Columns
A win for Victorians and a plan to get one million homes off gas!
Hello! I’m Samantha, your Greens MP in the Victorian upper house representing the Northern Metropolitan region. I’m very happy to share that your local state MP for Melbourne, Ellen, has welcomed beautiful baby Luca into the family. Ellen is taking a short period of maternity leave but her staff, and mine, are here to help.
Latest
Peter Mitchell: an honorary Docklander
This month’s Docklander doesn’t require much of an introduction. While he may not live in Docklands, the Seven Network’s leading news anchor of 21 years Peter Mitchell reckons he’s “one of the longest serving employees in Docklands”, having read the news from Harbour Esplanade since March 2002.
Read More
Wheel spins towards completion
As construction continues on the Southern Star Observation Wheel, the Docklands precinct can start preparing for an eyecatching launch and dazzling light show to announce the emergence of a major tourist attraction for Melbourne.
Read More
Harry the helper
Harry is Docklands local Terrence’s lovable dog who also opens all kinds of doors for him.
Read More
Taking pride in Docklands
I think it’s a fairly widely held opinion that Docklands is not what it could have been had developers not been dealt such a freewheeling hand.
Read More
How to look after your lungs in polluted air
Having had COVID this year and now battling the after-effects and possible asthma as a result, I thought I would share a few lung and breathing tips this month. So, I have written about our lungs and pollution as this relates to us all.
Read More
Nothing compares to Zambi
I knew it was going to happen. I had no doubt. In fact, when I arrived, I was welcomed by the comment, “you’re with your people now”. They could tell by the look on my face, the excitement and energy that was bursting out of me. It was clear to everyone. I am in love.
Read More
Tale of transition
Make no make mistake – the lovely vista you see across the waters of Victoria Harbour came at a cost. By that I am not referring to the cost of your apartment!
Read More
Stepping in for Docklands
Well, my brother is out of action for a while so I’m ghost writing for him.
Read More
A Clapp of approval
It is November 17, 1937. Australia is climbing out of the Depression as Melburnians gather at Spencer Street Station to celebrate the launch of a new train that would become a feature of the railways for the next half-century, the Spirit Of Progress.
Read More
It’s a small world
‘‘Secret’’ works at primary school site
Download the Latest Edition