APRIL 2010 ISSUE 52 PRICELESS WWW.DOCKLANDSNEWS.COM.AU : Docklands_News

 Water woes  Melbourne Water to plague Docklands. move to Docklands. See Page 2 See Page 4  Sydney soccer fans  Platform 28 gets its "adopt" Docklands. liquor licence. See Page 3 See Page 7 Council scuttles its marina bid

After nine months, the City of Melbourne has abandoned its attempt to fi nd commercial tenants for Waterfront City Marina.

Last June, the council upset Docklands’ considered non-conforming. Th e other charter boat operators by calling for unsuccessful bidder off ered less money than expressions of interest for two berths at the council wanted. Waterfront City and fl agged that it intended Tramboat operator Anthony Purcell said to open up the rest of Docklands to he off ered slightly less than the going commercial competition. Docklands rate because the berthing did not Th e council won’t discuss the matter, come with car parking, refuelling access and claiming it is confi dential. But it is other amenities enjoyed by other Victoria understood that only two operators Harbour operators. responded and it has taken until now for the Th e vice-president of the Charter Vessel council to decide it doesn’t want either. Owners Association of Victoria, Keith Th e council refuses to reveal how much Rankin, said he was pleased that the council manpower has been wasted in the process had abandoned the Waterfront City Marina or how much it paid in legal fees to run expression of interest. the expression of interest, but one of the “We didn’t believe it was going to work as unsuccessful bidders estimates the cost in the same approach has failed upstream with the hundreds of thousands of dollars. disastrous result for operators, tourists and “I doubt whether they would get any change other river users,” Mr Rankin said. out of a couple of hundred grand,” Rivers He said since the EoI was issued, the charter Group charter operator Lou Jovanovski said. boat operators and the council had a much Mr Jovanovski has removed the second of his better relationship and the parties were four boats from Docklands. Early this year now working toward a more commercially Saphire left for the Gold Coast and last week realistic approach. Explorer followed. Docklands does a Bradbury “We are glad that this approach is not going “How can you invest in a business without to be forced on us here,” he said. “A lot security of tenure?” he said. He criticised more work needs to be done in striking an It was wall-to-wall Olympians in Docklands on March 30 as the the council for off ering only a two-year lease appropriate berthing fee in Docklands.” with a further one-year option. Icehouse’s second rink was bestowed with Steven Bradbury’s name. Mr Rankin said it was a shame that He branded the EoI “stupid” and said it Rivers Group was relocated its fl eet from was “just not worth staying in Docklands”. Docklands, but it indicated how hard it was Bradbury’s name entered our common He was joined by Australia’s most recent Mr Jovanovski said Rivers Voyager would to survive in the Melbourne market. language after he won Australia’s fi rst ever winter Olympics gold medallist Lydia Lassila “probably” also soon leave. winter Olympic gold medal in Salt Lake City during a star-studded evening to launch ING Real Estate is believed to be working in 2002 when the speed skaters in front of the nation’s Olympic Winter Institute He had off ered the council a deal on a with the council to secure commercial him crashed just before the fi nish line. in Docklands. 10-year lease at Waterfront City but this was tenants for the marina. 2 DOCKLANDS NEWS ISSUE 52

Editorial Comment Suite 05, 198 Harbour Esplanade PO Box 23008 Docklands 8012 Tel: 8689 7979 Fax: 9602 2929 Shane Scanlan www.docklandsnews.com.au Advertising Tel: 8689 7979 Fax: 9602 2929 A frustrated whinge [email protected] Th ere is so much going on in Docklands at the moment … Reader contributions are welcome. Please send articles but for ordinary Joes like you and I, so little opportunity to and images to [email protected] fi nd out about it, much less participate in it. Deadline for the May edition is Apr 23. You can understand the developers putting up the shutters and not wanting to talk about their proposed projects, as their sole function is to maximise profi ts for shareholders. But why is state and local government so hell bent on keeping the public in the dark about what’s going on in Docklands? Where did this attitude that the public don’t Water woes deserve to know come from? Let’s start with the State Government. In researching our story about North Wharf on Page 5, we were told that unless we spent $5000, the Department of Treasury and Finance wouldn’t tell us what development restrictions it had put on plague Docklands the precinct. And, it said, even if we forked over the money, we needed to sign a confi dentiality agreement promising for owners corporations as the fi rm which originally not to tell anyone! In the end, we got a summary from a real Some Docklands residents have been installed them is defunct. estate agent. charged nearly six times the normal Most towers are being forced to charge for water via It talks about “community” a lot but, in reality, community lot liability, which eff ectively means that only owners is an inconvenience to government. And what about price for water due to a billing error. and not renters pay for water. It is illegal to bill for democratic governance? What does that mean these days? unmetered water. Look at the life of the Docklands Co-ordination Committee. Residents of Victoria Point were recently charged It was born out of the emasculation of the more signifi cant the wrong amount for the October, November and Th eir other choice is to retro-fi t expensive complying meters. Docklands and Major Projects Committee in 2007 and December 2009 quarter. Th is is further complicated by occupational health and safety issues, as some meters are located in areas that water started out meeting six times a year. It wasn’t long before this Building manager Stewart Silver King and Burns says the authority meter-readers refuse to service. was cut to four times a year. error occurred when an operator incorrectly added a service And the agendas have continued to shrink too. Th e charge to the water volume charge. Th e Arkley tower is currently persevering with its originally- installed meters but sources say this may change to last meeting of this committee took about 10 minutes. In one case, this resulted in water being charged at $6.63 per the lot-liability method to avoid unnecessary cost and VicUrban’s two contributions to this meeting are listed in the kilolitre, rather than the City West Water rate of $1.26. inconvenience. minutes as “withdrawn”. Stewart Silver King and Burns says the amounts overcharged Further complicating matters is owners corporations A request to VicUrban seeking an explanation of this will be credited on the next quarterly bill. and building managers’ inability to charge any more for took two weeks to come back with an answer that an Th e error was discovered after residents complained about “hot water” even though this appears as a separate line administrative error was responsible for one report not being the price of the water. item on bills. presented and that it was still discussing the other matter. Stewart Silver King and Burns is yet to respond to evidence Th e gas used to centrally heat this water is sometimes Th e City of Melbourne and VicUrban are both secretive that it’s previously quarterly billing was also inaccurate. compared with water usage and assigned to owners on this organisations which strive to prevent public scrutiny of their proportion. In other instances, the gas used to heat the activities. Th ey deny access to their staff and respond using Victoria Point buys water in bulk from City West Water water is simply divided and billed by lot liability. meaningless weasel words. and uses computerised meters to determine each apartment’s share. Owners corporations also generally absorb the “service To be fair, they are not the only ones. Somehow it has charge” of the City West Water bill. become acceptable to deny information to the public. Stewart Silver King and Burns says this software is regularly Twenty fi ve years ago in a former life, I was town hall Lend Lease’s Dock5 development in Victoria Harbour has audited by an independent third party and there is no reason reporter for the Sun News-Pictorial. In those times, the avoided these headaches and each apartment has its own to doubt its accuracy. media was welcome at the town hall, had its own press offi ce City West Water account and meter. In other areas of Docklands, the issue of how to equitably and had a desk within the council chamber. If you wanted to divide and allocate the water bills is causing headaches. know something, you just asked the town clerk. NewQuay apartments were built with non-City-West-Water- Back then it was accepted that public scrutiny was a healthy compliant meters and this is currently causing headaches part of a democratic society. Meet Carolyn Knight!

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Under a heavy police presence, hundreds of excited fans descended on Victoria Harbour for several hours before the game. A contingent of para-military police confronted a large group of Sydney fans on the corner of Bourke St and Harbour Esplanade several hours before the game started. Th e police then shadowed the Police make their presence felt as the Sydney FC fans made their way to Victoria Harbour. chanting group to Watermark Bar where festivities continued until about 6pm when Mr Porter said Victoria Police were more they were escorted to Ethihad Stadium for adept at preventing violence between the game. Melbourne and Sydney fans than NSW police. He said rogue Melbourne fans Police say their response was appropriate had recently bashed members of his group and that they assess every event on gathered in Sydney. intelligence, which includes social media internet sites. Melbourne and Sydney fans Mr Porter said his group of 800 loved the have clashed on previous occasions. sunny afternoon on the waterfront and was made to feel most welcome. Th e person who claims to have “discovered” Watermark Bar on behalf of the Sydney fans, He said Docklands was too far from the Shane Porter, said the large police presence new soccer stadium in Swan St, Richmond, was to protect his group from vicious where Melbourne Victory and a new team Melbourne Heart would be soon located. Melbourne supporters. But he said Sydney fans hoped to return Sydney fans up the tempo before the game at Watermark Bar. Mr Porter said on previous match days, to Watermark Bar for future “blockbuster” Sydney fans had gathered at hotels in the games scheduled for Etihad Stadium. few diff erent bars or change bars each time, produce a Melbourne/Sydney clash of such CBD but they were too small. He said Mr Gardner said. scale in Docklands. Watermark Bar was ideal as it off ered Docklands Community Association space for 1000 fans and was very close president Roger Gardner acknowledged Watermark Bar owner John Ahern said “It’s not something that you’ll see at to the ground. that there was no trouble on grand fi nal day, his staff worked closely with police and Watermark every Saturday,” he said. but said he was concerned about the risk of the Football Federation to ensure there was “It really was a one-off . We’re not looking He said its location made it less likely that violence in the future. no trouble. to become any sort of clubhouse.” Sydney fans would be “ambushed” on the way to the stadium. “Th ere’s no opportunity “Th ey should drink within the stadium. Watermark manager Simon Caruso said it Mr Caruso estimated the crowd at between for them to hide in ambush,” he said. Alternatively they should split up and go to a was unlikely circumstances would again 400 and 450. BIGGER, AND BETTER.

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departments of the Melbourne Water Melbourne Water has organisation. Th e orientation of the atrium spaces will also provide committed to locate its new magnifi cent uninterrupted views of the 12,100m2 head offi ce facility Melbourne city skyline. at 990 LaTrobe St, in the south Mr Napier said: “Th e convenient location east corner of Digital Harbour of the building fronting both LaTrobe Street and Wurndjeri Way will provide quick and above the link road access to convenient access for Melbourne Water Etihad Stadium. engineers to all of their suburban treatment plant facilities via Melbourne’s extensive freeway network.” Digital Harbour Director, David Napier, said: “Th e proposed $85 million single tenant, Th e proposed Melbourne Water purpose built building will provide a 6 Star development will be the fourth building Green Star outcome for Melbourne Water to be constructed at Digital Harbour placing them at the forefront of sustainable alongside the Innovation Building, offi ce accommodation in the Australian 1010 LaTrobe Street (Customs House) commercial offi ce market.” and the Life.lab strata offi ce/home offi ce building at 198 Harbour Esplanade. Large 2,000m2 fl oor plates, with a series of open, interconnecting, atrium spaces Construction of the Melbourne Water linking the six upper levels of the building building is scheduled to commence in will provide the opportunity for enhanced the third quarter 2010 with completion Daniel Cole (left) assists Lord Mayor Robert Doyle offi cially open the new Barry Plant offi ce in Victoria Harbour. collaboration between the various mid 2012. victoria harbour pharmacy+news We have a huge range of Products & Services, including: PBS Prescriptions Newspapers & Magazines Cosmetics & Perfumes Vitamin Supplements Giftware Skin & Hair Care Same Day Dry Cleaning OTC Medications Digital Photo Processing Greeting Cards Tattslotto Post Supplies LOCATED OPPOSITE TO SAFEWAY 66 Merchant St, Docklands Open Monday To Saturday Ph: 03 9629 9922 Fax: 03 9629 9933 8am - 8pm Mon to Fri Email: [email protected] 9am - 1pm Saturday ISSUE 52 DOCKLANDS NEWS 5 Yarra’s Edge residents may lose their views By Alison Kinkade Public aff airs manager for the Department Yarra’s Edge residents could of Treasury and Finance, Helen Ward, said nothing was being ruled out, including high- lose their upstream city views rise developments. with the State Government “Th is is just the fi rst stage. It’s really just a refusing to rule out high-rise brain-storming session,” Ms Ward said. developments as part of its Ms Ward said all submissions from developers would be assessed on the basis plans to redevelop North Wharf. of impact and economic grounds.

