With the lead up to the 2010 ANZ Netball Championship Finals Series getting hot, the scene was set last month in the foyer of the ANZ Headquarters at Docklands. The heat simmered from the celebrity cook-off between netball greats Sharelle McMahon, Captain of the Melbourne Vixens and team mate Julie Corletto, under the watchful eye and taste testing expertise of Adam Swanson, award-winning restaurateur and star of TEN’s “Ready Steady Cook”.
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Start off your weekend with a bang this July as the skies over Docklands come alive with spectacular fireworks every Friday night.
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‘Winter’s at Docklands’ is the new high profile campaign for Docklands promoting all the wonderful ways for Melburnians to enjoy the season in Docklands. Produced by Destination Docklands, the tactical campaign features the Fire, Ice and Light Festival, Amazing Bodies Exhibition, The Icehouse, Harbour Town Shopping Centre and waterfront dining as well as other family friendly attractions.
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It was a great honour for 3008 Docklands Magazine to be invited recently as part of a very distinguished guest list of Docklands who’s who, for the Creativity Australia luncheon hosted by Medibank and Tania de Jong, Founder and Chair Creativity Australia and Creative Universe.
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The Lord Mayor of Melbourne Cr Robert Doyle launched construction of MAB Corporation’s $120 million, 22-level Harbour One (H1) tower in NewQuay, Docklands on June 16th.
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An initiative of the Committee for Melbourne and in its third year, Melbourne Open House is a free event showcasing Melbourne’s unique architectural heritage. Its aim is to foster an appreciation and understanding of the value of architecture, urban design and design excellence.
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The first stage of works to transform Docklands’ Harbour Esplanade into a new harbourside destination commenced on Monday 7 June.
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The City of Melbourne’s first Customer Service Charter was launched in June. The charter is our commitment to you, and outlines the kind of service you should expect from us. It also outlines how you can help shape the products and services the City of Melbourne has to offer.
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We are happy to introduce a new section to 3008 Docklands Magazine where we invite our readers to ask the Lord Mayor, Robert Doyle a question you would like an answer to. The Lord Mayor has agreed to answer all questions posed and we will not edit your questions, nor the responses given.
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When Melbourne and Tianjin became sister cities in 1980, it was an act of faith. Less than a decade after diplomatic relations had resumed between Australia and China, our cities forged a unique alliance. It was the first such agreement by any Australian capital city government.
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In 20 years there will be more than one million people visiting, living or working in the City of Melbourne municipality every day. To help plan for the municipality’s continued growth, the new Municipal Strategic Statement (MSS) sets out a long-term strategy for development so that the municipality continues to be a great place to live, work and visit.
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Toga Hospitality recently opened their newest addition to the Travelodge Hotels portfolio – Travelodge Docklands began welcoming guests from February 22, 2010.
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After proving so popular last winter, Slow Sundays have returned to Docklands for another winter in 2010.
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Grab your camera and tripod and don your comfortable walking shoes and take a look at Docklands and Melbourne through the eye of your camera. The cost to participate is $15 per walk.
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The Hidden Faces, known in art circles as the Victorian Salon des Refusés, is the only Victorian exposure for 2010 Archibald entrants.
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The City of Melbourne’s largest ever funding boost, a $14.43 million community infrastructure investment program, was unveiled as part of Council’s draft 2010/11 budget.
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Come along to enjoy the first Eco-Market in the Docklands, Melbourne and celebrate World Environment Day!
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Minister for Sport, Recreation and Youth Affairs, James Merlino, Minister for Major Projects, Tim Pallas, and Australian tennis star, Casey Dellacqua, all dug deep recently to turn the first sod at Melbourne Park, helping Bovis Lend Lease kick off the major redevelopment of the precinct.
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The 2.3 km Melbourne Main Sewer Replacement from Port Melbourne to Docklands, Victoria, has reached its half way point.
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We are pleased to introduce our newest 3008 team member, Sarah Nicole Lee, soon to be Rossato.
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Recent media coverage has suggested that Seafarers Rest, at North Wharf, will soon be lost to developers.
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There is so much on this winter at Docklands; winter is certainly not the time to rug up and stay indoors but to get out there and take in the sights, sounds and flavours of the Precinct.
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City of Melbourne and VicUrban invite the Dockland’s resident and business community to attend the upcoming Docklands Coordination Committee (DCC) meeting on Thursday, June 10.
