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Docklands' population projections fall Docklands' history inspires art Page 6 Page 13 World War II heroes honoured in Docklands
Australians who served on the HMAS Yarra (II) in 1942 were honoured in a ceremony held at Melbourne City Marina this month. See the full story on page 5. Council staff ignore motion By Shane Scanlan
City of Melbourne staff have successfully disconnected Docklands from any special fi nancial reporting requirements, despite the best eff orts of councillors.
Th e offi cers have ignored a unanimous Docklands for the loss of State Parliament At the same time, the councillors directed the Future Melbourne Committee notes that motion of council directing them to include legislation mandating special reporting staff to report to the next Community the Terms of Reference of the Docklands Docklands-specifi c fi nancial reporting obligations. Forum written details of specifi c Docklands Community Forum calls for a review of when reviewing terms of reference for the spending in the areas of events, grants and the roles and purposes of the Docklands Councillors last March agreed to request the Docklands Community Forum (DCF). marketing. Community Forum after fi ve meetings repeal of the legislation but directed offi cers (within the next 12 months), and expects Th e direction from councillors came last year to “address” the issue of annual reporting as Part 1.6 of the March 5, 2013 Future as a compromise position to compensate part of the terms of reference review. Melbourne Committee motion reads: “Th at Continued page 2.
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Beauty, Health Docklands Where & Fitness Services to Shop 2 DOCKLANDS NEWS ISSUE 95 Council staff Brand Suite 108, 198 Harbour Esplanade Docklands PO Box 23008 Docklands 8012 Tel: 8689 7979 Fax: 9602 2929 www.docklandsnews.com.au ignore motion proposal Advertising Continued from page 1. Tel: 8689 7979 Fax: 9602 2929 A proposal for a Docklands [email protected] that the issue of annual reporting of fi nancial brand was presented to the information to the Docklands Community Reader contributions are welcome. Docklands Community Forum Please send articles and images to will be addressed at that time.” [email protected] Specifi c fi nancial reporting was originally on February 26. Th e deadline for the April edition is legislated for Docklands to ensure total March 27. transparency to encourage the fl edgling Docklands Chamber of Commerce suburb to grow. representative Stephen Clement presented the proposal from branding experts Brand Th e DCF’s revised terms of reference were Clarity which outlines three alternative Follow us on Twitter publicly revealed on February 26 but processes to involve the community in the @Docklands_News contained no mention of fi nancial reporting branding exercise. to the Docklands community. Like us on Facebook Mr Clement said it was important to Docklands News Th e council’s community strengthening remember that brand was not just a logo but, manager, Ian Hicks, told the forum that rather, a reputation and a refl ection of how a the issue “did not emerge” in the terms community perceived itself. of reference sessions conducted with the To download our iPad app, forum’s representative group. Th e chamber and local marketing simply scan the QR code below: organisation Destination Docklands jointly But members of the representative group say approached Brand Clarity. Brand Clarity has they were not asked their view on whether previously worked closely with the City of fi nancial reporting should be included. Melbourne. Mr Hicks said he had “been through the Up to $22,000 is now being sought to fund process” with city councillors and the the process and the two organisations have next step would be endorsement by the undertaken to seek funding from the council. Docklands Steering Group - a high level committee of council and Places Victoria In the proposal document, Brand Clarity representatives. director John Douglas says: “Th e Docklands community is a key player in this project. Cr Rohan Leppert, who moved the motion Th e community consists of residents, to include fi nancial reporting as part of the government, business, developers, the City review, said he expected the committee of Melbourne and others.” motion would be acted upon. Mr Douglas said, currently, no one had a “I did have something more proactive in shared common vision for Docklands. mind,” Cr Leppert said. Ultimately, City of Melbourne believes that Mr Clement said the community forum had A council spokesperson said: “Th e terms the governance in Docklands needs to be identifi ed brand as a major priority and of reference review required the City of normalised, and it will be useful for the outside negative perceptions would persist Melbourne to consult with the Docklands Docklands community to have the same until it was addressed. Community Forum regarding its roles processes applied to it as everywhere else in and responsibilities, but it is not the city’s the municipality.” “Docklanders need a shared understanding intention to impose a view on the forum.” “As highlighted by forum representatives at of what this place represents and we are only going to get to the point through an inclusive “Th e Docklands Steering Group (DSG) has the recent Docklands Community Forum, consultative process,” he said. discussed the matter of fi nancial reporting the forum is able to ask the city for fi nancial and, as the fi nancial reporting role did not information regarding Docklands at any “Th e Brand Clarity proposal outlines three emerge from the DCF consultation, the time. Th is has been the practice of the forum alternative approaches but they are all DSG determined that until the Docklands and the CoM in the past and will continue to essentially about bringing the community Co-ordination Committee was dissolved (at be in the future.” together to nut out this issue.” this stage this is not the case), the fi nancial Cr Kevin Louey said he would raise the Mr Clement said that, while the chamber reporting could continue through that issue with the Docklands Co-ordination and Destination Docklands would assume mechanism.” Committee when it meets in September and carriage of the project, the forum would be “Th e City of Melbourne has stringent and seek support for formalising the reporting in their means of involving the community in transparent fi nancial reporting processes. the forum’s terms of reference. the exercise. + An active RECEIVE and healthy Joining A FREE Docklands GYM BAG communityco is fee VALUED $39 AT $50 our priority
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Please support our advertisers because without them we would have no Docklands News ISSUE 95 DOCKLANDS NEWS 3 Gehl report fi nally emerges
Places Victoria has released Gehl Architect’s Docklands report, almost four years after the document was created.