Th e Department of Treasury and Finance Th e land, which contains a heritage- quietly last month called for registrations of listed crane that is attached to a historic interest (RoI) on the 1.24-hectare site that warehouse, contains 230 metres of prime sits opposite South Wharf and in between Yarra River frontage. the Mission to Seafarers on Wurundjeri Way Estate agency, Knight Frank, on behalf of and Siddeley St. the Government, will be accepting Since calling for RoI, the Government has registrations of interest on the parcel of Friends and neighbours before the food came out at the local feast. remained coy about the possible uses for crown land until April 14. the land. Following its assessment of the proposals, Th e City of Melbourne, in conjunction with the Government will then call for formal VicUrban, the Department of Planning and expressions of interest, though only parties who have originally submitted a registration Parks Victoria, has released suggestions for Well, howdy neighbour of interest will be invited to participate. the area which include community, arts and cultural facilities. Th e call for registrations of interest has But before the lamb could be cooked, it had brought an element of relief to the Mission to Urban Reforestation’s to be refrigerated. Emily had bought a fridge It is understood that the City of Melbourne Seafarers organisation which has been under that day, however the beast was too big. favours an “indoor park” use for the historic Docklands Neighbourhood a threat of government “redevelopment”. Shed 5. Th is would involve removing the Day dinner on March 28 lived Vinnie, the Vietnamese baker and neighbour, asbestos roof of the building and greening Th e mission is relieved that it’s heritage- came to the rescue. Not only did Vinnie the interior. listed premises was not also included in the up to its name. make room in his cool room, but he also RoI process. made an out-of-hours special eff ort to come It is understood that the Government back and liberate the lamb to the cooks. commissioned the council to suggest and Th e mission is understood to be working All the neighbours helped out – including defi ne appropriate development for the with the nearby World Trade Centre those who were just minding their own Th at’s where the real problems began. site which has not been subject to normal on a commercial model which would business doing their weekly supermarket Bryce the pianist got the coals fi red up, but planning scheme requirements. demonstrate to the Treasury and Finance shop in Merchant St, Victoria Harbour. vegetarian Emily and co had no idea how to Department that the mission can adequately put the spit together. However, it is suggested in the Government’s Urban Reforestation has established look after the building. RoI documents that the area could be Docklands’ community garden on the So Joe, the Greek guy who was just doing his rezoned from a “public park and recreation Ultimately, the mission is seeking freehold water adjacent to Dock 5 and was keen to shopping at Safeway, saved the day. demonstrate the sustainability benefi ts of zone” to “capital city zone”. possession of its site. Out the back, Joe showed the girls how to sourcing local produce at the dinner it held impale a carcass on a massive steel skewer in its shop in Merchant St. and provided the required muscle power. Founder Emily Ballantyne-Brodie explained But with a vital piece of the spit-puzzle still Docklands an international model that her accountant Chris had suggested he in their hands, the Urban Reforestation girls UK publication Crains Manchester Business another stadium-led project, has been knew a farmer not too far from Docklands knew disaster was brewing. has published an article suggesting the studied as a possible model for the East who could supply a lamb. regeneration of an area around the City Manchester scheme.” Enter “the bearded guy”, another passing So far so good. And then Kate Watson of Manchester Stadium in Beswick could shopper, who turned out to be a butcher who “Melbourne is targeting 20 million visitors sourced the spit, which later caused a stir as possibly be modelled on our Docklands. set it all straight and even returned an hour a year by 2020 but is surrounded by mixed it was still happily revolving when council later to carry out an audit. Th e article which appeared on its website on use developments of residential and offi ce local laws offi cers busted a crime wide open March 15, said: “Th e regeneration and retail buildings and heritage sites, rather because the device was still running beyond Th e result was a dinner combing strong of the Melbourne Docklands in Australia, than visitor attractions.” the permit hours – nice work heroes! fl avours, fi ne wines and wonderful company. SELLING? OUR TEAM IS FLYING HIGH

Docklands 818 Bourke St | 9936 9999 | [email protected] barryplant.com.au Port Melbourne 83 Bay St | 9681 9000 | [email protected] 6 DOCKLANDS NEWS ISSUE 52 Parking privileges for car poolers

If you work in Victoria Harbour, you now have another option about how to get to work: carpooling.

Carpooling is a fl exible and cheaper way to commute and now you can sign up to a new website, www.weridewithpurpose.org, which helps staff fi nd matches with people travelling to Docklands from the same suburb or along the same route. Th e website Away with the fairies ... Sparkle turns it on for her young fans. is run by Access Melbourne a network of employers working to promote sustainable transport modes. Harbour Children’s Centre turns one Access Melbourne has negotiated a cheaper Children and their families, along with the “We are proud to be celebrating the parking rate for $10 a day for carpoolers project partners, early childhood colleagues, fi rst birthday with our 210 children at Etihad Stadium with guaranteed spaces Th e Harbour Family and government members and staff then gathered and their families and the people who and quick access onto Wurundjeri Way. In Children’s Centre, located in at the centre and feasted on a sausage sizzle worked together on the project,” CEO addition, Access Melbourne is also off ering and ice-cream cake to celebrate. prize draws for people registering during Victoria Harbour, celebrated its Gilda Howard said. Ms Cramp said the children, as well as April and May. fi rst birthday on February 25 Th e facility, which has received over adults, were entertained and enthralled 1000 visitors in the last 12 months, is the Finally, they’ll also be donating with a “twilight party”. by Sparkle the Fairy who sang songs and only centre in Docklands to house both a $1 for every person registering on performed magic. www.weridewithpurpose.org to Kiva, maternal child and health service and an Manager Lyn Cramp said the celebrations Th e centre, which is run under a partnership a microcredit agency which gives loans early childhood education centre. kicked off with formal proceedings including between Gowrie Victoria, the City of to people in developing countries. speeches, refl ections on the past year and Melbourne, VicUrban and Lend Lease, “It is a great opportunity to acknowledge Get an easier ride to work and do some good a tree planting ceremony, before the night opened its doors a year ago to 41 children what has been achieved for the children and – why wouldn’t you sign up? moved on to become less formal. and now caters to 210 children. families in Docklands,” Ms Howard said. SATURDAY APRIL 10, 2010 THE LADY CUTLER SHOWBOAT, DOCKLANDS 6-10PM (BOARDS 5:30)

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For that reason Compoundia is now preparing a variety of products in various forms and flavours of construction of the HarbourOne Tower. The new – such as tuna flavoured suspensions for cats, or liver flavoured pastes for dogs. And, these residents of the 320 apartments in HarbourOne products can be made to incorporate just about any medication that a vet might prescribe. will move in towards the end of 2011. These tasty versions of common medicines are well received by pets who are normally not easy to The builder, Brookfield Multiplex will begin site dose. For particularly feisty pets, some medicines can also be made as a gel to be applied inside establishment works on 1st May, 2010 the ear, allowing the owner to steer clear of teeth and claws altogether. In order for construction to commence on the While this innovative pet medicines practice is relatively new in Australia, compounding pharmacies in the USA have been doing this for years. This is just one more way that HarbourOne Tower, we advise that the carpark on Compoundia makes the difference. the Corner of Harbour Esplanade and Docklands Drive will be closing on Friday 30th April 2010. For further information about Compoundia or questions about how we can enhance pet medications contact 9670 2882. Carparking is available to residents, visitors, restaurant ~ At Compoundia we make the difference ~ staff and their patrons at the Aquavista carpark Compoundia Docklands: and the Northern carpark. These carparks can The 2008 City of Melbourne winner accommodate a total of 485 cars. for Business Innovation 16 Saint Mangos Lane, Docklands 3008 Further updates will be provided to residents Telephone (03) 9670 2882 Fax: (03) 9670 9615 and retailers in NewQuay prior to the closure www.compoundia.com of the carpark. Should you have any queries, please contact Karen Vassallo at MAB on 8681 2222 Located in the Mosaic building, Located on the 1st level, this Situated in the Victoria harbour here is a spacious two bedroom, apartment includes Modern precinct of Docklands and two bathroom apartment kitchen fittings, generous located directly in front of that can only be described as stainless steel appliances beautiful parklands and the CBD immaculate. The apartment including cook-top, oven, range- as the backdrop. The apartment that is cleverly designed hood and dishwasher. This that is cleverly designed ensures ensures there is a place for near new apartment has two there is a place for everything, everything, whilst its generous generous size bedrooms with whilst its generous windows windows provide uninterrupted BIR in master bedroom and provide uninterrupted views. views. The expansive open plan second bedroom. Additional The expansive open plan living living area has both a formal features include blinds to all area has both a formal dining dining area and a modern windows, laundry facilities area and a modern kitchen with kitchen with stone bench tops located in the bathroom, stone bench tops and stainless and stainless steel appliances. video intercom and resort steel appliances. Featuring large Featuring large main bedroom style facilities. The building main bedroom with built in with built in robes and en-suite is situated within walking Docklands Docklands Docklands robes and en-suite and a large 53 / 801 Bourke Street and a large second bedroom 102 / 18 Waterview Walk distance to Melbourne CBD, 38 / 801 Bourke Street second bedroom with adjoining with adjoining bathroom Southbank Promenade and VIEWS OVER THE WATER VIEWS OVER THE PARK MOSAIC IT’S HERE bathroom including deep including deep relaxing bath its famous Restaurants, relaxing bath and European 2 Bed 2 Bath 1 Car and separate laundry. The 2 Bed 1 Bath 1 Car The Arts Centre, Melbourne 2 Bed 2 Bath 1 Car Private sale apartment also includes reverse Private Sale Exhibition Centre as well as the Private sale style laundry. The apartment $590,000 $550,000 $699,000 also includes reverse cycle air Inspect By appointment cycle air conditioning and an Inspect By appointment well known Crown Casino & Inspect By appointment undercover car space. Entertainment Complex. conditioning and an undercover Contact Glenn Donnelly Contact Glenn Donnelly Contact Glenn Donnelly car space.

