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No support for ‘‘snorkel’’ apartments
The City of Melbourne has advised the Minister for Planning Richard Wynne that it doesn’t support current plans for a massive new tower in the heart of Docklands at 694-704 Collins St largely due to issues surrounding apartment designs.
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From little things, big things grow!
A letter to the editor of Docklands News published in last month's edition has managed to make it all the way to Spain and back again!
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Get on with Harbour Esplanade
Lord Mayoral hopeful Arron Wood said that, if elected, he would continue his strong advocacy for the upgrades of Harbour Esplanade and Central Pier.
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Plans for old Convention Centre site move forward
A revision of Mirvac's major development plans for the former Melbourne Convention Centre site has been unanimously endorsed by City of Melbourne councillors, but the developer wasn't given everything it wanted.
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Heritage restoration underway at North Wharf
Restoration of the heritage-listed Goods Shed 5 in Docklands began last month as part of developer Riverlee’s $500 million Seafarers project.
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Getting the dining formula right
Everyone in Melbourne is swapping stories about takeaway and the Hof Downtown is keeping up a steady delivery with a new dining app that reduces the cost from 35 to 2.9 per cent.
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Alma fundraises against the clock
The restoration of one of Australia's oldest tall ships, Alma Doepel, has been jeopardised after an expected donation was delayed at the last minute due to COVID-19.
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Push for stricter sustainability standards
Developers would be subject to tighter environmental building standards under a new council plan to keep the City of Melbourne ''competitive'' while helping it reach zero net emissions by 2040.
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Stella Maris provides crucial support for stranded vessels
The Stella Maris Seafarers' Centre (SMSC) might not be very well-known among Melbournians, but for seafarers on vessels arriving in the Port of Melbourne, it is a lifeline to the land.
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Cladding coming off
Homeowners will be given an extra two years to pursue legal action against builders responsible for installing combustible cladding on their homes under legislation introduced to Victorian Parliament last month.
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Funding boost for Alma
Goods Shed saved after two-tower proposal is refused
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