City of Melbourne chief Alison Leighton to take leave as acting CEO appointed
City of Melbourne councillors have endorsed the council’s general manager of infrastructure and amenity, Rick Kwasek, as acting chief executive officer for a six-week period from June 26 to August 7 while CEO Alison Leighton is on leave.
Future Melbourne podcast turns to Fishermans Bend with Guy Naselli
Preventing litter from entering Victoria Harbour
Business
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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When an unexpected expense hits: What your borrowing options actually look like in Australia
Most people's financial planning accounts for the expected. Regular bills, known commitments, the expenses that appear on the same date every month.
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Docklands chef builds on family legacy with Latin steakhouse success
A Docklands chef with deep Colombian roots is carving out a name for himself in Melbourne’s hospitality scene, with his Latin-inspired steakhouse earning growing recognition less than a year after opening.
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“Game-changer” for Docklands? Council backs BID pilot for waterfront precinct
Docklands could become the testing ground for one of the City of Melbourne’s most significant new economic development experiments, after councillors unanimously backed a Melbourne-first pilot for a business improvement district model.
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Coles to bring new HQ and small-format store to Docklands
Supermarket giant Coles will relocate its Victorian Store Support Centre to 720 Bourke St in Docklands, with a gradual transition planned from mid to late 2027.
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New Docklands law firm ASKY opens with community focus and global outlook
When an unexpected expense hits: What your borrowing options actually look like in Australia
Docklands chef builds on family legacy with Latin steakhouse success
“Game-changer” for Docklands? Council backs BID pilot for waterfront precinct
Columns
Docklands needs a budget that plans for the community we are becoming
Docklands is no longer a future suburb. It is a living, growing and maturing community.
Australia’s silent back pain burden impacts mental health and the economy
Local News
Docklands run club builds community connection
A new free monthly run club is bringing Docklands locals together for fitness, coffee and community connection.
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Firelight Festival returns to heat up Docklands
Docklands is set to glow again this winter, with the City of Melbourne’s Firelight Festival returning to Harbour Esplanade for three nights of fire, music, food and after-dark entertainment.
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Dom Dolla sellout delivers another boost for Docklands
Docklands is set for another major event boost this September, with Melbourne’s own Dom Dolla selling out Marvel Stadium for what is being billed as one of the biggest electronic music moments in Australian history.
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ATET case circles back as City of Melbourne’s amended defence revives old admissions
The City of Melbourne’s latest pleadings in the $7 million Supreme Court battle over Docklands venue ATET suggest the case has come almost full circle, raising fresh questions about why so much court time was burned in April on a position the council now appears to have largely abandoned.
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New street food and entertainment series to boost Docklands this winter
Docklands’ waterfront will receive another welcome boost this June with the launch of The Street Social, a new seasonal event series bringing food, entertainment, sport and family-friendly activities to Harbour Esplanade.
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ATET case circles back as City of Melbourne’s amended defence revives old admissions
New street food and entertainment series to boost Docklands this winter
Mental health support returns to Docklands: new specialist joins local health hub
Good Cycles departs Docklands bike hub after decade on Harbour Esplanade
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