YOUR CITY OF MAGAZINE DECEMBER 2014 - JANUARY 2015

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MELBOURNE.VIC.GOV.AU CONTENTS LORD MAYOR’S MESSAGE

FEATURES

06 MUNRO PURCHASE

A ‘game-changer’

07 TALL TALES FROM A TALL TREE

Q&A with our retiring Christmas tree

08 PROSPEROUS CITY

The foundations of marvellous Melbourne

Lord Mayor Robert Doyle and the ’s Urban 10 COUNCIL REFLECTS Landscapes Manager, Ian Shears, at the C40 Awards in New York Councillors look back on 2014 Improving our ability to adapt to convert into parks. Since 2012 we have climate change not only improves the done this by converting 5000 square REGULARS environment that we live and work in, metres of asphalt into parkland and it makes economic sense too. we are constantly looking for other opportunities to reach our goal of Here are four examples of how simple, increasing open space in the municipality 02 LORD MAYOR’S MESSAGE scalable strategies can improve our by 7.6 per cent. environment and consequently benefit the 04 YOUR SAY economy: • Retrofitting buildings: Our 1200 Buildings program which involves the Letters, tweets and a little love • Planting more trees: In four years we’ve retrofitting of buildings is expected from our friends planted 12,000 additional trees which to generate an economic uplift of $2 have boosted the value of our urban billion and create 8000 new jobs. As 05 CITY NEWS forest asset to $1 billion. Our aim is to part of the scheme, 560 structures have A passion for Melbourne brings cool the city by four degrees which leads been retrofitted, or are in the process People’s Panel together to reduced energy demand and fewer of retrofitting, to reduce their energy heat-related illnesses and deaths. A consumption. 14 EVENTS CALENDAR record-breaking heatwave last summer cost businesses in Melbourne’s city I am proud of these initiatives and grateful Summer in the city centre $37 million in lost revenue. As we for the hard work of City of Melbourne again embark on another hot summer, it staff and the leadership shown by the 17 YOUR NEIGHBOURHOOD is timely to reflect on the importance of Environment portfolio Chair Cr Arron Wood and Deputy Chair Cathy Oke. Community infrastructure our trees and the value they hold. gets a boost • Collecting stormwater: Water is a Melbourne is one of the world’s leading precious commodity, especially in sustainable cities. Our programs were 18 MELBOURNE LOVE , the driest continent on the recognised with the award for Adaptation and Resilience at the C40 and Siemens Dance in the street with planet. Over the past four years, the City Climate Leadership Awards in New First Friday Dance Club City of Melbourne has constructed stormwater harvesting systems at Fitzroy York in September this year. We also won the Energy Efficient Built Environment 19 YOUR COUNCIL Gardens, Birrarung Marr, Queen Gardens and a world first inroad system category for our 1200 Buildings program last year. 20 YOUR OFFER at Darling Street. These systems along with the Royal Park Wetlands provide In 2014–15, the City of Melbourne will Lewis’ Music Store around 25 per cent of the water required continue to invest in climate change for our precious landscapes. This adaptation with $6.4 million in funding to translates to over 225,000 kilolitres per renew our famous parks and gardens and Information and events in this publication are current at the year and savings of more than $600,000 $1.5 million to plant 3000 new trees. time of printing. Subsequent changes may occur. The City of the cost of potable water. of Melbourne does not guarantee that this publication is without flaw or wholly appropriate for your purposes. It and its employees expressly disclaim any liability, for any loss • Asphalt to parkland: Melbourne needs or damage, whether direct or consequential, suffered by more parks and green spaces, especially any person as the result of or arising from reliance on any as our population continues to grow information contained in the publication. steadily. It is expensive to purchase © All applicable copyrights reserved for the City of Melbourne. parcels of land and convert it into Except for any uses permitted under the Copyright Act 1968 Robert Doyle, Lord Mayor (Cth), no part of this publication may be reproduced in any parks. We need to be smart about it. manner or in any medium (whether electronic or otherwise) And we are. We look for underutilised @LordMayorMelb without the express permission of the City of Melbourne. or redundant areas that we can

Cover: East Melbourne resident Elizabeth Martin does her Christmas shopping at Queen Victoria Market, with some help from local trader Rocco Tripodi. Elizabeth’s basket is from The Basket Shop, Christmas decoration from Ambiance Gifts, cherries from Market Juice, flowers from Chris Ravoniku, fruit and vegetables from Phillip Wong, cheese, preserves and olive oil from Curds and Whey in the Deli Hall.

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2014 MELBOURNE AWARDS WINNERS

2014 MELBURNIAN OF THE YEAR Professor Sharon Lewin

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Professor Sharon Lewin, leading research in HIV and hepatitis CONTRIBUTION TO COMMUNITY BY AN INDIVIDUAL Professor Jayashri Kulkarni – Monash Alfred Psychiatry LEADING SCIENTIST Research Centre

CONTRIBUTION TO SUSTAINABILITY NAMED MELBURNIAN BY A CORPORATION OF THE YEAR Eco Guardians CONTRIBUTION TO SUSTAINABILITY BY A COMMUNITY ORGANISATION She’s an internationally-renowned Melburnian is proud of – up there with Smart Blocks scientist, physician, teacher and football and fashion and food!’ administrator, an inspirational The daughter of Eastern European CONTRIBUTION TO SUSTAINABILITY Melburnian who can turn her hand to immigrants who came to Melbourne after BY AN INDIVIDUAL just about anything – and does. World War II, Sharon is also a Melburnian Tamara DiMattina – ‘The New through and through. Professor Sharon Lewin is also the Joneses’ inaugural Director of the Doherty Institute ‘To me, Melbourne is a modern, intelligent for Infection and Immunity. A joint venture and forward-thinking city that’s constantly between the University of Melbourne and working to make itself a better place. It’s I was super proud that this was my home’. the Royal Melbourne Hospital, the world- a very different city to when my parents Earlier this year, Sharon was honoured class institute is charged with limiting the arrived in the 1950s’, said Sharon. with the position of co-chair for the 20th spread of diseases such as HIV, Ebola virus ‘I love that Melbourne embraces diversity at International AIDS Conference (AIDS disease, tuberculosis, viral hepatitis and every level. This was such a striking feature 2014) in Melbourne, the largest health and influenza. of the city when we hosted AIDS 2014 in development event ever held in Australia. Sharon said of the award: ‘It’s a great July this year. We had 14,000 visitors here Previously, she was the Head of the honour and to be honest, I’m very from every part of the world and including Department of Infectious Diseases at Alfred surprised. The city is full of so many great some very diverse backgrounds. Health and Monash University and co-head of the Centre for Biomedical Research, scientists, clinicians and people who ‘Many of those visitors live with stigma Burnet Institute in Melbourne. contribute to making Melbourne a fabulous and discrimination every day of their place. lives because of their sexual preference, ‘I would love to use the title to really raise the colour of their skin or the fact that FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT the visibility of Melbourne’s stunning they are HIV positive. And yet every melbourne.vic.gov.au/melbawards achievements in science, medicine and delegate I spoke with commented on how technology, and the role women can and welcome they felt here and how Melbourne do play in the sector. I want the knowledge embraced the opportunity of hosting AIDS sector to become something every 2014 with warmth, style and innovation.

