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Book by June 10
There are still places available for the June Docklands News Networking Lunch, to be held at the Hilton, South Wharf on Friday, June 17.
Read MoreWard councillors are back on the agenda
Docklands could get its own councillor following a State Government decision to review the City of Melbourne’s electoral arrangements.
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Merchant St face lift
Victoria Harbour had some new landscaping last month, courtesy of Lend Lease and VicUrban.
Read MoreTourist train will boost retailers
Harbour Town retailers will receive a significant boost if a proposal to introduce people-moving tourist trains is successful.
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What a load of rubbish!
This photo shows that the rubbish contamination was so bad at Marina YE during recent floods that berths could not be used.
Read MoreArt project to help shelter pedestrians
VicUrban is funding a public arts project which will have the added benefit of sheltering pedestrians crossing the Collins St bridge in Batman’s Hill.
Read MoreWork needed on Central Pier
VicUrban will soon begin structural reinforcement of Central Pier after a routine inspection in April found structural deterioration of the historic landmark.
Read MoreAccolades for local properties
The ANZ Centre won the Australian Development of the Year Award last month, cementing it as Australia’s top property of the year.
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Residents respond to consultation
The Second Decade of Docklands draft initiatives were presented to local residents at the Hub last month by VicUrban and City of Melbourne representatives.
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Professor Adams is allowed to speak
Docklanders attending last month’s “D2” consultations got a rare first-hand glimpse into the thinking of Professor Rob Adams who is possibly the person with the most influence over the future of Docklands.
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The NAB Academy: on the frontier of learning
NAB has embraced a learning culture with the recent opening of its Academy flagship site at Docklands.
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For the love of Alma
Watercolour artist Maggie Chiara Cowling is an unusual regular at Docklands’ Shed 2, where the heritage sailing ship Alma Doepel is undergoing restoration.
Read MoreCommunity garden to be uprooted
Urban Reforestation’s community garden is on the move next month a short distance to another temporary location at the Victoria Harbour end of Merchant St.
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Part 2: The art of communication
Too bad if you want to cross Harbour Esplanade.
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What’s it like to live in Docklands?
Urban researcher Louise Johnson wants to talk to Docklanders about what it’s like to live here.
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Seeking liveability and sustainability
It is worth asking why Docklands should be treated as a place apart from the rest of the City of Melbourne and, if it is someplace different, what kind of difference Docklands seeks to make.
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MARVELLOUS MELBOURNE - Its Art and Soul
An exhibition of images at South Wharf this month goes some way to defining what makes Melbourne marvellous.
Read MoreLocal archaeology
The builders of the new NAB building between Etihad Stadium and the walking concourse uncovered some early colonial history last month.
Read MoreA great Docklands story
Bob's, Nine Elephants, Trikeman Billboards and Meehub
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Smudge rules in the city and the country
Meet Smudge the Shih Tzu-Poodle cross who rules NewQuay Promenade.
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