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Docklands’ maintenance man calls time
Many Docklanders won’t be aware that tucked away right at the end of North Wharf’s last boat shed beside the Bolte Bridge, handyman Paul Vella has been plying his many trades in Docklands for more than 20 years.
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Meet Lucas Guilbert
“I’ve been exploring and really like walking down around Ron Barassi Snr Park. I find it quite stimulating because it’s kind of at the border of the industrial and the urban but still has wildlife, especially native bird life. I’m attracted to those fringes.”
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Meet Dr Brenda Holt
“When we told people we were looking at [moving to] Docklands, they were like, ‘That’s crazy’, but in the end, we love Docklands, and we chose to live here.”
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Bringing an eye for good urban design to Docklands
Dr Elek Pafka has brought the best of both worlds to life as a resident of Docklands.
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Helping to bring Docklands’ soul to the surface
To any Docklander who has had the pleasure of getting to know Jason Butcher, they’ll already be familiar with the fact that he is pure heart and soul.
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Young Docklands talent wins grand finale of prestigious cooking competition
At just 22, Docklands resident and commercial cookery student Jimmy Han is at the top of his game after claiming victory at the coveted Nestlé Golden Chef’s Hat Award competition.
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Never Look Desperate in Docklands
Author and lecturer Dr Rachel Matthews marvels at Dockland’s shifting light at sunset, the diversity of community, and the peaceful communion of urban renewal and open space.
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Urban mushroom farming from a Yarra’s Edge apartment
While the compact nature of apartment living can often attract innovation, it’s not often you would have heard of the practice of mushroom farming in such a setting.
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The heart and soul behind Good Cycles
In the heart of Docklands sits a brightly patterned free-standing shed which is home to Good Cycles Hub.
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Born in a Cambodian prison, Koky is now grateful for his opportunities in Melbourne
Koky Saly’s life is a story of resilience and determination. Born in a Cambodian prison during the brutal civil war in 1976, Koky was among millions of Cambodians who suffered under the Khmer Rouge regime.
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Docklands Summit locked in for September 2
New phase in Collins St
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