Latest articles by Docklands News
What Docklands means to me
After 12 years at the helm, Docklands News owner and editor Shane Scanlan is retiring. Here he reflects on that time.
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A true man of Melbourne
As a 14-year resident of the CBD, our community can rest assured that the City of Melbourne's new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Justin Hanney has its best interests at heart.
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Local services
Did you know that Collins Square is now offering a range of everyday services?
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Vantage points
Arthur Ted Powell has almost 100 sketchbooks of Melbourne’s development over the past decade.
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No money for Esplanade
The City of Melbourne's recently-announced draft budget again failed to include funding for the long-awaited Harbour Esplanade upgrade.
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Skyfarm will be an ‘‘asset’’
City of Melbourne councillors have assured Flinders Wharf residents they have nothing to fear from a 2000sqm “skyfarm” that has been approved for an adjacent car park rooftop at 671-701 Flinders St.
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MAB continues to ‘‘do good stuff’’
The Docklands neighbourhood continues to grow with residents moving into the newly-finished Elm and Stone apartment building in NewQuay.
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Central Pier rehab continues
A rehabilitation program to stabilise a section of Central Pier in Docklands is continuing, with work now focused on the structure under the pier deck, and around the pier edges.
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Not a quiet retirement
Many retirees finally find the time they’ve always wanted to put towards a hobby. Cheryl Loues has become the volunteer in charge of indoor plants at the Mission to Seafarers (MtS).
Read MoreKnowledge Market: The book!
Victoria Harbour’s Knowledge Market is the subject of a new book, which is being launched on June 6.
Read MoreLiaison group vacancy
The West Gate Tunnel Authority (WGTA) wants Docklanders to apply to join a community liaison group.
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Hoon activity continues
Despite the efforts of Yarra’s Edge residents, a group of car enthusiasts still continues to meet in Point Park Crescent, Docklands.
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Facelift for mission
From July to October this year the Mission to Seafarers, on Flinders St, will be getting a facelift.
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International ice hockey
While not the national teams, USA and Canada are facing off on the ice at O'Brien Icehouse in Docklands this month.
Read MoreVertical village parcel delivery
Mail types and volume have changed but how are our mailrooms coping?
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Johannesburg to Docklands
Farah Hassim and Dave Husy have lived in Docklands for less than two years, and Australia for 12. They moved in 2007 from South Africa’s biggest city.
Read MoreRun for the Kids
It’s come and gone but the organisers, participants and spectators all loved the Herald Sun Run for the Kids coming to Docklands.
Read MoreExpress workout for corporate workers
Express workouts don’t take long, normally 20-30 minutes with a focus on maximising effort and work completed during the session.
Read MoreMore support for OCs in the new Bill
The long-awaited exposure draft of the Owners Corporations and Other Acts Amendments Bill has now been released by Consumer Affairs Victoria (CAV) for public consultation.
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Go figure!
Mixing cyclists with pedestrians is always testing fate, so why does the crossing at the corner of Harbour Esplanade and Docklands Drive insist on this?
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