OCTOBER 2018 ISSUE 146 PRICELESS WWW.DOCKLANDSNEWS.COM.AU : Docklands_News

■■ Encouraging start for ■■ Docklands family new Forum chooses citizenship Page 3 Page 8

■■ Strata dwellers face ■■New manager has history solar discrimination Page 5 Page 13 Locals invited to join traffic fight

The Docklands community has been invited to join neighbouring West in a fight to change aspects of the West Gate Tunnel project.

Despite the project already getting city where many of them are trying to get to underway, resident group Western anyway,” he said. Connection says the state government can He pointed out that the West Gate Tunnel still modify the plan. project proposed to dump thousands of Speaking at the September 19 Docklands cyclists onto Harbour Esplanade. Community Forum (DCF), local activists “That bike traffic will continue down the called on Docklanders to let the government esplanade which is quite sad because part of know that consequences of the project were the problem you’ve got in Docklands is that unacceptable in their current form. interface between cyclists and pedestrians,” RMIT Urban Planning Associate Professor he said. Andrew Butt said: “While it has been agreed, Mr McKee asked the DCF to support a we think it’s going to lead to such a poor joint submission to government requesting outcome that we need to make sure the state changes to the project. government knows that this is something that we are not going to just walk away from.” “What we need from you is your support,” he said. “We’d like to go as a broader “We genuinely have concerns and it will lead Western Connections' proposed alternative. Road community because single voices aren’t to genuine consequences for communities connections are marked in yellow and orange and cycle working. I think we need a louder voice and in West Melbourne and Docklands,” Prof routes in aqua. we can do that together.” Butt said. A West Gate Tunnel Project spokesperson One of West Melbourne Connection’s major an extra 16,000 vehicles per day will use said: “The West Gate Tunnel Project has concerns is the effect that the elevated Wurundjeri Way. been shaped by two years of community Wurundjeri Way extension will have on Traffic consultancy GHD also predicts consultation and construction is now future connections between West Melbourne Harbour Esplanade will carry 16,000 vehicles underway.” and Docklands. every day by 2031. “Significant changes were made to the Prof Butt said the road extension seriously RMIT Urban Planning Associate Professor Andrew Butt And these numbers do not include the Wurundjeri Way extension in response to the compromised any future development of results of $100 million worth of “traffic makes a point to the Docklands Community Forum. Anthony McKee is behind him. Environment Effects Statement process, to E-Gate, particularly in terms of connections calming” in West and North Melbourne, help get the full potential out of the E-Gate between the two suburbs via North which will see even more cars and trucks development site.” Melbourne station. heading for Docklands. Dudley St and an overpass across the top of that into Wurundjeri Way,” he said. “This “The lowering of the Wurundjeri Way “It’s as though this site is up for grabs and Western Connection chairman Anthony would deliver a very similar outcome and extension better facilitates connections there’s really no cohesive thought given to McKee said his group had alternative road would leave the E-Gate for a much better between North Melbourne and Docklands.” it,” he said. “E-Gate was a master-planned and bicycle options, which would achieve opportunity.” proposal which has simply become an up- the same outcomes as the West Gate Tunnel “The lowered Wurundjeri Way extension for-grabs corridor for whatever development without the negative local consequences. Mr McKee also proposed an alternative will create a city bypass, taking traffic off idea comes up.” bicycle route which would also turn east Spencer and King streets, and provides the “Western Connection believes you can get at Dudley St, traverse along Wurundjeri opportunity for future vehicle access for The Wurundjeri Way Extension is designed the same outcome if you build Footscray Way and connect with LaTrobe and Collins E-Gate directly from Wurundjeri Way.” to divert traffic out of West and North Rd in its existing form but you cut the streets. Melbourne around the CBD and into roadway across the bottom corner of the Mr McKee can be contacted at anthony@ Docklands. Project traffic modelling predicts E-Gate site with a soft left hand turn into “You’re actually shifting cyclists closer to the anthonymckee.com.au

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Please support our advertisers because without them we would have no Docklands News ISSUE 146 DOCKLANDS NEWS 3 Clues say Encouraging start Docklands for new forum is all growth By Shane Scanlan The City of Melbourne’s latest Census of Land Use and A fresh, new Docklands Employment (CLUE) data Representative Group (DRG) highlights Docklands as a took its first tentative steps growth hotspot – comparing towards building a stronger data from 2007 to 2017. local community at the September 19 Docklands The data was collected last year and Community Forum (DCF). recorded growth essentially across the board in Docklands, while the CBD and Southbank show zigzagging in some top The DCF is being reformed and renewed for fields of employment. the first time since 2012, and 20 new leaders were involved in their first forum last month. The CLUE website describes the narrative behind the growth: “Docklands has The first impression was one of generational undergone a major transformation since change. Teaming into pairs, the plan is for the beginning of its redevelopment in the DRG members to chair the meetings as the early 2000s. The former dock and port City of Melbourne takes a back seat. Newcomers Alixx Ackland and Dan Knaggs host the September 19 Docklands Community Forum. area is now a major office and residential Youthful newcomers Dan Knaggs and precinct.” Alixx Ackland took a while to get going but confidently managed to take on the role. Over the past 10 years, floor space has They are obviously capable and committed increased by 15 million square metres. to making a meaningful contribution. All types of employment – full-time, The start of the meeting wasn’t promising, casual, contractor, part-time – have with more of the uninspiring “sit and grown. The top three employing listen to us” format, which has plagued the industries – finance and insurance, public forum in the past. But a later inversion of administration and safety, and business roles – where attendees were asked their services – all recorded massive growth. aspirations for their suburb of choice Full-time employment has grown by – changed everything. 176 per cent, contractor by 153 per cent, Suddenly, there was energy in the room. casual by 52 per cent and part-time by 338 Locals told of their desire for real community per cent. in Docklands. Breaking down the number of jobs Social events were a strong theme, with provided in Docklands, finance and plenty of suggestions about how and where insurance has grown by 212 per cent, these might take place. It was evident that public administration and safety by Docklanders want to connect. almost 91 per cent, and business services The outcome was very encouraging. by 444 per cent. The next Docklands Community Forum is Office space has grown by 51 per cent, scheduled for Wednesday, December 5, 6pm parking by 14 per cent and residential The forum broke into to small groups to express what locals wanted for their suburb. – 8pm at Library at The Dock. accommodation by 33 per cent.

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Docklands co-working space Hatch Quarter continues to provide vital start-up support for migrants with the release of a “playbook”.

The digital guide, created by brothers Aiman “I do believe that the playbook will and Mo Hamdouna, aims to ease the stress significantly shorten the time needed for an on first-generation Australian entrepreneurs international entrepreneur to engage in the commencing their startup journeys. start-up industry,” Aiman said. The tool includes useful advice on things The playbook also includes stories from such as idea testing and local business laws, other migrants who started their businesses as well as key tips from industry experts. in Victoria. The brothers understand the difficulties In it, they detail what they learned when in starting a business in Australia as starting out, the unique challenges they newcomers, and want to help others in the faced and any advice they may have for same position. budding entrepreneurs. “It’s important for [migrants] because it’s a Available in English, Chinese, Hindi, Arabic tool I wish I had access to when I started in and Spanish, the step-by-step advice aims to the start-up ecosystem,” Aiman said. ease fears and ensure good ideas are acted upon and fostered. “The start-up ecosystem in Victoria is thriving, it’s welcoming, it’s warm, and The playbook was created as part of a there’s a lot going on. However it’s very hard $70,000 grant from LaunchVic, a Victorian to find all the places that you can join and go Government start-up initiative. to meet the right people if you are new to the As part of the grant, Hatch Quarter has also country.” run a series of events and community meet- The brothers founded Hatch Quarter in 2015, ups. located off LaTrobe St, next door to Marvel Chair of Multicultural Business Ministerial Stadium. Council Rohini Kappadath said the playbook The shared office environment welcomes a addressed the problems faced by newly- mix of freelancers, small business owners, arrived migrants who lacked visibility into creative professionals and tech start-ups. relevant markets. Both Mo and Aiman know that the “It will compress the time to lift-off for so entrepreneurial sprit of newcomers is rooted many and wipe away months, sometimes in drive and resilience and they want to years, of struggle for our aspiring and encourage that with the playbook. hardworking migrants. Bring it on,” she said. Aiman and Mo Hamdouna at the launch of the “playbook” for aspiring entrepreneurs.

