A merry lead up to what will undoubtedly be a busy, but exciting few weeks before the 'big day' arrives.
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Singing aye aye yipee yipee aye Aye aye yipee yipee aye.....
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An ongoing tradition and interactive event for the family to enjoy this Christmas Eve, bring the littlies along to enjoy puppets and a nativity play at St Luke's Christmas Eve Children's Pageant.
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A wonderful Melbourne tradition will continue this festive season as Crown's Christmas Spectacular, one of the most technologically advanced and largest automated Christmas attractions in the Southern Hemisphere.
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It's One Big Giant Christmas Party - a magical wonderland of fun that you and your family will never forget.
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Come and join in Carols at Docklands!
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Join Father Bob and the fabulous community of South Melbourne for this year's Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Services.
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Christmas in Melbourne is set to be transformed as the City of Melbourne becomes the Christmas capital with new Christmas decorations and a new Christmas tree experience in the City Square.
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New Christmas decorations will feature at the following locations in and around the Docklands precinct this year adding to the spirit of Christmas:
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Get into the spirit of Christmas with the family at Harbour Town and while you are there get that Christmas shopping list ticked off.
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The South Melbourne Commons is celebrating their official launch on December 10th with a Christmas themed party.
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Come enjoy a very special Christmas at the Medibank Icehouse where some of Victoria's top figure skaters and our stars of the future will showcase their talents in the end of year Christmas Showcase.
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An all new Australian production of one of the most successful American Broadway musicals of all time is coming to Her Majesty's Theatre this February.
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For that person that has everything, a membership to Friends of the Zoo's (FOTZ) is the perfect gift for Christmas.
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There is nothing that signals the arrival of the festive season quite like receiving a beautifully presented hamper of assorted gifts and goodies.
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The Mi Goals range for home or office are designed and made in Melbourne with the aim of engaging the consumer, not only through design, but also content intending to create a sense of hope for its users on their journey towards achieving their goals.
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Your local Yes Optus Docklands store is bringing cheer to your Christmas shopping with some fabulous gift ideas at celebratory prices.
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Complimentary Boardroom for your Next Meeting.
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For that special Christmas gift, or if you are looking for new and unique ways to accessorise your home, you'll be pleasantly surprised at Radstock + Kendall.
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Obviously the South Melbourne Market has it all for food - fresh local seafood, meat and vegetables.
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The Australian Philharmonic Orchestra has done what close to no other orchestra in the world has done - entertain, enthrall and enlighten audiences with their musical enchantment and extraordinary talent for 30 years. 3008 Docklands celebrates and congratulates the APO on this milestone achievement as celebrations will unfold through a harmonious musical journey concert series this December to mark the past 30 years of sensational music making.
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The Boating Industry Association of Victoria (BIAV) is in preparations to kick off the 2012 Australian boat show circuit with the launch of the new look - new name Melbourne Summer Boat Show (MSBS) at Docklands.
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This summer, Melbourne Aquarium will launch a brand new underwater adventure; Sharks of Shipwreck Cove.
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The fun and excitement, not to mention the popularity of fun on the ice and the ultimate place to cool off during summer is definitely at Medibank Icehouse.
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In 2012, Melbourne Zoo will celebrate its 150th birthday. To kick off the year's activities, Melbourne Zoo will host free music concerts for children on the zoo lawns.
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Mickey Mouse and his band of friends, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck and Goofy, will perform in the musical extravaganza Disney Live! Mickey's Music Festival during the coming summer school holidays.
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In 1982, Jonathan Lynn and Antony Jay penned the first episodes of Yes, Prime Minister for the BBC. It was an instant hit.
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Fed Square's FREE live music series, Fed Square Live presented by The Push returns this summer with a blistering line up of indie, blues, dance and rock performances by Australia's top independent acts and emerging talent.
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Melbourne is one of the first cities in the world to see in the New Year, and we certainly do it in style. Get into the spirit by wearing a touch of gold at this year’s New Year’s Eve celebrations, with Gold Melbourne.
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Medibank Icehouse will be the coolest place to welcome the New Year for young families and teens.
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The year has flown, we are now officially less than 8 weeks away from Christmas and a month out from the start of our long awaited summer, or as some might say, the summer we never had at the start of this year.
