An educational sea change
For parents in rural areas, a child’s acceptance into a selective senior high school in the city is both exciting and a complication.
For a year after Sam Stoffel’s son was accepted into Victoria College of the Arts secondary school she spent half her time in Halls Gap and half in Docklands.
“We couldn’t sustain that,” she said.
She was acting principal at Halls Gap Primary School. As a teacher with over 25 years’ experience she valued her son’s course. Now, she’s taken a year’s leave and is in Docklands full time.
She doesn’t know how long she will be here for, but she’ll still be teaching. She’s starting up her own school readiness program as well as tutoring and coaching.
The morning we met, she said she’d just seen some new data on television:...
Hopes raised for water fireworks
Many Docklanders were delighted in February to see fireworks and dragon boat racing back where they belong – on the water in Victoria Harbour.
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Corporate growth continues apace
Docklands continues to grow its corporate presence, with insurer QBE and International Workplace Group’s co-working brand, Spaces, among the latest newcomers.
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Prisoner fans relive the glory days
An international fan group of ‘80s TV show “Prisoner” have converged on Docklands to celebrate the show’s 40th anniversary.
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Community picks up slack
The Docklands community has stepped up and taken control of the area’s sports programs after the City of Melbourne’s (CoM) contractor pulled out of Australian operations.
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Towers targeted for takeovers
Apartment towers are facing takeovers by short-stay apartment operators able to turn them into quasi-hotels.
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Angela wants to create great places
Development Victoria’s new chief executive officer (CEO) Angela Skandarajah’s career has, in some ways, paralleled the success of Docklands.
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Edition - March 2019
Hopes raised for water fireworks
Many Docklanders were delighted in February to see fireworks and dragon boat racing back where they belong – on the water in Victoria Harbour.
28 Feb 2019
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A storm of pain is looming
The threat of short-stay operators taking over residential towers stems from a failure of government regulation.
28 Feb 2019
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Towers targeted for takeovers
Apartment towers are facing takeovers by short-stay apartment operators able to turn them into quasi-hotels.
28 Feb 2019
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Local contribution to search for cure
The recent death of respected local Damien Woodruff has prompted support for research into pancreatic cancer from Docklands Private Collection of Apartments.
28 Feb 2019
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Community picks up slack
The Docklands community has stepped up and taken control of the area’s sports programs after the City of Melbourne’s (CoM) contractor pulled out of Australian operations.
28 Feb 2019
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Tower closer to start date
Preparations are underway for the start of a new commercial tower in LaTrobe St.
28 Feb 2019
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Smoke and mirrors cloud the cladding issue
The Neo200 fire in Spencer St on February 4 reignited public disgust that, five years after Lacrosse, this can still happen. But it will continue to happen until liability is determined.
28 Feb 2019
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Get revved up at Sky Park
Start your engines, there’s a free slot car track coming to Melbourne Quarter to celebrate the Melbourne Grand Prix.
28 Feb 2019
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Lessons to be learned by NAB
The impact of the Royal Commission into banking is beginning to filter down to street level as officers at the NAB are briefed on issues raised about customer hardship, loan defaults and farm debt mediation.
28 Feb 2019
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Angela wants to create great places
Development Victoria’s new chief executive officer (CEO) Angela Skandarajah’s career has, in some ways, paralleled the success of Docklands.
27 Feb 2019
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Corporate growth continues apace
Docklands continues to grow its corporate presence, with insurer QBE and International Workplace Group’s co-working brand, Spaces, among the latest newcomers.
27 Feb 2019
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Table is tops at the Nolan
Nolan tower residents celebrated the acquisition of a “community table” on Friday, February 22.
27 Feb 2019
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Food and Wine Festival
Brunswick’s Noisy Ritual urban winery is bringing winemaking to Docklands, opening a pop-up winery and bar as part of the 2019 Melbourne Food and Wine Festival.
27 Feb 2019
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Skate protest fizzes
A planned protest by skateboarders against media personality Sam Newman failed to materialise on Sunday, February 16.
