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City of Melbourne eyes new cultural precincts in Docklands
The City of Melbourne is taking steps to enhance Docklands as a thriving multicultural and culinary destination, with plans under way to scope both a Little India precinct and a new seafood dining hub.
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Melbourne’s draft economic development strategy open for public comment
The City of Melbourne has released its draft economic development strategy for public consultation following its March 25 council meeting.
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Support for Little India to be established in Docklands
Lord Mayor Nick Reece’s election pledge to establish a new Little India precinct in Melbourne has been met with enthusiasm across the community, and many are hoping that it could find its home in Docklands.
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Council “actively engaging” with ACCC after Citywide sale blocked
City of Melbourne CEO Alison Leighton says it is still in active discussions with Australia’s consumer watchdog after it blocked the council’s sale of Citywide to private waste management giant Cleanaway late last year.
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Community3008 to “replace the functions” of Docklands Stakeholder Group
The City of Melbourne says that the Docklands Stakeholder Group has wrapped up following the end of its term and its functions will now be replaced by the recently formed residents’ group Community3008 inc.
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Nick Reece sworn in as Melbourne’s Lord Mayor
In what was a tight race for Town Hall amid one of the most stacked and competitive fields in recent memory, incumbent Lord Mayor Nick Reece has emerged successful and was sworn in as Melbourne’s Lord Mayor on November 19.
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Nick Reece’s plan for a “world-class” seafood dining precinct for Docklands
A new world-class seafood precinct would be pursued for Docklands as a vibrant attraction to draw more visitors to the area if Nick Reece is re-elected Lord Mayor this month.
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What each Lord Mayoral candidate has in store for Docklands
With the City of Melbourne election month now under way, each Lord Mayoral candidate has laid out their plan for Docklands and how they will continue to bring life to the area if elected for the next term.
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Voices for Melbourne to fight for a new high school in Docklands
Lord Mayoral candidate Greg Bisinella, who is leading the resident-led campaign Voices for Melbourne, said his team was advocating for a new high school in Docklands to cater to the growing number of families living in the area.
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Team Reece’s grand plan for Melbourne’s own Little India and a revitalised Chinatown
Lord Mayor Nick Reece will create a multi-million-dollar package to establish a Little India precinct and invest in the city’s already flourishing Chinatown if he is re-elected in October.
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Australia’s coolest sport brings fire to Docklands
Redevelopment announced
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