Latest articles by Docklands News
On the wild side
They’re a dynamic trio of superheroes down at Victoria Dock with wide expanses of sea, sky and timber to fire up their imaginations.
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Celebrate at Victoria Harbour
In my last article I wrote about a typical day in beautiful Victoria Harbour.
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Top yachts to compete at Docklands
Top rated international yachts will stopover at Waterfront City, Docklands in January for two days of racing as part of an “invitation only” series.
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Keys to life
By John TadigiriEight-year-old Lim Ky has been playing keyboard for three-and-a-half years. He plays at the District every Sunday without fail, even when sick.
Read MoreVCAT losing patience with short-stay operator
The Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) has almost lost patience with local short-stay apartment operator Shivesh Kuksal.
Read MoreHoon sting
Melbourne Highway Patrol officers carried out a ''large-scale'' operation in Yarra's Edge on November 30 targeting ongoing vehicle gatherings in the area.
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Heat mounts on Development Victoria
Development Victoria (DV) will submit its defence to the Federal Court on December 6 as a petition circulated by tenants of Central Pier attracts growing support from the community.
Read MoreMaiden voyage
Port Phillip Ferries' new service, the Geelong Flyer began its twice-daily services between Docklands and Geelong on Monday, December 2.
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Wellbeing in a heating city
Advertorial by Meg HillMelburnians look forward to summer every year, but for some groups within the community high temperatures can pose serious health risks.
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Leading job growth
By Aphrodite Feros-FookeDocklands has experienced a 243 per cent employment increase in the past decade, the equivalent of 51,600 jobs, according to the City of Melbourne’s 2018 Census of Land Use and Employment (CLUE) released in November.
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Waterway without boats
By Jeff GordonImagine visiting a major capital city in Europe or Asia or North America and not being able to access the water, not being able to get on a boat and enjoy the city and its views from the water.
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Gateway to community services
By Meg HillA new investment in Docklands aims to “fill the gaps†in community service for the growing community and its vulnerable.
Read MoreFestival Hall on the market
Festival Hall is for sale - a year after the Heritage Council granted the iconic live music venue protection.
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Poly’s public art contribution
Docklands’ public art initiative will continue with a contribution from Poly Australia’s 1000 La Trobe Street dedicated to the site’s industrial and rail history.
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Trees removed
Five London plane trees have been removed to enable construction of a multi-level commercial development at 1000 La Trobe St.
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Local mega mural
Melbourne street artists Kitt Bennett and Juddy Roller delivered an Australian first in large-scale public art at Lorimer St over October.
Read MoreMarket Lane now open
Docklands ushered in a new era in fresh produce last month with the launch of Market Lane; The District Docklands’ new fresh food precinct.
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Wind pops window
Thursday, November 21 saw record high wind across Melbourne and frequent emergency alerts. In Docklands, a window of a high-rise residential building almost fell crashing to the pavement.
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Rudolph comes to Docklands
By Aphrodite Feros-FookeFor the month of December Docklands will be home to an eight-metre-tall reindeer, a new addition to this year’s City of Melbourne Christmas Festival.
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Cool down for summer
No matter the temperature outside, it's always cool inside O'Brien Icehouse.
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