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Apartment sustainability: turning attention into action
Last month, this column highlighted the Victorian Parliamentary Inquiry into Renewable and Affordable Energy for Apartments. Since then, Owners’ Corporation Network (OCN), drawing on its submission, appeared before the Inquiry.
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Victoria’s Building and Plumbing Commission set to get a new stronger set of teeth
In past columns, I have been critical of the newly renamed and reforged Victorian Building & Plumbing Commission (BPC).
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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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