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Corporate health and wellbeing
It’s no secret that great companies invest time, energy and resources into providing opportunities for their employees and teams to improve themselves.
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Another door will open
They say it’s always darkest just before the dawn. I imagine it’s always the coldest too.
Read MoreLuv thy NABERS (for apartments)
Awareness of our vertical living lifestyle is slowly growing, but unfortunately, one key characteristic is that we are “energy guzzling”.
Read MoreHere’s an idea
An idea crossing the river, rather than using a tram bridge. Has any consideration been given to a simple ferry boat from one side to the other? You could charge $2.50 each way, or if you use Myke free? Could it run each 30 minutes?
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Short-term investors not welcome
Local Docklands developer Mohan Du will no longer sell apartments to investors planning to use them for short-term letting.
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This is the future
Lord mayor Sally Capp introduced 20 new local leaders at the June 27 Docklands Community Forum (DCF).
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Making music at The Dock
A number of budding young music producers turned out at The Dock on June 21 for a musical production workshop.
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‘‘Secret’’ works at primary school site
Work has started on the Docklands Primary School site, but the government is refusing to reveal its timeline.
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Let there be Firelight!
The second annual Firelight Festival erupted successfully in Docklands at the end of June.
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A future for wooden boat building
The Wooden Boat Centre, on the western end of North Wharf, floats along the trajectory of Docklands history – if you take it for granted that a rising tide lifts all boats.
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Come out and get social
The next Docklands Social Club event is on Wednesday July 11 at the Woolshed, 161 Harbour Esplanade at 7.00pm.
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How many agencies does it take to change a lightbulb?
Chris Stewart found himself asking this question when he decided to finally file a complaint about the two D4 Docklands Park/Harbour Esplanade tram shelters, which have been sitting in the dark for at least over a year now.
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Richard Foster ‘‘lied to us’’
Melbourne councillor Nic Frances Gilley used the occasion of endorsement of the council’s Reconciliation Action Plan 2018–20 on June 5 to accuse former councillor Richard Foster of lying.
Read MoreMelbourne is still Green
The latest federal electorate redistribution has removed Flemington and Travancore – strong Greens areas – from the seat of Melbourne held by Green MP Adam Bandt.
Read MoreGeelong ferry trial
Port Phillip Ferries is looking to expand its Docklands ferry routes, with two free trial dates being scheduled for Geelong this month.
Read MoreMapping from the Star
On June 19, the Melbourne Map team took a flight on the Melbourne Star to view the city from new angles.
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Final office tower tops out
Lendlease’s on June 15 celebrated the topping out of 839 Collins St, Victoria Harbour’s last major commercial building.
Read MoreCouncillors attempt to lift the veil
In the post-Robert Doyle era, city councillors are attempting to make the City of Melbourne less secretive and more transparent.
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Docklands Studios cranks up
Docklands Studios says it is approaching one of its busiest periods ever in the second half of 2018.
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Container-inspired apartment block
Digital Harbour Holdings has applied for planning permission to build a new 25-storey apartment tower on Harbour Esplanade.
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