Melbourne Star lights up Docklands again
4 Aug 2026 - Sean Car 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.
Farewell Docklands News – where it all began
4 Aug 2026 - Sean Car 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.
Pam the Bird disappears from Bolte Bridge following chaotic Docklands scenes
4 Aug 2026 - Sean Car For weeks after Docklanders watched a man descend from the Bolte Bridge and surrender to police at Collins Wharf, a giant Pam the Bird remained painted high on one of Melbourne’s most recognisable pieces of infrastructure.
Meals with Impact launches free Docklands food market
4 Aug 2026 - Jenny Denton Docklands café and catering social enterprise Meals with Impact is launching a new initiative to help tackle food insecurity in the neighbourhood and beyond.
Renewed push to reclaim Moonee Ponds Creek in Docklands
4 Aug 2026 - Sean Car Docklands residents are being urged to help renew pressure on the state government to restore public access and improve the neglected mouth of Moonee Ponds Creek, following an address by former federal MP and long-time creek advocate Kelvin Thomson.
Firelight shines despite promenade closure
4 Aug 2026 - Sean Car 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.
