DECEMBER 2017 & JANUARY 2018 ISSUE 137 PRICELESS WWW.DOCKLANDSNEWS.COM.AU : Docklands_News

■ Commemorating the ■ Docklands' rising star life of Coen Page 5 Page 3

■ Sign-off on Westgate ■ Cladding issue going nowhere Tunnel EES Page 4 Page 5 A tale of three bridges

By Shane Scanlan Committee Yarra’s Edge community representative Phil Spender outlines why the bridge is necessary (see page 8). Docklands has responded in Others, however, are furious. Our story of varied ways to last month’s a community consultation on November revelation that it is threatened 8, hosted by local MP Martin Foley, tells of widespread community anger at an apparent by three new bridges. broken election promise (see page 9). Some of this anger is manifesting in a Th e recently released draft Fishermans Bend legal class action for millions of dollars in Framework proposes a tram bridge at Yarra’s compensation (see page 11). Edge and two more potential bridges across the mouth of the harbour. Compensation of $300 million is being talked about. Th is would be far better spent Tram bridge on a tram tunnel from the end of LaTrobe St, Not everyone is opposed to the tram bridge under Victoria Harbour to Ingles St. that will link Docklands with Fishermans Th is is an idea from Yarra’s Edge newcomer, Bend before 2025. Keith Sutherland, and brings added benefi ts City of Melbourne planning portfolio chair such as connecting with an under-utilised Nicholas Reece supports it, saying jobs tram corridor (unlike Collins St, which is and population growth should prevail over full!), as well as connecting with Southern residents’ berthing needs. Cross Station, Flagstaff Station, Melbourne Central Station and the new State Library Responding to a Residents 3000 forum on metro station (CBD North). November 2, Cr Reece said: “80,000 residents and 60,000 jobs is a bigger number than It would also service the burgeoning City 50 boats. Th ere were some very vocal boat North urban renewal precinct and help owners around the Mirvac development.” Victoria Harbour become the “Circular Quay” of Melbourne as the home of water “I don’t think it will interfere with boat traffi c commuter craft. in a very signifi cant way. Hopefully the Merry Christmas Docklands height of the bridge will allow boats to come Rail bridge and go.” We’ve added Santa hats for the season, so Th e Fishermans Bend Framework New-parent swans have been we hope we haven’t off ended them. Mirvac’s residential general manager Elysa recommends the reservation of a rail Anderson told the November 24 Docklands alignment downstream of the Bolte Bridge. proudly showing off their fl uff y As least we didn’t call them ducks this Networking Lunch she thought a tram off -spring around Victoria time! Merry Christmas Docklands. service would be a positive addition to the Docklands can live with any bridge which precinct (see our story on page 11). is the same height of the Bolte, and this is Harbour. Th anks for another great year, from Docklands News. And in this edition Ministerial Advisory Continued page 2. 2 DOCKLANDS NEWS ISSUE 137 A tale of three bridges Suite 108, 198 Harbour Esplanade Continued from page 1. Price that the framework authors did not Pedestrian/cyclist bridge PO Box 23008 Docklands 8012 where the framework’s recommendation consult the port on the practicalities of rail Tel: 8689 7979 Th is proposal is like a bad dream that just becomes problematic. bridges. www.docklandsnews.com.au won’t go away. Development Victoria (and Government transport planner Dimitri Mr Price confi rmed, however, that the port in its previous iterations, Places Victoria and Advertising Lolas told the November 8 community would need a freight connection between VicUrban) takes every opportunity to draw Hyper-local print works for advertisers consultation that a future rail bridge would, Webb Dock and its facilities on the northern this bridge into future plans for Docklands in our digital world because local indeed, be as high as the Bolte. side of the river in the future. (only to be told by the community to take it people are interested in local news. But this is impossible – an opinion “Over time, it’s fair to say there will need to off ). confi rmed at a diff erent meeting hosted by To sell to the Docklands community, be a rail connection to Webb Dock. What Th e nightmare proposal appears in the the Docklands Chamber of Commerce on speak with Shane Scanlan: does that rail connection look like? Th e framework just upstream of the Bolte Bridge. M: 0419 542 625 November 30. answer is, honestly, at this moment, I don’t Tel: 8689 7979 Port of Melbourne executive general know,” he said. “We haven’t spent time Like the freight link, this proposal would [email protected] manager Jason Price said: “I’m also aware looking at that and the reason we haven’t have full community support if it was built that freight trains will not ever be able to looked at it is that it’s a fair way off for us.” at the height of the Bolte Bridge. But work Reader contributions are most come to the height of the Bolte Bridge. Th at’s to date is proceeding on the basis of an welcome. Please send letters, articles Future technology for moving containers, opening low-level bridge – which is clearly one thing I’m very confi dent of. Th ey’ll however, is likely to save Docklands from and images to: never be able to traverse at the height of the unacceptable. [email protected] a low bridge. Unlike trains, self-powered, Bolte Bridge. It’s just impossible for a loco container-carrying autonomous vehicles At the November 8 consultation, framework set to be able to do so.” Th e deadline for the Febuary edition is can climb steep slopes and can turn sharp co-author and transport planner Dimitri January 25. Mr Lolas believes a train can climb to the top corners. Lolas said he knew nothing about the of the Bolte because it would already be at 20 proposal and admitted it had been included Publisher: Shane Scanlan metres above the ground when it crossed the Habitat Trust chairman, Professor Allan at the insistence of Development Victoria. Journalist: Sunny Liu M1 freeway. Skyrail is clearly in favour with Rodger, told Docklands News that existing the Victorian Government! tram technology would easily be able to It’s up to Docklanders to again tell climb the height of the Bolte Bridge. government authorities that open waterways Follow us on Twitter And, while a train would have some are integral to the future of our suburb. It’s “It would be child’s play to implement a @Docklands_News kilometres to gain elevation on the south what makes us Docklands. side of the river, this is not the case on tram-based freight system at that height Like us on Facebook the north. Th e draft Fishermans Bend today,” he said. If they want to choke Docklands with Docklands News Framework appears to have been solely bridges, then they might as well fi ll in the In its response to the draft framework, the assessed on elements within its own harbour and sell off the reclaimed land for Opinions expressed by contributors are Docklands Chamber of Commerce is likely geographic boundary. It’s almost as if what more residential towers! not necessarily shared by the publisher. to support the reservation of the freight happens in the rest of Melbourne doesn’t alignment on the strict condition that any Responses to the draft framework are due by have relevance. future bridge is built at the height of the December 15 – see https://engage.vic.gov. An example of this is a revelation from Mr Bolte. au/fi shermans-bend-draft-framework

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Please support our advertisers because without them we would have no Docklands News ISSUE 137 DOCKLANDS NEWS 3 Melbourne Commemorating the life of Coen is the most Momentum is building to commemorate in Docklands the life of Coen Ashton who died aged 20 in secretive October.

Coen and his family spent a lot of time here Th e City of Melbourne accessing the best of Australia’s medical care. continues to be the most Born with cystic fi brosis, Coen had a double- lung transplant in 2012, recovered well but secretive metropolitan suff ered kidney failure about two years ago. council, with more than a His mum Dawn, who works in Docklands, quarter of its decisions being supports a move by local businessman Andrew Ward who wants to have the made behind closed doors. playground at the southern end of Harbour Esplanade named after Coen. Th e state government on December 1 released its annual survey of local “Coen was an inspirational child,” Dawn government performance, and said. “His story encourages other kids to Melbourne is getting worse when it comes follow their dreams.” to including the public. “His message was always that tough times In 2015-16, the City of Melbourne didn’t have to mean dark days. He never determined 26.65 per cent of its decisions wasted a day.” in secret but last fi nancial year slipped Coen was the fi rst person to be awarded back to 28.85 per cent. all three of Th e Pride of Australia medals As an excuse, the council says it made – state, national and Peoples Choice. fewer decisions overall, which resulted in Mr Ward trained Coen in his gymnasium a higher proportion of secrecy. in 2012 while the family was staying in “Th e total number of resolutions made in Docklands awaiting organ donation. With Above: Dawn Ashton and Andrew Ward in the playground they want renewed and renamed. Below: Mr Ward assisting Coen in 2012. confi dential session actually decreased to only 20 per cent lung function and suff ering 90, compared to 105 in 2015-16,” it said. diabetes, young Coen struggled with physical exercise, but needed to build his strength to be close to both the Royal Children’s Th e state average for decisions made in to endure the necessary post-operation Hospital and Th e Alfred, which was the only secret is 9.49 per cent and has been falling rehabilitation. hospital in Australia to undertake organ steadily in recent years. Mr Ward said the playground needed an transplants on children. Two Victorian councils held all their overhaul and it would be appropriate to Struggling fi nancially and living on their decision making in public in 2016-17 – name a revamped park after Coen. boat, the Yarra’s Edge community literally the City of Greater Dandenong and Mt took the family in – contributing more Alexander Shire. “Coen would ride his kick scooter over here from Yarra’s Edge with his little brother Kai. than $10,000 for apartment rent at a local Th e Shire of East Gippsland had the worst It was a special place for him, even though fundraiser. record, with 41.5 per cent – but explained he couldn’t do much more than watch,” Mr Mr Ward, a member of the representative that contractual matters made up 34 of Ward said. group of the Docklands Community Forum memorial for the playground, he says the its 39 secret decisions. It said that, unlike expects the wider Docklands community to playground is currently not of a suitable most councils, it doesn’t have the power As a 13-year-old, Coen rode a jet ski the support his plan for appropriate recognition standard to carry Coen’s name. to delegate decisions to offi cers. length of the Murray River to raise funds for for Coen. and awareness of organ donation. Today, his Dawn agrees, saying that capital works In the metropolitan area, the next worst inspirational story features in the national He said the early signs were encouraging renewal would present a perfect opportunity off ender (after Melbourne) is Frankston education curriculum. and he had started the required process to to name the area after her son. (17.4 per cent). Among provincial organise a suitable memorial for Coen. councils, the worst are Mildura (20.5 per When the family came to Melbourne to await “A new park, with a new look and a new cent) and LaTrobe (17.3 per cent). donor lungs, they settled here in Docklands And while he is immediately pursuing a name would be perfect,” she said.

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Please support our advertisers because without them we would have no Docklands News 4 DOCKLANDS NEWS ISSUE 137 Cladding issue is going nowhere fast By Shane Scanlan protect property values. murky depths of defi ning the liability of private building inspectors and how they are Th e Victorian Cladding Taskforce has piloted insured (or not!). Th e state government is refi ning an audit methodology and has already come up with about 1400 buildings it believes as Under the current law, building orders ways to detect fl ammable “most likely having Aluminium Composite must be made against individual owners, cladding and prevent more Panels (ACP) with a polyethylene (PE) core an unworkable situation in world of strata or Expanded Polystyrene (EPS)”. living. being installed on buildings in Th e taskforce was critical of the earlier Owners’ corporations are rightly nervous the future, but is doing nothing joint VBA/CoM audit and recommends an about their liability too – particularly in the to determine who should pay independent review of this work. current political climate where the state government refuses to legislatively restore John Th awites and Ted Baillieu explain their interim In turn, the government is critical of the VBA for such re-work. report. the rights that the courts have recently and has ordered it to “lift its game” and audit stripped from them. the whole state and also become a feared On December 1, it released the Victorian in legal dispute ever since and, as reported presence on building sites, much the same Added to all this, is also a growing belief that Cladding Taskforce’s interim report. But last month, the matter is not due back in the as WorkSafe inspectors have become. governments are over-reaching on this issue. the taskforce is yet to turn its attention to Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal questions of responsibility and liability, (VCAT) until late next year. But the question has to be asked: If the VBA Consultant engineer Neil McClelland told without which, no cladding may actually be starts issuing more building orders, won’t an owners’ corporation “Chairpersons’ LU Simon is separately challenging in the forcibly replaced. that just mean more work for the courts in Lounge” event on November 22 that much Supreme Court the Victorian Building the absence of clearer defi nitions of liability? unnecessary re-work and soaring insurance In the past month, the builders of the Authority’s (VBA) powers to direct it to fi x six premiums were likely. Lacrosse and Exo towers in Docklands have other inner city buildings. Th e taskforce report reveals that, in 91 per agreed to replace cladding. cent of cases identifi ed by the VBA, the He pointed to the impracticality of some new Th e government established the Victorian designers had actually specifi ed combustible testing regimes. One new test, he said was But, signifi cantly, both builders – LU Simon Cladding Taskforce in response to the tragic materials. So demanding rework from conducted at a temperature above which and Lendlease – have volunteered to do Grenfell fi re in London in June. It is co- builders would appear grossly unfair. aluminium itself melts. the work without admitting liability. In the chaired by former premier Ted Baillieu and Lacrosse case, LU Simon has specifi cally former ALP minister John Th waites. Roles and responsibilities for building Another future consequence, he said, could not agreed to pay for the work and its legal inspection and enforcement are equally be water leaking through facades. At that time, the VBA and CoM were working battles roll on. blurred between municipal and state through their own audit, which revealed 83 In Victoria Harbour, Lendlease is preparing authorities, as evidenced by the apparent It’s been more than three years since the fi re buildings for further examination. In June, to replace the white decorative screen diffi culties the council and VBA have in that tore up the side of Lacrosse, resulting in agreed-solutions had been found for all but around the Exo building. Th e work will be working together. Will this improve or the evacuation of more than 400 residents. 17. done progressively over coming months. worsen when a state building inspector is Building orders issued by the City of Th at list still has 14 buildings on it, which appointed, as directed by building minister Th e construction methodology means the Melbourne (CoM) shortly after have been the City of Melbourne refuses to reveal to Richard Wynne? And, there is also the building will be eff ectively unwrapped.

