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Empty space multiplied by job losses
There were roughly 8400 apartments up for rent in Docklands in mid-July, prompting real estate agents to warn that the property market would not return to normal for a long time.
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Extended building hours continue
Weekday construction work on job sites can continue for 14 hours-a-day during Melbourne's second coronavirus lockdown, despite growing frustration from affected residents stuck inside.
Read MoreResearching underutilised waterways
Swinburne University PhD student Damian Rogers is seeking input from Docklanders as part of his research into activating urban waterways to enhance public space.
Read MoreHealth provided to workers at home
For anyone working from home, staying active and healthy - both physically and mentally - can be difficult.
Read MoreAward-winning dancer takes ballet classes online
Award-winning ballet dancer and Docklands resident Jane Casson knows better than anyone that the show must go on.
Read MoreShould government convert empty Airbnbs into affordable housing?
Thousands of short-stay apartments which would usually be full with tourists and visitors have been left vacant, leaving a question mark over what to do with these now indefinitely empty apartments.
Read MoreCouncillors call to review the City of Melbourne Act 2001
Cr Jackie Watts has led a unanimous push by City of Melbourne councillors calling on new Minister for Local Government Shaun Leane to undertake a review of the City of Melbourne Act 2001.
Read MoreFreckelton report released
The findings of a report commissioned by the City of Melbourne investigating claims of sexual misconduct by former Lord Mayor Robert Doyle were made public on July 6 after Victoria Police dropped its investigation last month.
Read MoreMAGNET goes online
On the eve of the opening night of MAGNET Galleries' latest photography exhibition, the Victorian government announced it was reintroducing stage 3 lockdown restrictions.
Read MoreLendlease opens homelessness and housing grants
Coinciding with Homelessness Week in August, Docklands developer Lendlease will put the call out to not-for-profits providing solutions to housing stress and homelessness to apply for a grant via its shared value initiative FutureSteps.
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The future of city schools
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