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Sally Capp is back as Lord Mayor
Docklands resident and incumbent Lord Mayor Sally Capp has been returned to the city’s top job by voters for her first full term on council following the City of Melbourne local government elections on October 24.
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Docklands activation strategy advanced
The City of Melbourne and Development Victoria's (DV's) long-awaited Docklands activation strategy is understood to be only a few weeks away from being shared with major stakeholders, with some programming expected to begin by year's end.
Read MoreDocklander Jamal Hakim is a councillor!
In what came as the shock result of the 2020 City of Melbourne local government elections, independent candidate and Docklands resident Jamal Hakim has been elected as a councillor.
Read MoreA focus on Docklands
Professional focus groups have been researching ways to help shape Docklands' future.
Read MoreFOMO: council’s activation plans revealed
As Victoria slowly emerges from lockdowns, the City of Melbourne will soon look to attract visitors back to the city and its much-loved venues, restaurants and public spaces with a “big old dose of FOMO (fear of missing out)â€.
Read MoreDocklands Primary School is built!
Construction was completed at Docklands Primary School in October. The school will officially open in time for term one in the new year.
Read MoreHoon trouble continues at Yarra’s Edge
Residents at Yarra's Edge continue to be disturbed by hoon drivers following the easing of COVID-19 restrictions, with cars leaving fresh burnout marks along Lorimer St last month.
Read MoreResidents still concerned about short-stay
When Melbourne, and then Victoria, re-entered lockdown in July and August, some residents hoped that short-stay operators had been put out of business for at least the medium term, if not for good.
Read MoreChanging the way we dine
Docklanders will be looking forward to a summer of alfresco dining as part of the City of Melbourne's plan to wake the area from a COVID-19 slumber.
Read MoreAnother step forward at Digital Harbour
Poly Australia's new Docklands building is officially the tallest tower in Digital Harbour, a precinct that will soon be a new focus of the suburb's development.
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Building communities
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