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Melbourne Star lights up Docklands again

Melbourne Star lights up Docklands again

August 4th, 2026 - Sean Car

After nearly five years in the dark, the Melbourne Star has lit up the Docklands skyline once again, marking a symbolic milestone in the long-awaited return of one of Melbourne’s most recognisable landmarks.

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Meals with Impact launches free Docklands food market

August 4th, 2026 - Jenny Denton

Docklands café and catering social enterprise Meals with Impact is launching a new initiative to help tackle food insecurity in the neighbourhood and beyond.

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Firelight shines despite promenade closure

August 4th, 2026 - Sean Car

Docklands has again enjoyed one of its biggest weekends of the year, with the City of Melbourne’s annual Firelight Festival drawing around 100,000 people to the waterfront despite long-term closures along Victoria Harbour Promenade.

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Development Victoria pressed over Docklands’ unfinished business

July 16th, 2026 - Sean Car

Development Victoria has faced direct questions from Docklands residents over the future of Central Pier, Victoria Harbour safety issues and whether the precinct’s public infrastructure is keeping pace with its growing population.

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Run Melbourne returns to Docklands

June 30th, 2026 - Sean Car

Run Melbourne will return to Docklands on Sunday, July 19, with thousands of runners set to pass through the precinct as part of one of the city’s biggest annual running events.

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Crowds flock to waterfront market

June 30th, 2026 - Sean Car

The Docklands Waterfront Farmers’ Market has continued its strong start, with almost 5000 people flocking to Harbour Esplanade for its second instalment on June 21.

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Docklands run club builds community connection

June 10th, 2026 - Sean Car

A new free monthly run club is bringing Docklands locals together for fitness, coffee and community connection.

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Firelight Festival returns to heat up Docklands

June 9th, 2026 - Sean Car

Docklands is set to glow again this winter, with the City of Melbourne’s Firelight Festival returning to Harbour Esplanade for three nights of fire, music, food and after-dark entertainment.

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Dom Dolla sellout delivers another boost for Docklands

June 3rd, 2026 - Gabrielle Shi

Docklands is set for another major event boost this September, with Melbourne’s own Dom Dolla selling out Marvel Stadium for what is being billed as one of the biggest electronic music moments in Australian history.

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New street food and entertainment series to boost Docklands this winter

June 2nd, 2026 - Sean Car

Docklands’ waterfront will receive another welcome boost this June with the launch of The Street Social, a new seasonal event series bringing food, entertainment, sport and family-friendly activities to Harbour Esplanade.

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September social club

September social club

August 31st, 2016 - Docklands News
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