Latest articles by Docklands News
No backing down as passionate resident continues to rid the streets of graffiti
A long-time Docklands business owner who took matters into his own hands by cleaning up graffiti has hit the streets again – only this time he has the community right behind him.
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New Docklands ferry terminal gets green light
A new ferry passenger terminal dubbed the next “Flinders Street Station of water transport services” will be built in Docklands after winning the City of Melbourne’s approval.
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Local stalwart hopes for ferry-tale ending in new café bid
Like many businesses in Docklands, Jeff Gordon’s Lady Cutler Melbourne Showboat has been hit hard by the pandemic. But the popular boatman and local identity hopes to turn the tide after unveiling plans to open a small café.
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Lord Mayor says map out of lockdown offers “glimmer of hope” but traders fear patron cap “won’t cut any mustard”
Melbourne Lord Mayor Sally Capp says Victoria’s road map out of lockdown offers “a glimmer of hope for traders” as pandemic restrictions are due to be eased by late October.
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One man’s mission to tackle unsightly graffiti in Docklands
Fed up with graffiti vandals marring the Docklands precinct, a community-spirited resident has embarked on a mission to clean up the mess.
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Northbank project announced
Lord Mayor Robert Doyle and Planning Minister Matthew Guy last month announced more bicycle connectivity for Docklands with a further piece of the incomplete puzzle around the Crowne Plaza building on Northbank.
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Seafarers rights
The architecturally significant Mission to Seafarers building is an iconic feature of Melbourne and is considered a fine urban example of a merging of the “arts and crafts” and “Spanish Mission Revival” architectural styles.
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Rusty by name, and by nature
While Rusty should normally have been destined to become a sniffer dog, there can be no doubting the destiny of his friendship with owner Martine.
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Thank you to our community healthcare heroes and everyone getting vaccinated
On my way to Parliament recently, I popped in to say hello and thank you to the amazing nurses and staff from Cohealth and the City of Melbourne who are running a pop-up vaccination clinic at Melbourne Town Hall.
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Five tips to avoid takeaway and cook at home instead
There are a bunch of reasons we turn to takeaway for dinner. We’re busy, we left it too late, we haven’t done the shopping, we just want pizza because it’s delicious and we’re treating ourselves … twice a week.
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High-rise truck saga
Our inner-city champion whom we have lauded in this column has written in with a poignant precis of her tribulations.
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Docklanders … we need your help!
Residents of Docklands are a resilient lot. Grey skies, choppy waters and chill winds shearing off the towers make for a long winter, but when the sun shines, how very lovely it really is!
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Swamped for views
Once upon a time, the northern part of the Docklands was a lagoon surrounded by a marshy swamp.
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Earthquake shocks Victoria Harbour!
Just when Melburnians wondered what could possibly be next; after more than 250 days in lockdown, transport suspended to avert protests, the construction industry closing down, police confronting people for exercising in groups, and “COVID fatigue” being diagnosed as a genuine health issue, we are then hit with an earthquake of close to magnitude six.
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Docklands “mumpreneur” discovers dream business during lockdowns
For Docklands mum-of-two, Tammie Winward, there has never been a more important time to “tell our most treasured people that they matter”.
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‘Fester’ gives thanks
Popular Docklands biker “Fester” last month paid tribute to two local businesses which helped his group raised funds to battle child abuse.
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How to turn household objects into a home gym
There’s no denying it – we’re all spending a lot more time at home than we bargained for lately.
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