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Mad Duck Cafe has undergone major exciting changes in the last couple of months. With over twenty years combined experience in the hospitality industry, the new owners, Adam & Jay transformed Mad Duck Cafe into a slick yet relaxed cafe offering modern Australian food with a big focus on customer service.
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With their recent launch and a front of amazing restaurants overlooking the Yarra River, WTC Wharf is Melbourne's newest meeting place.
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Having a Christmas Party?! Why not try STRIKE for all your party needs. With 4 amazing venues covering Melbourne's CBD, Chapel Street, Glen Waverley and Bayside (Frankston), we have functions to suit any suit!
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Turning one year old, gave Platform 28 a chance to thank the many people who have helped make this venue one of the biggest and most successful within Docklands.
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Bob's Steak & Chop House is Melbourne's first traditional & upscale American steakhouse.
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Kinya Japanese Restaurant fuses Japanese and western styled cuisine to create mouth watering delicacies in a superb riverside location.
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An underwater world of fine dining and style, Five Star Functions at Melbourne Aquarium boasts five spectacular and unique event spaces perfect for creating memorable special events.
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The Groove Train has long been known for its relaxing, contemporary venues and inviting, comfortable atmosphere where you can chill-out, unwind and relax.
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Grill 66 features prime quality Certified Australian Beef, including Black Angus and Wagyu; cooked over a flaming grill right before your eyes on plasma screens.
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Perfect for beer enthusiasts, drop by the James Squire Hotel for a leisurely pint with friends, or take a seat for a meal either inside or in the outdoors overlooking the waterfront and city skyline views.
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Welcome to Mischa's, all new pizza pasta house full of friendly faces, funky food & family fun!
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Once again Docklands will host a New Year's Eve celebration with a fireworks spectacular, not just once as the new year clicks over at midnight but twice, with a family friendly display at 9:30pm.
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Bistro Vite, on the banks of the river at Yarra's Edge, presents live jazz from 2pm every Sunday afternoon.
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After a long but willing wait, the undisputed Queen of Country, and one of the most iconic performers of our time, Dolly Parton, returns to Australia in an all new stage production this month, the Better Day World Tour.
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As Spring Racing Carnival fever rises for Melbourne race-goers, talk abounds about the potential of superlative, 3-year-old sprinter, Sepoy as he continues to dash his competition with ease.
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The gates open and a burst of colours, patterns and elegance race to the finish. All eyes watch to see who will be triumphant and it's much the same off the racetrack. It's always a close contest so here is some advice to keep you on track at the 2011 Melbourne Spring Racing Carnival.
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Richard Nylon has always been fascinated by feathers. "Birds are the closest thing to dinosaurs that we have," he says. "So the idea is that feathers are modified scales. They're made of protein like our hair and our fingernails, and they're really wonderful to work with."
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Suzi Quatro has sold over 50 million records worldwide in close to 50 years in the music business.
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Spring is here at last - and Melbourne Spring Fashion Week is the perfect way to kick off the celebrations.
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Just launched onto the market, Belly Art's new recordable card range allows parents to capture a special message, song, giggle, first words or sounds for Dad or Grandpa for Father's Day or as a special keepsake at any time for any occasion.
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These school holidays see eight feline films to delight children of all ages.
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With amazing new attractions and entertainment, thousands of animals and even more free interactive activities and displays on offer, there's nothing like the 2011 Royal Melbourne Show for a great value day of fun, discovery and excitement.
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Bring the family to Wonderland Fun Park these school holidays and see the amazing and hilarious Children's festival shows, activities and workshops featuring The Incredibubble Show as seen on Australia's Got Talent.
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Ever wanted to experience the huge adrenalin rush of coming face-to-face with a shark, one of the most feared and fascinating creatures of the deep? You can at Melbourne Aquarium!
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Jerry Ghionis received the highest accolade in Australia's most coveted professional photography awards last month when he was awarded 2011 AIPP Australian Wedding Photographer of the Year by the Australian Institute of Professional Photography (AIPP).
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A visit to Wonderland Fun Park never disappoints and now footy fans can enjoy 3 hours of unlimited rides for just $15 by simply wearing your team's colours or showing your footy membership card.
