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Changing tack in Docklands

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Has the government stopped caring about Fishermans Bend?

August 3rd, 2026 - Sean Car

It is a provocative question, but after more than a decade of delay, drift and diminished ambition, it is one the state government should be prepared to answer honestly.

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Lendlease’s Docklands build-to-rent tower reaches full height

August 3rd, 2026 - Sean Car

Lendlease’s latest build-to-rent development has topped out at 899 Collins St, marking a major construction milestone for the 24-storey waterfront project in Docklands.

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Saluministi celebrates 10 years in Docklands

July 20th, 2026 - Sean Car

A much-loved Docklands institution is celebrating 10 years in the best way it knows how – by serving up its signature porchetta panino at 2016 prices.

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Why Docklands frequent flyers choose on-airport parking for a long trip away

July 20th, 2026 - Docklands News

For trips that run into weeks, frequent flyers park their car at the airport rather than hail a cab at both ends of a fortnight.

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Development Victoria pressed over Docklands’ unfinished business

July 16th, 2026 - Sean Car

Development Victoria has faced direct questions from Docklands residents over the future of Central Pier, Victoria Harbour safety issues and whether the precinct’s public infrastructure is keeping pace with its growing population.

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Pam the Bird suspect arrested after Bolte Bridge standoff

July 7th, 2026 - Sean Car

A man who appears to be alleged “Pam the Bird” graffiti artist Jack Gibson-Burrell has been arrested at Collins Wharf in Docklands following an hours-long standoff with police on the Bolte Bridge.

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Families plead for a primary school

Families plead for a primary school

September 29th, 2016 - Sean Car
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Runners gear up for Gift

March 3rd, 2021 - Docklands News
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