City of Melbourne chief Alison Leighton to take leave as acting CEO appointed
City of Melbourne councillors have endorsed the council’s general manager of infrastructure and amenity, Rick Kwasek, as acting chief executive officer for a six-week period from June 26 to August 7 while CEO Alison Leighton is on leave.
Docklands run club builds community connection
A win for Docklands families, but we need answers
Business
From one café client to 60 brands: The growth of Born Social
When Janelle Warner launched Born Social in 2017, she wasn't thinking about international expansion, offices in New York or managing a team of more than 20 people.
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TAP831: Docklands’ local
Tucked away on the corner of Merchant St and 831 Bourke St, TAP831 is something of a rare find in Docklands – a welcoming pub and restaurant that has built a loyal following among the local business community while also becoming a favourite stop before a game or concert at Marvel Stadium.
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Century 21 City Dock opens in NewQuay
A new real estate agency has opened its doors in Docklands, with Century 21 City Dock establishing a street-front office on Caravel Lane in NewQuay.
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New Docklands law firm ASKY opens with community focus and global outlook
Docklands has welcomed a new legal practice to the precinct, with ASKY International Lawyers opening its doors and positioning itself as a firm focused on accessibility, multicultural understanding and long-term community connection.
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When an unexpected expense hits: What your borrowing options actually look like in Australia
Most people's financial planning accounts for the expected. Regular bills, known commitments, the expenses that appear on the same date every month.
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New Docklands law firm ASKY opens with community focus and global outlook
When an unexpected expense hits: What your borrowing options actually look like in Australia
Columns
Greening Docklands
We welcome the City of Melbourne’s recent call for Melburnians to join in the mission to create a garden city.
The inseparable link between money and mental health
Market momentum grows on the waterfront
Docklands: Firelight returns, and the harbour takes centre stage
Expressions of interest: FREE electrification assessments for eligible apartment buildings
Local News
Pam the Bird suspect arrested after Bolte Bridge standoff
A man who appears to be alleged “Pam the Bird” graffiti artist Jack Gibson-Burrell has been arrested at Collins Wharf in Docklands following an hours-long standoff with police on the Bolte Bridge.
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Police in standoff with Bolte Bridge graffiti trespasser
Police are working to safely remove a man from the eastern tower of the Bolte Bridge after he allegedly scaled the structure and painted a large “Pam the Bird”-style graffiti tag during an hours-long standoff on Tuesday morning.
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Run Melbourne returns to Docklands
Run Melbourne will return to Docklands on Sunday, July 19, with thousands of runners set to pass through the precinct as part of one of the city’s biggest annual running events.
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Crowds flock to waterfront market
The Docklands Waterfront Farmers’ Market has continued its strong start, with almost 5000 people flocking to Harbour Esplanade for its second instalment on June 21.
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Docklands run club builds community connection
A new free monthly run club is bringing Docklands locals together for fitness, coffee and community connection.
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Delay in the release of new draft owners’ corporation legislation now cause for concern
TAP831: Docklands’ local
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