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

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.

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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.

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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. 

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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.

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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.

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Collins Square lights up Docklands with festive cheer this December

December 3rd, 2025 - Docklands News

Collins Square is set to become one of Docklands’ brightest festive destinations this month as it launches its Christmas program, A Season to Shine.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Greetings everybody.

Greetings everybody.

July 2nd, 2013 - Docklands News
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