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Farewell Docklands News – where it all began
After more than two decades documenting the rise, setbacks and stubborn spirit of Melbourne’s waterfront suburb, Docklands News is signing off – but its voice will continue through The Melburnian.
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Welcome to the 200th edition of Docklands News
A double-century of editions and more than 20 years of service to Melbourne’s beautiful and ever-evolving waterfront community – an achievement well worth celebrating we think!
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Docklands Act, it’s time …
If there was ever a month to highlight the desperate need to reform governance of Docklands, March 2023 might have just taken the cake.
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ATET: a loud litmus test for Docklands’ identity
Less than two months on from the Docklands Summit, the opening weekend of new floating nightclub/events space ATET in October provided the loudest post-COVID test for Docklands’ identity to date, as the question begs: are we a city precinct, or a country town?
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What’s the future vision for Docklands?
A summit, involving key stakeholders from government, business and the local community, will soon pose this very question; an increasingly important one as Docklands continues its slow recovery from the pandemic.
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Council encourages Docklanders to “participate”, but to what end?
The City of Melbourne launched its Participate Docklands campaign on March 3 – the day after Docklands News published its March edition.
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Docklands: It’s time for a plan
For Docklanders, the closure of Melbourne Star last month represented yet another departure from our suburb that one can’t help but feel could have been avoided.
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What has the City of Melbourne done for us?
This month marks the 10-year anniversary of the City of Melbourne’s involvement in Docklands, so it’s worth reflecting on whether its involvement has helped or hindered our development.
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Surprise! We’re removing your boardwalk
The City of Melbourne has started replacing the NewQuay Promenade boardwalk with bluestone paving.
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A curious journey begins ...
But who will lead?
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