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Cancer Council Victoria is calling on all Victorians to help celebrate Daffodil Day's 25th anniversary this August and provide hope for the one in two Australians diagnosed with cancer by age 85 and give hope to the estimated 115,000 Australians who will be diagnosed this year alone.
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Medibank Icehouse will be transformed into a Winter Wonderland this July, with more ice skating activities than ever to keep the whole family entertained.
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The farmyard is coming to Harbour Town these winter school holidays, with animals of all shapes and sizes taking up residence.
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This school holidays, Melbourne Aquarium is giving visitors the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to come face to face with an ocean giant - a 4.5 metre long Great hammerhead shark, frozen in time.
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Just because the weather drops a few degrees, doesn't mean that Docklands stops. In fact it's actually when the waterfront takes on a completely different feel in winter.
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Prepare to be amazed at the mind boggling abilities of some of Australia's top circus performers at the Wonderland Fun Park Circus Spectacular.
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School's out and there is plenty going on to keep everyone busy these school holidays especially at Glow-in-the-dark Black Light Mini Golf!
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Kick start your career with Melbourne's coolest job. Have you got what it takes to be CEO? Finding it hard to land a job that will open career doors? Then the Medibank Icehouse Promoters Program is for you!
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While many of us haven't quite come to terms with the fact that we barely had an autumn, let alone a summer, it's now the time to embrace the fact that winter is officially upon us and the only way to combat the cold and grey of Melbourne's wintery months ahead is to literally get out and into it.
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In June 2010, 3008 brought our readers an exclusive interview with the legendary Jerry Lewis who visited Docklands to continue his tireless work for the Muscular Dystrophy Foundation of Australia (MDF Aust) in a select few gala appearances raising funds and awareness for the disease.
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The Light in Winter, Federation Square's annual celebration of light and community, returns for its fifth year bringing artists, designers and communities together to explore their ideas of light and enlightenment.
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Winter is wonderful at Docklands and if there is one way to get the wonders of winter sparkling with a bang it is most definitely the Friday night Fireworks throughout July.
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How do you capture the essence of Melbourne? From the urban culture of inner-city laneways and street side cafes, to the crowds of football fans at the MCG, to the fashionistas coming out to play at the Spring Racing Carnival, Melbourne is a city of vibrant diversity, where the chic, the rambunctious and the downright quirky sit side-by-side.
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Replete with premiere performances by the likes of Sonny Rollins (USA), Sun Ra Arkestra (USA), Faust (Germany), Hypnotic Brass Ensemble (USA), and many more, this year's festival is the most exhilarating and diverse Melbourne Jazz Festival program to date.
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Well, it's a small world after all when some of Disney's best loved characters and stories come to Melbourne as part of Disney on Ice - Worlds of Fantasy, bringing four magical stories to life on the ice.
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In 2011 Circus Oz invites you into a time where romance meets technology and everything is hand-made and steam-powered - especially the masterful skill and commanding strength of the performers.
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I won't lie, when my sister suggested we undertake the Mother's Day Classic a couple of years ago I wasn't completely overwhelmed with enthusiasm, after all, how many days in a year does a Mum get to legitimately sleep in and be served a cup of tea in bed by her usually early rising children? Exactly, very few!
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Love your mum as much as we do?
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Show your mum you love her this Mother's Day, whilst supporting Australian families experiencing breast cancer with cute and cuddly, Terence, the Teddy Bear by Tempur®.
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Give the gift of live entertainment this Mother's Day with a show gift voucher.
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Thanks to our wonderful friends at Tefal we are proud to reward our 3008 readers with something extremely special to win this month from Tefal to make Mum's life a lot easier during these upcoming winter months, and what better gift could you possibly give to Mum on Mother's Day!
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Gasworks will present Tenterfield Saddler, the second instalment of the Gasworks Morning Music showcases.
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Adopt an orangutan infant through the Australian Orangutan Project (AOP) - which is a perfect Mother's Day gift for the Mum that almost has everything.
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Don't let distance keep you apart on Mother's Day, Fruit For You... and flowers too, can send your Mum a beautiful hamper of delectable goodies using the highest quality fresh fruit as well as Australian gourmet foods and wines with same day delivery.
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Spoil your Mum for lunch on Mother's Day this year at Platform 28, Docklands newest and most exciting restaurant and bar.