Th e report features an analysis of the Gehl also conducted a survey of the area physical conditions in the area and detailed during the Melbourne Summer Boat Show description of the activities taking place in and found a high level of activity surround it. Docklands as well as recommendations to “Bringing activities to the water has an improve conditions in the area. extremely positive eff ect on public life in the It found some of the main challenges in areas surround the water,” the report stated. Docklands were its large scale, diffi cult According to the report, a public life survey pedestrian environment, poor access and found less than 10 per cent of activities connections, wind conditions and lack of happening in Docklands involved children, diversity amongst users. cultural activities or physical activities. However, it also highlighted Dockland’s Th e report proposes several “pilot projects” potential in its high-quality design, strong including a pedestrian bridge across Victoria recreation attractions, good public transport, Harbour and an urban beach on Central Pier. proximity to major destinations, variety of housing and working options and room to According to Places Victoria general evolve. manager precincts, Simon Wilson, the Gehl report has been used as a reference Local resident Kath Gatcum meets 18 month old Annika Sawle. Th e report suggests public life in Docklands document in conjunction with the should be supported through increasing Docklands Public Realm Plan to apply a the mix of use, activating building edges, consistent approach to all public areas in opening up ground fl oors and allowing Docklands. spaces to be used temporarily for Needed – new friends community uses such as gardens, sports and “It has also informed a number of strategies meeting places. including the Docklands Community and Place Plan, the Docklands Public Realm Plan A crew of kids from Dockland’s Gowrie Harbour Family and It also found that way-fi nding in Docklands and Access Docklands,” Mr Wilson said. Children’s Centre are looking for some new friends to join them was diffi cult and that the many artworks in the area provided little opportunity for for an intergenerational playgroup at the Hub. He said some of the Docklands master plans interaction. Th e report suggests a solution had been revisited to incorporate laneways, – incorporating art into a public space trail, more human scale development and that Th e program aims to connect kids with “We think they’ll get just a much out of it as which tells a story about the site and helps Places Victoria was working with developers members of the local community and the kids do.” users to navigate the area. to plan for more active street frontage. provide an opportunity for diff erent Th e program is held each Monday from Another key recommendation was providing generations to interact. 10 am until 11 am, but participants aren’t ways to connect with the water. “Th e study is now four-years-old and, in that expected to attend every session. time, we’ve seen major improvements to It was created by Gowrie early years leader A survey conducted by Gehl found that the road and public transport, including the $20 Kristin Falzon and began last year but the “We don’t expect people to come every week waterfront was underused, with just 970m million extension of Collins St and additional group is still seeking more participants from and appreciate any time they can volunteer,” of the 7km waterfront utilised and its only tram services on Collins St and Harbour the local community. Ms Falzon said. function was in docks. Esplanade, and signifi cant investment “We are looking to build relationships with To get involved contact Gowrie Harbour “Th e water in Docklands is entirely in community facilities including parks, other people in the community,” Ms Falzon Family and Children’s Centre on 8624 1000 underused and is underperforming as a community gardens, sports courts and the said. or [email protected] public space.” $18 million Jim Stynes Bridge.”
