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Secret solved: Docklands’ apocalyptic public art
Last month we asked readers to help us solve a Docklands secret: why 757 Bourke St is donned with a big, Vegas-styled “ON THE BEACH” sign.
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State government follows UK lead on cladding
Daniel Andrews’ pledge of $600 million to fix half of the 1000-plus buildings in Victoria with flammable cladding is welcome news for some “lucky” owners.
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College dropout turned street cleaner
Sarah is worried that people know her dog Anika better than they know her!
Read MoreWinter is for comfort, right?
Comforting food (high calories), comforting drinks (alcoholic – to keep you warm), comforting blankets, comforting fires, comforting marshmallows … the energy of winter is slow and warm and, well … comforting.
Read MoreBricks and Clicks
The Docklands Chamber of Commerce (DCC) is hosting a special presentation from David Koch’s media empire – Pinstripe Media.
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New Yarra’s Edge development takes shape
Poised to become one of Melbourne’s finest addresses, Mirvac’s river precinct at Yarra’s Edge is fast taking shape with construction well advanced.
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Runners descend on Docklands
Thousands of runners passed through Docklands in the early stages of Run Melbourne’s half marathon on Sunday, July 28.
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Ground-breaking Digital Harbour
Developer Poly Australia broke ground at its flagship development - and the first major tower in the Digital Harbour precinct - at 1000 La Trobe St on July 11.
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Council declares climate emergency
City of Melbourne councillors moved an urgent item of business last month by formally declaring a “climate and biodiversity emergency”.
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Docklands Primary adds a kindergarten
A $10 million kindergarten addition to Docklands Primary School was announced on July 22 as part of the state government's pledge to ditch ''double drop-offs''.
Read MoreSecond speed date
The Docklands Chamber of Commerce (DCC) will host its second speed networking event on August 21 after the success of its first instalment in June.
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Station’s congestion headache
By Meg HillSouthern Cross Station’s congestion problems have continued to worsen as negotiations between the station’s private operator and the government have so far proved fruitless.
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Pop-up sculptures
Collins Square will host a passive exhibition from July 29 to August 16 featuring more than 50 original sculptures from the Association of Sculptures of Victoria.
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Alma Doepel gala
By Sarah BartlettAlma Doepel is holding its fourth annual Voyage of a Lifetime fundraising luncheon on August 16.
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Open Alma!
By Sarah BartlettDid you know that the Alma Doepel restoration is open on Tuesdays for historical and heritage tours of the 155-year-old Australian three masted topsail schooner?
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Docklands cameos in new TV series
A new television series, which premiered on July 17 on Channel Ten, shows Docklands in a slightly different light through the lens of murder mysteries.
Read MoreCalling out for language volunteers
The City of Melbourne is looking for English as a Second Language (ESL) volunteer teachers to start up conversation clubs at the Library at the Dock.
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Fun park closes after 10 years
Wonderland Junior Fun Park has closed its doors after a decade in Docklands, but will be reopening at Federation Square this September.
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