Dominique Hes
DOMINIQUE HES has lived in the west since 2001, first in Yarraville and then in South Kingsville. The family moved into the are because of Newport Lakes. As an academic at RMIT and the University of Melbourne she wrote 6 nonfiction books about creating better, greener, fairer, more vital cities and communities. Since 2019 Dominique has worked in policy and industry training roles. All Dominique's work aims to show how we can live in a healthier, more connected and thriving community. The book Stories of Newport Lakes was written over 3 years as a case study of what is possible when a community works together and fights for their place. It is a celebration of all the people who were part of the journey from a potential tip to thriving loved bush oasis.