Please support our advertisers because without them we would have no Docklands News 4 DOCKLANDS NEWS ISSUE 95 Thumbs up NewQuay hit by crime for new bus NewQuay was hit by crime last month, raising security concerns amongst local retailers. Docklands’ Mission to February saw break-ins, attempted break-ins and theft in the precinct. Seafarers has a new bus, On 4 February, Bill Price and his sons arrived increasing its potential to at their Lats bakery in St Mangos lane at provide vital services to around 4am to fi nd they had company. seafarers. Mr Price said two men were found hiding in the bakery leading to an altercation between the two groups. According to Mission to Seafarers Victoria (MtSV) operations manager Bill Reid Mr Price said he and his sons backed off (pictured below), the new bus was made when the intruders pulled out a screwdriver possible through the generous support of and a knife and the two men left the bakery Budget. empty-handed before getting into a silver Captiva parked nearby. Mr Reid said brothers Paul and Simon Wheelton operate a number of Budget Mr Price he said it was a horrible feeling to franchises in Melbourne and quickly off ered fi nd intruders when arriving to work. the vehicle at a discounted price, when they “We’re a small family business. What would heard the mission was in need of a new bus. have happened if it had been my wife who “We are very grateful to Paul and Simon for had come in and found these two clowns?” giving us a great deal on a nearly-new bus,” Mr Price said there had been no security Mr Reid said. patrolling the area since precinct Mr Reid said the mission had been operating management was wrapped up in September with just one ageing bus and said the last year. new bus would allow the mission to be more effi cient and off er greater services to In September MAB put a stop to precinct Bill Price and sons Aaron (left) and Luke (right) confronted two men inside their NewQuay bakery last month management fees and Jones Lang La Salle, seafarers. the company contracted to manage the “Now, provided we’ve got the drivers, we cameras in the precinct. NewQuay’s sole council-operated CCTV precinct, including precinct security, ceased can dispatch two buses – meaning we’ve got camera is located at the corner of Harbour operations. “City Council needs to make sure there are more capacity to pick up seafarers,” Mr Reid Esplanade and NewQuay Promenade. said. Mr Price said more should be done to working security cameras,” Mr Liu said “Th e location of Safe City Cameras is improve security in the area. “I don’t know A Caravel Lane business owner (who asked “Th e bus opens up more opportunities for any business along here that can aff ord $20 not to be identifi ed) said more security, a determined based on the advice of Victoria us because the single bus needed to be let alone pay for repairs to damage,” he said. stronger police presence and more cameras Police. Th ere are no plans before council available at all times to pick up and return to install further camera in NewQuay,” a to seafarers to the port. Now that we have a “If something doesn’t happen there will be were needed. council spokesperson said. second bus it allows us to take seafarers to a serious accident down here, one way or A staff member’s bag was stolen from his other places around the city,” Mr Reid said. another.” premises on February 2 and, within two Th e spokesperson said the State Government Th e mission is on the lookout for volunteer Detective Andrew Hammond said police hours, $600 had been spent on credit cards had funded a further nine cameras for the drivers who can commit to at least one four- enquiries were continuing in relation to which has been in the bag. network, including two on the Southern hour shift per week. If you’re interested in the break-in. He urged anyone with any Cross Station walkway above Wurundjeri Melbourne West station commander Senior volunteering, contact Mr Reid at the Mission information about the crime to contact Way, which will be operational this month. Sergeant Mick Wilmott said police were to Seafarers on 9629 7083. Crime Stoppers. currently reviewing CCTV footage relating to Council had operated a security patrol cart Lats wasn’t the only business targeted last the bag snatch from Caravel Lane and asked in Docklands, however that ceased in July month. Th e IGA on the corner of Rakaia Way anyone who may have information about last year. Council continues to operate and Caravel Lane had a glass door broken the crime to contact Melbourne West Police a mobile CCTV patrol vehicle capable of when two men attempted to break-in in Station. capturing 360-degree CCTV images between the early hours of February 4, according to A council spokesperson said the City of 10pm and 6pm throughout the city. owner Henry Liu. Melbourne was not aware of the recent “Th is service (the Docklands patrol cart) was incidents and had no plans to install further Mr Liu said MonJon Security services were conceived at a time when occupation and CCTV cameras in NewQuay. patrolling the perimeter of the nearby Nolan activation of Docklands was low. However, building and interrupted the men before Council operates 53 “safe city” surveillance vehicle patrols still operate in an approach they could break in. cameras across Melbourne, including four in consistent with all other suburbs in the City Mr Liu has called on council to install CCTV Docklands. of Melbourne,” the spokesperson said. $10 Lunch Special NEW
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Please support our advertisers because without them we would have no Docklands News ISSUE 95 DOCKLANDS NEWS 5 ‘Anonymous welcome’ for new forum representatives
Th e identities of three new members of the Docklands Community Forum’s ‘representative group’ were kept secret at its February 26 meeting because of an embarrassing protocol gaff e.