27 Feb 2019
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Bolte Precinct plan revised
The City of Melbourne has approved an amended development plan for the Yarra’s Edge Bolte Precinct that includes plans for maritime, public space and wellbeing facilities at the site’s western end.
27 Feb 2019
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North Wharf crane restored
Developer Riverlee has completed its restoration of a heritage-listed crane at North Wharf.
27 Feb 2019
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Voyager underway at Yarra’s Edge
Mirvac has started its $300 million Voyager residential tower at Yarra’s Edge.
27 Feb 2019
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Everyone has a story to tell
Do you have a story or memory in your family archive about the Mission to Seafarers?
27 Feb 2019
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Going home on the ferry
The water is inky and reflecting the colours of the boats. The sun is gleaming in the western sky. A friendly ticket guy is waiting with a joke. The setting is almost too good to be true.
27 Feb 2019
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Sky-farm in the works for Docklands
An old car-park in the Docklands end of Flinders St may be turned into a “sky-farm”, if authorities approve a plan submitted for the works last year.
27 Feb 2019
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Wishing you a happy new year!
Happy Chinese New Year! Huge celebrations have been held for 2019 Lunar New Year in the Docklands and the CBD.
27 Feb 2019
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TedxDocklands
Docklands had its first ever Tedx day at the Library at the Dock on February 21. From now, the event will be held annually in Docklands.
27 Feb 2019
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Social Club
The March Docklands Social Club event is to be held on Wednesday, March 13 at Bhoj in NewQuay.
27 Feb 2019
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All scouts on deck
Docklands welcomed a special set of international visitors on February 19, as Scouts from the People’s Republic of China climbed aboard the Enterprize.
27 Feb 2019
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An educational sea change
For parents in rural areas, a child’s acceptance into a selective senior high school in the city is both exciting and a complication.
27 Feb 2019
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Classic cars on the docks
Some of the state’s finest vintage vehicles descended on Docklands in February, as the Alma Doepel Supporters Club played host to a motor enthusiast meet-up.
27 Feb 2019
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Prisoner fans relive the glory days
An international fan group of ‘80s TV show “Prisoner” have converged on Docklands to celebrate the show’s 40th anniversary.
27 Feb 2019
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Classic cars on the docks
Some of the state’s finest vintage vehicles descended on Docklands in February, as the Alma Doepel Supporters Club played host to a motor enthusiast meet-up.
27 Feb 2019
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Creating an urban village
New CEO of The District Docklands George Karabatsos is very excited about the incredible opportunity that the precinct represents to the futures of both Docklands and Melbourne.
27 Feb 2019
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Park Cinema – March screenings
The final two Park Cinema movie screenings have been announced for March.
27 Feb 2019
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Burger heaven for overnight campers
Self-described “food lover” Joshua Bullock camped out for 20 hours on February 13 to ensure he was first in the queue when Carl’s Junior opened its Docklands store.
27 Feb 2019
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First Collins Wharf tower completed
Residents have started moving in to No. 1 Collins Wharf, the first residential tower in the Collins Wharf precinct in Victoria Harbour.
27 Feb 2019
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Celebrating St Patrick’s Day
Since 1897, St Patrick’s Cathedral has been a key focus for St Patrick’s Day celebrations.
27 Feb 2019
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Neighbour Day in Victoria Harbour
To celebrate Neighbour Day, Docklands residents are invited to a block party in Buluk Park, Victoria Harbour on Sunday, March 31 from 11am – 3pm.
27 Feb 2019
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Calls to dob in drug dealers
Local police and the City of Melbourne on February 14 asked locals to dob in drug dealers.
27 Feb 2019
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Fears lead to fewer fines
Melbourne councillors have been told almost $2 million in parking fines was not collected in the last quarter mainly because of “infringement officers requesting to be paired up over safety concerns”.
27 Feb 2019
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Ice women are tops
Docklands-based Melbourne Ice Women’s (MIW) ice hockey team has won the VicSports Award for the best sporting team for 2018.
27 Feb 2019
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Stars unveil Marvel mural
A new mural and basketball court at Marvel Stadium was christened by Australia’s biggest basketball stars on February 19 in the lead-up to major events at the stadium later this year.
27 Feb 2019
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