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Train driving in the Goods Shed
It’s a lovely coincidence that the state’s V/Line train drivers are being instructed in the Goods Shed North, a spiritual home of Victoria’s railways.
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Social club
The next Docklands Social Club event is at TAP831 on Tuesday, August 14.
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Is granitic sand silting the Yarra?
Silt build-up in the Yarra River around the Webb Bridge and Collins Landing may be largely due to the widespread use of granitic sand, according to long-time Yarra’s Edge resident Len Wright.
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First timber office block for Docklands
The first cross laminated timber (CLT) office building approved in Melbourne is to be built at The District Docklands.
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Star upgrades
Melbourne Star Observation Wheel’s (MSOW) technical team will execute a planned upgrade to the attraction’s LED lightshow from August 31 to September 9.
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Ballot story sparks probe
Docklands News’s exclusive lead story in last month’s paper has led to a Local Government Inspectorate investigation into electoral irregularities raised.
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Connecting with water
Docklands Chamber of Commerce members took to the water last month, with a cruise and networking event on July 18.
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Brian Tanti hits the road
After more than 20 years working in and advocating for Docklands, love has lured Brian Tanti north to the Harbour City.
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Arnsdorf pop-up
Melbourne womenswear label Arnsdorf opened a pop-up store and offered personal styling at Collins Square from July 19 – 27.
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August activities at Docklands Art Collective
The Docklands Art Collective is running a range of weekly events throughout August at The District Docklands.
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Whovians unite!
The Doctor Who Club of Victoria (DWCV) held its Annual General Meeting at The Hub on July 14.
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Downtown lights the way
The most recent exhibition at the Deakin Downtown gallery, “No Turning Back – Artworks from The Torch”, will become a mainstay event in future years.
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Village St lights up
The lights have been switched on in Village St as part of an activation conceived by Development Victoria and Walker Corporation.
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Art auction: The Emmanueli Collection
The Mission to Seafarers hosted an art auction on July 12, with works by well-known artists such as R_O_N_E, photographer John Gollings and illustrative artist Jeremy Kyle.
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Upcoming events in Docklands
The Docklands Chamber of Commerce hosted a lovely networking night on Victoria Harbour, and we have another special information night coming up on August 9 – Digital Docklands.
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Sooky Romeo loves the attention
Romeo is a popular Maltese-Shih Tzu often attracting attention with his independent off-leash walks.
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Water views work for local novelist
Contemplating the calm waters of Victoria Harbour works for author Carol Jones, whose first “grown-ups” novel has been released internationally.
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OC discriminated against a disabled owner
Last month, a residential owners’ corporation (OC) in Travancore was found by the Supreme Court to be discriminating against a disabled owner by refusing to carry out modifications to its building to accommodate her wheelchair access.
Read MoreTaking the plunge on defect claims
Victorian consumers of plumbing services might be surprised to learn that they are protected by the most comprehensive statutory protections in Australia.
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Wonder dachshund
Wonder Woman was spotted in Docklands in disguise as a little dachshund named Lola on a walk with owner Nicholas.
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