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Doyle at the end of his tether on oBikes
Lord Mayor Robert Doyle has come “to the end of his tether” with the operator of the oBike scheme and is preparing to act.
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Underspending on works and staff blowout
How does the City of Melbourne manage to consistently underspend its capital works budget by tens of millions of dollars every year?
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The Property Council’s market report released in August shows Docklands has the lowest office vacancy rate in inner-city Melbourne.
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Grant for Hatch Quarter
Last month, Hatch Quarter won a LaunchVic third-round grant for a project to support migrants and refugees start businesses.
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What a journey for our suburb
Docklander Steve Myrteza took this photo 20 years ago when he first moved to Melbourne and, wow, hasn’t Docklands come a long way!
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City joins WeChat
The City of Melbourne has officially joined Chinese social media platform WeChat.
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Big boost for start-up business
Scott Ko’s recent new business idea is about to be turbo-charged after last month winning the inaugural Hatch Quarter Startup Prize.
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182 years of a multicultural city
Live concerts, roving entertainment, food trucks and a performance about the arrival of Melbourne’s first European inhabitants marked the celebration of its 182nd anniversary on August 27.
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Mystery object identified
Observant Dock 5 resident Roger Hannaker was curious about a retractable structure which emerged on August 20 from the roof of the yet-to-be-completed Marina Tower.
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1000 new Docklanders by Christmas
Some 1000 new Docklanders are expected to start moving into Hiap Hoe’s Marina Tower in NewQuay by the end of the year.
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Award for Aqui and Promenade
NewQuay residential buildings Aqui and Promenade have recently won Silver in the 2017 Melbourne Design Awards’ architecture category.
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Marriott hotel gets tick of approval
Planning Minister Richard Wynne has approved Capital Alliance’s 17-storey twin-building Marriot Hotel on Waterfront Way.
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Architectural charm in Docklands
With a number of NewQuay’s developments within its portfolio, local architecture company DKO has been making a significant contribution to Docklands’ architectural character.
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Sounding Histories marks mission birthday
Historical research and art blend at the Mission to Seafarers this month will coincide with the 100th anniversary of Docklands’ architectural treasure.
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Work starts on Yarra’s Edge sheds
Work is underway removing lead-based paint from old sheds at the western end of Yarra’s Edge.
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An entertainment wonderland
Docklanders will be spoiled for entertainment options when the Wonderland Spiegeltent “pops up” this month next to Channel Seven.
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Winter Glow wraps up
The last of the Docklands Winter Glow talk series on August 22 saw social enterprises discuss the burgeoning non-profit industry in Melbourne.
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Social Club in Yarra’s Edge
The next Docklands Social Club dinner is being held at Hooks restaurant in Yarra’s Edge on Tuesday, September 12.
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Book today for the September 22 Docklands Networking Lunch.
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Open space gets a makeover
Open space between Harbour Esplanade, Collins St and Waterview Walk has been revamped to include an exercise station, a ping pong table, landscaping and upgraded footpaths.
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