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Arts venues at risk: we must save the Nicholas Building and The Curtin Hotel

May 4th, 2022 - Ellen Sandell

Arts and culture is central to Melbourne’s identity. Personally, it’s one of the main reasons I love to live here. Hopping on a tram to the Comedy Festival, seeing a show at La Mama, or being able to enjoy a live music gig almost any time of the week or year are some of the great pleasures of being a Melburnian.

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We must protect Victoria’s oceans from gas drilling

March 31st, 2022 - Ellen Sandell

Like most Victorians, our beaches and oceans are very special to me.

Safety upgrades coming to Docklands Primary School

March 2nd, 2022 - Ellen Sandell

You may have heard that the roads around Docklands Primary School have recently been flagged for some important safety upgrades, thanks to the hard work of local parents and staff working together with my office.

A safer Docklands for pedestrians and cyclists

February 3rd, 2022 - Ellen Sandell

This photo is taken at the intersection of Footscray Rd and Docklands Drive, just down the road from Docklands Primary School.

A four-point plan for our city’s recovery

December 1st, 2021 - Ellen Sandell

When it comes to COVID and lockdowns, Melbourne’s CBD and Docklands are some of the hardest hit areas in the country.

Making access to the vaccine as easy as possible

November 3rd, 2021 - Docklands News

Our community is just the best. Victoria is set to become one of the most vaccinated places in the world, and we’re doing it at record speed.

Thank you to our community healthcare heroes and everyone getting vaccinated

September 29th, 2021 - Docklands News

On my way to Parliament recently, I popped in to say hello and thank you to the amazing nurses and staff from Cohealth and the City of Melbourne who are running a pop-up vaccination clinic at Melbourne Town Hall.

“Cash for cans” is finally coming to Victoria!

April 29th, 2021 - Docklands News

After more than 10 years of campaigning from the Greens and community groups, Victoria is finally about to introduce a “cash for cans” scheme! The final design of the scheme was announced in April and we’re really pleased.

Inner city schools for inner city kids

April 3rd, 2021 - Docklands News

We know what makes our inner city great; vibrant arts and culture, our intricate network of laneways lined with cafes and shops, our bustling streets and lovely parks laid out more than a century ago.