Although the fi rst agenda item was the agenda was circulated. For Docklands tourism operator and On the voice mail message, Ms Lindenmayer introduction of the new members, the resident Alan Maxwell, it is the second said she was short-listing candidates and Ms Lindenmayer said the matter was yet to unsuccessful candidates had not been told time he has been rejected for a seat on the undertook to get back to him “next week” via conclude and defended the process saying they had missed out. “representative group”. phone or email. it has been run along the same lines as a Community strengthening manager Ian job application where only short-listed Mr Maxwell applied for a position on the “I’m very disappointed. I don’t know why Hicks welcomed the new forum members candidates were interviewed. representative group in August 2012 and says I wasn’t selected. Perhaps I’m too old,” Mr “anonymously”. Th ey sat through the meeting Ms Lindenmayer encouraged him late last Maxwell said. She said herself and Places Victoria staff had without revealing their identities. year to again throw his hat into the ring. assessed the applicants against a criteria “I’m not sure who they’ve picked but I Neighbourhood development offi cer Sarah based on a better balance of gender, age He said that, although Ms Lindenmayer don’t know anyone more passionate about Lindenmayer said nine Docklanders had and diversity. She said she was looking for a had left a voice mail message on his phone Docklands than I am. I live and work here applied for a place on the representative wider spectrum of views within the group. asking if he had anything to add (to which and am constantly promoting it to visitors.” group and six had been rejected. he replied – also with a voice message), he However, she did admit there had “probably “I think they’re hand-picking people who hadn’t had any communication with her However, the unsuccessful candidates had been some glitches”. suit their needs rather than looking at what’s since lodging his application. not been contacted before the meeting good for Docklands,” he said. World War II heroes honoured Australians who served onboard the HMAS Yarra (II) were honoured in Docklands last month
Governor-General Quentin Bryce presented vessels from Java to Fremantle when ship the HMAS Yarra (II)’s Unit Citation for lookouts sighted a Japanese surface action Gallantry on March 4 at Melbourne City group. Marina, for its actions on two occasions. Yarra commanding offi cer Lieutenant Th e unit citation recognised the actions of Commander Robert William Rankin the ship’s company on February 5, 1942 and manoeuvred the ship between the enemy a month later on March 4, 1942. and the convoy. On February 5, the HMAS Yarra rescued Th e ship was struck by heavy shellfi re and almost 2000 men from sinking ship Empress was badly damaged, ultimately leading to its of Asia, which had been damaged following sinking and the death of most of the ship’s an attack by Japanese aircraft. crew. From a company of 151 men there HMAS Yarra’s commanding offi cer, were just 13 survivors. Commander Wilfred Hastings Harrington manoeuvred the ship next to the sinking Th e Governor-General said she was vessel to allow 1334 men to be transferred honoured to thank the crew, on behalf of all across, before rescuing 470 men from life Australians, for their gallantry. rafts and fl oats in the water. Th e Unit Citation for Gallantry is one of just Only a month later the HMAS Yarra was two unit citations that recognise a collective travelling with a convoy of three merchant eff ort in military operations. Governor-General Quentin Bryce presented the HMAS Yarra (II)’s Unit Citation for Gallantry in Docklands this month.
Please support our advertisers because without them we would have no Docklands News 6 DOCKLANDS NEWS ISSUE 95 Population projections fall
Docklands’ population will reach 17,000 by 2036, according to a report released by the City of Melbourne last month.
Th e Docklands Small Area Demographic But, it appears they can aff ord it, with Profi le also suggests Docklands’ current Docklands having the third highest population is almost 6000 people. proportion of people earning more than $1250 per week (33 per cent of the Th e population projection has reduced population), only trailing behind East dramatically since 2012, when council’s Melbourne and South Yarra West. website predicted 17,000 people would live in Docklands by 2020. Th e report also reveals that 18 per cent of Docklands residents work in Docklands but Currently, City of Melbourne’s “About the vast majority (42 per cent) work outside Docklands” web page states Docklands will of the Melbourne municipality. be home to around 16,000 people by 2031, Of the Docklands workforce, just 2 per cent In contrast, Places Victoria’s Docklands. live in Docklands. Most (89 per cent) live com website states Docklands will be outside the City of Melbourne but within home to 20,000 residents by completion in greater Melbourne. approximately 2025, while a spokesperson said its current population estimate was 9500 Th e report also revealed that 46 per cent of people. Docklands residents were born overseas, with China being the most common country Th e spokesperson said the organisation of birth. Milly Jamini was one of the fi rst in queue for the Eminem concert last month. based its estimate on the number of apartments under construction and their Accordingly, the most commonly spoken scheduled completion dates and put the language in Docklands, apart from English, diff erent forecast down to the use of diff erent is Mandarin. methodologies. Now that’s dedication According to the report, the most common Council’s Docklands Small Area age range of Docklands residents is 20 to Demographic Profi le, which was compiled 34 years old, making up 49 per cent of the For Milly Jamini, sleeping in a tent on the Etihad Stadium from 2011 Census data, Council Census of population. Land Use and Employment (CLUE) 2010 concourse was a small price to pay for the chance to get a front- Residents aged 12 to 25 years old make up 22 and forecast estimates from ID consultants, per cent of the population, while residents row view of one of her music idols. reveals other interesting details about aged 60 and over make up just 9 per cent of Docklands’ demography. the population. Th e 20-year-old was in queue for 21 hours, “I’ve been following his music since I was According to the report, Docklanders are Children aged 0 to four years old make up 4 after arriving at the stadium at 7pm the night eight-years-old.” paying both the highest rents and highest per cent of the population, comprising just before the Eminem concert on February 19. mortgages across Melbourne’s smallest She also attended his last concert at Etihad over 200 residents. And she wasn’t alone, with others sleeping at Stadium in 2011, which saw one of the areas. Th is number drops substantially in the the stadium overnight before being joined by venue’s highest concert attendances, selling Th e median rent in Docklands is $503 per fi ve to 14 age-range, supporting the belief a growing queue on the day of the concert. 61,405 tickets. week, while across the City of Melbourne it that families move out of Docklands when is $400. Th e median mortgage per month Ms Jamini described herself as a “huge fan” Last month’s concert saw 54,335 people turn children reach school age due to a lack of in Docklands is $2700 a jump from the of Emimem’s music. up to see the self-proclaimed “rap god”. local schools. Melbourne median, $2167.
