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Ferry on the way
The long-awaited Docklands commuter ferry service is one step closer to reality.
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Councillors visit Docklands
Five of Melbourne’s councillors toured Docklands last month, taking in the sights from the water.
Read MoreCommunity services to join boating hub
City of Melbourne has approved funding for a Docklands family services facility ahead of its 2013-2014 budget deliberations.
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Medibank building grows
Development of Medibank’s new office building continues to progress in the midst of the evolving stadium precinct.
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Renewal gets underway
The revitalisation of Docklands’ Waterfront City Piazza has begun with the first of the Docklands Spaces businesses moving into their new temporary homes.
Read MoreClarity on marketing stats
When it comes to marketing Docklands, the City of Melbourne has not been as generous as it has been claiming.
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One curtain drops and another opens
Cirque du Soleil may have finished its run, but another international touring show will soon arrive in Docklands.
Read MorePrecincts funding shake-up
The City of Melbourne funding of local groups, such as the Docklands Chamber of Commerce (DCC) has undergone a change in structure, with the abolishment of over-arching Melbourne Business Precincts (MBP) organisation.
Read MoreCouncil promises transparency
City of Melbourne has vowed to become a more accessible, transparent and responsive organisation in its new four-year plan.
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‘‘Mr Sold’’ VCAT case dropped
The Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) inquiry into former Docklands real estate agent Ali Abbas was withdrawn last month after he failed to appear at a third hearing.
Read MoreAuthorities hasten slowly on repair
Yarra Trams and City West Water took more than three months to fix a burst water pipe and repair a footpath on Harbour Esplanade.
Read MoreResidents join forces at planning forum
Docklands Community Association came together with the Southbank Residents Group and the Eastenders last month for a community forum about the Metropolitan Planning Strategy.
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Networking in Docklands
Around 40 Docklanders came together to network and enjoy lunch at the Docklands News Networking Lunch last month.
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Close shave at Yarra’s Edge
Yarra’s Edge residents and workers raised over $1500 for breast cancer research this month by shaving their heads.
Read MoreRoad closures update
The development of community facilities will cause some interruptions to normal traffic and public transport in Docklands over the next few months.
Read MoreFerocious Lions win their first NAB Cup
Brisbane has won its first ever NAB cup and first silverware in 10 years against Carlton by 40 points in March.
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Docklands courts open
Docklands’ new sports courts have officially opened and they’ve already seen a host of thrilling lunchtime matches.
Read MoreCrunch time for forum
The fledgling Docklands Community Forum is faltering and urgently needs to be empowered to act in its own right.
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Rats invade garden
Volunteers who care for the Docklands Community Garden say council has failed to act against a rat plague that is threatening to destroy the garden.
Read MoreCouncil wants out from obligations
The City of Melbourne intends to request to the State Government to relieve it of its special obligations to Docklands.
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