Edition - June 2012
New garden fires up interest
Locals descended on the new Docklands Community Garden on May 24 for the first organised activity.
29 May 2012
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Commuter ferry idea welcomed
Docklands has welcomed the announcement of a feasibility study into a commuter ferry linking Melbourne’s seaside western suburbs with Harbour Esplanade.
29 May 2012
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Girls compete for Miss Universe entry
Three young hopefuls last month in Docklands won wildcard entries into this year’s Miss Universe Australia pageant.
29 May 2012
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World’s tallest wooden apartments
Lend Lease is building the world’s tallest wooden residential building between Mosaic and Serrata in Bourke St, Victoria Harbour.
29 May 2012
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Dock Theatre concept revealed
An exciting proposal has been unveiled for a new multi-purpose theatre in Docklands, called The Dock Theatre.
29 May 2012
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Council is playing games
A Docklands Public Realm Plan has got to be a good thing, but there is more to this recent City of Melbourne exercise that meets the eye.
29 May 2012
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Redefining Docklands’ neighbourhood
The City of Melbourne wants to create quality public space including multi-purpose parks and main streets extension, according to its recently-released Docklands Public Realm Plan (DPRP).
29 May 2012
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Duplicate fibre optic network
Despite being the national home of NBN Co, Docklands looks like it will have to wait years to be connected to the National Broadband Network.
29 May 2012
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Draft budget funding for Docklands
The City of Melbourne unveiled its draft annual plan and budget 2012-13 on May 11, featuring a significant amount of funding for Docklands.
29 May 2012
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Thinking inside the square
Nick Moloney spent hours last month thinking inside the square to help out his artist mate Emily Castle.
29 May 2012
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Networking spots available
Places are still available for the Docklands News Networking Lunch on Friday, June 22 in the Portside Bar and Lounge area of the Wharf Hotel at Northwharf.
29 May 2012
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Community forum behind schedule
The City of Melbourne is yet to announce its revised proposal for a Docklands community forum.
29 May 2012
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Night out for uke-band
‘Docklands News’ Facebook competition winner Lawrence Molloy is taking his ukulele band out at Platform 28.
29 May 2012
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Harbouring the artistic wave
Docklands put aside its waterfront precinct glamour and became a harbour for contemporary arts in late May during the Next Wave Festival.
29 May 2012
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Derelict Victoria Harbour wharves likely to go
Places Victoria (PV) wants to demolish Harbour Esplanade’s derelict raised wharf areas.
29 May 2012
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Docklanders to vote next month
Docklanders will vote for a new state local member of Parliament next month following the resignation of Bronwyn Pike in May.
29 May 2012
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Short-stay operator joins building appeal
Another Docklands serviced apartment operator has appealed the City of Melbourne’s attempt to use building regulation to stop the use of residential buildings for short-stay accommodation.
29 May 2012
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Bicycle repair ultra marathon
Docklands Bike Force mechanics Jeremy Stainforth and Michael Finlay undertook a “mechanical ultra-marathon” last month when they tackled 1000 bicycle renovations in 10 days.
29 May 2012
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Melbourne Water is open
Melbourne Water is moving to Docklands following the opening of its state-of-the-art new headquarters at 990 LaTrobe St on May 29.
29 May 2012
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Intersection upgrade
Docklands’ dangerous intersection of the corner of Bourke St and Harbour Esplanade is to get an upgrade to protect pedestrians.
29 May 2012
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Seal joins sailing program
Altona Meadows Primary School students were joined by an inquisitive seal during their sailing session in Victoria Harbour on May 18.
29 May 2012
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Free lunchbox sessions at Hub
To celebrate turning five this year, The Hub will be running free lunchtime presentations on the second Thursday of the month from June through to December.
29 May 2012
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The big morning tea
Docklanders came together to raise funds for cancer research at several “Big Morning Tea” events last month.
29 May 2012
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Toastmasters is a word for social
If the Docklands Toastmasters Club had to be described in one word, that word would be social.
29 May 2012
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Yarra River ‘saviour’
This is the vessel which could bring long-awaited “activation” to Docklands.
26 May 2012
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