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Local school approved
Docklands families will have a local school option after Melbourne councillors last month approved a proposal for a vertical school on King St.
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Ron Barassi Snr Park now open
Docklanders now have a place to kick the footy, share a barbecue and take their kids to play after Ron Barassi Snr Park was officially opened last month.
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Demolition to begin
Demolition of some of Docklands’ last remaining wharves will soon begin.
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Seniors celebrate in Docklands
Local and visiting seniors had the chance to explore Docklands last month during the Docklands Seniors Festival.
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Project for Wattle team
The team behind the restoration of Steam Tug Wattle will soon begin a new project, but they are unsure whether it will take place in Docklands.
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A fond farewell to Docklands
Michele Anderson sips her latte in a cafe along NewQuay Promenade for one of her last times as a Docklands resident.
Read MoreCommittee to be dissolved
Docklands will no longer receive special financial reporting after the Docklands Co-ordination Committee (DCC) is officially dissolved this month.
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A different kind of Docklands
As we await Harbour Esplanade’s redevelopment, a group of students from RMIT have imagined alternative futures for the public space.
Read MoreHigh drowning risk
Life Saving Victoria is completing a risk assessment of the Melbourne section of the Yarra River, including Docklands, after a report found it had the highest frequency of inland drowning incidents in Victoria.
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Alma Doepel fundraising update
It’s been a busy month for the Alma Doepel restoration team, with two professional shipwrights currently working full-time on the project.
Read MoreChamber AGM
The Docklands Chamber of Commerce will hold its Annual General Meeting (AGM) this month.
Read MoreNSW reforms show the way
The Owners’ Corporation Act in Victoria will be 10 years old early next year. When the legislation first came out, it was hailed around Australia as a highly progressive, sleek and sophisticated example of lawmaking at its “laissez-faire” best.
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Solve the puzzle and win a prize
Welcome back to a new instalment in Docklands News, where you’ll have the chance to win some wonderful prizes.
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Speedway thrills at Etihad
After an intense set of rounds, the 2015 FIM Speedway World Champion was crowned in Docklands on October 24.
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Local paddler recognised
Local dragon boater Johnny Golino was recognised for his years of service last month, receiving the Melbourne Flames’ first life membership.
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Owners ordered to replace cladding
Some 400 Lacrosse apartment owners have been ordered to replace the non-compliant cladding which covers their building.
Read MoreDiscovering Docklands
For Kelly Jensen, one of the most interesting parts of working in Docklands is discovering surprising elements accidently.
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Local developer awarded
Mohan Du has been awarded the API’s ‘Young Achiever of the Year’ in Victoria, for his work in Capital Alliance Investment Group.
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