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District foodies adapt
A growing list of Docklands businesses are adapting their operations to our lockdown restrictions instead of closing their doors.
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Leading under lockdown
As some organisations struggle to keep connected during the coronavirus pandemic, 1st Docklands Girl Guides are leading the way after moving weekly sessions online.
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Council extends construction hours
The City of Melbourne has temporarily adjusted the management of construction activity in “certain cases†in the municipality in a bid to fast-track construction projects, save jobs and help limit the economic impact of coronavirus (COVID-19).
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City of online literature
The CBD and surrounds is defined in part by its public libraries, with Melbourne listed as a UNESCO City of Literature. There is something iconic, and unique, about the State Library of Victoria, the City Library, Boyd and the Library at the Dock.
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The importance of running a well-maintained building
“Do we really need to pay to get the anchor points certified every year?” … “Do you want someone to fall off the roof?”
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Adorable therapy
These two red toy poodles, Mazie and Matisse, drew adoring looks from passers-by as their owner Frances spoke to Docklands News on a bench along NewQuay Promenade last month.
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Maritime matters
Maritime heritage and the maritime sector are very significant elements of Melbourne’s culture and economy. This is especially the case in Docklands.
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Melbourne Water moving to Docklands
Melbourne Water has committed to locate its new 12,100m2 head office facility at 990 LaTrobe St, in the south east corner of Digital Harbour above the link road access to Etihad Stadium.
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We need a clear cladding policy – now!
We are still waiting for a coherent government policy on combustible cladding that can provide clarity for owners’ corporations (OCs) facing massive bills for rectification.
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Sustainability in a pandemic world
Paraphrasing Ernest Hemingway, unfolding developments move slower until they happen suddenly. Today, the coronavirus outbreak may lead to a tipping point at which gross domestic product and its supporting metrics are supplemented by alternatives more conducive towards a sustainability transition.
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Five strategies to get through coronavirus (COVID-19)
COVID-19 is not the only thing that’s contagious at the moment … so is the fear, anxiety and overwhelm that’s permeating our community.
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A new perspective from Batman’s Hill
Hello Docklands News readers. My name’s Tim and I’ll be periodically keeping you abreast of the comings and goings in the Batman’s Hill precinct.
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How the virus has hit Docklands
The Docklands community and economy are, like the rest of the world, wading through an unprecedented experience.
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Hoarding goes up
Permanent hoarding was installed by Development Victoria on March 12 around Central Pier to secure the now closed site.
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A different crisis for the worse off
When society grinds to a halt, events are cancelled, businesses shut and most of us head indoors to self-isolate, but what happens to our vulnerable?
Read MoreCouncil well placed to support battling businesses
At a time when small business is getting wiped out by the coronavirus, it was good to see City of Melbourne councillors nimbly come up with a $10 million support package at the committee meeting held on March 17.
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Community isolation
Teja Sri Kaja decided to move to Docklands two years ago to be submerged into a new community.
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From the Mission to Seafarers
To all seafarers and port workers, the unsung and unknown frontline key workers for the movement of essential cargo to keep all countries’ wealth and health stay afloat during this extraordinary time. Thank you.
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Gig economy grey area
In November last year, food delivery drivers working for platforms like UberEats in the CBD were targeted in a Victoria Police traffic operation. Two hundred infringement notices were issued, with at least a quarter of offences relating to delivery bike users.
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Georgea’s Good Friday
The District Docklands' CEO George Karabatsos was one of a number of high-profile guests who participated in 3AW's Neil Mitchell's Good Friday Appeal fundraiser at Melbourne Star on Friday, March 6.
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