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Why does the City of Melbourne have the state’s lowest vaccination rate?

Why does the City of Melbourne have the state’s lowest vaccination rate?

September 29th, 2021 - David Schout

Federal figures indicated that, in mid-September, the City of Melbourne had the lowest vaccination levels in Victoria. A deeper dive into the figures, however, suggests there could be an explanation for this. 

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Prizes up for grabs in vaccination drive

September 2nd, 2021 - Docklands News

The council has launched its biggest vaccination incentive yet by offering an additional $50,000 in prizes to help the city get out of lockdowns.

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COVID scare forces hundreds into isolation

July 30th, 2021 - Docklands News

Hundreds of residents and workers in Docklands were forced into isolation after a host of locations emerged as COVID-19 exposure sites.

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Retailers struggle with COVID-19 scare at The District Docklands

July 30th, 2021 - Rhonda Dredge

Staff at food outlets are working overtime to reassure customers they are safe following the announcement that two retailers were declared hot spots for COVID-19 at The District Docklands.

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Council picks up vaccination slack

June 30th, 2021 - Docklands News

People who get a COVID-19 jab will be rewarded with "irresistible offers" as part of a new City of Melbourne campaign.

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Think Pink looks to reopening its doors

June 30th, 2021 - Docklands News

The Think Pink Foundation's Living Centre is gradually transitioning back to face-to-face operations following almost 18 months online.

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Cr Hakim leads way for free sanitary trial

April 29th, 2021 - Sean Car

New councillor and Docklands resident Jamal Hakim has led an initiative which will see the City of Melbourne become the first council in Australia to trial free sanitary products for women and girls in six council facilities.

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Health provided to workers at home

July 29th, 2020 - Docklands News

For anyone working from home, staying active and healthy - both physically and mentally - can be difficult.

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New-look morning tea, same big impact

June 3rd, 2020 - Sean Car

While COVID-19 safety measures meant the team at Berth and Cargo was unable to host its usual Biggest Morning Tea event, it didn’t stop it raising $7500 for the Cancer Council on May 28 thanks to a clever tweak.

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COVID-19 and Fishermans Bend

June 3rd, 2020 - Sean Car

The economic impacts of COVID-19 are being felt far and wide. But for Australia’s largest-ever urban renewal project in Fishermans Bend, the pandemic could prove the major catalyst in determining how the state government’s vision plays out.

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