MELBOURNE DECEMBER - JANUARY 3 YOUR SAY

LETTER OF THE MONTH

Thanks to Judy for her great customer service in relation to my faulty parking meter. Thanks also for her explanation on the process with reporting meters and contesting fines for customers. Her patience was wonderful and her explanation helped me understand things better. Francis Mangahas, Hampton Park

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SHAPE YOUR COMMUNITY PLANTS AND SOUTHBANK ENGAGEMENT ANIMALS TRAINING IN THE CITY ? Southbank is changing. The City of Melbourne plans to The City of Melbourne We recently held our first build a new park at Boyd, will host free community BioBlitz – a survey of animal continue working on the City Road Master engagement training for community and plant species in the city. Information Plan and the Southbank Urban Forest groups in the first half of 2015. The training gathered during the BioBlitz will inform Precinct Plan, in addition to other local aims to build the capacity of groups and an Urban Ecology and Biodiversity projects. To stay up to date with Shape small organisations to effectively engage Strategy, our plan for maintaining a strong Your Southbank projects, register with with their stakeholders and government. and diverse eco-system in the city. Visit Participate Melbourne. Training dates will be announced on the Participate Melbourne to find out more. City of Melbourne website.

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CITY NEWS

MAJOR MELBOURNE STUDY RETURNS

Knowing how a city works as a place for people is crucial to guide its sustainable growth. To take stock of Melbourne and to assess its future potential, the City of Melbourne conducts a thorough study of the municipality every decade. The study, known as Places for People, examines the use and form of IMAGE TBC Melbourne’s public spaces to inform future improvements. The first Places for People study was published in 1994, based on a methodology developed by renowned Danish architect and urban design expert, Jan Gehl. Resident Matthew Low talks with People’s Panel members Places for People 2015 will be the third study in the series and for the first time, it will map how the city serves A PASSION FOR the daily needs of its people and how people experience and define their MELBOURNE BRINGS local neighbourhoods. The standard aspects of the study, PEOPLE’S PANEL TOGETHER such as where and how people use parts of the city, continue to be investigated by assessing buildings, The People’s Panel is a group of every but found it was a very democratic, footpaths, streets, laneways and public disciplined and open process. ‘I got a day Melburnians randomly selected to squares, together with land use and lot out of it,’ said Patricia, ‘I’m now more make recommendations to Council on attractions. where and how to prioritise spending accepting of the challenges they face and over the next decade. more able to make a fairer assessment of Lord Mayor of Melbourne Robert those challenges’. Doyle said, ‘a great city is one in which you can walk around easily, feel safe East Melbourne resident Patricia Princi- Councillor Stephen Mayne, Chair of and can access attractions, services Jones was inspired to join the panel by the Finance and Governance portfolio, and open spaces, with a diversity of her love of Melbourne. ‘I’m so proud of said the People’s Panel was a ground- choices and experiences. Melbourne, it’s such a beautiful city’, she breaking transparency initiative that said, ‘I just want it to keep the flavour of allowed community members to give ‘Given the city’s rapid growth, there’s what it is’. Council informed advice on how to spend no better time than now to talk to Despite the diversity of the panel members, ratepayers’ money. Melburnians and visitors about their experience of our city’, said the Lord Patricia said she soon realised she had ‘Talking and listening to members of the Mayor. something in common with all of them – People’s Panel was really beneficial for Melbourne. Council and the panel’s recommendations The Places for People 2015 study is North Melbourne resident Matthew Low provided us with valuable insights into the currently underway. said, ‘I love Melbourne and was very concerns and needs of our community’, said Cr Mayne. interested in being more involved. I was FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT nervous at the beginning and wondered Over a three-month period, the panel of melbourne.vic.gov.au/ how we would all come to an agreement residents and ratepayers was given open participate as we were all from different backgrounds, access to information, expert opinion and with different expectations and ideas’. financial data to consider how Council When reflecting on the process Matthew should prioritise spending and raise said, ‘It was a really good opportunity. I’m revenue over the next decade. A CITY FOR PEOPLE passionate about people being involved. It’s The People’s Panel recommendations were To reach our goal to be ‘A City for quite a valuable thing’. presented to Council for consideration on People’ the City of Melbourne has Patricia was also attracted by the idea of 17 November. You can read more about developed a new strategy called learning more about Council. ‘I wanted to Council’s formal response to the People’s Melbourne for All People 2014–17. The go and find out how it operates’, she said. Panel online. new strategy recognises the shared rights, needs and aspirations of people She conceded she was a bit sceptical at FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT of all ages and abilities from 0–100+ first. ‘I thought it would all be orchestrated melbourne.vic.gov.au/participate years of age. and that maybe there would be an agenda’,

MELBOURNE DECEMBER - JANUARY 5 The historic Munro site purchased by City of Melbourne for $76 million MUNRO PURCHASE A ‘GAME-CHANGER’

In October 2013 the City of Melbourne Council, despite the submission of several Property owner Robert Munro other bids in excess of $80 million. announced it would make the largest and Lord Mayor Robert Doyle investment in its history to preserve and renew the Queen Victoria Market, creating an expanded market ‘it’s an investment in the The land will now be incorporated into the precinct. market for our traders and $250 million revitalisation of the Queen Victoria Market precinct. Almost a year to the day, Council was the people who use it’. Due to the significance of this purchase delighted to announce the strategic for the renewal project, the third phase purchase of a site bounded by Therry, of community engagement will now take Queen and Franklin streets for $76 million. The site has been in the Munro family for more than 100 years and the family’s place early in 2015. The purchase opens up a range of 87 year-old patriarch indicated he was Visit Participate Melbourne to keep opportunities for the renewal of the interested in protecting the site’s historical updated. market, particularly for the relocation of car legacy. parking, potentially making way for new open space at the market. Lord Mayor of Melbourne Robert Doyle said FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT of the purchase, ‘it’s an investment in the melbourne.vic.gov.au/ Third generation landowner, Robert Munro market for our traders and the people who queenvictoriamarket and his family sold the prized property to use it’.