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But he also said it was unreasonable to expect individual Th e Melbourne Tourist Shuttle has escaped businesses to pay for services which returned benefi t to Three’s a crowd the general community. the City of Melbourne’s razor for now while It may seem like a small number, but three is the most super council offi cers investigate alternative “It’s like putting up Christmas decorations,” he said. yachts that have ever been berthed at Docklands’ “super “If there is a need for it, then it is reasonable for everyone yacht marina” at the same time. funding sources for the service. to pay for it via rates and taxes.” (From left to right) Jack Mackeddie’s Platinum calls “If they want to close down things that are available to Docklands home when it’s not travelling around the rest Councillors on March 9 voted to extend the contract to run people for no charge, then they should close down the of Australia. Elisa only dropped in for a short visit and is the four-bus service until June 30 next year. And it wants a parks. It’s the same principle,” he said. believed to be owned by US interests. Texas is becoming a report back by August 31 on how much money can be raised Docklands local and is owned by Australian businessman, Th e Docklands News March online survey unanimously via advertising on bus stops as well as inside and outside Solomon Lew. the buses. supported the retention of the tourist shuttle. Lord Mayor Robert Doyle believes businesses which benefi t Among comments received were: from the bus should contribute to its $1.4 million annual  Removal would be devastating to the precinct operating costs. Other councillors believe the bus should be and Docklands; viewed more generally as improving the visitor experience to Melbourne as a whole.  Th is is a valuable service which brings much needed Cr Kevin Louey says businesses pay 70 per cent of the city’s patronage and exposure to the area. For Docklands in rate revenue and it would be reasonable to fund the tourist particular, the area needs all the support it can get as it shuttle service in return. is still struggling as a sustainable commercial district; Docklands Chamber of Commerce President Keith Rankin  I believe it’s a great service. I meet many tourists addressed the Future Melbourne Committee meeting on coming to shop. Th ey seem very happy to spend March 9. He was backed by at least 45 written submissions because they have saved money on transport; and from Docklands businesses (out of a total of 59 items of  Defi nitely should continue. Visitors love the service as correspondence). it’s an informative and comfortable experience. Th e Hey, isn’t that …? Mr Rankin said he acknowledged that the service ought to tourist shuttle is more highly-regarded by tourists than Former Lord Mayor John So was back in Docklands last show actual benefi t for the money invested and he urged the City Circle Tram (which is over-run with locals month to help present awards at the Victorian Dragon Boat Docklands businesses to help fi nd alternative funding options. taking a free ride). titles on March 21. AT YOUR Waterview Docklands 831a Bourke Street, Waterview Docklands VIC 3008 T: (03) 9620 5888 | F: (03) 9614 8577 MR SOLDSERVICE www.century21.com.au/docklands

For all your property management and sales needs, contact: Director: Ali Abbas M: 0423 231 374 E: [email protected] 03 9620 7000 ISSUE 52 DOCKLANDS NEWS 11 Docklands doesn’t weather the storm By Alison Kinkade

Th ough most residents escaped the deluge of the March 6 storm, not all property in Docklands was left unscathed with Southern Cross Station, Spencer St Shops, Etihad Stadium, some penthouses and Aqua Vista all reporting damage.

Suff ering severe damage to all its skylights, “Th e weight of the hail caused some of the the bill to repair Southern Cross Station’s roofi ng to give way and it subsequently led to ceiling is likely to cost between $2 -$5 million. signifi cant damage in some other parts of the stadium,” Mr Lane said. Th e station’s chief executive, Phillip Walker, said the skylights, which gave way due to the Mr Lane said the damage had not rain and hail, were his main concern. impacted upon the number of patrons attending events. But he apologised for “We have damage to the skylights and we’ll the inconvenience that patrons may have to order in new ones from Europe and have experienced in the provision of food then it could take three months for them to and beverages. be fully fi tted,” Mr Walker said. Image courtesy Channel 7. According to Mr Lane, it will take some Other damage to the station included months to rebuild the Livewire area. fl ooding to the escalators and lifts. However, Mr Walker said this damage was only minor. “It is diffi cult to put a completion date on the refurbishment. We don’t want to promise Spencer St Shops also suff ered water damage something and then fall short,” he said. throughout the complex and staff and employees were evacuated during the storm. It is unknown at this stage how much the damage bill for Etihad Stadium is likely “Th e safety of customers and centre to climb to, but it is expected to be in the employees is our priority at any time. Th ere millions of dollars. was interruption to lighting and services, and the fl oors were very wet,” centre manager “It is diffi cult to put a cost on the damage Lynden Courtney said. but our CEO recently told a 3AW audience, it would be to the tune of millions of dollars,” Ms Courtney said the water damage meant Mr Lane said. that some plaster ceilings had to be replaced and some repairs were needed on the roof Th e Aqua Vista building in NewQuay and gutters. also suff ered signifi cant damage with its building manager Michael Neugent “Retailers and contractors worked very hard reporting that some fl oors of the building under extraordinary circumstances in the had been fl ooded. clean up process and to re-open the centre as quickly as possible. It was an outstanding “Carpet has been damaged in the Aqua Vista eff ort,” she said. building and it still hasn’t been replaced, but the leaks have been fi xed,” Mr Neugent said. Etihad Stadium didn’t escape the damage either with the Livewire area being the most Mr Neugent, who also managers the Condor, brutally hit. said the Condor had experienced moderate damage to its commercial lots. Stadium communications manager Bill Lane said the build up of hail on the Livewire roof All Docklands building managers were NewQuay weather protection was shredded in the storm. caused signifi cant damage. contacted for this story.

Etihad Stadium. Images courtesy Channel 7. Harbour Esplanade. Image courtesy the Docklands Trike Man. 12 DOCKLANDS NEWS ISSUE 52 Myer makes its move to Docklands

About 100 Myer employees pioneered the giant retailer’s head offi ce move to Docklands last month.

A vanguard of mainly property and IT retail options to complement our new, state section employees moved into the Collins St of the art building.” Th e Myer sundeck soaks up a little Docklands rain. building on March 22. “Th ere’s not too many business districts in A company spokesperson said this group Australia that off er all this so close to the would test functionality and internal systems centre of town.” in advance of a larger group of 800 to 900 Th e new offi ce comprises 10 levels of staff which is expected to move on large, fl exible fl oorplates of nearly 3000 April 12. square metres. Th e project will also feature Th e spokesperson said staff were excited approximately 850 square metres of ground about the move to the 10-storey, 5 Star Green fl oor retail shops and three car park levels. Star rated building. Myer will occupy the entire 28,000 square Myer CEO Bernie Brooks said: “Th e move metre offi ce component of the A-grade to Docklands is the start of another exciting building, which will also house large outdoor chapter in Myer’s history.” terraces, a sundeck and a childcare facility. “Th e area off ers a unique mix of parkland, walking and bike tracks, waterside views and an increasing number of amenities and other Th e interior of the new Myer building. Mission to Seafarers joins fi ght against depression

About 60,000 seafarers visit Melbourne guidance on how help a person with Melbourne) and others have allocated Docklands’ Mission To each year and the organisations hope this depression, information on understanding $15,000 to cover printing costs for the fi rst information will help them to identify depression, emergency hotline numbers and year of the project. Seafarers has joined forces with telephone numbers for information. depressed seafarers so they can provide For more information contact seafarers@ four other maritime-related them with the necessary assistance. Th e program, which is titled Th e Mental melbsouthrotary.com.au. To download the organisations to help combat Professional ship visitors from both seafarer Health of Seafarers, is a reaction to an booklet on depression in English click on investigation conducted in 2008 by the www.melbsouthrotary.com.au then click depression in seafarers. centres will distribute leafl ets and booklets in English, Chinese and Russian, which are Rotary Club of Melbourne South. on Mental Health of Seafarers on the menu and follow the prompts. the three most common languages spoken Th e investigation found that seafarers were Th e mission has united with the Melbourne by visiting seafarers. more likely to suff er from mental illness than Port Welfare Association, BeyondBlue, the their land-based counterparts. Rotary Club of Melbourne South and the Th e information contained in the printed Stella Maris Seafarers’ Centre to provide material will include a checklist to help Th e Rotary Club of Melbourne South and crucial information. determine if someone appears depressed, Rotary District 9800 (71 clubs in and around ISSUE 52 DOCKLANDS NEWS 13

A happy bunch of golfers at the Mad Duck Cafe’s inaugural golf day on the Mornington Peninsula. Mad ducks and golfers brave the midday sun

lunch and one of the Mad Duck’s famous egg Participants teed off around 11am in the would like to thank all who participated in Th e Mad Duck Cafe’s Golf day and bacon rolls before boarding the coach Ambrose competition and after several long the event. for a day of golf. drives and lost balls, Kyle King and Debbie “We couldn’t be happier with the way was held on Sunday, March 21 Pincombe took out the nearest to the pin Judy Tonini, of golfi ngholidays.com.au, who the day has cemented the Docklands competitions. at St Andrew’s beach course on organised the day said: “It was a marvelous community spirit, everybody involved had the Mornington Peninsula. day for golf. Th e weather was a little windy. Maureen Schuyt and Trent Denham took out lots of fun and we already have people But it was near perfect.” the longest drives. Th e winners of the overall booked in the day next year,” Sam Rowe said. competition were Michael Button, Daniel Some 37 Docklands residents were supplied “On the coach ride down we all had a laugh Th e Mad Duck has several community Richards, Trent Denham and Darrin Button. with golf balls and tees from Th e House and it really set the scene for a fun day events and activities throughout the year. of Golf on Flinders St along with a packed ahead,” she said. Sam and Vee Rowe from the Mad Duck Cafe Stay in touch via www.madduckcafe.com.

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Master photographer David Simmonds is “Almost every day I look at the sky from Th is latest image of Victoria Harbour and the email link there or call 0418 328 710 or email off ering limited edition prints of this new my studio in Port Melbourne. Some days Melbourne skyline is available as a limited [email protected]. just call me to the water, and to Docklands. Victoria Harbour image to our readers. edition (of 100) archival giclee print. Th e price for each 14” x 40” (approx 35cm Many times, it’s just another evening. But x 100cm) size print (unframed) on archival Mr Simmonds has been creating images of sometimes, like this one, the light, the You can view this image online at www. art paper is $495 (includes GST). Th e image Docklands since its beginning. Th e area still stillness and clouds combine in a way that is simmonds.com.au/Gallery_Docklands, is also available for commercial reproduction. draws him for its light, drama and its ever- inspiring and allows me to create something where other Docklands images are also changing skyline. of beauty and grandeur,” Mr Simmonds said. available. You can email your order from the

David Simmonds’ beautiful image of Victoria Harbour is available as a limited edition print. Alma Doepel inspires Docklands’ greatest love story By Alison Kinkade

Have you ever seen the big blue/silvery looking boat docked at the end of Central Pier? Well don’t bother looking out your window now because unfortunately it last month left for Tasmania. Matt McDonald ... at 29 years old he’s living the dream.

But even if you have seen Platinum, you’re train to Spencer St and then jump through “I did about eight or 10 journeys. It’s a teaching. Matt then became a high school probably not aware that it holds possibly one a few holes in the fences and go along shame that kids don’t have that opportunity teacher in biology and outdoor education, of Docklands’ greatest love stories. NewQuay to get to the shed. At that stage anymore. I’ve never seen it done the way while Alena became a nurse and mid-wife. I think Victoria Harbour was still a car Alma or similar ships did it. It was a pretty When researching this story I had planned Having already given up teaching, Matt was container shipment. Th at was 14-15 years amazing experience,” Matt said. for it to be an inspirational story about Matt driving charter boats in Docklands when he ago now,” Matt said. McDonald who, at the young age of 29, had Matt and Alena, who have dated on-and-off was approached to captain the Platinum. already secured the dream job of captaining Th e Alma Doepel, which is currently being since they were about 16, continued to “If I didn’t go on the Alma I wouldn’t be a super yacht. But after only 10 minutes restored in Docklands, provided the perfect work alongside each other until the ship sailing now. It’s because I started so young, onboard Platinum all that changed after nest, with its youth sailing training program, stopped sailing. that’s why I’m so young to be captaining learning that Captain Matt had met his wife, for these two love birds to fall in love. “I was about 17 or 18 when it stopped sailing now,” he said. Alena Schoner, in Docklands 15 years ago. “Th e Alma used to run a youth sailing and that was back in 1999. Th en there was Matt and Alena, who have been married for At just 14 years of age, both Matt and Alena, training program for 15-18 year olds and we the ‘save our ship campaign’ and I was the three years, now work alongside each other began journeying down to the deserted were lucky to be accepted at 14.” spokesperson for that, but it didn’t raise on Platinum with Matt as the captain and Docklands after becoming involved in much money,” Matt said Matt said the program used to take trainees Alena as its chief stewardess. a youth sailing program run on the out on a nine-day voyage and then those Th e campaign fi nished just as Matt fi nished Platinum is currently up for sale and there has Alma Doepel. trainees would come back as “leading school, so he decided to take a year off and been interest from overseas buyers, so there is “I met my wife, Alena, working on the boat. hands” and help out on the next voyage with complete a diving course before venturing a good chance that this Docklands love story We both use to leave school and catch the a new round of kids. to university to study marine biology and may soon fi nd itself crossing the Pacifi c.

