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Twenty years on, Matt Fletcher reflects on the Docklands life he built

December 3rd, 2025 - Sean Car

When Matt Fletcher moved to Docklands in February 2006, the waterfront precinct was still very much an idea in motion – a suburb rising from rail yards and open space, full of potential but far from complete.

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Reflections from an original Docklander

October 1st, 2025 - Monique Wylie

I arrived in Docklands in 2002, just minimally after it was recognised as a suburb and barely more than a geographic map pointer for Colonial Stadium.

Docklander Alberto Simongini lays down roots at Trielle

September 3rd, 2025 - Sean Car

For Docklands resident Alberto Simongini, the decision to buy into developer Mirvac’s latest Yarra’s Edge project was as much about community as it was about real estate.

The historian diving into the Yarra’s rich past

February 26th, 2025 - Jon Fleetwood

Since the mid-1990s, acclaimed historian Judith Buckrich has dedicated much of her time to detailing the history of the City of Melbourne.

73-year-old Docklander conquers Mount Kilimanjaro

October 30th, 2024 - Georgie Atkins

Climbing the world’s highest free-standing mountain is no small feat, but 73-year-old Docklands resident Geoff Day has shown that determination knows no age limits.

Meet Anikesh Sasmal

June 26th, 2024 - Docklands News

“When I landed in Melbourne it was a Friday night, around 9pm. I was put up in an Airbnb and the view of Docklands and the city from my bedroom was mesmerising.”

Local ski coach recognised at 2023 Victorian Sport Awards

June 25th, 2024 - Georgie Atkins

Docklands-based ski coach at the Olympic Winter Institute of Australia (OWIA), Peter McNeil, was among the winners at the 2023 Victoria Sport Awards (VSA) held on June 12.

Docklands’ maintenance man calls time

May 29th, 2024 - Sean Car

Many Docklanders won’t be aware that tucked away right at the end of North Wharf’s last boat shed beside the Bolte Bridge, handyman Paul Vella has been plying his many trades in Docklands for more than 20 years.

Meet Lucas Guilbert

May 1st, 2024 - Sean Car

“I’ve been exploring and really like walking down around Ron Barassi Snr Park. I find it quite stimulating because it’s kind of at the border of the industrial and the urban but still has wildlife, especially native bird life. I’m attracted to those fringes.”