Planning
Future Melbourne podcast turns to Fishermans Bend with Guy Naselli
The latest episode of Future Melbourne turns its attention to one of Melbourne’s biggest and most consequential planning stories: Fishermans Bend.
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Central Pier “Echo” lights up Victoria Harbour as new heritage installation completed
A new light installation tracing the lost footprint of Central Pier has now been completed in Victoria Harbour, marking the first major heritage interpretation project delivered since the pier’s demolition.
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Victoria Harbour closure to stretch through 2026 as wharf damage proves worse than first feared
Docklands residents and visitors are facing a far longer disruption to one of the precinct’s key waterfront spaces, with the City of Melbourne confirming that parts of Victoria Harbour Promenade will remain closed for the rest of 2026 after further testing revealed the wharf structure is in worse condition than first understood.
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Docklander resident Fini Liu brings bilingual historical comedy to the Melbourne stage
As the Melbourne International Comedy Festival unfolded, Eighteen Lives (祖宗十八代) offered audiences a rare bilingual work that blended historical reflection, emotional depth and understated humour.
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ATET case due for court soon as barge remains berthed at North Wharf
A trial date is expected to be confirmed soon for ATET’s long-running legal case against the City of Melbourne, marking a significant step forward nearly three years after the Docklands floating venue was forced to close.
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Farmers market set for Docklands return in May
A new-look Docklands farmers market is understood to be set for a return on May 17, with plans under way for a waterfront event that will place a strong focus on seafood as part of a broader push to activate the precinct.
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Sex industry amendment defeated in Parliament, with opponents calling result a win for sex workers
A push to ban registered sex offenders from working in Victoria’s sex and stripping industries has been voted down in State Parliament, with opponents of the proposed change hailing the result as a win for sex workers and a sign MPs were wary of reopening decriminalisation laws without broader review.
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Preventing rubbish entering Victoria Harbour: it can and should be done
Momentum is building from concerned public and the broader business community to prevent rubbish from entering Victoria Harbour.
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Docklands octopus mural removed as North Wharf redevelopment progresses
Docklands’ much-loved octopus mural at North Wharf has now been removed as part of the redevelopment of the wharf, ending the run of one of the precinct’s more distinctive pieces of public art.
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Councillors back major Lorimer St project in huge vote of confidence in Fishermans Bend
A major new mixed-use development, including more than 1000 new homes, a park, supermarket and “arts hub” in the Lorimer precinct in Docklands has won unanimous backing from City of Melbourne councillors.
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Dialogue in the Dark launched
Renewed focus on maritime heritage
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