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Looking at Docklands through a “maritime heritage lens”
Melbourne Maritime Heritage Network (MMHN) notes that despite the publicity “hype” currently surrounding the state government’s “BIG BUILD” it is worth remembering one thing about Docklands …
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Smoke on the Yarra
The hazardous working conditions of labourers at the docks and wharves in Melbourne made their lives perilous. One of the dangers they faced was the risk of fires, which could easily ignite if flammable materials came into contact with stray sparks or flames.
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Victoria gets new building laws to clean up the industry
Last month, the Victorian Parliament introduced the Building Legislation Amendment Bill into the lower house, seeking to substantially amend the Building Act and the Architects Act by improving consumer protections for domestic and residential owners.
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Rise to the top: How Docklands businesses can improve their SEO strategy
There is one type of website traffic that is almost 80 per cent certain to close you a sale every time – local SEO.
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Cracked windows becoming customary
A window at the Customs House in Docklands cracked last month causing a lane of traffic on LaTrobe St to close for more than five hours.
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All 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.
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Protecting an important local space
It was such a pleasure to visit Docklands Neighbourhood House (DNH) recently.
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Car restorations, up close and personal
Locals and visitors will soon be able to watch the restoration of classic cars right here in Docklands.
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Women 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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The monster eating Melbourne
Local councils are fighting back against the short-stay behemoth that’s causing chaos across the city.
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