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Thank you new library
The promise of a jam donut took me to the newest and best thing on the Docklands scene last week – the new library.
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Make time to move – Theory!
A five-minute stretch combined with some mobility exercises at work can do wonders for your posture, health and wellbeing.
Read MoreDocklands to paint the town red
Thousands of people are expected to visit Docklands next month when the AIDS 2014 conference is held at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre.
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It sure is windy in Docklands!
Winter has well and truly set in and Docklands seems windier than ever.
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Putting the ‘‘community’’ back into the forum
The community has claimed ownership of the Docklands Community Forum, with forum representatives now facilitating the meetings.
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Short-stay saga continues
Hopes for an end to the long-running Watergate short-stay case were quashed last month when the Building Appeals Board (BAB) decided the case should proceed to a full hearing.
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Firing up on Friday nights
Docklands is the place to be this winter, with fireworks set to light up the waterfront every Friday night throughout July and August.
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Guy shies away from short-stays
Planning Minister Matthew Guy has backed away from the issue of short-stay apartments, despite previously vowing to take action.
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Stink over closed toilets
NewQuay visitors and business owners are frustrated over the closure of the last public toilet in the precinct.
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Alma Doepel restoration needs more money
Around $1.7 million is needed to complete the restoration of Docklands’ historical three-masted topsail schooner, the Alma Doepel.
Read MorePresidential intrigue in Docklands
Bill and Hillary Clinton are expected to visit Docklands this month, with Victoria Harbour tipped to be a major focus of their visit.
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Excitement from city designer
Docklands is at an “incredibly exciting stage” according to City of Melbourne director of city design Rob Adams.
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Space and water are our top priorities
The community wants Harbour Esplanade to provide more open space and interaction with the water, according to feedback received during the recent community consultation.
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Mystery bubbles raise questions
Giant crabs? A gas leak? Rotting vegetation?
Read MorePolice raid Docklands hotel room
Police raided a hotel room in Docklands last month following the arrest of two men over a credit card skimming racket.
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The other side of Docklands
This makeshift camp is probably Docklands’ worst residential address but for couple Trisha and Glen, it is home.
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Monumental art project ready to start
MAB Corporation is behind schedule on its “Monument Park” project but work on the large-scale artwork is expected to begin this month.
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Want to hear a story?
The Library at the Dock is set to host a series of free storytelling shows running from July through to December.
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NBN connection for Dock 5
High-speed internet is coming to Dock 5, with the NBN Co expected to install fibre in the building this month.
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Remedial works for EXO
Lend Lease is installing insulation in the roof of EXO in Victoria Harbour, after temperature changes caused the building to start making strange noises.
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