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Mental health support returns to Docklands: new specialist joins local health hub
For many residents and professionals in Melbourne’s waterfront district, the departure of a long-standing healthcare provider often leaves a gap that is hard to bridge.
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Docklands actor Eliza Hall skating towards a screen career
For Eliza Hall, performance has always felt like home.
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Time for council and DV to “lift its game” for Docklands
Earlier this month Melbourne Maritime Heritage Network (MMHN), as a Docklands stakeholder, was invited to participate community consultations convened by the City of Melbourne and Docklands Chamber of Commerce.
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New and amended legislation for owners’ corporations? Not anytime soon
It’s been three months since the expert panel appointed by the Victorian Labor Government finalised and provided its report to parliament in relation to the effectiveness of the current legislation, and any recommendations for amendments and new laws.
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Renewable energy in apartments: why this parliamentary inquiry matters for Docklands
The Victorian Parliament is currently conducting an inquiry into renewable and affordable energy for apartments and multi-unit dwellings.
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Victoria Harbour Promenade and NewQuay Promenade refurbishments
Docklands residents are optimistic people who look to build and enjoy a safe, healthy and liveable community.
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A safe community is a shared community
As we start the year in Docklands and prepare the second year of the new committee of Community3008 Inc., it is a good opportunity to reflect on how we care for our neighbourhood and the role we all play in maintaining a place that feels safe, welcoming and connected.
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Maritime futures, port pressures and Antarctic legacy
This first Melbourne Maritime Heritage Network (MMHN) Docklands News column for 2026 comes amid ongoing global turbulence. Regrettably, the socio-political instability that escalated in late 2025 has continued into the new year, with clear implications for the maritime sector.
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Court ruling strengthens owners’ corporation rights to pursue building defect claims
In a recent County Court case, Judge Kirton published a decision confirming the rights of an owners’ corporation (OC) in Fitzroy to file a claim for the remediation of building defects and the removal of combustible cladding, without being required to having to guarantee the builder’s security for costs if it were to lose the eventual hearing.
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Making your 2026 health goals stick: five pro tips from Dr Eunise Yeo
As we step into 2026, the familiar buzz of New Year’s resolutions is in the air. We start January with the best intentions – joining the gym, fixing our posture, or finally addressing that nagging back pain. Yet by mid-February, many of these goals begin to fade.
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Performance-based alternative solutions the key to cheaper cladding replacement costs
Pandemic no barrier for family-run deli
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