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As the president of Docklands Chamber of Commerce, it is my pleasure to inform you on Chamber news from the first quarter of 2010. It has been a busy year so far and I am excited about the future directions for your Chamber through 2010.
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Docklands continued to be abuzz in the first quarter of 2010 with increasing business and residential growth, combined with events like boat racing, AC/DC and George Michael concerts, L’Oréal Fashion Week and other business promotions.The Docklands Community Association continued to be active.
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Chat, Chew and Review @ The Hub is a lunchtime book group designed for workers to get out of the office, to have lunch (BYO) and meet other bookworms to chat about books.
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Come along and enjoy an exciting lunch break and surround yourself in fresh, delicious and local produce.
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Residents of Docklands, and particularly those residing in Flinders Wharf should be very concerned and on guard at what appears to be a land grab for part of the very limited public parkland in Docklands in an important historic precinct on the Yarra River upstream of the Charles Grimes bridge.
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The Hub @ Docklands and Local Website Marketing.com.au are proud to present ‘How to get more business from your website’, a free seminar for Docklands Businesses.
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Mirvac’s latest photographic art installation as part of its Urban Art program at Yarra’s Edge in Docklands has been unveiled.
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The first round of grants for the arts, community services, and sports and recreation opens this month enabling successful applicants to deliver quality programs, events, products and services that create significant social and economic returns as well as cultural and artistic benefits.
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The Melbourne City Tourist Shuttle Bus will continue operating until at least 30 June 2011.
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Is it a Public Convenience?
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Docklands has been chosen as the Australian venue and “Showcase Event’ for the Dow Live Earth Run for Water, a global environmental participation event that will see a series of 6km run/walks that will take place around the world, in hundreds of countries over the course of 24 hours.
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As a Mum, I know firsthand how relieving it is to drop your child at a childcare facility and know, without hesitation, that your choice of centre was the right one, where your children are well cared for, nurtured, respected and surrounded by a stimulating, safe and secure environment.
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Last year 3008 brought you a story about a special morning tea held at Grossi Florentino Restaurant for a very special group of children with cerebral palsy. It’s great to bring you further news about the great work of CPEC, (Cerebral Palsy Education Centre) as Docklands set the scene on March 17th for the launch of Tassie for Tyler.
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The public facilities of Docklands are currently being discussed. And as a representative of the businesses of Docklands, the Docklands Chamber of Commerce seeks the input of all businesses in the precinct.
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The Melbourne Awards is our chance to say thank you to the dedicated individuals–and companies–who make outstanding contributions to our community, our environment or the profile of our city.
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Back on the 7th of December another interesting and informative public discussion forum was held at Digital Harbour.
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Over 430,000 Australians are treated for skin cancer each year – that’s over 1,000 people every single day! Tragically over 1,700 Australians die from skin cancer, 343 in Victoria alone, the vast majority from melanoma, which is more than Victoria’s yearly road toll and the second biggest killer of young people in their 20’s, second only to motor collisions.
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Arriving at Docklands, we plotted a course through the hordes of die-hard AC/DC fans in black T-shirts and before long were being shown to our table inside the welcoming Steakhouse. Our waiter for the evening was the noteworthy Gareth whose knowledge and professionalism was astonishing. Be it assistance with the wine list or a crash course in beef marbling scores, Gareth had it covered.
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Victoria Harbour is proving to be not just a good place to sail but also a great venue for delivering sailing to spectators and the public, adjacent to a precinct known much better for other sporting action.
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Following a successful Corporate event in November, the Docklands Cup in December and the Chinese New Year Dragon Boat Festival in February, the organisers, Dragon Boats Victoria are now gearing up for the major event of the season. On Sunday 21 March 2010 Victoria Harbour will come alive to the sounds, sights and excitement of the Melbourne International Dragon Boat Festival.
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VicUrban has confirmed that the first stage of works to transform Docklands’ Harbour Esplanade into a waterfront destination is expected to commence in May 2010.
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On March 14th City Museum at Old Treasury will close.
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The final plan for Swanston Street has been endorsed by Melbourne City Councillors.
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Music legends Molly Meldrum and Kate Ceberano have been crowned by Lord Mayor Robert Doyle as the Moomba King and Queen for 2010.
