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Reclaiming Docklands: A six-part series, part five

September 3rd, 2025 - Jamal Hakim

Part 5 – Abandoned at the edge: When “recovery” leaves the community behind.

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Melbourne’s tallest daffodil blooms at Collins Square

September 3rd, 2025 - Sean Car

Collins Square was transformed in August with the arrival of a striking four-metre-tall daffodil, forming the centrepiece of this year’s National Daffodil Day celebrations.

Docklands Farmers Market finds a new home

September 3rd, 2025 - Jon Fleetwood

The Docklands Farmers Market will be relocating to Marvel Stadium in September due to upcoming events at NewQuay Promenade and unpredictable weather.

Docklands lizard smuggler sentenced to minimum 12 months in jail

September 3rd, 2025 - Jenny Denton

A man who posted seven live lizards from the Docklands post office as part of a sophisticated reptile smuggling operation has been sentenced to a minimum 12 months’ jail after pleading guilty in the County Court to attempting to illegally export multiple “specimens”.

Choir of Hard Knocks celebrates 19 years

September 3rd, 2025 - Jon Fleetwood

The Choir of Hard Knocks began rehearsing in 2006 and, since then, has made an indelible mark on Australia – giving people from all backgrounds and experiences the opportunity to sing to audiences across the country.

Docklands to host “Magical Mutts & Mystical Pups” charity walk

September 3rd, 2025 - Sean Car

Docklands will come alive with wagging tails and wizard cloaks this October as the annual Walk for PetWellness returns to Point Park at Yarra’s Edge for its third year.

Uncertain future remains for Docklands’ heritage fleet as Seaworks move looms

July 30th, 2025 - Sean Car

Docklands’ much-loved heritage fleet faces renewed uncertainty, with Development Victoria (DV) pushing ahead with plans to relocate the vessels to Williamstown’s Seaworks precinct – despite serious logistical, financial, and timing concerns.

PUSH! Fitness expands in Docklands with new ANZ Wellness Centre

July 30th, 2025 - Sean Car

Longstanding Docklands fitness operators Andrew and Jean Ward have marked a new chapter in their commitment to the precinct, taking over the ANZ Wellness Centre at 833 Collins St.