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Baden and Miki. Some 50 people attended the lunch on March 26. Network Lunch buzzes Some 50 people attended the event, which Th anks also to Fruit for You and Flowers Docklands businesses took was held at Watermark Bar in Victoria Too, of Victoria Harbour, for providing a Harbour. Th e buzz in the room was at full generous fruit hamper for our guest advantage of the third volume as new contacts were made and speaker, Matt Mulkearns, who gave a brief Docklands News Networking existing ones renewed. outline and took questions on the second Lunch on March 25. Th anks to FoneIT of Digital Harbour for decade of Docklands. providing a mobile phone as a door prize, Mark down June 18 in your diaries for the which was duly won by Baden Lucas, of next lunch at a venue yet to be determined. Lucas Real Estate.

From left to right: Linh, Keith and Elena. From left to right: John, Ken and Jeff . 16 DOCKLANDS NEWS ISSUE 52 Costco goes kosher On Tuesday, March 2, Costco launched a Kosher for Passover Road Show, becoming the fi rst ever store in the world to open a specifi c Passover store and roadshow. Th e Passover store, which will off er kosher products up to 50 per cent cheaper than standard prices, was launched by Costco’s Australian managing director, Patrick Noone, along with Israeli Ambassador, Yuval Rotem and Victorian Cabinet Secretary, Minister Tony Lupton. Mr Rotem commended Costco for extending its hand of friendship to the Jewish community and said he was proud that many of the products were sourced from Israel. Mr Lupton described the store as a great asset to Melbourne, which has the largest Jewish population in Australia. As of December 2009, Costco operated 563 stores worldwide with the Docklands store being the only Costco in Australia. 102 races in two Docklands days And the winner in the fi nal race of the series, sports in Victoria, as part of a successful 29er Th e Victoria Harbour Schools Sailing Championship at by just one point, and determined by the last campaign over the last few years. two boats in the last race was St Bedes over Th e high speed action for the two days Docklands last month packed 102 races into two school days to last year’s winners Haileybury. St Bedes will was co-ordinated by Andy Hunting, a past go on to represent Victoria at the nationals in select Victoria’s best secondary school sailing team. successful schools teams sailor. It was Andy’s July in Adelaide. great organising skill, together with a fl eet Victoria Harbour again provided a great of 18 YV Pacers from the Boat Shed that venue for the regatta. It was a great sight enabled quick changeovers and continuous – as students, their coaches, club offi cials, racing in a round robin format from 10am parents and the public aboard the Lady to 4pm each day. Th e breezes helped too, a Cutler cheered their teams at close quarters. light northerly for the fi rst day and an even And it was a great location for the promotion lighter southerly for the Friday. of sailing as the three fl eets of six boats Th e regatta was organised by Yachting with their team-based coloured sail kept Victoria and hosted by the quickly- the action going – right in front of the developing Docklands Yacht Club which offi ce windows of the Melbourne business is working towards a greater future role in district, and the pedestrians of the hosting teams racing regattas. Docklands precinct. Th e Victoria Harbour Schools Sailing Th e St Bedes team was captained by James Championship is in its third year and is Sly, a member of the Victorian Junior Sports sponsored by Lend Lease and the City Team of the Year, an award he won from all of Melbourne.

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“It is amazing that in just over a year, pleased with the quality of goods that Th e State Government is still Th rough a City of Melbourne Docklands residents have collected a total of were being donated, which were then 31,200 kgs of clothing and household goods sold or used in welfare work. considering Lend Lease’s initiative to increase recycling that would otherwise end up in landfi ll,” “We’re delighted to be in this unique Serrata application to Cr Oke said. and reduce landfi ll, Docklands partnership with the City of Melbourne build a 16-storey mixed use residents have now donated “Congratulations to the residents, building that helps them achieve their recycling development in Bourke St, managers and St Vincent de Paul for such a aims and us to continue to provide more than 30,000 kg of goods to signifi cant reduction in waste to landfi ll,” welfare to disadvantaged Victorians,” Victoria Harbour. St Vincent de Paul. she said. Mr Th ornton said. Yarra’s Edge Tower 5 building manager John Th e remaining Docklands apartment Mosaic and Montage residents are angry and Th e project, which has seen charity bins Beany said he was particularly happy that, buildings without the charity containers say when they bought they were told that the neighbouring development would be far being placed in 13 Docklands apartment due to the bins, clothing no longer went should receive the bins in the next more modest. blocks, started as a trial with fi ve apartments down the garbage chute. few months as part of the roll-out of in November, 2008. Mr Beany said residents in his building the project. Lord Mayor Robert Doyle has bought into the issue saying he would prefer the site Th e City of Melbourne’s Future Melbourne had responsed excellently to the initiative. Docklanders are the fi rst residents remained open space and suggested Lend (Eco-City) Committee Chair, Cr Cathy Oke, “Tower 5 puts out one full charity bin almost in Melbourne to receive the charity every week for collection,” he said. Lease and the City of Melbourne could swap said the amount of goods donated had been bins, however St Vincent de Paul some land to allow this to happen. a signifi cant result for St Vincent de Paul and St Vincent de Paul state manager Tony hopes to extend the program to other for the environment. Th ornton said that the charity was really city locations. Lend Lease won’t comment on the issue. Girls welcome Amy

On March 18, about 15 girls from various Docklands organisations gathered at Waterfront Venues’ BMC Bar and Balcony to welcome Amy Th urgood to her new role at ING.

Feasting on delectable fi nger food, the girls Th ere was also a massage therapist on hand enjoyed a mixture of BMC’s pampering and to provide the girls with 15 minutes of heaven cocktail master class lessons. as she massaged their necks and shoulders. Waterfront Venues events and marketing But if that wasn’t enough, they were also able manager Photini Drivas said they decided to enjoy a manicure and a chat with beauty about a month ago to organise the event to therapist, Anna. welcome Amy. Harbour Town’s new marketing manager Ellen “It is just a great way to get us under the one Stowers summed it up: “Th e best part was the roof,” Ms Drivas said. massage and being able to get our nails done. Th e things we don’t have to do ourselves.” Th e girls bonded over the cocktail master class where they learned to mix and shake Ms Th urgood has taken over from Louise new cocktail recipes before enjoying the Connelly at ING in the role of marketing and Docklands marketers (from left) Amy Th urgood, Ellen Stowers and Fiona Hoppe shake things up a little at Waterfront Venues. fruits of their labour. events co-ordinator. 18 DOCKLANDS NEWS ISSUE 52

