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Get crafty in Docklands this November
The Cauldron has you covered for crafty goodness this festive season. If you've ever thought of trying a new craft, or skilling up on your stitching and papercraft techniques then we have fun filled creative weekend session calendar for you in November.
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Council backs landmark Docklands build-to-rent tower – but warns “the great Australian dream in Melbourne is dead”
The City of Melbourne has thrown its support behind a major build-to-rent (BTR) tower at the gateway to Docklands, endorsing plans for the prominent corner of Harbour Esplanade and La Trobe St to the state government with a suite of conditions.
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VCAT ruling limits OCs’ ability to manage their buildings
A recent tribunal ruling has sparked widespread concern among apartment owners, after it effectively stripped owners’ corporations (OCs) of their ability to take disputes to the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) without first securing a supermajority.
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No “ghost footprint”
The harbour looks so much better now that Central Pier has been demolished. It has really opened the vista. Marking the footprint of the demolished pier with buoys and lights is totally unnecessary.
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Docklands Farmers Market pauses for November amid plans for new foreshore location
The Docklands Farmers Market will not go ahead in November, after low foot traffic at its current Marvel Stadium site prompted organisers to find a new home.
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Pier 17 Bar and Grill brings fine-dining flair to Docklands waterfront
Docklands is set to welcome a new addition to its NewQuay Promenade, with Pier 17 Bar and Grill preparing to open its doors along the waterfront this December.
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West Gate Tunnel project delivers new cycling and road extensions at Dynon Rd and Wurundjeri Way
Two major West Gate Tunnel Project milestones are set to improve safety and connectivity between Melbourne’s west, Docklands, and the CBD, with the opening of the Wurundjeri Way extension and a new pedestrian and cycling bridge along Dynon Rd.
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Anne Jolic: Guiding Docklands from development to discovery
Development Victoria’s newly appointed CEO, Anne Jolic, has lived the Docklands story from the inside and says her focus is now on its ’ “maturity phase,” even as the state’s development agency prepares for an eventual transition.
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From recovery to resilience: Docklands’ dragon boat club for breast cancer survivors
When Docklands local Sue Mason was recovering from breast cancer surgery in 2021, she sat by her window listening to the drum of dragon boats echoing across Victoria Harbour.
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Docklands’ Shipping Control Tower joins the Victorian Heritage Register
Docklands’ recently restored Shipping Control Tower has been officially added to the Victorian Heritage Register, recognising its pivotal role in Melbourne’s maritime history and its enduring presence as one of the city’s most distinctive industrial landmarks.
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Soccer club moves to Docklands in coup for community sport
New committee unveiled to boost daytime economy
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