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Big win for residents in parliamentary vote
The Owners Corporation Amendment (Short Stay Accommodation) Bill 2016 has been referred back to the Environment and Planning Committee for inquiry.
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Woolshed Pub to bounce back
The Woolshed Pub staff and management have been working frenetically to reopen their venue since a devastating fire on November 11.
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No tall towers for Harbour Town
The Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) last month confirmed that high-rise development will not be allowed in the small “in-fill” pockets surrounding Harbour Town Shopping Centre.
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Local resident awarded for saving drowning man
Docklander Kebrasca King was last month awarded for his brave act of saving a drowning man near the Webb Bridge.
Read MoreAnother rescue
River rescues seemed to the flavour of last month, with another performed at North Wharf on Sunday, November 20.
Read MoreRevised plans for Collins Wharf
Lendlease has been forced to amend its plans for apartment towers on Collins Wharf.
Read MoreChristmas in Victoria Harbour
Saturday, December 10 is when the Docklands community comes together to celebrate Christmas in Victoria Harbour.
Read MoreMake someone’s Christmas
Docklanders can help brighten up Christmas for Melbourne’s marginalised youth thanks to a Yarra’s Edge Social Club initiative.
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Taxi driver assaulted
Police are searching for two men who allegedly attacked a taxi driver in Docklands on Saturday, September 3.
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Harbour Esplanade bike party
Good Cycles’ new bike hub on Harbour Esplanade was launched with a two-wheel-themed party on November 10.
Read MoreVillage St traffic tension
Village Docklands owners’ corporation (OC) is upset about planned changes to traffic flow on Village St because it says the change will inconvenience residents.
Read MoreShort-stays referred to committee
The Opposition has delayed the second reading of the short-stay accommodation bill by referring it to a parliamentary committee for further scrutiny.
Read MoreWatergate ordered to pay costs
The Supreme Court costs court has ordered the Watergate Owner’s Corporation (OC) to pay short-stay operator Paul Salter $133,500 in costs after losing a series of cases.
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Another year at the helm for Joh
Johanna Maxwell has been returned as president of the Docklands Chamber of Commerce for a fourth year following the group’s annual general meeting (AGM) on November 10.
Read MoreExplanation for new park underutilisation
The City of Melbourne says it is easing Ron Barassi Senior Park into its role as home to inner-city sporting clubs.
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We welcome him, he welcomes us
Docklands is not only getting a new international hotel, it’s getting a new hotel manager who wants to engage with the community.
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Victory for Village Docklands
Collins Square developer Walker Corporation will fund a pool enclosure for apartment tower Village Docklands after many years of negotiation.
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Drive-in movies for Harbour Town
Drive-in cinema comes to Harbour Town on Boxing Day, as part of a new venture by local entrepreneurs The Backlot Studios.
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Docklanders’ claim to fame
Docklands residents have claimed this year’s prize for a photo competition launched by the Blue Knot Foundation.
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New artwork for Docklands
Docklands has a new piece of public art, thanks to the Victoria Point owners’ corporation and Wonderment Walks Victoria.
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