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Recovery and renewal
The Docklands Pop Up Neighbourhood House had been working to keep the community supported during the pandemic.
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New-look morning tea, same big impact
While COVID-19 safety measures meant the team at Berth and Cargo was unable to host its usual Biggest Morning Tea event, it didn’t stop it raising $7500 for the Cancer Council on May 28 thanks to a clever tweak.
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New park for Seafarers Rest
The City of Melbourne is now seeking the community's feedback on the designs of a new 3500 sqm park at Seafarers Rest in Docklands.
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A landmark moment for Alma
After 10 years of fundraising and restoration work, the historic tall ship Alma Doepel is set to re-enter the water by the end of the year.
Read MoreRate freeze marks rebuild
Despite unsurprisingly recording its first deficit in more than 30 years as a result of COVID-19, the City of Melbourne has made the symbolic move to implement a freeze on rate increases over the next financial year.
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Vaping ban divides
The City of Melbourne has unanimously passed a motion proposing a ban on e-cigarettes and vaping in selected areas throughout the city.
Read MoreCOVID-19 and Fishermans Bend
The economic impacts of COVID-19 are being felt far and wide. But for Australia’s largest-ever urban renewal project in Fishermans Bend, the pandemic could prove the major catalyst in determining how the state government’s vision plays out.
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Residents speak out against ‘‘dodgy’’ Docklands planning
By Meg Hill and Sean Car A long-term NewQuay resident has led a chorus of locals calling for a meeting with Minister for Planning Richard Wynne to put an end to “deceptive” planning processes in Docklands.
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Trees removed
Lord Mayor’s Commendations for Docklands
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