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.

Protecting the local ‘Crystals’ – best snorkelling in town

Sign a petition to extend the boundaries of the Jawbone Marine Sanctuary so stricter protections would be put in place to preserve 'The Crystals'.

Nine tips to keep your home cool without air conditioning

In Melbourne, summer can bring some seriously hot days that make staying indoors uncomfortable. As we know the West gets hotter than the east, so...

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.