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Give the gift of Guinot this Mother's Day. Guinot is the NUMBER 1 PRESCRIPTIVE SKINCARE IN FRANCE, world renowned for its skincare and treatments.
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Experience Saltimbanco and make a difference to the lives of young people in remote and regional communities across Australia by supporting the work of NICA's outreach circus projects.
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When you want your gift to last a lifetime, a Belly Art Gift Certificate is definitely the way to go!
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When William King Jungala passed away in 2007, the rich catalogue of paintings that made him a master of Aboriginal Art wasn't all he left behind. Abandoned as ruined, a collection of unfinished canvases had been rolled up and left to collect dust in the studio he shared with his daughters.
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The hugely popular Herald Sun / CityLink Run for the Kids is returning for its sixth year and in the past two editions it reached capacity.
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The 2011 World Ice Hockey Championships are at the Medibank Icehouse this April.
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The Melbourne International Comedy Festival is throwing a party and everyone is invited.
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Great circus workshops followed by the matinee performance of Beautifully Imperfect.
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Wonderland Fun Park presents Coney Island Fun House starring International super star Sylvester the Jester - the Human Cartoon!
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Homer and Bart Simpson will add to the fun at Medibank Icehouse these school holidays, skating every day between 11.30am and 7.30pm.
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Witness the incredible true story of wild orphan animals and their amazing journey home in the spectacular new IMAX 3D adventure - Born to be Wild 3D, opening at IMAX Melbourne Museum these school holidays.
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At Gasworks, holidays are all about having fun and this coming April school holiday period is no exception.
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After 65 million years, they're back... Up close and personal!
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Don't miss all the toe-tapping fun as "Happy Feet" live shows kick off at Melbourne Aquarium this school holidays!
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Are you, or is someone you know celebrating a milestone birthday or special event during May?
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Come along and help raise funds for the Good Friday Appeal at Wonderland Fun Park.
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The Woolshed Pub is staging a fun filled day for the whole family on Good Friday, in support of The Good Friday Appeal.
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Get on your bike and explore marvellous Melbourne in the summer time!
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Honey Brown is the author of the critically acclaimed novels Red Queen (Winner of the Aurealis Award, short-listed for the Australian Shadow Awards, short-listed for the Davitt Awards, Highly Commended in the Christina Stead Award) and The Good Daughter.
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Stella Woods (aka Stella Starwoman) is one of Australia's leading astrology and tarot consultants with over twenty years experience, thousands of satisfied clients and a reputation for offering practical, sensitive and insightful advice.
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Syndicated yacht ownership pioneer Yachtshare Victoria will market two new boats during the Melbourne International Boat and Lifestyle Festival in February.
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Much loved Australian actor Blair McDonough, Hawthorn Football Club Premiership player Brad Sewell & 3AW Radio host Mike Brady are throwing their support and talents behind Variety Splash this February starting off at Docklands.
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Melbourne International Boat & Lifestyle Festival
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Leading international office services provider and Australian company ServCorp has expanded its network in Australia with the first serviced office in Melbourne's Docklands development.
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Toastmasters provide the perfect forum to practice and improve your public speaking and leadership abilities in a fun and relaxed atmosphere.
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A fun and fantastic opportunity for your work team to learn from Atlantic's pastry chef, Lisa Van Zanten who will unveil the secrets of baking and decorating the perfect cupcake! Now that's a skill that will sweeten a lifetime.
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No excuses, yoga is for everyone and now is the time to act on that long held desire to give yoga a try or get back to where you once left off with lunchtime and evening classes available.
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Linux is a free and open-source operating system that is the preferred choice among computer experts. If you look at a list of the Top 500 supercomputers, over 90% of them use Linux. If you look at a website, chances are it is running Linux.
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Brazilian Jiu Jitsu classes in Docklands have recommenced for 2011 with new lunchtime sessions now running.
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With the Golden Globe nominated film Burlesque, starring Cher & Christina Aguilera recently making its debut on our cinematic screens, the Docklands Community can now also get into the swing with some fabulous and fun classes starting this February.
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This New Year’s Eve is designed with fun for everyone in mind, with fabulous children’s entertainment, DJ Anthony set to rock your socks off and Boutique Duo performing a wide selection of live jazz and popular ballads. Bring in 2011 with music, fun, fireworks and celebration!