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Please support our advertisers because without them we would have no Docklands News ISSUE 146 DOCKLANDS NEWS 5 New manager has history By Shane Scanlan presented the immersed tube concept. I think the idea has certainly got merit and I think it needs to be seriously considered,” Mr It appears that Development Ward said. Victoria’s new group head of “It’s one of those ideas that needs to be precincts, Geoff Ward, just can’t weighed up with all the others because there are some significant advantages in doing it. stay away from Docklands. It just needs to be weighed up with the other options of going above ground.” The understated and quietly-spoken Mr Ward said it was not too late for the engineer puts it this way: “We’ve intersected government to consider the immersed a few times in my career.” tube, which conceptually would replace all The longer version is that he oversaw the three bridges proposed in the framework conceptualisation and construction of the document. stadium from the mid-1990s; worked in “No [it’s not too late], because what the Middle East for a period; came back Transport Victoria said at the panel was that, as a Docklands development manager; whilst they have a preferred route, they’ve broadened his role with the government’s got to go back and review that and look at the development agency and, more recently, detail and that’s got to be one of the options. headed up the Fishermans Bend Taskforce I don’t think anything’s locked in there,” he for the state government. said. His new position is within a new layer of But all this is not to say that Mr Ward is not a management which appears to have been “bridge man”. inserted between existing general managers and the CEO of Development Victoria. DV’s “Putting in bridges is an important part of general manager of precincts, Simon Wilson, joining up the precinct but you’ve got to is still in his role. do it in a way that recognises the fact that the water is part of the asset of what you’re Having seen Docklands’ maturation on- dealing with,” he said. and-off for more than 20 years, Mr Ward is well positioned to lead the final few years “People come here because of the water and until completion. And he’s seen plenty of because of the activity on the water so, if changes. you’re going to do the bridges, you’ve got to find a way for it all to work together.” “It’s quite interesting because, in one sense, Development Victoria’s new group head of precincts Geoff Ward. it’s quite familiar to me but, in another So it is possible to have bridges as well as sense, it’s a lot busier than I remember,” he open waterways? said. “There’s a lot more hustle and bustle thought could be possible down here,” he between community open spaces, but also “Is it possible? Probably,” he said. “There’s – particularly at street level, which is pretty said. “In terms of buildings, but also in terms recognising that you’ve got to have those big always a technical solution.” exciting.” of public amenity, I think we’ve exceeded all commercials to make it all pay for itself. And, of those.” the waterfront. That’s unique to the place.” Mr Ward said he had two priorities for “And there’s a lot more towers that have gone Docklands – getting the primary school up. But it’s still, in a way, quite familiar. I’ve Having been part of John Tabart’s original Speaking of waterfront, and coming from underway and, more importantly, finally spent a lot of time in this area, so there’s a lot Docklands Authority team, he has deep the Fishermans Bend Taskforce, Mr Ward bringing Harbour Esplanade into its of little corners that I know.” insight into how the suburb came about. has a unique perspective on the bridges that potential as the suburb’s centrepiece. Mr Ward acknowledges Docklands’ poor “I think the original formula was obviously threaten our waterways. “The government has announced the school. public perception in times gone by, but, like pretty right. The market has embraced it. Three bridges were proposed in the draft So I’m really keen to see some action on most locals, doesn’t understand it. The residents have embraced it. The workers Fishermans Bend framework document – the site. I’m very keen to work with the have embraced it and they want more, more, “I’ve always been a bit puzzled by some of and the recommendations of a planning Education Department to start getting some more,” he said. that public perception. People like you and panel appointed to adjudicate on them are traction on that,” Mr Ward said. I and all the people who live here – we do it “It was always designed to be an extension of yet to be released. “They’ve got some money and they’ve got because we choose to,” he said. the city and it’s getting much closer to that.” A Docklands community-led alternative the land. So they can start. So I’m just really He said the real story was that Docklands So, what so good about it? proposal, in the form of an immersed keen to see that they do – and they do so as had outperformed what was originally asked tube, carries the hopes of our suburb for a quickly as practicable.” “I think the fact that it’s mixed use and that of it. potential future without maritime activity. it’s tried to strike that balance between being “The bigger thing for me will be starting “I think it’s certainly exceeded everybody’s big and corporate but also responsive to the “I was at the planning panel a couple to unlock the whole Harbour Esplanade, expectations, in terms of what everyone community,” he said. “So there’s that blend of months ago when Keith Sutherland Central Pier – the whole waterfront.”

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Johnson Zhang is a passionate Docklander ready to turn the long-suffering western end of NewQuay into a business dynamo.

The energetic 37-year-old is “walking the was vital to the success of his plan to walk” by succeeding where others have incubate new businesses here. failed and now wants to help others as well. “I think Docklands has started to catch up to The key to Mr Zhang’s plan is to convince some of the fundamentals,” he said. landlords with empty tenancies that having a solid-start-up at a reduced market rental is in “But I always thought if you were really everyone’s best interests. trying to drive something, don’t spend the money on fireworks. The City of Melbourne “The better the tenancy, the better the still hasn’t got the strategy right.” lease and the better their valuation is,” he said. “I say to them, why not create a lease “Why don’t we create an incubator business agreement that increases the value of the model with smaller tenancies?” asset you are holding on to?” “What happens if Docklands becomes “If you’re a landlord of a cold shell without known as the small business incubator, even any plasterboard on it, then the bank’s where you can go in there and share not going to reach out and lend against that!” tenancies?”

He cited a recent example were he backed “If we’re a business that creates businesses, a new business to take two tenancies in the and helps businesses to succeed, and we are old Waterfront City Piazza which, he said, essentially a shareholder of that business, meant the landlord could use an increase in and we are seeding these businesses – a Johnson Zhang. The local entreprenuer has big ideas for NewQuay Central. bank valuation to borrow against and invest little seed here, a little seed there – then, as elsewhere. Docklands grows, I’d rather have 10 per cent want to start a business but don’t know Docklands. I know how difficult it is to sell,” in 10 businesses that we’ve helped to activate “I showed them their current valuation and what to do. We do the thinking for them,” he said. rather than having 100 per cent in something then showed them the difference of having a he said. “The business discipline is what we that doesn’t work.” secure 15-year lease in place,” he said. “The add. And it’s not something you can gain by Mr Zhang is a contributing member of a number of Docklands owners’ corporations landlord can top up a loan by more than $1 reading a book.” The next steps for Mr Zhang are to connect million and go and invest in something else. and loves the place. Mr Zhang said he had only recently become with landlords who are sick of sitting on Their net return jumps to 20 – 25 per cent.” experienced enough in business to be able to “It’s a passion and I want to drive it because empty tenancies and to meet like-minded He said he had accidently become a kind make such a model work. Docklands needs this,” he said. “Docklands youngsters hoping to set out on a new of “specialist agent” who not only found feels like it’s the CBD and yet you don’t have business journey. “I really believe that I can add value now. 10 tenants, but became part of those businesses the noise. You don’t have the interruptions.” years ago I thought I could add value but, “The people we want to bring on board are himself (see page 25). looking back, I didn’t have much value to “Docklands is beautiful because it has the people who are already thinking about “We’re kind of like an angel investor or add!” he said. the water. It’s really the local version of working on a business,” he said. “There are venture capital,” he said. “I’ll go in there with Darlinghurst or Rushcutters Bay in Sydney. an incredible number of ideas.” He’s been in Docklands for more than 10 a guarantee and say, I’ll help you do this It’s really no less or more. Sure, we don’t years – starting as the manager of the Bourke He said he had recently met some young business. If, in one year’s time, if you are not have an opera house, but so what? How St Quest Apartment Hotel. Having worked people making t-shirts from home and at the break-even point, we’ll buy it back.” many days do you go to an opera house?” elsewhere in hospitality and, more recently, moving them via social media. Mr Zhang is proposing a business incubator investing in his own hotels and bars, Mr “I want to clean up my own backyard. I want “What happens if we have a proper studio? model where he provides a central business Zhang has done the hard yards. to activate my own backyard. I can see a little And new machines and new line items?” he administration, advisory and marketing café here, a little shoe repairer there. 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173 at the finish,” she said. “And what a joy Docklander Stella Barber likes to have my son, Kieren and his girlfriend Cin (both Docklanders), waiting at the finish line to challenge herself more than with a bouquet of flowers.” most of us. She said it was a delight to represent Australia and wear the green and gold. The 57-year-old has just returned from her second World Age Group Triathlon “To me it was all about the journey, training, championships in as many years. And, if qualifying, being selected and making it to that’s not enough, she also completing a the start line in one piece and staying fit and PhD, had a new book published this year well as a mature age athlete.” and won a scholarship to be able to deliver a “Life is busy, challenging and always paper at an international conference in the interesting. I try and balance my sport, UK. v study and work as a professional historian by singing with the Docklands Open Door “We all need goals to keep us inspired, active Singers, chilling with my beautiful cat, Chloe, and challenged,” she said. “Ever since I got and supporting the Pies.” home from the World Age Group Triathlon champs at Rotterdam last year I was “2018 will be the perfect year if we are determined to give triathlon one more shot – premiers,” she said. before a planned retirement.” Stella also confided that she didn’t think she Held on Australia’s Gold Coast this year, she will be retiring from triathlon this year! wasn’t about to let such an opportunity slip and qualified to be included in the 25-strong contingent chosen from each age group. Stella nears the end of the “tri” in . “Who wouldn’t want to represent their country in their favourite sport in the enough to ride Beach Rd on the weekend the famous Docklands winds and the optimal climate offered by Queensland’s and also have places to swim nearby,” Ms occasional sub-zero morning temperature. Gold Coast?” she asked. Barber said. But I made it to race day in relatively good shape and, despite the nerves, enjoyed the Making the national squad was a just reward “I am able to train in my apartment pool, magic of being part of the team with an for a rugged training regime through a picking a time in pre-dawn hours when only opening ceremony.” Docklands winter. But, while the wind can crazy triathletes think it’s a good idea to haul be bitter, the facilities are first class. themselves out of bed and do their 50-plus The event itself was tough and Stella didn’t l a p s .” break any records or finish on the podium. “We are blessed here to have a perfect 5km running loop with no traffic lights, be close “It was sometimes hard to brave the weather, “But I know I did my best as my heart rate hit Stella with son Kieren at the finish line.

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Please support our advertisers because without them we would have no Docklands News 8 DOCKLANDS NEWS ISSUE 146 Docklands family chooses citizenship

The Thakkars, originally from India, became Docklands’ newest Australian citizens at a City of Melbourne citizenship ceremony on August 29.

The family – Payal (mum), Kartik (dad) and factor in choosing to apply for citizenship. Tanush (son) – moved to Australia more than a decade ago. Although seven-year-old Tanush was born in Australia, he didn’t have citizenship as his “In 2005 we got married and both decided to parents were on a work visa when he was move to Australia. We were in Brisbane for born. the first three years,” Kartik said. They chose to apply for citizenship after But Melbourne had more work and working through a difficult decision: India opportunities: “Since then, we haven’t doesn’t allow dual citizenship – so it was looked back.” one or the other. They believe it was the right decision. It was for practicality at first, but now the Thakkars say they love Melbourne and Although they applied together in April particularly Docklands. last year, Payal was granted her citizenship first. But they were all together at Kartik and “We have a house in the suburbs but we rent Tanush’s ceremony on August 29 to celebrate it out because we don’t feel like moving out as a family. of Docklands,” Kartik said. The ceremony celebrated the new Payal has taught children at the Community citizenship of almost 100 people from 37 Hub in maths, English and Hindi. different nationalities. “There’s a decent sized Indian community in Docklands,” Payal said. Right: The Thakkars with Lord Mayor Sally Capp on The family said diversity was a significant August 29.