Please support our advertisers because without them we would have no Docklands News ISSUE 137 DOCKLANDS NEWS 5 Minister signs off West Gate Tunnel EES By Sunny Liu

Planning Minister Richard Wynne has signed off West Gate Tunnel’s Environmental Eff ects Statement (EES) with minor changes suggested for the project.

Th e Wurundjeri Way Extension will have an intersection In his assessment of the road project, near Dynon Rd. Mr Wynne recommends lowering the proposed elevated Wurundjeri Way Way extension would preclude a valuable extension to create a levelled intersection connection between Docklands and North between Dynon Rd and Wurundjeri Way. Melbourne.

In the alternative design, the full Mr Wynne says the lowered extension, being signalisation at the interchange will cause 2.6 metres above ground, was “consistent delays to vehicles travelling to the south with the requests made by Ashe Morgan”. and will likely reduce traffi c volume on Mr Wynne says he believed the lowering of Wurundjeri Way. the Wurundjeri Way extension would have Th e existing V/Line stabling facility “negligible implications” for traffi c and under the proposed elevated extension transport. Docklands’ rising star just east of Dynon Rd will be relocated However, the overpass’s height reduction “I do think it takes a certain person to live further west, enabling the extension to be could create further delay to the Dynon Rd Docklander April Goldsby is a in Docklands. It depends on where you are substantially lowered. link traffi c in both directions by increasing crossing time by between 15 and 26 seconds rising star in modelling. drawn to and, to me, Docklands is a great Reducing the above-ground height from place to live,” she said. 10 to 2.6 metres can also facilitate future per vehicle during peak hours. residential and rail projects at Docklands’ Mr Wynne acknowledges that, from a At just 19 years old, Ms Goldsby has already Ms Goldsby started modelling from the age neighbour, E-Gate. safety perspective, an overpass would be been a candidate for Miss Tourism and Miss of 12 and decided modelling was her dream more preferable than an intersection at this World Australia and has been featured in an profession when she was around 15. Mr Wynne also said it would potentially location. editorial spread in the Elle magazine. She said she jumped at any opportunities make better future connections from Wurundjeri Way to E-Gate and North and Nonetheless, the inconvenience caused She made the move from hometown that would help with her career, such as the West Melbourne. by the levelled spaghetti connection of Canberra to Docklands a year ago and said beauty pageant Miss Tourism she contested Wurundjeri Way and Dynon Rd is a small win she felt incredibly lucky to be waking up to in November. A possibly shorter ramp to pedestrian for Docklands by potentially diverting traffi c such a view every day. and cycling routes will also improve Promoting tourism in Australia was always away from Wurundjeri Way and reducing the accessibility between North Melbourne “Docklands has such a relaxed vibe and it’s something she felt passionate about. number of cars travelling into Docklands. (to be changed to West Melbourne) like a paradise to me,” she said. “I love travelling and I’m always living station, E-Gate and Docklands. Further discussion and information from the “Everything here feels so diff erent from what somewhere new. So running for Miss Western Distributor Authority is required Th e District Docklands’ owner Ashe I had before. It’s almost glamorous because I Tourism was the perfect fi t for me,” she said. before the design changes are fi nalised. Morgan made a submission to the West get to do something diff erent each day.” “I wanted to get more people to know more Gate Tunnel Independent Advisory More information can be found on planning. Docklands’ blend of social life, accessibility about Australia and encourage them to visit Committee (IAC) in September, vic.gov.au/environment-assessment/ and environment drew Ms Goldsby here. here and of course Docklands!” arguing that the elevated Wurundjeri projects/west-gate-tunnel-project

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Harbour Esplanade will come alive at the end of the month with the arrival of Volvo Ocean Race yachts as well as New Year’s Eve celebrations.

Some 125,000 people are expected to fl ock Th e Targo Florio rally brought car enthusiasts to Harbour Esplanade. to Docklands to get up close and personal with the seven mega-yachts which have to be tilted over to get under the Bolte Bridge. Race organisers will establish a village at the Targa Florio rally north basin of Victoria Harbour (Cow up a Tree) where City of Melbourne pontoons a car runway with classic cars and Ferraris in have been reused to form a mini-marina Docklands was the start the spotlight. (pictured right). and fi nish points for world- More than 200 classic cars from international makers such as Alfa Romeo, Ferrari, Bugatti, Th e new berthing facility is to be used in the Th e boats themselves are expected on renowned Italian vintage car Lancia, Maserati and BMW participated in future by Port Phillip Ferries rather than its December 28, but organisers have no control the prestigious race. current location at Water Plaza. rally, Targa Florio, as it made over how fast or slow competitors make their Th e vintage cars travelled from Docklands way from Cape Town to Docklands. Th e its international debut in Locals will have noticed the departure to Geelong, the Great Ocean Road, via boats leave on December 2 for Hong Kong. of Seven Seeds Pty Ltd – the operator of Victoria in November. Queenscliff before being transported by ferry Hortus Cafe. Development Victoria says Docklands is again one of the City of to Mornington Peninsula and to Yarra Valley the glasshouse structure will be used as a Melbourne’s New Year’s Eve live sites, with Participants, enthusiasts and celebrities and eventually back to their sponsor’s village terminal by Port Phillip Ferries. television coverage from Channel 7. attended scrutineering on Harbour in front of NAB on Sunday, December 3. Esplanade on November 29 before the Th e Volvo race village will operate between Fireworks will again be fi red at midnight Th e Targa Florio Australian Tribute was the drivers embarked on their 1175km race. December 27 and January 2, with a range of from rooftops and the council says Harbour fi rst time Targa was held outside of Sicily in community activities and attractions. Esplanade will be the best vantage point. Harbour Esplanade was transformed into the rally’s 101-year history. Book Now

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Please support our advertisers because without them we would have no Docklands News ISSUE 137 DOCKLANDS NEWS 7 Where Docklands Fourth term for Joh Maxwell residents are

Docklands Chamber of employed Commerce (DCC) president Many of the Docklands Joh Maxwell has been re- residents are information elected for a fourth term. technology (IT) professionals Mrs Maxwell was elected unopposed and bankers, recent census following the chamber’s annual general employment data shows. meeting at Oscar’s Table in NewQuay on November 16. Employment statistics by the Australian Joining her as vice-president is chamber Bureau of Statistics show 13.9 per cent media director Shane Wylie, who is new to of working Docklanders are in computer the executive committee. Glenda Archibald system design and related services, 6.4 per is the new treasurer and Paul Kiesler cent are in banking and 5.4 per cent are remains secretary. working in cafes and restaurants.

Also new to the executive are Marlene Among the number of working Docklands Ebejer and Justin Jones. residents, 67.3 per cent are working Th e executive members are: Johanna full-time and 20.6 per cent are working Maxwell (Tours on Trike); Shane Wylie part-time. (OurPoeticPrince Brand and Media Simon Kuestenmacher, director of Management); Glenda Archibald (Archibald Th e Docklands Chamber of Commerce executive committee and staff . research at the Demographics Group, said Builders); Paul Keisler (O’Brien Group Docklands attracted full-time working Arena); Kerry York (NRY Plumbing); Mo Melbourne’s precincts program. working together, we can ensure our precinct professionals because it was the fi nance Hamdouna (Mo Works); Glenn Donnelly continues to grow and thrive,” Mrs Maxwell and employment hub. (City Residential Real Estate); Melissa She said highlights during 2016/17 included: said. Forester (Bendigo Bank); Marlene Ebejer “Docklands is the headquarters of many ■ Growth in Facebook followers from 22,000 (Ebejer and Associates Lawyers); and Justin large banks and corporations. So many to 129,108; and “Without commercially viable businesses of the employees there live in Docklands Jones (Th e Sebel Melbourne Docklands within Docklands, we will wither and dry ■ Re-introduction of quarterly stakeholders because it’s close to their work and it gives and Th e Sebel Residences Melbourne up. Our waterways are the jewel in the forums. them the urban lifestyle,” he said. Docklands). crown for Melbourne. With activation In her president’s report, Mrs Maxwell “Your chamber of commerce is your of the waterways, this will support the Th e unemployment rate in Docklands is reported that the chamber had successfully eyes, ears and voice for the precinct. We broader precinct across retail, hospitality, 7.7 per cent, slightly higher than the 6.6 applied for four-year’s funding via the City of encourage all members to be active and, entertainment and liveability.” per cent across Victoria.

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By Philip Spender transport has been left to the private sector. Array and Yarra Point towers. In the medium term, Todd Rd, Lorimer St A Bolte Bridge option could not support and Wurundjeri Way remain freight routes, the tram weight and is now cut off by new In contributing this article I but it is intended that freight be directed buildings and future permitted construction onto the freeways and an elevated rail link is have thought it best to narrow on the north side of the river. Also journey reserved for the 2025+ timeframe. things down to what’s changed time would be substantially more than the Without these changes, the congestion will other options. since last time in the 2013/14 be overwhelming and I believe fl awlessly A new option, Hartley St was assessed and executing the transport plan is challenging. period. preferred. Th e tram bridge would start at If you accept that trams are necessary, Yarra’s Edge at ground level and would end As background the key community concerns while also acknowledging Melbourne’s bias at ground level at Collins Landing on the back then were: towards them and historically no FB tram north side, providing a longer span enabling corridor was ever protected, then how you more height, and including walking, cycling ■ Fishermans Bend (FB) renewal was connect FB to Southern Cross station and and emergency service vehicle access. insuffi ciently planned and a future ghetto the CBD is the question. would be created in our back yard; Under this option, Point Park is saved, there If the original Webb Bridge rail link was is no physical construction impact on the ■ Traffi c congestion from Webb Dock retained and Yarra’s Edge development was marina, the six plus metre bridge height expansion; started 100 metres west back in the 80s, lessens the impact on currently berthed ■ Th e proposed tram bridge through Yarra’s how much better it would be. But the lack of boats, assessed as being around 45 yachts Edge. Phil Spender listens to questions at the November 8 foresight is what it is. and large motor boats with fl y bridges. consultation at Library at Th e Dock. When the State Government changed in late Five options were evaluated and evidenced Th ere is also the potential for a tram stop 2014 the undertakings I heard were: in multi-criteria analysis. location integrated with the master planned Th e liveability, provision of schools, services Queens Bridge, which includes the 109 line. retail hub at the corner of Lorimer St and ■ Th ey would recast FB and were clear and green space and the diversity of the Th ere will be fi ve tramlines that funnel into a Point Park Crescent West, because the line it wasn’t a start all over again exercise, built form appear to be greatly improved bottleneck that was expanded only two years runs at street level. By crossing Lorimer St, but an attempt to deal with its many and more appealing to families and broader ago. More trams and the new big D2 trams the tram line will break up traffi c fl ows in shortcomings; demographics. will fully utilise the capacity. Lorimer St to assist access to all the Yarra’s ■ Th ey would withdraw the transport plan Edge towers which is already congested at Th e government has purchased the General Charles Grimes Bridge was what everyone and recast it. Th ey indicated the original peak hour. Motors site, which will be the catalytic wanted to see work, but the Montague/ Point Park tram route wouldn’t happen core of the project. Already businesses and Lorimer St intersection is now the busiest Clearly there is some, but less, impact on and would try very hard to make a Charles institutions are in discussions to stay or in Melbourne, so tramlines could not be the marina and it directly aff ects some boat Grimes Bridge route work; and locate in FB. Th e overwhelming feedback has feasibly added. It would have involved an owners. But, logically, the marina could ■ Th ey committed to transparency, the been they must have public transport and elevated structure wrapping around the continue to have a future. Planning is shown formation of a Ministerial Advisory they have been very specifi c about trams. existing towers in very close proximity, as occurring from now to 2020 with bridge Committee including community Since 2013/14, the port has been privatised, creating noise problems and an eyesore. completion by 2025. representatives and wide-ranging Webb Dock expanded, the freeway system Th e service road in Lorimer St would be Marina tenants are the most aff ected and consultation. widened and modifi ed, and a Westgate seriously impacted, deteriorating access what remains to be seen is the process by Tunnel proposal is well advanced. Subsequently, I was appointed one of the to the Yarra’s Edge towers and reducing which they will be engaged to work through Congestion and the large increase in three community representatives and have Lorimer St’s capacity. Construction logistics the issues and determine what the future traffi c volume are now evident, so FB as a been deeply involved ever since. I would and noise impact were also deemed too plan for the marina is going to be. peninsula must have a transport plan that is observe it’s been far more benefi cial being problematic. In conclusion, the latest FB draft framework part of the process than agitating from delivered early, to prevent transport gridlock. Point Park was stridently opposed last time is a signifi cant improvement over the outside but, after all this work, both Th e transport plan includes heavy and government provided an undertaking where things were previously, but some opportunities and issues remain. underground rail linking the west to the this option wouldn’t happen. Point Park impairment of the marina remains. CBD and the east through FB (Metro 2), green space destroyed, cutting into the but the transport planners advise fi nancing Port traffi c and congestion, if the transport What’s changed? marina structure and cutting off most and the capacity to build it, given Metro 1 plan is not delivered early, appear to be the Melbourne’s rapid growth is now becoming boats from the bay would have aff ected is in construction, means its in the 2025+ biggest community challenge. a reality. FB’s 480 ha of land within fi ve km the viability and led to the demise of the timeframe. of the CBD will become the largest urban marina, resulting in signifi cant impairment Submissions can be made by December 15 renewal project in Australia and its context Earlier delivery of cycling, walking, buses of amenity for both marina tenants and the at www.fi shermansbend.vic.gov.au and within Plan Melbourne 2017-2050 is better and trams is therefore being planned to get Yarra’s Edge community. Finally, because of public hearings will occur in early 2018. Th e understood. Controls will be introduced to to the most ambitious targets of 80 per cent the shorter span, the tramline would have Framework and Planning Controls will be deliver planned development, not rampant cycling, walking and public transport and been elevated through Yarra’s Edge creating fi nalised by mid-2018, at which time the 30- overdevelopment. only 20 per cent of journeys by car. Water a signifi cant visual and noise impact for the 40 year redevelopment journey begins.

