Melbourne's observation wheel reopens after nearly two thousand days closed
Melbourne's observation wheel reopened after nearly two thousand days closed due to COVID-19, drawing large crowds to the Docklands precinct. New operators Jay and Jane Jones of Skyline Attractions upgraded fire systems and installed a new lighting display since taking over in 2024. The wheel's resurrection offers a potential boost to the struggling Docklands neighborhood.
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Published 16 Oct 2026, 01:37 UTC · Updated 16 Oct 2026, 01:50 UTC
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