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Disconnect between council and residential strata

February 28th, 2024 - Dr Janette Corcoran

In recent years, the landscape of Victoria, especially in Docklands, has been reshaped by the rise of strata-titled properties. Yet, despite their prevalence, there is a glaring lack of understanding within local council about how residential strata operates.

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Support for Docklands fountain show

February 28th, 2024 - Docklands News

Docklanders overwhelmingly agree that a one-of-a-kind fountain and flame show in Victoria Harbour would put Docklands on the map.

Positive affirmations: shifting your mindset for success

February 28th, 2024 - Dr Mike Edgley

In the fast-paced whirlwind of modern life, where stress and uncertainty often loom large, the power of positive affirmations stands as a beacon of hope and resilience.

Celebrating Docklands’ maritime heritage in 2024

February 28th, 2024 - Jackie Watts

The Melbourne Maritime Heritage Network (MMHN) looks forward in 2024 to working with the Docklands community to grow public awareness of the precinct’s unique maritime heritage.

Embedded networks review by Victorian Government not comprehensive enough

January 31st, 2024 - Tom Bacon

The Victorian Government announced back in October 2018 an election commitment to ban embedded networks in new residential apartment buildings, with appropriate exemptions for buildings that use renewable energy microgrids to deliver low-cost renewable energy to apartment buildings.

Check your child’s posture this back-to-school season

January 31st, 2024 - Dr Mike Edgley

As February rolls around, the excitement of a new school year is certainly in the air!

OC breaks solar energy record

January 31st, 2024 - Sean Car

An owners’ corporation (OC) at Yarra’s Edge has set a renewable energy record by installing the largest solar system ever retrofitted to a Melbourne apartment block.

Lithium-ion batteries in strata: webinar

January 31st, 2024 - Dr Janette Corcoran

The Owners’ Corporation Network (OCN) will host a free online webinar on Thursday, February 15 from 12pm to 1pm on the growing importance of rechargeable lithium-ion (li-ion) batteries to high-rise living.