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The 2011 Melbourne International Boat & Lifestyle Festival
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The Melbourne International Boat & Lifestyle Festival welcomes all boat people along to Docklands on February 4-6, 2011.
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New Year’s Eve Celebrations at Docklands
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Shinsei Fish and Sushi Bar specialises in grilled fresh fish, delicious fish and chips and sushi, and is one of a kind in Victoria Harbour.
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Dock 31 is NewQuay\'s newest, premier waterfront dining and functions venue. We are located in the heart of Newquay, thus boasting uninterrupted views of the Docklands, Melbourne CBD skyline and the Bolte Bridge.
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James Squire are opening an exciting new function venue at Waterfront City Docklands and it will be open just in time for this year\'s Christmas festivities set to open mid / late November 2010
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Chinese cuisine is a favourite among many, the flavours, the colours, the variety and combinations of dishes have tantalised the palates of Australian\'s for decades.
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Catering for VIP occasions
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HISTORY: ALL ABOARD! Imagine the toot of the goods train and the steam from the shed as the next load of agricultural produce departs from Goods Platform 28.
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New to Docklands is Loading Dock Bar & Grill. Situated at Yarra\'s Edge it\'s the brain child of brothers-in-law and owners Mike Egan & Milton Reboe, who saw a need for something more than just another eatery.
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The end of year is fast approaching with only 8 weeks until Christmas, so there is absolutely no time to delay, celebration fever is in the air and now is the time to book your end of year office party, get-together with family or friends, or catering needs for celebrations at home or in the office.
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YOU\'RE INVITED! Hi, my name is Louis Rowe and I am a Docklands resident. I am a complete paraplegic at T12 and have been receiving stem cell therapy in India on and off for 2 years with much success!
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As the days grow longer and we begin to see the first glimpses of long awaited sunshine, our attention inevitably drifts away from the staple Melbourne winter pursuits of AFL and trying to stay warm, to a more fashion friendly sport.
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There is no doubt Victorians love their sport, and nestled in beautifully between the end of the AFL Premiership season and the start of the Cricket, the highlight of the year for many is the Melbourne Spring Racing Carnival, bringing the best of Melbourne to life within the 50 days of world-class racing action.
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The fickle relationship between humanity and the sea was the inspiration for approximately 90 pieces of art by Australian and international artists each vying for the grand prize in the Mission to Seafarers\' 2010 ANL Maritime Art Prize and Exhibition, held during the International Year of the Seafarer.
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Book your ticket now to win an Apple iPad! Spend some valuable time with Melbourne\'s most inspiring innovators and creators of ideas at the gala event of the year!
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On 27 November this year, Victorians will make yet another trip to the polls to select a government for the next four years.
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How important is Docklands to Melbourne\'s continued economic growth, tourism and prosperity as a world class city?
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I believe in time it could be the jewel in the crown of Melbourne, it\'s a great place that is growing although not without its problems, I don\'t believe the State Government has done all it could do to assist with that growth, but I certainly believe Docklands is critically important to the economic growth of Melbourne.
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How important is Docklands to Melbourne\'s continued economic growth, tourism and prosperity as a world class city?
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As part of our coverage on the next ten years of Docklands Development and as the State Elections in Victoria draw closer, we have included exclusive interviews with Member for Melbourne, Bronwyn Pike MP, as well as the Liberal Candidate for Melbourne, Luke Martin and the Greens Candidate for Melbourne, Brian Walters.
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Lend Lease should be commended for their proactive approach in reaching the community through community information sessions, addressing many different forums such as the Docklands Community Association and Docklands Chamber of Commerce meetings as well as the launch held at The Gauge Building with clear information boards, models and staff onsite to answer questions and offer the public the opportunity to view and comment on the updated plans for Victoria Harbour.
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Our cover this month features the photographic talent of Docklands resident, James Griffiths.
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Melbourne’s State of Design Festival is upon us. Since 2004, the festival has been showcasing the best in Victorian design for local, national and overseas visitors.
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Following is a list of the great offers you’ll find at Docklands during Slow Sundays. It’s a great chance to get a flavour of the many varied places to eat in Docklands. But with so many offers, you might just need a month of Sundays to try them all
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We’re excited to announce that Travelodge Docklands has recently opened and to celebrate, one lucky winner will enjoy two consecutive night’s accommodation including buffet breakfast daily at the new Travelodge Docklands.
