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Boat building gets modernised
Boat building has always been an intricately detailed process but for passionate business owner of The Wooden Boat Centre Nicholas Atkins, now is the time for a modernised change in production.
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Embattled traders welcome council’s support but declare “war not over”
Small businesses in Docklands have welcomed a City of Melbourne decision to waive outdoor dining fees, but for many hospitality traders trying to get back on their feet after lockdowns “the war is not over”.
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Funding gives Docklands Neighbourhood House the capacity to do “a lot more”
In an exciting turn of events, Development Victoria has provided the Docklands Neighbourhood House with $162,000 in funding to allow the community space to remain in its place until at least the end of 2022.
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Twenty years of “excellence in maritime and seafaring subjects in art”
The Mission to Seafarers Victoria’s (MtSV) Maritime Art Prize & Exhibition is back for its 20th iteration in what promises to be yet another celebration of brilliance in maritime art.
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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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New Riverkeeper to fight for Melbourne’s iconic waterway
In a wide-ranging interview with Docklands News, newly-appointed Yarra Riverkeeper Charlotte Sterrett shares her vision for the river, her thoughts on the proposed Greenline project, and the importance of pushing towards a “swimmable Birrarung”.
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A good urban citizen
A very pretty building with arched windows and leadlight strips has just been finished at 379 Docklands Drive.
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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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The “game changing” move to Docklands for ethical label as part of shopfront program
As part of a program to activate Docklands’ empty shopfronts, sustainable outerwear brand laGuapa describe their recent move into Victoria Harbour as a “game changer”.
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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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Fountains and Flames extinguished
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