Latest articles by Sean Car
Nick Reece picks Roshena Campbell as his running mate
Lord Mayor Nicholas Reece has made somewhat of a shock selection for his deputy mayoral candidate at the upcoming City of Melbourne local government elections in current councillor and Liberal Party member Roshena Campbell.
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Application lodged to heritage-list Marvel Stadium
Does Docklands (Marvel) Stadium have heritage value? One local, who has nominated it for consideration with Heritage Victoria, certainly thinks so.
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Permanent home still unknown for Alma Doepel
As the Alma Doepel restoration team works towards sailing again by the end of 2026, uncertainty remains as to whether the tallship will have a permanent home in Docklands.
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Melbourne Quarter welcomes Sargon Food & Coffee Co.
Melbourne Quarter has announced the opening of Sargon Food & Coffee Co. – the newest venue to join the Docklands precinct.
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Docklands “roars” to life for Firelight
The 2024 Firelight Festival again attracted large crowds to Docklands between June 28 and 30 and beyond.
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New video reveals Wurundjeri Way extension experience in Docklands
The West Gate Tunnel Project (WGTP) has released a virtual video showing what it will be like to drive along the new Wurundjeri Way extension, as works began this month to widen the road in Docklands.
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Police search after motorbike stolen from Docklands
A sneaky thief has upgraded his wheels after stealing a motorcycle from a Docklands apartment block in April.
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New Docklands Station under Metro 2 plans, but what about Yarra’s Edge?
The state government has revealed its preferred route for the long-awaited Metro 2 underground train to Fishermans Bend, but locals in Yarra’s Edge are pushing for the inclusion of a dedicated station of their own.
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Central Pier afloat? Brooke Street Pier engineer to visit Docklands
The engineer behind Hobart’s renowned floating Brooke Street Pier will be hosted at an event in Docklands in July, fuelling speculation of what could be coming to the precinct following the demolition of Central Pier.
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Elders share Wurundjeri history through new Docklands walking trail app
Development Victoria and the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung Cultural Heritage Aboriginal Corporation have launched a new walking trail app for Docklands in celebration of the area’s rich Indigenous history.
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Council awaits answers on Moonee Ponds Creek trail
The City of Melbourne is still seeking clarity from the state government as to when the Moonee Ponds Creek trail in Docklands will be reinstated, despite Development Victoria (DV) saying it was working to “identify options”.
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At long mast! Alma Doepel a step closer to setting sail
The restoration of the Alma Doepel celebrated a significant milestone in June as crews worked seamlessly during a six-hour process to erect the historic tallship’s masts.
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City of Melbourne and Citywide sell waste business to Cleanaway
The City of Melbourne and Citywide have announced their decision to sell the cleaning operator’s waste business to Cleanaway Waste Management Limited (Cleanaway).
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Government keeps council waiting on liquor licence guidelines
Deputy Lord Mayor Nicholas Reece said he was frustrated by the Victorian Government’s continued delays in providing clarity for central city residents following its decision to end a 13-year freeze on new late-night venues in the CBD.
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Serco continues open space management in Melbourne
Maintenance services provider Serco, which in many ways is an unsung hero when it comes to keeping our city’s natural assets looking beautiful, has extended its partnership with the City of Melbourne.
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Now or Never launched at Docklands Studios
The City of Melbourne’s newest major festival Now or Never will return to Melbourne this August, with the 2024 program launched at Docklands Studios on June 19.
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“Not good enough”: Councillors scathing of Marvel Stadium plans
Development Victoria and the AFL have been jointly slammed by City of Melbourne councillors over the first stage of plans to redevelop Marvel Stadium’s waterfront edge, with Cr Jamal Hakim going so far as to label it as “embarrassing”.
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Hey, Development Victoria … what’s happening with Harbour Esplanade?
The AFL’s long-awaited transformation of the waterfront edge of Marvel Stadium has further revealed the backwards approach to planning when it comes to Docklands, and what is at risk should it be allowed to continue.
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A green facelift for Southern Cross Station concourses
The Department of Transport and Planning (DTP) has received matched funding from the City of Melbourne to create green infrastructure along the public concourses of Southern Cross Station.
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Development Victoria to repair Shipping Control Tower
Development Victoria (DV) has announced plans to restore Docklands’ historic Shipping Control Tower at North Wharf as part of a maintenance program to “ensure the structure can stand tall for years to come”.
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