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An interesting time for the NewQuay precinct
I’ve personally seen a small increase in foot traffic but it’s a different feel. We appear to have a lot more intrastate visitors and to be honest – a lot more quiet and respectable visitors than what was occurring directly after COVID.
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Taking pride in Docklands
I think it’s a fairly widely held opinion that Docklands is not what it could have been had developers not been dealt such a freewheeling hand.
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Big political changes
There has been significant change politically since my last article with the Albanese Labor Government voted in with a huge vote for Teal Independents, a strong showing from The Greens and our federal MP for Macnamara Josh Burns pushed to retain his seat by local Greens candidate Steph Hodgins-May.
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What no plan means for the Docklands brand
Every Docklands resident, particularly property owners, should be concerned about the chronic lack of a statutory Docklands vision. One that’s supported by a formal mandated development plan and timetable, with judicious oversight. In the absence of that, there are major implications for our uniquely convenient, city-edge lifestyle.
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Giving back to Docklands
What a great initiative from City of Melbourne and the Docklands Chamber of Commerce to provide residents access to $100,000 to support local businesses in the Docklands precinct to get back on their feet after the devastating effects of COVID-19.
Read MoreSunday in Victoria Harbour
Up to $15 available in local discounts … read on.
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Ode to Batman’s Hill
Happy new year all. With life still not returned to normal there is not much happening around and about.
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NewQuay promenade: a new food destination? Yes please!
If Melbourne has sister cities – Boston, Osaka and Thessaloniki are three – can suburbs have sister cities too?
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There is much happening
Firstly, the Mirvac 43-storey Voyager complex is being completed and residents have started moving in, with 82 per cent of the building already sold.
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Earthquake shocks Victoria Harbour!
Just when Melburnians wondered what could possibly be next; after more than 250 days in lockdown, transport suspended to avert protests, the construction industry closing down, police confronting people for exercising in groups, and “COVID fatigue” being diagnosed as a genuine health issue, we are then hit with an earthquake of close to magnitude six.
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Addressing issues in Yarra’s Edge
NewQuay promenade: a new food destination? Yes please!
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