Please support our advertisers because without them we would have no Docklands News ISSUE 146 DOCKLANDS NEWS 9 Sex crime Living in the fast lane at library It seems the older Luke Di Biasi gets, the faster he runs. Police are seeking to identify a man who is alleged to have The ANZ property team worker has just And Luke isn’t finished yet. He thinks he’s returned from Malaga, Spain, where he got even more improvement in him and acted inappropriately at won both a silver and a bronze medal at the aims to join an elite group of just four who Library at The Dock on World Masters Athletics meet. have run the 400m hurdles in under 60 seconds. June 8. While aimed more at participation than onerous pre-qualification, Luke says the At Malaga he ran in 61.4 seconds to win the biennial event is the “Olympics for mature silver and smash the Australian record. The man visited the library before athletes”. But, for the participants, it’s very allegedly committing a sexual act in “There’s a lot more work to be done,” he said, serious business indeed. In Malaga, Luke public around 2.30pm. saying he would sit down with his speed competed against former Olympians. coach, Chris Brennan, to plan out the next Police have released CCTV images of Mr Di Biasi trains about 15 hours a week 12 months. a man perceived to be Caucasian in on the track and in the gym. He says he is appearance and aged in his early- to mid- “You need both a goal and a plan,” he said. blessed to have a world-class gymnasium in 20s with a slim build and brown hair. “Because a goal without a plan is just a Push Fitness downstairs from where he has wish.” The man was wearing black shoes, grey worked since the ANZ Centre opened about shorts, a dark printed t-shirt and a black 10 years ago Luke said power-to-weight ratio was very backpack at the time of the alleged important in his events, so he does a lot of And the results speak for themselves. In offence. strength work four or five mornings in the Luke at work at the ANZ Centre, Docklands. Spain he managed a silver medal and the gym before work. Anyone with information on the identity seventh best time ever for someone in his He does track work closer to home in the of the man described is urged to contact 55-60 years age bracket in the 400m hurdles. “It’s great to be able to take a lift up to my northern suburbs after work on two nights Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 He won a bronze in the long-jump. office,” he said. and also on weekends. (Reference No. CSV2895). He is his coach’s oldest client and trains with the young guys – a great motivator for everyone. He doesn’t want to be bested by the juniors and the young blokes certainly don’t want to be beaten by an old guy! Since returning about eight years ago to the sport he enjoyed as a junior, his times have been improving every year. And he and his coach think he is still to peak. The 55-year-old started a family quite late and has two boys still in his care. But he is attracted to Docklands as a place to live in the future. He said he was initially disappointed that ANZ chose Docklands over two other locations before deciding where to build its corporate headquarters. These days, he’s a fan. If he ever does “retire to Docklands”, Luke hopes it will be as a world masters gold medallist. The next world masters in Canada Luke competing in Spain. in 2020 will determine that.

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Please support our advertisers because without them we would have no Docklands News ISSUE 146 DOCKLANDS NEWS 11 Who makes Welcome back Hue the big decisions?

Former Harbour Town Hotel manager Hue Ejaz has returned to Docklands with the new Urban City of Melbourne staff Alley Brewery at The District Docklands. recently “advised” councillors that the city would be Mr Ejaz was a fixture of the Harbour Town spending $50 million on Hotel from 2008 until it closed in 2016 when work started on the adjoining, soon-to-open revitalising local roads and Hoyts cinema complex. space in West Melbourne. In the interim, Australian Hospitality Management (AHM) teamed up with The money is a matching contribution boutique brewer Urban Alley to bring a new from the state following negotiations concept of hospitality to Docklands. about the impact of the West Gate Tunnel.

Mr Ejaz said Urban Alley started as a back- Asked by Docklands News on September yard enterprise but had grown to a point 18 whether the decision to allocate $50 where it now supplied the nation’s major million had been agreed by the council, retail liquor outlet. CEO Ben Rimmer said: “The future capital works budget of the city of the next five or He said it made sense for the brewery to base six years is likely to be some $700 million itself at Docklands and provided a unique or $800 million at least and, within that drawcard for the precinct. context, many of the works that may The 25-hectolitre production facility is be relevant in the future of that area of separated from the brew-pub by only Melbourne, from a traffic mitigation windows, which allows Urban Alley Brewery perspective, are already things that are patrons to see their brew being made while being considered within the council’s they enjoy their drinks and food. forward capital works program, with no particular decisions as yet about them.” The new brewhouse opened for business on Urban Alley Brewery manager Hue Ejaz with his new staff at The District Docklands. September 7 and Mr Ejaz says local response “So, from that perspective, we were Mr Ejaz congratulated AsheMorgan for the closed, Mr Ejaz worked at other AHM outlets to the concept has been great. confident in advising council that it investment in the old centre and said its faith – including an eight-month stint in South would be a relatively straight forward He said it was fantastic to be back in was being repaid with a strong group of new Australia. matter to make sure that council could Docklands with a new hospitality offering. retailers moving in. He has been onsite in Docklands since May meet its matching obligations under the “Even in that short time, everything has “They’re dong an amazing job,” he said. preparing Urban Alley for business. Now, agreement with the state government changed,” he said. “We’ve had an amazing with the business disruption behind him, he within existing and likely future capital start so it’s onwards and upwards from here.” In the 18 months that the business was said: “The future is bright”. works budgets.”

Please support our advertisers because without them we would have no Docklands News 12 DOCKLANDS NEWS ISSUE 146 Alma turns 115 Candidates this month night By Bill Reid The We Live Here lobby Come on a behind-the-scenes group is organising a “meet tour of the Alma Doepel the candidates” night in restoration during Seniors Docklands in the lead-up to Week. the November state election.

Rob Horner outlines his vision to the Docklands Communtiy Forum. Shed 2 will open to all ages between It will be held at Library at The Dock from 11am and 4pm, Monday, October 8 6pm on Wednesday, October 24. until Thursday, October 11 and again on But, unlike other such local events Saturday and Sunday, October 13 and 14. in the past, this evening will be open Alma turns 115 years old on Wednesday, Push for Bolte punt to candidates from all over inner- October 10. We recommend reserving Melbourne. the river to a low landing at Ron Barassi Snr your place via the Eventbrite website and By Niccola Anthony Park, with an option for a stopover at another searching for “Alma Doepel”. We Live Here spokesperson Barbara landing at the end of North Wharf Rd. Francis said candidates would be invited We also invite the community to come A bicycle punt between from both upper and lower house seats Mr Horner has been working on the idea for to the Alma Birthday Dinner on Friday, and from electorates as far away as South Wharf and NewQuay a Bolte punt for about five years. October 12 at the Royal Yacht Club Northcote and Brunswick. Victoria. The cost is $75. Please email at the has been Westgate Punt already provides a cyclist- She said it was hoped to form a panel [email protected] for more proposed by the operator of the and-pedestrian ferry across the Yarra under details and payment options. the Westgate Bridge between Spotswood and and furnish candidates with questions in Westgate Punt. Fishermans Bend and attracts around 35,000 advance of the forum. The Alma Doepel is located along North passengers a year. Wharf Rd, past the Library at The Dock Ms Francis said Melbourne MLA Ellen Westgate Punt managing director Rob down the end near the Bolte Bridge. It is a “A Bolte punt would connect the entire Sandell had agreed to attend and she Horner presented his plan to the September lovely walk, if you haven’t been that way. Docklands community. At the moment, would also invite the Member for Albert 19 Docklands Community Forum. everywhere you go, you’ve got to turn around Park, Martin Foley. Upper House The Alma Doepel restoration is a He says a Bolte punt could ease commuter and walk back,” Mr Horner said. member Fiona Patten would also be community project right here in congestion around Melbourne’s inner south asked to outline her Reason Party policies. Docklands. She was launched in 1903 and “By putting in a little pedestrian ferry that and inner west areas. was built in Bellingen, NSW, by trader, takes passengers between Ron Barassi Park Ms Francis said further information boat builder and shipping entrepreneur, The Bolte punt route would run from and South Wharf, it could create a link would be provided closer to the night at Frederick Doepel. Lorimer St under the Bolte Bridge across between all of those points.” www.welivehere.net

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Please support our advertisers because without them we would have no Docklands News ISSUE 146 DOCKLANDS NEWS 13 Big Apple in Docklands? Strata dwellers face By Niccola Anthony