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Back in July of 2009 we ran an article on Vertical Living Kids, which was a study undertaken by Melbourne University to examine the relationship between downtown high rise housing and children’s levels of physical activity and independent mobility in the Cities of Melbourne and Port Phillip.
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The Police Community Consultative Committee (PCCC) is meeting again on March 10th and warmly welcomes Docklands residents and businesses to come along to the meeting and enhance the partnership between the police and the local community.
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For the older generation of Strathmore residents, stopping the concrete lining of the Moonee Ponds Creek above Melissa Street was their Franklin Dam. As always, the follow up work devolved to a hardy core of volunteers led through the course by Bob Hawke and Phil Cleary's successor as MHR for Wills, Kelvin Thomson, gradually gaining support amongst the local councils and other land managers as environmental awareness grew.
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Remember those days, the good times; those social weekends spent skating around the ice rinks of Melbourne. The Glacierium, the iconic St Moritz on St Kilda Esplanade and the Sidney Myer Music Bowl conversion into a partially outdoor ice skating rink prior to its closure in 1998 for the Bowl’s renovation. Although there are still a few ice rinks dotted around suburbia, most do not have the facilities adequate for competitive ice sports training and competition.
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The Docklands has rapidly become one of the hottest areas of residential growth in Melbourne.
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If your organisation is a not-for-profit charity serving at least part of the Melbourne metropolitan area, if it possesses Deductible Gift Recipient status and is covered under Item 1 of the table in Section 30-15 of the Income Tax Assessment Act 1997, you can apply for a 2010 General Grant or a Major Grant to assist your organisation’s work for the community.
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Working together to achieve parallel goals will always be more fruitful. The joint venture between Mechanics for Serenje and Chibobo, Overnewton Anglican College in Keilor and the Melbourne chapter of Bicycles for Humanity have come together to send a 40’container load of bicycles to Zambia in Africa, to enrich the lives of others in a most inspiring way.
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An internal artist impression of a Penthouse in Convesso 8 Waterside Place
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MAB Corporation has determined Melbourne Docklands as its development focus for 2010, with the ‘breaking of ground’ about to commence on the Harbour One (H1) tower along Docklands Drive, including the creation of a new side street, to be known as Marmion Place.
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The highly sought after City of Melbourne Event Partnership Program, Business Event Sponsorship, and Small Business Grants will open on Monday 15 February - businesses and community organisations in the Docklands are encouraged to apply.
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The bridge over the Yarra River at the South Wharf precinct has been officially named ‘Seafarers Bridge’ – reflecting Melbourne’s rich maritime history.
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This year is going to be an exciting one for Urban Reforestation. Urban Reforestation has just opened a shop on Merchant Street to run their programs, sell gardening products and inspire urban agriculture. They are located on 71 Merchant Street in the Docklands. The shop will act as the retail arm of the garden, selling garden packs and products to help residents and the working community with supplies to grow their very own edible garden.
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Variety, the children’s charity, will present over 400 bikes and helmets to Special Needs Children in Docklands on December 16th, as part of its annual ‘bikes for kids’ program. This is the fourth year a presentation has been held at Docklands.
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Maternity and feeding attire doesn’t offen conjure up images of feminine sensuality but now thanks to HOTmilk Lingerie it does!
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Top Gear: Great Adventures Helmet Collection
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The gift for you or for a friend, stretch out and reach new horizons into 2010 with this yoga set to get you started in your new your new health and fitness pursuits.
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The Australian Open is heading to town and many of the city’s eclectic restaurants, bars and cafés are set to offer you a grander slam for your buck. Mention Summer Serve at any of the following Docklands participating venues, and receive two entrées for the price of one.
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Quest Docklands has been awarded the winner of the ‘Outstanding Contribution to Back of House’ category at the Hotel Motel and Accommodation Association (HMAA) Victorian Award for Excellence.
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In September we brought you news of the Schools First initiative brought to life by NAB in partnership with The Foundation for Young Australians and the Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER). Schools First is a three-year commitment by these organisations to recognise and promote excellence in school community partnerships.
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In early November, ANZ announced the official opening of its global headquarters, ANZ Centre, in the Docklands precinct.
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In the fifth annual Salvation Army Christmas Day Brunch, Mecca Bah restaurant will host around 100 Salvation Army Clients for a special Christmas Day Brunch. Those who will be attending are frequent users of the Salvation Army’s services throughout the year and are some of the most marginalised people in Melbourne.
