Latest articles by Shane Scanlan
Claims of ill-health protect Doyle
By claiming ill-health, Robert Doyle looks like walking away from allegations of sexual assault and misconduct with a damaged reputation, but with no formal legal finding against him.
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Forum reform: Opportunity or threat?
The Docklands community is being asked to grow up as the City of Melbourne winds down its involvement in the Docklands Community Forum (DCF).
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Tube idea is struggling
By Shane ScanlanDocklands is struggling to get the proponents of the Yarra’s Edge tram bridge to seriously consider an immersed tube alternative.
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CEO buries Freckelton investigation
By Shane ScanlanThe full extent of allegations against former lord mayor Robert Doyle will probably never be known as council CEO Ben Rimmer tries to kill off the $1million investigation he started last December.
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Lord mayoral election is a lottery
By Shane ScanlanMelbourne votes for a new lord mayor this month, but the winner won’t necessarily be the most popular.
Read MoreWhat can a lord mayor do?
By Shane ScanlanBeing elected Melbourne’s Lord Mayor doesn’t necessarily mean the winner will have any capacity to change anything or get anything done.
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City supports extra traffic for Docklands
By Shane ScanlanThe City of Melbourne has started shoring up its defences against a traffic invasion from the West Gate Tunnel project – but it comes at the expense of Docklands.
Read MoreCover-up allegation
By Shane ScanlanThe City of Melbourne is refusing to discuss corruption allegations against a senior manager who was sacked last September.
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Mixed responses to helipad removal
By Shane ScanlanFlinders Wharf residents are delighted, but the industry is feeling vulnerable following the removal of the North Wharf helipad on January 31.
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Short-stays: A race to the bottom?
By Shane ScanlanVeteran Docklands short-stay apartment operators are aghast about recent activities by “fly-by-night” operators who they say are tarnishing their industry.
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The City of Melbourne has published a “to-do” list of activities it hopes will improve Docklands over the next three years.
February – March 2008, Issue 30 Council writes “to do” list
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Town hall rocked to foundations
Robert Doyle’s troubles have rocked the town hall, with councillors uncertain about the future and whether the Lord Mayor will be back.
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Doyle drama - how did it happen?
Tessa Sullivan’s resignation on December 15 was not a surprise. But her decision to take down Robert Doyle was a shock.
Read MoreParks Victoria shows its true colours
As if to demonstrate once and for all its inability to deliver, Parks Victoria has issued a press release celebrating that it has taken two and a half years to select designs for pontoons it plans to install at Southgate.
Read MoreAuthority has no cladding powers
Owners affected by non-compliant flammable cladding are going to have to take direct legal action against parties they believe responsible, following a Supreme Court decision.
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Revolving door for spin doctors
The City of Melbourne is struggling to get enough “spin” on its media messaging, having churned 17 media advisers since mid-2015.
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Time travelling with local shanty singers
Docklanders looking for a hyper-authentic link with the past can join the crew of the tall ship Enterprize bellowing out old sea shanties every fortnight.
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New tram plan is a winner
The Docklands community has responded to the threat of three marine-choking bridges with a simple tunnel concept that looks like being a winner for all parties.
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NBN is coming, but is competition?
NBN Co should be rolled out throughout Docklands by the end of the year but at least one building looks like missing out on the benefits of competition among internet service providers (ISPs).
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Rotary is coming back to Docklands
Rotary heavyweights are again attempting to forge a club in Docklands, but with a new approach this time.
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