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Appeal court backs decision on Lacrosse building
The builder of Docklands' Lacrosse building is not liable for a 2014 cladding-fuelled fire after the Victorian Court of Appeal upheld a landmark decision on the case.
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Yarra’s Edge residents call for new postcode
A petition circulated by a group of Yarra's Edge residents is building momentum south of the river in a bid to establish postcode 3007 for the precinct.
Read MoreMarvel Stadium plans imminent
Long-awaited plans for the $225 million redevelopment of Marvel Stadium and surrounding precinct in Docklands are expected to be released soon, after the state government reaffirmed its financial commitment to the AFL.
Read MoreVCAT losing patience with short-stay operator
The Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) has almost lost patience with local short-stay apartment operator Shivesh Kuksal.
Read MoreHundreds flock to Melbourne Quarter for Open House
Nearly 700 visitors descended on developer LendLease’s ground-breaking Melbourne Quarter development over the weekend of Jul 27 and 28 as part of Open House Melbourne.
Read MoreBallot story sparks probe
Docklands News’s exclusive lead story in last month’s paper has led to a Local Government Inspectorate investigation into electoral irregularities raised.
Read MoreState pushes on with tram bridge
By Shane ScanlanDetailed plans have emerged of the government’s proposed Yarra’s Edge tram bridge, in breach of a 2014 election promise.
Read MoreGood behaviour bond for Richard Foster
Former Melbourne councillor Richard Foster has received a good behaviour bond for his role in Brooke Wandin’s unlawful candidate nomination in the 2016 council elections.
Read MoreVacant property tax doubts
The State Government wants to charge owners’ tax on the 2500 empty residential properties within the City of Melbourne but is vague about how it arrived at that number.
Read MoreChronology of a broken promise
The Member for Albert Park, Martin Foley, writes to residents saying Labor would not support a proposed tram bridge between Collins St and Yarra’s Edge.
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Lawyers explain Watergate