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At the last public forum in September 2009 you said there’s more that could be done in the north-west corner of Docklands – Waterfront City Piazza, Docklands Drive and the proposed park area west of NewQuay could become a hub for recreation, entertainment and community living. But what do you think of the ideas on the table? What do you want to see in this area?
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The Icehouse is Australia's new world-class ice sports and entertainment venue and the only dual ice rink in Australia.
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Once Santa has trekked back to the North Pole, Docklands will bring in the New Year with an explosion of excitement, fine foods, music, entertainment and spectacular fireworks to prepare you for a great new year.
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One year into their term, 3008 speaks to Lord Mayor Robert Doyle about his leadership team, his views on their first year in office and what is on the agenda for Melbourne in the year ahead.
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The St Kilda Beach Night Market is preparing to launch another stellar season. Held in the gorgeous grounds of O’Donnell Gardens this market is one of the most beautiful and exotic events in Melbourne.
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Gasworks Farmers’ Market brings stallholders from around Victoria to showcase Victoria’s best produce.
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Prahran Market is Australia’s premier food market - famous for quality food and hard-to-find specialties.
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South Melbourne Market comes alive on Thursday night with a fusion of fashion and food.
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Flemington Racecourse Market is an inner city cosmopolitan market and great meeting place for Sunday brekkie. Hosting a diverse range of goods from over 300 stalls, a day out at Flemington Racecourse Market will have you plunging headlong into a myriad of sensations, a proven feast for the mind, body and soul.
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Docklands Sunday Market is vibrant market with a varied assortment of new and pre-loved goods waiting to be discovered. Combining arts, antiques, retro, vintage, books, plants, children’s toys, pet supplies, locally made soaps and toiletries and wonderful fresh flowers.
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One of the great things to love about Daylight Savings and the warmer summer months is the opportunity to get out and enjoy the best that Melbourne has to offer. Undoubtedly, Melbourne’s markets are a highlight with so many varying goods and fresh produce markets to visit.
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When Vivienne Rowe and her son Sam decided to go into partnership together and open the Mad Duck Cafe their intention was to create an atmosphere where their customers would always feel welcome; like an extension of their own home. Vivienne and Sam wanted their Mad Duck Cafe to provide a space outside the confines of the apartment living above to be a place residents could take a good book, meet with friends or just simply stretch out with a good coffee and feel relaxed and at home.
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Discover a surprisingly affordable treat in the heart of South Wharf, Melbourne's newest riverside precinct. At Nueov37 (located within the Hilton), internationally recognised Michelin star chef Ramon Freixa (from Barcelona) and head chef Philippe Perrey are now serving a special lunch menu, just $39.50 for two courses, including a glass of wine.
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There are less than seven weeks to go until Christmas; my time does fly when you are having fun or at least hard at work. After a busy year, the festive season brings with it the time to reflect, celebrate and reconnect with family, friends and work colleagues.
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With the recent partial opening of the new global headquarters for ANZ employees, it is clear that the future of Docklands as the financial centre of Australia is firmly within grasp. We are proud to bring our readers an exclusive 3008 interview with Victorian Treasurer and Minister for Financial Services, John Lenders MP as he outlines a bright and prosperous future for Docklands.
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Bovis Lend Lease recently announced it had reached practical completion on the Southern Hemisphere’s largest single-tenanted office building, the ANZ Centre. The global headquarters for ANZ will cement Docklands as the national centre for financial services unmatched anywhere else in Australia.
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Docklands' master developer VicUrban this month moves into the magnificently restored northern half of the Railway Goods Shed.
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In true Victoria Harbour style, Merchant Street is throwing a party to celebrate its first birthday.
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A crew of urban gardeners have been busy building, hammering, digging and planting at Docklands’ North Wharf over the past month, to prepare Urban Reforestation’s inner city vegie patch which was officially opened on October 18.
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At the last public forum in September 2009 you told us there’s more that could be done in the north-west corner of Docklands – Waterfront City Piazza, Docklands Drive and the proposed park area west of NewQuay could become a hub for recreation, entertainment and community living. But what do you think of the ideas we have? What do you want to see in this area?
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Melbourne City councillors have unanimously decided to retain the 9.15pm fireworks at Docklands this New Year’s Eve.
