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Holi Festival turns Docklands into a sea of colour
Holi, popularly known as the “Festival of Colour”, is a traditional Hindu festival that originated in India, but is now celebrated all over the world. It is a celebration of fertility, colour and love, as well as the triumph of good over evil.
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Man jumps into the Yarra River
Police are investigating after a man jumped from an unknown crane into the Yarra River at Docklands on March 27.
Read MoreDistrict Docklands Community Garden is no more
Despite the continuous efforts of the Neighbourhood House and its volunteer gardeners, the District Community Garden is coming to an end with its condition in rapid decline.
Read MoreExciting activations take shape in Vic Harbour as precinct recovers from pandemic
Work on a new ferry terminal and a twin-deck floating bar is starting to take shape in Victoria Harbour in what is hailed as a huge boost to activate tourism and the “gateway to Melbourne.”
Read MoreCouncil pushes both levels of government to act on Central Pier
The City of Melbourne is calling on both federal and state governments to make the redevelopment of Central Pier a priority ahead of their respective May and November elections.
Read MoreCouncil adds big Greenline investment to election wish list
Ahead of federal and state elections in 2022, the City of Melbourne wants the state and Commonwealth governments to each pump $100 million into the “city-shaping” Greenline project, which had now opened to expressions of interest from local and international designers.
Read MoreE-bike and e-scooters debate re-emerges after misuse sparks calls for education
The e-bike and e-scooter debate has again divided community opinion after a resident spoke of their frustration of seeing the electric-powered transport devices dumped across the Docklands precinct.
Read MoreBar hours automatically extend after liquor licence reforms
City bars, restaurants and cafes can automatically extend their trading hours from 11pm to 1am after the state government sought to streamline processes for ailing hospitality businesses.
Read MoreAutomotive apprentice wins inaugural disability achievement award
A local 18-year-old apprentice with a passion for all things cars has become the first winner of the Apprenticeship Employment Network’s Disability Achievement Award.
Read MorePaterson’s push for Melbourne
In less than two months, Labor candidate Keir Paterson will look to return Melbourne as a Labor seat in the upcoming federal election — but he faces an uphill battle.
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