Hyperlocal News • 31st May 2023

From Yarra’s Edge to NewQuay, Docklanders unite to fight cancer

Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea was held on Thursday, May 25, and Docklanders were seen gathering across Victoria Harbour and doing their part to support those impacted by cancer.

Hyperlocal News • 1st February 2023

La Mama’s artistic director steps down after 50 years

La Mama’s Liz Jones has made the difficult decision to step down as artistic director, but not before she celebrates her 50th anniversary with the renowned theatre company.

Hyperlocal News • 23rd November 2022

“No real advantage to city address”: 123-year-old business leaves Queen St for the suburbs

The Commonwealth Key and Property Register has remained a company people and businesses can rely on since 1900, and now, after being located in the Melbourne CBD since 1908, it is time to move on.

Hyperlocal News • 5th October 2022

The candidates vying for Albert Park

While the Labor Party has held the local seat of Albert Park since 1950, its future remains uncertain heading into the November Victorian Election following the retirement of outgoing member Martin Foley, who has served as Southbank’s local MP for 15 years.

Hyperlocal News • 28th September 2022

Think Pink this October and help enable a better journey through breast cancer

This October for Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Think Pink Foundation is hosting a fundraiser for its Living Centre in Docklands.

Hyperlocal News • 31st August 2022

Salvos’ Pink Car officially takes to the streets

Following a rising concern for young women’s safety in the early hours of the morning on weekends, The Salvation Army Melbourne Project 614 has launched The Pink Car.

Hyperlocal News • 24th August 2022

Lack of on-street parking leaves many city-goers eager to “get out”

Many small businesses and delivery drivers say they have had enough of on-street parking being taken away, arguing that it has made it less appealing to come into the city.

Hyperlocal News • 24th August 2022

How one zine that shares lived experiences is helping homeless people with what they need to know

Not-for-profit health agency Cohealth and the City of Melbourne have joined forces for a unique project that will help support people with current and past experiences of homelessness.

Hyperlocal News • 3rd August 2022

A supportive home away from home for students

The return of international and interstate students to the city has been a slow-growing process back to what it used to be, and many members of the Student Accommodation Council have their doors wide open.

Hyperlocal News • 27th July 2022

Women lead the way in Victoria University City Tower’s sky-high achievements throughout the build

Victoria University’s (VU) City Tower is officially Australia’s largest vertical campus. Sitting 32 levels high, it serves as a reminder of what can be achieved when women are supported and encouraged in the construction industry.

Hyperlocal News • 29th June 2022

A “special place” on the water: New dragon boat club brings survivors together

Docklands’ newest dragon boat club has launched out of Victoria Harbour, and the team is made up entirely of breast cancer survivors and their supporters.

Hyperlocal News • 1st June 2022

The Humble Mission’s determination for no-one to be forgotten

Offering a community service for disadvantaged people without the attached stigma has always been the driving force behind The Humble Mission.

Hyperlocal News • 11th May 2022

One uplifting cafe making things equal for all

All Things Equal (ATE) is not just your typical Melbourne cafe. With the staff made up of 17 people with a disability and 25 without a disability they are changing the model and sparking new conversations.

Hyperlocal News • 30th March 2022

District Docklands Community Garden is no more

Despite the continuous efforts of the Neighbourhood House and its volunteer gardeners, the District Community Garden is coming to an end with its condition in rapid decline.

Hyperlocal News • 3rd March 2022

A humble mission focused on putting friends first

When the pandemic hit hard in 2020, Muhamed Elkadi decided to turn the rough patch he was going through into a moment to take control of his life and find his purpose.

Hyperlocal News • 4th February 2022

Eyesore graffiti engulfs the streets of East Melbourne

Left with no choice but to take action herself, one East Melbourne resident is spending her time walking around her suburb, with a paint brush and pot in hand, to try and cover the graffiti quickly overtaking the streets.

Hyperlocal News • 1st February 2022

Police share frustration as pet left in car in Docklands

Victoria Police has issued a statement on Facebook stressing the importance of not leaving pets and kids in cars on hot days, following an incident earlier this year in Docklands.

Hyperlocal News • 27th January 2022

“Victoria” set to enliven Federation Square

After years of deliberating on how to transform Federation Square, a new proposal for the Yarra Building has been accepted with the structure to be home to restaurant Victoria by Farmer’s Daughters.

Hyperlocal News • 27th October 2021

Collin St’s most famous residents continue to entertain through lockdown

Situated on a perch high above the CBD, two nesting Peregrine Falcons have captivated the eyes of many throughout Victoria’s sixth lockdown.

Hyperlocal News • 25th August 2021

Proving the way to a Melburnians heart is through the stomach

Not many people can run a small business through a pandemic and continue to beam with positivity, but franchisee Tarn Evans continues to prove Ferguson and Plarre Bakehouse truly is “baking people happy”.