Edition - August 2009
Charter operators say they’re being squeezed out
Docklands’ charter boat operators feel they are being squeezed out by bureaucratic ignorance and indifference.
31 Jul 2009
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First home owners in Docklands?
Has the new and improved First Home Buyers Scheme boosted sales to first home buyers in Docklands?
31 Jul 2009
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Costco to open on August 17
The eagerly-awaited opening will draw even more visitors to Docklands and, in particular, to Harbour Town.
31 Jul 2009
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Meet VicUrban’s new Docklands chief
After an international career spanning more than 20 years and a wide variety of departments and agencies, Docklands’ new senior government manager David Young has returned to his roots.
31 Jul 2009
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Myer “elated” to move to Docklands
Myer CEO Bernie Brookes was in Docklands last month to celebrate the “topping off” of his new home in Victoria Harbour.
31 Jul 2009
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Greening our concrete jungle
Docklanders could become self-sufficient in vegetables, according to award-winning designer Jo Szczepanska.
31 Jul 2009
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ANZ follows Dave to Docklands
ANZ operations manager Dave Curren is going to have to find a longer constitutional walk.
31 Jul 2009
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Technospeak to me
These bankers will speak even when they have nothing to say.
31 Jul 2009
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Osbornes say farewell to Docklands
After five years, the Osbornes move on.
31 Jul 2009
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New Yarra’s Edge development takes shape
Mirvac’s river precinct at Yarra’s Edge is fast taking shape with construction well advanced.
31 Jul 2009
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Al Gore launches new climate group in Docklands
Climate change celebrity crusader Al Gore rocked into Docklands for a whistlestop breakfast meeting on July 13.
31 Jul 2009
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Keith gets another term at the chamber helm
Docklands Chamber of Commerce has re-elected Keith Rankin as its president for 2009/10.
31 Jul 2009
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Docklands part of Melbourne Day
Sunday, August 30 is Melbourne Day, and Docklands will be playing its part.
31 Jul 2009
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Fresh produce fundraiser for fire victims
Docklands-based Fresh to Door, is planning a fundraiser next month which will result in cash and fresh produce being sent to Black Saturday fire victims.
31 Jul 2009
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Apples for NAB staff
Staff at NAB headquarters Docklands were handed apples by Newport Lakes Primary School students as they arrived for work on July 3.
31 Jul 2009
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Searching for our top dad
The YMCA is looking for Docklands’ top dad through its Local Community Father of the Year Award.
31 Jul 2009
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Night out for cancer fund raising
Docklands business Pocket Rocket Productions raised awareness and much needed funds for the Anti-Cancer Council of Australia recently.
31 Jul 2009
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Docklands makes the US news for the wrong reasons
Docklands has made headlines in the US and Canada for an event which barely raised eyebrows here.
31 Jul 2009
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Ice House is on track
Construction of the Ice House at Waterfront City is well underway and is currently on track to open in time for the 2010 Winter Olympics.
31 Jul 2009
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