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Do you have a story to share about Docklands?
Th e City of Melbourne wants to create a history of the area for the new library and is looking for people to share their experiences of Docklands. It could be a story of working on the docks, or a rave during Docklands’ abandoned past. Perhaps something really interesting happened to you last week while you travelling to work on a tram. Whatever it is, if it happened in Docklands, the City of Melbourne wants to know about it. Hanging around the stadium can be a good way to spend time for these painters. “Th e Docklands Digital Archive will capture the stories of people living, working in and visiting Docklands and it will be a permanent memory bank of community It’s a good view from up here stories,” a council spokesperson said. “Th ese memories will also become the basis Luckily there wasn’t much wind around when these workers took to the Etihad Stadium roof last month. for future exhibitions held in the new Library at the Dock after it opens later this year.” Docklands News spotted three workers on According to Etihad Stadium stadium, including the roof, is continuous,” To share your story or to nominate someone the roof completing some painting, ahead communications manager Bill Lane, the Mr Lane said. who has a story to tell contact council’s of the launch of the 2014 AFL season this work was routine maintenance. Th e fi rst AFL match at Etihad Stadium for community heritage curator, Bronwyn Roper month. at [email protected] “As you would guess, we’re like the Sydney 2014 is between Collingwood and Fremantle or call 9658 9322. Harbour Bridge, maintenance around the on March 14.
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Get in quick to secure your Th e Docklands Dragon amazed ticket to the fi rst Docklands local and visitors last month Networking Lunch for 2014. during the Chinese New Year festival. Th e lunch is on Friday, March 21 and will be held onboard the Lady Cutler. Guests will Th e 100m long, 10m high dragon was enjoy a midday cruise and a three-course certainly a spectacular sight to behold and lunch. attracted plenty of onlookers during its two- Attendees must arrive at Central Pier by 12 week stint in Docklands. noon sharp, as latecomers will “miss the Th e dragon was part of the wider Chinese boat”. New Year celebrations along the Yarra River Th e lunch is $60 per person and bookings and was commissioned by Eureka Skydeck, must be made and paid for by March 14. in partnership with the World Trade Centre An artist’s impression of the planned NewQuay development. and the City of Melbourne. To book email [email protected]. au or call 8689 7979. Eureka Skydeck CEO John Forman said he was amazed by the amount of interstate, Th e menu for the March networking lunch is: international and local people who visited Entrée: Seafood platters consisting of More apartments the dragon. prawns, smoked salmon and oysters. He said the dragon was now in storage Main: Char-grilled eye fi llet on potato rosti but hoped it would return to Docklands with spinach puree and port wine jus or in 2015 to celebrate the year of the sheep, panzanella chicken breast, tomato, red for NewQuay but support of funding partners would be onion, capers, basil and crisp bread, topped needed to make this happen. with a white wine cream basil sauce dressed Th e Docklands dragon is part of a long- with fresh lemon and olive oil. A new apartment tower will deliver an additional 360 term strategy for growing Chinese New Dessert: Roaming platters of mini assorted apartments to NewQuay. Year celebrations in Melbourne, tying sweets. celebrations in Chinatown to festivities along the Yarra River. Beverage: House beer, wine, soft drinks, tea Th e dual-tower development was approved “Th e development features three and coff ee. last month and will be built at 395 Docklands landscaped roof terraces which will “Th e dragon is part of the plan to illuminate Drive, which is currently the site of open-air provide both physical and visual separation the Yarra during Chinese New Year,” Mr car park. between the two towers, as well as provide Forman said. “We hope to see people residents with large outdoor spaces in following a trail along the Yarra through to According to a MAB general manager which to relax and entertain.” Docklands in future years.” residential David Allt-Graham, the development consists of two 17-storey towers, “At the street level, the development will with approximately 180 apartments each. have a strong Docklands Drive address and Rakaia Way will be transformed into a “Th e architectural vision for the building ‘green street’ with more street landscaping was to create a high-quality, socially diverse, and outdoor furniture for pedestrians to mixed-use development, underpinned by a linger.” focus on pedestrian environment, liveability and the provision of a rich variety of spaces,” Th e spokesperson said a date for the start Mr Allt-Graham said. of construction of the development had not been set.
