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Docklands to receive new community battery

Docklands to receive new community battery

November 2nd, 2022 - Sean Car

The state government has announced a new community battery for Docklands, which will be installed at the Library at the Dock as part of the City of Melbourne’s Power Melbourne project.

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Power Melbourne consultation open

September 28th, 2022 - Docklands News

The City of Melbourne is calling on feedback from the local community on potential locations for community batteries in its ambition to transition Melbourne to 100 per cent renewable energy.

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Skyfarm’s potential reimagined with latest partnership

August 31st, 2022 - Kaylah Joelle Baker

Following a partnership between Melbourne Skyfarm and Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC), the rooftop car park’s urban farm has successfully harvested and donated 650 kilograms of produce to OzHarvest.

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Docklands Skyfarm revealed

February 3rd, 2022 - Brendan Rees

In a Victorian first, a large section of a 2000sqm rooftop car park in the heart of Docklands has been transformed into a thriving urban farm, with works continuing over the next 12 months on this new rooftop city oasis.

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Victoria Point’s green vision becomes a reality

September 2nd, 2021 - Sean Car

More than 2800 sqm of largely concreted space along the Marvel Stadium concourse will soon be transformed into a public green oasis thanks to a bold initiative by the Victoria Point owners’ corporation.

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Council focus on food and organics waste

June 2nd, 2021 - Docklands News

The City of Melbourne will roll out a new food and organics bin service in a bid to reduce the amount of waste heading to landfill.

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Urban forests bringing pleasure to residents

April 29th, 2021 - Docklands News

The City of Melbourne has unveiled six green spaces which are thriving after receiving matched funding via the Habitat Grants under the Urban Forest Fund 2020 program.

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How fast is fast fashion?

April 30th, 2020 - Docklands News

Apparel sales have risen sharply in recent years, as businesses have used “fast fashion” design and production systems to cut prices and introduce new lines more often.

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Sustainability in a pandemic world

April 1st, 2020 - Docklands News

Paraphrasing Ernest Hemingway, unfolding developments move slower until they happen suddenly. Today, the coronavirus outbreak may lead to a tipping point at which gross domestic product and its supporting metrics are supplemented by alternatives more conducive towards a sustainability transition.

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Sustainability - March 2020

February 27th, 2020 - Docklands News

Preparing for a circular economy

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