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Emerald’s blooming good “friendship through flowers”
Through her passion in ikebana, the Japanese art of flower arranging, Emerald Leung of Docklands believes it’s “so easy to find beauty in everyday life”.
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Shipping and climate change
The media is awash with the politics of COP26. However, Melbourne Maritime Heritage Network (MMHN) views a “sideline” event of COP26 as more important than mere politics.
Read MoreA Grand office
Now known as the Grand Hotel, more than a century ago the building at 67 Spencer St was not only shorter and considerably less grand, but also went under a different name and served a different purpose.
Read MoreHow much caffeine is too much?
Every caffeine drinking Docklander will tell themselves that there is no such thing as “too much caffeine.” But that’s probably the addict talking, because caffeine is the most widely consumed drug in the world with some fairly unpleasant side effects of consuming too much – some of them are mild, others can be dangerous.
Read MoreNorthside, Southside, Eastside, Westside — Up Side
Docklands. CBD. Southbank. Or, as Falso Melbourne call it, Melbourne’s Up Side.
Read MoreThinking big, acting local
For second term councillor and Deputy Lord Mayor Nicholas Reece, the ability to deliver on big ambitions at a community level is what inspires him most about working in local government.
Read MoreThere is much happening
Firstly, the Mirvac 43-storey Voyager complex is being completed and residents have started moving in, with 82 per cent of the building already sold.
Read MoreMaritime vision for Central Pier revealed
A new Maritime Experiential Centre, dubbed the “maritime ACMI”, has been mooted as a permanent activation for a transformed Central Pier.
Read MoreSpeed zones drop outside Docklands Primary School
The speed limit along a busy road near Docklands Primary School has been slashed and a 40km/h speed zone introduced after the school community lobbied for improved safety.
Read MorePlans revised for Docklands’ tallest apartment tower
Developer Mirvac has re-submitted plans for a 45-storey apartment tower at Yarra’s Edge, in what is set to become Docklands’ highest residential building.
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MAB reveals new digital platform dedicated to first home buyers
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