How compatible are you Ross: Linda: and your partner? In order to feel complete and fulfi lled Ross In order to feel complete and fulfi lled Linda will need to remember to STAY FOCUSED will need to LEARN ABOUT POWER AND Check the astrological charts by emailing AND COMMIT WHOLEHEARTEDLY TO BONDING IN RELATIONSHIPS. In creating yours and your partner’s birth date and time THE CHOICES HE MAKES. He will need the kind of relationship she desires, Linda to: [email protected] to stop being fearful and confused, create will have to discover what her own needs are a plan for success and work on eliminating instead of putting all her energy and power Have you ever looked at the “partner self-sabotaging doubts and anxieties. into others. Linda needs to walk away from Linda Ross choices” of some of your friends and unnecessary crisis situations to make way for wondered “what on earth?” Ross, you are learning to stay in the here and a very comfortable, warm, safe and secure now, build structures and routines which allow 27/2/1967 30/01/1961 Perhaps you yourself have wondered lifestyle with the other. you to build something of value. Regularity North Node in North Node in about the choices you make when it comes and grounding are immensely benefi cial Linda, there is no need to manipulate or Taurus Virgo to partners. and satisfying for you. Clarity of choices and focus too heavily on pleasing the other for South Node in South Node in Love and/or lust can be based very much judgment will keep you from making mistakes your own security. Scorpio Pisces on subtle factors which defy reason or that you will need to back-track from. THE SPECIAL GIFT THAT THIS common sense. THE SPECIAL GIFT THAT THIS RELATIONSHIP BRINGS LINDA IS: Each one of us comes into this life wanting RELATIONSHIP BRINGS ROSS IS: and craving certain lessons. Th e partners and Ross teaches Linda how to mitigate her Featured terminology friends we attract are (by no coincidence) in Ross sees Linda through rose-coloured excessive giving in a way that is more North Node - Th e path one must our lives to meet that need or want so that glasses. Ross your Venus in Pisces means balanced with her own needs. He will teach follow in order to get the most joy, we can learn the lessons we are here to learn. that you resonate strongly to Linda’s Sun in her that giving with an agenda and a hidden satisfaction and fulfi llment in life, Some will teach us the hard way and some Pisces. Linda has a way of drawing you in price tag will not give her what she needs in but it is the area we most struggle the soft way. If their north node touches and seemingly giving you what you want but this lifetime. Ross will teach Linda how to be with therefore it takes concentration, on any of your planets it generally means almost as soon as you open your heart and responsible for money. Linda, you are here to persistence and understanding to easy lessons. Th e south node by contrast is become fully vulnerable, she will tend to learn about self-worth, dignity and standing make these changes. usually lessons learned the hard way or in push you away. Your south node connecting strong and secure. Ross will teach you this spite of. strongly to Linda’s planets suggest that you lesson but maybe the hard way, as his south South Node - Th e path of least may have known each other in a past life and node touches your most vulnerable spots. resistance. It is the decisions we make now you have a contract with each other to It may be that both of you resist this love every day unconsciously which will resolve your past life romance. Linda teaches aff air because unconsciously you know there give us the results we have always had you about boundaries. She will teach you are serious lessons to be learned and co- but may not give us the satisfaction we about overlooking others’ fl aws and risking dependency and self-worth are what you are are looking for. your sense of self-worth. both struggling to accept or deny. ISSUE 52 DOCKLANDS NEWS 19 Trailables in the With What heart of the city! Women Abby Docklands is hosting this Crawford year’s Trailable Yacht Festival Want in November. fl ing my foot rest up, and promptly told her link, with how they apply to or aff ect your I went to a clairvoyant the my entire story. Excellent start. path. You can choose to take heart from Docklands Yacht Club is organising the the upside, or choose to see the gloom if it 6th Trailable Yacht Festival from Friday to She smiled very reassuringly, nodded in all other day. Funny thing really, doesn’t go the way you hoped. And that Sunday, November 5-7 – the weekend after the right places, handed over tissues and is exactly like life. the Melbourne Cup. spur of the moment decision. water as required and was really, well ... quiet. Finally, there was a gap in my verbal In life things happen, just like a deck of On the Friday morning, boats will be I just thought I needed a little bit of divine self analysis and my own Q&A time where cards, you don’t always know which one launched at “Th e Warmies” in Newport or at guidance ... a little bit of a crystal ball I would not only ask the questions of why you’ll get. But if you really want to, you St Kilda Marina to make a relaxed passage up consultation ... a bit of a clue as to what the certain things were happening in my life, but can make it be the card you were meant the river to the Waterfront City Marina. universe had lined up for me, a sneak peek. would answer them too – when she off ered to have. In the afternoon, participants will spend Yep, I was desperate. to start the reading. Embrace a change of direction, hold onto their time relaxing at the dock, taking a stroll And what was even funnier, was that I was ready, I had complete faith in this the things that are incredibly important into the city, a tour of Etihad Stadium or the I thought I’d test her out and see how woman, she’d already proven to be very to you, and don’t be afraid to change path Fox Motor Museum, Melbourne Aquarium good she really was. Not tell her a thing insightful in the Q&A component. I could on something that’s just not working. Th e or National Gallery of Victoria, shopping at about myself, and see if the answers tell by the way she nodded. Bring on the only voice you have to listen to is yours. Harbour Town or going ice skating. Friday she gave would somehow “fi t” with my tarot cards! Don’t give your power away by waiting evening will see a happy hour on the dock secret questions. followed by dinner at NewQuay. And so an hour was spent, studying picture for someone else to see how wonderful Th en it would be like proof that spirits cards and applying their symbolic meaning you are. Know how wonderful you are, Saturday gets underway with a breakfast at were indeed telling her things she couldn’t to life’s questions, and you know what? I continue on with what is important to you Waterfront City with guest speakers followed possibly know, that tarot cards were being learnt something. I’m actually being serious ... and maybe around the corner, there by boat judging at the marina. In the afternoon invisibly shuffl ed to fall in certain line to about this. I really did. I didn’t learn anything will be that special someone who truly there is a walking tour of Docklands fi nishing tell me a very special story – my story– my about what the future holds, and I’m not does see you for you. off with a visit to the Wooden Boat Centre and future. talking about learning that getting the death What a woman wants, is to be loved. What the Alma Doepel restoration project. Saturday card doesn’t actually mean you’re about to night is the Festival Dinner at NewQuay. So with a clear strategy to reveal nothing, I a woman needs, is to love herself fi rst. die – although, that is a handy thing to know walked into a very 80s red brick apartment in Love and kisses, Full details and registration information will for next time. a small alley in inner suburbia, and with not soon be available from the Docklands Yacht Abby so much as a “where’s your crystal ball, head I learnt that you can see whatever you want Club website. 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Medici On arrival we found the place is complete Next, Th e Lounge. We went straight to the weren’t and I’m not just talking about a table It breaks my heart to say it disarray with queues stretching for miles and front desk where we were met with an – I’m talking about grace under pressure. word circulating that once you hit the front, apologetic smile and shake of the head. but there is no doubt about it. Our food appeared out of order but the you’d be told it was the drinks queue and be Hungry, but worse – sober – we moved on. drinks arrived quickly which was clearly the sent elsewhere to line up for food. A polite Docklands crumbles under How could one be in such a predicament in priority. A trio of dips – basic but substantial, question to the manager as to which queue pressure. the heart of Docklands? a gourmet pizza, slightly oily but good, to join was met with a terse response – they chunky toppings of salami, fetta, fresh And then we saw him (is he ever not there?), were no longer taking orders, with more tomato and capsicum. And an entre of chilli It’s an unfortunate irony that a place fi lled than 350 meals backed up. As though it was moving faster than we’d ever seen, seating scallops in a pernod, leek and cream sauce with such large-scale places and built for my fault. customers, bringing out meals, still smiling, boasting a surprising number of scallops and large events, is still hosting so few of them still charming. I’m talking of course, of Lee while sounding almost exotic, was actually that it struggles to respond adequately when Granted, he was sweeping up a broken glass Moussi of Café Medici. It looked full to very comforting with lots of sauce left over to one actually comes along. Th at just when it at the time and clearly fl ustered by the crowd overfl owing but still, we were ushered to a be mopped up with the bread. needs to shine the most – when thousands of but come on Woolshed – isn’t this why you table which he cleared himself and instead potential fi rst-time visitors are fl ooding in – it fought so long and hard to open? of “No more! No more” he cried “No trouble! Yes, it’s family friendly, aff ordable and may freezes up like an unsophisticated teenager lack the pizzazz of others nearby. But it’s Next we tried Va Bene – also full, but coping No trouble!” who’s got all the right clothes, but can’t quite learnt how to deal with crowds and could slightly better, with a waiter stationed at the Th is week’s column is dedicated to Medici work out how to carry them off . teach the others, particularly the newcomers, door informing people there were no tables – an old Docklands staple many of us have a vital thing or two. For if we can’t perform Take the recent George Michael concert and no take-away orders being taken for at no doubt grown to love due to its reliability, when we’re on show – who’s going to bother for example. A beautiful and balmy late least 30 minutes. At least we knew where longevity and lovely Italian owner whom, coming back? summer’s evening and Docklands should we stood. on quieter days, can be found out front have been sparkling. Unfortunately, the Moving over to NewQuay we tried Achelya, drinking coff ee with acquaintances, evoking Overall rating sweat and tears from a hundred frazzled a calming air of old Italy. thinking cheap Turkish located a step back restaurateurs somewhat dampened the shine. from the water may have been overlooked Marketing itself as “family friendly and I’d done the right thing and tried to book a by the crowds. Th ere were empty tables but aff ordable”, it’s not the sleekest joint on the View all our Docklands restaurant table at Th e Woolshed, only to be told they clearly more full than normal, with a harried block and others may serve fi ner food but, reviews and rankings online at weren’t taking bookings but we’d have no manager shouting out from the kitchen, “No on this occasion, Medici proved it was a cut www.docklandsnews.com.au/review problem ordering at the bar. more! No more!” above – off ering something the majority

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Managing the Lounge Hotel and Medici, Ms Performing all the latest hits on Saturday Haven’t found a local watering Moussi said she loved how the two venues night, the former lead singer of Taxi Ride, complimented each other. Jason Singh, has been performing at Th e hole yet? Well you probably Lounge Hotel for the past 18 months. Ms Moussi said she thought they worked haven’t been to the Lounge Hotel. particularly well together as the locals knew But if alternative music is more your style, they could grab a takeaway pizza from then check out the popular house band on Located in Docklands’ NewQuay, right next Medici and bring it back to the Lounge Hotel Friday and Sunday, contradictorily called No door to the renowned Medici, the Lounge well after its kitchen had closed. One Knows. Hotel is a favourite amongst Docklanders. “You have to look after your locals and then With a $10 cocktail special all weekend long Having just taken over the ownership of the they’ll bring in friends from elsewhere,” there is no excuse not to make this pioneer of venue early this year, Monique Moussi, who Ms Moussi said. Docklands your local. owns both the Lounge Hotel and Medici With live music on Friday, Saturday and with her father Lee, said that business was Sunday nights, it’s no accident that this growing steadily. venue is popular with the locals and the general public alike. “It’s picked up from repeat business. Once old customers come back to the venue and “Live music is defi nitely the biggest draw trust it again it will pick up even more,” card and we are yet to even advertise it,” Ms Moussi said. Ms Moussi said.

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L’Oreal Fashion Week By Alison Kinkade

Fashion week has now offi cially wrapped up, but Alison Kinkade was lucky enough to attend two events in Docklands during the week to bring you all the latest fashion trends.

L’Oreal Paris Runway presented In a collection that looked almost designed Designers House by Vogue around Melbourne, Friedrich Gray’s Ice Wonderland Fashion Show collection prominently featured black. As Starting my fashion week on Tuesday well as following the trend of thigh high As the working week drew to a close I night at the L’Oreal Paris Runway 2 presented boots, the collection featured a range of ventured out to Designers House Ice by Vogue, my appetite for fashion was whetted material including leather and wool. Wonderland Fashion Show at Harbour Town. before I had even walked into the show. Th ere is no argument that both Men at Work’s Th e free fashion event had packed out Parading around Central Pier many Down Under or the children’s tune Kookaburra the clothing store with the general public fashionistas from the general public Sits in the Old Gum Tree could have been rubbing shoulders with VIPs as they sipped could have easily been mistaken for the played in the background of ANT!PODiUM on a glass of Devaux’s Cuvee and treated models inside. collection. As the models appeared with themselves to some Raff aello chocolates. knitted lizards slung around their necks and Dressed in all the latest trends and styles, Unlike the L’Oreal runway, there seemed to shoulders the audience knew they were in for these label-worshipers had done their be no defi ning colour trend. Key trends for something diff erent. Th e collection focused homework with some picking out the the night however, seemed to be leggings, heavily on earthy colours with a few shades of key trends which would be shown later sequins and a touch of fur. in the night. pink thrown in for good measure. Tim O’Connor’s collection was the fi rst to Gary Bigeni’s collection was possible my As we were herded into Central impress with a mix of very wearable work least favourite featuring outfi ts which Pier’s Peninsula, I was amazed at the and after-fi ve wear in a range of colours. could only be worn by young skinny teens transformation of the venue. With the After feeling quite content and on a high or models. Th e collection showed long, Sissi G presented a delightful collection runway backed up against one side and from the Arnsdorf collection, I wasn’t sure if fl owing dresses and shirts in clingy lycra allowing kids to be kids in beautiful, fl owing chairs staggered in height the show was any other collection could begin to compete, material which did nothing to fl atter the angelic dresses. already off to a great start and could but Dion Lee produced the futuristic beautiful girls who wore them. Perhaps I defi nitely, in my opinion, be compare with highlight of the night. Providing the most In a ballet dancer meets biker move, Modern was slightly more disappointed as, up until the best in the world. unique collection of the evening, Dion Lee Lovers presented beautiful outfi ts that put this collection, all other designs had been thought outside the box in presenting a line funk back into glam with tulle skirt paired Romance was born kicked off the show outfi ts which look fantastic and could easily with great structure, pleating and panelling. with leather jackets. Th e collection also with a mixed collection featuring highly be worn. Following the night’s trend of black, white featured a gorgeous Red Riding Hood eat- patterned clothing, a rainbow of colours, Arnsdorf was next in line and restored my and grey, the collection wowed the audience. your-heart-out cape, black/cream tiger print edgy voluminous shoulders and knits. Th e faith in fashion completely. Featuring high bolero and a multicolour sequin jacket. highlight of the “Nightmare on Wall Street” Finally Th erese Rawsthorn presented the waisted shorts and pants and gorgeously collection – a salute to the 80s in the form closing collection for the night mirroring Annah Stretton’s and Rosemin’s collections cut jackets, the collection looked as though of a deep purple mini-dress with multilayer the collections which had gone before with provided the highlight of the night, with both it had been pulled out of the 1940s and puff y sleeves. a range that feature both strong cut dresses oozing a Parisian feel. Lace and velvet were placed elegantly in front of the audience. and jackets, as well as fl owing items. used to perfection to emphasise the soft Ellery presented a fi erce collection with Muted tones including apricot were used elegance of the collections. models wearing thigh-high leather boots and prominently in the designs, though the All in all, it was a great night showing a mix suspenders, power jackets and fl owing skirts, collection also featured navy and maroon. and match of eras with the major key trend After the show MC, Claire Hooper, invited dresses and tops. Th e “A tribute to Dr. Strange” Th is collection featuring classic eff ortless being muted colours for autumn and winter the audience to shop for 45 minutes to collection also payed tribute to the 80s. glam was defi nitely my favourite of the night. this year. which, of course, they obliged.

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Level 1, Harbour Town Shopping Centre Melbourne Docklands P: 9670 8118 www.thedesignershouse.com.au ISSUE 52 DOCKLANDS NEWS 23 DODO DIARY ( Defend Our Docklands... Or )

Despite further questioning, the State Government is maintaining its policy of not ruling in or out a low rail bridge in front of the Bolte Bridge connecting its Webb and Dynon port facilities.

