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    Dr Dominique Hes

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    Dr Dominique Hes is the Zero Building Carbon Lead at the City of Melbourne. Dominique mixes theory and thinking, with doing and testing to discover how we can best contribute to the well-being and thriving of place, people and planet.

    The power of celebration in building stronger communities

    Explore the role of community celebration in regenerative development and placemaking. Discover how celebration can enhance human and ecological well-being.

    Tree vandals strike at Newport Lakes nature reserve

    After 30 years of the community working together with Hobsons Bay Council, some of the more mature trees along with some samplings have been vandalised. 

    MAKING THRIVING PLACES TODAY NEEDS AN HONEST CRITIQUE OF PAST COLONIAL WAYS

    Wonder, curiosity and pause are critical human expressions of connection and attachment; a wanting to belong and contribute. They’re also the essence of regenerative development. 

    TREKING THE LARAPINTA TRAIL – A JOURNEY TO COUNTRY AND SELF

    I was after all not just going for a hike, but actually connecting with those walking with me, and connecting to this ancient place and its energy.

    THE STORY OF NEWPORT LAKES – AN INTRODUCTION AND A CELEBRATION

    Local author and researcher Dr Dominique Hes is writing a celebration of the creation of the Newport Lakes.