Latest articles by Jon Fleetwood
Southern Cross Station working group yet to release new air-quality results
It has been 12 months since the Southern Cross Working Group was formed to examine and identify potential improvements to poor air quality at the station. However, while ongoing air-quality monitoring is taking place, no results have yet been made public.
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Gas works light up Harbour Esplanade
Gas and electricity giant APA Group is carrying out works in Docklands to prepare for repairs and maintenance.
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Docklands’ new farmers market kicks off the year with a bang
Since starting in December last year, the Docklands Farmers’ Market has quickly become a community favourite, with Lord Mayor Nick Reece visiting its latest event on March 2.
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Docklands’ new art school
Art has been Julia Mindraoui’s passion for as long as she can remember, but it wasn’t until last year that the stars aligned, and she was ready to turn her passion into her life.
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Jeff Gordon says goodbye to the Lady Cutler
Long-time mariner and skipper, Jeff Gordon of the Lady Cutler, has stepped back from the helm of the iconic vessel.
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The historian diving into the Yarra’s rich past
Since the mid-1990s, acclaimed historian Judith Buckrich has dedicated much of her time to detailing the history of the City of Melbourne.
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Minister greenlights 900 new apartments for Collins Wharf
The final three towers forming part of Lendlease’s Collins Wharf precinct have been approved, with the developer set to deliver a total of six residential buildings when the project is completed.
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Residents fight for improved air quality at Southern Cross
For many city dwellers, their apartment’s balcony is a place where they can sit back and soak up the bustle of the city. However, for Paul Smitz this is not the case.
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Victoria to introduce the nation’s “toughest” tobacco laws
Vendors will face a new and stricter licensing scheme with greater penalties as the Victorian government seeks to crack down on the illegal tobacco trade.
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Nick Reece sworn in as Melbourne’s Lord Mayor
In what was a tight race for Town Hall amid one of the most stacked and competitive fields in recent memory, incumbent Lord Mayor Nick Reece has emerged successful and was sworn in as Melbourne’s Lord Mayor on November 19.
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New pedestrian bridge opens in Docklands
A new bridge dedicated to the use of walkers and cyclists has opened alongside Footscray Rd, offering a safer and easier journey across Moonee Ponds Creek.
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Docklands now home to accessible walking soccer
For people who have suffered a stroke or have Parkinson’s, finding a way to remain active can be difficult, however, walking football has been a saving grace for many.
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Division over stamp duty concession impact on Docklands
A number of Docklands apartments that are under currently construction are eligible for off-the-plan stamp duty concessions, but the development community is divided on what the impact of this will be.
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Docklanders marvelled at this year’s “bigger” and “better” Diwali Festival
Melbourne’s Diwali Festival was held at Marvel Stadium in October, with 20,000 visitors flocking to Docklands for the always colourful occasion.
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Hollywood returns to Docklands
Cast and crew of a new sci-fi action movie have made their way to Docklands Studios as the film enters its final stages of principal photography.
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Boat Show on NewQuay Promenade prompts concern
Some members of the Docklands community have raised concerns over the City of Melbourne’s decision to hold the 2024 Melbourne Boat Show on NewQuay Promenade despite the council restricting vehicle access due to repair works.
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The gym that’s taking Docklanders by storm
Starting a gym was inevitable for Bryan Letch, who always knew he wanted to combine his passion for fitness with his work.
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What each Lord Mayoral candidate has in store for Docklands
With the City of Melbourne election month now under way, each Lord Mayoral candidate has laid out their plan for Docklands and how they will continue to bring life to the area if elected for the next term.
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Team Reece’s grand plan for Melbourne’s own Little India and a revitalised Chinatown
Lord Mayor Nick Reece will create a multi-million-dollar package to establish a Little India precinct and invest in the city’s already flourishing Chinatown if he is re-elected in October.
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The former police officer pushing for greater transparency at Town Hall
From living on the streets to working as a cop, Kyrstle Mitchell has been through a lot within the City of Melbourne, and she is now throwing her hat in the ring to be a councillor.
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