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Docklands’ maintenance man calls time
Many Docklanders won’t be aware that tucked away right at the end of North Wharf’s last boat shed beside the Bolte Bridge, handyman Paul Vella has been plying his many trades in Docklands for more than 20 years.
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Central Pier demolition “progressing well”
Docklanders will have noticed considerable progress with the demolition of Central Pier in recent months, with much of Shed 9 now removed from Victoria Harbour.
Read MoreA winter of activation in Docklands
While the cold creeps in, Docklands’ events calendar is just starting to heat up this June with Firelight Festival, The Art of Banksy and Dreamskape.
Read MoreA preview of Docklands’ new “tropical oasis” from Moon Dog
Doglands is the new mega-venue from Melbourne brew-masters, Moon Dog, promising a “tropical oasis in amongst the hustle and bustle of the Docklands.”
Read MoreUpdates on community projects and initiatives in Docklands
This month I am thrilled to update you on the exciting initiatives driven by the Docklands Stakeholder Group.
Read MoreLighting the way for businesses at the Firelight Festival
The Docklands Chamber of Commerce (DCC) is excited to welcome the return of the City of Melbourne’s annual Firelight Festival, which set to ignite Docklands from June 28 to 30.
Read MoreRenewing an owners’ corporation’s policy of insurance just got harder
It is compulsory under the Owners’ Corporation Act 2006 for a strata building with areas of common property to have a policy of insurance for reinstatement and replacement, and must hold a policy for public liability insurance as well, for a minimum of $20 million.
Read MoreOwners’ Corporation Network: putting residential strata on a national footing
Several things are well known about residential strata. First and foremost is that it is now a mainstream way of living throughout Australia.
Read MoreCity of Melbourne council: the good and the not so good
Let’s start with the good …
Read MoreCouncil approves esplanade plan
City of Melbourne councillors have voted to accept Places Victoria’s Harbour Esplanade master plan, providing they get to see and approve all proposed buildings.
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Happy b’day Bob
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