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As part of our commitment to our 3008 readers we are introducing a Docklands Community Noticeboard. If you have a story to tell, an event that you would like to let others know about, photos of interest or perhaps some hot gossip or opinion you would like to express, email the editor at editor@3008docklands.com.au notices should ideally be less than 50 words and received before the 15th of each month.
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It wouldn’t be winter without a visit to Melbourne’s own Circus Oz. 3008 chatted to cast member Paul O’Keeffe about travelling with the circus and what’s in store for 2010 audiences.
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Be the first to see the Calendar Girls and show your support for the Leukaemia Foundation, the only national not-for-profit organisation dedicated to the care and cure of patients living with blood cancers.
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Australian audiences can experience the magic of Disneyland when they attend this year’s ice spectacular Disney On Ice Presents A Disneyland Adventure. The fab five, including Mickey Mouse and an array of other family favourites, take audiences on a fun-filled day at the famous Disneyland theme park.
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The national Australian Dance Awards will be held in Melbourne at the State Theatre, the Arts Centre on Sunday June 20, 2010.
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A new Strategic Plan for the Moonee Ponds Creek is the centrepiece of a process of restructuring the relationship between local councils, friends groups and other stakeholders through much of 2009-2010.
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On US television, it was reported that on the ninth day of the ninth month in the year 2009, the first baby born at 9.09am in the USA weighed in at nine pounds, nine ounces.
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Southern Cross Station Wins British Award
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Docklands' OPEN CHANNEL announced a pilot episode of a new comedy series, People People, will be shot by students during their television production course.
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“And the winner is…Sydney.”
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A ceremony was held in July at the Australian mainland's southernmost building or the 150th anniversary of the Wilsons Promontory lighthouse. The lighthouse was built by convict labour from 1853 to 1859 and located 18 kilometres south of the national park's Tidal River settlement. The first Prom light was lit 15 minutes before sunset on July 15, 1859.
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Southern Cross Train Robbery Police swooped Southern Cross Station after two teenagers allegedly robbed an Upfield line passenger. The incident sparked a scuffle between the-would-be thieves and security after a security guard tried to intervene and stop the robbery. The security guard received minor injuries after and it was reported by witnesses that up to five people were involved in the altercation on platform 11. The incident was captured on CCTV. Police investigations continue.
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BP Australia announced their plans of relocating to Docklands. The move is expected to bring up to 800 staff to 717 Bourke Street when its new national headquarters is completed mid 2010. The oil company will be located opposite Etihad Stadium.
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Darcey’s Fund Thanks Docklands HarbourTown
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Katie Holmes has been cast in the lead role of a multi-million dollar Hollywood thriller Don't Be Afraid Of The Dark to be shot at Docklands film studio. Filming will commence in August.
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Kitchen Garden Program continues to grow Education Minister Bronwyn Pike launched Kitchen Garden Week 2009 to celebrate kitchen gardens in schools which supports Victorian Education Week in May.
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Thousands of visitors each week to VicUrban’s ‘Urban Art’ throughout Docklands are smiling and saying “cheese” as they take a happy snap to capture their waterfront experience.
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who is showing what, where in the Docklands and nearby.
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‘Water’, directed by Deepa Mehta, takes place in an Indian ‘house of widows’ in 1938.
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If the nexus between folk, soul, hip hop, and bluesy rock, with the merest dash of quirky electronica thrown in, sounds like something your ears would find beautiful, the latest Nova Tunes compilation is worth adding to your collection.
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What do vintage fashion, the Slow Food movement, the sudden explosion of book clubs and an exhibition of 200 human cadavers all have in common? According to David Boyle, they’re all evidence of ‘New Realism’, which he defines as a rejection by Western consumers of marketing spin and a desire for the authentic.
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We work to make money, so, what’s the point if it is doesn’t make us happy? Good question. A lot of people just work for the weekend to have some fun. Does that mean that during the week there is no fun? It’s discouraging to think that we might spend 70% of our time facilitating 30% of pleasure.
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Thanks to Mama Coco’s patent pending formula, your lips will be protected from the blistering sun without the use of chemicals or oxides. With Mama Coco lip balms, you can feel free to lick your lips!
