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Docklands Classic Film Festival, nightly until 25 July

Enjoy FREE movies every night from 7pm during the Docklands Classic Film Festival. Rug up, bring your family and friends and enjoy classic movies under the stars at Waterfront City Piazza.

Every Wednesday night, its classic James Bond films, with Hollywoods best on Friday nights and family favorites every Sunday night. Each Saturday, movies start from 2pm.
Grab a meal, hot chocolate and popcorn and watch FREE movies during the Docklands Classic Film Festival.

Welcome to winter! The temperature gauge certainly went down a notch or two over May and now here we are already in the middle of the year – where has the time gone?

Get active to stay warm at Medibank Icehouse – from 27 May 2011, Retro Glow and Glow Top 40 liven up Friday and Saturday nights. See below for more details.

Or go for a walk around Docklands and tick off the art installations as you go? Have you seen Cow Up A Tree? The cow’s distinctive shape references the portrait of Australian artist Joshua Smith by William Dobell, which won the 1943 Archibald Prize and was subject to the infamous court case during WWII where ‘art’ was put on trial.

At that time, Dobell served as a ‘camouflage’ labourer, producing papier mache cows used to disguise airfields and fool Japanese pilots. Inspired by a flood that swept cattle into trees in Victoria’s Gippsland area, this work imagines a flood hitting Dobell’s airfield. Download the Docklands Public Art Walk Brochure.

Events & Activities For June:

Medibank Icehouse –  weekends in June
Get in to the fun of Glow nights with the all new Retro Friday and Top 40 Saturday from 7pm – late, each weekend at Medibank icehouse. The fun includes DJ’s, on ice dancing and loads of giveaways. On Friday enjoy best of the 70’s, 80’s and 90’s while the DJ’s play the best of the retro era, and on Saturday join in the Countdown of the weeks Top 40. Click Here to find out more.

Fox Classic Car Collection
The Fox Classic Car Collection includes more than 50 prestige vehicles collected over a 20 year period by trucking businessman Lindsay Fox. Situated in the historic Queen’s Warehouse on the corner of Batmans Hill Drive and Collins Street, Docklands. Click Here to find out more.

The Lounge Hotel
The Lounge Hotel has an exciting new weekly entertainment line up including Bobby Valentine’s Legendary Duo. Click Here for more information.

To find out what else is going on in Docklands , visit the Docklands Events Listings Page.

Planning for the Second Decade Community Day – Wednesday 11th May, 2011

VicUrban and the City of Melbourne have been working together with the Docklands community to reflect on the last decade and plan for is second decade. You’re invited to meet the Docklands second decade team and to review and comment on the draft directions and priority actions that have been informed by community input.

When: Wednesday 11th May, 2011

Time: 12.00pm-7.00pm (Drop in at any time that suits you).

Where: The Docklands Community Hub, Waterview Walk, Docklands

Presentations from VicUrban and City of Melbourne representatives will be held at 12.15pm and 5.30pm. Register to attend at www.docklandsseconddecade.com or phone (03) 9658 9658

The Second Decade of Docklands Project:

Now entering its second decade of redevelopment, Melbourne Docklands has already attracted $7 billion worth of investment, is home to 6,500 residents and is an employment destination for more than 22,000 workers everyday.

The Second Decade of Docklands project is a collaborative partnership between VicUrban and the City of Melbourne to deliver clear directions and priority actions for delivert over the next 10 years. All those with a stake in Docklands, those who live, work, invest in and visit Docklands, are being asked to play an important role in shaping its future by providing their views and ideas for the second decade of development.

More than 3,700 people participated in the first phase of the Second Decade of Docklands engagement project and over 2,200 people provided specific feedback about what they want to see happen in Docklands over the next 10 years. The community’s views helped shape the draft shared vision which was launched in October 2010.

The second phase of the engagement process is now underway, focusing on strategic directions and priority actions that will deliver the second decade of development in Docklands.

What’s next?

The community’s views will help shape the Second Decade of Docklands plan, which will include strategic directions and priority actions, to be released for final public comment in mid 2011.

For further information please go to www.docklandsseconddecade.com

Keep the kids from climbing up the walls these school holidays! It’s easy to find ways to energise and entertain the whole family with a huge range of free, low-cost and value-for-money activities on offer. It all adds up to more wonder, less wondering what to do with yourselves before winter takes hold.

The 25th Melbourne International Comedy Festival takes place from Wednesday 30th March to Sunday 24th April. Renowned as a major event for all who like their comedy cocktail shaken and stirred and served with a twist, many events take place in the City of Melbourne’s Town Hall.

The largest and most successful horticulture event in the Southern Hemisphere, the Melbourne International Flower & Garden Show is set to amaze from Wednesday 30th March to Sunday 3rd April at Royal Exhibition Building, Carlton Gardens.

