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Sam says ‘‘give us time’’
To suggest that Docklands suffers from a lack of planning is to suggest that we are looking at a finished product.
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Back on the ice and loving it
Docklander Sharon Hedley has returned to her childhood passion of figure skating after nearly 30 years and is blossoming from the experience.
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Long haul for VCAT action
The NewQuay traders’ battle with MAB Corporation looks like being a long and protracted matter with a timeline being set which extends well into next year.
Read MoreDocklands kids not welcome
Already without a primary school of their own, Docklands children are now likely to be zoned out of one of the closest government schools.
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North Wharf building revealed
Asset1 WTC has revealed its intentions for a 14-storey commercial building between Flinders St and Shed 5 at North Wharf.
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Love wins at art show
Love triumphed at this year’s ANL Maritime Art Prize with the winning entry going to a coded semaphore message summing up the exhibition’s theme.
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VicUrban becomes Places Victoria
VicUrban has become Places Victoria and Sam Sangster has been appointed its CEO.
Read MoreDesign project lasts one week
A wind-mitigating, design project has been short-lived with Places Victoria (formerly VicUrban) removing the structure after it was vandalised within a week.
Read MoreHappy birthday Platform 28
Platform 28 turned one last month and threw a party to thanks its most loyal patrons.
Read MoreSack Yarra Trams, says chamber
The Docklands Chamber of Commerce wants a new tram operator because it says Yarra Trams has failed the area.
Read MoreIrish joke over ‘‘our’’ cow
John Kelly’s ‘Cow up a Tree’ has caused a stir in Ireland where a local council has apparently paid €20,000 for the privilege of displaying a copy of the statue for 15 weeks to attract Christmas shoppers.
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Dining out Jewish style
Dining out took on new meaning for Docklands’ Jews last month. It meant eating their meals in a temporary, tent-like structure known as a sukkah.
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Seeing the bigger picture
Paul Doran is a regular customer at LATS Bakery-Cafe, in NewQuay. And his loyalty has paid off.
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Cranking up a free brekky
More cyclists participated in Docklands’ Ride to Work Day than ever before with an estimated 400 taking advantage of a free breakfast and other activities on October 12.
Read MoreLunch places are scarce
Fewer than 20 places are left for the December Docklands News Networking Lunch.
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History repeating
History repeated last month when historical figures James and Helen Gilbert came ashore in Docklands.
Read MoreBrazilian jiu-jitsu is anyone’s game
Docklands is home to the world’s greatest sports. Football, soccer, cricket, ice hockey and now even Brazilian jiu-jitsu.
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Pavilion takes shape
A temporary community pavilion is being built on the lowered wharf of Harbour Esplanade, near the intersection of LaTrobe St in Docklands.
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Ella, the Docklands dream dog
Ella loves her view of Docklands.
Read MoreCuisine Undercover - Fish Bar - 2 stars
A bit of character, not class, by the water
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