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Step forward in water governance battle
The push for a single body to govern Docklands’ waterways was strengthened last month when Minister for Environment, Climate Change and Water Lisa Neville agreed to champion the cause.
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Following a seafarer’s journey
Thousands of seafarers visit Victorian ports each year, but where do they go once they re-board their ships?
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Bike messengers hit Docklands’ streets
Some 245 bike messengers from around the world converged on Dockands last month for the annual Cycle Messenger World Championships (CMWC).
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888 Collins St lights up
Docklands will become home to a world-first lighting design when Victoria Harbour’s 888 Collins St is completed.
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Historic World War One photographs on display
A moving photography exhibition depicting the work of WWI era photographer Josiah Barnes launches at the Library at the Dock this month.
Read MoreTEDx comes to Docklands
Docklands is joining the TEDx revolution, with the first event Setting Sail launching at the Library at the Dock this month.
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NewQuay tower approved
The City of Melbourne last month approved a 17-storey residential tower, to be built at the NewQuay Piazza site.
Read MoreCommendation nominations close this month
Time is running out for local business owners wishing to nominate themselves for the 2015 Lord Mayor’s Commendations.
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As work on the restoration of historic top-sail schooner the Alma Doepel continues at Shed 2, the restoration team and Docklands Chamber of Commerce continue to call for donations towards the project.
Around $1.7 million is needed to complete the restoration project, which would see the ship become an iconic part of Docklands.
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Ena to be auctioned
Edwardian steam yacht Ena will be auctioned this month.
Read MoreWharves to be removed
Work to remove sections of collapsing wharves at North Wharf will begin at the end of this month.
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Parachuting into the record books
Docklands resident and medical scientist Sandy Glenday is set to throw herself into a record-breaking attempt next month.
Read MoreJoin in the choir fun
Docklanders have jumped at the chance to take part in a local choir project currently taking place at the Library at the Dock.
Read MoreLegal advice at the library
An information session at the library this month will offer advice on making better legal decisions about life choices.
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Changing the future
A group of young Melburnians came together in Docklands last month with the aim of changing the future of the city they live in.
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Protecting our canine friends
A fundraising event in Docklands this month will raise money for abused dogs.
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Local dragon boaters make history
The Melbourne Flames made history last month, when it was named Australia’s premier dragon boat club at the national championships.
Read MoreThe “trickle down effect”
Where does fashion come from? This might sound like a silly question, but fashion is actually influenced by almost everything.
Read MoreReporting from the Chamber of Commerce
The Docklands Chamber of Commerce has been very busy throughout April.
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Harbour Esplanade
I wish to set the record straight about some of the comments made with the Harbour Esplanade Master Plan (‘Harbour Esplanade – the real story’, Docklands News, 1 April 2015).
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