Environment » Waterways
Renewed push to reclaim Moonee Ponds Creek in Docklands
Docklands residents are being urged to help renew pressure on the state government to restore public access and improve the neglected mouth of Moonee Ponds Creek, following an address by former federal MP and long-time creek advocate Kelvin Thomson.
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“Schematic of the floating boom”
The schematic depicts the 80-metre section of water through which litter enters Victoria Harbour, particularly during southerly and easterly winds.
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Harbour Esplanade to feature in 220km Birrarung walk
A long-term plan for a 220km “whole-of-river” walking trail along the Yarra, or Birrarung, will take walkers through Docklands and along Harbour Esplanade as part of a major new route connecting the river’s lower reaches to the Upper Yarra Reservoir.
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Stopping rubbish entering Victoria Harbour
While battling environment ministers and government departments, it can be easy to lose sight of the issue at hand.
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Preventing litter from entering Victoria Harbour
Incremental steps have been achieved since my May update, although the results have again not been as prompt as I would have liked.
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MV Steve Irwin returns to Docklands as Ship 4 Good brings new life to Victoria Harbour
One of the world’s most recognisable conservation vessels has returned to Docklands, with the famous MV Steve Irwin now berthed in Victoria Harbour for a new chapter focused on community access, education and activation
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Preventing rubbish entering Victoria Harbour: it can and should be done
Momentum is building from concerned public and the broader business community to prevent rubbish from entering Victoria Harbour.
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Swan family welcomes cygnets in Victoria Harbour
Docklands has some adorable new residents, with five fluffy cygnets hatching in Victoria Harbour last month.
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Bin washing company fined for stormwater pollution in Docklands
EPA Victoria has fined a bin cleaning business $1900 after a Docklands resident captured footage of workers hosing wastewater into the street and down stormwater drains.
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City of Melbourne floats swimmable Yarra future
Could the idea of diving into Victoria Harbour on a hot day soon become more than a dream?
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Salvage operation under way for sunken Louisianna heritage boat in Docklands
Preventing rubbish entering Victoria Harbour: it can and should be done
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