Latest articles by Sean Car
Capital Alliance continues its investment in Docklands with bid for new hotel and conference centre
The District Docklands could soon have another premium hotel as well as a new conference centre for up to 1000 people added to its precinct under Capital Alliance’s latest bold proposal for Waterfront City.
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Event space on the water ATET to launch in October
The long-awaited and highly anticipated opening of Docklands’ new floating flexible events space ATET is upon us, with the venue to officially open to the public on Saturday, October 22.
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Diwali Festival comes to Docklands in October
Diwali Festival, the Indian spiritual celebration of family and culture, will take over Ron Barassi Snr Park in Docklands on Saturday, October 29.
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Fundraising activities aplenty for Alma
Docklands’ signature tall ship the Alma Doepel is hosting a number of fundraising activities in this month to raise much-needed funds for its ongoing restoration.
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Council meets in Fishermans Bend, as recurring theme of transport rings “loud and clear”
Calls for urgent funding for public transport connections to Fishermans Bend in the form of tram and train services were again at the centre of discussions last month, as the City of Melbourne met with locals in the precinct on September 20.
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Council to reintroduce dining fees, except in Docklands
The City of Melbourne is expected to extend outdoor dining permit fee waivers for traders in Docklands until June 30 next year, while providing a 50 per cent discount for parklets in the rest of the municipality.
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“Equality is not going to forge itself”
A new photo exhibition featuring at Library at the Dock in October will display powerful snapshots of the women of the Australian Blacksmiths Association Victoria (ABAVic).
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Family is everything
Sometimes we don’t realise this until it’s too late. Or maybe we realise it, but still think we have time to appreciate them.
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World-class fertility treatment comes to South Melbourne
Dr Moses Abe, an internationally recognised obstetrician, gynaecologist, and Monash IVF specialist, has recently relocated his highly-regarded Melbourne Fertility Clinic to South Melbourne to better service the inner-city community.
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Construction of walking and cycling crossover to begin as part of West Gate Tunnel works
Preparations are under way to start building the connections that will link up walking and cycling paths across Footscray Rd and Moonee Ponds Creek as part of the West Gate Tunnel Project.
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Government takes next steps to remove “derelict” Central Pier
The state government has announced that it will progress plans to demolish and revitalise Central Pier to “ensure its safety and reliability for years to come” – a move welcomed by Lord Mayor Sally Capp.
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Construction of walking and cycling crossover to begin as part of West Gate Tunnel works
Preparations are underway to start building the connections that will link up walking and cycling paths across Footscray Rd and Moonee Ponds Creek as part of the West Gate Tunnel Project.
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Docklands Summit locked in for September 2
The long-awaited summit of ideas for shaping Docklands' post-COVID recovery and the future vision for the precinct has been confirmed by the City of Melbourne for Friday, September 2.
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Western tip works due for August completion
Development Victoria (DV) has told Docklands News that it anticipates works to remove Central Pier’s western tip will be completed this month.
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Docklands fires back to life
Following its two-year hiatus due to COVID, Firelight Festival returned to Docklands with roaring success last month with record crowds eclipsing the numbers most recently seen in 2019.
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Spotlight on security in Docklands
The newly established Docklands Owners’ Corporation Network (DOCN) held its third official event on Thursday, July 28, which focused on security in residential high-rise settings.
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Escala adds an abundance of character to NewQuay
NewQuay developer MAB Corporation’s latest addition to the precinct might have presented as its most challenging project to date, but through masterful design and planning, it’s delivered something special and unique to Docklands.
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Council seeks community interest ahead of Docklands Summit
The City of Melbourne is inviting locals to be part of “shaping the future of Docklands” as it prepares for a long-awaited half-day Docklands Summit on September 2.
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Peter Mitchell: an honorary Docklander
This month’s Docklander doesn’t require much of an introduction. While he may not live in Docklands, the Seven Network’s leading news anchor of 21 years Peter Mitchell reckons he’s “one of the longest serving employees in Docklands”, having read the news from Harbour Esplanade since March 2002.
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Future-shaping Docklands Summit mooted for August
The City of Melbourne has confirmed that it is on track to host a Docklands Summit in August, despite heading into July without having a confirmed date, location or scope for the high-level talks.
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