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Our beloved Star to shine in Docklands no more
Docklanders were forced to say farewell to their much-loved Melbourne Star Observation Wheel last month, which has become the latest casualty of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Docklands: It’s time for a plan
For Docklanders, the closure of Melbourne Star last month represented yet another departure from our suburb that one can’t help but feel could have been avoided.
Read MoreRenewing the empty shops of Docklands
Vacant shopfronts in NewQuay and Victoria Harbour could soon be filled by creatives, fledgling retailers and bespoke displays under a new program to breathe life back into Docklands.
Read MoreNorth Wharf pier reopens to public
Almost a year after abruptly closing without public notice, the pier along North Wharf Rd has reopened to the public.
Read MoreThe Alma’s return wades closer
The decade-long restorative journey of Docklands’ favourite tall ship, the Alma Doepel, is set for completion with the vessel’s revised return to water date planned for October 7 or 8.
Read MoreNew Docklands ferry terminal gets green light
A new ferry passenger terminal dubbed the next “Flinders Street Station of water transport services” will be built in Docklands after winning the City of Melbourne’s approval.
Read MorePush for vaccine passport trial in Melbourne
Docklands cafes, restaurants and entertainment venues could open sooner than planned if a council-backed COVID-19 vaccine passport trial is adopted by the state government.
Read MoreWhy does the City of Melbourne have the state’s lowest vaccination rate?
Federal figures indicated that, in mid-September, the City of Melbourne had the lowest vaccination levels in Victoria. A deeper dive into the figures, however, suggests there could be an explanation for this.
Read MoreMuch-loved café says farewell
After operating next to Cow Up A Tree in the centre of Docklands for nearly four years, it was with a heavy heart that the family behind the popular Off With The Ferries café on Harbour Esplanade was forced to farewell customers last month.
Read MoreLocal stalwart hopes for ferry-tale ending in new café bid
Like many businesses in Docklands, Jeff Gordon’s Lady Cutler Melbourne Showboat has been hit hard by the pandemic. But the popular boatman and local identity hopes to turn the tide after unveiling plans to open a small café.
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More funding is needed to ensure the future of Docklands’ historic top-sail schooner, the Alma Doepel.
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