Docklands’ newest residents are now moving into the exclusive River precinct at Mirvac’s award winning, Yarra’s Edge development located on north facing banks of the Yarra River in Melbourne’s Docklands.
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Everyone has dreamed of sailing across the blue water with dolphins riding the bow wave and the feeling of fresh air through their hair. This dream normally comes with a hefty price tag that doesn’t just stop with the purchase of the boat.
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As we kick off the new financial year I wanted to let the Melbourne’s Docklands community know what new projects Council has planned for the harbour precinct.
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Not too long ago cosmetic medicine was a luxury enjoyed by a privileged few, but now it’s accessible to everyone.
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Give Mum the gift of music this Mother’s Day with tickets to see the highly acclaimed Australian String Quartet, joined by internationally acclaimed baritone, Teddy Tahu Rhodes.
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Potier is a new retail space dedicated to showcasing the finest contemporary ceramics and porcelain, designed by Australia’s best ceramic artists.
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When you want your gift to last a lifetime, a Belly Art Gift Certificate is definitely the way to go! A fail-proof and satisfaction-guaranteed gift for Mother’s Day, designed to give the special Mum or Grand Mum in your life a wide choice of keepsake gifts and/or services that will literally freeze precious moments in time.
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What would mum want more this Mother’s Day than spending time with the special people in her life. Make Mother’s Day truly special aboard the grand Voyager for a sumptuous Mother’s Day Brunch or Lunch cruising the beautiful waterways with good company and great food.
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Spend time with Mum, or pay tribute to someone special to celebrate Mother’s Day by participating in the Mother’s Day Classic, a unique event that celebrates Mother’s Day and brings the whole community together to raise funds for the National Breast Cancer Foundation’s research programs.
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If Mum loves to cook then the Clipso Control Plus will make her day.
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Once the Melbourne International Jazz Festival ends, don’t despair, Stonnington Jazz will celebrate its fifth year with an exciting program of concerts between May 20 – 30 featuring the best in Australian jazz including James Morrison, Vince Jones and Allan Browne.
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The spaces and streets of Melbourne hit a resounding common chord in the first week of May, celebrating the universal language of jazz in an extraordinary program that invites the entire city to get involved and play along.
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Can the Geelong Cats make it three premierships and a near miss in four years? That’s the question on most footy enthusiasts’ lips. There is no denying the Geelong Cats are on their game and look set for yet another incredible year. As season 2010 begins 3008 spoke to premiership player and Geelong Ruckman, Mark Blake about Geelong’s 2009 Premiership win and the plan for 2010.
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In July last year, Cameron Walsh turned 30 and was featured as the Docklands Personality in the ‘Celebrating Milstones in Docklands’ article where his ultimate gift was to travel to Pittsburgh to watch his beloved Pittsburgh Penguins and reigning Stanley Cup Champions which was scheduled for January 2010 thanks to the generosity of family and friends.
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Setting out to protect and improve my future quality of life, I initially underwent a professional Kieser Training musculoskeletal evaluation with a physiotherapist in the hope of playing competition tennis and enjoying backyard sports with my son, pain free.
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Bringing a baby into the world is one of the most exciting experiences any couple can look forward to. It can also be one of the most nerving and challenging times. These are just some of the emotions I am currently experiencing as my husband and I prepare to welcome our first child in six weeks time.
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We are very pleased to announce the opening of a fabulous new childcare centre in Melbourne’s CBD. Penguin Childcare is Melbourne’s only ground floor childcare centre, which is located in Collins St close to Docklands and Southern Cross Station. The centre offers a fully funded kinder program and developmentally age appropriate programs for children aged 0–5years.
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It’s Easter time again and for many of us that means a time for gorging oneself on as many differently coloured chocolate eggs as can be consumed before the children realise that their stash has been considerably diminished.
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Hi, I’m Jenny Langmead, the principal at Melbourne City School. Modern families like you are enjoying Melbourne’s regeneration and embracing the concept of urban living, bringing about a better home/work life balance that so many of us strive to achieve. However, across the impressive city landscape, there has been one essential facility missing for you and your family and that is a city centre school.