QUEEN VICTORIA MARKET CHRISTMAS EVENTS

LIGHTING THE CHRISTMAS TREE TRADERS CASH GIVEAWAY SANTA AT THE MARKET 3 December, from 5pm Market days until 24 December Weekends in December Queen Street Stage Various locations Therry Street Plaza Celebrate the lighting of our giant nine Get a free ticket and go in the draw Visit Santa every weekend leading into tonne live Christmas Tree at the Summer to win $500 of cash and vouchers Christmas to tell him about your wish list. Night Market. from your favourite market traders. THE CHRISTMAS TRAIL THURSDAY CHRISTMAS MARKET SEASONAL STARS Every market day in December 4, 11 and 18 December, 9am to 3pm 9, 11 and 12 December, 11am and midday Start at the Market Office L Shed Queen Street Pick up a map and follow Rudolph’s hoof Find the perfect holiday gift, from Join dessert goddess Kirsten Tibballs for prints on a magical Christmas journey handcrafted decorations to gingerbread a festive cooking demonstration creating through the market. houses. delicious food for gifts.

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TALL TALES FROM A TALL TREE

After four years of evergreen MM: What’s it like being service, the City of Melbourne’s a Christmas tree? magnificent living Christmas TT: I was plucked from a tree is about to go into picturesque hillside at Hoddles retirement. Creek in the Yarra Valley. Unaccustomed to the hustle and For the last three years the tree bustle of big city life and as one of has been the central feature of the alpha (aka big and important) Christmas in the city, taking pride trees at the farm, I was soon of place in City Square. dwarfed by the city surrounds. After In a first for theMelbourne each Christmas I was transported by magazine, we have secured an truck for a beachside holiday in Port interview with the Tall Tree itself to Melbourne until it was time to go tell us the story firsthand. back to work. Melbourne magazine: What sort of tree are you? ‘I was plucked Tall Tree: I am Sequoiadendron from a picturesque giganteum Wellingtonia. My ancestors hail from the Western hillside at Hoddles Slopes of the Sierra Nevada Range Creek in the in California. Yarra Valley. MM: How did you get the job as the City of Melbourne’s Christmas tree? Unaccustomed TT: For my Christmassy appeal. to the hustle and I’m dark, evergreen and conical in bustle of big city habit. Some people might even say majestic, thoughtful and insightful. life ...’ MM: How big were you when you first came to City Square? MM: And what about your replacement? TT: Back in 2011 I was eight metres and weighed in at (cough.. ahemm) TT: The two new kids on the over five tonnes. That’s pure block are seven and six metres timber and a little fluff. Many of the tall. One for City Square and one children were very kind and said for Docklands. These guys are how handsome I was. lightweights at about four tonne each. They’ll probably last until MM: And how big are you now they exceed their engineering and where will you whittle away loads and then they’ll be put the days? out to pasture too. TT: I don’t want to brag, but Kathryn Werle from Established I may top out at nine metres. Tree Transplanters knows Tall Tree Unfortunately I now exceed the well and said that while Tall Tree weight load for City Square, but it’s can be a little arrogant at times, a perfectly normal weight for my ‘he commands great majesty and is Tall Tree in City Square last year age and not the result of excessive also a reminder of the importance festive consumption at all. of trees in our ever changing I’m now going to take a long-term environment’. position in the King’s Domain. CHRISTMAS IN THE CITY And what sort of Christmas tree Preferably somewhere with a nice does Kathryn have at home? view of the Christmas carols in the For more information on Christmas events in the city ‘The real kind that drops pine Sidney Myer Music Bowl. I love a including the Town Hall projections, Christmas Square needles everywhere and smells like good carol, particularly a blazing and the Christmas Festival gift guide, turn to page 12, Christmas’, she said. rendition of ‘O Christmas Tree’. or visit melbourne.vic.gov.au/christmas

MELBOURNE DECEMBER - JANUARY 7 Lauren was awarded a Hugh Rogers Fellowship by the Melbourne Boston Sister Cities Association to fund a self-contained research project in one of Boston’s academic institutions.

Lauren’s aspiration to develop an international gold standard for assessing patient outcomes in vision restoration trials was something she had talked about with colleagues, but had never had the time, or money, to pursue. Dr Lauren Ayton ‘The fellowship meant I could put the time aside to develop my ideas,’ said Lauren. ‘I flew to Boston in January 2014 to set up a taskforce with Dr Joseph Rizzo, head of neuro-ophthalmology at Harvard Medical ALL EYES School and got straight to work.’ Over the course of seven weeks, spread over two trips, Lauren and Joseph worked ON BOSTON to develop and refine the concept. Launched in April 2014, the international It was 1985 when Melbourne began Cities Association to fund a self-contained task force has been enthusiastically its sister city relationship with research project in one of Boston’s received by the research field, medical practitioners and patients. the university city of Boston, in academic institutions. Massachusetts USA. Having worked in research for more than This is an example of one of the many 10 years, Lauren had long been troubled fellowship and exchanges the City of Thirty years later, the benefits of this by the different methods used to test the Melbourne sponsors through our sister city association can be seen in the work of Dr efficacy of different vision restoration relationships. Lauren Ayton, bionic eye clinical research solutions, in different institutions and coordinator and research fellow at the countries around the world. Without University of Melbourne. FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT a standardised testing method, it melbourne.vic.gov.au/sistercities In 2013 Lauren was awarded a Hugh Rogers was impossible to know whether one Fellowship by the Melbourne Boston Sister experimental bionic eye was better than another.

