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Successful Community 3008 Forum

August 4th, 2026 - Peter Lardner

Community 3008 conducted another successful forum in July with many residents attending. They got to discuss concerns and ideas with representatives from Development Victoria, City of Melbourne, Parks Victoria, the AFL and Friends of Moonee Ponds Creek.

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Docklands is continuing to grow – and so should the services that support it

August 4th, 2026 - Sarah Witty

Every time I’m in Docklands, I’m reminded that it’s one of Melbourne’s fastest-growing communities.

Changing tack in Docklands

August 4th, 2026 - Jackie Watts

We see plenty of “changing tack” in action in Victorian state politics currently. Nautical terms bob up in common use across aspects of life. Sailors change tack by using the wind to turn the vessel in a new direction.

New laws set to reshape debt recovery for owners’ corporations

August 4th, 2026 - Tom Bacon

For lot owners and committee members in Melbourne apartment buildings, the Consumer Legislation Amendment Bill 2026 proposes some of the most significant changes to owners’ corporation debt recovery in recent years.

Don’t play through the pain: Why Melbourne’s tradies need to prioritise their physical health this August

August 4th, 2026 - Dr Mike Edgley

Every August, Australia marks Tradies National Health Month, an initiative established by the Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA) to shine a light on the unique physical and mental health demands faced by trade professionals.

Vale Docklands News – welcome, The Melburnian

August 4th, 2026 - Dr Janette Corcoran

In late 2016 – nearly 10 years ago – I wrote my first SKYPAD Living column for Docklands News.

Greening Docklands

June 30th, 2026 - Megan Healy

We welcome the City of Melbourne’s recent call for Melburnians to join in the mission to create a garden city.

The inseparable link between money and mental health

June 30th, 2026 - Dr Mike Edgley

Money and mental health are often treated as separate issues: one about spreadsheets and bank accounts, the other about psychology and emotional wellbeing.

Market momentum grows on the waterfront

June 30th, 2026 - Daniel Hibberd

The Docklands Chamber of Commerce and our neighbourhood partners were proud to host the second Docklands Waterfront Farmers Market in its fantastic new location on Sunday, June 21.