Edition - March 2010
Icehouse warms up Docklands
Docklands received a much-needed boost last month with the opening of the Icehouse in the Harbour Town precinct.
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Greener Apartment Living Forum
The City of Melbourne will be hosting on March 18 a second eco-city forum, Greener Apartment Living.
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Slick no cause for alarm
Residents concerned about appearance of oil in Victoria Harbour on the morning of Tuesday, February 9 can rest assured that it was only a very small amount and was taken care of promptly.
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Our wheel as windmill whimsy
Docklands’ troubled Southern Star Observation Wheel has been re-purposed in the imagination of some local visionaries as a giant eco-friendly windmill.
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Real estate shake-up in Docklands
There has been a shakeup in the Docklands residential real estate market which will make it even harder for newcomers to enter the highly competitive market.
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Syndicated luxury yacht ownership coming to Docklands
The recent boat show brought a new concept to Docklands – the opportunity to own a luxury 42 foot cruising yacht at a fraction of the real cost.
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Past dreamings move into the moment
The opening of the Red Desert Dreamings Gallery at South Wharf last month showed that Aboriginal art is being taken in exciting new directions.
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Alumbra has it all
Looking for somewhere to go this weekend, why not try Central Pier’s Alumbra?
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Melbourne Ice calls the Icehouse home
Docklands is getting its very own sporting team – Australian Ice Hockey League finalists, Melbourne Ice.
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Hooray and up she rises
After two years at the bottom of Victoria Harbour it is likely that the historic Lady Chelmsford will soon be salvaged
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Harbour Esplanade redevelopment – Stage 1
VicUrban has confirmed that the first stage of the Harbour Esplanade upgrade is expected to start in May
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Resident anger on Lend Lease plans
Tensions are running high over Lend Lease’s plans to develop the vacant “paddock” between the Mosaic/Montage buildings and The Gauge in Bourke St.
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No sign of Contempora yet
There is no concrete sign of a return by Docklands’ acclaimed sculptural festival and award, Contempora
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More boating festivals to come
Wooden Boat Festival organiser Mark Bergin says he’ll be back in Docklands with another outdoor boating festival
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March Networking Lunch
There are still some places available for the Docklands News Network Lunch
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Tourist shuttle bus may go
The future of Melbourne's Tourist Shuttle hangs in the balance due to a lack of funding.
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Docklands Travelodge opens
Docklands Travelodge has opened on Docklands’ Aurora Lane
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Docklands is the green envy of the world
Docklands’ growing international reputation is a source of pride for Australian Green Building Council chairman Tony Arnel
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Local professor gets interpersonal
Docklands resident Professor Nel Glass has published her first book
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Sing us a song you’re the piano stairs
Melbourne City Council has approved the installation of temporary “piano stairs” at Southern Cross Station
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Mecurio visits Docklands’ garden
Paul Mecurio made a visit to Docklands’ community garden on February 10.
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Meet your neighbours over a sustainable dinner
Meet some fellow Docklanders for dinner this Neighbour Day
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Survey results
Thanks to everyone who rated the Docklands News in our February online survey.
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The secret and intricate world of salt
Docklands foodies will be interested in the launch of a new book about the use and value of salt in cooking
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Moomba Festival 2010
Moomba returns to Melbourne with another huge program
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Docklands School Holiday Activities
Autumn school holidays in the city – Saturday, March 27 to Sunday, April 11
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On a mission for jazz
Ah, the end of another working week.
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Marvellous March – delightful Docklands
Docklands is a delightful destination for land and sea-lubbers alike.
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