Edition - May 2015
Hip, hip, hooray!
Docklands’ own Library at the Dock celebrates its first birthday this month.
28 Apr 2015
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Concerns remain over Fishermans Bend
While the Yarra’s Edge community can breathe a sigh of relief over the demise of the Fishermans Bend tram bridge, concerns remain over the potential heights of neighbouring buildings.
28 Apr 2015
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Total eclipse of the harbour
Docklands was a great place to watch the total eclipse and blood moon last month.
28 Apr 2015
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Docklands at risk from future flooding
Buildings across Docklands could be vulnerable to water damage and flooding if current sea level rise predictions are accurate.
28 Apr 2015
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VCAT hears Watergate case
The Watergate short-stay saga continued last month at the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT).
28 Apr 2015
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Book in now for networking
Get in quick to secure your seat at the June networking lunch.
28 Apr 2015
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Experiencing our waterways
Docklands’ waterways are often considered its most significant asset and a group of students are currently investigating how local residents interact with this valuable feature.
28 Apr 2015
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Step forward in water governance battle
The push for a single body to govern Docklands’ waterways was strengthened last month when Minister for Environment, Climate Change and Water Lisa Neville agreed to champion the cause.
28 Apr 2015
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Following a seafarer’s journey
Thousands of seafarers visit Victorian ports each year, but where do they go once they re-board their ships?
28 Apr 2015
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Bike messengers hit Docklands’ streets
Some 245 bike messengers from around the world converged on Dockands last month for the annual Cycle Messenger World Championships (CMWC).
28 Apr 2015
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888 Collins St lights up
Docklands will become home to a world-first lighting design when Victoria Harbour’s 888 Collins St is completed.
28 Apr 2015
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Historic World War One photographs on display
A moving photography exhibition depicting the work of WWI era photographer Josiah Barnes launches at the Library at the Dock this month.
28 Apr 2015
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TEDx comes to Docklands
Docklands is joining the TEDx revolution, with the first event Setting Sail launching at the Library at the Dock this month.
28 Apr 2015
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Commendation nominations close this month
Time is running out for local business owners wishing to nominate themselves for the 2015 Lord Mayor’s Commendations.
28 Apr 2015
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NewQuay tower approved
The City of Melbourne last month approved a 17-storey residential tower, to be built at the NewQuay Piazza site.
28 Apr 2015
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Alma Doepel update
As work on the restoration of historic top-sail schooner the Alma Doepel continues at Shed 2, the restoration team and Docklands Chamber of Commerce continue to call for donations towards the project.
28 Apr 2015
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Ena to be auctioned
Edwardian steam yacht Ena will be auctioned this month.
28 Apr 2015
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Wharves to be removed
Work to remove sections of collapsing wharves at North Wharf will begin at the end of this month.
28 Apr 2015
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Parachuting into the record books
Docklands resident and medical scientist Sandy Glenday is set to throw herself into a record-breaking attempt next month.
28 Apr 2015
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Join in the choir fun
Docklanders have jumped at the chance to take part in a local choir project currently taking place at the Library at the Dock.
28 Apr 2015
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Legal advice at the library
An information session at the library this month will offer advice on making better legal decisions about life choices.
28 Apr 2015
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Changing the future
A group of young Melburnians came together in Docklands last month with the aim of changing the future of the city they live in.
28 Apr 2015
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Protecting our canine friends
A fundraising event in Docklands this month will raise money for abused dogs.
28 Apr 2015
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Local dragon boaters make history
The Melbourne Flames made history last month, when it was named Australia’s premier dragon boat club at the national championships.
28 Apr 2015
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Lacrosse class action mooted
A class action is on the cards and a construction company is under investigation after the Metropolitan Fire Brigade (MFB) last month released the outcome of its investigation into the Lacrosse apartment building fire.
28 Apr 2015
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