Planning

A harbour reimagined: calls grow to keep Central Pier site open

A harbour reimagined: calls grow to keep Central Pier site open

September 3rd, 2025 - Sean Car

As the last remnants of Docklands’ Central Pier are dismantled, a new conversation is gaining momentum in the local community: what if nothing replaced it at all?

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City of Melbourne gives conditional support for next stage of Gurner’s Digital Drive plan

September 3rd, 2025 - Sean Car

The City of Melbourne has given its conditional endorsement for the next stage of developer Gurner’s ambitious Digital Drive project in Docklands.

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City of Melbourne review finds Developer Contact Policy is “working well”

July 30th, 2025 - Jon Fleetwood

A review of the City of Melbourne’s Developer Contact Policy has found that the policy ensures public accountability in decision-making processes.

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“Delivery not on track”: Auditor-General’s review of Fishermans Bend development

July 8th, 2025 - Dermot O’Brien

Fishermans Bend – Australia's largest urban renewal project – is behind on delivering key upgrades and projects vital to its future, a new report has found.

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Seafarers precinct opens in Docklands

July 2nd, 2025 - Sean Car

Docklands has a new jewel on the Yarra River. After more than a decade of vision, planning and careful heritage work, the long-awaited Seafarers development at North Wharf officially opened its doors on June 19.

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Docklands’ Shipping Control Tower restored to its former glory

July 2nd, 2025 - Sean Car

With its scaffolding now gone, Docklands’ heritage Shipping Control Tower at North Wharf now stands proudly revealed, showcasing a meticulous restoration that has brought this maritime landmark back to life.

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Topping out for Australia’s largest build-to-rent tower in Docklands

June 23rd, 2025 - Sean Car

Lendlease’s landmark build-to-rent (BTR) project, West Tower at Melbourne Quarter, has officially topped out at 45 storeys, marking a major milestone for what will become Australia’s largest single BTR development.

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$2 billion tech hub announced for Fishermans Bend

June 18th, 2025 - Sean Car

Fishermans Bend is set to become Australia’s next major hub for high-tech innovation and industry, following the announcement of a $2 billion digital campus to be delivered by data infrastructure giant NEXTDC.

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Sonic Healthcare revealed as new owner of former Costco site in Docklands

June 12th, 2025 - Sean Car

Docklands’ former Costco site is set for a new lease on life, with Sonic Healthcare officially revealed as the purchaser behind a major development proposal to transform the prominent site into a high-tech research and development centre.

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Docklands provides unexpected hope for delivery of Greenline vision

June 4th, 2025 - Jon Fleetwood

The City of Melbourne will be pulling its funding for Greenline in the upcoming budget due to a lack of further support from the state or federal governments. However, despite the setback, a silver lining can be found in Docklands.

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Alma mater uncovered

Alma mater uncovered

April 3rd, 2019 - David Schout
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