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Member for Albert Park Martin Foley felt the heat from Yarra’s Edge residents on November 8 over an apparent broken election promise.

Mr Foley vehemently denies promising the But, he said, the major reason was so it could between 2020 and 2025. government would not build a tram bridge be used for emergency services coming out Yarra’s Edge residents passionately criticised between Docklands and Yarra’s Edge in the of the city to Fishermans Bend. the recommended tram bridge. lead up to the 2014 state election. Mr Lolas also revealed that the bridge would One speaker said: “You might say that Rather, he says, he ruled out a specifi c not be raised, once it had crossed the river it’s only 49 boats, but each of those boats alignment from the western end of the ANZ into Yarra’s Edge. He said it would cross represents family and community. One boat Centre on the north bank through Point Park Lorimer St at ground level and would be there represents a community and a family on the Yarra’s Edge side and into Fishermans raised again to cross the M1 freeways. and possibly a business connected to that Bend. He ruled out a tunnel as a viable option boat.” He further says the government committed saying: “Th e problem with tunnelling is that Another said: “We all like the marina. We to explore all other tram route options. But, it creates a very long portal. What it does like the boats. We’re living there for a three years later, the direct route between at each end is it creates a barrier between lifestyle choice. If you take away part of that Fishermans Bend and Southern Cross communities where that portal is.” lifestyle, then not only will property values Station remains the most viable. He also rejected water transport as an drop but people will be moving out of there.” “We committed as an opposition to make option. A common thread was that the marina was sure that the public transport solution would a major attractor in residents’ decision to not include losing the open space at Point Albert Park MLA Martin Foley. “We did look at water transport. I think move to Yarra’s Edge. Park and making sure that we went through we’ll continue to explore the opportunities a more transparent process about what the for some water transport connections. But “Th is bridge will kill the river,” another public transport arrangements would look water transport doesn’t meet that high resident said. Transport Victoria to government is for a like,” Mr Foley told an often noisy meeting. capacity movement of people that’s needed. six metre high bridge – fi xed, non-opening Mr Lolas said: “Doing nothing is But we’ll always remain open to it,” he said. “In terms of the commitment that was made, bridge. We are well aware that this will irresponsible so when you do something, and I made it to many people in this room. impact 49 of the 120 current lessees of Yarra’s Mr Lolas predicted that the tram bridge, if someone’s going to be aff ected. We’re not I made it to Mirvac and many others. In Edge.” accepted by the government, would be built unsympathetic bureaucrats in cardigans.” terms of that we would not cross the river at Mr Lolas said building the bridge three Point Park and that we would explore public metres higher would add 50 per cent to transport options that ensured the best way the cost and would result in access for only that the redevelopment that needs to occur another nine boats. in Fishermans Bend has a public transport, rather than a car focus.” “Why not an opening bridge?” he proposed. “Well, there’s a couple of reasons. An “And I, in all good faith and good conscience opening bridge, if you think about it, is and certainty believe that this proposal eff ectively building in a level crossing – it refl ects that commitment.” just happens to be on water. And that goes Many in the room took issue with Mr Foley’s against what we are trying to do on the rest version of events, claiming the commitment of the network, which is to get rid of level was for no bridge at all. crossings.” Government transport planner Dimitri Lolas “Secondly, the tram operations are impacted revealed that the proposed tram bridge as it adds to the cost of the operations and would be six metres off the water, which reduces the value of those tram services.” would allow full access to 71 of the 120 boats He said opening a bridge only a certain in Marina YE. number of times would put undue pressure “Th e recommendation for the bridge from on boat operators to meet the schedule. Government transport planner Dimitri Lolas.

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Yarra’s Edge is launching a class action seeking potentially $300 million compensation for diminished property values caused by the proposed tram bridge to Fishermans Bend.

Yarra’s Edge Class Action Committee (YCAC) spokesperson Catherine Dawson said the action would be launched early in 2018 and represented property owners, businesses, Marina YE and tenants of the marina. Mirvac reveals plans She said the group was in fi nal negotiations with Australia’s three largest class action legal fi rms. Th e chosen fi rm would act on a On the apartment tower front, Ms Hilbert “no win, no fee” basis. Th e Docklands Networking said Mirvac was “actively in the market with Voyager”. “Th ere’s certainly no issue with the lawyers Lunch travelled to Yarra’s Edge wanting to represent us,” Ms Dawson said. “It’s similar to Forge in that it really builds in November and heard fi rst- on its wharf-side heritage,” she said. “On She said that 1500 apartments would each hand about developer Mirvac’s this one we have a very strong focus of devalue by between $50,000 and $100,000. bringing the residential amenity up to the Th e loss of the marina and associated plans for the precinct. top levels.” amenity would also need to be calculated. “On level 43 there are communal spaces “Th e bridge proposal is still in a draft form, Mirvac’s residential general manager Elysa for residents and their guests. Th ere’s a but values have already been aff ected,” she Anderson (above) and senior development mix of indoor and outdoor off erings there. said. “Outside of bushfi res, there is no doubt manager Kate Hilbert outlined the remaining Internally we have a rooftop bar, cinema this will be one of the biggest class actions opportunities at Yarra’s Edge. and dining space and externally a yoga ever brought in Victoria.” Ms Hilbert told the lunch at Sassone Cicina lawn, barbecues and sunken fi re pit – a She said the action was being launched on A resident asks a question of local member Martin Foley lounge area for local residents.” Italiana on November 24 that Mirvac was an “opt out” basis. All aff ected individuals on November 8. concentrating on completing the Wharf’s Ms Anderson said she supported the and businesses are represented unless they Entrance piece of Yarra’s Edge. government’s tram crossing concept choose not to be. the mouth of the harbour at a level lower which, she pointed out was subject to than the Bolte Bridge. “Terraces Stage 2 is currently under Ms Dawson said committee members ongoing design and consultation. construction,” she said. “We’re looking to had accepted that the bridge could not be “I’d be very happy to receive emails from welcome our new residents into that area “But I think it will be a great piece of stopped and all that remained was to seek aff ected people in the rest of Docklands,” she early to mid-next year.” infrastructure for the community and will adequate compensation. said. have a very positive impact,” she said. She said the promenade and South Wharf “We have no other option,” she said. “Th e Ms Dawson is a Yarra’s Edge resident and Drive would both be extended. Th e next Networking Lunch will be held at so-called consultation is just a box-ticking marina berth tenant and is acting in a the Mission to Seafarers at 717 Flinders St exercise.” voluntary capacity. “We’re looking to get the fi nal piece of from 12 noon on Friday, March 16. Wharf’s Entrance into the market next year,” Ms Dawson encouraged owners and In her day job, she works for a Collins St she said. “Th at’s another set of terrace Tickets must be purchased in advance business in the rest of Docklands to consider fi nance company, which specialises in homes … so very much premium off ering by March 9. Tickets can be purchased by forming a closely-aligned Victoria Harbour property valuation on behalf of class action along the water front as well. Th at will be the ringing Docklands News on 8689 7980 or Class Action Committee (VCAC) if a freight lawyers. She can be contacted on cdawson@ fi nal piece to fi nish off Wharf’s Entrance.” emailing [email protected] or pedestrian/cyclist bridge was built across xantias.com.au

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Please support our advertisers because without them we would have no Docklands News ISSUE 137 DOCKLANDS NEWS 13 Homeless sculpture

Development Victoria (DV) is struggling fi nding a new home for the IOU sculpture, with its second attempt ending in failure last month.

Th e Mikala Dwyer sculpture was moved from its home since 2005 opposite the Watergate towers in Waterview Walk earlier this year when the open space was upgraded. Th e fi rst choice for a new home was on the riverbank beside the ANZ Centre but this plan fell over when the bank strongly objected because of a potential association Banksia revealed with indebtedness. And now the second choice at Water Plaza in Victoria Harbour has collapsed because Th e tower sits at the front of the old engineers are believed to have advised that Waterfront City Piazza, a move which was MAB Corporation proudly the wharf area could not take the weight. An overly-optimistic announcement. showed off its quirky Banksia strenuously resisted by residents in 2011. A small park has been built at the back of Development Victoria general manager – along Victoria Harbour Promenade suitable tower on November 30. the tower facing Docklands Drive. precincts, Simon Wilson, said: to be used by an increasing number of “Expert engineering advice supported the Mr Allt-Graham said the tower was residents to walk their dogs.” relocation of the IOU sculpture to Water Development director David Allt-Graham round primarily because of its capacity Plaza but, due to site conditions that only “Th e grassed area is also used by residents took a small group through the 18-storey, to mitigate negative wind eff ects. He became apparent during preliminary and visitors as a vantage point from where to round tower in NewQuay in advance of the said the design also allowed nearly every works, a decision has been taken to seek an watch the New Year’s Eve fi reworks.” fi rst residents moving in during December. apartment water views. alternative location for the IOU sculpture.” “In the past few days I have spoken to 15 He said MAB was treating the boutique Level 17 comprises two massive “We will now work with City of Melbourne people walking their dogs and all of them development as a demonstration of what penthouses. Below that are four levels and the artist to identify a new location for were unaware of your plans to relocate the was still to come in the precinct. of “sky homes”. Other fl oors have seven the artwork.” three structures onto the small grassed area.” apartments of various confi gurations. With only 108 apartments (and with 30 per Th e decision not to locate the sculpture “Th ey were all disappointed that the grassed cent being three-bedroom), Banksia is a Mr Allt-Graham said only one apartment at Water Plaza was welcomed by resident area was chosen as the new site. Th ey all departure from what Docklands has come to remained unsold and that prices had John Jackson who had earlier written: “Th e said they had not received any notifi cations expect from MAB. ranged from $600,000 to $5 million. grassed area in question is one of only two in their mailboxes concerning your plans.”

Please support our advertisers because without them we would have no Docklands News 14 DOCKLANDS NEWS ISSUE 137 Trams short change local commuters By Sunny Liu supposed to benefi t consumers.” In October, tram 86 travelling to and Commuters and residents from Waterfront City had 77.57 per cent punctuality, the lowest among all in Docklands often face the trams in the city and only marginally frustration of being told to get higher than the 77 per cent threshold before Yarra Trams to compensate its off a tram ahead of their stop passengers. due to late running, but Yarra Mr Kakos said delays happened Trams says short shunts are frequently on tram 86 and being in the Inadequate drainage Free Tram Zone means compensation unavoidable. was off the table. drainage system isn’t well-planned for the “Th ere’s a punctuality issue with tram Tram routes 30, 70, 75 and 86 heading Residents have complained sudden amount of rain that comes and goes.” 86 in particular. Because it’s in a Free towards Docklands can often terminate Tram Zone, (Yarra Trams) don’t need to about the continuous fl ooding A small layer of water would be formed from before their designated terminal, with the compensate their passengers and seems very little rain and it would take from up to driver urging passengers to get on the next issue at the underpass on the to be less concerned about punctuality,” two hours for it to drain away, Mr Chan said. tram. corner of Wurundjeri Way and Mr Kakos said. Th e City of Melbourne acknowledged NewQuay resident John Kakos said he A Yarra Trams spokesperson said Dudley St. Dudley St, managed by VicRoads, often believed trams terminating ahead of their collisions, traffi c jams, emergency service experienced short-term fl ooding due to an destinations was a tactic used by Yarra Trams requests or rallies could often cause NewQuay resident Tim Chan said heavy rain out-dated drainage system, despite upgrade to “make their stats look better”. trams to turn short of their destination. would often cause fl ooding at the underpass, works in 2011. Mr Kakos said, on a few occasions, he had damaging cars and closing off roads. “We recognise that a tram terminating Th ree pumps built during the early to get off trams at Central Pier instead of the short of its destination can be frustrating He said after a storm on November 17, a car development of Docklands discharge designated destination Waterfront City. for passengers and we do what we can to was stuck at the underpass and three of the stormwater to Moonee Ponds Creek. “It can be quite inconvenient, especially for minimise the number of instances.” four lanes going into Docklands Drive were A council spokesperson said the Dudley St elderly and disabled people. Th ey should be unusable due to fl ooding. “However, in many cases it is unavoidable underpass was the lowest point of a densely taken to the end of the journey,” he said. in order to provide a balanced service,” “It’s annoying to see that the infrastructure developed 124 hectare catchment area, “I think (Yarra Trams) does this to make the spokesperson said. in Melbourne isn’t coping with the weather hence water could easily accumulate at the their reliability appear better. But they are conditions,” he said. “Seems like the location.