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When we are faced with or anticipate danger in our homes and neighbourhoods our usual response is to call 000 and contact the police for assistance. This is the right thing to do, but we also have to recognise that the police are not solely responsible for our safety and security; we need to take some initiative also to maintain a peaceful and safe environment and this is where the Police Community Consultative Committee comes in.
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I recently attended a networking evening in a different precinct also under the jurisdiction of the City of Melbourne where the Lord Mayor, Robert Doyle spoke about community involvement and opening up the lines of communication to enable Melbourne City Council to make the right decisions for the people it represents.
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Chef Guy Grossi hosted a very special morning tea for some aspiring Masterchefs of the future at his iconic Melbourne Restaurant, Grossi Florentino last month.
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Record crowd attendances at the City of Melbourne’s New Year’s Eve celebrations will see a new approach to staging this year’s event with Yarra Park designated as the venue for 9.15pm family fireworks, replacing the traditional Yarra Bank venue. Council is also putting it's New Years Eve plans together for Docklands.
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As the second decade of development gets underway in Docklands, we are reminded by developers and major stake holders that the Docklands vision is about creating a place where people want to live, work, visit and enjoy. In early September an exciting component of the Dockland’s overall plan was unveiled by MAB Corporation (MAB) as their masterplan for the $1billion NewQuay Parklands Precinct was outlined.
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Lend Lease has just delivered the next era for Melbourne’s premier street, with the opening of the extension of Collins Street into Victoria Harbour and the commencement of Route 48 tram services to this new destination.
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This October you have the chance to put that training and fitness regime to the test in the annual St George Melbourne Marathon. The event is a great highlight for Melbourne on a local and international scale. 3008 spoke to the legendary Robert De Castella, the only Australian runner to have placed top 10 three straight Olympic Games and the ambassador for this year’s event to get some tips on crossing the finish at the MCG, in true Melbourne Olympic style!
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Melbourne’s emergency and safety services are bringing their special skills and impressive equipment to a fun day at Docklands. The wow factor will be high as you get close to helicopters, boats, fire trucks and other vehicles used in rescues and emergencies around Victoria. Plus, there’s the chance to meet those who work and volunteer to protect us and keep us safe. These people do amazing things in the name of Community safety.
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All members of the community will be invited to input into a new plan for the second decade of Docklands, through a process endorsed this month by the Docklands Coordination Committee.
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Mad Duck Cafe is certainly gaining popularity in Docklands as the place to go for live music and atmosphere, great food and good vibes but their 1st birthday celebrations will definitely see them winning the popularity stakes!
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The Mission to Seafarers Victoria (MTSV) annually hosts what is fast becoming a jewel in the crown of the Docklands Maritime Precinct, the ANL Maritime Art Prize & Exhibition.
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What are your customers really saying about you? Every operator in the tourism and hospitality industry wants to match or exceed customers’ expectations. When you achieve this, the impact on your bottom line is significant, through increased repeat business, positive word of mouth promotion and a strong competitive advantage.
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The City of Melbourne and Destination Melbourne Ltd invite you to a workshop on Business and Marketing Planning.
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On 17 June 2009, the loud sounds of concrete and timber being crushed signified the start of construction of The Avenues townhouses at NewQuay.
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If you’ve recently moved house, turned 18 or you’re not sure whether you’re on the electoral roll, the Australian Electoral Commission will be at TheHub@Docklands in October to help you out.
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Melbourne City Council will be able to meet future financial challenges head on with an announcement by leading financial market intelligence provider Standard and Poor’s, that the City of Melbourne has maintained its AAA rating.
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When history students from Footscray City College met with representatives of the RSL recently in Docklands, a little piece of history was being made.
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With the many social, emotional, peer and life pressures that teenagers experience these days, their view of themselves can often be impacted. The “perfect” body that the media portrays appears faultless and beautiful. However, our young women and men need to know that there is more to beauty than our appearance and our looks, and, beauty does not have to equal your stereotypical “perfect” body.
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The NewQuay management team are preparing for the next phase of development and discussing the future of Docklands with bold new plans in place at NewQuay.
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Congratulations to Fish Seafood Grill voted as Victoria's Favourite Seafood Restaurant in the Lifestyle Channel's "I Love Food Awards.”
