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Green shoots in Batman’s Hill
For some time now, it’s been impossible to avoid COVID-19 related news. I have deliberately avoided writing about anything COVID except in passing because I suspect everyone is as over it as I am. Sadly, I’m about to cave!
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The silent swoopers of NewQuay
Dr John Officer was a venerated family physician. Tall, kindly, grey-haired, avuncular, and authoritative, he was a neighbourhood GP wholly dedicated to the wellbeing of his patients.
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Victoria Harbour's hidden gems
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What is an important and probably one of the cheapest ways to increase urban amenity? Answer: Improving the urban forest – in particular street trees.
Read MoreThe post-COVID NewQuay soundscape
Before I moved to Docklands in 2017 I lived at Darling Point on Sydney Harbour, where I became accustomed to seeing the sleek white HarbourCat-class ferries.
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By Stella Barber - Victoria Harbour
Read MoreReturning to Batman’s Hill
Hello again all. My first two columns on the Batman’s Hill precinct aimed to get you out and about and exploring the area, particularly during lockdown when engaging exercise could otherwise be hard to come by.
Read MoreStay vigilant, support local
As we come out of almost four months in lockdown, which has tested all of us, we must reflect on how far we have come from 750 cases daily to zero.But we must realise that there will be the occasional new case of COVID-19, so we must remain vigilant going forward.
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Council endorses build-to-rent tower on “irregular-shaped” Victoria Harbour site
