Edition - June 2010
Docklands election warning
With both state and federal elections likely later this year, Docklands risks losing out because only about a third of its population is enrolled to vote.
03 Jun 2010
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Docklands Fashionistas
About 100 Docklanders gathered at the Designers’ House on May 27 to see mother and daughter team Kate and Emily Whitehead win the inaugural "So You Think You Can Style" competition.
03 Jun 2010
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Docklands arrest
Police have charged a 23-year-old Brooklyn man over an alleged sexual assault at NewQuay on Sunday, May 9.
03 Jun 2010
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Good news on Seafarers Rest
The State Government has assured the future of Seafarers Rest Park on North Wharf following an outcry by local residents.
03 Jun 2010
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Council plans cycle by-pass
The City of Melbourne has revealed plans which will re-route commuter bicycle traffic around Docklands.
03 Jun 2010
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Library funding announced
The City of Melbourne has announced funding and a location for a library and community centre.
03 Jun 2010
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Council to profit from Docklands
The City of Melbourne plans to make a $5 million profit out of Docklands next year.
03 Jun 2010
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Harbour Esplanade redevelopment
The first stage of works to transform Docklands’ Harbour Esplanade into a new harbourside destination will start this month.
03 Jun 2010
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Get down and dirty
Docklanders can get their hands really dirty now that Urban Reforestation has formed an alliance with the Friends of Westgate Park.
03 Jun 2010
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Docklands TV has arrived
Docklands has possibly become the only Australian postcode to have its own TV station.
03 Jun 2010
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Get in quick for networking lunch in June
With this month’s Docklands News Networking Lunch almost fully subscribed and two weeks still to go, we’ve decided to open up the lunch to 20 more guests.
03 Jun 2010
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Howards Storage World –The space cadets of South Wharf
Have you ever felt as though you’re running out of room in your home? Well don’t pack-up and call the real estate agent just yet, as Howard’s Storage World is sure to have a solution.
03 Jun 2010
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No butts about it
Under a new “Butt it and Bin it” operation by the City of Melbourne, Docklands smokers have been warned that they will face hefty fines if found littering cigarette butts.
03 Jun 2010
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A new beginning for Myer
The official opening of the new Myer head office in Docklands last month featured a mix of the old and the new.
03 Jun 2010
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Fashion Profile
Interview with Ozlem Unal – Owner of Fragrance House, Palermo, in Harbour Town
03 Jun 2010
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Studios receive $4.4 million
The recent State Government budget announced a $4.4 million investment over two years in the Docklands Central City Studios.
03 Jun 2010
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Docklands Co-ordination Committee meeting
City of Melbourne and VicUrban invite the Docklanders to attend the upcoming Docklands Co-ordination Committee (DCC) meeting.
03 Jun 2010
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Melbourne Ice is red hot
Melbourne Ice made a spectacular debut at Icehouse on May 1, beating the Sydney Ice Dogs 4:1 in front of a sell-out crowd.
03 Jun 2010
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Piano stairs are a hit
Thousand of commuters last month delighted in the chance to use the Bourke St stairs as it transformed into a fully-functioning piano.
03 Jun 2010
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New marketing company sets sail
The long awaited Destination Docklands marketing company gets underway this month and is opening its account with a $300,000 winter marketing campaign.
03 Jun 2010
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Smile, you’re on Google Maps
Docklands was imprinted on the world stage last month when Google pedalled a three-wheeled photographic contraption through the precinct.
03 Jun 2010
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Fresh food direct to Docklands
Urban Reforestation is teaming up with organic food delivery service, CERES Food Connect, to bring Docklands residents and workers fresh fruit and vegies.
03 Jun 2010
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Fester breaks the myth of the scary bikie
Docklands worker and local identity Fester is breaking down the stereotype of the bad-boy bikie by joining forces with other bikies to combat child abuse.
03 Jun 2010
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Amazing bodies at Docklands
The controversial exhibition The Amazing Bodies had its world debut at Waterfront City on June 4.
03 Jun 2010
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Docklands team finds touch
Docklands residents and workers have joined forces to create the SevenNABcombo.
03 Jun 2010
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Watermark draws the working crowd
If you work in Docklands and haven’t been to Watermark at some stage then you must be part of a rare minority.
03 Jun 2010
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Court action likely over Serrata
Property owners and Lend Lease could be heading for the courts over residents’ claims they were misled when they bought into the Montage and Mosaic developments.
02 Jun 2010
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