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Tropical fruit extracts, nourishing plant oils and certified organic aloe vera, revered for their curative and rejuvenating properties, are blended together to create exotic body care treatments that best reflect the beauty, vitality and spirit of the Hawaiian Islands for soft, luminous skin and hair.
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Shampoo, conditioner, shave gel, face crème,face & body wash & scrub.
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Have you always wanted it? Can’t stop thinking about it? Does it infiltrate your dreams at night? Motivate your days? Cover your doodle pad?
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Steakhouse is all about the steak.
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Mamma Woks, the latest spunky addition to Waterfront City, takes favourites from Asian cuisines. Its menu features a combination of dishes from Malaysian, Japanese, Chinese, Vietnamese and Thai cooking styles.
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Beachclub’s warm tones and colours make it the perfect place to relax throughout the winter.
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40 ml bourbon syrup mint twigs
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Day old Turkish bread 100g 3 super ripe, super sweet tomatoes 1 Continental cucumber, peeled 1⁄2 small red onion, finely sliced. 1 spring onion 1 cup picked Italian parsley leaves 1 cup picked coriander leaves 8 mint leaves, torn into smallish pieces 1 avocado & 1 tsp Sumac Salt & freshly ground pepper Red wine vinegar 30ml Mild blend olive oil 90ml
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Reasonably priced rose that pushes the limit on sugar.
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Pinot nuts will go fully gaga over this newest vintage from outspoken and eccentric vigneron Keppell Smith from Beechworth.
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Shirt
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Socks
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Paul Smith ties
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Paul Smith cufflinks
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In the urban jungle where the safety of dark colours rules, how do you make a statement with style?
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Melbourne’s Pavement Warriors The 2009 Herald Sun/City Link Run for the Kids was heralded a triumph as a record 30,000 Victorians took to the streets of Melbourne and raised a staggering $1 Million for The Royal Children’s Hospital. Race Director Steve Moneghetti put the call out to individuals, families, friends, corporate teams, the fancy dressed and athletic communities to don a pair of runners and “get into it” and on the 5th of April and he was overwhelmed by the record turnout.
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U2 Tower, also known as Britain Quay Tower, intended to be the tallest building in Ireland has been put on hold in April due to the recession.
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Mother’s Day is an ideal time to pay tribute to mums living or those who have passed away, what a beautiful way to honour or remember mum than planting a tree that you can continue to nurture and watch grow throughout the years.
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Watch this space, this Australian jewellery designer is set to take the world by storm. Meaghan Friedman is Petal Meg, an experienced silver smith who has been designing her unique range of pressed flower jewellery based on the beauty Mother Nature has provided.
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Australia has been well exposed to Eastern culture but are we aware of the benefits of Chinese facial beauty therapy? Chinese facials are a part of the skin care regime offered as part of the Oriental Beauty Code which allows the release of blocked “chi” (energy), to assist in the elimination of toxins.
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The Mother’s Day Classic gives us all an opportunity to remember those who have been lost to breast cancer, to show support to someone with breast cancer or just to show appreciation to your mum on Mother’s Day.
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Belly Art is a locally based company started by two young mums providing professional belly casting services for expectant mothers, hand and foot plaster casting and framing as well as 100% safe, tried and tested DIY Kits and an extensive range of merchandise to put a smile on the face of Mums and Grand-mums everywhere.
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Don’t forget Sunday May 10th is Mothers Day! Mothers Day gives us an opportunity to tell our mums how much they mean to us and how much we appreciate them and all they do.
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Working your way through a platter of ten cheeses, six wine varieties and a bottle of Leffe beer must be the perfect alternative to spending a night in.
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Melbourne Victory fans packed Federation Square in early March to pay tribute to their A-League Champions following their brilliant 1-0 win over Adelaide United.
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Docklands comes alive with the grand opening of the latest Cirque du Soleil extravaganza Dralion under the Grand Chapiteau (Big Top) commencing on April 9th.
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Docklands Yacht Club has just announced the fabulous news that they have been selected as Host Club for the Special Olympics Sailing Regatta. This regatta is for anyone with an intellectual disability (8 years and older) who would like go sailing. The regatta will be run over two Sundays.
