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Why it pays to grant access to private apartments to the owners’ corporation
Lot owners and tenants need to be aware that an owners’ corporation (OC) has a lawful right to serve a notice to gain entry to private apartments, in order to carry out repairs, maintenance and other remedial works.
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The latest episode of Future Melbourne turns its attention to one of Melbourne’s biggest and most consequential planning stories: Fishermans Bend.
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A new light installation tracing the lost footprint of Central Pier has now been completed in Victoria Harbour, marking the first major heritage interpretation project delivered since the pier’s demolition.
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Docklands residents and visitors are facing a far longer disruption to one of the precinct’s key waterfront spaces, with the City of Melbourne confirming that parts of Victoria Harbour Promenade will remain closed for the rest of 2026 after further testing revealed the wharf structure is in worse condition than first understood.
Read MoreDocklander resident Fini Liu brings bilingual historical comedy to the Melbourne stage
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Read MoreATET case due for court soon as barge remains berthed at North Wharf
A trial date is expected to be confirmed soon for ATET’s long-running legal case against the City of Melbourne, marking a significant step forward nearly three years after the Docklands floating venue was forced to close.
Read MoreFarmers market set for Docklands return in May
A new-look Docklands farmers market is understood to be set for a return on May 17, with plans under way for a waterfront event that will place a strong focus on seafood as part of a broader push to activate the precinct.
Read MoreSex industry amendment defeated in Parliament, with opponents calling result a win for sex workers
A push to ban registered sex offenders from working in Victoria’s sex and stripping industries has been voted down in State Parliament, with opponents of the proposed change hailing the result as a win for sex workers and a sign MPs were wary of reopening decriminalisation laws without broader review.
Read MorePreventing rubbish entering Victoria Harbour: it can and should be done
Momentum is building from concerned public and the broader business community to prevent rubbish from entering Victoria Harbour.
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