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Ron Barassi Senior Park to host vibrant VietJet Melbourne Vibing Festival

December 2nd, 2025 - Mia Cutugno

Ron Barassi Senior Park will burst into colour and creativity this summer as VietJet Melbourne Vibing, powered by the City of Melbourne, brings a full day of music, dance, art and community celebration to Docklands.

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Marvel Stadium unveils “The North Pole” Christmas wonderland

December 1st, 2025 - Sean Car

Marvel Stadium is set to turn on the festive magic this December, with Stadium Square transforming into The North Pole featuring Pixar Putt – a colourful, character-filled Christmas activation running from December 11 to 23.

Get crafty in Docklands this November

November 11th, 2025 - Docklands News

The Cauldron has you covered for crafty goodness this festive season. If you've ever thought of trying a new craft, or skilling up on your stitching and papercraft techniques then we have fun filled creative weekend session calendar for you in November.

VCAT ruling limits OCs’ ability to manage their buildings

November 4th, 2025 - Jon Fleetwood

A recent tribunal ruling has sparked widespread concern among apartment owners, after it effectively stripped owners’ corporations (OCs) of their ability to take disputes to the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) without first securing a supermajority.

Docklands Farmers Market pauses for November amid plans for new foreshore location

November 4th, 2025 - Jon Fleetwood

The Docklands Farmers Market will not go ahead in November, after low foot traffic at its current Marvel Stadium site prompted organisers to find a new home.

From recovery to resilience: Docklands’ dragon boat club for breast cancer survivors

November 4th, 2025 - Jon Fleetwood

When Docklands local Sue Mason was recovering from breast cancer surgery in 2021, she sat by her window listening to the drum of dragon boats echoing across Victoria Harbour.

Heritage fleet in dire straits as groups issue desperate plea to Premier

November 4th, 2025 - Sean Car

Docklands’ embattled heritage fleet has issued a desperate plea to Premier Jacinta Allan, warning that Victoria’s most significant historic ships face eviction within months and risk being left without a home.

Boat Show success in Docklands

November 4th, 2025 - Raymond Parsons

The 63rd Melbourne Boat Show has been hailed a success after it concluded on Sunday, October 19 at Docklands.

Cash offer deepens controversy over Docklands’ heritage fleet

October 1st, 2025 - Sean Car

The long-running standoff between Development Victoria (DV) and Docklands’ heritage fleet has escalated, with DV now offering operators cash to vacate North Wharf – a move described by critics as a “pay-off” that does nothing to solve the fleet’s future.