Protests against the new Apple solar discrimination flagship store at Fed Square While the major political parties are setting out to woo voters have unearthed an unlikely with solar subsidies, these policies do little for strata dwellers alternative candidate for the such as Docklanders. store – Docklands. In fact, with hundreds of millions of behind closed doors that existing coal Colleen Peterson, town planner and CEO of dollars promised for suburban free- powered stations will have their operating Ratio Consulting, spoke at the September 19 Colleen Peterson speaks at the rally. standing retrofits, it can be argued that lives extended by some years. In return, rally protesting the state government’s plans apartment dwellers will, in fact, fund the power companies will put a cap on power to build the Apple flagship store. “It would be wonderful if a new Apple subsidies. prices, and will lower prices for some Flagship store found its way to somewhere homeowners,” Mr Bacon said. Ms Peterson raised the idea of Docklands This issue came to the fore at a recent like Docklands. is the as an alternative location for the store, “Chairs Lounge” function hosted by the “The price drops will not extend to larger wrong place and Docklands would be a saying that Apple should look into going to We Live Here lobby group on September OCs and businesses because these are likely much better fit,” Cr Leppert said. Docklands instead. 26. [to be] on different rates. The short answer is “There are certain parts of Docklands where that those living in OCs will not see the lower Strata lawyer Tom Bacon opened “Having the Apple Store in Fed Square does it would obviously be inappropriate. Existing prices that freestanding homeowners shall formalities by pointing out that the nothing to complement the civic and public public open space needs to be respected and receive.” state Labor Party’s recent $1 billion function of the space. The location of Apple celebrated, not completely dominated by solar subsidy election pitch excluded “And if you’re on an embedded network, has the potential to change the nature of the new commercial interests.” square with people coming to shop rather apartment dwellers. there is double pain, as those companies that “But there are shopping destinations in run these networks will likely not pass on the than enjoy the public space,” Ms Peterson “Drill down into the detail and you’ll find Docklands already that would get a massive full discounts on offer,” Mr Bacon said. said. the policy extends to 670,000 freestanding boost from having an Apple store located homes, and excludes apartment Local MP Ellen Sandell also spoke at the “However, Docklands would benefit from a nearby. Government is always thinking buildings,” Mr Bacon said. forum, reinforcing the message that strata- strong retail tenant. It would bring additional about what new destination drivers could be dwellers are being left out in the cold. foot traffic into the area and help support placed in Docklands.” Mr Bacon also said any cuts in the retail existing retail and other land uses in the price of electricity to households were And, she said, more generally, renters would “We are frequently contacted by restaurants, precinct.” unlikely to benefit owners’ corporations also miss out under the government’s plan to cafes and other businesses around Victoria (OCs) which face massive power bills for reward free-standing home-owners. The Docklands Apple store proposal has Harbour about winter visitation, through- the maintenance of common areas. support from Greens Melbourne councillor traffic and how to get more attractors into She there was no incentive for landlords to Rohan Leppert, a co-guest-speaker to Ms the area to drive-up numbers and, maybe, an “They’ll be able to offer this to voters, invest in solar or renewables, as it was the Peterson at the rally. Apple store would contribute to that greatly.” because they will have given assurances responsibility of tenants to pay for utilities.

Please support our advertisers because without them we would have no Docklands News 14 DOCKLANDS NEWS ISSUE 146 Councillor second term report card

At the end of year two of the current council, CBD News assesses the performance of Melbourne's 11 councillors.

Lord Mayor Sally Capp Cr Nicholas Frances Gilley Cr Kevin Louey Has become a mainstream media star. Still to reveal why he wanted to be a councillor in Brand new to local government, Cr Capp Is taking the role more seriously now that Nothing to report (but that doesn’t the first place – assume training for greener is “learning on the job” but is covering he knows more about how it all works. Has necessarily mean nothing’s happening). pastures? Is closely aligned with the new lord deficiencies with sheer enthusiasm and embraced the role of chair of transport mayor. hard work. Exhausting to watch, she hasn’t and contributes welcomed and considered Cr Cathy Oke stopped running. And, being approachable, insights to debates. Steady in the job. Is loving her international Cr Susan Riley energetic, charming, open and welcoming, leadership role on climate mitigation. Some what’s not to like? Cr Capp wanted the job Another Team Doyle refugee relishing her Cr Philip Le Liu constituents would prefer she spent more more than her election rivals and is now independence. Is less afraid to contribute to time on roads, rates and rubbish. using her incumbency to work towards the Hard to read on policy matters. Sometimes debates. 2020 election (tensions emerging on this). fickle but attempts to represent business interests. Needs to work on his verbal Cr Beverley Pinder Cr Jackie Watts communication. Has returned without the constraints Deputy Lord Mayor Arron Wood Has gained the most from the realignment of having to answer to Robert Doyle. Cr Wood impressed during the immediate of the council in the post-Doyle era. Still Cr Rohan Leppert Confidence is up and is enjoying the job. post-Doyle era – rising to the challenge and remembers past injustices, but is more likely Working hard on “the people” portfolio. steering an unsteady ship into calmer waters. Far more relaxed since the Doyle exit now to be collegiate these days. From flying solo Has grown in confidence and stature and that policy positioning has become fluid. in the not-too-recent past, has had a majority is becoming more measured in response Was bruised by a poor showing in the lord Cr Nicholas Reece of councillors come around to her thinking and when under pressure. Is increasingly mayoral election and has adopted a more The planning chair is also enjoying the on the – a remarkable assuming the role of the wise old head within politically mercenary approach. Still the freedom that a post-Team Doyle world offers. change within 12 months. The renaissance the chamber – a mean feat for a young man. preeminent intellect in the council chamber. Now has a good understanding of planning. councillor.

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Please support our advertisers because without them we would have no Docklands News ISSUE 146 DOCKLANDS NEWS 15 Photography for human rights By Niccola Anthony of our work and we are also very reliant on philanthropic organisations and private individuals giving their money,” Ms Adams The cause of human rights has said. been strengthened following “I think many people in Australia recognise the opening last month of that the HLRC has come to play an incredibly important role in providing that safety net Magnet@Docklands gallery’s and protection against some of the worst latest exhibition “Wolfgang abuses we’ve seen in recent years.” Sievers – 50 Years (1930s – “We’re incredibly grateful for the support of the Australian community.” 1980s)”. A social enterprise, Magnet@Docklands will continue to house socially-important Prominent human rights barrister Julian exhibitions that bring together people with Burnside QC donated a number of Wolfgang an interest in photography. Sievers prints from his own personal Magnet Gallery’s Michael Silver, Julian Burnside QC and Keren Adams at the exhibition opening. collection, gifted to him by the artist with the Magnet’s unspoken motto, “photography intention that they be sold to raise money for that works”, emphasises the gallery’s human rights causes. 1994 Australia Post stamp. without any costs over the top, is fantastic,” commitment to go beyond mere exhibition Mr Burnside said of Magnet@Docklands’ and instead use photography to spark social All proceeds from the sale of Sievers’ prints Sievers, a German Jew, migrated to Australia hospitality in hosting the exhibition. conversations within the wider community. in the exhibition will be donated to the in 1938 to escape persecution from the Nazis. Human Rights Law Centre (HRLC), an His personal history informed the bulk of “We always need to be on the look out for Gallery owner Michael Silver shares his own independent not-for-profit organisation his human rights and anti-war activism abuses of human rights and the HRLC has unique connection to Sievers. When Mr that promotes and protects human rights in throughout his lifetime. done a very good job of pulling up instances Silver was in his 20s, he was invited by the Australia. Mr Burnside and Sievers became friends in of real human rights abuses. If we don’t have photographer to work as his apprentice. 2005, a couple of years before Sievers’ death, organisations like them we will descend into Wolfgang Sievers was one of Australia’s However Mr Silver, sporting an unkempt after Sievers took an interest in Burnside’s a society that’s not worth living in.” pre-eminent architectural and industrial hairstyle that was typical of the time, legal work for human rights causes. photographers in the 20th century, noted for Keren Adams, director for legal advocacy at declined the offer of work when he was his extraordinary talent at capturing often The interest in one another’s professional the HRLC, said it intended to use the funds asked by Sievers to go and get a haircut. monotonous and utilitarian manufacturing achievements was mutually reciprocated by to continue its work in promoting human Magnet@Docklands is located at Level 1, 1 sites with an artlike quality. Mr Burnside – he had purchased a collection rights causes, not just in Australia, but also Wharf St and is open to the public between of Sievers prints around a year before their overseas as in the case of offshore detention Sievers’ most famous work Gears for Mining 12pm – 4pm, Thursday to Sunday. Find friendship was solidified. centres on Manus Island and Nauru. Industry (1967), taken at the former Vickers out more about Magnet Galleries at www. Ruwolt factory in Burnley, was used for a “To be able to raise so much money, “Fundraisers like this make up a big part magnet.org.au

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Please support our advertisers because without them we would have no Docklands News 16 DOCKLANDS NEWS ISSUE 146 The artist is not present By Meg Hill

Over September Docklands hosted elusive street artist Sunfigo’s first ever gallery exhibition.

Sunfigo is behind the large-scale fence Caroline by Komal Lakhanpal, Hannah Mei Tak Li, Awnili Shabnam, Minghui Guo, Akshal Krishna Kumar, Dyan Mae Cai and Mohammadalmas Surti art installations – usually in the shape of different animals – around Melbourne. The public knows almost nothing about Excellence in student design the artist as he declines interviews and anything else that could undermine his By Niccola Anthony furniture around Victoria Harbour. anonymity. The Exchange at Knowledge Market is a The exhibition, hosted by Blender Studios RMIT students from The year-long collaboration between RMIT and The Dark Horse Experiment, featured University and Lendlease that aims to create Sunfigo’s stencil work – characterised Exchange at Knowledge Market a communal space for a series of public by a more political style than his fence A Sunfigo piece in Harbour Esplanade. workshops, exhibitions, forums and events. installations. are leading the future of design “Piya met him on the street one night at The Premier’s Design Awards and The “Anti-capitalism is a major one. Anti- about midnight. He was putting up work and with a strong showing at the Exchange share common values – to spark government. There’s a lot of stuff about she realised it was him,” said Ms Griffiths conversation in the community about hot Victorian Premier’s Design Donald Trump. Anti-consumerism,” Dark “We had been trying to track him down for topics facing cities in the future and the Awards. Horse gallery manager Judy Griffiths said, a while but we hadn’t heard anything back role that design can play in shaping a better listing some of the artist’s themes. from him.” environment and society. The awards, which have been running since Some works depict different governments On the street that night, Piya convinced Caroline by Komal Lakhanpal, Hannah 1996, recognise and reward designers who and leaders as puppets. Sunfigo to do a show. Since then, all Mei Tak Li, Awnili Shabnam, Minghui communication has been through email, and display excellence design. This year, three of There is a recurring theme of the “99 per Guo, Akshal Krishna Kumar, Dyan Mae Cai all the artwork was couriered to Docklands. out of the 12 finalists in the student design cent” and the “1 per cent” – the latter and Mohammadalmas Surti is a series of “Everyone has seen this guy’s work, so we’ve category were from students whose work superimposed onto Amazon CEO Jeff 3-D printed high resolution benches made had a lot of interest in this show,” Ms Griffiths can be linked to The Exchange. The featured Bezos’s jacket. The terms refer to unequal from transparent PETG plastic, which reflect said. pieces were Caroline, Parrot and UMI. wealth distribution and were popularised light to give-off a rainbow chromatic effect. While Sunfigo’s fence installations are during the Occupy movement. Both Parrot and UMI were developed at The design is part-furniture item, part-art rebellious in a sense – they’re essentially The Exchange as student major projects, installation – intended to provide aesthetic None of the team from Dark Horse and illegal, done secretly in the middle of the while Caroline was designed by a team of pleasure at the same time as serving Blender has met Sunfigo except for Piya night – most people would be surprised by RMIT students and tutors to serve as urban functional utility. Suksodsai. the sharp political tone of the exhibition.