Docklands-based Channel 7 questioned up to one million twenty-foot equivalent the State Government last month on its units (TEUs). intentions to build the bridge, which is Th e Government’s current port policy planned to be only eight metres above document Future Ports, says the one the water. million TEUs would handle expected Port of Melbourne CEO Stephen Bradford growth until 2020. told reporter Norm Beaman that nothing Mr Lindell said the Government was still would happen regarding the rail link within silent on what would happen beyond 2020. the next 10 years. He said port documents had stated potential And Roads Minister Tim Pallas’s chief of demand of 8 million containers by 2035. staff has told Defend our Docklands … or Ms Wall concluded her letter to Mr Lindell (DODO) convenor Michael Lindell that with: “Port Futures notes that the existing should the Government decide to develop an planning reservation for the Webb Dock initial stage of Webb Dock, a rail link would Rail Link will be maintained. Future not be necessary. consideration of the rail link will depend on In a letter to Mr Lindell, Cressida Wall said: determination of the role of Webb Dock in meeting the state’s longer term container “If an initial development at Webb Dock capacity requirements.” Kaitlyn Gordin and Daisy were to be approved, there is considered to be suffi cient capacity in the road network to accommodate a new terminal of this scale.” Like mother, like daughter Th e initial development aims to handle

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Progress is happening DOCKLANDS’ slowly, and the nervousness about the area’s future hasn’t quite gone away. I’m still Th is year Mr Bethune is under arrest in optimistic, but these things sometimes seem to Japan and his boat is at the bottom of the be determined by imperceptible and ethereal Southern Ocean. BEST COFFEE factors that no-one can plan for.” Mr Bethune was detained after he boarded For more “imperceptible and ethereal factors the Japanese whaler Shonan Maru 2 in that no-one can plan for,” see our astrological We’re on a mission to fi nd January to present its captain with a $3million column, Made in Heaven, on Page 18. Docklands’ best coff ee. compensation bill for sinking his boat. Th e Shonan Maru 2 collided with and cut the Last month we announced that we were bow off Mr Bethune’s boat during an anti- Hub Clubs @ discontinuing our Coff ee and Muffi n whaling protest in January. Review and we were going to concentrate Mr Bethune was held onboard the Shonan Lunch: BYO Lunch on coff ee only. Maru and taken back to Japan where he was But the boat was no match for a direct We are six students from William Angliss And we’re inviting you, our readers, arrested and charged with trespass by the hit by the Shonan Maru on January 6 Institute and are currently studying a to help rank the various coff ee Japanese Coast Guard as the ship docked in and capsized the following day during diploma of events. establishments via an online survey at Tokyo on March 12. an attempt to tow the stricken craft to www.docklandsnews.com.au/coff ee. As part of our assessment for our project Earthrace held the record for the fastest Antarctica. management subject we are going to launch We plan to publicise monthly the best fi ve circumnavigation of the world by a motorboat, During the days before the collision, a series of lunchtime clubs for Th e Hub @ coff ee places. a feat he achieved in 61 days in 2008. the Ady Gil harassed Japanese whaling Docklands. Th ese activities will be run over To kick things off , here’s our view of the best Since leaving Docklands, Mr Bethune joined vessels during their hunt. Th e crew towed lunchtime for residents and workers. the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society’s ropes in an attempt to foul the propellers fi ve of the list below: We have some great ideas for activities for anti-whaling campaign. of the Japanese ships, pointed laser 1. Habour Kitchen (Victoria Harbour) you to do during lunchtimes but would like dazzlers at the crew of the Shonan Maru He changed the name of the boat to Ady Gil, your input to fi nd out the activities you are 2. Medici (NewQuay) and used a projectile launcher to fi re a US-based sponsor, and repainted the craft interested in. Please take 2-3 minutes of capsules of foul-smelling butyric acid. 3. Gooday Mate (Waterfront City) “stealth” black. Th e fully-submersible wave your time to complete the short survey at the piercing trimaran was also fi tted with 4-8 At the time of going to press, Mr Bethune’s following link. http://www.surveymonkey. 4. Th e Coff ee Club (Harbour Town) layers of Kevlar to protect against ice. fate was unknown. com/s/LF8DZXC 5. Mad Duck Café (Yarra’s Edge) Our list so far:  Achelya (NewQuay)  Banc Café (NAB)  Broadcast Café (Channel 7)  Coff ee Mio  Degani Bakery Cafe (Victoria Harbour)  Embankment Café (Victoria Harbour)  Expresso Alto (Stadium Concourse) a result of which we are left out in the cold. not part of their plan, despite a helpful  Garrards (Harbour Town) Welcome to our new Where are we going to hold our AGM? We push from Bronwyn Pike’s offi ce. don’t like the idea of paying a lot of money  Gloria Jeans (Harbour Town) We have yet to be notifi ed when members who have recently to use a private facility. We complained objections, of which there are a  Gloria Jeans (Watergate) to VicUrban in mid-March asking them if joined. Anybody else wishing number, will be heard regarding the they can do something to assist but no  Gooday Mate (Waterfront City) liquor licence application for a bar in to join is encouraged response yet.  Harbour Kitchen (Victoria Harbour) St Mangos Lane. to contact Paige Jay on Whilst on the subject of Th e Hub, as with Th e DCA website development is  In a Rush (ANZ Centre) [email protected] other areas of Docklands, there is a severe underway with a design fi rm and should  Le Cirque (Harbour Town) who will be happy to assist. lack of parking there. Th ere is no off street parking for the people including mothers be ready within a month.  Liquid Bar Café Lounge (NewQuay) with children who attend there. We have I had the pleasure of being guest speaker Don’t forget that the presentation by  Mad Duck Cafe (Yarra’s Edge) suggested to council that they convert two at the March meeting of the Docklands VicUrban to members detailing the no-standing recessed bays off Waterview branch of Rotary, at which I explained  Madonna’s (Victoria Harbour) planned redevelopment of Harbour Walk to parking but we’re told it’s no our activities and avenues for liaison Esplanade will take place at 7.15pm  Medici (NewQuay) standing (for no good reason except, of were discussed. on Th ursday, April 8 in the Arkley course, the revenue from $117 fi nes) and  Team Degani (ANZ Centre) resident lounge. that’s that. Not the least bit helpful. We have If any member, or reader for that matter, has any suggestions they wish to put  Ten Ten Cafe (Digital Harbour) We have always held group meetings requested the matter be reviewed. forward to the DCA with respect to and functions at Th e Hub community  Th e Coff ee Club (Harbour Town) Council has advised it is going to activities or issues to take up on their centre and were surprised to learn that put up no motorbike signs on the behalf you are welcome to do so by it is booked out at night for the rest of NewQuay Promenade at last which will contacting us on the email address above. the year, although it is hardly a surprise please residents. April Survey really seeing it is so small and demand Good to talk with you again and we will Where can you get Docklands’ obviously keeps increasing. We had made a request to the Department continue to keep in touch. best coff ee? of Transport on behalf of Yarra’s Edge We understand it was originally put there commuters to the city that a shelter be Sincerely Have your say online at by VicUrban as a temporary centre but provided at the tram stop at the turn Roger Gardner www.docklandsnews.com.au/coff ee they have yet to provide a larger one as into Flinders St. Th ey replied that this was President DCA ISSUE 52 DOCKLANDS NEWS 27 Businesses in Docklands DOCKLANDS-BASED BUSINESSES WISHING TO BE PROFILED IN THIS SECTION SHOULD EMAIL: [email protected] NEW ERA IN CYCLING RETAILING A FAMILY AFFAIR

Cycling legend John Trevorrow After successfully owning and has raised the stakes in cycling operating an Oxygen Skin retailing with his move to Centre in Port Melbourne since Docklands last month. 2004, Natalie Dempsey decided to expand the business and Th e multiple Sun Tour winner and Olympic cyclist has joined forces with the Degani open up a shop in Docklands’ Bakery Café organisation to produce Team Harbour Town. Degani, a hybrid café bicycle store. While cafes in bike shops are not a new Th e Docklands shop is truly a family aff air concept, Mr Trevorrow explains that they – with Natalie running the show, husband have always been a bit of an add on. Degani, Michael and son Blayne fi tting out the new on the other hand, is a real café with a full store and daughter Charlie-Elise working in menu and even a liquor licence. marketing and reception. And café element is only part of the story. Before creating Oxygen Skin Centre, Natalie Mr Trevorrow is building a miniature worked as a business development manager institute of sport along the river-side under for Dermalogica. She said she started the the ANZ Centre. Apart from a massive business after realising there was a big gap in bicycle workshop, there are athlete the market. conditioning and testing facilities and “People wanted a little bit more. Th ey various levels of sports administration. wanted a little bit more comfort and Mr Trevorrow is already fully immersed in something that was relaxing, but they also cycling event organisation, with Amy’s wanted professional advice that was suited Ride (Amy Gillett Foundation), the Otway to their individual needs,” Natalie said. Classic and the Jayco Cycling Classic among would have been unheard of only a few years Opening earlier this year, Natalie said she his legacy. ago,” he said. saw that Docklands held great potential for Th e Dempseys of Docklands – from left – Mick, Charlie, Natalie and Blayne. He closed his cycling store in Geelong to “People have woken up that cars and traffi c her to build another strong business. bring Team Degani to Docklands. congestion are a problem and that bicycles “What I really like about Docklands is that are part of the solution.” including residents and staff of Docklands,” Mr Trevorrow jokes that his new store is it is a bit of an adventure because of the fact she said. probably the only one in Australia without a Team Degani sells Avanti and Specialised that it is new and is developing around us road frontage. But with 6500 ANZ employees and its own-branded bicycles. Team Degani everyday,” she said. Th e Docklands store is the second shop for working above him upstairs and 1000 Myer bikes are a budget end of the market off ering. Oxygen Skin Centre and Natalie is excited Focused on providing only the very best, employees poised to move any day now, he about its prospects. Mr Trevorrow said Team Degani bikes Oxygen Skin Centre uses 100 per cent natural feels well positioned. would typically be about $1000 less than a Danné Montague-King products and aims “Th ere is an energy about Docklands and, as “We’ve got no doubt this is a major challenge established brand equivalent. For example, to help clients eliminate their skin problems more and more people move in, it will just because of our location,” he said. “But we a Shimano-equipment, full carbon Team rather the conceal them. keep on getting better,” she said. just have to get the word out there.” Degani bike retails at about $1800. “Our centre is for everyone and our aim Oxygen Skin Centre is open Monday to He said it had to be recognised that times Team Degani is on the south (river) side is deliver our treatments with expertise Saturday and by appointment on Sundays. had changed. “Constructing a building like of the ANZ Centre and can be contacted and care. We will always have off ers It off ers a range of skin care packages, the ANZ Centre with virtually no car parking on 9620 7000. and seasonal promotions for our clients massages, waxing and more. ATLANTIC EVENT WAS VERY SPECIAL

Docklands’ Atlantic Group [v] last month stole the show at the Meeting Events Australia’s (MEA) Awards for excellence winning the Special Event of the Year for their Atlantic Onsite launch.

Th e MEA Awards on March 18 recognise Partnering with Solution RED, the creative excellent business practice in the meetings minds of both companies were faced with and events industry. It encourages staging an event at one of Melbourne’s most industry professionals to excel in the challenging locations. achievement of their business and personal Th e win caps off an amazing year for Atlantic goals, and rewards those who achieve Group [v] and Solution RED and will be outstanding results. the fourth award received for the Atlantic Onsite launch.

