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A Gift for Docklands!
Modelled on Victoria's iconic Stawell Gift foot race event, Docklands will soon host a Gift of its own at Ron Barrassi Snr Park.
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An honorary Docklander
Yarra's Edge resident Keith Sutherland received a medal (OAM) in the general division of the Order of Australia in this year's Australia Day honours, for service to his former hometown of Bendigo.
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Frozen planning apps move through the pipeline
The first of 26 Fishermans Bend development applications that were ''called-in'' by the Minister for Planning in 2018 received the endorsement of the City of Melbourne in December.
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Potential overshadowing in Digital Harbour
The City of Melbourne is likely to ask the Minister for Planning to reduce the height of a development proposal in Digital Harbour to stop future public open space from being overshadowed.
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Love in the air for the return of the Sunday Market
Love will be the theme at NewQuay Promenade this February, with Valentine's Day celebrations ringing in the first Docklands Community Sunday Craft/Farmers Market for 2021.
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‘‘UooUoos’’ find homes in Docklands
Docklands became home to several ''UooUoo'' sculptures in January, as part of an art trail celebrating the 150th anniversary of the Royal Children's Hospital.
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Cladding ban announced
All future multi-storey developments are now prohibited from using high-risk cladding products for external wall cladding.
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Sky’s the limit for new vertical school at Fishermans Bend
A new secondary school at Fishermans Bend reached structural completion last month, with the vertical school topping out at four storeys.
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Docklands Probus team greets Antarctic
A party of eight from Docklands-based Bearbrass Probus club, which now has 60 local members, saw in the New Year in spectacular fashion.
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Sky high over the Yarra
By the 1920s, Australia was embracing the age of aviation. The England-to-Australia exploits of Keith and Ross Smith were inspiring future pioneers of the sky, while in far western Queensland, a small company known as QANTAS was taking off.
Read MoreReturning to Batman’s Hill
Hello again all. My first two columns on the Batman’s Hill precinct aimed to get you out and about and exploring the area, particularly during lockdown when engaging exercise could otherwise be hard to come by.
Read MoreFive tips to unplug and unwind this Christmas
Part of achieving a healthy work-life balance is allowing yourself to take a break. Whether you are going away for a short weekend away, or a longer trip, it is easy to unplug from a constant state of connectivity and unwind – with a little self-discipline!
Read MoreState cladding group splits from VBA
Cladding Safety Victoria (CSV) is splitting off from the Victorian Building Authority (VBA) to become the world’s first standalone agency for combustible cladding rectification.
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Calling all shipping enthusiasts!
Now that we are unmasked and strolling about unencumbered by compulsory mask-wearing, Docklands residents are literally very well placed to enjoy a bit more ship “spotting”.
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Spicing up your life at Spice Lab
Docklanders now have a new state of art sub continental supermarket for all their culinary and grocery needs.
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Income solutions for today’s investor
In a world that is always changing, investors are constantly searching for high-quality, consistent income solutions.
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Should council step in to regulate short-stay operators?
With the majority of the City of Melbourne's (CoM) 180,000 residents living in apartments, residents' groups across the city are proposing that the council forms a dedicated unit focused on the needs of apartment-dwellers.
Read MoreCouncil passes motion to build a city with Aboriginal focus
The City of Melbourne (CoM) has unanimously passed a motion to implement a new Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) from 2021.
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Community services return
Following the easing of COVID-19 restrictions, Victoria Harbour developer Lendlease and the City of Melbourne have reopened the outdoor exercise gym and provided safe circles for outdoor picnics at Buluk Park.
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