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Melbourne Star lights up Docklands again
After nearly five years in the dark, the Melbourne Star has lit up the Docklands skyline once again, marking a symbolic milestone in the long-awaited return of one of Melbourne’s most recognisable landmarks.
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Farewell Docklands News – where it all began
After more than two decades documenting the rise, setbacks and stubborn spirit of Melbourne’s waterfront suburb, Docklands News is signing off – but its voice will continue through The Melburnian.
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Pam the Bird disappears from Bolte Bridge following chaotic Docklands scenes
For weeks after Docklanders watched a man descend from the Bolte Bridge and surrender to police at Collins Wharf, a giant Pam the Bird remained painted high on one of Melbourne’s most recognisable pieces of infrastructure.
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Meals with Impact launches free Docklands food market
Docklands café and catering social enterprise Meals with Impact is launching a new initiative to help tackle food insecurity in the neighbourhood and beyond.
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Renewed push to reclaim Moonee Ponds Creek in Docklands
Docklands residents are being urged to help renew pressure on the state government to restore public access and improve the neglected mouth of Moonee Ponds Creek, following an address by former federal MP and long-time creek advocate Kelvin Thomson.
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Firelight shines despite promenade closure
Docklands has again enjoyed one of its biggest weekends of the year, with the City of Melbourne’s annual Firelight Festival drawing around 100,000 people to the waterfront despite long-term closures along Victoria Harbour Promenade.
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Another fun Docklands Primary School Athletics Day
Recently, Docklands Primary School had an Athletics Day at Ron Barassi Snr Park. It was an extremely fun day for the Grade 4s, 5s, and 6s.
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Successful Community 3008 Forum
Community 3008 conducted another successful forum in July with many residents attending. They got to discuss concerns and ideas with representatives from Development Victoria, City of Melbourne, Parks Victoria, the AFL and Friends of Moonee Ponds Creek.
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Docklands is continuing to grow – and so should the services that support it
Every time I’m in Docklands, I’m reminded that it’s one of Melbourne’s fastest-growing communities.
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“Schematic of the floating boom”
The schematic depicts the 80-metre section of water through which litter enters Victoria Harbour, particularly during southerly and easterly winds.
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Teen and man charged after second fire attack on Docklands restaurant in three years
“It’s time for a public review”: Push for election overhaul
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