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Th e development plan says community Th e City of Melbourne has consultation was conducted in 2015 but only one written submission and several verbal supported MAB Corporation’s comments were received. plans to build about 2000 new Th e plan says: “MAB have carefully apartments in fi ve new towers considered the responses received from the local community, namely concern around at NewQuay West. traffi c congestion, overshadowing and building scale.” Th e development of Ron Barassi Snr Park triggered a renegotiation of the previously- “Th e proposed development plan addresses agreed 2007 master plan for the area. At the concerns and responds to them by that time, MAB planned a series of low-rise mitigating overshadowing to public spaces, townhouses on the edge of Victoria Harbour. testing the local traffi c network capacity and Five new towers are planned for NewQuay West. providing appropriate scale of development.” It now proposes three towers of up to 120 metres to be built over the water, with just MAB claims the low level of commentary an eight-metre wide public promenade of Ron Barassi Snr Park and a proposed discretionary and will be dictated and as an endorsement for the plan. “… it (reduced from 12m in the 2007 plan). linear park which separates the three subject to change depending on market should also be noted that the low number waterfront towers from two towers on forces of the developer.” of submissions made by the community In their report to the November 21 Future Docklands Drive. can in itself be seen as an indicator that Melbourne Committee, council offi cers “Nevertheless, applications for individual Cr Rohan Leppert said at the meeting: the NewQuay West Development Plan said the promenade would be “too narrow towers will no doubt come through the “Th e 2007 development plan is an represents a good outcome for the precinct,” to cater for the likely mix of pedestrian and system and will be assessed by our and underdevelopment of the site, particularly the plan says. cyclist traffi c”. DELWP’s planners with as much scrutiny along the waterfront with the two to three- as can possibly be applied. But as far as Overall, the new plan grants MAB an Th e towers signifi cantly overshadow Victoria storey town houses hogging all of that quite the development plan goes, I think this is increase in gross fl oor area of 27,365sqm Harbour but, unlike planning rules outside expensive waterfront.” an improvement on the status quo and I’m of Docklands, the local waterways are not – from an originally approved 159,325sqm in “I’m not sure that the new proposal is happy to support it.” protected from overshadowing. the 2007 development plan to 186,690sqm. an underdevelopment. It’s probably the Council offi cers also criticised an opposite of that, but it is consistent with Planning chair Nicholas Reece said: “I’m At their November 21 meeting, councillors “insuffi cient on-street parking supply to the rest of the precincts in Docklands in pleased to say that these changes will lead voted unanimously to support the new cater for the likely level of visitor parking that this development plan that is being to improvements in the amenity and open development plan. Th e ultimate approval demand” and the amount of overshadowing recommended for approval is highly space in this part of the city.” rests with Planning Minister Richard Wynne. First MQ residential tower “Anti-climb Lendlease and Mitsubishi Estate Asia will device” bid Lendlease and Mitsubishi each hold a 50 per cent interest in the Estate Asia are developing building. Channel 7 wants planning Melbourne Quarter’s fi rst “Th e joint venture with Mitsubishi Estate permission to install a Asia demonstrates the strength of our plans 16-metre long “anti-climb residential building, East to revitalise the western end of Flinders Tower. St into a new and thriving residential and device” on its rooftop facing commercial neighbourhood, including what Etihad Stadium. will be our largest residential building in Construction of the 44-storey East Tower Australia,” Ms Rampa said. started early last month. In the planning application, Channel 7 Managing director of Mitsubishi Estate proposes to build a device from fencing Located at 628 Flinders St, once completed, Asia, Mr Shojiro Kojima, said: “Th is is material or barbed wire on the edge of the East Tower will comprise 719 apartments. the fi rst time Mitsubishi Estate Asia has building’s roof by the stadium concourse. Lendlease’s Kylie Rampa said: “We are invested in Melbourne, and East Tower in In June, fi ve activists scaled the Channel reimagining this part of Melbourne’s CBD as the Melbourne Quarter precinct will off er 7 building to support refugees, raising a new city landmark, with more than 50 per refi ned apartment living in close proximity security concerns. Th e height of the cent of the precinct dedicated to public open to the shops, galleries and restaurants that proposed anti-climb fence is yet to be space.” the city of Melbourne is renowned.” decided.

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Th e struggle to fund the restoration of Docklands-based tall ship Alma Doepel continues to lag behind an ominous timeline.

Th e chair of non-for-profi t Sail and Adventure Alan Edenborough told a fundraising lunch at Central Pier on November 16 that $100,000 per month was needed in the next six months. Mr Edenborough said $600,000 was Rob Brown and Maddy Kennedy at the celebration. desperately needed to get Alma back in the water before residential development forced the removal of Shed 2 where the ship is 12-month success story currently being restored. Alena McDonald addresses the fundraiser. Alma is a 113-year-old, three-masted needed stability and normality. schooner built in 1903 for coastal trading She spoke fondly of her time at sea and Social enterprise Whitelion last Maddy Kennedy is one of the successes. and is the last remaining vessel of her type. the important lessons she learned from an month celebrated 12 months of She spoke at the event about turning her early age. From 1975 until 1999 she operated as a sail- turning young lives around via “broken” life around after a history of ice training vessel for youth groups. “What mattered was that you were part addiction and abusive relationships. of a team. You had responsibilities and, its Wheelly Good Coff ee cafe at Requiring extensive refurbishment to together, we made Alma sail,” she said. “I was hitting rock bottom after rock stay in survey, Alma was laid up until Library at Th e Dock. bottom,” she said. “I was looking at jail time.” restoration started in 2010. Part of that time “On the fi nal day, the offi cial crew stood she was berthed at Port Macquarie where aside and we voted our team mates into In welcoming guests to a celebration on She moved from NSW to Victoria for she functioned as a museum ship before crew positions and we sailed the ship November 10, CEO Mark Watt said: “We’re rehabilitation “and then this miracle started returning to Melbourne to commence her – forty 15-17-year-olds took charge of a celebrating one year of these wonderful to happen”. full restoration. three-masted top-sail schooner!” baristas we have here. We are seeing young Whitelion founder Rob Brown said Maddy people’s lives changing in front of us.” Speaking at the lunch was Alena McDonald Ms McDonald said she had done many had “graduated” beyond barista skills and who met her husband Matt sailing on Alma things in her life since, but nothing Whitelion recruits young people at risk and was now taking on admin and secretarial Doepel as a teenager. compared. trains them in hospitality to provide much- duties with Whitelion.

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Christmas is fast approaching and Docklands will bring on a variety of Christmas activities for the whole family to enjoy.

Ice skating with Santa at O’Brien ■ Kids craft; also receive a free gingerbread man with unlimited rides purchased. Group Arena ■ Children workshop at Saluministi;

Th is Christmas, O’Brien Group Arena ■ Open door singers choir; Melbourne Star presents ice-skating with Santa. ■ Laughter Club; and Melbourne’s skyline will be lit up with a kaleidoscope of colours with a Christmas Bringing a new experience to kids, they can ■ EuRaw fi lm screening. LED lightshow. meet and greet Santa while having fun on ice. From December 2-24 the doors will be NewQuay Christmas projections From December 13-24, the Melbourne open on the weekends from 11am-3pm. Star Observation Wheel will be running Glittering Christmas light projections shows from 6pm until late. Whether on Community Christmas Event will bring Victoria Harbour to life. From the wheel or watching it from outside, it is December 1-25, a light show will be something everyone can enjoy. Library at the Dock Community Christmas displayed between 9pm and 11pm. will be celebrated from 10am-3pm on Light House Dream time December 9. Th is is the biggest day on Th e Th is is perfect for those looking to have a Dock’s end-of-year calendar. night out by the water or with the family. Th e Light House at 888 Collins St displays Th e festive and colourful display will be a light show from dusk to midnight, seven for visiting Inviting friends, families and local residents projected on the Silence sculptures along days a week, every day of the year. to participate in a joyous and vibrant event, NewQuay Promenade. Th is aims to create However, in festive preparation a 12 Days local community groups, library services and a diff erent way for people to experience of Christmas Light Show will be displayed students Lendlease have organised fun festivities for Docklands as well as spreading Christmas all. for the whole family to enjoy. cheer. Visiting Cambodian students Th e anchoring event is Christmas Bake Off , Using lights that are 100 per cent powered where residents are invited to whip up their Wonderland Junior Fun Park by solar panels, the facade of the building Sompeas Sokh and Veun Voan favourite Christmas baking recipes and will run a light show that lasts for 10 (above) were thrilled to take a share their desserts with others. Small token Docklands’ Wonderland Junior Fun Park is minutes. transformed into a Christmas village at the prizes are awarded for taste, decoration and Th e best view of the building and its light fl ight on the Melbourne Star on heart of Th e District Docklands. healthy choice. show is viewed from Buluk Park. Another November 17. curated New Year’s Eve light show will Other activities include: Th e dodgem cars, carousel, mini swing ride and other carnival classics will bring the also light up on December 31. “It’s like I am in a dream,” Veun said after ■ Melbourne Symphony Orchestra; ultimate fun to young children, who will the experience – one of many “fi rsts” for the pair who were chosen for an education by Cambodia Rural School Trust (CRST)

Park Cinema returns Th e 17-year-olds were brought to Melbourne by the Palti family, which established the A much-loved local favourite, not-for-profi t after visiting as volunteers. Park Cinema is returning to Th e Paltis found that local non-government Victoria Harbour at the end of organisations (NGOs) often benefi tted rather than people in need, so they started their January. own in 2011 with 22 students. Today 72 students are in the program, with Following a successful trial in early 2017, the fi rst university graduates expected soon. Park Cinema is back with strong demand from residents and the fi lms were picked Aviv Palti explained that the NGO selected based on community feedback. “talented, disadvantaged children from rural Cambodia”. Th e free open-air cinema will again kick off at Buluk Park and will entertain residents Docklands Social Club He said the Pol Pot era had wiped out the with PG-rated blockbusters over six Fridays country’s educated class so, education was conversation and good company. from January 26. generally not valued by parents. Th e next Docklands Social Everyone is welcome. Get your mates and families together and Club will be held at TAP831in Unlike other NGOs, CRST is primarily run by enjoy a summer evening in front of the big In November the gathering was held at the students themselves and all students are screen outside Library at the Dock. Victoria Harbour from 7pm Th e Woodshed at Central Pier (pictured also rotated through the various aspects of above). Before the fi lm, watch the roving on Wednesday, December 13. running a business. entertainment and grab something to eat Th e organisers are particularly keen for Th ey are also expected to volunteer their and drink from local retailers. Th e “club” is a monthly informal new people to step up and help with the time for two hours a day, fi ve days a week Th e fi rst three fi lms are Strictly Ballroom gathering of people from all around monthly selection of venues and email helping others in the community as well as (January 26), Ethel & Ernest (February 2) and Docklands with an interest in getting to posts. perform one month’s community service Karate Kid (February 9). know other Docklanders. each year in rural Cambodia. TAP831 is on the corner of Bourke and Free tickets are available now at It meets in a diff erent venue each Merchant streets. Come along and For further information, see www. victoriaharbour.com.au/news-and-events month for drinks and a meal over good introduce yourself to your neighbours. cambodiaruralschooltrust.org

Please support our advertisers because without them we would have no Docklands News 18 DOCKLANDS NEWS ISSUE 137 Local off-street parking prices rise once again

By James Manton next to the Aquavista building on Docklands However, conversely, the early bird special at West and East car parks remain the most Drive, they have gained another two, one the site has dropped from $24 to $21, though aff ordable parking spaces for drivers, costing slightly up the road on Docklands Drive and a lost ticket price has increased dramatically, $4 for one to three hours, $10 for three to six, Th e price of parking a car in the other on Northbank by the Yarra River. from $85 to $120. and $15 for six to 24 hours. Docklands has increased for However this has not halted price rises at Th is site, alongside the NAB and Ericsson Many sites like Digital Harbour and Etihad the fourth-straight year at most most parking sites, with the most signifi cant buildings, hold the dubious titles of being stayed at the same prices, however the World rise coming at 750 Collins St where the cost the three most expensive parking spots in off -street public car parks. Trade Centre was the only one to drop its of half an hour to one hour parking has risen Docklands. prices with each category lower by a few from $15 to 18, one to two hours has risen Th e Siddeley St car park also had a dollars compared with last year. Docklands News has investigated public from $21 to $40, two to three hours has risen signifi cant increase, costing an average of parking prices in recent years, in which they from $26 to $58, three to four hours has risen For a full list of car parks and their daily around $4 more per hour. have risen consecutively. from $33 to $65 and four or more hours will prices, have a look at the 2018 Docklands While drivers have lost the parking space cost $70. While it did increase slightly, Harbour Town Directory when it is distributed this month. The civic heart of Docklands

