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Thank you City of Melbourne
I am writing to thank the City of Melbourne and everyone else who was responsible for the stunning fireworks on NYE and Australia Day 2017.
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So much more than a gym
Push! Fitness can very well be the most innovative gym in Docklands.
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Rewind to 1980
It’s time to raid your mum’s wardrobe or your local op shop, because 80s fashion has been named one of the biggest trends of 2017.
Read More3D printing vertical villages
At Melbourne’s Sustainability Festival in February, four RMIT students showcased their “green innovations”.
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Docklands is not sinking
The City of Melbourne has assured Docklanders that our suburb is not sinking.
Read MoreYear of the Rooster
Join us in Docklands for the Chinese New Year. It’s the year of the Rooster.
Read MoreTracy’s toy poodles
Dog-lover Tracy enjoys walking her nearly identical-looking toy poodles, Phoebe and Pepper, along the waterfront where people are eager to stop and pat the easily excitable animals.
Read MoreLingerie on the outside
The corset of the 18th and 19th century that was worn under dresses has evolved from a tradition, to a special occasion piece of lingerie and now, to an accessory.
Read MoreRow, row, row your body
Indoor rowing is one of a few excellent low impact (almost no impact) activities you will find in a gym today. Taken as a warm up, short cardio blast or a longer endurance activity, rowing has many great benefits for the participant.
Read MoreA big year for We Live Here
We Live Here recently celebrated its first birthday and what a year it has been!
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And baby makes three
Locals concerned with the disappearance of Docklands’ nesting swans late last year will be pleased to learn that they are back – with baby!
Read MoreFireworks are losing their mojo
According to pedestrian counters, Docklands’ fireworks are losing their mojo.
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Christmas spirit
Boyd, Palladio and Sant’ Elia residents got into the Christmas spirit with donations to Anglicare via the Merchant St Woolworths.
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Order of Australia for Docklander
Long-term Docklander Alan Kinkade was on Australia Day appointed as a member of the Order of Australia for significant service to medical administration.
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Cafe with a wheely good purpose
Users at Library at the Dock will be heartened to know that their support of the library’s cafe is helping disadvantaged young people.
Read MoreCouncillor position saga to continue
Melbourne could be without an 11th and final city councillor for months, thanks to an attempt by the Victorian Electoral Commission (VEC) to overturn a decision made by a magistrate last year.
Read MoreHall of secrets
The level of secrecy adopted by the City of Melbourne has been brought into sharp focus by recent inquiries about its approach to filling the 11th councillor vacancy.
Read MoreWorks start on Village St
Work has started to convert Village St into a pedestrian and cycle-friendly precinct, with the potential for street festivals and other events.
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Roger’s ready to pass the baton
After seven long years as the president of the Docklands Community Association (DCA), Roger Gardner is ready to hand over to the next suitable candidate.
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Apartment standards have been relaxed
Victoria’s new apartments standards to become law next month are significantly more relaxed than the draft that was circulated in the middle of last year.
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