PRIMARY SCHOOL KIDS GO GLOBAL WITHOUT LEAVING THE CLASSROOM

Students from North Melbourne The students connect with their peers in Primary School have had the once- New York through iPad-based lessons, in-a-lifetime opportunity to connect broadening the students’ local-to-global with students across the globe as part perspective and improving their technology skills. The topic for the first lesson focused of the international Global Scholars on the benefits of water-wise cities. Program. Lord Mayor of Melbourne Robert Doyle Run by Global Cities Inc, a New York-based, said: ‘This program is another example of non-profit organisation, the program aims the City of Melbourne establishing valuable to enhance communication between global city-to-city connections at a global level. cities to cultivate the next generation of Fostering global awareness in our children global citizens. will be a great benefit in their studies and careers ahead’. The City of Melbourne’s North Melbourne Primary School was the first school in Australia selected to participate. North Melbourne Primary School children

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Looking around Melbourne there are signs of the city’s early prosperity everywhere: elaborate architecture, soaring church spires and signature bluestone paving underfoot.

The sources of this early wealth are plain Haihe River, Tianjin to see in the City of Melbourne’s coat of arms, which proudly display the four industries crucial to Melbourne’s early success: wool, cattle rearing, whaling and shipping. Combined with the gold rush, these industries made Melbourne a truly marvellous city. Today the majority of Melbourne’s economic activity has moved from primary to tertiary industries. Financial services, health care, information telecommunications, and technical services now make up some of the city’s top industries by economic output.1 But our ability to connect with the wider world remains as important as ever. Shipping was vital in the early days of the settlement, for without a mercantile link to Europe and the leading trade routes, there was no market for the large-scale commercial wool, cattle and whaling industries. Today the future prosperity of Melbourne Architectural prosperity relies on its ability to seize global and local opportunities. The City of Melbourne Melbourne and Boston’s reputations as believes there are several ways to help build City of Melbourne’s coat of arms centres of knowledge excellence and the right environment for the city’s future ensures our best and brightest academics economic prosperity and has identified four with China over the past 35 years. We also have the opportunity to work with pillars of activity to help maximise local and have important relationships with Japan, as colleagues in Boston. global opportunities for Melbourne: Osaka was our first sister city in 1978’, Cr The City of Melbourne also works hard 1. Seek future growth opportunities. Louey said. to promote Melbourne as the preferred 2. Invest for the future. Local businesses participating in the Australian location for business, education, mission included Cancer Trials Australia, cultural and tourist activities. The 3. Increase knowledge and capability. EcoEnergy Ventures, Olga Tennison Autism International AIDS Conference, held in Melbourne in July, is one such example. 4. Position Melbourne for success. Research Centre from La Trobe University, RMIT University, Studio505, Synergetics, Hosting the world’s largest health The organisation is already acting on Hassell, Melbourne Tigers and Sabelberg conference provided a boost for the these objectives. Earlier this year the Lord Morcos Lawyers. local economy, education and research Mayor led a business mission to China and institutions, and also showcased the city’s Japan to help local Melbourne businesses Of course everyone is always looking cultural side and tourist exploits. develop partnerships with international city for the next big thing, which is why the ‘Business is all about making connections governments and businesses, providing City of Melbourne also supports new and and speaking to people’, said Cr Louey. invaluable access to key stakeholders. emerging businesses through grants and sponsorships. Names like Koko Black ‘We work hard to build our city-to-city Councillor Kevin Louey, Chair of the chocolate, Good Cycles and KeepCup, all connections and identify opportunities in Economic Development portfolio, said the started out with such grants and are now our Business Partner Cities network and it mission was a great success. ‘The City of established and thriving businesses in their is through these connections, scholarships Melbourne wants to help expose businesses own right. and grants that our municipality will grow to the Asian market and we are uniquely and prosper’. positioned to do this’. Knowledge is another important pillar for a prosperous city. The City of Melbourne FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT ‘We were pioneers in opening the supports initiatives like the Hugh Rogers melbourne.vic.gov.au/ Melbourne Office Tianjin 15 years ago and Fellowship which funds research and enterprisemelbourne we have developed a strong relationship projects that expand and enhance

1 Source: http://melbourne.geografia.com.au/industries MELBOURNE DECEMBER - JANUARY 9 YOUR COUNCIL.

YOUR YOUR COUNCIL LOOKS BACK ON A BUSY YEAR AND THE MOMENTS WHICH MADE IT CITY. ALL WORTHWHILE.

1 LORD MAYOR ROBERT DOYLE 2014 seems to have been the year of the award. In addition to being named the world’s most liveable city for the fourth consecutive year, Melbourne was also bestowed the title of friendliest city and Most Admired Knowledge City. We also won a C40 and Siemens City Climate Leadership Award in the category of Adaptation and Resilience. These awards are a testament not only to the work of the team at the City of Melbourne, but also the partnerships and collaborations we share with all levels of government, private sector, not-for-profit and community organisations. 1

2 DEPUTY LORD MAYOR SUSAN RILEY One of the highlights of the year was speaking at the Toyota AFL Grand Final Parade on a beautiful Melbourne day, with thousands of people there to watch the parade and celebrate our home- grown game. The International AIDS Conference was another great success for Melbourne, which saw people from all over the world come together in pursuit of a cure. The opening of the Library at The Dock was a very special moment for our community and I look forward to seeing its patronage grow and develop into the future. THE 3 COUNCILLOR RICHARD FOSTER OPENING OF THE 2 I was delighted to see The Causeway become Melbourne’s first permanent smoke-free outdoor dining area earlier this year, after a LIBRARY AT successful six month pilot program. Homelessness remained on the THE DOCK agenda this year and Council unveiled an ambitious plan to tackle WAS A VERY the issue over the next three years by providing reliable pathways out of homelessness. To this end I was also pleased to see the draft SPECIAL safe city strategy, Beyond the Safe City, and the draft housing MOMENT strategy, Homes for People, both endorsed by Council in June. FOR OUR COMMUNITY. 4 COUNCILLOR ROHAN LEPPERT In February this year the Melbourne Indigenous Arts Festival built on the success of the inaugural festival in 2012, growing into a two-week celebration of Indigenous and Torres Strait Islander arts, 5 theatre, music and culture. More than 300 artists shared their stories and creative works with 73,000 plus people across 42 events. I am proud that the City of Melbourne is part of telling more indigenous stories to more Melburnians. This will continue in 2015 with our free Indigenous film event Blak Nite Screen in February, and ongoing work with indigenous artists at Arts House, Signal and ArtPlay.