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Please support our advertisers because without them we would have no Docklands News ISSUE 146 DOCKLANDS NEWS 17 Historic crane’s face-lift begins 5-star hotel with 280 rooms and a 1000-seat demonstrates the cargo-handling methods Restoration of a 70-year-old function centre, alongside retail amenity. used before shipping containers became commonplace around the world. wharf crane at the heritage- Riverlee’s development director David Lee said in August it would remain sympathetic The shed’s operational period, however, listed Goods Shed 5 has started. to Shed 5’s industrial past. significantly predates the crane’s inception in 1948. “We are committed to rebuilding The 1948 electric travelling crane and connections between people and places by its disused industrial waterfront site are The site itself has operated as a wharf since delivering a master-planned precinct that recognised as the most intact cargo berth in 1855. Shed and surrounding land, where it hopes is rich in history, adding to Melbourne’s the Port of Melbourne remaining from the to retain “the unique character and history vibrant culture,” Mr Lee said. The berth became largely disused after 1975 pre-containerisation era. of the site”. when the river above the Charles Grimes “The open spaces and public park are Bridge was closed to large vessels. The crane is set to undergo structural It purchased the land, located between designed to give the waterfront back to reinforcement and cosmetic restoration by Spencer St and Charles Grimes Bridge, for the community and celebrate the unique It was recognised in 2002 for its historical developer Riverlee before being relocated to $28.5 million from the state government in character and history of the site.” and scientific significance to Victoria. the eastern end of the shed. 2015. The crane’s retention over the years is Crane and wharf restoration works are The works are part of Riverlee’s $450 million The new site, set to be called Seafarers Place, described by the Heritage Council as expected to be complete later this year with redevelopment of the Northbank Goods will comprise 150 luxurious residences, a both “unusual” and “important” as it hotel construction slated for mid-2019. Come to “sea” relationship The ANL Arts Awards and Exhibition is on again, with a collection of 88 inspiring works on display at the Mission to Seafarers in Flinders St, Docklands until October 26. Kinji Matsumato, Kristian Häggblom and Sakae Hamaguchi at the launch of the exhibition.

This year, some 330 entries were received, Jack Woods - Williamstown Dockyards 2014 Capturing the culture clash with winners to be announced at the opening on October 5. The prestigious award services to visiting merchant seafarers. explores and celebrates the relationship By Niccola Anthony students alongside images of Osaka, taken Mission chief manager Sue Dight said: “The between humanity and the sea. by students from The Japanese Institute of funds raised through the ANL Maritime Prize Photography and Film (Shasen). The maritime awards, sponsored by shipping are essential to help us ensure that we can Students from the Photography A “twin” exhibition was launched in company ANL, has since 2002 awarded more deliver core services, such as chaplaincy, on- Studies College (PSC) Osaka on September 10, exhibiting the than $180,000 in prize money. shore transport and a safe place of retreat.” have joined their Japanese same photographic prints. It is also the major fund-raising activity for “All of the art on display is also available for Mission to Seafarers Victoria, to date raising purchase by the public on a first-in basis,” Ms The City of Melbourne and Osaka City counterparts in an exhibition more than $400,000 toward the provision of Dight said. “This is a unique opportunity to Government have thrown their support seafarers’ welfare services in Victoria. purchase works by established and emerging at Library at The Dock’s gallery. behind the two colleges, providing gallery artists, from all around Australia.” space as a way of celebrating the 40-year Mission to Seafarers Victoria is a not-for- The exhibition, launched on September 12, “Sister City” relationship between the two profit organisation established in 1857 to The exhibition is open daily, 10am to 10pm, features images of Melbourne taken by PSC cities. provide practical, social and spiritual welfare October 5 – 26. Bookings are not required.

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Docklanders may have noticed a new Instragram page presented by Docklands News (docklands_news). It’s being looked after by John Tadigiri, a young photographer who lives and works in Docklands. These are his stories …

Simply put, I love people! I find them more fascinating, more relatable, more complex, more intense, more risky and yet needing more love and hope than any other passion one can set their mind upon. Everyone is unique and beautiful in their own sense, perfect in their imperfections. Often, as a person outside the frame, I get to see and admire the beauty one adds to a scene, be it on a breathtaking mountain view, right among strangers buzzing around on a street or a seemingly lonely person sitting by themselves trying to remain unnoticed. Photography, like other skills I’ve been blessed with, remains just a tool to connect with what I’m really passionate about – John Tadigiri. people! Growing up I was an introvert, but now, I can hardly let a stranger pass by if I have the If you ever see me on the streets, please slightest inclination to know them or their don’t hesitate to beckon me for a chat. Who story. knows? You might even get a free photo shoot or even be lucky to have your story/ For the past five years, having worked and photo in the next Docklands News. lived and done many photo shoots here, I have grown to be a part of Docklands and This Instagram page surely needs more love can’t imagine moving away! and attention like many of us ... if you are willing to promote this project of reaching I consider this opportunity to partner with and connecting with locals or visitors please Docklands News as my own giving back to “follow” or, even better, “share” it with your the community that I am grateful to God for. friends.

Above right: I met these three kids (brothers), Leon, Sonny and Greta in The District Docklands on one of those lazy Sunday afternoons. Their playful side is what drew my attention to them more than their vibrant coloured outfits. Having asked their parents’ (Daniel and Rebecca) permission and only after taking the first couple of shots did I notice the uniqueness that each of these kids carried.

I saw this enthusiastically cheerful girl (Eden) with what Working for NAB, I find it a privilege to often witness I thought was a great facial make up. Her dad gave these beautiful sunsets just when I would be finishing permission and, after a few shots, I couldn’t resist but my day’s work. On this day I was struck with a idea that ask: “Who did the blush/make up?” His reply made me these pillars of Bolte Bridge might as well be called the thank God, the designer of humans. “She’s natural”. This Twin Towers of Melbourne. They stand, tall and strong, is one of the best photos I took on that weekend. Thank as an icon representing Docklands. These pillars represent you @Goldsmith.Michele (Eden’s mother) for connecting. home, my hood.

ELLEN SANDELL STATE MP FOR MELBOURNE

Hi, I’m Ellen — I’d love to hear your ideas and concerns.

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Docklander Docklander – Neil Croker By Meg Hill

Neil Croker took over the lease of the Palais Theatre 12 years ago. Before that, he’d had a career tour managing bands including AC/DC, Eric Clapton, Dire Straights and Wet Wet Wet. He’d been living out of a suitcase for decades.

Nine years ago he bought an apartment in Docklands – a suburb many see as antithetical to the arts. The slick, corporate buildings, the shadow of the Bolte, and the monopoly of apartments over other residential options all seem uncreative. But Neil thinks otherwise. “If you’re working in the arts you’ve got to know what people are thinking about and doing, so Docklands is this great little microcosm,” he says. “If I lived in suburbia I’d have to walk around and knock on doors for six blocks to try and get the same type of feeling of what people are thinking and doing with their lives.” Docklands News met Neil at the rehearsals for Madiba The Musical, of which he is the producer. He’s softly spoken and relaxed, while emitting a sense of excitement – it seems he’s struck the balance that most people strive for. He hasn’t a hint of jadedness, after more than 30 years in the industry and at least one big betrayal. After a decade running the Palais, lifting its reputation and bottom line in leaps, he lost the tender. “When I took it over it was quite run Neil Croker. down,” Neil says. “It was incredibly rewarding because we happy demeanour – even while declaring “I’m really loving the changes, I’m a And the people walking past outside are were able to turn it from a leaky, run-down “I’m an old man now”. In fact, it’s as if he’s city person. I like things happening and probably a nice reminder of the day Neil theatre with probably 30,000 people visiting still got a Wet Wet Wet song rotating in his bubbling, that’s why I like to live in the city.” decided he wanted to move to Docklands. a year, to a quarter of a million people head. “I’m close to theatres, close to music and “I lived in Southbank and I didn’t even coming.” And all this from someone who says to South Wharf, which is developing with all know that Yarra’s Edge existed. I went for a “Unfortunately we lost the last round of they’re intrinsically an urbanite. the restaurants happening there.” walk down there one day and saw a property tenders to an American corporation with a “I’ve always been an inner-city person,” he “The more people promenading out the for sale and that was it.” big cheque book.” said. And during his nine years in Docklands front when I look out the window just adds But Neil possesses enthusiasm and a calm, he’s only enjoyed the development. to the joy of living there.”