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The future of the Victorian Automobile Industry is squarely focussed on Docklands as the Minister for Industry and Trade, Martin Pakula came face to face with the Docklands built and based FR-1 Concept Vehicle at the AutoHorizon Foundation recently situated within the Automotive Centre for Excellence (ACE).
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Chocoholics rejoice! Australia’s fastest growing chocolate café chain Chocolateria San Churro has finally arrived in all its chocolatey glory at the Docklands. Located under the Southern Star Observation Wheel in Harbour Town, San Churro is the perfect place to indulge your sweet cravings and get a quality chocolate fix! A dedicated chocolate café, San Churro owes its origins to the Chocolaterias of Spain and their relaxed and sociable way of life.
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As new businesses continue to locate to Docklands, and as the newly elected Executive Committee steps into their positions for the 2009/2010 term, I decided it was time to get to know more about the Docklands Chamber of Commerce and its role in assisting the growth and prosperity of the Docklands business sector.
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Twenty four year old concert pianist Anna Melville has a rare blood disorder which means she needs lifetime plasma transfusions every three weeks.
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The Hub Community Centre recently hosted “PERSUASION” an environmental retrospective of works created by a group of all abilities known as Brickworks.
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Dwayne Sampie, an employee at Highbury Plumbing at Docklands is the 2009 recipient of the PBA Safety - Peter Pratt Family Indigenous Apprentice Award, as part of the Master Plumbers’ and Mechanical Services Association of Australia (MPMSAA) Gold Medal and Training Awards.
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With spring on the horizon it’s the perfect time to ‘eat up the view’ in Docklands.
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The City of Melbourne, in conjunction with the Small Business Mentoring Service, is pleased to offer a new initiative for small businesses located within the City of Melbourne municipality.
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Come and share your ideas and suggestions at a discussion forum joining other residents and business owners from Docklands, as well as members of the Docklands Coordination Committee.
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The Australian Centre for the Moving Image’s (ACMI) annual collaboration with Melbourne Spring Fashion Week is bigger than ever in 2009, with a program dedicated to the career, creations and influences of one of fashion’s greatest living visionaries, Marc Jacobs, and special international guest, fashion blogging sensation, Bryanboy.
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It is on, it is here and it is happening all over the city as Melbourne Spring Fashion Week springs to life with the vibrant colours of this season’s latest fashions.
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The Melbourne main sewer was built in the 1890’s and has served Melbourne and the inner suburbs well but due to its age, the rapid population growth and increased residency in areas such as the Docklands and protection of our rivers, 2.3km of sewer pipe from Docklands to Port Melbourne needs to be replaced.
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After many years primarily attending to the prestigious Toorak area and clientele, Anton Urbas has swept his brush, so to speak, across to Docklands where the scenic backdrop for work has never been better or more enjoyable.
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“Melbourne’s strong performance between 2006 and 2008 places our city in the best possible position for meeting the challenges of the global economic crisis according to new research published by the City of Melbourne,” Lord Mayor Robert Doyle said today.
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Australia’s greenest commercial building, The Gauge, has once again been recognised as a leading sustainable development by winning the Sustainable Architecture Award at The Royal Australian Institute of Architects (AIA) Victorian Chapter Awards.
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Consumers, commentators and competitors are all anxiously awaiting the opening of Costco’s first Australian store at Docklands this August, but what will this retail giant mean in the long term for Docklands? 3008 spoke with Costco’s Managing Director Patrick Noone to find out more about this rather large ‘new kid’ on the block.
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The Docklands Chamber of Commerce held its Annual General Meeting on July 21st where its Executive Committee for the term of 2009-2010 was elected.
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This summer, Docklands retailers, restaurateurs and operators will be able to participate in an exciting marketing cooperative promoting Docklands.
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As Docklands enters the second decade of development I spoke with David Young, who has recently taken over from Michael Hynes as General Manager for Docklands. David shares his experience, his vision and his plans to bring out the heart of Docklands as a place people want to live, work and visit.
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The City of Melbourne demonstrates leadership and commitment in addressing and promoting the rights of people with disabilities to equitable, dignified and independent access and participation in all aspects of life. Council’s current Disability Action Plan 2005-2009 outlines strategies to address access barriers and enhance opportunities for people with disabilities to participate in community life.
