Edition - February 2017

And baby makes three

Locals concerned with the disappearance of Docklands’ nesting swans late last year will be pleased to learn that they are back – with baby!

01 Feb 2017

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Fireworks are losing their mojo

According to pedestrian counters, Docklands’ fireworks are losing their mojo.

01 Feb 2017

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Christmas spirit

Boyd, Palladio and Sant’ Elia residents got into the Christmas spirit with donations to Anglicare via the Merchant St Woolworths.

01 Feb 2017

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Order of Australia for Docklander

Long-term Docklander Alan Kinkade was on Australia Day appointed as a member of the Order of Australia for significant service to medical administration.

01 Feb 2017

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Cafe with a wheely good purpose

Users at Library at the Dock will be heartened to know that their support of the library’s cafe is helping disadvantaged young people.

01 Feb 2017

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Councillor position saga to continue

Melbourne could be without an 11th and final city councillor for months, thanks to an attempt by the Victorian Electoral Commission (VEC) to overturn a decision made by a magistrate last year.

01 Feb 2017

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Works start on Village St

Work has started to convert Village St into a pedestrian and cycle-friendly precinct, with the potential for street festivals and other events.

01 Feb 2017

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Hall of secrets

The level of secrecy adopted by the City of Melbourne has been brought into sharp focus by recent inquiries about its approach to filling the 11th councillor vacancy.

01 Feb 2017

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Roger’s ready to pass the baton

After seven long years as the president of the Docklands Community Association (DCA), Roger Gardner is ready to hand over to the next suitable candidate.

01 Feb 2017

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Apartment standards have been relaxed

Victoria’s new apartments standards to become law next month are significantly more relaxed than the draft that was circulated in the middle of last year.

01 Feb 2017

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Celebrating the Year of the Rooster

Celebrations have started in multicultural Docklands to celebrate Chinese New Year - the Year of the Rooster.

01 Feb 2017

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Social Club at Yarra’s Edge

The Docklands Social Club heads off to Hooks at the Yarra for its February gathering.

01 Feb 2017

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Bringing some rawness to Docklands

Melbourne-based street artist Adrian Doyle is planning to bring some unique character to Docklands by relocating his Blender Studio to Harbour Town.

01 Feb 2017

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‘Ground Hog Day’ for boaties

Charter boat operators feel they are back at “square one” despite government promises to activate local waterways.

01 Feb 2017

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Lacrosse cladding appeal fails

The Building Appeals Board (BAB) last month rejected an alternative proposal and ruled that combustible aluminium-backed cladding be replaced on the Lacrosse Building in LaTrobe St.

01 Feb 2017

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Christmas cheer for the less fortunate

Docklanders gave up their Christmas morning to provide some joy to more than 200 less fortunate people again this year at NewQuay’s Cargo restaurant.

01 Feb 2017

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Tatts bonanza for local worker

Returning to work on January 19 was just the best day for a lucky Docklands worker.

01 Feb 2017

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Mass exodus by community staff

The City of Melbourne’s placemaking and engagement branch, which focuses on strengthening our local community, has recently been the subject of major staff losses.

01 Feb 2017

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Chillax in Docklands

Places Victoria is delivering a new look for the open space on the corner of Harbour Esplanade and Collins Street.

01 Feb 2017

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Pirates boarding at Harbour Town

It’s all about pirates for the kids this month at Harbour Town.

01 Feb 2017

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What’s with outdoor cinema?

Outdoor cinema is flavour of the month in Docklands with four different options on offer.

01 Feb 2017

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The Docklands connection

Last month’s south-eastern suburban billboard racism controversy had a Docklands connection.

01 Feb 2017

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Commercial burglary arrest

Police last month arrested a man they say committed numerous commercial burglaries in the CBD and Docklands.

01 Feb 2017

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New life for heritage wall

An important slice of Docklands’ history will be given a second life as restorative works are set to commence on the Flinders St retaining wall.

01 Feb 2017

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The big changes continue at Harbour Town

Locals will notice more big changes at Harbour Town this year as the shopping centre moves into the next stages of its redevelopment.

01 Feb 2017

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Dockland’s juniors speeding to success

The Docklands’ ice rink is producing Australia’s future Winter Olympic stars.

01 Feb 2017

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