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Dom Dolla sellout delivers another boost for Docklands
Docklands is set for another major event boost this September, with Melbourne’s own Dom Dolla selling out Marvel Stadium for what is being billed as one of the biggest electronic music moments in Australian history.
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Little India precinct debate puts Docklands’ future in sharper focus
The City of Melbourne’s proposal to establish a Little India precinct in Docklands has emerged as one of the most debated issues of this year’s council budget, prompting strong support from Melbourne’s Indian diaspora, significant concern from local residents, and a renewed council focus on Docklands’ public realm.
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ATET case circles back as City of Melbourne’s amended defence revives old admissions
The City of Melbourne’s latest pleadings in the $7 million Supreme Court battle over Docklands venue ATET suggest the case has come almost full circle, raising fresh questions about why so much court time was burned in April on a position the council now appears to have largely abandoned.
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New street food and entertainment series to boost Docklands this winter
Docklands’ waterfront will receive another welcome boost this June with the launch of The Street Social, a new seasonal event series bringing food, entertainment, sport and family-friendly activities to Harbour Esplanade.
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City of Melbourne chief Alison Leighton to take leave as acting CEO appointed
City of Melbourne councillors have endorsed the council’s general manager of infrastructure and amenity, Rick Kwasek, as acting chief executive officer for a six-week period from June 26 to August 7 while CEO Alison Leighton is on leave.
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Good Cycles departs Docklands bike hub after decade on Harbour Esplanade
The Good Cycles bike hub on Harbour Esplanade has closed after almost a decade in Docklands, opening up a new opportunity for the City of Melbourne and Development Victoria to rethink one of the waterfront’s most visible small-scale activation sites.
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Docklands brews up support for Cancer Council
Docklands locals have once again provided strong support for Cancer Council through a series of Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea events across the suburb.
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Award-winning garden finds new life on Docklands waterfront
An award-winning show garden from this year’s Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show has found a permanent new home in Docklands, bringing a burst of native planting, colour and biodiversity to Yanonung Quay on Harbour Esplanade.
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Docklands Waterfront Farmers’ Market launch draws big crowd despite rough weather
The new Docklands Waterfront Farmers’ Market has made a strong first impression, drawing more than 3500 people to Harbour Esplanade for its launch despite difficult weather conditions on May 17.
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New Docklands law firm ASKY opens with community focus and global outlook
Docklands has welcomed a new legal practice to the precinct, with ASKY International Lawyers opening its doors and positioning itself as a firm focused on accessibility, multicultural understanding and long-term community connection.
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