Columns

Sore back? Consider a chiro

April 29th, 2021 - Docklands News

Is an exercise injury stopping you in your tracks? Maybe you’ve been practising some bad habits lately, or want to keep a healthy back?

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A gateway to the docks

April 29th, 2021 - Docklands News

If you were a cart or lorry driver delivering or picking up goods during the 1920s, this concrete gate adorned with the Melbourne Harbour Trust crest would be your last barrier before entering Victoria Dock.

More than a walk

April 29th, 2021 - Spencer Fowler Steen

For many of us, the walk from the city to the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) usually signifies one thing. Bright lights, colourful scarves, meat pies and butterflies running rampant. But for indigenous man Rob Hyatt, the walk to Melbourne’s cultural home of footy means much more. “There was a ceremony camp at the site of the MCG,” he said.

“Took the plunge and never looked back”

April 29th, 2021 - David Schout

NewQuay resident Sam Marasco is about to chalk up five years of Docklands living, and he said that the move had been a positive one.

“Cash for cans” is finally coming to Victoria!

April 29th, 2021 - Docklands News

After more than 10 years of campaigning from the Greens and community groups, Victoria is finally about to introduce a “cash for cans” scheme! The final design of the scheme was announced in April and we’re really pleased.

Insurance snub to short-stay risks

April 29th, 2021 - Docklands News

Insurance companies seem to have developed a distinct distaste for Airbnb and short-stays in general.

The need for clear rules on accessible housing

April 29th, 2021 - Rob Pradolin

Welcome to the ninth of our 12-part series, which will attempt to explore the role that housing can and should play within Australian society and why it is important to our economy that we house all Australians, rich or poor.

Olivia gets the ball rolling on council

April 29th, 2021 - Sean Car

First-time councillor Dr Olivia Ball is bringing a renewed focus on human rights to the City of Melbourne.

The untold stories of Victoria Harbour and Central Pier

April 29th, 2021 - Docklands News

The past month has seen progress on a wide range of issues with great potential to enhance recognition of Victoria’s maritime heritage. At the same time, there is ongoing lack of clarity around future plans for Victoria Harbour and Central Pier and indications of some missed opportunities. In this column, we summarise some of the latest developments.