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Hi, I’m Jenny Langmead, the principal at Melbourne City School. Modern families like you are enjoying Melbourne’s regeneration and embracing the concept of urban living, bringing about a better home/work life balance that so many of us strive to achieve. However, across the impressive city landscape, there has been one essential facility missing for you and your family and that is a city centre school.
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An opportunity to secure your berth at the world class Marina YE moments from all Melbourne has to offer, has arrived.
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Today, young adults, including children have increasingly more pressures and demands. So often they can get caught up in their faults and failures without realising their incredible unique strengths and virtues.
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Azzaro are regarded as the leading fashion wholesaler in Australia and New Zealand.
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Lights, Camera, Gaultier! The Australian Centre for the Moving Image together with L'Oréal Melbourne Fashion Festival present a film program dedicated to the career, creations and influences of the ‘enfant terrible’ of French fashion – Jean Paul Gaultier.
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Those new to the inner city are often concerned about caring for their dogs in an urban environment. In our experience dogs cope very well living in confined spaces, as long as their owners organise plenty of walks. Both dogs and humans benefit from the extra quality time spent together.
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Nowadays, there are a vast number of products on the market that are developed to help keep your pet cat happy and healthy. It can, however, be quite confusing for owners to choose what is necessary and suitable. At the Flemington Veterinary Hospital, the staff are equipped with the knowledge to help you distinguish what is best for your cat.
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Starting school can be one of the most exciting experiences for both children and parents. It can also be a time that is filled with a variety of feelings, emotions and challenges including anxiety, fear, guilt and uncertainty. However, with the right preparation, your child can feel confident, ready and excited about starting school.
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Late in 2009 the Docklands Chamber of Commerce teamed up with Kangan Batman TAFE Automotive Centre for Excellence to host a fabulous tribute and inspiring event honouring Australian motor racing great, Sir Jack Brabham, highlighting his tremendous career spanning over 50 years.
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It was on the 8th December 1939, that the Lady Gowrie Child Centre was officially opened by the then Governor General’s wife, Lady Zara Gowrie, at a time when Australian troops were sent off to fight in World War II.
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Mirvac’s contemporary resort style development at Coast, The Sands Torquay has experienced a successful year of sales and is now nearing completion. Only five stunning terraces remain which is testament to the desirability and value the Mirvac product offers in the prestigious Torquay location.
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DFO SOUTH WHARF officially opened its doors on Thursday October 15th – and marks the launch of the first stage in this commercial precinct that will also provide a Homemaker Hub and a complete waterside food & beverage destination and boutique cinema experience launching early 2010.
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If you have the budget, spend it on seeing a Milliner rather than buying ‘off the rack’ – they will make a personal piece that will suit your face shape & scale as well as co-ordinate with your outfit.
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The recent Economic Development Forum held at Digital Harbour in September and hosted by the City of Melbourne was informative and an opportunity for local business owners and residents to discuss and share their views on how best to move forward to assist the Docklands business community to not just survive, but thrive.
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The National Gallery of Victoria today paid tribute to the contribution of one of its greatest philanthropists, Joseph Brown AO, OBE, and expressed sadness at his passing. Dr Brown, 91, was a distinguished Melbourne collector, art dealer, and artist.
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Lord Mayor Robert Doyle congratulated Lighthouse Foundation founder Susan Barton last night after presenting her with the prestigious title of Melburnian of the Year at the 2009 Melbourne Awards Ceremony.
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If you have been waiting for the opportunity to get involved in the Docklands Yacht Club get your diary out and jot down these dates.
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The federal Government’s decision to invest $1.5 billion to help first home buyers purchase a home is great news for Australians. I believe this strategy, coupled with the downward trend of interest rates, has seen renewed confidence in the entire Docklands market. At City Residential Real Estate, we have over twenty current listings in Docklands and at price tags of under $600,000 which is ideal for first home owners and investors.
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On August 30, 1835, 174 years ago, Melbourne was founded as European settlers landed on the north bank of the Yarra River aboard the schooner Enterprize. Led by Captain John Lancey the first thatched storage hut was built and an area of land was cleared.
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The National Gallery of Victoria today saluted the contribution of one of its greatest philanthropists, Victor Smorgon AC, and expressed great sadness at his passing. Over many years Victor and Loti Smorgon have made a tremendous contribution to the NGV, with donations of artworks and funds for acquisitions.