Owners’ Corporation Law Electric vehicle charging and the rise of the machines

to overcome in managing the costs of the OC (to be held in escrow as a form of activated by way of an account login. Australia lags behind the rest of installation. The most obvious challenge is differential levy) to fund the costs of the This way, the electricity costs are charged this: not all owners have carpark spaces, and upgrades of the common property power directly to the owner (perhaps by way of the world in the uptake of new not all owners even own cars or will own cars supply boards (when these are required). direct debit each month). electric vehicles. in 10 years time. There are also the issues about where OC committees should start planning This might mean that simply raising levies the meters are located. Some apartment now for these upgrades. The simple message on a lot entitlement basis to install basement buildings have their meters installed on the is that the technology has arrived and the We even lag behind our southern cousins charging stations will be inequitable and floor of where their apartment is located. technology is cheap, so long as it is rolled in New Zealand, who now boast more unreasonable. Now, if an owner resides on the 27th floor of out in large scale and is able to penetrate the electric vehicles per capita than Australia, Conversely, common property a building, it is going to cost a fortune to run mass market. despite having only a fifth of the population infrastructure in the form of meters and cabling and conduit from the basement to The times, they are a changin’ … base. Despite this statistic, by 2030 it is supply boards shall need to be upgraded connect to their meter. reported that 50 per cent of new car sales in in order to meet the surge in capacity for Again, technology is going to have to Australia will be for an electric vehicle. electricity supply. So at least on some level, intervene to resolve this “barrier to entry” With the massive surge in demand for even if all owners don’t have a car parking issue. Separate meters are going to have to electric vehicles corresponding with high space (or a car) the OC itself will need be installed in the basement (perhaps on petrol prices and road tax user charges, there to bear some of the upgrade costs for its common property, if space permits) in order shall be a corresponding surge in demand electricity infrastructure. to allow for charging stations and meters to for apartment complexes to retrofit its A user-pays system has merit. Under flourish. Tom Bacon basement car parks to provide the necessary this model, owners who wish to keep an Alternatively, OCs could partner with charging stations. Tom Bacon is the principal electric car shall pay the costs of installing renewable energy companies to install lawyer of Strata Title Lawyers. This brings a myriad of issues and the charging station within their basement charging stations which can effectively [email protected] challenges for owners’ corporations (OCs) parking space, and should pay a fee to be plugged into a separate meter, but are

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10 Years On

October 2008 Issue 36 DOCKLANDS FASHION Water levels warning for Docklands

Rising sea levels resulting from global warming have not been adequately prepared for in waterfront developments, including Docklands area warns ex-Victorian planning and environment minister, Tom Roper.

A minister from 1987-1990 and now a board member of the Climate Institute in Washington, Mr Roper made the comments during the recent World Sustainable Building Conference held in Melbourne at which he was also a guest speaker. “I’m not just pointing my finger at Docklands and Melbourne, as not much on has been done anywhere. Recently VCAT (Victorian Civil and Administrative the Tribunal) has started knocking back some Fashion streets coastal developments, but we started of Docklands looking at the coastal impacts of sea level rises in 89-90’, and it hasn’t been taken that far since then.” Until recently most studies on the Rufaro Govere, 36 Paris Govere, 12 Liufu Chen, 23, impact of sea level rises were predicted to be up to one metre by 2100, but according LOCATION: Central Pier. LOCATION: Central Pier. Docklands to Mr Roper, “The best European and US DESCRIBE WHAT YOU’RE DESCRIBE WHAT YOU’RE research has now made it clear that the LOCATION: NewQuay. WEARING: I’m wearing a CREW top, WEARING: I’m wearing a pair of jeans estimates in most of these reports are both my jeans and bag are from Tk from Seven. I think my sweater’s from DESCRIBE WHAT YOU’RE underestimates ... most recent research Maxx and my Nike sneakers – very Tk Maxx, a GAP jacket and Nike shoes. WEARING: Carhartt T-shirt, Stüssy now predicts two metres by the end of harbour style! My hat and bag are both from H&M. jacke. I don’t remember where I got the century, and of course, it will keep on my pants, but my shoes are from coming after that. WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE PIECE WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE PIECE Adidas. “We can’t be certain (of the actual rise) OF CLOTHING: My hats. They’re my OF CLOTHING: The jeans I’m wearing until it occurs but there are increasing go-to because they go really well with – they’re my favourite. WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE PIECE concerns as we learn more about the my short hair. OF CLOTHING: Definitely my shoe WHAT BRINGS YOU TO polar arctic regions. They are melting collection. WHAT BRINGS YOU TO DOCKLANDS: My mum and I thought more rapidly than we previously thought, DOCKLANDS: I’m on holiday here it was a really nice day so we decided WHAT BRINGS YOU TO especially the Greenland ice shelf.” with my daughter and I thought to take a walk around here as well as go DOCKLANDS: I live here, I just ran As with most coastal cities including the weather today is perfect to go shopping. out to grab some groceries from New York and London, Mr Roper believes shopping. Coles. we need to prepare for climate change DESCRIBE YOUR STYLE: Casual, and sea level rises now. DESCRIBE YOUR STYLE: I have to anything that looks good. DESCRIBE YOUR STYLE: Relaxed. “It will affect all our coast line, and say very casual but I do dress for the I find myself edging towards skater- WHAT DO YOU THINK MAKES A we’re seeing the changes now,” he said. occasion. style. GOOD OUTFIT: I think everything “Although Port Phillip Bay doesn’t get WHAT DO YOU THINK MAKES A should match in a certain way, WHAT DO YOU THINK MAKES A the same level of storm activity as say GOOD OUTFIT: A good shade of although it doesn’t necessarily have to GOOD OUTFIT: I think co-ordinating Queensland, in April there were some lipstick and a good pair of shoes! be the same colours. colours is the most important for a big storms and there are predictions great outfit. that there will be a significant increase in hailstorms... we’ve got to look at how future systems operate and our infrastructure. Governments all around the world are starting to pay attention,” said Mr Roper.

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Street Art

Left: Maha Fantasy mural, centre: Jack and the Bean Stalk mural, right: Be Free mural. New murals popping up everywhere

Fresh murals have been popping up all around The District Docklands for the past month, bringing lots of colour and life to the complex.

Elusive Melbourne artist Be Free came Hancock painted a giant Jack and the Bean District, there is now a lot more than just Artist down to The District in September and Stalk artwork and Frosk rocked out a great shops to look at, even our gallery space has Instagram: doylesart painted the biggest wall he/she had ever mural dedicated to his nephew Tyson. been particularly busy over the past month. done near the East Carpark. The carpark wall is now becoming one Next time you’re down here check out Ruskidd has been jamming downstairs of the largest evolving street art walls in these awesome murals and pop into the next to Loose Print and Maha has been Australia as more artists add to it weekly. gallery to say hi. Adrian Doyle working tirelessly on his fantasy Mad Commissioned by The District Docklands, Cheers guys, I will let the photos do the Street Artist Hatter’s garden piece while also beginning these murals are bringing new life to the talking, a picture tells a thousand words, ’til Blender Studios founder and his largest mural to date on the East Carpark area. next month. director wall. Things are really happening down at The Doyle

Chamber Update Visit Docklands – our brand-new website

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We Live Here Cladding – remove now, pay later?

Apartment buildings across Melbourne are finding that it can cost hundreds of thousands or even millions of dollars to remove combustible cladding.

We await feedback from owners who are against eight parties including the builder, Strata Community Australia (Vic) (SCA) passage through Parliament of the tempted by the state government’s offer of building surveyors, architects, and fire is the peak industry body for owners’ unamended Owners Corporation cladding “rectification” loans that can be engineers. corporation managers in Victoria, i.e. SCA Amendment (Short-Stay Accommodation paid off through council rates. Notably absent from the invitation list represents businesses that manage the Bill) 2006, which We Live Here opposed Planning Minister, Richard Wynne, has is the developer (a $2 holding company) apartment buildings in which 1.6 million for more than two years, was a big step been reported as saying “these financing and perhaps for obvious reasons, the state Victorians live. forward, which, in our view, it clearly is not agreements allow cladding to be removed government. We Live Here was created in 2015 to – otherwise we wouldn’t have opposed it in quickly, without affecting property prices”. The legal action has spawned a flurry of give a voice to residents who live in these the first place! While we can hope these loans will be accusations and counter-accusations in apartment buildings, and for whom it is their So, while we support SCA in its campaign readily accessible and not tangled in red the media as the targeted parties position home. to put the political leaders on notice tape, the property prices have already been themselves for a lengthy, expensive legal There will be some but obviously not about the need for reforms in the strata affected, Mr Wynne! stoush. complete alignment between We Live Here, industry, we would like it to correct the On top of that, We Live Here is hearing Meanwhile the hapless owners pick representing residents and a group that misconception that SCA speaks for the that builders are charging a pretty premium up the tab, with apartment values having represents management businesses. 1.6 million Victorians living in residential for any project related to the C-word – with reportedly dropped at least 30 per cent and For example, We Live Here is in complete apartment buildings, when it is the strata abashed building companies that installed some lenders calling in debts on the basis of agreement with two of the three issues in the management businesses for these buildings the cladding in the first place now finding diminished loan to value ratio. SCA campaign: that it represents. This would dispel any the word “cladding” oddly ineffable. The long-overdue reforms to the Owners confusion. Speaking of premiums, ignored by all We Live Here - representing owners Corporation Act 2006 which commenced in In the meantime, We Live Here will governments is the devastating effect that and residents 2015 by the Department of Consumer Affairs continue working actively to see that the out- cladding has had on insurance premiums, We Live Here has been successful in giving as part of its Property Law Review, but still of-control short-stay industry is regulated. with eye-watering increases just adding a voice to owners and residents. We have has not surfaced despite being promised in to the already huge financial burden on developed ongoing and cordial relationships early 2018; and Campaign donations owners. with politicians across the spectrum with The vexed issue of combustible cladding, As a not-for-profit organisation, donations Perhaps we need a royal commission the aim of making sure that owners and and who should take responsibility for from individuals and buildings keep our on cladding gouging, inviting builders residents are heard. paying to replace defective material. campaigns going. To register as a supporter and insurance companies to “rectify” We Live Here also offers support in this Short-term letting, however, is where we of We Live Here or to make a donation themselves? column to business interest groups where do have a very different view from SCA. It please visit our website at welivehere.net we believe they may help the cause of is the issue where the impact on owners We Live Here does not accept donations Cladding in the courts apartment residents and owners. and residents – those who live in strata from commercial tourism interests. With $24 million at stake, Lacrosse Recently one such business group, Strata communities on a day-to-day basis with the We welcome your comments and apartment owners have instituted legal Community Australia (Vic) (SCA), started a consequences of short-term letting – is most feedback and invite suggestions for topics action against some heavy hitters in the campaign to influence political policy in the pronounced. you would like us to address in this column. building industry. Four years after a major lead up to the state election. The solution is not simply having laws to fire ravaged their building, owners are still Since news of the SCA campaign started address wild short-stay parties – the focus seeking to have cladding removal paid circulating We Live Here has received many of the SCA’s campaign. It is a far bigger issue www.welivehere.net for by the parties responsible. Just who is enquiries from those wanting to know what than that and one which we have written “we live emails to campaign@ re”TM responsible is the big question. our position is on this issue. about many times. he welivehere.net The legal action by Lacrosse owners is What we can tell you is this: The SCA has also said that the recent