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DAMIAN NG IOLANTHE GABRIE, 27 MICHAEL ITALIA Victoria Harbour resident Business development manager Sales and rentals team for Victoria for J.C.Street Real Estate Point Docklands Real Estate

Damian has lived in Docklands for Iolanthe has been working at J.C Michael, the Irish Leprechaun the past two years and wouldn’t Street Real Estate for the past from Victoria Point Docklands want to be anywhere else. fi ve months and says she loves Real Estate, invited Docklands the sense of community. News down to his offi ce on St From the “ I think it’s a very vibrant and developing area.” “I’m really heartened by the Patrick’s Day to check out all the Irish decorations. Unfortunately, He says he loves the village feel amount of community and after a good look around of Docklands and its proximity community involvement.” the offi ce we couldn’t fi nd a to the city. Also a fan of the Docklands rainbow with a pot of gold at the Institute breeze, Iolanthe says she loves “ You feel as though you’re part end, but we are sure it will turn that fact that Docklands always of it, but at the same time it’s far up soon. enough away.” feels fresh, clean and new. We note the interesting disclosure by NASA that the earthquake in Chile caused a shift in the earth’s axis enough to shorten the day by 1.26 microseconds.

In the light of this celestial consideration of rotation and time, it is appropriate to disclose that Docklands is to have a ANDREW WISKEN SONIA GELSOMINO, 33 BRETT BEASLEY, 36 crucial part in an experiment upon the Harbour Town Hotel head chef Hairdresser and retail assistant Assistant manager at Howards eff ect of daylight saving aimed at better Esprit Hair Day Spa Storage World – South Wharf understanding the issue of the cost of electricity as well as the social cost of Andrew has been the head chef Sonia from Esprit Hair Day Brett says he is enjoying working pollution emissions. It is important to for at Harbour Town Hotel for the Spa is a fan of everything that in the new Homemaker Hub at us to investigate the human contribution past eight months and is already Docklands has to off er, including DFO South Wharf. He says he to climate change. To do this, we have developing a following. its fantastic restaurants and sees South Wharf and Docklands bargain shopping. as an up and coming area that to establish a baseline for electricity “Sundays is our most popular consumption in Australia. night and we normally do about Sonia says she sees Docklands provides exciting new shopping and entertainment options to 150 to 180 people.” as a people-friendly precinct, Domestic electricity consumption in our city residents and visitors. Brett Th ough Andrew concedes that one that provides many likes the dynamic nature of precinct is to be precisely monitored and the many people don’t know about opportunities and that more the area where something new results compared with the geographically, the area, he says it has great people are gradually beginning appears every week. demographically and architecturally similar prospects. to discover. region of Southbank. Docklands is uniquely suitable to be the control group because we have a large proportion of apartments. We are assured that the information will be collected unobtrusively and anonymously from the metering system so absolutely no inconvenience or bother at all will be created by this part of the experiment. Th e purpose of daylight saving is to cause an additional hour of sunlight in the evening. Benjamin Franklin was right to support. Th is is going to be an interesting expect homes to use less electricity for April and eventful month if you are open to lighting because the daylight is retained (April 6 – May 6) new possibilities and ready to embrace later in the day. However, if overall domestic Month of the Dragon the changes coming your way. electricity consumption is divided into its uses for lighting, cooling and heating, a Feng Shui: worrying factor emerges. Monthly Element: Metal To attract new opportunities into your life, take a closer look at your entrance area. Moving an hour of daylight from the early Polarity: Yang Make sure it is never too cluttered, so that morning to the evening should increase Favourable Colours: Black, navy blue, nothing obstructs the fl ow of chi coming electricity consumption for cooling because white, shades of grey and silver. through the front door. Th e space has to demand for cooling is greater in the evening be functional and visually appealing at when the home is warmer after the heat of the Tip Of Th e Month: the same time. Use soft, neutral colours day. Further, heating is used more in the coldest Th e dynamic and vibrant nature of this and balanced lighting to achieve a warm, part of the day, which is the early morning. month will manifest itself through a welcoming feel and decorate the walls variety of opportunities for self-expression, Th e price Docklands citizens will pay for with some beautiful artwork or mirrors. improving your status and gaining the privilege of the comparison trial will be Mountain landscapes will help to bring recognition for your achievements. In a small inconvenience twice a day. When good health and stability to your household. fact, April will be favourable for anyone in daylight saving ends soon for the rest of a performing or arts industry and those If your entrance is located directly Victoria, all Docklands citizens will retain wanting to make a career move or get opposite another door or a staircase, the hour shift in time for the duration of promoted. Use this time to demonstrate it is likely to cause fi nancial or health the winter. Th ey will be getting up an hour your talents and let your personality shine – problems in the long-term. A large plant, earlier and retiring an hour earlier than you can be sure that your eff orts will not go brightly coloured rug, decorative stand Southbank residents. unnoticed. or statue will help to smooth out that Commercial and industrial use of electricity negative energy fl ow and distract your Honesty and trust will become paramount is greatest during the middle of the day so attention when entering the space. for relationships this month. Be sincere less aff ected by changes to the timing of about your feelings and intentions and Forecast by Elena Mishina - daylight. Th erefore, offi ces and business are you will always receive understanding and www.fengshui-star.com not required to retain daylight saving time. ISSUE 52 DOCKLANDS NEWS 29 MARINA BY ALLAN CAYZER, By Guy Mason City on a Hill Pastor NOTES MANAGER MARINA YE Is there any good in Good Friday?

It seems a little strange that people all around the world refer to the bloody and brutal execution of Jesus as “good”. Th e hot cross buns are nice, and who can’t deny a public holiday – but to call it “Good Friday” seems somewhat inappropriate and insensitive.

Death never appears good. Death is about Th is special service will take place at 10am loss. Death is about regret. Death is about (James Squire Brewhouse, Waterfront sorrow. Death is about never seeing those City). Our Easter Sunday services will be at we love again. Death is about tears and 10.30am and 6pm at the same venue. missed opportunities. Death is fi nal. Whether you’re a seeker, a sceptic or a card- So why call the death of the world’s most carrying Christian, it would be great to have famous and infl uential man good? you with us over the Easter weekend and see how one man changed the course of Th e death of Jesus was horrendous. He human history. was tortured, spat on, left naked to die on a Roman cross. Why then continue to hold the Guy Mason is the pastor of City on a Hill. For cross, the symbol of execution, as the symbol more information visit cityonahill.com.au School’s in for Rowan (left), Jarred (right) and teacher Myette aboard Black Gold at Marina YE. of the Christian faith? It’s even more remarkable to know that this day has always been considered “good”. In School’s in Marina YE fact, Jesus’ friends, family and followers referred to his death as the “gospel” – a word which literally means “good news”. Th e vessel Black Gold, a 20-metre twin-hulled motor cruiser arrived Good news for our world, good news for Melbourne, good news for Docklands and at Marina YE recently during its circumnavigation of Australia. good news for you and me. Th is “Good Friday” we will be taking an On board were owners Allan and Geradine Allan and Geradine are experienced opportunity to consider the death of Christ Lear and their two sons Rowan, aged 10, and mariners having spent six years sailing and, in the midst of the blood and horror, Jarred, aged 9. Th ey left their home port of around the world in a 40-foot yacht. Th ey explore the goodness of God. Mooloolaba in Queensland in March 2009 believe this new vessel is more practical for and have been travelling ever since. cruising with a family as well it provides the facilities to run their business from. While travelling Rowan and Jarred do their schooling on the boat. School is in from Th e boys clearly seemed to be enjoying 8.30am until 3pm daily with their home- school with Myette. Th e day I visited their school teacher Myette. classroom I asked Rowan what he thought of Melbourne. He couldn’t stop talking about Rowan is in year 5 and thinks the best part that hailstorm we had early in March. about home schooling is not traveling to school so he can sleep in. Allan and Geradine feel the best education comes from travel and experiencing new Jarred thinks the adventure of seeing ideas, businesses, cultures and remaining crocodiles in the Kimberleys and sometimes super-curious. going to school on the beach is great. As well, he likes the chance of starting school Rowan and Jarred will decide whether mum early some days so that he can fi nish early and dad take six months or a year to get and do other things. He also has a passion home in Black Gold. But one thing was clear DOCKLANDS SECRETS – that everyone on board was enjoying their for making things and an early fi nish in the classroom allows him to get below into Black stay in Melbourne at Marina YE. Batman was a Docklander Gold’s workshop. Allan and Geradine run their business from the boat whilst cruising with Allan going Th e man generally viewed as Melbourne’s founder, home every couple of weeks to check on things back at work. Geradine concedes the John Batman, was one of the earliest Docklanders. business doesn’t run as well while they are cruising but believes seeing Australia in the manner they are with their boys is well worth Th is plaque opposite the World Trade Centre the lost revenue. Communications are made entrance in Flinders St tells the tale, but how possible for the boys’ schooling and running many locals have seen it? their business via satellite phone and email. Th e obscure plaque was erected during Black Gold is three years old and was built the construction of the underground railway loop in 1977 and tells the story in Brisbane. Th e boat incorporates vegetable of how Mr and Mrs Batman set up oil and engine oil reprocessing technology home some 40 metres away further which provides a working template for their into Docklands. Queensland-based business. Along with it’s hi-tech fuel technology, Black Gold is “Th e site of John and Eliza Batman’s fi rst equipped with a jet boat and an amphibious Send your secrets to house built in 1835 was forty metres due car that has been used on Fraser Island, [email protected] and we’ll west of this structure,” the plaque reads. throughout the Kimberleys and on many make sure everyone knows about them! remote islands around Australia’s coastline. Jarred gets down to business in the boat’s workshop. Go back to the Jurassic period and experience life in 2000BC. Combined with heaps of free activities for the kids, Harbour Town Shopping Centre is the place to visit these school holidays. Date: 23 March – 25 April. Tuesday to Sunday. No shows Mondays. Time: 11am, 12pm, 2pm, 3pm and 4pm. Cost: FREE!

Catch the free City Circle tram, the number 70 or 86 tram or the free Melbourne City Tourist Shuttle. Parking is FREE for the first hour and then $5 flat rate. Entry off Footscray Road, Melbourne Docklands, Mel Ref 2E D3. www.harbourtownmelbourne.com.au

No Shows Good Friday. First Show 2pm Anzac Day. Weather Permitting – please check website or call Centre Management to confirm performances. Phone 9328 8600. WHAT’S ON AT WATERFRONT CITY IN APRIL

Make your way to Waterfront City as it plays host to a myriad of exciting events throughout the autumn months.

Watch a raptor come to life at Harbour Town Shopping Centre, celebrate Easter Sunday, make a difference to global water issues, browse the wares at the Docklands Sunday Market or visit Melbourne’s coolest new destination, the Icehouse. Meet the Dinosaurs at Harbour Town Shopping Centre Go back to the Jurassic period and experience the thrill of watching a Raptor come to life. Combined with heaps of free activities for the kids, Harbour Town Shopping Centre is the place to visit this school holidays. Date: 23 March – 25 April. Tuesday to Sunday. (No shows Mondays) Time: 11am, 12pm, 2pm, 3pm and 4pm Cost: FREE Visit www.harbourtownmelbourne.com.au

No shows Good Friday. First Show 2pm Anzac Day. Weather permitting – please check website or call Centre Management to confirm performances. Phone 9328 8600.