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Visit the Chinese Museum during the school holidays and receive a Chinatown Treasures Map. Discover Dragons and lions, gold mines, Chinese temples, and the exciting heritage and culture of the area that dates back to the 1850s. There are some great prizes to be won for finding where the gold nugget has been hidden in Chinatown!
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The new blockbuster exhibition Dinosaur Walk these autumn school holidays will enable visitors to walk among, around and even above the Museum’s collection of dinosaur skeletons. Kids will come face-to-face with Amargasaurus and Protoceratop, as well as Quetzalcoatlus, the largest flying animal of all time. Dinosaur fans can touch displays of dinosaur teeth, bones and fossilised poo and discover how dinosaurs moved and lived.
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The Melbourne City Baths school holiday program is packed with exciting activities and excursions for children aged 6 years to 12 years. It is a great way to keep your children safe, entertained and active throughout the holidays. The program is nationally registered.
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Enjoy three fun-filled cinema programs at ACMI guaranteed to delight and captivate the imagination of children and grown-ups alike. Animated Kids’ Classics (G) features animated adaptations of some much loved fairy tales (FREE) . Hoodwinked (G) is an updated re-telling of the Grimm Brothers fairy tale “Little Red Riding Hood” that begins at the end of the story! Enchanted (G) follows the adventures of a fairytale princess sent to the real world of modern-day New York City by an evil queen.
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Introducing Mermalaide! This cheeky bubbly mermaid will take children on an adventure into the magical world of life under the sea. Includes storytelling, sea creature dancing and decorating a shell to take home.
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Gasworks Arts Park has a huge line up of activities for children of all ages and interests such as Bollywood Dancing.
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For the first time snow storms will descend on the new Antarctica exhibit at Melbourne Aquarium creating a beautiful blanket of fresh snow for our majestic King and cheeky Gentoo penguins to play on!
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Don’t just watch films... learn how to make them! If you love film and TV and can see yourself behind the camera or in the director’s chair, then you need Open Channel’s three-day, hands-on course for young people who want to make movies. Guided by experienced filmmaker Rachael Thompson, you get to shoot, act, direct and edit a short video.
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2009 was welcomed in by 40,000 ravers dressed in white at Telstra Dome. Police praised event organisers and the sell-out crowd on their overall behaviour. The aftermath of the giant party though was blamed for the poor surface at Docklands Stadium with Melbourne Victory players reporting glass and metal debris being found on the turf during their January A-League match. Overall New Years Eve in Docklands was hailed a roaring success with minimal disruption to residents and traffic.
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It’s time to rev up your engines and head down to the 2009 Melbourne International Motor Show as it kicks off Australian Automotive Week.
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Martial Funk, and this February it’s on, with live performances at Waterfront City.
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10 Years of Taking it to the Streets - The Sustainable Living Foundation (SLF).
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Valentine’s Day Twilight concert featuring Kate Ceberano.
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50th Anniversary Concert - a world-class outdoor performance venue and a vital part of the performing arts in Melbourne.
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The Mornington Peninsula’s T Gallant winery is renowned for its range of premium Pinot Gris and Pinot Grigio varieties.
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As the temperature soared past 40 degrees again, I found myself searching for something chilled and refreshing and I stumbled upon the perfect bottle.
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Wardrobe Refashion is a community which has had an online presence since early 2006. Based in Melbourne, founder and owner Nichola Prested started up the site after deciding to quit buying new manufactured clothing in a bid to do her part for the planet, save money and improve her sewing skills.
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Get happy - EXTREMELY HAPPY - with $9 Happy Hour cocktails at selected Docklands restaurants. Normally around $18, cocktails are now half price at $9.
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Your wine cellar will become the envy of the neighbourhood as you wander among more than 60 of Victoria’s boutique wineries tasting and purchasing their latest offerings.
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Europe comes to Melbourne for one special Saturday night of glamour and spectacle.
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Roll up, roll up, roll up for the most delectable, delightful and decadent day of indulgence Melbourne has ever seen...
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L’Oréal Melbourne Fashion Festival Welcomes Runway Extraordinaire
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Connex Sizzle
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Flathead Festival at Docklands
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Delectably delightful; what more can I say about a festival that centres on Food and Wine and offers the largest celebration of its kind anywhere in the world?
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