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Celebrate Lunar New Year at Collins Square

February 1st, 2026 - Docklands News

Experience the most spectacular Lion and Dragon dance in Docklands.

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Little rituals to make 2026 more magic

January 14th, 2026 - Docklands News

Big new year resolutions have a funny old habit of collapsing by mid-January.

International Padel stars return to Docklands as Yarra’s Edge prepares for summer tournament

January 12th, 2026 - Sean Car

Docklands will once again take centre stage in January as Game4Padel hosts a major international tournament under the Bolte Bridge, bringing world-class competition and a fresh wave of activity to Yarra’s Edge ahead of the Australian Open.

Severe heatwave to hit Docklands: locals urged to seek out cool refuges

January 6th, 2026 - Sean Car

Docklands is preparing for a dangerous burst of extreme heat this week, with the Victorian Chief Health Officer issuing a heat health warning from Wednesday, January 7 to Friday, January 9.

Exclusion zones set for Victoria Harbour Promenade in Docklands on New Year’s Eve

December 18th, 2025 - Sean Car

Docklands residents and visitors are being advised to expect significant access restrictions along Victoria Harbour Promenade on New Year’s Eve, after safety assessments identified potential deterioration in piles supporting parts of the wharf.

Work Christmas party etiquette: The dos and don’ts of appropriate attendance

December 4th, 2025 - Docklands News

Ah, the end-of-year holidays. Heralding the start of the “silly season”, warmer weather (unless you’re from Melbourne), and an abundance of fun and festivities, Christmas is truly the most wonderful time of the year.

Flotilla to “Save Our Ships” as Docklands rallies for heritage fleet

December 3rd, 2025 - Sean Car

Docklands will turn into a floating protest stage on Sunday, December 7, as supporters of Melbourne’s threatened maritime heritage fleet stage a major “Save Our Ships” day of action on Victoria Harbour.

Giant gummy bears take over The District Docklands in Melbourne’s sweetest festive installation yet

December 3rd, 2025 - Docklands News

The District Docklands has unwrapped what is arguably Melbourne’s most playful Christmas activation this year, with a city-first experience transforming the precinct into a colourful, candy-scented holiday wonderland.

What Docklands taught us this year: community is still our real advantage

December 3rd, 2025 - Jamal Hakim

As we close out the year, it’s tempting to measure progress through numbers. How many events were held, how many upgrades were completed, or how many new residents moved in.