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AusPost Annex at The District Docklands to close
Australia Post has announced that it will close its Annex at The District Docklands in March representing a major loss for locals living and working within the NewQuay precinct.
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Community3008 to “replace the functions” of Docklands Stakeholder Group
The City of Melbourne says that the Docklands Stakeholder Group has wrapped up following the end of its term and its functions will now be replaced by the recently formed residents’ group Community3008 inc.
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Docklands welcomes British sailor Pip Hare
The Docklands boating community has thrown its arms around internationally acclaimed British Sailor Pip Hare, who departed Victoria Harbour on January 14 after staying in the precinct since late December.
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Is Development Victoria planning its exit from Docklands?
An end date for Development Victoria’s cessation from its authority over Docklands may be on the horizon amid speculation that it could be handing over its planning powers by 2030.
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The Melbourne Star Observation Wheel may soon “spin” again in Docklands
With September marking three years since the Melbourne Star Observation Wheel was permanently closed, hopes are alive that an “interested party” may soon have it spinning once again.
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Voices for Melbourne to fight for a new high school in Docklands
Lord Mayoral candidate Greg Bisinella, who is leading the resident-led campaign Voices for Melbourne, said his team was advocating for a new high school in Docklands to cater to the growing number of families living in the area.
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“From greening to governance”: Jamal Hakim’s “comprehensive vision” for Docklands
Docklands resident, Lord Mayoral candidate and current councillor Jamal Hakim has outlined his agenda for postcode 3008 should he be elected following October’s City of Melbourne local government elections.
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City of Melbourne signs joint statement demanding action on Moonee Ponds Creek
The City of Melbourne has united with community advocates to call on the Victorian Government to unlock desperately needed land along Moonee Ponds Creek and support its ongoing revitalisation.
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“Good progress” continues on Central Pier demolition
Development Victoria’s acting group head of precincts Ronan Mellan says it continues to make good progress on the removal of Central Pier from Victoria Harbour despite reports of delays during recent months.
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Greens and Team Hakim candidates withdraw from City of Melbourne election race
First-time Greens candidate Karl Hessian and Team Hakim candidate Bebe Oliver, who was vying to become the first-ever Indigenous councillor elected to the City of Melbourne, have both been forced to withdraw from October’s election.
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Arron Wood pledges new committee focused on “the basics”
Independent Lord Mayoral candidate and small business owner Arron Wood will establish a “Back-to-Basics Committee” made up of local residents and businesses who will provide direct feedback to City of Melbourne councillors.
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“Towers of shame”: Minister for Planning quietly approves Marvel Stadium plans
Minister for Planning Sonya Kilkenny has ignored scathing feedback from the City of Melbourne to gazette the AFL and Development Victoria’s controversial redevelopment of Marvel Stadium’s waterfront edge.
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Arron Wood to axe Greenline if elected Lord Mayor
The upcoming City of Melbourne elections have been turned into somewhat of a referendum on Greenline, with Lord Mayoral candidate Arron Wood pledging to scrap the project if elected in October.
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Cr Jamal Hakim pushing to make history in Melbourne
Lord Mayoral candidate and Docklands resident Cr Jamal Hakim is hoping to make history by having the first Greek-Australian Deputy Lord Mayor, and the first Aboriginal councillor elected to the City of Melbourne.
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Improved short stay reforms
The Victorian Greens have negotiated with the state government to agree on reforms to the short-stay accommodation industry.
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Renewed Arron Wood “energised” about the road ahead at Town Hall
“A fresh start, a proven record” is the message at the heart of Arron Wood’s reinvigorated bid for the City of Melbourne, citing a lack of vision for the city as his prime motivation for returning for another crack at Town Hall.
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The latest news on the City of Melbourne elections
We’ve learned plenty more during this past month about the makeup of the field competing for Melbourne Town Hall at October’s City of Melbourne elections. Here’s a snapshot …
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New hotel bringing a local Vibe to Docklands
On the lookout for a new local hangout, space to connect or somewhere to enjoy a delicious meal? Look no further than Docklands’ newest accommodation provider Vibe Hotel Melbourne Docklands.
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Site being explored for permanent Docklands Primary School campus
The Victorian School Building Authority (VSBA) is currently exploring opportunities for the future use of the site at the south-eastern corner of Little Docklands Drive and Footscray Rd opposite Docklands Primary School (DPS).
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Arron Wood returns to run for Lord Mayor
“A fresh start for the City of Melbourne” is the message former Deputy Lord Mayor Arron Wood is urging Melburnians to get behind as he makes a renewed bid for Town Hall.
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