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Housing affordability fears
Planning Minister Richard Wynne has started the long-anticipated debate on standards for apartment construction with the release last month of a discussion paper, ‘Better Apartments’.
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For those who don’t ‘‘get’’ Docklands
An upcoming documentary series will take a look at why the people who love Docklands feel the way they do about it.
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State MP and leader of the Australian Sex Party, Fiona Patten, visited Docklands last month.
State MP and leader of the Australian Sex Party, Fiona Patten, visited Docklands last month.
Read MoreMelbourne Visitor Shuttle price to again rise
The City of Melbourne has again increased the price of the Melbourne Visitor Shuttle (MVS).
Read MoreMore than $4000 was donated towards the Alma Doepel restoration project last month.
And so far this year a total of $14,705 has been contributed to the project.
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Progress on Docklands’ Ron Barrassi Senior Park
Docklands will soon have its own sports ground, with construction of Ron Barassi Senior Park not far off completion.
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Encounter with a native water rat
A few weeks ago, I encountered a rakali, a native water rat, for the first time.
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Progress on fountain and flames show
The consortium behind the Docklands fountain and flame show plans to submit its business case to the State Government this month.
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New towers for Victoria Harbour
Lend Lease is awaiting planning approval for a major residential development in Collins St.
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Docklands to host Edinburgh Tattoo
The world-famous Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo is coming to Docklands next year.
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Book your seat at the table
Get in quick to secure your seat at the June networking lunch.
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Bloomsday in Docklands
Bloomsday, the annual celebration of author James Joyce, is coming to Docklands this month.
Read MoreCollege football on the horizon
Docklands could host Australia’s first US College Football Bowl next year.
Read MoreMotorcycle theft increasing
Thefts of motorcycles are on the rise in Docklands according to local police.
Read MoreDrug dogs at Southern Cross station
A police operation at Southern Cross Station last month uncovered seven people carrying illegal drugs.
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New fireboat for MFB
A new $1.4 million fire-fighting boat will help protect Docklands waterways.
Read MoreWaterways group to make decision
The Lower Yarra River Use Future Directions Group is expected to make its recommendations on the future governance and management of the waterways this month.
Read MoreSocial Club is back
The Docklands Social Club returns this month with a community get together at VaBene on Central Pier on June 17.
Read MoreState budget action on development applications
The State Government has committed $1 million in its 2015-16 budget towards clearing the back-log of development applications awaiting planning approval.
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Berth celebrates fundraising success
NewQuay restaurant Berth raised more than $6000 for the Cancer Council last month through its “Biggest Morning Tea”.
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