5 COUNCILLOR KEVIN LOUEY The City of Melbourne led a successful trade mission to China and Japan this year, which could see up to $1 billion in contracts accessed by Melbourne-based businesses. We also continued to build our city-to-city connections and identified opportunities in Business Partner Cities network cities within the ASEAN region for 3 the municipality’s businesses. Closer to home we funded 10 grants worth close to $180,000 through the second round of the 2013–14 small business and social enterprise grants program. 4

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6 COUNCILLOR STEPHEN MAYNE The world first People’s Panel to advise council on its inaugural 10-year financial plan was a clear highlight in 2014, along with the $76 million ‘Munro site’ purchase which opens up different opportunities for the long-overdue renewal of the Queen Victoria Market (QVM). The ongoing challenge will be budgeting for a WHILE booming city and record population growth without breaking the NATIONS bank or reducing Melbourne’s famed liveability. Delivering the TALK, QVM project whilst taking on minimal debt remains a key financial goal in the years ahead. CITIES ACT. THIS YEAR 7 COUNCILLOR CATHY OKE MELBOURNE Moving around the city safely and thoughtfully was in the ESTABLISHED spotlight this year with the launch of the Share our Streets 6 ITS FIRST campaign, which encourages all road users to show courtesy and EVER respect, as well as our Road Safety Plan and Draft Walking Plan. Our first African Roundtable was another success. By consulting RENEWABLE the leaders of newly-arrived community members we were able to ENERGY identify common issues and challenges and start looking for ways TARGET. to help overcome them.

8 COUNCILLOR KEN ONG My best moments in 2014 were Council’s endorsement of the City North Plan, the Housing Strategy and the opening of the new Library at The Dock. With these milestones, it means that in 2015, we need to start working on delivering the outcomes to achieve our future housing needs and to focus on additional community infrastructure for our growing city, especially in the central part of the city, our fastest growing and most dense area. It is about liveability. 8 9 COUNCILLOR BEVERLEY PINDER-MORTIMER This year I’ve enjoyed talking and listening to our hospitality and retail sector. A subsequent review of our marketing campaigns has brought about several exciting new initiatives. Another highlight was seeing programs like the new Southbank Men’s Shed and the International AIDS Conference come to fruition after much hard work. I will watch the outcomes of both with interest. And I 10 am always proud of the support we offer to young and emerging designers through the Melbourne Spring Fashion Week each year.

10 COUNCILLOR JACKIE WATTS Melbourne’s status as a Knowledge City was enhanced in a number of ways this year. We opened the Library at The Dock: a tangible community asset with its superb waterfront location, award-winning architecture and advanced technical facilities. Council also endorsed the new Knowledge Strategy 2014–2018, 7 opened the Office of Literature, which strengthened our status as a UNESCO World Heritage City and finally, Melbourne’s Knowledge Week once again provided a plethora of opportunities for the community to engage with our knowledge sector partners.

11 COUNCILLOR ARRON WOOD 9 While nations talk, cities act. This year Melbourne established its first-ever renewable energy target: 25 per cent by 2018. We were selected as one of the first cities for the 100 Resilient Cities Rockefeller Foundation initiative, won the C40 and Siemens City Climate Leadership Awards for innovative responses to drought, and delivered the Growing Green Guide to expand our urban forest to roofs, walls and facades. As we develop our City Resilience Strategy we will make sure Melbourne remains beautiful and liveable for years to come. 11

MELBOURNE DECEMBER - JANUARY 11 MELBOURNE’S CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL

Merry Christmas Melbourne. There’s lots of free fun and festive activity in the city this Christmas. Pop into City Square, renamed Christmas Square for the month of December, get a free photo with Santa, or post him a letter in Santa’s post box.

Nearby the Gingerbread Village by Epicure is back in the Town Hall, while perennial favourites the Myer windows and Bourke Street bells return to delight. Some new decorations also make their debut this Christmas. Giant Nutcracker soldiers welcome visitors at Southern Cross Station, while an illuminated advent calendar will adorn City Square. By day the Melbourne Town Hall has been gift wrapped and decorated with shiny toy soldiers. By night, the Town Hall becomes a dramatic backdrop for a spell-binding new light projection with a festive flavour. From dusk until 11pm, it will be worth the wait. Find more information on what’s happening in the city this Christmas with our Christmas Festival gift and event guide, available online or at the Melbourne Town Hall.

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Melbourne Town Hall Christmas projections

Meanwhile if all the tinkling has inspired JINGLE you, why not unleash your inner musician with the exciting new iOS app for the BELLS IN Federation Bells. The app allows members of the public to actually play the 39 Federation Bells BIRRARUNG using a mobile phone or tablet device. This world-first functionality puts members of MARR the public in control of this iconic musical instrument. Hear the Federation Bells chime their The app allows you to play a selection way through your favourite Christmas of compositions, create, record and play carols this festive season in beautiful back your own music, ring bells freeform Birrarung Marr. with your friends and pit your musical and memory skills against others in a multi- The majestic bells form part of the City player game. of Melbourne’s Christmas celebrations It is fun, collaborative and a uniquely with a collection of well-known Christmas Melbourne musical experience. Free at the songs scheduled to ring out throughout Apple App Store. December. Stay tuned to hear ‘Away in a Manger’, FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT ‘Good King Wenceslas’ and everyone’s melbourne.vic.gov.au/whatson favourite, ‘Jingle Bells’.

Federation Bells, Birrarung Marr

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NEW YEAR’S EVE IN THE CITY

New Year’s Eve at Yarra Park

Dazzling fireworks aren’t the MIDNIGHT FIREWORKS only reason to keep your eyes on CITY SAFETY Melbourne this New Year’s Eve. The At the stroke of midnight see the city City of Melbourne has organised free skyline light up with a glowing explosion ON NEW entertainment at four live sites across of colour. Fireworks will be launched from some of the city’s tallest buildings to the city to keep revellers of all ages YEAR’S EVE create a spectacular show. There are plenty happy throughout the night. of prime vantage points in the greater New Year’s Eve is a major event Melbourne area where the city skyline and large crowds are expected. MIDNIGHT LIVE SITES can be seen, allowing Melburnians the opportunity to create their own New Year’s Keep in mind that where you can see Our New Year’s Eve Official Midnight Live Eve experience. the city skyline you will be able to Sites return to Treasury Gardens, Flagstaff see the fireworks. You can avoid the Gardens, Docklands and Kings Domain. The LIVE BROADCAST crowds and watch the fireworks from sites offer a uniquely Melbourne experience a vantage point close to home, or on and an exciting mix of music, multimedia The event will be broadcast live on Channel Channel 7. and fireworks. 7, culminating in the midnight fireworks. Some tips for those who travel into the Free live entertainment begins at 9pm with Visit the New Year’s Eve Melbourne website city: headline DJs taking to the stage at 11pm. for full details on live site locations, public • Choose public transport. A custom soundtrack will accompany the transport options, the synchronised countdown in the minutes before midnight countdown, the official soundtrack and • Be patient and anticipate delays. and throughout the fireworks display. After much more. the fireworks, DJs will return to their decks • New Year’s Eve Midnight Live Sites and play till 1am. are alcohol-free events. Fines apply. FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT melbourne.vic.gov.au/nye

