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The untold stories of Victoria Harbour and Central Pier

April 29th, 2021 - Docklands News

The past month has seen progress on a wide range of issues with great potential to enhance recognition of Victoria’s maritime heritage. At the same time, there is ongoing lack of clarity around future plans for Victoria Harbour and Central Pier and indications of some missed opportunities. In this column, we summarise some of the latest developments.

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You are invited!

April 3rd, 2021 - Docklands News

Join us Federation Square on Sunday, April 18 between 12pm and 3pm on the Centre Stage to see a performance by the Royal Australian Navy Band and brief Melbourne Maritime History Network (MMHN) presentation about Sea Shanties.

A return to the sea shanty

March 3rd, 2021 - Docklands News

By Jackie Watts - Chair, Melbourne Maritime Heritage Network

A belated Happy New Year to all!

February 4th, 2021 - Docklands News

By Jackie Watts - Chair

Calling all shipping enthusiasts!

December 3rd, 2020 - Docklands News

Now that we are unmasked and strolling about unencumbered by compulsory mask-wearing, Docklands residents are literally very well placed to enjoy a bit more ship “spotting”.

It’s time to activate Docklands

November 5th, 2020 - Docklands News

It’s great to see universal agreement during the City of Melbourne elections that activation of Docklands is long overdue.

Opening up Melbourne’s waterways

September 30th, 2020 - Docklands News

The Melbourne Maritime Heritage Network’s (MMHN’s) focus on maritime matters includes activation of our vastly under-developed and under-utilised public asset – the waterways of Melbourne. And, of course, Docklands is at the very heart of our waterways.