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Viking ship makes Docklands stop ahead of royal visit
A reconstructed Viking ship built in Melbourne has made a striking appearance at Docklands, berthing at NewQuay near the Melbourne City Marina ahead of the expected arrival of Denmark’s King and Queen in Melbourne.
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Farewell to the fleet: Docklands loses its last living links to a maritime past
The quiet departure of Docklands’ heritage fleet marks the end of a long and dispiriting chapter for Victoria Harbour, and a moment that demands reflection on how Melbourne’s waterfront has been shaped, and what has been lost along the way.
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Heritage fleet in dire straits as groups issue desperate plea to Premier
Docklands’ embattled heritage fleet has issued a desperate plea to Premier Jacinta Allan, warning that Victoria’s most significant historic ships face eviction within months and risk being left without a home.
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Cash offer deepens controversy over Docklands’ heritage fleet
The long-running standoff between Development Victoria (DV) and Docklands’ heritage fleet has escalated, with DV now offering operators cash to vacate North Wharf – a move described by critics as a “pay-off” that does nothing to solve the fleet’s future.
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Uncertain future remains for Docklands’ heritage fleet as Seaworks move looms
Docklands’ much-loved heritage fleet faces renewed uncertainty, with Development Victoria (DV) pushing ahead with plans to relocate the vessels to Williamstown’s Seaworks precinct – despite serious logistical, financial, and timing concerns.
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Future of Docklands’ heritage fleet still under threat despite six-month extension
Development Victoria has backflipped from its original decision to terminate the leases of Docklands’ heritage fleet operators in June by granting them a six-month extension to remain at North Wharf until the end of the year.
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Development Victoria to meet with heritage boating operators
Development Victoria (DV) is expected to hold further talks with operators of heritage vessels on February 27 as it continues to “explore viable options and support required to relocate their operations in Docklands or elsewhere”.
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Docklands welcomes British sailor Pip Hare
The Docklands boating community has thrown its arms around internationally acclaimed British Sailor Pip Hare, who departed Victoria Harbour on January 14 after staying in the precinct since late December.
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Wyndham Harbour: your summer playground by the water
Nestled between Geelong and Williamstown, Wyndham Harbour is quickly becoming one of Melbourne’s must-visit waterfront destinations.
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At long mast! Alma Doepel a step closer to setting sail
The restoration of the Alma Doepel celebrated a significant milestone in June as crews worked seamlessly during a six-hour process to erect the historic tallship’s masts.
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Alma is high and dry
Maritime art on again at the Mission
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