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Join a Winter Discovery Cruise with Port Phillip Ferries
Discover the history of the Yarra River on this new one-hour discovery cruise.
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Docklands is simply beautiful
Sometimes, a stunning view makes you stop in your tracks, and you find yourself taking a moment to appreciate the spectacular landscape in front of you.
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Art brings life to NewQuay
A new public artwork is hoped to help kick-start the reinvigoration of NewQuay West.
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MAB reveals new digital platform dedicated to first home buyers
NewQuay developer MAB Corporation has unveiled FirstMAB – a new, purpose – built first home buyer website.
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Police appeal after assault in Docklands
Police are appealing for information following an assault in Docklands on February 24.
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Walk for Petwellness returns to Docklands
Pooches and their carers are invited to a five-kilometre walk around Docklands ifor the second year running in support of a community-based animal rescue organisation for the second year running.
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Eggs may be arriving early in Docklands this Easter
Docklanders were provided with an im-peck-able view early last month when a man was seen walking down NewQuay Promenade with a chicken on his shoulder.
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How would I describe the inner-city apartment market right now? In a word; RESILIENT, and here’s why …
According to PropTrack, the median sale price in the Docklands has increased by 5.9 per cent to $635,000, and the feedback we’re receiving from buyers right now is that affordability is driving demand.
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Cracked windows becoming customary
A window at the Customs House in Docklands cracked last month causing a lane of traffic on LaTrobe St to close for more than five hours.
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Australia’s best and most enjoyable ice-skating rink is on your doorstep in Docklands
Located in District Docklands, O’Brien Icehouse is the home of Australia’s premier ice skating and ice sports venue, providing the most enjoyable and entertaining ice-skating experience for all ages.
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New-look Docklands Directory is now online
Many locals will have already noticed the refreshed printed version of the 2023 Docklands Directory, and now there’s a new website to go with it!
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Alma Doepel bunk sponsorship program off to a good start
Down in Docklands under the Bolte Bridge, there is an exciting project under way – the restoration of the “last of her kind” Australian-built, three-masted tall ship.
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International Women’s Day celebrations at Melbourne Quarter promise an inspiring buzz of activity
From March 6 to March 10, the city’s newest precinct Melbourne Quarter will host a variety of free and ticketed events to celebrate International Women’s Day.
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Car restorations, up close and personal
Locals and visitors will soon be able to watch the restoration of classic cars right here in Docklands.
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Using owners’ corporation rules to encourage sustainability
Increasingly, owners’ corporations (OC) are looking to reduce their footprints and set themselves up as more sustainable, comfortable places to live.
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The awards keep coming for Lucas Real Estate
February was a good month for local real estate heavyweights, Lucas Real Estate, with the agency taking out a whopping 11 industry awards.
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Gong for our Kevin
For Kevin Sheehan, being awarded an Order of Australia medal was cause to stop and reflect on his 40-year career in Aussie Rules.
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Heritage win for rail history
Built in 1889, the Number 2 Goods Shed in Docklands, near Southern Cross Station, is one of the most significant buildings in Victoria’s rail and industrial history.
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Docklands night-time economy
You can’t operate a night-time economy without night-time staff – and that includes council officials and other authorities.
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A big year ahead in Docklands
It’s been a huge time of change for all businesses and the Docklands Chamber of Commerce (DCC) is no different, with recent news of the departure of a key member of our team. We wish our executive officer, Shane Wylie, a very sad farewell.
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