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Recently the last remaining office space left in Docklands was filled by Enterprise Business Services Australia with the company leasing 3200 square metres in the National Foods building at 737 Bourke Street.
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Lord Mayor Robert Doyle said today that this week’s Street Count will help solve homelessness and provide vital information to the City of Melbourne and CBD homeless agencies. The count took place on Tuesday between 5-8am in North and West Melbourne, the CBD, Flagstaff and Fitzroy Gardens and will enable a comprehensive comparison with the findings of StreetCount2008.
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Sailability Docklands operates as part of Docklands Yacht Club Inc. enabling a very well guided, quality working relationship with both Yachting Victoria and Sailability Victoria. All club members are volunteers dedicated to good fellowship in sailing. Our Mission is to establish a leading sailing club at Docklands, which is welcoming of new sailors, inclusive of people from diverse backgrounds and dedicated to providing participation, training and competitive sailing opportunities.
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Chamber of Commerce AGM Tuesday 21 July at 6:30pm Harbour One Display Centre, 24 New Quay Promenade.
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Docklands is set to be home to the Olympic Winter Institute, following the commencement of works at the $58 million National Ice Sports Centre in January, completion is expected by early 2010.
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What a hugely successful evening for the organisers of the Meet and Greet evening and the residents that attended this the event put on by the Docklands Community Association on June 18th.
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The Hub has some wonderful and important events organised for July. The Hub is a community centre with a wide range of services, events and facilities for residents and visitors of Docklands.
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Enjoy a look through some of the most spectacular buildings in Melbourne as they open their doors as part of the State of Design Festival. Melbourne Open House is free and this year attendees will be able to choose from 32 buildings, four times as many as last year.
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Tram Route 48 (North Balwyn-Docklands) will be changed from September 2009 and will travel via Collins Street instead of Flinders Street, and extended to Victoria Harbour. The current route will turn right from Wellington Parade into Spring Street and then left into Collins Street, providing a direct run into Victoria Harbour.
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The Melbourne Main Sewer Replacement is a $220 million investment by the State Government that will deliver health and environmental benefits to meet the future growth of Melbourne.
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The Victoria Harbour precinct in Docklands, which is being developed by Lend Lease in partnership with VicUrban, is one of only 16 projects worldwide to be included in the Clinton Climate Initiative (CCI) global Climate Positive Development Program.
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Mirvac proudly announced the next chapter in the Urban Art program at Yarra’s Edge on Melbourne’s waterfront in Docklands. Serene and peaceful, the latest photographic billboard installed on Tower 1 at 60 Lorimer Street, provides passing motorists with the opportunity for positive contemplation reminiscent of warm Australian afternoons in the sunshine.
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The future success of the automotive training industry in Victoria took a positive step forward when the Minister for Skills and Workforce Participation Jacinta Allan officially launched stage two of the Automotive Centre of Excellence (ACE) project.
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On Monday May 18, guess who was spotted strolling down NewQuay Promenade in search of a good coffee and a slice of the NewQuay action? Prime Minister Kevin Rudd himself!
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The City of Melbourne recently invited Melburnians to submit suggested names for the new cycle and pedestrian bridge over the Yarra River at the South Wharf precinct.
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Coinciding with the 80th anniversary of blood collection services in Australia, the Federal Government has named 2009 the Year of the Blood Donor. This year provides an opportunity to highlight the 514,000 special donors that have given blood and also an opportunity to hear from the recipients whose lives have been transformed or saved through the generosity of others.
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Melbourne boat lovers are flocking to the Docklands Yacht Club, where membership grew by 300 per cent in a year. Opening its doors in 2003, its membership has jumped from 15 to 254 members in the past year.
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The final round of The Victorian Schools Team Racing Championship, will be launched from Docklands Yacht Club, the host of the event on Sat 16th and Sunday 17th between 9am-4pm both days.
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More than 2000 kgs of good quality charity items have been donated by residents of five Docklands apartment towers in the past three months to help those who have been devastated by the Black Saturday bushfires.
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Although the final amount is still being calculated, we applaud everyone involved with the Chef’s Unite 2009 Red Cross Victorian Bushfire Appeal Fundraiser
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Dock 5 “Girls Night In Book Club” Cocktail Benefit and Auction in aid of the Bushfire Appeal was a huge success raising over $17,000 at the Watermark Bar where the event was held with comedian Denise Scott comparing the evening.
