Environment

“Hot”, “exposed” and “no shade”: residents criticise Harbour Esplanade

November 29th, 2023 - David Schout

Docklanders have lamented the lack of sun protection and deplored overall heat levels on a prominent waterfront area.

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Cygnets capture local hearts

November 29th, 2023 - Afraa Kori

Docklanders from across the precinct have witnessed the full circle of life with the birth of beautiful cygnets in November.

Docklanders continue to enjoy a front-row seat to observe native wildlife returning to the heart of Melbourne, with more swan nesting sites, cygnets, and unhatched eggs being discovered on new floating wetlands.

Power Melbourne rounds out community workshops in Docklands

September 27th, 2023 - Sean Car

A community battery scheme to bring renewable energy to apartment buildings has finished a series of workshops with local leaders.

Dock 5 unveils electric vehicle charging project

August 30th, 2023 - Sean Car

Residents at Dock 5 can now join the electric vehicle (EV) revolution with confidence following the completion of a state-of-the-art charging project in its building – the first of its kind in Docklands.

Revolutionary AI-powered farming technology in the heart of Docklands

August 30th, 2023 - Georgie Atkins

GAIA Project Australia is changing the way that we think about farming, with founder and CEO Nadun Hennayaka creating innovative indoor farming solutions that could help eliminate food security problems worldwide.

A big tick for water gardens

June 28th, 2023 - Rhonda Dredge

Rain! Rain! Rain! There’s a lot of it that falls on the floodplains of Fishermans Bend and the nearby residential areas of Yarra’s Edge.

Steam Tug Wattle celebrates its 90th with a big birthday bash

June 28th, 2023 - Kaylah Joelle Baker

Docklands’ very own important piece of Maritime Heritage, the Steam Tug Wattle, spent the weekend celebrating its triumphant journey to 90 years old, with a crowd of people in attendance.