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DRG to host vertical living webinar
The Docklands Representative Group (DRG) will host a webinar on June 18 focused on help- ing local residential strata communities prepare for the world post COVID-19.
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Library to reopen
The Library at the Dock at Victoria Harbour will reopen on Tuesday, June 9, the City of Melbourne has confirmed.
Read MoreMums make the streets their own
Last month just off Collins St, local mums were taking pleasure in creating their own form of village life after the initial culture shock of the pandemic.
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Sunday market is back!
The Docklands Sunday Market returned to NewQuay Promenade with great success on May 24 as a refreshed Farmers Market.
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Full of Beans!
Three-year-old old English bulldog, Beans, loves to trot around Docklands Park.
Read MoreHow fast is fast fashion?
Apparel sales have risen sharply in recent years, as businesses have used “fast fashion” design and production systems to cut prices and introduce new lines more often.
Read MoreDon’t let working from home compromise your health and wellbeing
We are certainly undergoing unusual times that will forever mark the year 2020.
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Tyranny of distance?
Many readers will be familiar with the book by prominent historian Geoffrey Blainey, The Tyranny of Distance: How Distance Shaped Australia’s History.
Read MoreMicroorganism dismantles Airbnb - will it ever recover?
A big story to emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic has been its impact on the Airbnb juggernaut.
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A staunch Docklander
Eleven-year resident Rose Mercer said she moved to Docklands with her husband, Graham, to grow old gracefully.
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A short-stay ‘‘apocalypse’’
The rental market in Docklands is flooded due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic collapsing the short-stay market, according to real estate agents and short-stay operators.
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A message from the Lord Mayor
As we adjust to a radically different way of life, Melbourne must remain a caring city that lends a helping hand during tough times. We know this is an extremely stressful situation for most people and looking after those most at risk has never been more important.
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Virtual business summit provides important boost
The City of Melbourne’s online virtual business summit on April 16 has provided valuable support to many of the city’s businesses struggling due to the coronavirus.
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Firelight Festival cancelled
The City of Melbourne announced its decision to cancel the 2020 Firelight Festival to protect public health on April 17.
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Craft brewery produces hand sanitiser
An independent Docklands craft brewery has joined the fight against COVID-19 - by reorganising production to make hand sanitiser.
Read MoreCity hosts nation-first online ceremony
The City of Melbourne has hosted the first ''virtual'' citizenship ceremony to officially welcome the newest Australians to the community.
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Supporting our city businesses
Melbourne businesses are the lifeblood of the city, and the City of Melbourne is offering services to help support businesses affected by COVID-19.
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A dawn service to remember
In keeping with RSL Victoria recommendations and observing ANZAC Day 2020 from the home, the Docklands Chamber of Commerce (DCC) hosted two commemorations in Docklands on April 25.
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Lord Mayor reaches out
Lord Mayor Sally Capp held two meetings with all resident and precinct groups in the municipality on Friday, April 24, in an effort to ensure the City the Melbourne stays across local issues amid the coronavirus crisis.
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Forge sells out
Following a Victorian-first Australian Apartment Advocacy (AAA) trial, the final apartment in Yarra's Edge developer Mirva's Forge tower was sold in March.
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