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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.
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Researching 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.
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Health provided to workers at home
For anyone working from home, staying active and healthy - both physically and mentally - can be difficult.
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Award-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.
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Should 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.
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Councillors 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.
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Freckelton 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.
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MAGNET 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
Revised plans for Collins Wharf
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