Latest articles by Shane Scanlan
Cladding issue is going nowhere fast
The state government is refining ways to detect flammable cladding and prevent more being installed on buildings in the future, but is doing nothing to determine who should pay for such re-work.
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A tale of three bridges
Docklands has responded in varied ways to last month’s revelation that it is threatened by three new bridges.
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Zombie bridges are back
Docklands’ recurring nightmare bridges are back, with the release last month of the government’s Draft Fishermans Bend Framework.
Read MoreLifeline for DCA
The Docklands Community Association (DCA) was revived at the last moment in October when it was looking like it had taken its last gasp.
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Former Docklands boss checks us out
Former Docklands Authority CEO John Tabart was back in town last month, lavish with praise for the suburb he helped create.
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Local democracy is fading away
City of Melbourne councillors are making only about a third of the number of public decisions they were making 10 years ago.
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Even more government!
Locals were introduced to a new concept in government on September 13 with the first Inner Metro Assembly at Albert Park.
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Council witness duds Docklands
The City of Melbourne’s traffic expert witness to the West Gate Tunnel inquiry on August 28 threw Docklands under a proverbial bus.
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What’s in a name?
They’re the new kids on the block, but Ashe Morgan is to be congratulated for standing proudly behind the name “Docklands”.
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Stadium busted for planning breaches
Etihad Stadium is seeking retrospective planning and building permission for illegal structures on its public concourse.
Read MoreDoyle blunts West Gate Tunnel opposition
Melbourne councillors have savaged the proposed West Gate Tunnel project, despite the best efforts of the Lord Mayor to hose them down.
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Short-stay committee sits on the fence
The issue of short-stay accommodation in residential buildings is no closer to being resolved, with a government committee examining the matter sitting firmly on the fence.
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Does the public deserve to know where the illegal cladding is?
The Grenfell tragedy in London has focused national attention again on Docklands and the issue of non-compliant, flammable aluminium building cladding.
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What has the City of Melbourne done for us?
This month marks the 10-year anniversary of the City of Melbourne’s involvement in Docklands, so it’s worth reflecting on whether its involvement has helped or hindered our development.
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Here come the cars
The State Government has released the West Gate Tunnel environmental effects statement (EES) and it confirms Docklands’ worst fears: traffic is heading this way.
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Remember this name
Here’s a name to look out for: Jenny Huynh.
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Surprise! We’re removing your boardwalk
The City of Melbourne has started replacing the NewQuay Promenade boardwalk with bluestone paving.
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Goodbye and thank you Andrea
It’s hard to imagine the Mission to Seafarers without Andrea Fleming, but she is leaving at the end of May after 10 years at the helm.
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Work has started on primary school
Docklanders rejoice! After years of lobbying, the site for Docklands' very own primary school has finally been announced and preliminary work is underway.
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Residents could rule at town hall
Residential interests may dominate the next Melbourne City Council if the Coalition wins the 2018 state election.
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