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MAB’s Escala defies the odds
By Jack HayesAs the appetite for high-rise development in Melbourne declines, one Docklands stalwart continues to buck trends.
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A big summer break but your councillors work hard
By Stephen Mayne - former City of Melbourne CouncillorBeing a City of Melbourne councillor can be a time-consuming job but one thing that tends to happen over the silly season is that you get a decent break from public meetings.
Read MoreLasting links via mixed netball
By David SchoutWith a thriving competition on the Harbour Esplanade courts, Docklands social netball is forming lasting connections for those involved, especially Bek Grouios.
Read MoreUniversity of Adelaide to open Docklands campus
The University of Adelaide will open its Melbourne campus in Docklands in July in a partnership with the Kaplan Business School.
Read MoreDrawing on Deakin’s wall
By Meg HillDeakin University’s Docklands site – Deakin Downtown – will showcase its first exhibition for the year with newly commissioned and rarely seen wall-based, site responsive artworks in Drawing on the Wall.
Read MoreTides of change documented in new exhibition
By David SchoutA new photographic exhibition at Library at The Dock depicts the Port of Melbourne’s changing face from 1936 to 1959, and the true scope of activity on the city’s docks during this time.
Read MoreDocklands digs deep for bushfire appeal
Two of Docklands’ favourite restaurants teamed up with local businesses to help raise more than $13,000 for the Victoria Bushfire Appeal on January 15.
Read MoreMedia guys offer support
Ever since the bushfires hit, people in unaffected areas have been figuring out ways of helping those in suffering communities.
Read MoreDental saving kids in Timor Leste
Through meeting a community group after moving to Docklands, Kim Hindmarsh was able to turn a personal passion into charity caring for 2500 kids in 10 schools in Timor Leste.
Read MoreA sustainable festive season
Our environmental impact might not be at the forefront of our minds during the rush of the festive season and many of us are more concerned about just getting through it. However, the lead up to the end of the year is the perfect time for us to reflect on our habits and excesses.
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Central Pier rehab continues
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