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Get crafty in Docklands this November
The Cauldron has you covered for crafty goodness this festive season. If you've ever thought of trying a new craft, or skilling up on your stitching and papercraft techniques then we have fun filled creative weekend session calendar for you in November.
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What Aussie businesses need before building their website
Before you hire a designer or sign up for a DIY website builder, it’s worth slowing down for a minute. Rushing into a new business site without a few basics in place often leads to stress, additional costs, and a final product that doesn’t truly align with your goals.
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No “ghost footprint”
The harbour looks so much better now that Central Pier has been demolished. It has really opened the vista. Marking the footprint of the demolished pier with buoys and lights is totally unnecessary.
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Untapped potential: Should Docklands be a bigger part of the Melbourne Fringe Festival?
The Melbourne Fringe Festival, one of Melbourne’s most entertaining arts festivals, returns in 2025, running from September 30 to October 19.
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A look at the evolution of beauty standards in Australia
The concept of beauty has continually evolved in Australia, from a traditional sun-kissed surf culture to today’s influencer-driven aesthetics.
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Want to up your crafting game?
The Cauldron – craft connect, is now offering classes in knitting, beginner basics to refresher courses and help with final construction.
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Docklands Community Garden hosts planting event
The Docklands volunteer gardening community gathered on Saturday, May 10 to prepare all of the beds and then plant the autumn/winter crop.
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Docklands deserves its share: a winter moment to reclaim our future
As winter sets in and Docklands lights up for the Firelight Festival this July, it’s also time for residents and traders to turn their attention to something equally important: our city’s future.
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From dated to digital: an apartment building’s journey to a smarter, future-proofed future
Cobwebs in the walkways, lift buttons that had seen better days, and internet speeds that felt like a relic from a bygone era – that was everyday life in one of Melbourne’s well-known 1990s apartment towers, before our committee decided to act.
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How to get ready for your kid’s birthday party: five steps to make it unforgettable at home or about
Planning your child’s big birthday party is always an exciting yet sometimes overwhelming task. After all, you want it to be memorable, fun and special, not just for your child but also for their friends and your family.
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Let’s talk local: the benefits of supporting small and local businesses
Did you know that small businesses make up 98 per cent of all businesses in Australia? They’re the backbone of our economy and the heart of our communities, providing jobs, unique products, and a strong sense of local identity.
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The history and origins of Easter feasts
Isn’t it an odd tradition that the resurrection of Christ is marked by the consumption of chocolate eggs supposedly delivered by an anthropomorphic rabbit?
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Put away the phone and come craft in Docklands
The Cauldron – craft connect, is a social crafting program supported by the City of Melbourne. It started as a simple community connection idea formed from discussions by the Docklands Stakeholder Group.
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A call to register pets in Docklands
May I invite the City of Melbourne to take out an ad in the next issue of our local paper to educate my neighbours on why pet registration is important?
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The Cauldron – craft connect 2025
Welcome to 2025! If you’ve made a New Year’s resolution to spend less time on your screens and more time on yourself then “The Cauldron – craft connect” might be the place for you.
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Early works under way at Gurner’s Elysium Fields
Site establishment and earth works have begun on Gurner’s Docklands project at 208-226 Harbour Esplanade.
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Australia’s cybersecurity under scrutiny: how Aussie businesses can improve
Cyber security threats have never been more real and pronounced than they are in 2024.
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The importance of public transport systems in growing cities
As the worldwide population grows, cities are experiencing unprecedented growth, and the challenges of urbanisation become increasingly complex.
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How to have a family-friendly day in Melbourne’s CBD
Are you planning a family day outing in Melbourne? The central business district of Melbourne has much to see and explore for both adults and kids alike.
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Expand your horizons, career opportunities with Lucas.
At Lucas Real Estate, we believe in continual expansion. Expanding into new markets, expanding our reputation with sellers, and expanding the satisfaction of our clientele. Now, we’d like to help expand your career opportunities by joining the Lucas team.
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