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Celebrating Docklands’ maritime heritage in 2024
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.
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Embedded networks review by Victorian Government not comprehensive enough
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.
Read MoreCheck your child’s posture this back-to-school season
As February rolls around, the excitement of a new school year is certainly in the air!
Read MoreOC breaks solar energy record
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.
Read MoreLithium-ion batteries in strata: webinar
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.
Read MoreLapis enjoys his newfound life in Docklands
Lapis, the former greyhound racing dog, is loving a “life of luxury” in Docklands.
Read MoreBringing an eye for good urban design to Docklands
Dr Elek Pafka has brought the best of both worlds to life as a resident of Docklands.
Read MoreDiwali magic in Docklands
In a dazzling celebration of cultural diversity and community spirit, Marvel Stadium and The District Docklands recently played host to this year’s spectacular Melbourne Diwali festival.
Read MoreMaritime freight matters
The community living in the Docklands precinct with large vessels and tugs on their doorstep are likely to be more aware than many in the wider community of the immense importance of maritime trade.
Read MoreGot a remedial works contract coming up? Who’s the super?
During COVID, a number of owners’ corporations (OCs) deferred major remedial works projects that were due to be undertaken.
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