Edition - September 2009

Docklands’ digital dream turns to dust

Docklands’ fibre optic futuristic digital dream has faded away.
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Discover Docklands campaign underway

Another string to the marketing of Docklands is underway with the launch of the three-month Discover Docklands campaign.
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VCAT hearing this month

The protagonists in the Woolshed Pub liquor licence application dispute head to VCAT this month in a bid to resolve the issue.
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Hands off building, says mission

Docklands’ historic Mission to Seafarers in Flinders Street has become a hot issue in the precinct planning and development debate.
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Community Forum report

Docklands Community Association president Roger Gardner attended last month’s City of Melbourne community forum on August 20 and reports the following:
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New networking era

A new era in business networking in Docklands was launched on August 7 with the success of the inaugural Docklands News Networking Lunch.
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Community garden a step closer

Docklands has come a step closer to achieving a community garden with the establishment of a demonstration urban agriculture project in Victoria Harbour.
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Bargain hunters descend on Docklands

These three amigos from St Albans were up before the sun to stake their place in Docklands history as the first three shoppers to Australia’s first Costco store on August 17.
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Community building to start at Central Pier

Anglican priest Fr James Grant, educational consultant Pam Burton and health professional Molly Carlile have taken up the challenge to establish a dynamic community centre in Docklands.
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Docklands impressions - Megan Voelkel

Visiting US Rotary Ambassadorial Scholar Megan Voelkel recently visited the newly-formed Rotary Club of Docklands.
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Docklands backs boaties

Three quarters of DCN online survey respondents in August believe Docklands’ charter boat operators are justified to feel aggrieved by the City of Melbourne’s call for expressions of interest for commercial berthing.
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Farewell, hurry back, Linda and Christiaan

Docklands farewelled one of its favourite couples last month as chartered accountants Linda and Christiaan Botha launched into another international adventure.
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Atlantic cleans up

Atlantic Group [v] was last month cleaned up at the Victorian Restaurant and Catering Association Awards for Excellence.
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Celebrating being local

Businesses at Yarra’s Edge last month banded together to present a united front to their residential neighbours.
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New Flexicar location at NewQuay

Flexicar has extended its service in Docklands with two new cars in Doepel Way, NewQuay.
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Economic development forum

What ideas do you have for helping businesses be successful in your Docklands community?
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Desert meets Docklands

Docklands residents Kevin and Jenny Winward and their sons (pictured) hosted a special art exhibition at their World Trade Centre-based gallery last month.
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Docklands on display

The Rotary Club of Docklands and ING Real Estate are presenting on September 10 the unique and interesting works of local international artist Marco Luccio.
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New name for yachting series

The Docklands Invitational yacht racing is coming back next January under a new sponsorship regime.
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Get off the couch and onto the court

Melbourne Netball director Clare Heasly is looking for Docklanders to form a mixed netball team.
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