Latest articles by Shane Scanlan
Waterways governance: So close, and yet…
Docklands has come so close to achieving an economic “silver bullet” with waterways governance reform but, sadly, a solution remains as elusive as ever.
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Behind every great lord mayor, there’s …
Behind every great lord mayor
Read MoreHarbour Esplanade - the real story
It’s taken me months to realise that the future of Harbour Esplanade has minimal connection with the document known as the ‘Harbour Esplanade Master Plan Report’.
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The best job in town
New Planning Minister Richard Wynne says he’s got the best job in town.
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Ken and the art of political independence
Cr Ken Ong is very much his own man.
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If you love it, it’s not a chore
If Cathy Oke was an elite athlete, and not a politician, you’d want her drug-tested.
Read MoreThe experimental politician
Councillor Arron Wood has an amazing CV but it remains to be seen whether “politician” will be added to the list.
Read MoreAspiration and reality collide
The City of Melbourne believes government should intervene in the housing market if low and moderate income earners are to continue to live in the municipality.
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Council staff ignore motion
City of Melbourne staff have successfully disconnected Docklands from any special financial reporting requirements, despite the best efforts of councillors.
Read MoreThe signs are ominous
There are many symbols demonstrating the parlous state of Harbour Esplanade and the sad fact that it won’t be fixed any time soon.
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No joy for esplanade
Harbour Esplanade could remain a festering sore for decades as the State Government and the City of Melbourne admit they have no intention of completing the project in a hurry.
Read MoreTurning the corner
2013 could well have been the year that Docklands turned the corner.
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Arts event is full of surprises
Waterways-based art event 5 Short Blasts is surprising in many ways.
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DCA rules chaos
The Docklands Community Association (DCA) has been operating without authority since 2009 because it failed to register changes to its rules with Consumer Affairs Victoria (CAV).
Read MoreWhose Docklands?
Docklands received some great news last month with the Premier dropping by to tell us about Western Park and some future projects at NewQuay West.
Read MoreWe’re 10 years old
Docklands News is 10 years old this month.
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Docklands body turns full circle
It is likely that history will turn full circle and that, following yet another restructure, Places Victoria will end up looking after Docklands only.
Read MoreDocklands law under attack
City of Melbourne officers want state legislation changed to remove special support and protection for Docklands.
Read MoreCursed money
(Marjatta Rogers, Sue Wells, Nadita Chakraborty & Jane Hutchinson)
Read MorePush for local port authority
Docklanders are united around a plan to declare the area a local port to overcome bureaucratic paralysis.
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