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Docklands kids awarded school design prize
They may not have started primary school yet but the children from The Harbour Family and Children’s Centre in Docklands sure know what they would like to see in their “dream” school.
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Local schools are overflowing
Inner-city state schools are overflowing, with almost all of the government schools available to Docklands students above capacity, according to a local lobby group.
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Price cut sees ferry numbers grow
Port Phillip Ferries has seen a steady increase in passenger numbers since slashing ticket prices in mid-June.
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Shortlist for Western Distributor construction
The State Government has narrowed down the field of contenders vying to build the Western Distributor.
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Sloppy records
The City of Melbourne has said it will fix errors in its property lease register after Docklands News recently brought mistakes to its attention.
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School holiday fun
If you’re looking for something fun to do during the school holidays then look no further than Harbour Town Melbourne.
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Networking in Docklands
Local stakeholders were treated to a middle-eastern feast at the June Docklands Networking lunch.
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New chairman for mission
The former chairman of the Port of Melbourne Corporation as joined the Mission to Seafarers Victoria (MtSV) as its new chairman.
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MPavilion set to open
Docklands’ newest community space is set to open this month.
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Lunchtime learning
Looking for something interesting to do on your lunch break?
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Donation for Alma Doepel
Alma Doepel was granted a $7500 cheque last month from the Freemasons Foundation of Victoria to assist with her restoration.
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Everyone’s talking about it
It’s an issue that has been known to elicit opinions from even the most non-committal.
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Local paddlers head to Hong Kong
Two local dragon boat teams hit the water in Hong Kong last month, competing at the International Dragon Boat Race.
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Adding some sparkle
The annual Docklands Winter Fireworks are back this month, bringing a little bit of sparkle to your Friday nights throughout July and August.
Read MoreSoccer friendly sparks anti-social behaviour
A friendly game between the Socceroos and Greece at Etihad Stadium last month was marred by anti-social behaviour.
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Do we give too much? Or not enough
It is sometimes a precarious line between our empathetic drivers and our self-protective mechanisms that makes discerning between when you have given someone too much already, and when you just know there’s no limits to how much you will give. Sometimes with little to no return, but that’s not the point of giving, right?
Read MoreIt’s always a good time to join the Docklands Chamber of Commerce.
Need more money – Start with some curling – 6pm June 2
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Things to consider when purchasing an apartment
Inner city apartment living is one of the fastest growing sectors in the Melbourne property market. Docklands is a prime example of the popularity of inner city apartment living. But from a legal perspective, what should you consider if you are purchasing an apartment?
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No job too big or too small
For our local “Mr Fix It” Richard Jeney, otherwise known by his business name as Clever Dick The Handyman, it’s often the smallest jobs that are the most satisfying.
Read MoreRecreational power lifting – pros and cons
Power lifting, Olympic lifting and cross-fit styles of training are all hot ways to train these days for both men and women.
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