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The pencil-nosed moon-dwelling marionette who brought joy to generations of Australian children debuted on ABC television in black and white on July 1, 1959. The character was created by 88-year-old cartoonist and puppeteer Norman Hetherington, who would take children's scribble and then craft it into a meaningful drawing.
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A Melbourne benefactor has become Victoria’s biggest individual donor to the performing arts with a major endowment to the Arts Centre. Miss Betty Amsden OAM has established the Betty Amsden Arts Education Endowment for Children with a gift of $5 million, one of the largest gifts ever to the performing arts in Australia.
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The one place in Melbourne with a more enticing marine atmosphere than Docklands in early July will be the 49th annual BIA Melbourne Boat Show, just a short cruise (or tram ride) round the corner and up the river at the Melbourne Exhibition Centre.
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As the exciting premiere of Project Runway Australia series 2 begins on Foxtel’s Arena Channel on July 8th after filming at Docklands, this award-winning, fashion reality series to set to launch the careers of Australia’s up and coming fashion designers.
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Email your suggested caption for your chance to WIN a delightful dinner or luncheon for two at the Greek Grill Restaurant set amid the relaxing mix of Federation Square eateries.
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Australian parents have teamed up with nutritionist Dr Rosemary Stanton to reveal their list of the worst children's breakfast ‘Cereal Offenders' as part of an ongoing campaign to reveal the truth behind the marketing spin on popular children's food and drink products.
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Surplus, deficit, fiscal policy, GDP, real figures as opposed to nominal…. If you are slightly confused by the budgetary jargon awash in the media over the last month, you are not alone. What do the major proposed changes in the budget mean for you?
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After 3 weekends of very competitive round-robin racing, between twenty four of Melbourne's secondary colleges, it came down to the final four on the afternoon of Sunday May 17.
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The Hilton Melbourne South Wharf officially opened on April 16th of this year bringing nothing less than what is expected from the International Hilton Chain. But this Hilton has a point of difference, well actually a few. 3008 spoke with General Manager Michael Bourne to discuss Hilton Melbourne South Wharf’s many points of difference.
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With winter officially here, it’s time to rug up and look after yourself to stave off all those bugs, coughs and sniffles that seem to continuously float about during these colder months. It’s also an opportune time to discover new ways for keeping your mind, body and spirit balanced and working in optimal condition and what better place to do this than a day out at the MindBodySpirit Festival.
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In this current uncertain and difficult economic climate many people are experiencing loss of jobs, homes and lifestyles. We hear daily of companies large and small have to retrench hundreds of employees; from highly paid executives to production line workers, no one is untouchable.
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Docklands YMCA is an evolution in the purposes of today’s gyms. Far from a place where pain rules, the YWCA will in fact be making it hard for anyone to tear themselves away to go home.
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The City of Melbourne is developing its next four-year plan for families with children aged up to 12 years.  They want to hear your views on the issues affecting families and children and about the needs of families and children in your area.
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The Docklands Waterways Strategic Plan
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Docklands will ignite in a spectacular display of light and warmth this winter with an array of visual attractions along the waterfront.
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Do you think the original Docklands urban plan has been successful to date; is the direction of the area’s development on the right track?
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Located on the ground floor of Harbour Town near the Southern Cross Observation Wheel is Australia’s largest specialty retailer of Cards & Gifts, WILD.
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Progressively, over the next two years, Melbourne will embrace its newest suburb.
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SMOOTH SAILING TO SCHOOL CHAMPIONSHIPS MELBOURNE’S spectacular skyline provided the perfect backdrop for the first qualifying round of the Victoria Harbour Schools Sailing Series at Docklands.
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Cambodian families have been given the chance to overcome poverty through the hard work and dedication of Australian volunteers from within the Financial Service Industry. The 14 self-funded volunteers travelled to Cambodia for a 15-day stint in February after managing to raise approximately $20,000.
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The Italians have been making it passionately for decades! The powerful aroma of a freshly roasted Ottimo coffee with its alluring and distinctive aroma will keep your employees happily behind their desks cutting out all that lost time dashing out for a coffee break.
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The Victorian Sustainability Fund has looked at the last remaining vacant land available for development in Melbourne’s CBD known as E-Gate and applied some very radical thinking.
