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Let’s acknowledge the immense debt we owe to seafarers

Let’s acknowledge the immense debt we owe to seafarers

September 2nd, 2021 - Docklands News

Through the ravages of COVID-19, we need to be thankful to many of the land-based people who have helped in getting us through this period – the health workers, police, defence personnel, utility crews, caregivers of all kinds – the many volunteers. Without their help we would be much worse off.

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Lessons from Liverpool

July 30th, 2021 - Docklands News

Without question, the unique maritime heritage in Docklands precinct is significant to Melbourne and to Australia as a whole.

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Maritime is gaining recognition

June 30th, 2021 - Docklands News

Maritime is gaining recognition

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Ferries are inspiring us!

June 2nd, 2021 - Docklands News

The proposed VH08 Passenger Transfer Area on Harbour Esplanade is in search of a name!

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The untold stories of Victoria Harbour and Central Pier

April 29th, 2021 - Docklands News

The past month has seen progress on a wide range of issues with great potential to enhance recognition of Victoria’s maritime heritage. At the same time, there is ongoing lack of clarity around future plans for Victoria Harbour and Central Pier and indications of some missed opportunities. In this column, we summarise some of the latest developments.

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You are invited!

April 3rd, 2021 - Docklands News

Join us Federation Square on Sunday, April 18 between 12pm and 3pm on the Centre Stage to see a performance by the Royal Australian Navy Band and brief Melbourne Maritime History Network (MMHN) presentation about Sea Shanties.

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A return to the sea shanty

March 3rd, 2021 - Docklands News

By Jackie Watts - Chair, Melbourne Maritime Heritage Network

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A belated Happy New Year to all!

February 4th, 2021 - Docklands News

By Jackie Watts - Chair

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Calling all shipping enthusiasts!

December 3rd, 2020 - Docklands News

Now that we are unmasked and strolling about unencumbered by compulsory mask-wearing, Docklands residents are literally very well placed to enjoy a bit more ship “spotting”.

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It’s time to activate Docklands

November 5th, 2020 - Docklands News

It’s great to see universal agreement during the City of Melbourne elections that activation of Docklands is long overdue.

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Emmett and Cindy return

Emmett and Cindy return

April 29th, 2021 - Rhonda Dredge
Businesses want to help

Businesses want to help

June 28th, 2011 - Docklands News
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