Environment » Waterways
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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Could a swimmable city start in Docklands?
Imagine plunging into Victoria Harbour on a hot summer’s day – water clean, safe and inviting – with the city skyline rising in the distance and the ghosts of Docklands’ maritime past reflected in the stillness.
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Kelvin and Palz: guardians of the Yarra Riverkeeper’s Puggle
At Docklands’ Yarra’s Edge Marina, a small solar-powered boat named Puggle plays an important role in protecting one of the city’s most vital waterways - thanks to the work of volunteers Kelvin Gedye and Palz Vaughan.
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Preventing rubbish entering Victoria Harbour: it can and should be done
Council invests in our waterways
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