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Equiset will demolish a building constructed just four years ago, under a proposal currently seeking planning approval.
Th e developer wants to knock down the Matthew O’Halloran told Docklands News since the original land deal was done, three-storey entrance to the Goods Shed the proposed high-rise wasn’t originally signalling the potential for a major profi t for the North at 710 Collins St, and build a 32-storey, built on the site because there wasn’t market developer when the site jumps from just over 180 metre high building in its place. demand for a tower of that size. 10,000 sqm of leasable space to 47,500 sqm. Th e proposal would also see a further six “Docklands was in its nascent stage of When asked if there was a big profi t to bays of the northern Goods Shed removed, development,” Mr O’Halloran said. be made from developing a high-rise but would improve public access to “Over the past fi ve years, that end of Collins on the site, Mr O’Halloran said this was the historic building, both visually and St has matured and there is now greater “potentially” the case. physically. demand.” “From a margin point of view it’s probably Equiset Grollo Group executive director Land values in Docklands have skyrocketed similar to what it has always been, just on a bigger scale, based on what the market A view of the proposal from Village St. demands,” he said. Mr O’Halloran doesn’t believe the proposal Goods Shed and the commercial tower and will be the start of a trend of demolishing connecting Aurora Lane and Village St. smaller developments in Docklands to make Further retail is proposed for the ground way for higher buildings. fl oor, running along the Village St side of the “I think it’s a unique circumstance with this building. particular site because of where it is,” Mr Th e Goods Shed is leased to Places Victoria O’Halloran said. (at the Collins St end) and the Victorian “Th ere’s some specifi c location advantages, Building Commission and Platform 28 (at there’s a specifi c point of diff erence because the Bourke St end) for the next 10 years. of the heritage shed.” However, Places Victoria’s restructure and “It would be highly unlikely that you’d see subsequent plans to move out of the Goods such a series of events that would lead to a Shed have opened up the opportunity for the modern, albeit small building, demolished lease to be broken early. in favour of a major one. Economically that Th e building commission and Platform would normally not work,” he said. 28 would not be aff ected by the proposed Th e proposed tower would be elevated above development. the ground plane of Collins St, allowing “While we are planning for the future and views through to the Goods Shed. could deliver the project by early 2017, Th e development would also include a we remain subject to some commercial public staircase, nearly a third of the width realities,” Mr O’Halloran said. of the site’s Collins St frontage, connecting According to Mr O’Halloran, following Collins with the Goods Shed and Village St planning approval, pre-commitment for and Aurora Lane below. lease of 70 to 80 per cent of the building A new urban plaza would be located at the would be required to kick-start its Th e view from the proposed Collins St stairs through to the Goods Shed North below. bottom of the staircase, running between the construction.
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Th e Mission to Seafarers Victoria’s (MtSV) Maritime Porthole Gallery is seeking a new voluntary curator.
Th e gallery, located on Docklands Drive at Harbour Town, opened in August last year and features the work of artists who Carers and survivors kick off the Docklands Relay for Life at Etihad Stadium. exhibit at the annual Mission to Seafarers Art Prize and Exhibition. MtSV operations manager Bill Reid said the mission was seeking someone who Relayers exceed expectations could open the space from 10am until 4pm from Monday to Friday. Th e Docklands Relay for Life raised more than $109,000 for the Cancer Council last month, He said the role would ideally be suited to someone who ran a business from beating the target of $100,000 organisers had set. home as there was an offi ce space at the gallery they would be welcome to use. Held at Etihad Stadium on February 5, the who passed away from aggressive melanoma Th is year the organising group wanted to “Ideally it would be someone who is relay saw more than 400 people spend eight in November last year. get the rest of the Docklands community interested in art,” Mr Reid said. hours walking the boundary of the oval in involved and put a call out to businesses in Ms Williams also led the fi rst lap of the oval, remembrance of loved ones and to fi ght back the area to take up the challenge. Mr Reid said the mission was also which is reserved for survivors and carers. against cancer. interested in opening the space on In total 35 teams took part in the relay, It’s the second year the event has been held weekends if it could fi nd volunteers. Th e relay was offi cially opened by Rachel 19 from the ATO and 16 from Docklands in Docklands, after an inaugural event at Williams, whose partner Damian was an businesses, including Australian Customs To fi nd out more contact Mr Reid at the Etihad Stadium organised by a team of ATO Australian Tax Offi ce (ATO) staff member and Border Protection Service, Medibank Mission to Seafarers on 9629 7083. staff last year raised $90,000. and NAB.