By David Amaya of all ages participating in the programs. Every week visitors can enjoy a new workshop to learn about robotic, 3D Over the last three years printing and apps, among others. Library at Th e Dock has been But art and culture have always been on a hub of culture, art and the library’s agenda. Th e heritage gallery has featured 23 exhibitions with a focus education for Melbourne on local heritage and telling community residents and visitors. stories. All of them have been organised with community groups that have found a place to display their art. Its location, in the heart of the Docklands harbour, allows people to enjoy a beautiful According to Cr Jackie Watts, Library at landscape while accessing its services. Th e Dock has established itself as the civil heart and soul of Docklands. Mission general manager Sue Dight shows the history group the St Peter the Mariner Chapel. Since it’s opening in May 2014, the library has received 641,211 visitors and an average “Library at the Dock clearly demonstrates of 16,441 visits per month. It makes it one of that libraries are no longer merely the most popular Docklands attractions. places to quietly borrow books. Th ey also perform a much more complex and It also off ers a variety of items that people History group visit necessary role today as readily accessible can borrow. Some 476,270 items have so far hubs for lifelong learning where the been loaned – around 13,230 per month. the Docklands History Group meets monthly community can interact, share thoughts and explores or discusses a diff erent element Th e library off ers activities for all the family. and ideas, explore news interests and Th e Docklands History Group of Docklands’ history each time. Since opening, the adults have participated develop new skills,” she said. made a trip to the Mission to in weekly, monthly and yearly programs More information about future meetings can such as ESL conversation club, Society of Seafarers on November 23 to be found on Eventbrite. Women Writers, Fashion and Film Afternoon learn about the rich past and In 2018, the mission will be running regular Delight and Chinese Book Club, with a high present of Docklands’ local tours on the last Th ursday of every month. To number of attendees. treasure. book, visit missiontoseafarers.com.au As well, there have been plenty of activities for children, such as Songbirds, Stompers, Story Time and Creative Kids Club where Th e mission’s general manager Sue Dight they can explore their creativity and have a presented the history, architectural design Resident photo good time. and the current use and projects of the 100-year-old institution. exhibition Th ere has also been a place for technological development. Some 411 technology Th e Mission to Seafarers provides services workshops have been held with 3599 people and support for seafarers who stop at the A Docklands resident photo Port of Melbourne from around the world. exhibition will be held at Ms Dight said the visit by the Docklands History Group could help keep the space Th e Exchange at Knowledge open and show people what the mission had Market until January 26. They come and go … to off er. “Th e Docklands History Group members To explore the meaning of home, award- are healthy with more than 20 years to were wonderful audience who enjoyed a winning documentary photographer More Norfolk pine trees along live. new and old place in Docklands,” she said. Nicholas Walton-Healy has taken photographs of Victoria Harbour Harbour Esplanade are However, the council has placed more “Th e tour of the complex included residents with special objects or photos. dying, contrary to the City of notices around trees on Harbour information about the St Peter the Mariner Esplanade to announce the upcoming Chapel, the Norla Dome, discovering the Th e Home Truths exhibition aims to Melbourne’s data about the replacement of pine trees in ill health. secret garden and why the mission exists.” examine the concept of community in Docklands’ urban environment. RMIT is trees’ health. Small pine trees have popped up to “We captivated them so much that two also holding a series of workshops during replace the trees that did not make it. But people immediately volunteered their summer to engage people in discussion it’s uncertain how long the baby trees will services,” Ms Dight said. Th e City of Melbourne’s Urban Forest visual about the feeling of home and belonging. map shows all trees on Harbour Esplanade survive given Harbour Esplanade’s harsh environment. Organised by Melbourne Library Services,

Please support our advertisers because without them we would have no Docklands News ISSUE 137 DOCKLANDS NEWS 19 Park reserved for non-existent local club By Sunny Liu declined some requests for permanent access to Ron Barassi Senior Park from a number of sporting organisations, Th e City of Melbourne has including NMAFC,” he said. turned down a community But it seems a local club is only a soccer club’s request to use conceptual idea at the moment. Ron Barassi Senior Park as its “Contact and feedback is currently being gathered by the City of Melbourne training venue because a non- to determine the level of interest in existent Docklands sporting establishing a local sporting club,” Mr Wilson said. club needs to be prioritised. It is unclear what community group or contacts have been engaged to discuss In November, North Melbourne Athletic the formation of such a club. Football Club (NMAFC) was denied access to the NewQuay park for its 2018 season. Mr Burnett said forming a local Docklands club before the next season Previously, the club has made casual was unfeasible. bookings to use the park for its women’s football program after relocating from the “We are unaware of any group actively under-construction Flemington Road Oval. planning a community club being formed in the Docklands area between now and But City of Melbourne has refused to let the early 2018,” he said. club use the space on a regular basis for next year, saying priority should be given to a local “Th e task of forming a new club is very Docklands sporting club. diffi cult especially one planning to have multiple teams or a full junior program in NMAFC has been advised that council was the fi rst couple of years,” Mr Burnett said. unwilling to give the space to a club formed A young local takes to the Sunday Streets. Photo by Marco Papageorgiou. outside of Docklands. Mr Wilson also said council offi cers would meet with NMAFC for the 2018 Ross Burnett, president of NMAFC, said winter season grounds allocation process. he understood the City of Melbourne Meet a Docklander was looking for a yet-to-be-established NMAFC has submitted applications for Docklands club to use the space in 2018. sporting space to the council and has put Ron Barassi Senior Park as its number weather but this did not dampen the 150 “Our understanding is the current criteria set one preference. After a pop-up trial on Harbour residents’ enthusiasm to meet more fellow internally by the City of Melbourne is for no Docklanders. Th e highlight of the November existing club to be based at Ron Barassi Snr Mr Burnett said presence of a sporting Esplanade in May, the Sunday event included making colourful windsocks Reserve in 2018.” club in Docklands would help build the Streets community event and decorating bikes. community. “Th e facility is unlikely to be allocated a was successfully delivered “Neighbours had the opportunity to meet winter tenant unless it is a newly-established “A sporting club at the Ron Barassi park each other through activities such as Docklands team,” Mr Burnett said. can increase foot traffi c in the area,” he at Library at Th e Dock on kite-making by RMIT’s Th e Exchange, a said. City of Melbourne’s spokesperson Brian November 26. cricket bowling challenge and a circus skills Wilson said the council wanted to establish “We envision Ron Barassi Snr Reserve workshop featuring hula hooping, juggling a “local sporting club” to use the park as its and the Docklands area becoming the Sunday Streets was designed to bring and plate spinning,” a council spokesperson home base. long-term home of North Melbourne together residents through fun and engaging said. “Th e City of Melbourne is gathering Athletic,” Mr Burnett said. family activities. feedback from the community about the “Work is underway with the Docklands event to understand how activities can bring community regarding the establishment of a Th e event was unexpectedly moved from neighbours together.” local sporting club. For this reason, we have Merchant St to the library due to rainy

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Over the course of 2017 a group of like-minded consultants have been conceptualising a vertical “multi-age precinct” (MAP) in response to the lack of retirement options and the housing accessibility in the inner city.

Marchese Partners architect Simon Drysdale explained that the speculative project could be used to inform government and industry about the very best ways a MAP could host “third-phase” living. He said the consultants had come together after debating what makes Melbourne liveable and, amongst other things, found that within the City of Melbourne there was no dedicated retirement off er. He said team participant Ellen Witte of SGS Economics and Planning had identifi ed “demand” for such facilities and had studied innovative international exemplars that were not based on conventional “gated” communities. Rather, they were based on a common desire to fi ght isolation by mingling a cohort of diff erent ages together. “Our idea presents a mirror image of the Quay West in Southgate was used as a hypothetical exam- ple to demonstrate the concept of a multi-age precinct. city,” he said. “Residents who choose to live in the high-rise of the CBD, Docklands or Southbank should have options. Our idea with conventional high-rise that all too demonstrates ‘ageing in place’ at an urban often result in a “prescribed disengagement level,” Mr Drysdale said. through a lack of diversity of cultural, spatial “Th is idea means that you don’t have to go and architectural options”. back to the suburbs if your city adopts these “Th ose buildings generally keep people apart types of facilities. It’s an idea about social rather than bringing them together,” he said. resilience.” Mr Drysdale said suburban Melbourne Mr Drysdale pointed out that the project had a rich mix, but this was missing from drew a distinction between third phase living Southgate. and aged-care facilities. “A multi-age precinct is exactly that – a mix,” “Our ‘visioneering’ exercise aims to he said. “Good design encourages residents showcase how positive convergences can at every stage of life to be confi dent and happen when an apartment community is it is activated by what we call ‘design for intentionally designed to cater for diversity,” encounter’ and intentional ‘neighbouring’.” he said. Architect Simon Drysdale. However, it is conceded that raw market He said the consultants workshopped what economics were against the likelihood of such a high-density model might look like such a MAP being built without government and generated a return brief. support by providing planning and fi nancial Participating in this “consultant-led thought incentives. the fact that it is partly strata-owned hackathon” are architects Marchese diminishes its chances of it ever being Belinda Coates, director of clients and Partners, quantity surveyors Slattery, SGS suitable.” strategy at Slattery, said the project was Economics and Planning and landscape deliberately aspirational to gain the attention architects Papworth Davies. Th e project was However, Mr Drysdale said, a C or D-grade of government and community stakeholders. later supported by community engagement hotel, offi ce building or a commercial group Capire and wayfi nding specialists car park would provide an ideal starting “Marchese Partners have designed an Vivid Communications. structure for such an exercise. extraordinary aesthetic building which has tantalised the taste buds of Melbourne’s “Th e Quay West apartment hotel in Some of the ideal elements for a MAP decision makers,” she said. Southbank was chosen as the idea proving include: ground because of what is adjacent – Mr Drysdale said: “Th e challenge for ■ Age and socially diverse; because the site bookends Southgate and government is to be able to see the value in we wanted to explore adaptive reuse in a ■ Close to transport and services; the enrichment of communities that would building form as more than a metaphor for fl ow from these types of developments.” ■ Mix of housing types, sizes and price ageing,” Mr Drysdale said. points; and “It would allow people to live in a way that “To be clear, there is no suggestion that this they perhaps otherwise would not be able to ■ Private and public shared spaces. site is currently being converted into a MAP be assisted by the various diff erent fi nancial but, like a large chunk of new development, Mr Drysdale said these ideas contrasted models available and understood overseas.”

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A free international exhibition showcasing some big names such as David Arteagoitia, Josl Bergner, Michael Leunig, Shaun Tan and Nick Ut will engage Docklanders with thoughts about peace and war until January 10.

Curated by American artist and human rights advocate William Kelly in partnership with the City of Melbourne and Monash Art Design and Architecture (MADA), the Peace Not War: Art Th at Makes a Stand exhibition is a major one to arrive on Docklands’ events calendar. Th is exhibition follows Mr Kelly’s well- received Peace Or War exhibition at the State Library in 2016 and explores notions surrounding how art could make a stand to Dr Vince Dziekan and William Kelly OAM reduce confl icts in the world. Mr Kelly said the exhibition showcased “It’s been a place that’s seen people from international artists who, through their all over the world coming and going for art, refl ect and represent compassion, many decades and is part of the larger reconciliation, love, respect, environment migration story.” and human rights. “And it’s useful for people to know the “It’s looking at the fundamentals and being history and be able to think (Docklands) is able to say we really need to deal better with an active working dock that has a history each other than we do,” Mr Kelly said. linked to the entire rest of the world,” Mr Kelly said Mr Kelly said Docklands’ history corresponded with the “Peace Not War” Th e exhibition also features Monash theme. University’s communication design students’ interactive media creation, led “Historically, Docklands was where the From left to right: Festival directors Gideon Luber, Asher Luber, Adam McKenzie and Joshua Paneth at Th e District. by Dr Vince Dziekan. troops left to go to war zones. It’s also a place where a lot of refugees and asylum seekers Peace Not War: Art Th at Makes A Stand came following World War I and II into will run at Library at the Dock’s gallery Melbourne,” Mr Kelly said. space until January 10. Come and party

A fi rst-of-its-kind street festival is taking over Little Docklands Drive and Waterfront Way at Th e District Docklands on December 16.

Th e Petting Zoo Festival features music from “Th e District is pretty open to anything. Th ey an international line-up such as Format B, want to try out a bunch of new diff erent Finnebassen, Camelphat, Kolombo, who things, such as street art, great food and are making their Australian debut, as well as performances. Th ey just want to support and another 20 local musicians. be part of that,” Mr Paneth said.

With a tagline of “see you at the zoo”, the Th e group also said the festival would bring animal-themed festival will see a large more young adults to Docklands. crowd of young people descend at Th e “It defi nitely brings new vibrancy to the area. District for a big day out fi lled with tunes, District welcomes Magnet A lot of people, in that demographic, have treats and drinks from 12-11pm. never been down here before.” Founder Michael Silver said: “We want By Karina Schulz Wharwood Decorations consisting of vibrant colours, “It’s almost like an opening party for Th e to preserve and celebrate the best of hay, infl atable animals, special eff ects, Australian photography and encourage District, introducing it to everyone just hanging gardens, ball pits and pallet before summer,” Mr McKenzie said. Social enterprise Magnet the art.” furniture will create the surreal experience Galleries opened up a second “Over the years, the craft has been of stepping into a zoo for festival-goers. Th e street party also has a “battle stage”, diminished and we want to revive its where artists will vie for the “King of Th e location last month at Th e Th e festival is the brainchild of a group of importance.” Zoo” title. District Docklands. young directors, Adam McKenzie, Gideon Constantly changing, the gallery off ers Luber, Asher Luber and Joshua Paneth. Using Th e District’s newly-painted street a space for permanent or temporary art walls as the backdrop, the festival will Th e team said Th e District was transforming Magnet joins other galleries such as Dark exhibitions, poetry readings and a place to also include live and static art installations into a cultural precinct with a lot of potential Horse Experiment in Th e District’s new art have a quiet coff ee. around the enclosure for festival-goers to wing. to attract more diverse festivities. explore and discover throughout the party. “Magnet is designed for people to share Working with both established and emerging their knowledge, experience and be able “It’s a space that’s really taking off . Our Artworks on display include artist Heesco’s local photographers, the not-for-profi t to gain new insights and expertise,” Mr festival is really exciting and it would be live painting of a 5m x 13m wall, Buff Diss’s enterprise uses photography as a tool for Silver said. great to bring that element to the space, in tape art and Elsie Art Design’s paper craft teaching and interpreting the world through addition to everything else that’s going on animal heads that will make an amazing a lens. here,” Mr Paneth said. photo.

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Th e State Government wants to charge owners’ tax on the 2500 empty residential properties within the City of Melbourne but is vague about how it arrived at that number.

