Collins Square is the pick of Victoria
Batman’s Hill’s thriving mixed-use precinct Collins Square has been acknowledged as Victoria’s best development of the year by the Property Council of Australia.
Owner and developer Walker Corporation has been awarded the coveted Rider Levett Bucknall Victorian Development of the Year award in what marks a significant vote of confidence in the growing Docklands precinct.
Spanning an entire city block, Collins Square incorporates five commercial office buildings, with more than 250,000 sqm of commercial space and 10,000 sqm of retail area.
The Property Council of Victoria’s executive director Cressida Wall said Collins Square was an “innovative” and “inspiring” precinct.
“Vibrant precincts drive investment, growth and productivity, and Collins Square...
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Docklands projects pinpointed to reactivate city
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From little things, big things grow!
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No support for “snorkel” apartments
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Edition - October 2020
Stop “choking” us: Central Pier saga drags on
More than a year after Central Pier was shockingly evacuated and closed due to safety concerns, the director of the pier’s anchor tenant has vented his anger at Development Victoria’s (DV’s) continued lack of support for businesses.
30 Sep 2020
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Sally Capp pledges resident panel
Docklands resident and incumbent Lord Mayor of Melbourne Sally Capp has told Docklands News that she is promising to provide a bigger voice for residents at the City of Melbourne if re-elected on October 24.
30 Sep 2020
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Docklands projects pinpointed to reactivate city
The reconstruction of Central Pier, urban renewal of E-Gate and the delivery of a tram link to Fishermans Bend have all been nominated as “priority infrastructure projects” when the city re-emerges from COVID-19.
30 Sep 2020
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Docklands Meet the Candidates event
Docklanders can meet their candidates for Lord Mayor at a virtual Zoom forum on October 7 beginning at 6pm and finishing at 7.30pm.
30 Sep 2020
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Locals front and centre in election pledge
Docklands resident Dr Janette Corcoran will lead a “Residents First” ticket into this month’s City of Melbourne election, looking to instil a balance between the needs of both locals and business.
30 Sep 2020
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Labor supports postcode 3007
An elected Phil Reed Labor team at the upcoming City of Melbourne council elections would support a push from within the Yarra’s Edge community to give the area its own unique identity.
30 Sep 2020
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Team Hakim to go in to bat for Docklands
A family ticket based in Docklands will contest the City of Melbourne elections to stand for an “intersectional community”.
30 Sep 2020
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School is almost here
Docklands Primary is well on its way, with construction nearing completion, expressions of interest open and teacher appointments being regularly announced.
30 Sep 2020
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Andrew Ward runs for council
Long-time Docklands resident and owner and operator of Push! Fitness Andrew Ward is running for the City of Melbourne at the upcoming election on October 24, in a bid to stand up for small businesses in the post-COVID era.
30 Sep 2020
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Local’s imaging of Victoria Harbour
On Wednesday, September 3, the DRG (Docklands Representative Group) hosted its second online forum. The topic was a locals’ imagining of Victoria Harbour.
30 Sep 2020
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Susan Riley calls time on council
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30 Sep 2020
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District plans need more work
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30 Sep 2020
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No support for “snorkel” apartments
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From little things, big things grow!
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30 Sep 2020
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Get on with Harbour Esplanade
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30 Sep 2020
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Plans for old Convention Centre site move forward
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30 Sep 2020
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Heritage restoration underway at North Wharf
Restoration of the heritage-listed Goods Shed 5 in Docklands began last month as part of developer Riverlee’s $500 million Seafarers project.
30 Sep 2020
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Council elections … here we go! All you need to know ...
With candidate preferences now submitted and the City of Melbourne officially in caretaker mode, voters can now meet the full field that’s in front of them ahead of the council elections on October 24.
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Getting the dining formula right
Everyone in Melbourne is swapping stories about takeaway and the Hof Downtown is keeping up a steady delivery with a new dining app that reduces the cost from 35 to 2.9 per cent.
30 Sep 2020
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Alma fundraises against the clock
The restoration of one of Australia’s oldest tall ships, Alma Doepel, has been jeopardised after an expected donation was delayed at the last minute due to COVID-19.
30 Sep 2020
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Push for stricter sustainability standards
Developers would be subject to tighter environmental building standards under a new council plan to keep the City of Melbourne “competitive” while helping it reach zero net emissions by 2040.
30 Sep 2020
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Cladding coming off
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30 Sep 2020
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Stella Maris provides crucial support for stranded vessels
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Siren frustrates locked-down NewQuay residents
A loud and piercing siren has frustrated apartment-bound NewQuay residents in recent months, and it appears little can be done to stop it.
30 Sep 2020
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A giant step forward for Melbourne Quarter
The largest apartment tower to be developed and built by Docklands Lendlease in Australia reached practical completion in September.
30 Sep 2020
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Two paddlers play it safe
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30 Sep 2020
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Collins Square is the pick of Victoria
Batmans Hills thriving mixed-use precinct Collins Square has been acknowledged as Victorias best development of the year by the Property Council of Australia.
30 Sep 2020
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