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.
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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?
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Greening our concrete jungle
Docklanders could become self-sufficient in vegetables, according to award-winning designer Jo Szczepanska.
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ANZ follows Dave to Docklands
ANZ operations manager Dave Curren is going to have to find a longer constitutional walk.
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Technospeak to me
These bankers will speak even when they have nothing to say.
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Osbornes say farewell to Docklands
After five years, the Osbornes move on.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Docklands part of Melbourne Day
Sunday, August 30 is Melbourne Day, and Docklands will be playing its part.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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