From January 1, Vacant Residential Property tax. and non-government entities” provide “Many people will not be willing to tell tax Tax (VRPT) will see owners charged an information about the usage and tenancy of offi cers where they sleep or how often they “We can’t disclose how it’s all done. Because annual 1 per cent rate on their property’s a property. sleep there – but this is what Daniel Andrews people will be able to get around that,” he capital improvement value if no one lives in now demands.” said. “Th e SRO checks this quite closely.” Th e government is also unable to provide the property for more than six months in a a data breakdown for suburbs within a “Th is new tax is poorly thought out and year. From January 15, owners will need to report municipality. another broken Labor promise,” Mr O’Brien their own properties to the SRO via an online Th e State Revenue Offi ce (SRO) claims said. portal and penalties will apply for non- Another State Government spokesperson more than 2500 properties within the City compliance. said the 2500 number was “just an estimate”. Premier Daniel Andrews said: “While in the of Melbourne sit empty, the highest number fi rst instance this will be a self-reporting Shadow Treasurer Michael O’Brien said the among the 16 inner Melbourne suburbs Mr Giakalis said the SRO “engaged in tax, there are opportunities through utilities VRPT scheme could be based on inaccurate “audited”. investigations, fi eld visits and other audits, data and other data for us to check on IT-assisted research, risk analysis, data data. Th e auditing process relies primarily on self- compliance.” matching and data mining” to detect non- “Th e SRO has no way of knowing how many reporting by property owners. Holiday homes, city apartments used compliance. nights a property is occupied. Unless Daniel for work purposes and new residential Treasurer Tim Pallas’ media advisor Elliot Andrews expects Victorians to prove to But the reliability and accuracy of such properties will be exempted. bureaucrats where they sleep, this tax will Giakalis would not give details about how measures remains ambiguous. data was collected for fear that property only hit honest people who try to do the right owners might fi nd loopholes to avoid paying It is unclear exactly which “government thing,” he said. Port Phillip Ferries Window failure celebrates success An apartment window fell By Karina Schulz Wharwood from the 10th fl oor of the M Docklands building, smashing Port Phillip Ferries celebrated over the Ethihad Stadium its fi rst anniversary last month concourse ramp on November after a successful trial year. 14.

Th e ferry has become a regular mode of Docklands News understands that the transport for the local community. chemical composition of the glass was Port Phillip Ferries’ chief executive Murray suspected as the cause. Rance said: “Our initial commitment was for Th e paper further understands that an three years but we’re looking beyond that investigation was undertaken to determine and when we see the results of our fi rst year whether other windows were faulty. of operation, they are a testament that this is a reliable, well supported passenger ferry Flimsy plastic tape cordoned off the area that the community has embraced.” from pedestrian access until December 1. Th e privately-run ferries operate seven days Th e building’s owners’ corporation declined Super heroes landed to answer whether or not it was safe for a week and run between Portarlington and Victoria Harbour. pedestrians to walk close to the building. Since November 2016, the ferries have A group of superheros made their appearance at Central A City of Melbourne spokesperson said completed 910 journeys and travelled it was not aware of the incident until approximately 40,000km. Pier’s tram stop on November 21. November 29. “Th e areas around the building are safe Turned out the superheros assemble was Kmart’s renewal operations group that had and do not pose a risk to the public,” the Two suicides travelled from their head offi ce in Mulgrave for a business function. spokesperson said. “We have been advised that the builder is investigating the cause of the glass breakage Docklands suff ered two water- and will keep us updated on developments.” borne suicides in a week last Anger at bank’s cashless move “Th e City of Melbourne has no plans to month. they wrote. “All these ads on TV about commence enforcement action against the Docklands’ Bendigo customer service! My husband has had a owner.” cheque account for 20 years and does not On November 13 a man’s body was found Bank branch has stopped want an ATM card.” fl oating in the water at NewQuay Promenade handling cash, much to the at around 4.30pm. “As he is seriously ill, it is an inconvenience to have to go to South Melbourne or the A couple walking along the promenade saw chagrin of some customers. city. I retired at the end of August and don’t the body and contacted the police. Th e man feel like putting my super pay out.” reportedly entered the water and started Docklands News has been contacted by cutting himself. long-term residents who say they use “Th e banks use customers’ funds but cheques, and cash and don’t want to use Th e following day in Victoria Harbour police don’t want to give service in return. Th is electronic funds or ATMs. recovered another body of a man who is going to aff ect many people. Th ere are reportedly jumped off the Bolte Bridge. Th ey say they have been told to change many retirees in Docklands. What about banks if they can’t do without cash. the businesses?” Metropolitan media have reported that Transurban is installing fences on the Bolte “To have to change banks is a nuisance Th e Bendigo Bank declined to respond to Bridge to prevent suicides. – to go through it all at Centrelink,” Docklands News’s request for comment.

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Owners’ Corporation Law Strata land 2017: The year in review, and predictions for 2018

As we approach the holiday season and look forward to a well-earned break, it is perhaps important to refl ect on the year that’s been and to cast an eye to 2018, which is shaping up to be an important year for those who live in owners’ corporations.

At the absolute top of the list of key events certain activities and conduct by persons predictions for owners’ corporations and the also delay attempting to pass its reforms in 2017 was the tragic incident at Greenfell within lots. people that live within these communities: to the Owners Corporation Act, again due Tower in London. A massive loss of life and, Th is case centred on a rule which to the election and the risk of backlash. ■ Th e Victorian fl ammable Alucobest as it is now emerging as the public inquiry restricted short-term letting, however Th is legislation has been completed cladding inquiry will conclude as a farce, starts, a tragedy that could have been the application of the case and the legal and has been sitting on the shelf for with stakeholders and experts unable to minimised or avoided altogether. principles within it has spread to a number 12 months (parts of it were completed agree on robust solutions and liability for In response, the Victorian Government of other situations. three years ago). Th e reforms are long the industry, leaving owners of buildings immediately launched its own review into VCAT released several decisions in 2017 overdue, but there is concern from with the sole responsibility to remove the the issues of fl ammable Alucobest cladding striking down the validity and enforcement owners’ corporations that the reforms fl ammable cladding and to raise special which has been installed on an estimated of certain rules relating to the use of parking do not favour them, and instead favour levies themselves to fi x the issue, or bring 5000 buildings in Victoria alone, according spaces, commercial activities within lots, use the OC management industry, as well as legal proceedings if they can; to the ABC’s Four Corners program. of common facilities such as pools and gyms, developers and builders; and Now, one wonders why the Victorian restrictions on pets and the enforcement of ■ A Superior Court will make another ■ On a more positive note, owners’ Government did not launch this inquiry security measures within buildings. decision on the short-term letting issue, corporation committees will continue to two years earlier after the Lacrosse fi re. Th e Another issue that owners’ corporations and the ability of owners’ corporations to build relationships with other buildings answer is because of course, no person died were waiting for in 2017 was the resolution pass and enforce rules to restrict the lots and with advocacy groups and form in the course of the Lacrosse evacuation, of the short-term letting issue. Alas, the from being used as quasi-hotels, leaving together to create a powerful and however the Alucobest cladding issue and government has made no decision on all parties even more confused in the unifi ed voice to engage with government the consequent risks to life safety were proper regulations for the short-term absence of guidance from government; constructively and positively to seek certainly brought to the industry’s and the letting industry after the Bill was defeated ■ Th e amendments to the Owners solutions to the issues that concern them. authorities’ attention at that time. in the Upper House of Parliament following Corporation Act in respect of short- Leadership for the industry shall come Still, it’s better late than never that the sustained submissions and pressure from term letting will be defeated again by from within. inquiry has been launched and owners’ owners’ corporation advocacy groups. the Upper House, completing the Labor Happy holidays to all, and see you in 2018. corporations will watch on with interest as Th e decision by government to government’s embarrassment. Th e the stakeholders work through the issues reintroduce the Bill in December 2017 government refused to implement a and release a policy response. without making any amendments at all single amendment as recommended by Th e other big issue that came out of (but rather seeking to put the boat out by the Upper House. Th us, the Bill is doomed 2017 was the sting in the tail of the 2016 announcing a review two years after the Bill to be consigned to the waste bin. In an Balcombe decision from the Supreme Court. passes) has to be seen as a failure by the election year, no party would want to put Tom Bacon Readers will no doubt remember the ruling government to listen to persons living in their name to this legislation, and risk Tom Bacon is the principal of the Supreme Court was that owners’ owners’ corporations. voter backlash; lawyer of Strata Title Lawyers. corporations have no statutory powers to As for 2018 and the year ahead, well let [email protected] create and enforce certain rules that prohibit me gaze into the crystal ball and cast some ■ Th e current Victorian Government will

Myer HQ sells Mentorship helps emerging artists for $300m dominated. So my overall vision is diversity,” Melbourne indie artist and he said. Myer’s headquarters at 800 creative producer Yeo Choong Every last Sunday afternoon of the month, Yeo facilitates a free and family-friendly Collins St was recently sold at is producing a number of Sunday Lounge Music session at Library at a record $300 million, making musical programs as part of Th e Dock’s foyer. it a top sale of the Melbourne Library at Th e Dock’s music He is helping emerging and often- unrepresented artists from diverse cultural offi ce market this year. mentorship initiative. backgrounds to get their voices heard. Canadian asset management fi rm Manulife Yeo is receiving mentorship from the City Th e line-up over the six months includes Real Estate bought the building from of Melbourne’s Docklands community artists such as Pacifi c Islander sisters Tatafu Australian Prime Property Fund Commercial animator, Kimberley Pierchalski, whom he and female Zumba duo Party with Latinas. and Savills Investment Management in said had helped him expand his network and Yeo said the fi nancial support from the November. learn about project management. mentorship program had enabled him to As the major tenant of the Lendlease- “It’s really stretching my boundaries a bit,” take the program to the next stage. developed offi ce block, Myer has been he said. “I have grown my network instead “It has also helped with budgeting, because I reducing its footprint in the building. of just reaching out to the people I already can help emerging artists and give them the As of September 2017, Myer had vacated know.” opportunity,” he said. more than 30 per cent of the building’s fl oor “I’m learning the best way to communicate Yeo will continue to introduce a group of space. and this has improved my skills such as diverse talents to Th e Dock until May 2018. “Th is space was surplus to our managing admin,” Yeo said. requirements,” Myer’s spokesperson Martin With a background in electronic indie pop, Barr said. Asian-Australian Yeo is leveraging his talent “It is business as usual at the Myer support at the Sunday Lounge programs to break into offi ce in Docklands,” he said. the exclusive music industry. “Th e music industry is quite white-male Right: Yeo Choong

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What I love about Docklands

A Bridge Not Far Enough Away What is this news that I hear? DOCKLANDS FASHION Th e govt’s latest crazy idea! An ugly tram bridge over the river 80,000 more folks to deliver! To develop the place called Fishermans Bend Th is will surely be the end Of life as we know it at Yarra’s Edge Please don’t take our little green wedge. Across the river a tiny patch of green park Will most likely disappear in the dark Dozers will arrive and make a mess No more green where you can de stress How can they make these bad mistakes Can we stop this, put on the brakes?

We hardly have any parks and grass Th is part of the city has real class Every day a photo shoot Don’t take away this attribute. I am loathe to say this but, Th e marina will virtually have to shut No more yachts sailing quietly by Th e metres they quoted surely a lie.

Th ousands, even more, people on trams All squished in like “sardines in cans”! Trams are already fi lled to the brim Push and shove and you might fi t in. We moved to South Wharf for a peaceful on life We don’t want sirens blaring rife the No ambos, police and fi re brigade Fashion streets of None of us want this reckless downgrade Docklands Trams screeching all night and day Beside the playground where little ones play Mark Hogdens, 43, other.Kate Goldsmid, 28 Jing Wang, 25, CBD Traffi c lights on Lorimer, you’ve got to be joking! LOCATION: Victoria Harbour LOCATION: Harbour Esplanade Th e traffi c there is already choking! Abbotsford Promenade DESCRIBE WHAT YOU ARE LOCATION: Harbour Esplanade DESCRIBE WHAT YOU ARE WEARING: I’m wearing a Japanese DESCRIBE WHT YOU ARE WEARING: Wow, its cheap and kimono-style outfi t with sandals. Lori Fellows WEARING: Th e jacket is from Jack cheerful, nothing fancy at all. WHAT’S YOUR FAVOURITE PIECE 25/11/2017 London and my shirt is from Industry. WHAT’S YOUR FAVOURITE PIECE OF CLOTHING: My favourite is the I bought them both on Chapel St. I OF CLOTHING: Th is dress. I live in it, top. It has got dragon prints, which I bought my jeans and shoes while I was it’s made of linen and it’s wonderful. think really showcases the traditional in London. Chinese culture. Even though Kimono WHAT BRINGS YOU TO WHAT’S YOUR FAVOURITE PIECE is now seen as Japanese, it originated DOCKLANDS: I work just down the OF CLOTHING: I really love this jacket from the Tang Dynasty in ancient road and I am out enjoying the sun. Cyber security because it’s very comfortable. It is China. made from linen so it’s not too heavy. HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE WHAT BRINGS YOU TO It’s really light. YOUR STYLE: A little eccentric, I Israeli cyber security DOCKLANDS: I’m on a working am very into Gorman everything. My WHAT BRINGS YOU TO holiday and have only been in company CyberGym is style is a little bit diff erent. I don’t like DOCKLANDS: I was just on stage Melbourne for a month. I’m in to fi t into the norm. to establish its global at the AFL conference talking about Docklands to try a buff et. technology. WHAT MAKES A GOOD OUTFIT: A headquarters and state- HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE minimal amount of colour, but still a HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOUR STYLE: Traditional Chinese of-the-art cyber security little pop of colour. Just no mixing of YOUR STYLE: I work in an advertising style. I love representing the ancient a lot of colours together. training arena in Docklands. and marketing agency. I’m trying not Chinese culture through my outfi ts. to look too corporate. I like to look Western people often compliment Last month Innovation and the Digital professional but also a little edgy. I’m me on my outfi ts and I love the Economy Minister Philip Dalidakis just trying to make it look quite smart, opportunity to tell them more about offi cially opened the centre in Goods casual and confi dent. our culture. Shed North. 60 jobs are expected to be WHAT MAKES A GOOD OUTFIT: WHAT MAKES A GOOD OUTFIT: created. I think people need to understand Whatever goes with your vibe. Some CyberGym helps organisations improve that it’s not about what you like as people like casual and some like cyber security by replicating IT systems in individual items. Th ey actually need to traditional. I don’t think casual clothes its “arena” and launching simulated cyber think about the entirety of the whole work well on me but traditional security attacks that teach staff and IT outfi t. It all needs to work with each clothes defi nitely do. teams how to react and recover. Goods Shed North now houses the government-backed Oceania Cyber Security Centre and the CSIRO’s Data61Cyber Security and Innovation Hub.