What Women Want Fight the voice of doubt

Waiting is a virtue, and anticipation is the purest form of pleasure … So waiting and anticipating are surely great places to be.

The mind can run with delicious thoughts worth waiting for, and the pleasure of one shoulder and disregard the warnings, be better than anything she’s dreamt of. as to what the future may hold, while anticipation is one that delights rather than you know that you want to give everything Trust your instincts, wait for what you waiting for events to unfold can show us deters us. you can to creating the opportunity for your believe is right, anticipate with joy the how dedicated or committed we are to a Perhaps, simply, it’s just time for some future to be everything you’ve dreamt of. delivery of that which you deserve and have certain path ahead – after all, we live in a dreams to come true. Dreams are what makes life beautiful faith that something as good as what you world where instant satisfaction is readily As always though, nothing is and amazing – a dream, vision and belief have imagined can actually exist. After all, found and there is little need for patience or straightforward, and I find that when you do that your future can hold all that is dear to isn’t that what life is all about? anticipation of anything less than something realise that something is incredibly special you should be something that is nurtured, May all your dreams come true this incredibly special. and you are eagerly waiting and delightfully protected and fought for. And if you have a month. Perhaps it’s the time of year – the anticipating – well, you’ve still got your work sense that part of that dream is coming, then With much love anticipation of long warm evenings, the cut out for you. waiting and anticipating is truly a delightful Abby flowers blooming as the bitter winter Life experience teaches you to be more place to be. Thank you for your messages xx defrosts – that is contributing to these pragmatic than ever, there’s the evidence of So keep dreaming, keep anticipating, wonderful thoughts of what the future holds. past things just not being what they seemed, keep waiting for something truly special to Perhaps it’s the point in our life where we there’s the fear of failure that can prevent us happen – fight the voice of doubt, overcome reach an epiphany and really have clarity of from even trying and then there’s the bloody the warnings from fear, and just hang on to what is important to us, that we reach a place scary realisation that if you don’t succeed what is important. Remember it costs you where we know finally what it is we long for. with what you really truly feel is special and nothing to dream and everything not to. Abby Crawford Perhaps these are all factors that come worth waiting for, then it’s going hurt your What a woman wants is to hold her [email protected] together, that can have us in a place where pride and soul. dreams close to her heart, but what a woman we know when we have found something Yet, when you brush the negative devil off needs to trust is that reality can sometimes

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Vertical Living Ageing in vertical place

With the announcement of a Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety, the option of ageing in our vertical villages seems all the more appealing.

By 2056, Australia’s 65-and-over ■■ Specialist support services? home-delivered meals (maybe Uber Eats vertical living sector. Current discussions population is projected to reach 8.7 million ■■ Building facilities? and could have a special range?), transport posit a future where our generally generic – with many expected to “stay put” in their ■■ “Future proofing”? services (with dedicated vehicles) and, in towers develop distinct identities or homes rather than enter purpose-built Regarding modifications to our own particular, specialist care givers. “personas”. facilities. apartments, many recommended changes Possibilities here include building-based Already, some buildings have well known Referred to as ageing in place, this are under our control (if we own our service agreements with pre-approved care reputations, but these are mostly due to describes a person’s decision to continue apartment). Included here are features providers, supported by a careful integration negatives (e.g. short-stay proliferation). to live in their home while they grow older. such as accessible switches (e.g. multiple into the building’s monitoring systems to What might eventuate are identities based Pragmatically, it also requires that their locations and at convenient heights), non- provide a reassuring second level checks on how buildings operate – a combination lifestyle choice supports their continued skid flooring, etc. and balances (i.e. two sets of eyes). of management style (owners’ corporation wellbeing, meaning that if living at home In addition to these, technology can Moving onto the third question which committee and building management) and sees them isolated or experiencing great enable ageing in place, especially in concerns required building facilities, already their operating “philosophies”. physical or financial hardship, then this is supporting health and safety. Take the apparent is the need for: dedicated pickup This refers to the thousands of individual not ageing in place. example described by Dr MariLyn J. Rantz and drop-off zones for mobility-challenged decisions taken over time, and which In terms of our vertical villages, it would of the University of Missouri, where a residents with (perhaps) communal wheel together, shape the nature of the building seem that we have it “all over” our house- group of residents volunteered to live with chairs to provide ad hoc assistance; scooter – and so, too, who is attracted to live there, bound counterparts when choosing to age environmentally-embedded sensors in their parking with recharging facilities; and and for how long. It may well become part of in place. Our high-rise apartments require homes. This included bed sensors (which regular access-audits (e.g. Do doors stay a vertical village’s strategic plan to consider less maintenance than the typical house monitored heart rate, respiratory rate and open long enough? Are corridors and lifts the benefits of providing ageing in place and looking after common property is, by night time restlessness) and non-wearable sufficiently wide? etc). And enabling all services (e.g. reduced resident turnover) definition, a shared responsibility. And we motion sensors (to monitor activity in this are the skills of those who manage our with the costs of providing these additional are usually quite centrally located, meaning rooms). Care co-ordinators received health vertical villages. services. we are already close to transport, shops and alerts and conducted early assessments and In the United States there is growing Something to consider if we wish to age in amenities. interventions to resolve potential health concern about how property management “vertical peace”. However, it is well known that our needs changes. The upshot was that living with professionals are addressing ageing in place change as we age and different services and embedded sensors greatly increased how within their profession, and there is debate levels of support are required. long people lived independently in their regarding the need for greater specialisation So, is more required of our vertical villages own homes. within the property management field so Janette Corcoran if we choose to age in place? This then leads onto the second question that the specialised needs of ageing in place Apartment living expert One way of considering this is in terms of as to what additional services might be residents can best addressed. https://www.facebook. four questions - what is needed as regards: needed (or possible) for vertical villagers. The final question concerns future- com/SkyPadLiving/ ■■ Our own apartment? Once again the usual suspects include proofing and looks to the evolution of the

Health and Wellbeing Running and walking for health and fitness

back where you started! As the saying goes, the body type and size, the environment Both walking and running are “learn to walk before you run”. and how much exercise and activity you are Running is a high-impact activity so engaged in. great ways to exercise your make sure your knees, ankles and hips are Now spring is here and with summer fast cardiovascular and respiratory up to the challenge. One definite upside of approaching, many people launch back into running versus walking is the latent effect of seasonal exercise routines, while often not systems. higher intensity exercise. paying enough attention to their nutritional Not only will you burn (slightly) more and fluid intake. The cardiovascular system is made up of calories while running versus walking, your With the popularity of high-intensity the heart, blood vessels and the blood. The real benefit actually comes after you stop. training, the outcomes for poor nutrition respiratory system is made up of the lungs, Your body and its increased metabolic and low fluid levels prior to exercise can be the vessels that transport oxygen/carbon functioning will consume 30-40 per cent critical. Heat stress, dizziness, dehydration, dioxide, respiratory muscles and the nose more calories for two to four hours after fainting and collapse, even unconsciousness ■■ Will improve confidence and mental and mouth. your workout if you run rather than walk! are real concerns that can all be avoided with health – sense of wellbeing; The Department of Health recommends That should be a great motivator to get out some increased awareness and planning. ■■ You will perform better in your chosen that adults accumulate 150 minutes of tomorrow for a run! You wouldn’t drive your car without fuel in sports; vigorous or 300 minutes of moderate activity the tank and water in the radiator, so apply ■■ Your heart and lungs will be healthier and per week. This works out to be 30-60 minutes Staying fuelled up and hydrated the same principles to your body. stronger; ■ per day, every day. Unlike camels, we humans cannot store ■ Helps you avoid sedentary diseases like Generally speaking, walking would be water within our body. Our fluid levels must 12 great reasons everyone obesity and diabetes; and ■ considered a moderate intensity activity, and be continually be topped up and replenished should lift weights ■ You will be physically stronger and more running would most often be vigorous. daily. ■■ Helps increase lean body mass; able as an individual. Health, fitness and wellbeing results will We can only survive a few days without ■■ Helps control and reduce body fat; come sooner if you can gradually increase water, but last for weeks without food so it’s ■■ Builds stronger bones and joints; exercise intensity over time. If you are just really important we ensure our fluid levels ■■ Will boost and increase your metabolism; starting out your aim should be to build on are maintained to avoid dehydration. ■■ Helps you will sleep better; Andrew Ward your strength and endurance so your body ■ Very generally speaking, children need ■ Completing daily tasks and routines will Andrew Ward from can eventually handle training at higher about one litre of water per day – women be easier; Push! Fitness. levels of intensity. need two litres and men about 2.5 litres. ■■ Will improve posture, balance and reduce www.push-fitness.com.au Don’t start out too fast as you may end up This amount of course varies depending on back pain;

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MARK HANNA, 37, SURF COAST, ANALYST RUBY NASH, 25, PRESTON, ADMIN TOM HILL, 20, SOUTH EAST MELBOURNE, APPLICATION DEVELOPER

I was shocked and I didn’t realise that the case was It is really disappointing to hear. The copycats There’s going to be excess in supply of strawberries so widespread with the copycats involved. should really grow up. I would personally prefer as people look for other alternatives, this will to vent through complaining instead of doing cause the biggest impact on farmers. something like this.

