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The sailor’s pub: Mission to Seafarers
Docklands’ historic Mission to Seafarers in Flinders St now welcomes more than tourists seeking salves for their curiosity and spirituality.
Read MoreTrust is something that we should cherish.
It should be important to us that it is earned – both in its receiving and in its giving. It should be a value that we hold dear. If you say: “I trust them”, those words should speak volumes.
Read MoreMore attention to the provision of trees and parkland
Firstly it was great to hear Lord Mayor Robert Doyle state that a priority of his for Docklands is the greening of our area, meaning more attention to the provision of trees and parkland. I don’t think he meant Greening politically!
Read MoreDocklands’ boom supports Victoria
Where would Victoria be without the $2.2 billion that Docklands is currently injecting into the state economy?
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Docklands dreaming
Eight-year-old Billy Diplaros from Bentleigh West Primary School thought Docklands was very cool when he visited with his classmates last month.
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Curtain call for Kylie and friends
Kylie, Edna and friends might have to find another place to live if MAB’s NewQuay Central development proceeds.
Read MoreCity basks in Docklands’ reflected glory
The City of Melbourne has become a world environmental leader, largely thanks to the sustainability of Docklands.
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Thumbs up from Endeavour
The HMB Endeavour was moored in Docklands for 12 days during April, providing a direct link to one of the major events in Australian history.
Read MoreCar parking pressure mounts
Competition for parking spaces in Docklands is set to increase with the closure of the car park at the end of North Wharf Rd from May 4.
Read MoreBoaties plan to rally support
Docklands’ charter boat operators plan to stage a “regatta” in an attempt to improve their standing with decision makers.
Read MoreInterested in Kiwanis?
The Kiwanis service club wants to establish a club in Docklands and has invited interested people to a meeting on May 7.
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Ahoy Fr Bob and friends
Father Bob Maguire (right) got into the Docklands’ spirit last month when he brought a couple of his mates to check out community sailing.
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Docklands dodges a bullet
Docklands shook a monkey off its back last month when the spectre of a choking bridge across the entrance to Victoria Harbour was finally ruled out by the State Government.
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Expect action, says Lord Mayor
In putting himself forward for a second term as Lord Mayor, Cr Robert Doyle says Docklanders could expect action under his stewardship.
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Docklands turns it on
Docklands was at its sparkling best in early April for the Australian Dragon Boat Championships.
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New Docklands bridge
Planning Minister Matthew Guy has announced a new bridge to connect Northwharf and Docklands.
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A trip down memory lane for sailors
A group of World War II veterans enjoyed a day out on the water in Docklands on April 7 aboard one of the world’s last surviving Fairmile patrol boats.
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Councillor is shown the issues
A group of Docklanders took Melbourne City councillor Cathy Oke on a walking-tour last month to show her first-hand their issues with open space.
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‘‘Let’s Go Together’’ iPhone app
Access Melbourne has launched an iPhone application which will allow Docklanders to meet and share car trips with friends and co-workers.
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Alma soon to be high and dry
This artist’s impression shows the view that Docklanders will soon see of the historic three-masted, sailing-ship Alma Doepel.
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