Easter Festival Celebrate a New Day this Easter Sunday with a FREE day of activities and entertainment for the whole family. Or you can join the Easter March from the State Library Steps, through the streets of Melbourne to the festival at Waterfront City. Let everyone experience the Grace and Joy of Easter Sunday. Date: Sunday 4 April 2010 Time: 12:30pm - 4:30pm Venue: Waterfront City Piazza and Promenade

Live Earth - Run for Water Starting and finishing at Waterfront City, the ‘Dow Live Earth Run for Water’ will inspire the world’s citizens to come together on one day to help solve the world’s water crisis. Taking place in hundreds of countries around the world, over the course of 24 hours, the event features a participation run or walk, followed by a concert and water education activities, igniting a massive global movement – all aimed at helping solve local and global water issues. Date: 18 April 2010 Time: 10am – 3pm Venue: Waterfront City Piazza Visit: www.runforwateraustralia.com

Docklands Sunday Market Find a treasure and enjoy views of the City as you meander along the Waterfront City Promenade. The Docklands Sunday Market offers fashion, accessories, arts and crafts. You’ll find Australian beauty products, Bonsai trees, handmade flowers, reclaimed wood furniture, second hand books, candles and much more from the talented craftspeople of Melbourne. Time: Every Sunday 10am – 5pm Cost: FREE Venue: Waterfront City Promenade For more information visit www.docklandsundaymarket.com.au or phone 0412 910 496.

The Icehouse Melbourne’s newest world class sports and entertainment venue is now open! Whether you’re a skating extraordinaire or simply want to test your beginner’s skills on the ice, the Icehouse is your new favourite destination. There are also skate schools and school programs offering classes for beginners. The Icehouse promises fun for the whole family! Date: Everyday Time: Check website for session details Venue: Icehouse, Pearl River Road, Waterfront City Visit www.icehouse.com.au

For further information visit www.waterfrontcity.com.au or call 03 8628 6000 Waterfront City, Docklands Drive, Melbourne Docklands (MEL REF 2E D4) 32 DOCKLANDS NEWS ISSUE 52 Seeing pink

Rikki Shore from the Mornington Peninsula celebrated her 40th birthday in style with her friends at Docklands on March 23.

It seemed the theme of the day was pink with all the girls sporting pink wigs and a stretch pink Hummer on hand to chauff er them away. March for Melanoma

Waterfront City Piazza was the perfect venue for the fourth annual March for Melanoma on March 13.

Th e event connects those touched by Skin Th e march will be back in next year on Cancer and Melanoma by supporting Sunday March 6 with a 4km walk and an survivors and promoting awareness. 8km run. It will also incorporate a Health, Wellbeing and Support Day. Th e 4km walk was along the waterfront including Harbour Town Shopping If you wish to contact the organiser Louise Centre and Docklands Park and fi nished White, email [email protected]. at the Piazza. au or check the foundation website at www.emilysfoundation.org.au It could not have been a more perfect day with the event attracting a good crowd who enjoyed fantastic entertainment by an all female line up. Th e tribute to Eva Cassidy was a huge success with the magnifi cent voice of Milly Moodie. Th e Emily Tapp Melanoma Foundation thanked all who participated, especially those who traveled from the country. Th e foundation also thanks all the volunteers and Waterfront City Management for making it a very special day to remember.

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FOR CAR ENTHUSIASTS BLACKBERRY CITY CHASE 2010 DRAGON MASTERS DRAGON BOAT CLUB Every Tues 10am to 2pm Feb to Nov April 10, 8am-4pm Dragon Masters train at 8am on Th e Fox Classic Car Collection, Queen’s James Squire Bar, Docklands Drive Saturdays and 5.30pm on Wednesdays Warehouse cnr Batman’s Hill Drive and $175 per team. Each team has two people! Shed 2, North Wharf Road, Collins St, Docklands. Over 18 event. A unique urban adventure Victoria Harbour. Visit one of the best car collections in that requires participants to search You may have seen us cruising the harbour the southern hemisphere. Door entries for ChasePoints scattered in unknown enjoying the sunsets over the bridge. support charity. locations throughout the city. Open to all ages. Beginners welcome. Visit: www.foxcollection.org.au For details ontact Jeff 0417 219 888.

MARCH/APRIL SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM DOCKLANDS ROTARY HOW TO GET MORE BUSINESS FROM MEET THE DINOSAURS YOUR WEBSITE SEMINAR Th e Docklands School Holiday Program is Every Tuesday, 6.00pm March 23- April 25, Shows Tuesday - packed with exciting activities and fun- James Squires, Waterfront City Tuesday May 11, 5.30 - 7.00pm Sunday (No shows Monday). Th e Hub,17 Waterview Walk fi lled excursions for children aged 5 to 12 First Tuesday of the month is fellowship Showtime 11am, 12pm, 2pm, 3pm & 4pm years. Held at the Docklands Hub, hour. Regular meetings on other Th e Hub @ Docklands and Local Website Harbour Town Shopping Centre, Pearl 17 Waterview Walk it is run by the YMCA Tuesdays. All welcome. RSVP to Susan Marketing.com.au are proud to present River Rd, Waterfront Way in partnership with the City of Melbourne. Rogan by noon on meeting day for ‘How to get more business from your For more information For more details or to make a booking catering purposes: 0415 119 558. website’ a free seminar. call 9328 8600 or visit please phone: 9320 4700 Bookings essential. Phone 8622 4822 www.harbourtownmelbourne.com.au

THE VICTORIA HARBOUR BELLY DANCING ACTION ZONE YOUNG ARTIST INITIATIVE Every Wednesday, 8pm-9pm Wednesday – Sunday , 10.30am - 6pm April 30 – May 31 - Victoria Harbour Th e Hub, 17 Waterview Walk Waterfront City Pavilion Victoria Harbour is soon to play host to an Cost: $120 for eight classes or $17 per Promising some of the coolest, most exciting art project developed by Sculpture casual class. Learn how to belly dance and exciting activities you have ever seen, and Spatial Practice; a discipline stream improve your fi tness, strength, posture Action Zone is an adventurous collection of the School of Art, Faculty of the VCA & and fl exibility. Enjoy the classes with your of the latest infl atable amusement Music at the University of Melbourne, and mother, daughter, sister or friend. products and stunt bags. Visit Lend Lease. www.waterfrontcity.com.au

HATHA YOGA LIVE EARTH RUN FOR WATER JOIN THE CAE BOOK CLUB Tues 7.15 to 8.45pm, April 18, 9am – 4pm Every 1st Wed of the Month, 7-8.30pm Wed 12 to 12.50pm Waterfront City Piazza, 429-437 Docklands Dr Th e Hub, 17 Waterview Walk Th urs 7.30 to 8.30am & 7.30 to 8.30pm Th e event features a participation run or Cost: $90 includes nine books and reading Th e Hub, 17 Waterview Walk walk, followed by a concert and water group guides on loan. Wine and dine Breath-centred hatha yoga class. education activities, igniting a massive while enjoying books with new friends. Suitable for all ages and levels of ability. global movement aimed at helping solve Members will meet at Th e Hub to Call Nadine on 0450 634 589 or visit local and global water issues. Visit collect/swap their books before heading nadinefawell.net for more details. www.liveearth.org/run or call 8414 8244 out for dinner. (Dinner at own cost.)

DOCKLANDS SUNDAY MARKET TRY SAILING DAY FOR THE COMMUNITY CHECK YOUR HEARING Every Sunday, 10am to 4pm Second and fourth Sundays Every 2nd Th ursday of every month Waterfront City Docklands Drive of the month, 11am to 3.30pm Th e Hub, 17 Waterview Walk Discover treasures from the hoards of Docklands Yacht Club, Shed No. 2 Free adult hearing checks at Th e Hub some of Melbourne’s fi nest antique North Wharf Rd every second Th ursday of the month. For and pre-loved specialists, including art, Suitable for all ages and abilities more information contact Th e Hub on jewellery, retro clothing, vintage books and no booking required. Contact 8622 4822. Appointments are necessary. and car boot sales. Terence O’Donnell 0425 737 389 or visit www.docklands.yachting.org.au

LINUX USERS OF VICTORIA MINI MAESTROS COMMUNITY WALK STORYTIME Every 3rd Saturday of the month Every Tuesday morning Every Wed at 5.30pm and Fri 12.30pm Every Monday at 11am Cinema Room, Th e Hub, 17 Waterview Walk Th e Hub, 17 Waterview Walk YMCA Docklands, Th e Hub, 17 Waterview Walk Newcomers to Free and Open Source Mini Maestros encourages children aged Level 4, 100 Harbour Esplanade Storytime is a special time for children Software (FOSS) are invited to develop six months to fi ve years to sing, dance and In conjunction with the Heart Foundation, (aged 2-5 years) and their care-givers their skills and knowledge at an informal play percussion and musical games to a great opportunity to meet new people, to share time together enjoying stories, hands-on workshop. Must bring your own stimulate their minds. Classes for a variety walk and talk. songs, rhymes and simple craft. computer. See www.luv.asn.au. Call of ages are held. For more information No bookings required. Donna on 0418 310 414. phone 9387 1500.

THE RELIGIOUS SOCIETY OF FRIENDS DOCKLANDS INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS MUMS WITH PRAMS DOW DOW LIVE EARTH RUN FOR WATER 2010 (QUAKERS) COMMUNITY (DISC) A new walking group for ‘Mums and Sunday 18 April, 10am - 2pm Every Sunday Every Friday , 5pm, 6.30pm Prams’ has recently formed. Walks are Waterfront City Piazza & Promenade 10.30am-11.30am Th e Hub, 17 Waterview Walk held each Wednesday morning leaving the Stake your place in the global movement that Th e Hub, 17 Waterview Walk Ever Friday international students from hub at 9.30am and are followed by coff ee is the changing the world over the course of Meet for worship and enjoy a tea or coff ee Docklands and Melbourne CBD can meet after. If you would like to get fi t and meet 24 hours, participate in either the run or walk afterwards. up, share food, enjoy English conversation other mums at the same time, contact the to help inspire the world’s citizens to come and study the bible. For more details Hub @ Docklands on 8622 4822 to put together and help solve the world’s water phone Kitty Cheng on 0411 838 966. register your spot in this group. crisis. Visit www.liveearth.org/run 34 DOCKLANDS NEWS ISSUE 52

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Docklands Dash! Some very fast times were recorded by the leading Th e fi rst ever Melbourne City Sports participants, with the best being the overall winner David Ruschena, who completed the course in 12:19. Th e fi rst Docklands Dash was run and won on female to greet the fi nishing chute was Super Sunset Series Wednesday, March 10. female division winner Sally Williams in 16:11. Th e conclusion of the event at Waterfront City was followed Th e 4km course through the ever developing, picturesque by a free barbecue, fruit, drinks and a live concert by Taxiride Docklands precinct, proved popular with the participants who lead singer Jason Singh. braved the overcast conditions. Starting at Docklands Park, the event hosted more than 500 runners, walkers and supporters. Th e event will be returning in 2011, bigger and better.

Docklands came alive for the Run for the Kids on March 14. Photo: Andrew Pink. Doing it for the kids

On March 14, mums, dads, kids, athletes and celebrities all tied up their running shoes for the annual Run for the Kids.

Th e run, which raises money for the Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday Appeal, raised a record $1,050,000. Nathan Hartigan, of Mt Helen, was the fi rst out of 30,000 participants to cross the line and Melbourne-based Th e fi nale of the Super Sunset Series was run and won against the super backdrop of Docklands at sunset. Photo: Shane Scanlan Olympian, Lisa Weightman took the women’s title. BIGGER, AND BETTER.

Lucas Real Estate has now added a second convenient Docklands office to enable us to provide you with the very best in real estate services. Located in the heart of NewQuay, our new office compliments our existing office at Yarra’s Edge, giving us the broadest coverage of any Docklands agent. From the sale of your most valuable asset, to the leasing and management of your investment property, only Lucas Real Estate can provide you with the market leading service and expertise that comes from being the Docklands experts. Should you be considering a sale, lease or rental – or you require an accurate assessment of the market value of your Docklands property, call us today and speak to the team that knows Docklands best. We live and breathe Docklands.

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