UWU AMARATHUUYA, 20, GLEN WAVERLEY, YESIN ESAT, 50, KING’S PARK, ADMIN MANAGER CHARLIE MCCLEAN, 29, DOCKLANDS, FULL-TIME MUM IT SUPPORT ENGINEER

It’s weird that this is happening in Australia. I think this is unacceptable. All fruits should go This is a bit crazy. Now I would just cut the fruit up The supermarket should probably change their under a scanner to make sure that it’s safe to be just to be safe. supplier. consumed.

Pet’s Corner Whippet, whippet good! Top Class By Niccola Anthony

Gregory the three-year-old whippet is a Dockland local who is equal parts fiercely independent and a loveable “baby boy”.

Owner Lei Pei, 29, runs an online fashion retail business called Singularity Social that sells women’s clothing. Lei designs all of the brand’s clothing herself from the comfort of her Docklands apartment and then has each item manufactured either locally or overseas. Working from home carries the threat However, Gregory lets up on his of an unrefined work-life balance, so Lei independent act every now-and-then. He loves to get out on her skateboard and skate loves to share a bed with Lei and bundle-up open 24/7 | around Docklands during the day with in a blanket like a baby. Gregory. Overall, Lei highly recommends whippets One might say that Gregory has assumed to inner-city dwellers interested in getting sexy & wild | the role of personal assistant in Lei’s hectic a dog, but who are concerned about how a life, as well as occupying the role of loveable dog may adapt to the unique demands and genuine escorts | canine companion. lifestyle constraints of apartment living. He regularly checks in on his owner during “I think whippets are really good for busy periods of work, just to make sure that apartments because they don’t bark, so there Ms Pei is, you know, “still breathing”, she told are no disturbances for neighbours,” Lei said. me while holding back fits of laughter. “They’re very patient dogs. Some can “He’s very independent. It actually feels be quite timid, but Gregory seems to love more like having a cat around home, because people!” he’s so curious,” Lei said. You can find Lei’s designs online atwww. “Everything in the house is his. I’m just a singularitysocial.com or on Instagram at @ random person in the house now.” singularitysocial

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Business Feel the vibe with great music “Now I use a combination. It’s very Music has come to Docklands challenging to combine the technical classical with emotional contemporary style,” – in a very big way. he said. Both business partners are loving “Hidden” among the retail wreckage of Docklands. the old Waterfront City Piazza is JZ Centre Joanna said: “The moment I saw Stage. Perhaps you’ve walked past it? Docklands, I thought, this is the area. It’s Perhaps you’ve seen through the window next to water and that’s calming and peaceful the beautiful white piano and an abundance but it’s next to the CBD as well.” of “Pokemon” soft toys and thought “What “I’ve always said, if this place was in China, the ...?” it’s crazy – people would fight to come to this Next time you’re walking by, step inside. place,” she said. It’s amazing. “The District now is happening and Hoyts There are some 11 separate studios cinemas are coming and more and more dedicated to the teaching and the people are visiting. Personally, I just love it.” production of a range of instruments. Some She has lived in the CBD for the past three 350 students visit regularly and have created years but was very familiar with Docklands a dynamic musical community. long before establishing her business here The fit-out is luxurious and no expense with the help of Johnson Zhang (see our story has been spared. This business is definitely on page 6). here for the long-term. “I’ve always had lots of friends here. All The studio is the brain-child of musician my friends love it here. It’s a perfect place for and businesswoman Joanna Zhong who has living,” she said. teamed up with well-regarded vocalist Shine Shine said Chinese people saw water as Yuan to create Shine Music Studio by JZ fortune. He still lives in Abbotsford but is Centre Stage. considering a move close to the studio. Joanna started the business in April 2017 The studio is presenting its end-of-year and joined with Shine to merge their talents concert at the Camberwell Girls Grammar auditorium on October 20. Joanna said it into a single entity late last year. Joanna Zhong (front) and Shine Yuan. When taking her international would be helpful for people considering baccalaureate in Hobart eight years ago, “I started to judge competitions and I You’ve got to feel the music. You’ve got to lessons to attend. she had to introduce her chosen instrument met Joanna at one of the competitions,” he love the teachers and make the connection She said both serious students and those to her teacher. She has now reached full said. “She was in the audience and I was the to what music is really about.” wanting to develop a hobby were welcome at mastery of the traditional, stringed guqin. judge. I got a message from her.” The studio teaches piano, guitar and violin Shine Music Studio. She explained that when she arrived in “She asked to sit down and have a chat as well as traditional Chinese instruments “If you want to do examinations, we have Australia, she had language difficulties. and we didn’t talk about money at all. We guzheng, erhu, pipa and guqin. professional teachers or if you want to have “But, when I play music, everyone talked about education, goals, dreams and Joanna is in a unique position to music as a hobby we can help with that too,” understands,” she said. “I feel music is the the future.” have studied music as well as finance at she said. universal language which connects all of us, “I believe education is not about money. university. “We are a music company, and music no matter where you are from.” Education is more about responsibility to the “I used finance as a tool to start up my education is a major part of that. We also do Shine is very well known and respected students and the teaching quality,” he said. company. I feel university is something to music production, performance and music in the music community. At just 29, he has Joanna said: “As a music school, we guide you towards what you want,” she said. therapy.” won and judged just about everything there focus on two very important things. One, Shine started learning to sing when he was “Music is the start of something. It is never is to win. of course, is the professional skills of our just seven years old. Until graduating from the end.” He told Docklands News he’d had many teachers – the educational part.” university, he’d been immersed in classical “It’s a huge investment, but our passion is offers of business partnerships but only a “At the same time, interest is very western techniques. here. And we love Docklands. We want to conversation with Joanna convinced him to important. When our students come in, Nowadays, he’s following a more make some movement – create a vibe.” join forces. we tell them: You’ve got to love music first. contemporary style.

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The Mighty Dragons By Julie Cantrill hockey over time. Like many other team sports, ice hockey is really fun to play. Meeting other people who also love ice In 1922, the first interstate hockey is also great. My advice to everyone women’s ice hockey is give it a go and keep at it!” tournament was held in Dana’s motto is “practice makes perfect”. She goes on: “Practice, practice, practice – get to Melbourne and the inaugural as many drop-ins and training sessions as Gower Cup was won by you can. Ice hockey is addictive. Once you start playing, you will forever want to play Victoria against New South and be part of the coolest and fastest sport Wales. on earth.” “Travelling and playing with a team is a Nearly 100 years later, Victoria once again great experience and many of the girls make won the Gower Cup at the Australian lifelong friends. We learn to be disciplined, Women’s Ice Hockey Tier 2 Showcase Series how to be a team player (obviously), get to Finals Tournament here at O’Brien Group know each other’s weaknesses and strengths Arena, Docklands on September 22 and 23. Dana in action before her injury. on the ice and have each other’s backs.” Five interstate teams, Valkyries from , Bombers from , Emma highlighted the importance of having turned out to be an intro to ice hockey class. Pirates from Canberra, Southern Stars from a second tier for women’s ice hockey: “The I had heaps of fun and got more involved Queensland and Melbourne Dragons from Australian Women’s Ice Hockey Tier 2 from there.” Victoria competed in an intense, competitive Showcase Series has been an enormous “Ice hockey is a complex sport that requires but friendly 12-hour women-only event. stepping stone to bridging the gap between a lot of co-ordination,” Dana said. “I love the the players' local club hockey to the national On the first day of the tournament, camaraderie (I have made life-long friends), Australian Women’s Ice Hockey League Melbourne Dragons convincingly defeated the feeling the cool air on your face as your (AWIHL).” Aussie Jets (4-0) and Valkyries (5-2) but skating, the adrenaline and intensity to fight lost against the favourites, Pirates (0-3). On Inspired by the movie, The Mighty Ducks, the puck and the sweet taste of a bit of body Sunday, they lost to Southern Stars (1-3) but Dana has been playing ice hockey since she contact.” had enough points from the two previous was 13 years old. How do Natalie and Dana prepare for a 2018 tournaments in Canberra and Adelaide “My mum and dad would drive me twice a national tournament? to secure a place in the grand final game week to the Ringwood ice rink to train and which they won against Pirates (4-1). play with the Dolphins until we mustered Natalie said: “I am following a hockey fitness and strength program from hockeytraining. Three members of the Melbourne Dragons up enough girls to start playing in Oakleigh com. I plan to keep training, keep improving were involved in the tournament, Emma, the and the Oakleigh Angels were born in 1999,” and keep playing for as long as I can.” team manager, Nat, a player in the team and she said. Dana, who is currently injured but is usually Natalie started when: “A friend invited me Natalie is really passionate about this sport: a player and also helps to organise the event. to a learn to ice skate class, which actually “… I love getting better and better at ice Natalie anticipates the next play.

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