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A look at the evolution of beauty standards in Australia

July 7th, 2025 - Docklands News

The concept of beauty has continually evolved in Australia, from a traditional sun-kissed surf culture to today’s influencer-driven aesthetics.

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Convicted sex offender behind Docklands massage business avoids jail, again

July 2nd, 2025 - Sean Car

A registered sex offender living in Docklands has narrowly avoided jail time after being convicted of five new offences in the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court last week – sparking renewed concern over Victoria’s laws allowing sex offenders to continue working in the adult industry.

Reclaiming Docklands: Part 3

July 2nd, 2025 - Jamal Hakim

Participation without power: what happened to Docklands’ community voice?

Melbourne-based pickleball club searches for a new home due to a court shortage

July 2nd, 2025 - Jon Fleetwood

Pickleball has become one of Australia’s fastest-growing sports. However, despite its success, there are limited options for people to play in the City of Melbourne, with local clubs calling for the council to catch up with other cities around the country.

Funding boost for new Arden high school welcomed but questions remain on timeline

July 2nd, 2025 - Sean Car

The Victorian Government has confirmed new funding to secure land for a much-needed high school in the Arden precinct, however questions remain about how soon a new school will actually open its doors.

Docklands to ignite with Firelight Festival this July

June 30th, 2025 - Sean Car

Docklands will blaze into Melbourne’s ultimate winter playground when the much-loved Firelight Festival returns from Friday, July 4 to Sunday, July 6, promising three spectacular nights of free, family-friendly fun on the waterfront.

Morning Teas keep getting “bigger”

June 4th, 2025 - Sean Car

Yarra's Edge resident Petra Harmer-Shrowder and Cancer Council Victoria's Renne Gani were all smiles on May 22, with the annual Biggest Morning Tea events at Yarra Point and Berth, NewQuay (also featured) raising $5688, and a record-breaking $43,000, respectively, for Australians impacted by cancer.

Reclaiming Docklands: a six-part series – Part 2

June 4th, 2025 - Jamal Hakim

Part 2: Narratives lost: whose stories shape Docklands now?

New Docklands tutoring centre opens with a community-first mission

June 4th, 2025 - Sean Car

Docklands resident Shahzad Siddiqui has long loved the inner-city lifestyle that his family calls home. Now, he’s giving back to the community that welcomed them by opening Success Tutoring – Docklands, a new academic support centre focused on helping local children thrive.