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Victory for short-stays
Short-stay operators breathed a sigh of relief last month, when the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) found owners’ corporation (OC) rules prohibiting the practice were invalid.
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Revamp for Harbour Town
Shoppers will soon be shielded from the elements when a multimillion-dollar transparent roof canopy is installed at Harbour Town.
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Skies to light up
The harbour skies are set to sparkle this winter, with the return of the free Friday night fireworks at Docklands.
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Celebrating the water
According to Adam Buchholtz, no two days in Docklands are ever the same.
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Winter has arrived in Docklands
This is a great time to rug up and take a walk around Docklands’ waterways, enjoy winter warmers at the numerous cafes and restaurants, discover our rich maritime heritage and even learn about the people who lived here before Melbourne was born.
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Time is important
Owners’ Corporations (OCs) need to observe time limitation periods for bringing a building defect claim.
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Keeping sweet in Docklands is a French thing to do
I’m going to say something I shouldn’t say: getting away from my desk is one of the best things about working. Let’s hope my boss doesn’t read this!
Read MoreThe amazing, but complex, foot
We put socks and shoes on them most days and, for sure, we know our size.
Read MoreSomewhere over the rainbow
We all have clouds that surround or follow us for short intense periods or, even worse, long drawn-out timeframes and I think we’ve all imagined a land far away that would free us from our pain and allow us to live in a place where dreams really do come true.
Read MoreLots of support for new food experience
Highroad, Merchant Society and Docklands Travel
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Chamber and Destination Docklands to co-operate
Destination Docklands and the Docklands Chamber of Commerce will this month announce greater formal co-operation.
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Council approves esplanade plan
City of Melbourne councillors have voted to accept Places Victoria’s Harbour Esplanade master plan, providing they get to see and approve all proposed buildings.
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Docklands cops move into new station
Local police will have an even greater presence in Docklands, after last month moving into the new Spencer St headquarters.
Read MoreVCAT decision on Watergate short-stay apartments is imminent
Owners’ Corporations (OCs) and short-stay operators around Victoria are awaiting the outcome of the Watergate Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) case.
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Docklands’ new marina lounge opens
Melbourne City Marina has opened its new lounge and its operators hope the facility will attract more boats to Victoria Harbour.
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Docklands’ Community and Boating Hub on track
Construction of the $8.1 million Community and Boating Hub in Victoria Harbour is on track for completion by the end of the year.
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Hotel proposed for Victoria Harbour
Another hotel could be on the cards for Docklands, with Lend Lease seeking investors for a luxury Victoria Harbour hotel.
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Getting to know you
Should the federal government run its full term, Docklands voters will have plenty of time to get to know endorsed Melbourne ALP candidate Sophie Ismail.
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Seafarers chart their journeys
An installation at the Mission to Seafarers’ Norla Dome last month saw the space transformed into a large-scale compass.
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