Firelight shines despite promenade closure
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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Business
Saluministi celebrates 10 years in Docklands
A much-loved Docklands institution is celebrating 10 years in the best way it knows how – by serving up its signature porchetta panino at 2016 prices.
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From one café client to 60 brands: The growth of Born Social
When Janelle Warner launched Born Social in 2017, she wasn't thinking about international expansion, offices in New York or managing a team of more than 20 people.
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TAP831: Docklands’ local
Tucked away on the corner of Merchant St and 831 Bourke St, TAP831 is something of a rare find in Docklands – a welcoming pub and restaurant that has built a loyal following among the local business community while also becoming a favourite stop before a game or concert at Marvel Stadium.
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Century 21 City Dock opens in NewQuay
A new real estate agency has opened its doors in Docklands, with Century 21 City Dock establishing a street-front office on Caravel Lane in NewQuay.
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New Docklands law firm ASKY opens with community focus and global outlook
Docklands has welcomed a new legal practice to the precinct, with ASKY International Lawyers opening its doors and positioning itself as a firm focused on accessibility, multicultural understanding and long-term community connection.
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New Docklands law firm ASKY opens with community focus and global outlook
Columns
Successful Community 3008 Forum
Community 3008 conducted another successful forum in July with many residents attending. They got to discuss concerns and ideas with representatives from Development Victoria, City of Melbourne, Parks Victoria, the AFL and Friends of Moonee Ponds Creek.
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Local News
Melbourne Star lights up Docklands again
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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Farewell Docklands News – where it all began
After more than two decades documenting the rise, setbacks and stubborn spirit of Melbourne’s waterfront suburb, Docklands News is signing off – but its voice will continue through The Melburnian.
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Meals with Impact launches free Docklands food market
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
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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Another fun Docklands Primary School Athletics Day
Recently, Docklands Primary School had an Athletics Day at Ron Barassi Snr Park. It was an extremely fun day for the Grade 4s, 5s, and 6s.
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Indian Film Festival of Melbourne begins with star-studded 2026 program
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