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I will meet you at The District under the Melbourne Star
Just as we thought nothing would change, Premier Dan Andrews showed up in his North Face jacket and gave us permission to “go a bit higher up the shelf”.
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How to keep your brain healthy
Recently in the clinic, there has been a significant increase in number of people reporting brain- related symptoms, such as forgetfulness, fatigue and brain fog.
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Short-stays exploit family violence loophole
In a new low for a controversial industry, short- stay guests have claimed to be victims of family violence to get around the Stage 3 and 4 bans on Airbnb and similar services.
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It’s time to activate Docklands
It’s great to see universal agreement during the City of Melbourne elections that activation of Docklands is long overdue.
Read MoreLet’s think about “freedom” again
As restrictions finally ease around Melbourne, and indeed around Australia, the hint of freedom is tantalising.
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A cautionary tale for apartment owners
My wife and I are long-term Docklands apartment owners and residents.
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A Coode time on the Yarra
The Yarra means many things to many people. It has been a home for wildlife, a valuable resource for both the Wurundjeri people and European settlers, a gateway to the city for cargo ships, a leisurely ride for tourists, and a safety mattress for Birdman Rally contestants. However, no one would dare think of the Yarra as the site of a temporary railway.
Read MoreVicUrban boss quits
Docklands’ top-ranking bureaucrat David Young has resigned from VicUrban.
Read MoreA celebration for all occasions
It isn’t often that the well-bandied phrase “everything happens for a reason” rings so true in describing a person’s life. Still, for Yarra’s Edge resident and newly registered celebrant, Petra Harmer-Shrowder, it is nearly impossible not to think of any other.
Read MoreMission to Seafarers: Open to everyone from November 4
We have all been released from lockdown after many months of doing the right thing. Imagine if your lockdown was coming up to 17 months, and you have no idea when you might see your home or family again.
Read MoreFOMO: council’s activation plans revealed
As Victoria slowly emerges from lockdowns, the City of Melbourne will soon look to attract visitors back to the city and its much-loved venues, restaurants and public spaces with a “big old dose of FOMO (fear of missing out)â€.
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Docklands Primary School is built!
Construction was completed at Docklands Primary School in October. The school will officially open in time for term one in the new year.
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Hoon trouble continues at Yarra’s Edge
Residents at Yarra's Edge continue to be disturbed by hoon drivers following the easing of COVID-19 restrictions, with cars leaving fresh burnout marks along Lorimer St last month.
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Residents still concerned about short-stay
When Melbourne, and then Victoria, re-entered lockdown in July and August, some residents hoped that short-stay operators had been put out of business for at least the medium term, if not for good.
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Another step forward at Digital Harbour
Poly Australia's new Docklands building is officially the tallest tower in Digital Harbour, a precinct that will soon be a new focus of the suburb's development.
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Work starts to transform pedestrian link
The temporary walkway on Flinders St near the new Melbourne Quarter precinct closed early last month while construction of an upgraded pedestrian link between Docklands and the CBD takes place.
Read MoreDocklands gets a taste of its council candidates
The Docklands Chamber of Commerce (DCC), supported by Docklands News, hosted a meet the Lord Mayoral candidates event via Zoom on Wednesday, October 7 ahead of the local council elections on October 24.
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Humanity and the sea - maritime art goes virtual
A portrait of Behrouz Boochani - the outspoken refugee activist who was held in detention by the Australian government for six years - has won a category award in the Mission to Seafarers Victoria’s (MtSV's) Maritime Art Prize.
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Docklander recognised for global leadership
Local resident and former Docklands News sustainability columnist Kaushik Sridhar was recently acknowledged in the top 100 of a global ranking on corporate social responsibility (CSR) leadership.
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Goodbye, Festival Hall
The Hillsong Church has purchased Festival Hall after a long period of confusion over the iconic Melbourne venue's future.
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