We Can Walk It Out on Sunday 3rd April is an annual fun run/walk starting at King’s Domain. It promotes a healthy lifestyle while raising awareness about ovarian cancer and the need for ongoing research for treatment and care.

Run, cycle and kayak 155kms for the Marysville to Melbourne Multisport Challange on Sunday 10 April, finishing at Yarra’s Edge in Docklands. Raise money for the Berry Street Trailblazers expedition, a leadership program for adolescent boys in the Marysville/Triangle region.

Search for the hidden Easter eggs at the Cooks’ Cottage Easter Egg Hunt! Get your face painted, listen to the Easter story and take home all the Easter eggs you find. Good Friday 22nd April from 10am. Bookings are essential.

The 7th La Plaza del Mercado is a chance to share with the Spanish speaking community and experience Latin foods, crafts and dances. Free admission, Sunday 17th April at the Queen Victoria Market.

For more on events, phone (03) 9658 9658 or Click Here.

Wow, what a February we had! Did you get down to the Melbourne International Boat and Lifestyle Show? It was incredible. Gorgeous blue skies, thousands of people wandering along the waters’ edge, viewing the magnificent boats on display, a visit by the Fox FM Street Team to give away some amazing prizes AND the Sunday market! Then there was the Japanese Summer Festival and, last weekend, the Anatolian Culture and Arts Festival. Gosh Docklands had some incredible events and we hope you got to experience some magic down here in February. If not, don’t worry, March is Massive and there is, of course, something for everyone!

WHATS ON AT DOCKLANDS IN MARCH:

For updates on what’s on at Docklands visit Special Events & Entertainment

• L’oreal Melbourne Fashion Festival: 14-20 March, 2011. LMFF is an annual celebration of fashion, design, business and creative endeavour.
• Dinosaurs Alive Exhibition: 12 Marh – 8 May, 2011. Dinosaurs Alive! Exhibition is a new $3 million interactive exhibition featuring seven life-like robotic moving dinosaurs who rules the earth for more than 160 million years. Designed and built in Australia and Japan, the exhibition will be on show at the Waterfront City Piazza on Docklands Drive.
• The Finders Keepers Indie Design and Art Market: 26-27 March. The next Finders Keepers market will be held on 26 and 27 March, 2011 from 10am to 5pm at Shed 4, Victoria Harbour. The market brings together new emerging and contemporary independent artists and designers of original and high creative standards from both Melbourne and all around Australia. This market will have an array of new designers and artists stalls as well as live music and a cafe/car open all day!
• Medibank Icehouse. March is your last month to celebrate Medibank Icehouse 1st birthday. Visit any General Skating or Recreational Curling session from Sunday – Thursday and receive your admission at half price! That’s a saving of up to $9.25 per person. Visit icehouse.com.au for more information.
• The Coffin Ride. Black Light Mini-Golf at Docklands, Melbouren debuts Australia’s only Coffin Ride. Simulating your last ride to the grave. ‘Your Last Ride’ is a motion “simulated” coffin ride of the last ride you will ever take. Visit www.coffinride.com.au for full details.
• Spectacular Showboat Cabaret. A Wonderful Night of Entertainment, Fine Food, Fun and Laughter with the best views of Melbourne from the water. This extravagant and intimate cabaret show features glamorous and gorgeous Showgirls, plus an international Singer and Magician. For further information go to www.melbourneshowboat.com.au
• DID YOU KNOW: There are eight different precincts throughout Docklands? Click here to find out what each precinct can offer you.

FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT www.docklands.com

An informative presentation by one of Melbourne’s key Property Investment experts, Robert Papaleo from Charter Keck Cramer was one of the highlights of the ‘VIP Property Investment’ evening hosted by Lucas Real Estate on the 23rd February, 2011, coinciding with the launch of ‘The Quays’ at NewQuay, Docklands.

The state of the Market presentation focused on Residential Apartments in Docklands and the new opportunities for astute investors.

To receive a PDF copy of ‘The State of the Market’ presentation please email rhiana@lucasre.com.au

Lucas Real Estate is the only specialist Docklands agent servicing all Docklands precincts with a two office network open seven days a week.

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Rates approx $1,626 per annum

EXPECTED RETURN: $760 – $800 per week

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ACCESS: Independent street level access plus rear entrance

FACILITIES: Ducted air-conditioning and heating
Powder room at ground office space
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Double blinds 2nd and 3rd levels
Spacious Bedrooms with extended ceilings, balcony access
Exclusive Indoor heated lap Pool and Gymnasium
Secure car park

Open For Inspection: Friday 11 February 12.30pm-1.00pm

Contact:    Helen Bell- 0408 377 555