Planning
Revival plan up in the air
The implementation of a major strategy to revive Docklands, including a long-term vision for the 100-year-old Central Pier, continues to be hampered by COVID-19 with authorities saying it remains a “working document”.
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A new date for the Alma’s return to water
The Alma Doepel’s long-awaited return to the Melbourne’s waterways has been delayed slightly, with a date between September 29 and October 1 confirmed.
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Lord Mayor Sally Capp switches Docklands for Carlton
Carlton locals will now be rubbing shoulders with Lord Mayor Sally Capp who recently moved into the neighbourhood after a three-year-stint in Docklands.
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“Intolerable”: Aircraft noise to be addressed by overdue agreement
Local residents have been disturbed by noise from helicopters and aircraft flying over the City of Melbourne for years, but an overdue agreement with flight operators could soon help keep the peace.
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Councillor’s federal politics bid could pave way for city first
City of Melbourne Cr Roshena Campbell has begun a bid to enter Federal Parliament, in a move that could see her replaced by Town Hall’s first ever indigenous councillor.
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Locked-down hobby-artist finds solace in waterfront sketch
A hobby-artist looking to reconnect with her favourite pastime of paddling has captured a magical winter sunset on the Docklands waterfront.
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Discount dining scheme set to return after injecting $40m into the city
The City of Melbourne’s popular Melbourne Money scheme – which pumped $40 million into the city’s economy – is set to return for “another round” once the sixth lockdown ends.
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Victorian Ombudsman probes spoil sites for West Gate Tunnel Project
The Victorian Ombudsman has launched an investigation into the Environment Protection Authority’s (EPA) decision to approve sites to receive spoil from the West Gate Tunnel Project.
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The smell of Vegemite recognised for heritage value
Drivers passing over the Westgate Bridge will know the aroma well.
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Vacant shopfronts to be revived in Docklands
A host of empty Docklands shopfronts are set to be transformed into space for artists, artisans and entrepreneurs.
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