Latest articles by Sean Car
Fighting for Docklands with Dollars!
A new ''Docklands Dollars'' initiative, aimed exclusively at helping bring visitors and foot traffic back to Docklands, will be launched by the Docklands Chamber of Commerce (DCC) on March 29.
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New mural brightens up Central Pier
February saw a team of artists paint a 90-metre mural along the hoarding of Central Pier.
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It’s time to change the narrative on Central Pier
The past few months have brought further division on the issue of Docklands' sleeping giant Central Pier, in a situation where there are proving to be no winners.
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Boating hub tender precedes release of activation strategy
Development Victoria's (DV's) decision to put a tender out for a new ferry and boating hub on Harbour Esplanade South before the release of its long-awaited Docklands Activation Strategy should leave many scratching their heads.
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The Docklands ‘‘sleeper agent’’ is never too far away!
After 10 years helping shape Docklands, Development Victoria's (DV) development director Ronan Mellan is moving on to help build the vision for neighbouring renewal in the Fishermans Bend and Arden precincts.
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North Wharf safety concerns
Development Victoria's (DV's) recent decision to fence off the pier at North Wharf Rd to the public without notice has added to existing uncertainty among the Docklands boating community.
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More hoon stings planned
As hoon activity continues escalate in Yarra's Edge since the easing of COVID-19 restrictions, local police will ramp up efforts to stamp out the behaviour.
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Sally Capp is back as Lord Mayor
Docklands resident and incumbent Lord Mayor Sally Capp has been returned to the city’s top job by voters for her first full term on council following the City of Melbourne local government elections on October 24.
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Docklands activation strategy advanced
The City of Melbourne and Development Victoria's (DV's) long-awaited Docklands activation strategy is understood to be only a few weeks away from being shared with major stakeholders, with some programming expected to begin by year's end.
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Docklander Jamal Hakim is a councillor!
In what came as the shock result of the 2020 City of Melbourne local government elections, independent candidate and Docklands resident Jamal Hakim has been elected as a councillor.
Read MoreA focus on Docklands
Professional focus groups have been researching ways to help shape Docklands' future.
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Questions over delays to council housing initiative
A scheme announced by the City of Melbourne more than a year ago to convert a building it owns in the city into accommodation for rough sleepers in collaboration with the corporate and philanthropic sectors has become beset with delays.
Read MoreStop ‘‘choking’’ us: Central Pier saga drags on
More than a year after Central Pier was shockingly evacuated and closed due to safety concerns, the director of the pier's anchor tenant has vented his anger at Development Victoria's (DV's) continued lack of support for businesses.
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Labor supports postcode 3007
An elected Phil Reed Labor team at the upcoming City of Melbourne council elections would support a push from within the Yarra's Edge community to give the area its own unique identity.
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Susan Riley calls time on council
After a decorated 15 years on council, which included being the first woman to ever be elected Deputy Lord Mayor of Melbourne, the much-loved Susan Riley has said farewell to Town Hall ahead of the October 24 elections.
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From little things, big things grow!
A letter to the editor of Docklands News published in last month's edition has managed to make it all the way to Spain and back again!
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Get on with Harbour Esplanade
Lord Mayoral hopeful Arron Wood said that, if elected, he would continue his strong advocacy for the upgrades of Harbour Esplanade and Central Pier.
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Council elections - here we go! All you need to know ...
With candidate preferences now submitted and the City of Melbourne officially in caretaker mode, voters can now meet the full field that’s in front of them ahead of the council elections on October 24.
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Charter boats ‘‘squeezed out’’
Docklands charter boat operators say they feel that they're being ''kicked out'' of Victoria Harbour as the industry continues to seek answers over future berthing arrangements in the precinct.
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