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Beating pandemic blues and loving life … from her apartment
For retiree Rosemary Noble, beating pandemic boredom is proof that nothing is impossible: she has published a book, is learning Italian, and loves tapestry.
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It’s Women’s Health week!
If you haven’t heard about Women’s Health Week, in 2013, realising that there was no event dedicated to women’s health in Australia, Jean Hailes for Women’s Health ran the very first national Women’s Health Week.
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Lessons from Liverpool
Without question, the unique maritime heritage in Docklands precinct is significant to Melbourne and to Australia as a whole.
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Seen and unseen: Koorie artists tell their stories through art
A new exhibition showcasing the work of trailblazing First Nations artists from southeast Australia is heading to Melbourne.
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Discover “the Mission”
At the Mission to Seafarers I am still shocked by how many people have no idea of who we are and what we do in this lovely old building, “the Mission”.
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The silent swoopers of NewQuay
Dr John Officer was a venerated family physician. Tall, kindly, grey-haired, avuncular, and authoritative, he was a neighbourhood GP wholly dedicated to the wellbeing of his patients.
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Something fishy at Spencer Dock
By the early 20th century, several odours defined the dock areas.
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Plans for precinct revival faces further delay
A highly-anticipated activation strategy "to bring back the buzz" to Docklands has faced a further delay with community and stakeholder consultation to occur later this year.
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COVID scare forces hundreds into isolation
Hundreds of residents and workers in Docklands were forced into isolation after a host of locations emerged as COVID-19 exposure sites.
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New ferry terminal on the horizon
Melbourne billionaire Paul Little has unveiled plans to build a new ferry passenger terminal and community hub in Docklands in what could be a huge boost to "activate the esplanade".
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Keeping Docklands maritime history in shipshape condition
Against the Docklands horizon with its gleaming skyscrapers bobs a ship invoking more than 180 years of history.
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Businesses simply giving up after lockdown repeat
Businesses owners in Docklands are simply giving up and closing their doors for good as the devastating impacts of lockdowns takes its toll.
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Market traders staying optimistic about reopening
Traders at the Docklands Sunday Market are staying optimistic they will be able to reopen soon and look forward to bringing back the community vibe.
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Firelight Festival postponed again
Docklands much-anticipated Firelight Festival, which was set to provide a welcome economic boost, became a COVID casualty for a second time in as many months.
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Run Melbourne goes virtual
The sound of 20,000 runners descending on the street of Docklands will not be heard this year as Run Melbourne takes its iconic winter running festival online.
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We need a local pub!
“It is not just a thirst for a drink, it’s a thirst to meet and interact with others!”
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DODO encouraged by Hastings decision
Defend Our Docklands Or ... (DODO) convenor Michael Lindell believes that the State Government’s decision to fast-track the Port of Hastings is good for Docklands.
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Exercising in winter – what you need to know
First, a round of applause to you for exercising in the often harsh and bitter season of winter!
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