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National Trust slammed over “completely negligent” maintenance of Polly Woodside

National Trust slammed over “completely negligent” maintenance of Polly Woodside

March 12th, 2024 - Sean Car

A volunteer who has been working on South Wharf’s historic tall ship, Polly Woodside, for more than 40 years has spoken out against its owner for neglecting one of Melbourne’s most treasured maritime assets.

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Docklanders embrace online neighbourhood page

February 28th, 2024 - David Schout

An online Docklands “Neighbourhood Portal” introduced in late 2022 has been embraced by locals, the City of Melbourne has revealed.

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Docklands Community Garden celebrates 15 years

February 28th, 2024 - Sean Car

The Docklands Community Garden will host a major fundraising event at its Geographe St home on Saturday, March 16 to celebrate its latest milestone: its 15th birthday.

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Growing pains only getting worse: calls continue for the Costco site to become a new school

February 28th, 2024 - Sean Car

Pleas continue to mount for the state government to purchase the Costco site for a badly-needed secondary school for Docklands, as the supermarket giant confirms it will vacate its premises by the end of the year.

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Tram stops for pedestrians?

February 28th, 2024 - Dr Elek Pafka

Trams provide space-efficient low-carbon transport in cities around the globe, connecting walkable neighbourhoods within metropolitan areas.

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A new community space for Docklands

February 28th, 2024 - Sean Car

Not-for-profit organisation Saras.Care has taken over the space at The District Docklands previously occupied by Docklands Neighbourhood House.

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Council overwhelms itself on Israel-Hamas conflict

February 28th, 2024 - Sean Car

City of Melbourne councillors spent four hours debating a war taking place on the other side of the world at its February 20 meeting, which expectedly drew usual questions about local government overreach.

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Docklands needs a high school

February 28th, 2024 - Ellen Sandell

When it comes to school planning in our inner city, we need bold, creative ideas.

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Residents unhappy over “secretive” local West Gate Tunnel projects

February 28th, 2024 - Brendan Rees

A $100 million “transport and amenity program” (TAP) that was supposed to ease traffic impacts in Docklands and West Melbourne when the West Gate Tunnel opens is being used to finance projects in the CBD, outraging residents.

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Seven Network and Beca make the switch to Melbourne Quarter

February 28th, 2024 - Sean Car

The iconic “7” statue will soon no longer be a feature on Harbour Esplanade, with the Seven Network announcing that it will soon relocate its headquarters to the Melbourne Quarter precinct near Southern Cross Station.

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Bright sparks warm us up

Bright sparks warm us up

June 29th, 2011 - Docklands News
Men’s Shed is looking for new members

Men’s Shed is looking for new members

January 31st, 2019 - Docklands News
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