MELBOURNE DECEMBER - JANUARY 13 EVENTS CALENDAR ON NOW A FEW OF OUR FAVOURITE THINGS

MPavilion

DECEMBER AND JANUARY 7 DECEMBER 11 AND 12, 17 AND 18 JANUARY MPAVILION TROPFEST SUNSET SERIES 2015 A unique collision of architectural design, Celebrate short films and big stories at Soak up the summer sun with two fun-filled art and performance space. It’s a clubhouse, Tropfest, the world’s largest short film festival. weekends of free live local music and dance a meeting place and a starting point from For one night only at the Royal Botanic workshops. Bring your friends, family and a which to explore a free program of talks, Gardens, Tropfest aims to provide the largest picnic basket to Fitzroy Gardens and join in workshops, performances and installations. possible platform for talented filmmakers. the summertime fun. Free event. DEC JAN 9 DECEMBER 06 ARTS HOUSE, SUPPER CLUB 18 Join the Supper Club, a new participatory event and meet-up for artists, audiences and the thoughtfully curious. Try the Ever- Evolving Landscape of Art, Ethics and Social Change where you can tuck into some tasty supper, served with good wine and great tunes at the North Melbourne Town Hall. 18 JANUARY TO 8 FEBRUARY 16 DECEMBER MIDSUMMA FESTIVAL ORGAN & ...BRASS AND WIND The Midsumma Festival is Melbourne’s annual Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex The musical might of the Air Force Band and Queer celebration of arts, culture and will be on display for a Christmas-themed sport. The festival starts with a carnival in program of works for symphonic band and Alexandra Gardens and includes 130 separate Fair@Square the Grand Organ. This is a free event at events across the municipality. Melbourne Town Hall. 19 JANUARY 1 DECEMBER 24 DECEMBER CHINESE NEW YEAR 21 YEARS OF JOY VISION AUSTRALIA’S CAROLS BY JOY 94.9 is celebrating its 21st birthday CANDLELIGHT Welcome the Year of the Sheep with Chinese with an outside broadcast and display of New Year celebrations at Fed Square. See a Join Australia’s most-talented performers memorabilia from JOY’s history. Come in variety of cultural activities including Tai Chi including Harrison Craig, Lucy Durack and and see JOY 94.9 out, loud and proud at the and Lion Dancers. Jackson Thomas at the Sidney Myer Music Melbourne Town Hall. Bowl to sing and raise funds to support local 23 JANUARY TO 21 FEBRUARY vision-impaired children. 6 AND 7 DECEMBER SUMMERSALT FAIR@SQUARE JANUARY AND FEBRUARY Melbourne’s leading arts organisations are For Christmas presents with a fair-trade CRAFT AT ARTPLAY turning inside out and joining forces to take and ethical origin, check out Fair@Square, the arts outdoors, transforming Melbourne’s This summer Craft is presenting its a festival designed to celebrate ethical, secret back yard, the Arts Precinct, for the inaugural Summer Workshop series at sustainable, morally-responsible consumer inaugural SummerSalt Outdoor Arts Festival. ArtPlay. Specifically designed for adults the behaviour. Held at Federation Square, this is A spectacular program of free, low-cost, kid- workshops include bookbinding, ceramics, a free event. friendly adventures. basket making and leather work.

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Vision Australia’s

26 JANUARY 29 JANUARY TO 1 FEBRUARY AUSTRALIA DAY MELBOURNE BARBECUE FESTIVAL SPORT See the Flag Raising ceremony at the The Melbourne Barbecue Festival, at Melbourne Town Hall followed by the the Queen Victoria Market, is all about 1 TO 7 DECEMBER Australia Day Parade down Swanston meat, smoke, summer and good times in DISABILITY SPORT AND Street. Celebrations continue at hot spots Melbourne, the culinary and events capital. around the city, culminating in a spectacular Including a barbecue food festival, cooking RECREATION FESTIVAL fireworks display at Docklands. classes and Australia’s first barbecue cook- Try a range of free accessible and off. Free entry. inclusive sport and recreation activities 26 JANUARY during the Disability Sport & Recreation KENSINGTON AUSTRALIA DAY 30 JANUARY TO 1 FEBRUARY Festival. Plus you can explore facilities around Melbourne which are accessible FESTIVAL MELBOURNE SUMMER BOAT and open to people with disabilities. SHOW Celebrate Australia Day in Kensington with a family-friendly street festival in Macaulay Cruise through summer with Melbourne’s 9 TO 22 JANUARY Road. Starting with a citizenship ceremony only on-water event featuring a colourful ASIAN CUP 2015 the day includes Billy Kart Racing, a pet display of yachts, luxury vessels, smaller show, lamington eating, market stalls and live boats, jet skis and more. New Quay, See the opening match of the Asian entertainment. Docklands. Football Confederation’s Asian Cup men’s tournament in Melbourne, when the Socceroos play Kuwait at AAMI Park. Melbourne will host five other group JAN matches and a quarter final. 23 19 JANUARY TO 1 FEBRUARY AUSTRALIAN OPEN 2015 The world’s best tennis players will battle it out at the first grand slam of the year, Australian Open 2015. See Federer, Djokovic, Nadal, Williams and Sharapova at their best.