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Th e meeting of parallel streets Bourke and Collins would have once been thought impossible. But meet they have, and it’s happened right here in Docklands.
Planning Minister Matthew Guy and Lord Mayor Robert Doyle offi cially opened the intersection of Collins and Bourke streets in Victoria Harbour last month. Mr Guy said the opening was an exciting milestone for Docklands and Melbourne. “Bringing two of the city’s most important streets together for the fi rst time at this Brian Tanti fi lms a segment for upcoming series Car Chronicles at the Moto Guzzi Factory at Lake Como in Italy. new intersection represents a signifi cant historical moment for Melbourne,” Mr Guy said. Lord Mayor Robert Doyle said the opening of the intersection not only brought together For the love of automobiles two of the city’s most iconic streets, but also created a unique meeting place in the heart Docklands’ own Brian Tanti is set to star in a major cable network television series, due to air later of Docklands. this year. Th e intersection was opened ahead of the expected completion and opening of Dock Square next month, which will add an extra Described as the motoring equivalent of made him a great candidate for the role, charged Alpha Romeo owned by Mussolini 3500 sqm of public space and parkland to Grand Designs, Car Chronicles looks at citing his superior knowledge of bespoke and a car commissioned and owned by Docklands. unique and historical cars, car design and vehicles. Roberto Rossellini. fabrication techniques and follows car Trams are already running the length of the As part of the show Mr Tanti travelled to “It was a bit like the automotive equivalent of restorations. Collins St extension to Dock Square. Milan, Italy, where he visited the Ferrari the Indiana Jones experience,” Mr Tanti said. Filmed throughout Australia and museum, the Moto Guzzi museum, “We were opening all of these doors and Th e new street corner is part of the wider $63 internationally, the show aims to target restoration shops and a range of private fi nding these really rare, valuable old cars.” million development of the Victoria Harbour not only car enthusiasts but also people civic precinct including Dock Square, the collections. Docklands will also be featured in the interested in what Mr Tanti describes as Docklands library and the Family Services series, with fi lming taking place at Mr “exotically unfamiliar” crafts, such as those According to Mr Tanti, one of the restoration and Boating Hub. Tanti’s workshop at the Automotive Centre involved in the motor industry. shops he visited restored high-end, rare Ferraris and, at the time, was working on of Excellence and following the restoration Mr Tanti is one of four hosts of the show, a group of cars worth $40 - $50 million of some of the cars from the Fox Classic each who have a diff erent discipline combined. Th is included one car worth $15 Collection. and background but who share a love of million. Th e initial season is 12-episodes long but it’s automotives. “It was interesting to note that a lot of the hoped the show will be successful enough to Mr Tanti is the former director of the Fox techniques and disciplines they use for prompt a second season. Classic Car Collection, has completed building cars hadn’t changed since that post- According to Mr Tanti there are plenty more countless car restorations and is CEO of the war period,” he said. cars to explore. Auto-Horizon Foundation. Clearly, cars are one thing Mr Tanti knows a lot about. “Th ey were still building cars the way they “Th ere’s a treasure trove of stories out there were doing it then, true to their cultural in suburbia,” he said. According to Josh Goodswen, partner and infl uences in the design and fabrication of company director of Clear Content (the A date for the series launch is yet to be set the vehicle.” Sydney-based company which produced but it’s anticipated it will begin airing in April Planning Minister Matthew Guy and Lord Mayor Robert the series), Mr Tanti’s background and At a private collection just outside of or May on an undisclosed cable television Doyle offi cially open the intersection of Bourke and achievements in car design and restoration Modena, Mr Tanti came across a 1936 super- channel. Collins St intersection.
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Th e RAAF cohort welcomed Queen Elizabeth upon her arrival at Essendon in 1954 and 60 years later celebrated the anniversary of entering RAAF college in Docklands. 60 years on, a different fl ight
More than sixty years after beginning their training at the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) College, a group of graduates celebrated in Docklands.
Docklands resident Colin Noble was part of in January so they could combine their “In 1954, two months after starting, the Mr Noble said members of the course fl ew the group, which entered the college at Point festivities with the 100-year celebration of course had the honour of participating in in all of the operational front-line aircraft of Cook in January 1954 and was joined by his military aviation in Australia at Point Cook the Guard of Honour welcoming the new the period including the Meteor, the Sabre, cohort to mark the special occasion. on March 1. Queen, Queen Elizabeth II, to Victoria when Mirage, Canberra, Dakota, Lincoln, Neptune, she stepped off her plane at Essendon,” Mr Orion and F111. Th e group gathered for dinner at Harbour According to Mr Noble, his was the last Noble recalled. Town’s Gold Leaf restaurant before taking a course in the Commonwealth to do its basic Th e members served in confl icts of the “fl ight” of a diff erent kind – taking a ride on training on the iconic WWII training aircraft, “Th e course also took part in the parade period including the Malayan Emergency, the Melbourne Star Observation Wheel. the Tiger Moth. at Point Cook, where for the fi rst time, the Indonesian-Malaysian confrontation and a reigning monarch reviewed the Royal Mr Noble said the group had delayed Another fond memory of the cohort was the the Vietnam War. Australian Air Force on parade.” celebrating its actual 60th anniversary Queen’s fi rst offi cial visit to Australia in 1954.
