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A healthy heart
Even though I am ageing, one of my own personal goals as I wrap up 2018 in a couple of months is to finish the year in an improved physical, emotional and mental state when compared with 2017.
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Tram bridge is alive and well
It’s clear that the Yarra’s Edge tram bridge proposal is not going to figure as a state election issue, because no major party is prepared to sink the concept.
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The NewQuay renaissance
If liquor licence applications are a measure of hospitality business confidence, then Docklands is experiencing a revival.
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Council wobbles on Australia Day
There are indications that the City of Melbourne is divided and unclear about the controversy over Australia Day celebrations on January 26.
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Melbourne Awards
Docklands organisations have been nominated for the 2018 Melbourne Awards, the city's highest accolades.
Read MoreIt’s all about the kids
Lord Mayor Sally Capp and Junior Lord Mayor Chloe Amalfi on October 19 celebrated Children's Week by kicking off activities at the Melbourne Star.The wheel offered free ''flights'' for kids and conducted a number of activities.
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Livin’ in the 70s
This photo featured recently in a Living in the 70s exhibition at the Royal Historical Society of Victoria. It’s an aerial view of Swanson, Appleton and Victoria Docks and Railway Canal looking towards Melbourne’s CBD, c. 1970 [Courtesy Royal Historical Society of Victoria - PH-990045]
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Scholarship for Kangan student
Amber Gabelich, apprentice vehicle spray painter at the Kangan Institute in Docklands, has won an $8000 scholarship to study in the United States.
Read MoreGet social
Locals looking to meet fellow Docklanders are invited to Hooks on the Yarra (near the Webb Bridge at Yarra’s Edge on Tuesday, November 13.
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Lendlease unveils new headquarters
Local Lendlease staff have joined their suburban colleagues at a consolidated campus at the new Melbourne Quarter development in Batman’s Hill.
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2018 ANL Maritime Art Prize
This year’s ANL Maritime Art Prize has been awarded to Joni Dennis for her innovative work “Aye Aye Captain”, depicting the tenacious women sea captains in charge of container ships.
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Elma at 80
Popular Docklands resident Elma Crosbie turned 80 last month, a milestone marked by many of her local friends.
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New public mural
Docklands has some new public art, with a new mural by artist Rone being completed in Brentani Way within the Collins Square development.
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Marina security dispute
Boat owners at NewQuay Marina are in dispute with management over the number of security cameras required.
Read MoreLet’s get it right
After an exhaustive process, the Fishermans Bend Planning Review Panel's report was released by the state government early October.
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Journey through life
Deakin University Downtown Gallery in Docklands has joined with the Asylum Seekers Resource Centre (ASRC) to exhibit artworks by young people seeking asylum in Australia.
Read MoreMirvac’s final release
On October 20 Mirvac announced its third and final release of its waterside residences at Yarra's Edge.
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Musos come to play in Docklands
Thousand of music fans descended on The District Docklands on October 20 and 21 for the Docklands Blues Music Festival.
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