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Docklander Engage with the student community By Sunny Liu She volunteers with the City of Melbourne’s visitor information kiosk at Southern Cross Station every other Sunday, New Docklander Angie Li when she guides visitors to explore many photogenic spots in Docklands and the CBD. has some bright ideas on how Despite being still relatively new to international students could Docklands, she said she had no problem settling down into the waterfront living be part of the local Docklands environment. community. Ms Li was apartment hunting with her friend and was impressed with the fl oor-to- ceiling windows looking out to the harbour “International graduates in Australia have at the NewQuay unit she is now renting. two missions, to get employed and to adjust She said, compared with the Southbank to the local community,” she said. apartment she lived in before, Docklands “International students are an inseparable had a much more relaxing lifestyle. part of the community if the two goals are “Southbank was always so busy with achieved.” so many tourists and so much noise. But She is an active player in the international through a trusted local information channel “Quite often international students need Docklands is very peaceful. My apartment student community in Melbourne, having (such as Docklands News!) and community to push themselves and talk about their has an amazing view and sometimes my co-founded the International Student activities. diffi culties to improve,” Ms Li said. friends come over just to take photos,” Ms Li Careers Association with some university “People need to be informed of what’s Th e International Student Careers said. friends and been the international going on in their local area,” she said. Association invites industry professionals to Ms Li said Docklands’ convenient department director at Melbourne “I think language can often be the barrier workshops with international students and location makes it easier for her to engage University’s student union. when people fi rst arrive in Australia. But share their experiences of landing on their in networking and community events after Th e NewQuay apartment tower where Ms after their English improves, it’s not just feet in a career. work. Li lives is a multicultural hub in itself. about the language, but also the places they Upon graduating from the University of “Living here means I can sleep till 8am “I see so many diff erent faces everyday visit and their understanding of the local Melbourne, Ms Li was off ered a full-time each morning and still have plenty of time at the apartment. But sometimes it can be culture.” job at a Docklands-based superannuation before I go to work,” she said. challenging to interact with them in a high- Ms Li thinks having an open mind and a company. “And after I fi nish work I would go into rise apartment environment,” she said. willingness to ask questions is the key. Even though she is both working and the CBD to meet friends, organise events or She said people from various cultural “It’s important to be curious about new living in Docklands and always trying out have people over. So every day is planned backgrounds make Docklands their home things and just talk to people if you don’t Docklands’ restaurants, she said her life was out well.” and the best way to converge them would be understand something,” she said. not just confi ned to this area.

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We Live Here Open letter to the Premier of Victoria Dear Mr Andrews, before the Building Appeals Board using issue gets totally out of hand here. complexity of the work, this could take some On Friday December 8, your government Watergate Apartments in Docklands as a test “We Live Here” with a supporter base time. is required to table a response to the case? including 200 buildings throughout the Because of signifi cant consumer concern Parliamentary Inquiry into the Owners For six years through various courts and greater Melbourne area, is a voice for about potentially unsafe cladding, the Corporations Amendment (Short-stay tribunals culminating in a landmark decision reason. We believe there is a place for all taskforce has published an advisory note Accommodation) Bill 2016. handed down by Mr Justice Riorden in the the stakeholders including the tourism for the benefi t of residents, owners, owners Th is open letter from “We Live Here” is a Supreme Court in July 2016 (six weeks after industry, commercial short-stay operators, corporations and building managers. A link means of telling you why, from the moment the introduction of your Bill) which ruled booking platforms such as Airbnb, Stayz, etc. to the advisory note PDF can be found on it was announced on May 23, 2016 by the that owners’ corporations did not have the However, for there to be level playing fi eld, the taskforce webpage at: planning.vic.gov. former Minister for Consumer Aff airs, we power to make rules about use of a lot, the residents must also have an equal voice. au/building-policy/victorian-cladding- determined to oppose the Bill. It was through door is now open for all strata buildings to be “We Live Here” is requesting a seat at the taskforce our campaigning that the Bill was ultimately taken over by short-stays including Airbnb, table for what could be historic discussions For information about some work that is defeated in the Upper House and led to the rooming houses, etc. that would really put Melbourne fi rmly on happening at a national level, see Building Inquiry. If powers are not quickly restored to OCs the map as one of the world’s most liveable Minister’s Forum at tinyurl.com/ya9ny35k” Why don’t we like the Bill? to make rules about their building we could cities. When you came into government in rapidly become a city of ghettoes in the sky. So, whilst you deliberate on your response Campaign donations 2014 you said that you had listened to CBD Dealing with party houses is not the answer. to the parliamentary inquiry we invite you to As a not-for-profi t organisation, donations residents and were fulfi lling an election Th e earlier actions, although ultimately consider the bigger picture. from individuals and buildings keep our commitment to deal with noisy parties and unsuccessful - all on legal grounds not on We look forward to your reply. campaigns going. To register as a supporter unruly behaviour in apartments being rented evidence – between them have clarifi ed the “We Live Here” of “We Live Here” or to make a donation out for short-stays. legal situation, i.e. the only way to regulate please visit our website at welivehere.net Who were the CBD residents you listened the burgeoning and unregulated short-stay “We Live Here” does not accept donations to? industry is through changes to legislation Victorian Cladding Taskforce from commercial tourism interests. You also said that the 2016 announcement and planning laws. update You can reach us at campaign@ followed months of consultation Th is is what “We Live Here” is asking for At a recent meeting with the CEO of the welivehere.net.au. “We Live Here” members with stakeholders and industry on and why we came into being almost two Victorian Cladding Task Force “We Live can make a presentation to your owners’ recommendations made by an independent years ago – to provide a voice for residents Here”, represented by four members of corporation committee upon request. panel into short-stay accommodation. who are, frankly, being ignored in the whole the team, was provided with the following We welcome your comments and Why was there no consultation with debate. update: feedback, and invite suggestions for topics long-term residents who bought into strata Mr Andrews you must be aware that “Th e Taskforce Interim Report has been you would like us to address in this column. communities believing it was going to be governments around the world are grappling provided to the Minister for Planning and their home? Aren’t we the real stakeholders? with the issue of short-stays in residential the report is expected to be made public Were you not aware that in 2011, three buildings and the various means of soon. “We Live Here” will be notifi ed when years before you came into government regulation being adopted by New York, Paris, this occurs. www.welivehere.net the City of Melbourne, having identifi ed London, Amsterdam, Berlin, etc. Th e taskforce is currently preparing an “we live emails to campaign@ a problem with apartments being used You now have an amazing opportunity to audit methodology and rectifi cation strategy here”TM welivehere.net for quasi hotel-style accommodation in put Melbourne on the map by proactively for the non-compliant use of cladding on residential buildings decided to test it out implementing regulation before the whole Victorian buildings. Due to the scale and

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pulled out into moving traffi c. Catastrophic as a collective take this time, this Christmas united decision towards being kind and Th e bells are jing jing jingling, of course. Screeching brakes, smashing period, to remember to be kind to all and compassionate to everyone. A collective the Michael Buble Christmas glass, crunching metal – and the shocked not just generous about what goes under our is broken down to the movements of screams of those aff ected. Naturally, I put my personal Christmas tree? It is a dilemma, each individual simply focusing on the tunes are blasting at full squeak hazards on and started to herd the shocked but one that is so important and goes in part person next to them. And this can create pitch through the shopping darlings off the highway. As they clung to to creating that true sense of belonging, of magnifi cent change. my arms wailing in fear and shock a man supporting each other, of being a culture Th is Christmas, by all means indulge your centres and the Christmas FOUR cars back ran up and moved smashed that celebrates with great joy and peace and family under the tree, but please also look parties are starting … but I think cars whilst I moved upset people. Everyone generosity. to see who might be walking beside you that else watched. From their cars. Angry their I was inspired reading an article on the needs a little support, a little assistance – or that we haven’t quite embraced morning had been delayed, cursing the old ABC about Dr Mitch Mooney and his success even just a nice comment or smile. If we can the true spirit of Christmas just lady who had derailed their travels. with the Aussie netball team the Diamonds all just give a little more to those around us, Th ey honked, they yelled, yet it was all who won Commonwealth gold for the fi rst what a wonderful world it could be. yet. cleared (courtesy of the guy four cars back) time in 12 years. And I was inspired because I wish you much love, peace and joy – within seven minutes and they were on their it was such an incredible approach, focusing Merry Christmas. Th ere’s a slightly less than peaceful, joyous way as emergency services arrived to take on a school of fi sh. I won’t even try to Abby xxx and harmonious atmosphere, and more over. I was somewhat shocked at the lack of explain the whole article which is incredibly of an exhausted, slightly cynical, and very care and community from those next to me fascinating but, in a very short summation, rushed atmosphere instead. on the road. we see a school of fi sh, or a fl ock of birds As we rush from through our days, trying So how do we change a whole culture move collectively, as one, with apparent to tick the lists I think we’re at risk of losing of rushing and not feeling the generosity deliberate intention as though their minds what it’s really all about. And what it’s all of spirit to engage with those around us? are all simultaneously aligned. about is love, community and generosity of To have people feel an increased sense of Whilst this is the result, the act is in fact spirit. community, to have them understand that simple – they simply are aware of the energy I was in the city just on Friday for a 9am these strangers sharing the roads with us are (fi sh or bird) next to them and respond in meeting, which meant I was in the city in actually part of who we are as a community, line with that. And that got me thinking Abby Crawford absolute peak hour. Th e little old lady in front as a country, as a nation? about us, as a community. [email protected] of me must have spontaneously decided How do we become inclusive to respond We don’t need to try to get the whole the lane to the left was a better option and to all who are in our community? How do we community to collectively move in one

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SKYPAD Living Health and Wellbeing Vertical Smarts Holiday activity

Melbourne is becoming a smart city – but how might this improve our vertical liveability? planning

