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“Sounding board for the city”: residents’ forum providing valuable counsel to council
Established during COVID-19 to collate feedback from well-connected locals, the “Presidents of Residents” forum is now a permanent part of decision-making at Town Hall.
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Alma Doepel bunk sponsorship program off to a good start
Down in Docklands under the Bolte Bridge, there is an exciting project under way – the restoration of the “last of her kind” Australian-built, three-masted tall ship.
Read MoreA tense urban vibe
The visuals of Yarra’s Edge are just as stunning to its locals as to visitors but some take a while to discover the charms.
Read MoreA school holiday bonanza at The District
If you have vacation plans, scrap them, because The District is embarking on its biggest-ever program of school holiday activations.
Read MoreDocklands’ newest hotel opens at The District
The Nesuto brand has arrived in Victoria, with the opening of Nesuto Docklands in Melbourne.
Read MoreInternational Women’s Day celebrations at Melbourne Quarter promise an inspiring buzz of activity
From March 6 to March 10, the city’s newest precinct Melbourne Quarter will host a variety of free and ticketed events to celebrate International Women’s Day.
Read MoreAll along the watchtower
While we eagerly await upcoming action on Central Pier following recent community engagement through Development Victoria, it’s exciting to see that other areas of Docklands are being investigated as possible activation sites.
Read MoreProtecting an important local space
It was such a pleasure to visit Docklands Neighbourhood House (DNH) recently.
Read MoreCar restorations, up close and personal
Locals and visitors will soon be able to watch the restoration of classic cars right here in Docklands.
Read MoreWomen at work – Sands and McDougall staff, 1897
What better way to celebrate Women’s History Month in March than taking a peek into the working lives of female office workers in the 1890s?
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Forum reform: Opportunity or threat?
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