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More short-stay abuse - with no recourse for residents
More short-stay abuse - with no recourse for residents
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Sustainability - March 2020
Preparing for a circular economy
Read More2020 in Yarra’s Edge
Now that the festive season is behind us, it’s time to focus on the year ahead.
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Resourcing Gippsland
Deb Sullivan lives in NewQuay and works in emergency management for the North West Metro Region, which encompasses the City of Melbourne.
Read MoreVCAT rules termination payment was unlawful
In an order published by VCAT at the end of 2019, Your Body Corporate Pty Ltd (YBC) and its directors, were ordered to repay the sum of $192,465 plus interest for fees it unlawfully deducted from an owners’ corporation’s (OC) account upon termination as OC manager.
Read MoreThe importance of sitting correctly to save your spine
We’ve all heard it before, sitting is bad for you. But do we really know how harmful it is to our health?
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New offerings at The District Docklands Market Lane
While The District Docklands continues to expand, so too does the abundance of quality food offerings for shoppers.
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Mercurio visits Docklands’ garden
Paul Mecurio made a visit to Docklands’community garden on February 10 to film a segment for his television show, Mecurio’s Menu.
Read MoreBring on the lasers
I am all for the Laservision instalment. I think it will be great for the Docklands, it will add to the area, it will add vibrancy, colour and, most importantly, it will bring people to the area. Businesses that are struggling now will benefit from the people coming to see the spectacle. New businesses will be born, more jobs will be created, win-win.
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Dachshunds for days!
With two Dachshunds sitting in a pram and two more walking alongside it, Naomi and her four dogs stand out as they stroll through Docklands Park.
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Jumping for joy!
Yarra's Edge resident and qualified dog trainer Diona Chu has some of the happiest clients in town, as three-year-old Beau demonstrated at Point Park last month.
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Questions remain over sunlight
New legislation aimed at protecting inner-city parks from overshadowing has been amended to remove Docklands from its remit at the direction of the Minister for Planning Richard Wynne.
Read MoreEvent fees dropped to boost Docklands
The City of Melbourne has approved a plan to waive permit fees for public events in Docklands until the end of 2020 in an effort to counter the impact of Central Pier’s closure.
Read MoreNew council leader
The City of Melbourne has announced the appointment of a new general manager of strategy, planning and climate change.
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Seabins switched off to protect ducks
Last month Docklands News reported the introduction of Seabins at Yarra's Edge Marina, but the water-cleaning technology was switched off after ducklings were spotted in the area.
Read MoreLocal developments recognised
Collins Square and One Melbourne Quarter have recently been acknowledged by the Property Council of Australia as finalists in its 2020 innovation and excellence awards.
Read MoreAlma another step closer
The Alma Doepel restoration project marked another important milestone last month after $18,000 was raised to help fund the completion of the historic tall ship's hull.
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New barrier design ‘‘well advanced’’
The state government says the final design of a new permanent barrier on Latrobe St Bridge is edging closer to replacing the temporary fencing that has now been in place for nearly two years.
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Community has its say on Laservision
The Docklands Chamber of Commerce (DCC) hosted two community engagement sessions at the Community Hub beside the Library at the Dock on February 19 and 20 on its plan to bring a permanent activation to Victoria Harbour.
Read MoreNeedless new record set for declaring conflicts of interest
While former Federal sports minister Bridget McKenzie and City of Casey councillors put on a masterclass when it comes to failing to declare or act upon conflicts of interest, the City of Melbourne councillors have gone to the other extreme.
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