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Docklands’ residents will be the beneficiaries of the internationally-acclaimed GreenPlumbers® initiative with a series of free workshops being held a stone’s throw away at the King Street Training Office of the Master Plumbers’ and Mechanical Services Association.
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Lord Mayor Robert Doyle is calling for all Melburnians to speak up and nominate a company, individual or community organisation they believe deserves to be recognised in the 2009 Melbourne Awards.
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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. This month we held a Women’s breakfast at Fix in conjunction with Westpac Women and featuring Arthur and Mimi Galan fashions.
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BIA Victoria and Parks Victoria have established a formal partnership to facilitate development and improvement of marine infrastructure. The two organisations have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that will help to deliver long-term benefits to Port Phillip and Western Port.
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The Alma Doepel Story
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In a retail first for Melbourne Docklands, the much anticipated Harbour Town shopping centre at Waterfront City is now open. Set across two spacious levels, the open air shopping precinct offers a mix of specialty and discount retailers with all the latest fashion, homewares and accessories.
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In spite of the economic downturn affecting the world today and the threat of increased job loss, Docklands employers are crying out for experienced hospitality personnel to staff the growing number of restaurants in the area.
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To help introduce visitors to the Southern Star over the busy holiday season, VicUrban and ING Real Estate will provide their free shuttle service between Southern Cross Station and Docklands Drive, Docklands. The service will begin from November 28th at 10am and will continue seven days a week between 10am to 8pm, providing direct and easy access to the Docklands precincts of Waterfront City and NewQuay for three months.
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Melbourne is such a beautiful place during the Festive Season as the City comes alive with an enchanting Christmas atmosphere. Despite the rushing about and frenzied shopping, Christmas is a universal celebration of good will and a great time to take a minute or two to douse oneself in Melbourne’s magical end of year ambiance and its favourite traditions.
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Add some variety to your summer by entering a team in the 2009 Variety Splash (26-28 February) – a friendly and action-packed fundraising boat rally around Port Phillip Bay.
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Tony Schiavello has always been hands on in his role as Managing Director of the Schiavello Group, one of Australia’s leading international designers and manufacturers of furniture products and interiors, during its 42 years of operation.
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Hopefully you’ll never need to put this knowledge into practise but in an emergency there two vital pieces of information that are required when calling Triple Zero (000) firstly, where is the emergency and secondly, what is the nature of the emergency.
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I have considered not allowing my daughters out of the house until their 30th birthday but more realistically and less mentally deranged the best I can do to keep them safe is to teach them to recognise danger and equip them with the techniques of effective self defence.
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The Docklands Chamber of Commerce would like to welcome you to the New Year. The next General Meeting is to be held Tuesday 17, February at 6.45pm at the Hub Docklands.
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It was here; right here in Docklands, the fastest powerboat to circumnavigate the globe visited Docklands in late January as part of the 2009 Melbourne International Boat and Lifestyle Show.
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Parents, teachers and communities will play an active role in the future of children’s formal education in the school system as the recent Melbourne Declaration is signed and sealed and now awaiting delivery.
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The country’s longest running craft event, The Stitches & Craft Show, set for a resurgence when it heads to Melbourne in 2009 as the increased gloom surrounding the economy means some Australian’s are seeking the quality and the story behind ‘Handmade’, while shying away from mass-production in an effort to save money and the environment.
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The FREE shuttle service to Harbour Town brought many shoppers and visitors to the precinct throughout February.
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Docklands OPEN CHANNEL’s first FRAMED FREE seminar...
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February 14 was not only about romantic love around Docklands as many restaurants, pubs and clubs opened their hearts by offering their door takings to the Red Cross Bushfire appeal.
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Boating enthusiasts jumped aboard for Variety Splash’s three day and two night rally on Port Phillip Bay that was open to power and sail boats.
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The Cycle and pedestrian bridge over the Yarra River...
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The 2009 Melbourne International Boat & Lifestyle Show again exceeded expectations and was hailed a massive success after attracting thousands of boating enthusiasts to Docklands.
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You might find yourself strolling around the fabulous Docklands Precinct on a pleasant Melbourne evening or perhaps a lazy weekend and hear the sound of bong, bong, bong amid the splashing of paddles beating the water to foam.
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In the month of March 2009 we are proud to announce the launch of our brand new revamped website.
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