“Alexa – turn on lights”. “Alexa – play Jingle shared facilities and load spreading. Start with your fi tness end in mind. Bells”. “Alexa – stop now. Please STOP!” Signifi cantly, the frequently stated aim of Named after the ancient library of smart buildings is to make occupants more Alexandria, Alexa is Amazon’s voice control “productive” through optimising their work When you return from your well-earned ■ Keep your sessions productive – look for system and it promises to fulfi l your spoken environment (ie lighting, thermal comfort, holiday or Christmas break, do you want moderate to high intensity with shorter commands - at least simple ones, like air quality, physical security, sanitation, etc), to be fi tter, stronger and healthier than duration so you have more time for the dimming your lights or playing music. all at lower costs. you are now? Or are you happy to stay the things you want to do; or From the opposing camp comes Google And Dockland’s 720 Bourke St (the same? Home, which uses the same voice-activated Medibank Building) is a prime example Do want your weight and fi tness levels ■ Lift some weights! technology as Google Assistant, off ering of a smart business building, having to fl uctuate, yo-yo or be seasonal? Do you to set your alarm, announce your calendar been offi cially announced as the fi rst want to be physically and mentally worse Healthy, happy Christmas – appointments, check traffi c or play games existing Australian property to receive a off when you return from your break? nutrition tips (it’s especially good at trivia!). WELL Gold Certifi cation (an international Th e choice is all yours. It sounds simple Did you realise that the average Apple, however, is delaying launching its rating of features that support and advance doesn’t it, but words are cheap – you need Christmas lunch can be equal to, or in Siri-powered HomePod until early next year. human health and wellness). to commit and act! some cases double your daily nutritional It similarly promises to direct your home Less evident, however, are our smart Set some measurable, high-level requirements? And that’s just lunch! appliances in accordance with your wishes, residential buildings – or are they? goals and targets. Take the lead for Here are fi ve simple nutritional tips to but claims to do so with a “superior sound Th is is a question that Anthony Bugden, your family or group of friends and set keep you on track during the festive season: quality”. the new managing director of Smart Blocks, some achievable fi tness milestones for Th ese devices are just a few examples of is well placed to answer. each person individually or the group ■ Do the numbers – get an idea on the what is known as “the internet of things” and Smart Blocks is a national apartment collectively. number of calories you are consuming. they are making our homes “smarter”. What sustainability program, previously run by the “We will all run 100km in January” or Th is might help in holding yourself this means is that by equipping our homes City of Melbourne and the City of Sydney. “we will each walk 100,000 steps on this accountable for your food choices on with network-connected products – or Early this year, Smart Blocks was put out vacation” or “together we will walk fi ve km the day! Th en look at the expenditure “smart products”. Th ese devices will control, for competitive tender and a consortium every morning on this holiday”. You can numbers for 30 minutes of exercise. You automate and then optimise functions such headed by Integrated Strata Solutions, use some wearable technology or activity will get a shock and this might help with as temperature, lighting, security, safety or Urbanise (a strata software provider) and trackers to monitor your individual or your decision making; entertainment – and they can do this either several supporting companies won the rights group progress. Maybe you received or ■ Consider portion sizes. Maybe try remotely (by phone, tablet, computer) or to expand and relaunch the program, which gave your partner a Garmin, Suunto, Fitbit something diff erent … try grazing from a separate system within your home. they plan to do in early 2018. or Apple watch as a gift – now you can put instead of gorging. Make Christmas Th e claim is that installing smart products As regards our vertical villages, Anthony it to good use! lunch last all day with a series of tasty will give our homes (and us) greater believes that owners’ corporations (OCs) Create some wellbeing “themes” for the smaller and healthier courses and convenience and save time, money and face similar order challenges to the holiday period. Link your themes to your morsels, as opposed to the giant sized energy. In particular, there is a growing business sector to improve their building’s personal or family needs. If you are feeling three-round meal; emphasis upon smart homes conserving environmental performance in energy usage, physically tired at the end of the year and our resources by using integrated home water effi ciency and waste management working out or running doesn’t motivate ■ Eat a little dessert. Depriving yourself controllers to regulate our energy usage – initiatives – but with all the complications of you, maybe a “recharge” or “rejuvenate” will only increase your cravings which automatically! dealing with people’s private homes. theme would suit you better. In this case, might lead to overconsumption later; However, not all is rosy (or should that be However, Antony holds that with access you might turn your focus to improving ■ Avoid over consumption of alcohol. green?) in smartsville. to the right information, decision-making your sleep quality and quantity, or look for Alcohol has no nutritional value, and a According to researchers from RMIT tools and assistance with fi nding the right some yoga and meditation opportunities. lot of calories. It can also impact your University (Dr Strengers and Dr Nicholls) suppliers, these challenges can be overcome. Even fi nding a quiet time each day to sit, ability to make sound decisions (around and Lancaster University (Dr Morley and Dr And in doing so, the running costs of our breathe and clear your mind for 15-20 food intake!). Drink lots of water in place Hazas), smart devices might also increase common areas can be reduced, better minutes would help. of alcohol; and energy demand. In addition to the always- environmental outcomes achieved, property Put something on paper. Th e chances of ■ networked, always-ready, standby power values increased and communities brought you sticking to your plan are slim unless Where you can, get in early and consumption, they have identifi ed three together with a stronger sense of shared you commit and put something down on infl uence the organiser of your hidden energy impacts. values. paper – maybe get some signatures! Christmas party so everyone wins! Firstly, smart homes typically need a Currently Smart Blocks is developing home control centre and/or network located a new public website with updated Healthy, happy Christmas – fi tness I would like to take this opportunity to wish all Docklanders a Merry Christmas within the residence (ie to run the array information and new auditing and project tips of smart devices) and this, itself, requires management services to assist strata and a safe, happy new year. Th anks to It is widely recommended that adults energy for cooling or heating. Secondly, schemes fi nd credible service providers. Sunny and Shane from Docklands News should exercise a minimum of 30 minutes the rapid emergence of new software for Next year, after the relaunch of Smart for hosting our articles this year and for per day, every day to maintain good health household appliances, such as refrigerators, Blocks, this column will provide a detailed the work they do building the Docklands and to avoid excessive weight gain. Th is of may lead to more frequent upgrades (as has overview of the new and improved Smart community. course varies depending on the individual been the case with TVs and computers). Blocks – and how it can assist vertical villages but is a good starting point. Th irdly, new products and services are become smarter. What tends to happen over the constantly emerging, such as smart versions If you would like links to the research or Christmas is that regular exercise routines of mattresses and toilets that can constantly organisations mentioned, please visit and drop in priority, and are replaced by higher monitor and report upon your health. like SkyPad Living on Facebook. priority festive activities, like eating. So, how might this smart revolution Here are fi ve simple exercise tips to benefi t our vertical villages? ensure you make it through Christmas Th e distinguishing feature of our mode without your fi tness levels going of living is that our homes are apartments backwards: located in high-rise buildings – which raises the question “how smart are our buildings?” Janette Corcoran ■ Increase energy expenditure in line Like a smart home, a smart building uses Apartment living expert with your food intake levels; Andrew Ward automated processes to control operations https://www.facebook. ■ Get up early and run or work out fi rst such as heating, ventilation, air conditioning, Andrew Ward from com/SkyPadLiving/ thing in the morning before breakfast; Push! Fitness. lighting, security, etc, but on a building- www.push-fi tness.com.au wide basis and may also include additional ■ Look for active adventures – hikes, elements such as integrated elevators, swims, walks and rides;

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Question: What are you looking forward to this Christmas? DOCKLANDS

DIANE GOUSWAARD, 64, DOCKLANDS, RETIRED JOHN ZIZYS, 76, WEST MELBOURNE, “GENTLEMAN” KOBY LIU, 41, DOCKLANDS, STORE MANAGER

I’m looking forward to catching up with family and I don’t celebrate Christmas anymore. I did when Christmas Day is also my son’s seventh birthday. sharing food with loved ones. My family is also my children were growing up and we would So I’m looking forward to that. We will have a party coming over from New Zealand and, for the fi rst sing Christmas carols together. Th en I used to and buy him toys. He likes Transformers and Lego. time since 2009, I will have my sons together for look forward to eating and over-eating before an Christmas Day. afternoon nap. And then after recovering from lunch! My wife’s mother would make a big dinner.

PABLO VELEZ, 27, DOCKLANDS, STUDENT CHRISTINA HOM, 24, GERMAN TOURIST, NURSE MARIA BARBA, 18, DOCKLANDS, STUDENT

I do celebrate Christmas but my family is so far I’m actually working on Christmas but usually I’m not looking forward to Christmas because away, so I am going to be missing them. Th is year, I spend time with my family. We go to church, I won’t be with my family. I’m an international I’m looking forward to spending the day with eat together and give each other presents. I look student from Mexico. If I was with my family, we my friends. We’ll probably celebrate by cooking forward to spending time with my family at would be having a big Christmas dinner together. dinner together too. Christmas. Th is year, I was thinking about going to Canberra for Christmas, just to visit the city.

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A good day for a walk By Karina Schulz Wharwood

Temporary resident in Docklands, Carman Adams and her dog open 24/7 | Talia where on a long walk along the pier when we ran into them. “We’ve been walking for an hour and a half at this point,” Carmen sexy & wild | said, while Talia seemed ready to continue. genuine escorts |

Originally owned by her ex-partner, the she doesn’t mind where she is,” she said. American Staff y now lives with Carmen. Having lived both in the suburbs and “She is like me, very friendly, aff ectionate in the city, and being adaptable to any and loves cuddles but if she can feel that situation, Talia loves people and seems someone is scared of her, she will growl at happier taking her walks in the city. them,” she said. While they came together later on in life, With a passion for hunting birds, Talia is their bond is strong and Carmen sees her as often distracted on their walks. “her baby” rather than just a pet. “As long as she is with me and gets walked,

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Street Art The currency of cultural chaos Hey! Have you seen what’s been going on at Harbour Town Shopping Centre?

Recently renamed Th e District Docklands, help keep this space activated and cool. the shopping centre has embarked on an It will naturally happen as the residency artist in residency program unlike any other. progresses. And it will be interesting to Named the Docklands Arts Precinct, Th e see how much the arts precinct and the District has curated a whole wing of the commercial areas co-exist and cross- centre into a giant arts precinct. pollinate with each other. With more than 15 art spaces opening over As the space slowly opens up over the the next month, these art spaces include the next few weeks, it will be awesome to watch Australian comic museum, performance the transformation that the arts precinct spaces, four galleries, studios, puppeteers, will have not just at Th e District but on Loose Print and the Yarn Collective just to Docklands as a whole. name a few. Th e spaces are being managed So get down to the Blender Market on by Re-new Australia. Fridays during summer and check out all the Th e Docklands Art Collective is a clever new and creative things that are happening. initiative by Th e District to create a creative Give your support to the artists and mostly and interesting Docklands. to Docklands. I’m aware of the past projects that have See ya punkz. Happy New Year. been trialed in the area to little or no reward. Doyle Some great art passed through this project, particularly the D11 gallery. However, these projects were over- managed and Docklands as a whole has matured a lot since then. It’s the holistic approach that will be the diff erence between what’s happening with the Docklands Arts Precinct and failed attempts in other places and other times. Adrian Doyle All together, its the murals and urban art, the art market and the art precinct, Blender Studios founder and along with the Blender Studios, Dark Horse director Experiment and the street art tours, that will ‘Frosk’ prints a t-shirt at Loose Print.

Chamber Update The yachts are on their way!

Chamber of Commerce AGM Well done to the team at The District would fi nd another berth. Th e Volvo Ocean Race is the Th e Docklands Chamber of Commerce It’s hard to believe this proposal could Docklands even raise a second thought but it has and held its AGM on November 16. A new We send a hearty congratulation for the world’s toughest sailing event, we need your help. Only the weight of executive committee was appointed and launch of Th e District Docklands. We were public voices will stop this disaster coming where the elite of the sailing the following four members elected as title there to witness all the happenings and one to fruition. Send us an email to admin@ holders (Docklands business names in could really appreciate the buzz associated profession battle it out on the docklandscc.com.au and see where our brackets): with all the changes. campaign is up to and which meeting you most treacherous oceans. Th e new stores look fantastic, with our ■ Johanna Maxwell (Tours on Trike) can next voice your opinion at. president Johanna Maxwell offi cially remains as president; Lastly, just a wish for all to have a safe opening the Miniso store. Docklands is It is a nine-month marathon on the holiday season and a joyous Christmas certainly on an upward trajectory and seas, passing through four oceans and fi ve ■ Shane Wylie (OurPoeticPrince) was from the team at the Docklands Chamber of this investment is only going to add to our continents. It has now completed the second elected as the new vice-president; Commerce. leg and has arrived into Cape Town. Th e precinct. Well done to the entire team at Th e ■ third leg is the most exciting of all. Crews Paul Keisler (O’Brien Group Arena) District Docklands. have a choice of taking a safe, slower route or remains as secretary; and Put a stop to this madness! venturing deep into the Southern Ocean and ■ Glenda Archibald (Archibald builders) By the time this newspaper goes to press taking advantage of the roaring 40s. was elected as the new treasurer. Th ey are heading to Docklands and are we will have had our fi rst community forum regarding the Fishermen’s Bend proposal expected to arrive on December 27. You Further to that, the executive committee that includes a rail bridge spanning Victoria Shane Wylie won’t miss them – 34m high masts moored for 2018 consists of Mo Hamdouna Harbour. Media Director at Victoria Harbour next to Cow up a Tree. (MoWorks), Kerry York (NRY Plumbing), Th at would mean that most commercial Justin Jones (Sebel Docklands), Glenn www.docklandscc.com.au vessels could not enter our harbour, the tall Donnelly (City Residential), Marlene Ebejer ships would have to move, yachts such as the (Ebejer and Associates Lawyers) and Melisa Volvo ocean racers could not enter and the Forester (Bendigo Bank). mega vessels that moor here over summer

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Teamwork makes the dream! Hockey funding Th e Australian Women’s Ice Hockey League (AWIHL) has More than 380 inner-city secured Victorian Government Melburnians have spent their funding to host its fi nal series in lunch break competing in the Docklands in March. Active Melbourne City Sports netball, basketball and soccer AWIHL commissioner Melissa Rulli said the fi nals would be played at O’Brien Group sports competition at the Arena on March 17-19. Docklands sports courts. “We thank the Minister of Sport for this funding,” Ms Rulli said. “Th is assists in Th e spring season grand fi nals are currently reducing the operating costs for the event upon us and the competition is certainly in Melbourne, at the O’Brien Group Arena heating up. facility in Docklands.”

Taking out the winner’s Docklands Netball Th e AWIHL is a national league that provides trophy recently was Stantec’s Mixed Monties. the highest level of competition played regularly by female competitors. Th e Monties didn’t let Melbourne’s relentless heat get the better of them and continued Spiire Red members let their feelings be known. to play a competitive game to win 18-10 over Lion Pride at the Docklands sports MSO rocked courts in late November. Making their Active Melbourne City Sports with, not only their internal team, but basketball grand debut, the fi erce, focused also a great opportunity to meet other Team captain, Kanishka Perera and the yet friendly Spiire Red team showed us how companies across the city. The Dock Monties continue to thoroughly enjoy the it was done in its fi rst season of the three Active Melbourne City Sports program, versus three competition. Spiire registered both a soccer and saying the competition was “a well- netball team in the spring competition Th e Melbourne Symphony organised initiative, a great excuse to get out Spiire team captain, James Fearn, said the and is looking forward to the upcoming Orchestra (MSO) performed of the offi ce and has now become a big part grand fi nal highlight was during the fi rst autumn season, where it will be back, of who they are”. quarter – “our passing and defence was so better than ever. a blend of Aussie rock and good that it set us up for the rest of the game”. classical repertoire at Library Th e Monties have proudly hung their fi rst- Team registrations are now open for the place trophy on their Stantec reception Mr Fearn said that the most valuable player upcoming 2018 autumn season, which at Th e Dock on November 9. display wall and are off to celebrate their win award would have to go to Fraser Ambrose. will start in February. before returning to the courts next season. “He was unstoppable with rebounds, Matt Playing Midnight Oil and Cold Chisel’s Register a team in any of the Active Bradbury = Mr Consistent!” he said. classic hits, the Melbourne Symphony In true basketball grand-fi nal style, Spiire Melbourne City Sports competitions, Orchestra had the audience cheering. Red battled it out against rivalries Sharp & Spiire enjoys the healthy competition and by emailing activemelbourne@ Carter and came out on top with a 19 to 6 sees the lunch time program as a great way limelightsports.com or call 9690 2180. MSO is to make another appearance on win! to keep active during the week and connect Community Christmas Day on December 9.

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