31 JANUARY RIDE THE NIGHT 2014 From midnight to sunrise, riders will pedal 70 kilometres past Melbourne’s most iconic locations, to finish at dawn with breakfast at Albert Park on Sunday 1 February. Funds raised will help to break the cycle of youth drug and alcohol addiction. SummerSalt

Discover all that’s happening in Melbourne at melbourne.vic.gov.au/whatson

MELBOURNE DECEMBER - JANUARY 15 SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS FOR APARTMENT LIVING

As more people choose to live in high-rise buildings, more attention is being given to how these buildings For apartment can operate in an economically efficiently and sustainable way. complexes with six- figure electricity Apartment buildings are notorious energy guzzlers. On average, residents of high bills, installing solar and medium density blocks use 25 per panels can save cent more energy than those in detached dwellings. Up to half of this energy use thousands of dollars. comes from common areas like hallways, car parks and swimming pools. But there are ways apartment owners and managers can reduce energy consumption in common areas, cut electricity bills and contribute to a sustainable Melbourne. The City of Melbourne provides support to owners’ corporations and their managers through the Smart Blocks program. Peter Young is a member of the owners corporation for 8 Wellington Crescent, East Melbourne - the first building to benefit from one of the City of Melbourne’s $3,000 Smart Blocks rebates. for 11 Anderson Street, the former T. B. Guest & Co biscuit factory, first began ‘The rebate was a real discussing energy saving measures with members of the owners’ corporation about boost and a welcome two years ago. surprise that meant ‘It’s a four storey building with corridors we achieved the full leading to all the apartments and I thought it was really wasteful to have all the benefits earlier.’ common area lights on all the time’, said Anne.

‘The rebate allowed us to replace our After changing all the lights over to LED halogen downlights with LED downlights. the owners took the next energy-saving Apartment complex, 11 Anderson Street We had budgeted to replace the step and installed a 10kW solar system on fluorescent lighting in the car park, but had their roof. by necessity deferred the stairwell lights. ‘The idea of solar energy came about SMART BLOCKS The rebate enabled us to complete it all at because we have such a functional roof – once and now we are reaping the benefits’, almost flat and slightly angled towards the City of Melbourne and project partners said Peter. north’. Smart Blocks and Positive Charge provide a range of free services for The building’s energy consumption Anne presented the idea at an AGM with apartment buildings: dropped dramatically following the quotes arranged by City of Melbourne’s installation of the LED lights, said Peter. project partner, Positive Charge. ‘It’s been a • Free walk-through energy ‘We were quite amazed by how much, and minimum of fuss’, said Anne, ‘everyone has assessments for common areas. have become quite passionate about it’. been really helpful’. • Free basic solar opportunity ‘The rebate was a real boost and a welcome For apartment complexes with six-figure assessments. surprise that meant we achieved the full electricity bills, installing solar panels can • Free technical advice and project benefits earlier. Smart Blocks gave us a save thousands of dollars. Most you can’t support. measure of confidence that we were not see, but on roof tops all around our city, alone in what we were trying to achieve solar panels are quietly generating some of • Rebates for lighting and solar and not taking on too much risk’, said Peter. the cleanest, most cost-effective energy in projects (while funds last). Solar is another way apartment owners can the world. work together to cut the running costs of TO BE ELIGIBLE REGISTER common areas. FOR MORE INFORMATION, YOUR BUILDING AT VISIT melbourne.vic.gov.au/ Anne St George, a West Melbourne resident smartblocks.com.au sustainability and secretary of the owners’ corporation

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YOUR NEIGHBOURHOOD COMMUNITY INFRASTRUCTURE GETS A BOOST

By 2015 the City of Melbourne will have invested around $50 million in building works and the improvements of more than 7500m2 of community infrastructure.

The spaces stretch across the municipality with community hubs now established in Southbank and Docklands, and projects nearing their final stages in Kensington and Carlton. Prior to the opening of the new community facilities at Boyd in Southbank and then Library at The Dock in Docklands, the local landscapes did not encourage people to get together outdoors. Both developments have increased the opportunities for people to connect, participate and belong within their local neighbourhood. Looking ahead the Kathleen Syme Library and Community Centre is nearing completion, Kensington Town Hall is about to unveil its new and improved facilities, and a new community hub at The Dock is scheduled to start construction in 2015.

Both developments have increased the opportunities for people to connect, participate and belong within their local neighbourhood.

In September Council endorsed a draft Community Infrastructure Development Framework to guide the long-term planning for community spaces and facilities. The framework aims to ensure the municipality’s growth areas have adequate community infrastructure that is distributed equitably, efficiently and effectively.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT melbourne.vic.gov.au/communityinfrastructure Saturday morning at Southbank’s Boyd community hub

The idea for I’m Sugar Free, a sugar-free specialty food shop conveniently located next to the Queen Victoria Market, came to Ben Nguyen when several members of his family were diagnosed as diabetic, or pre-diabetic and therefore at high risk of developing the disease. ‘The idea came to light out of frustration,’ said Ben. ‘There is a scarcity of diabetic-friendly foods available in our supermarkets, while countries such as the US and Israel are at the forefront’. The icing on the cake came when Ben received a small business grant from the City of Melbourne to open a specialty food Ben Nguyen shop. Although I’m Sugar Free started out as a sweet-free zone, the concept has expanded to include other intolerances and allergies. ‘Traditionally we catered to people who live with diabetes, A SWEET IDEA but we now complement the range with allergy-friendly foods such as gluten-free, wheat-free, egg-free, dairy-free, nut-free, Cooking for guests with food allergies or intolerances is fructose friendly and as well as vegan and vegetarian’, said Ben. often part and parcel of Christmas festivities. Now there is a shop designed to meet the needs of such special And what does Ben like? ‘Some of my favourite sugar-free products are the whey protein ice cream (naturally sweetened), guests. the fine Belgian chocolate bars with stevia and the sugar-free jams in strawberry and raspberry’.

MELBOURNE DECEMBER - JANUARY 17 MELBOURNE LOVE IN BRIEF

RECYCLE AND BE REWARDED

GreenMoney is a rewards program that offers residents points for recycling that can be reclaimed as discounts and special offers. Households signed up to GreenMoney can save up to $400 a year off restaurant meals, entertainment and groceries. Register now, it’s free. melbourne.vic.gov.au/greenmoney

PAY-BY-PHONE PARKING

At the end of 2014, pay-by-phone parking will be available across the municipality. Although other payment methods are still available, pay-by-phone parking means you don’t have to search for coins: simply register your phone number, vehicle registration and credit or debit card details via the PayStay app or at paystay.com.au and you’re ready to use the system. melbourne.vic.gov.au/parking

FREE CITY TRAM TRAVEL

Tram travel within Melbourne’s central city and Docklands is free from 1 January 2015. However, if your journey starts or finishes outside the Free Tram Zone you will need to touch on with a topped up myki to ensure you have a DANCING IN valid ticket. Visit ptv.vic.gov.au for more infomation.

