Melbourne's Star observation wheel reopens after five years, expects 300,000 new visitors
Melbourne's Star observation wheel reopened this week after a five-year COVID closure, marking a comeback for the troubled 120-metre-high Docklands landmark. New owners Jay and Jane Jones acknowledged the wheel had become "a laughing stock" due to repeated closures since its 2008 debut. Precinct leaders expect 300,000 additional annual visitors to the entertainment district.
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Published 15 Oct 2026, 06:57 UTC · Updated 15 Oct 2026, 07:11 UTC
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