbourne review finds Developer Contact Policy is “working well”
A review of the City of Melbourne’s Developer Contact Policy has found that the policy ensures public accountability in decision-making processes.
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Residents call out council for forgetting Docklands in its budget
The City of Melbourne has come under scrutiny for overlooking Docklands in its latest draft budget, with residents saying it has failed to allocate any “meaningful” funding to major projects in the precinct.
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From COVID to TV: Docklands pie connoisseur reaches new heights
Amid the pandemic, American expat Tarius McArthur was missing home and searching for a way to reconnect with her culture.
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Melbourne-based pickleball club searches for a new home due to a court shortage
Pickleball has become one of Australia’s fastest-growing sports. However, despite its success, there are limited options for people to play in the City of Melbourne, with local clubs calling for the council to catch up with other cities around the country.
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Docklands provides unexpected hope for delivery of Greenline vision
The City of Melbourne will be pulling its funding for Greenline in the upcoming budget due to a lack of further support from the state or federal governments. However, despite the setback, a silver lining can be found in Docklands.
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What is in store for ATET’s future?
Despite being amid an ongoing legal battle with the City of Melbourne and unable to operate for two years, ATET’s owner, Jake Hughes, still holds hope that the venue will one day live on.
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Council greenlights new operations marina in Docklands
The City of Melbourne is set to expand its maritime operations by building a new Waterways Operation Hub for commercial vessels to refuel – an initiative which has been many years in the making.
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Is an ATET hangover holding Docklands back?
On June 23, 2023, Docklands farewelled ATET – a floating nightclub that had become the hottest topic in the area. Despite its closure, the impact of its operations continue to underline conversations surrounding Docklands' future.
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1 Hotel to open mid-year at Seafarers
Reservations are now being accepted for landmark waterfront property 1 Hotel Melbourne, which is poised to open its doors this July.
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