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The City of Melbourne seeks joint effort to rid the city of graffiti as deterrence reaches critical point
The City of Melbourne has sought the “urgent assistance” of the state government as it battles to fight a 60 per cent increase in graffiti and tagging since the pandemic began.
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Last day in port for Mission CEO
Good female managers have an active home life as well a career in the office and sometimes you just need a bit of R&R.
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Pooch lovers hit the pavement to raise money for pet charity
Hundreds of residents and their furry friends have turned out in Docklands to raise money for charity Save-A-Dog.
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Monash opens in Docklands
Docklands’ pandemic recovery received another welcome boost last month as leading global tertiary provider Monash University opened the doors to its new Docklands campus in the Batman’s Hill precinct.
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Alma opens to community
Families have enjoyed a “fantastic day out” after the much-loved Alma Doepel historic tall ship played host to a community open day.
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Docklands re-envisioned through the practice of parkour
Local parkour and movement coaching organisation Melbourne in Motion is set to take over Docklands on May 14 with a series of hour-long workshops as part of this year’s Melbourne Knowledge Week.
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Cranes named by local grade ones
If you’ve recently passed through the new Melbourne Quarter precinct between Flinders and Collins streets opposite Southern Cross Station, you might have noticed some interesting names emblazoned on four cranes.
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Fears Docklands is fast becoming a “no-go zone” at night following fatal stabbing
Docklands residents have expressed increased concerns about safety in their neighbourhoods after a 23-year-old rising basketball star was tragically stabbed to death last month.
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Council encourages Docklanders to “participate”, but to what end?
The City of Melbourne launched its Participate Docklands campaign on March 3 – the day after Docklands News published its March edition.
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Hooded thieves make off with weathervane
A 100-year-old copper weathervane in the form of a galleon-style sailing ship has been stolen from its rightful place atop the historic Mission to Seafarers building in Docklands.
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Fit for the snow!
Locals front and centre in election pledge
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