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While the City of Melbourne takes steps towards regulating and managing the use of “toy vehicles”, namely what many Docklanders refer to as the ‘dangerous misuse of public areas by skaters and bike riders, we at 3008, will provide regular progress reports.
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Bocca Bar
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COCAMO
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Kobe Jones
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Danny, Sahil & Andrew
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Oliver, Georgina & Arabella
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Haruko & Takahiro
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Easter is the most significant religious holiday on the Christian calendar. Easter celebrates the promise of life in the face of death. Easter is about peace and forgiveness and a time for thinking about suffering, injustice and hardship. Easter allows Christians to reflect upon their personal views and spiritual relationship with God and their relationship with Jesus Christ and an opportunity to celebrate Jesus’ resurrection three days after his crucifixion.
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50 renowned Victorian chefs will unite for one night only and collaborate their culinary expertise for the 2009 Victorian Bushfire Appeal.
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It’s all about perception: seeing our city as we never have before. A message from the Lord Mayor Robert Doyle.
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No more waiting for trams or cabs, finding a park or feeding the meter! Door2Door Dental is a new, complimentary car pick up and return service for busy city workers making it easier to get to dental appointments without the stress.
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The Docklands Community Association held an evening at Renzo’s last month meeting old and new members, we thank Renzo for providing great feast and venue.
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When you live or work in a fabulous waterfront location such as the Docklands you simply must explore and enjoy the waterways and boating activities available on your door step. With summer approaching 3008 would like to highlight just a few of the tremendous activities that await you.
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Camilla Orr-Thomson considers the Docklands community on a little thing known as Facebook…
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It’s beginning to look and sound a lot like Christmas now, with decorations well and truly transforming Melbourne’s landscape into a sea of shiny red, white and green. One of the most familiar sounds that signals the festive season is upon us is of course Christmas carolling.
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With Christmas only days away I hit the streets of Docklands to find out what people thought about one of the biggest weekends in our calendar.
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Join the fun and stimulate your intellect, imagination and tastebuds as you dine out in Docklands each month with like minded people as part of the Docklands Dinner Book Club.
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The Circus Sunrise Spectacular is coming to town and has set up tent in the most perfect of locations, in the heart of Docklands under the Southern Star observation wheel promising genuine family entertainment throughout December and the New Year.
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The real meaning of Christmas tends to get lost in the lead up to the big day with busy people everywhere and parties and festivities galore. Accessing the real, spiritual meaning of Christmas can be easy though with Churches, Centres and places of prayer, worship and a helping hand in close proximity to Docklands.
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It was part of VicUrban’s vision for the Docklands development that a first class childcare centre be included for the residents and workers of the area. Gowrie Victoria has sixty nine years (formerly Lady Gowrie Childcare Centre) of experience in providing best practise early childhood care and community services and were chosen as the successful operator of the new state-of-the-art family and childhood centre opening in Docklands this January in partnership with the City of Melbourne.
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There’s probably no God. Now stop worrying and enjoy your life.
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Parks Victoria and Yachting Victoria have established a formal partnership to facilitate and promote sailing and boating opportunities for all Victorian’s and visitors to our State.
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The Boating Industry Association of Victoria (BIA) has re-elected its leadership team of President Gordon Howlett and Vice-President David Heyes.
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“Back pack? Check. Map? Check. Pen and paper? Check. Sun-screen? Check. Open mind? Check. Check. Check.”
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A new Rotary Club in the Docklands area has been formed and you’re invited to come along and see what it’s all about.
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Melburnians will be treated to a reinvigorated Moomba Waterfest when it bursts into life on the banks of the Yarra River this year.
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To Save the World – Earth Hour 2009
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In Tribute, Thanks and in the Hope for Triumph
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Sea kayaking is a fabulous way to unwind after work or a busy day or to simply relax and take in the sights.
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The Docklands Chamber of Commerce would like to express its deepest sympathies to all the victims of Victoria’s tragic bush fires.
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Some of Australia’s favourite entertainers will come together at Melbourne’s Longest Cake on Sunday 15th March to raise awareness of Cerebral Palsy.
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Dock 5 Girls Open the Book on Raising Bush Fire Relief Fund
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The Hub @ Docklands is your local community centre offering a wide range of courses and activities for all ages and all people. Here is just a snippet of what is on this March.
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