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Renewing an owners’ corporation’s policy of insurance just got harder

May 29th, 2024 - Tom Bacon

It is compulsory under the Owners’ Corporation Act 2006 for a strata building with areas of common property to have a policy of insurance for reinstatement and replacement, and must hold a policy for public liability insurance as well, for a minimum of $20 million.

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Owners’ Corporation Network: putting residential strata on a national footing

May 29th, 2024 - Dr Janette Corcoran

Several things are well known about residential strata. First and foremost is that it is now a mainstream way of living throughout Australia.

City of Melbourne council: the good and the not so good

May 29th, 2024 - Jackie Watts

Let’s start with the good …

Council approves esplanade plan

May 29th, 2024 - Shane Scanlan

City of Melbourne councillors have voted to accept Places Victoria’s Harbour Esplanade master plan, providing they get to see and approve all proposed buildings.

Council’s funding of Docklands Farmers Market takes money from the communities in need

May 29th, 2024 - Docklands News

The City of Melbourne and Docklands Chamber of Commerce are planning to bring a monthly Farmers Market to Docklands by the end of this year. With the ongoing Senate inquiry into the major supermarkets’ behaviour, the more choices consumers get the better the outcomes for everyone.

Beau is right at home in Docklands

May 28th, 2024 - Ruixue Su

Beau is a nine-year-old hairless Chinese crested dog, who according to his owner Julie, has lived in Docklands for four years and “really enjoys apartment living”.

Winter wellness: tips for staying healthy during the chilly season

May 28th, 2024 - Dr Eunise Yeo

As the temperature drops and the days grow shorter, it's essential to prioritise our health and wellbeing during the winter months.

Meet Lucas Guilbert

May 1st, 2024 - Sean Car

“I’ve been exploring and really like walking down around Ron Barassi Snr Park. I find it quite stimulating because it’s kind of at the border of the industrial and the urban but still has wildlife, especially native bird life. I’m attracted to those fringes.”