THE STREET Jhoom Bollywood Dancers SIGN UP TO OUT AND ABOUT

Out and About activity guide has the Shake your way into the weekend Melbourne brought out some amazing best activities in our city for people 60 with a free dance lesson from the First weather and we got the best of the setting and over. The January to June 2015 issue will be delivered in late December. To Friday Dance Club. sun and night backdrop. be added to the mailing list, subscribe ‘Melbourne audiences are always so full of As the name suggests, on the first Friday online or call 9658 9658. enthusiasm and as First Friday Dance Club of each month at 6pm, workers, residents, is a family friendly event it’s great to dance melbourne.vic.gov.au/ tourists and those just passing by are for and teach such a diverse age group – communityservices invited to join in a mass dance workshop at grandkids through to grandparents’, said Queensbridge Square, Southbank. Marshie. The very first lesson was held back in June TWO-WHEELED ADVENTURE This initiative underpins City of Melbourne’s 2012 and the event has been going strongly commitment to encouraging artists to This February, you are invited to choose (weather permitting) ever since. explore new ways of reaching audiences, your own adventure by taking part in Marshie Perara Rajakumar from Jhoom particularly through public participation, 1000 Cities, a free game that invites you Bollywood led a colourful Bollywood dance as outlined in its recently released Arts to explore the city on the blue share session on the first Friday in October. Strategy. bikes. ‘It was a mixed crowd as far as skill levels The First Friday Dance Club features a Visit the 1000 Cities site on your smart go, but I thought through the lesson all different style of dance each month. Please phone to be led on an epic adventure those who were trying picked up the steps note, there is no event on Friday 2 January through the streets and laneways of very well and some, especially the kids, 2015. Melbourne. Along the way, unlock were less shy than others’, said Marshie. hidden clues that will change the way you see your city. ‘It’s an amazing experience dancing and FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT teaching in heart of Melbourne along melbourne.vic.gov.au/whatson melbourne.vic.gov.au/1000cities Southbank and especially on a Friday night.

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YOUR COUNCIL

The Right Honourable Deputy Lord Mayor Lord Mayor Robert Doyle Susan Riley Future Melbourne (Major Projects) Future Melbourne (Marketing Melbourne) Committee Chair Committee Deputy Chair 9658 9658 9658 9043 [email protected] [email protected]

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Cr Cathy Oke Postal address for all councillors Future Melbourne (Transport) City of Melbourne, Committee Chair GPO Box 1603, Melbourne VIC 3001 9658 9086 Fax for all councillors 03 9658 9613 [email protected]

COUNCIL MEETINGS

All committee meetings are held in: Council Meeting Room, Changes to the meeting schedule are published at Level 2 Melbourne Town Hall, Swanston Street, Melbourne, melbourne.vic.gov.au and on the notice board at the front of except the Docklands Coordination Committee, which is held at: the Melbourne Town Hall administration building. Goods Shed, 710 Collins Street, Docklands, Melbourne.

All council meetings are held in: Council Chamber, (Public DECEMBER 2014 Gallery, Level 3) Melbourne Town Hall, Swanston Street, Melbourne. Future Melbourne Committee Tuesday 2 Dec 5.30pm On occasion, council meetings are rescheduled or special Future Melbourne Committee Tuesday 9 Dec 5.30pm meetings of the committees and council are called. Council Tuesday 16 Dec 5.30pm For upcoming council and committee meeting dates and times, visit melbourne.vic.gov.au

MELBOURNE DECEMBER - JANUARY 19 YOUR OFFER LEWIS’ WIN! MUSIC STORE

From the ever-popular ukulele, to ‘There is the matinee and then the evening tambourines, guitars and the odd show and sometimes something might accordion, Lewis’ Music Store is the break in between’, said Roger. place for music professionals and Nestled in the middle of Russell Street, amateurs alike. opposite the old Greater Union cinema, Lewis’ Music Shop is a short dash from This year Melbourne has hosted a huge Melbourne’s theatre district and a salvation number of musicals, all with attendant for stricken musicians. orchestras, and for the professionals, Roger Lewis playing the ukulele ‘Wednesday is panic day’, said owner Roger This year Roger received a Platinum Lord Lewis. Mayor’s Commendation in recognition of Lewis’ Music Store is offering you a chance 50 years at Lewis’ Music. Roger joined his to win a $100 voucher. father’s business in 1964, the year after It is now the only it opened, and has sold and repaired For your chance to win, tell us: When did instruments of all sorts ever since. It is now Lewis’ Music first open in Russell Street? independent music shop the only independent music shop in the Mail your answer with your name, address central city under its original ownership. in the central city under and phone number to: 124 Russell Street its original ownership. Melbourne 3000 or email Lewis’ Music Store is located at [email protected] by 15 December. 124 Russell Street, Melbourne Only the winner will be notified.

The businesses featured on this page are all recipients of the Lord Mayor’s commendations. The commendations recognise the long-term commitment and contribution to the City of Melbourne by Melbourne’s small business proprietors and family-run businesses.

SUMMER ARTS PROGRAM FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT melbourne.vic.gov.au/signal

SIGNAL’S ‘TRASHION’ WORKSHOP

It can be hard to keep up with endless cycle of fashion, especially Run under the watchful and experienced eye of Melbourne-based when you’re still a student. Luckily Signal has the answer. fashion designer Jenny Bannister, a darling of the 1970s radical fashion movement, and her collaborator designer Lia Tabrah, the This summer holidays the SIGNAL 37 program is back with a series workshops will literally turn trash into treasure. of workshops devoted to Trashion. Also known as trash-based fashion, Trashion is wearable art, or a kind of up-cycling from Apply by 12 December to participate. waste to wardrobe.

CONTACT POSTAL ADDRESS WE’RE MULTILINGUAL TOO 03 9658 9658 (7.30am to 6pm) City of Melbourne We cater for people of all backgrounds. melbourne.vic.gov.au GPO Box 1603 melbourne.vic.gov.au/contactus Melbourne VIC 3000

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