Latest articles by Sean Car
International Padel stars return to Docklands as Yarra’s Edge prepares for summer tournament
Docklands will once again take centre stage in January as Game4Padel hosts a major international tournament under the Bolte Bridge, bringing world-class competition and a fresh wave of activity to Yarra’s Edge ahead of the Australian Open.
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City of Melbourne takes over Westgate Park management
Westgate Park – home to Melbourne’s famous pink lake and one of the city’s most distinctive ecological treasures – has officially come under the management of the City of Melbourne.
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Severe heatwave to hit Docklands: locals urged to seek out cool refuges
Docklands is preparing for a dangerous burst of extreme heat this week, with the Victorian Chief Health Officer issuing a heat health warning from Wednesday, January 7 to Friday, January 9.
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Exclusion zones set for Victoria Harbour Promenade in Docklands on New Year’s Eve
Docklands residents and visitors are being advised to expect significant access restrictions along Victoria Harbour Promenade on New Year’s Eve, after safety assessments identified potential deterioration in piles supporting parts of the wharf.
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Sod turned on $600m District Living precinct, set to become Australia’s largest build-to-rent community
Construction has officially begun on one of the nation’s most significant housing projects, with a sod-turning ceremony today marking the start of the $600 million District Living precinct at The District Docklands.
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New elevated veloway opens, transforming bike travel between the west and the CBD
Cyclists in Melbourne’s west now have a safer, faster and fully separated route into the city, with the long-awaited veloway opening to riders on Sunday, December 7 as part of the West Gate Tunnel project.
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Flotilla to “Save Our Ships” as Docklands rallies for heritage fleet
Docklands will turn into a floating protest stage on Sunday, December 7, as supporters of Melbourne’s threatened maritime heritage fleet stage a major “Save Our Ships” day of action on Victoria Harbour.
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Fresh look, same trusted care: Docklands Eyecare celebrates a decade in the community
After 10 years serving the growing Docklands community, local optometry clinic Docklands Eyecare has unveiled a fresh new name and identity – one that owner and principal optometrist Sue Callahan says reflects the practice’s deep commitment to the neighbourhood it calls home.
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Mirvac’s final Yarra’s Edge tower wins unanimous backing from councillors
Developer Mirvac’s final tower at Yarra’s Edge has moved a major step closer to reality after City of Melbourne councillors unanimously endorsed the $200 million proposal at the November 11 Future Melbourne Committee meeting.
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Twenty years on, Matt Fletcher reflects on the Docklands life he built
When Matt Fletcher moved to Docklands in February 2006, the waterfront precinct was still very much an idea in motion – a suburb rising from rail yards and open space, full of potential but far from complete.
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Edible native garden takes root at Victoria Point
Victoria Point’s award-winning garden has taken on a tasty new layer, with residents and a First Nations-led social enterprise joining forces to plant an edible indigenous garden bed in the heart of Docklands.
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Marvel Stadium unveils “The North Pole” Christmas wonderland
Marvel Stadium is set to turn on the festive magic this December, with Stadium Square transforming into The North Pole featuring Pixar Putt – a colourful, character-filled Christmas activation running from December 11 to 23.
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Construction surges at Collins Wharf as Docklands prepares for 2300 new homes
Construction activity along Docklands’ Collins Wharf is accelerating sharply, with Lendlease ramping up delivery of thousands of new homes across Victoria Harbour and Melbourne Quarter amid surging demand for well-located inner-city housing.
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Council backs landmark Docklands build-to-rent tower – but warns “the great Australian dream in Melbourne is dead”
The City of Melbourne has thrown its support behind a major build-to-rent (BTR) tower at the gateway to Docklands, endorsing plans for the prominent corner of Harbour Esplanade and La Trobe St to the state government with a suite of conditions.
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Anne Jolic: Guiding Docklands from development to discovery
Development Victoria’s newly appointed CEO, Anne Jolic, has lived the Docklands story from the inside and says her focus is now on its ’ “maturity phase,” even as the state’s development agency prepares for an eventual transition.
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Docklands’ Shipping Control Tower joins the Victorian Heritage Register
Docklands’ recently restored Shipping Control Tower has been officially added to the Victorian Heritage Register, recognising its pivotal role in Melbourne’s maritime history and its enduring presence as one of the city’s most distinctive industrial landmarks.
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Japan’s Marubeni joins AsheMorgan to deliver major Docklands build-to-rent precinct
The owner of The District Docklands, AsheMorgan, has partnered with Japan’s Marubeni Corporation – alongside Haseko Corporation and Mizuho Leasing – to deliver one of Australia’s largest build-to-rent (BTR) projects on a long-vacant Footscray Rd site.
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Heritage fleet in dire straits as groups issue desperate plea to Premier
Docklands’ embattled heritage fleet has issued a desperate plea to Premier Jacinta Allan, warning that Victoria’s most significant historic ships face eviction within months and risk being left without a home.
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Docklands to Portarlington ferry service extended for another two years
The popular Docklands to Portarlington ferry service has been given the green light to continue sailing for at least another two years.
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EOIs open for Marvel Stadium waterfront sites as Docklands renewal gathers pace
The Victorian Government has opened Expressions of Interest (EOIs) for the redevelopment of the two prime waterfront sites flanking Marvel Stadium, paving the way for what’s being billed as the next major chapter for Docklands.
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