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A pair of artists hope to reconnect Docklands with its marshlands history through an installation at Th e Front in Waterfront City this month.
Louise Molesworth and Ben Snaath will investigate Docklands’ pre-colonisation past in order to capture some of its lost landscape and connect the existing community with Docklands’ early environment. “We aim to achieve more conversations about the area,” she said. ‘I like the idea of there having been a wilderness in this high- density area. We want to uncover the roots beneath the concrete,” Ms Molesworth said. Unlike a standard installation where an artist delivers a fi nished artwork at the beginning of an exhibition, Ms Molesworth and Mr Snaath will collaborate on the evolving work, River of Mists and Shadows, throughout March. Th e goal is to create a garden of natives that once grew in the area and a projection exploring the history. “We were thinking about the idea of ghosts in the sense of the spirits of history, even if that’s through oral and written accounts, but just giving them a chance to give their advice again,” Ms Molesworth said. “Th at’s where we think a bit of video projection would be useful. It would be a Ben Snaath and Louise Molesworth plan to capture part of Docklands’ heritage in their exhibition River of Mists and Shadows at Th e Front this month. beautiful use of the space at night when you can see the projection from the street. “It will be a sacred space where we are Mr Snaath said the idea evolved from the conduct a walking tour of Docklands on March 28. Th e pair was struck by a comment made by planting the seed of this idea of the past and way spaces were given to Ms Bain-King and everything that’s come before and it’s like the Th e Front curator Deb-Bain King when they others through Docklands Spaces, with the “Th e tour will be a chance for people that next cycle.” fi rst visited the space. aim of revitalising the space. perhaps do not visit Docklands very often, For curator Ms Bain-King, the installation is “Th ere was obviously some sort of for whatever reason, to engage in a walking “She said it’s so quiet and subdued down about reconnection. discussion about the changes for the area,” here at night that any sort of light that was concession that what was originally planned Ms Molesworth said. coming from here would be like a beacon,” “You talk about cycles all the time and a hadn’t worked and there was a time when energy was a bit lower,” he said. Mr Snaath said. sense of reconnecting with what was here “A chance for us to refl ect upon our time and drawing a circle around what was, with “But this has led to a chance for a in the space whilst highlighting some key “We thought using projections would insert what is. It’s connecting back to a deeper revitalisation of the area and landscape. I feel locations the outside Melbourne community some ghosts into the space. So if there were understanding of landscape and presence in like in that failure and destruction there’s a may be unaware.” lone people walking past they might feel a the site,” she said. chance for something new to grow out of it.” kind of connection.” Th e tour will leave from Th e Front at 6pm on Th e Front is part of Renew Australia’s “A time for new energy,” Ms Molesworth March 28. Ms Molesworth agreed, saying she hoped Docklands Spaces program and it was this added. the space would become a welcoming, safe idea of renewal, which, in part, inspired Ms River of Mists and Shadows will evolve at Th e environment for new ideas to take hold. Molesworth and Mr Snaath. Ms Molesworth and Mr Snaath plan to Front (424 Docklands Drive) until March 29.
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Please support our advertisers because without them we would have no Docklands News 14 DOCKLANDS NEWS ISSUE 95 Council Small victory forums on schools for locals Docklands has had a school- zoning victory, with every Docklanders are invited to child in Docklands now able attend a community forum to attend their closest local held by the City of Melbourne primary school. this month. Speaking at the Docklands Community Forum on February 26, forum representative Council is holding four forums throughout (From left) Councillors Beverley Pinder-Mortimer and Susan Riliey toured the recently redeveloped Spencer Outlet and local parent Janine Standfi eld said March and April for diff erent regions within Centre with centre marketing manager Natasha Greco and Retpro Group Managing director Graham Terry last month. children living in the southern end of the municipality. Docklands could now access Port Melbourne Docklands falls within the geographical area Primary School. for the fi rst forum on March 20 at Melbourne Councillors tour Previously children in this area had been Town Hall. “zoned out” of the school and could only access Carlton Primary School or Carlton Th e two-hour forum will be split into two Gardens Primary School. parts, with the fi rst half an informal session fashion hot spot off ering the chance to view displays on Children living in the northern end of council programs and services and have Docklands continue to be zoned to attend one-on-one conversations with councillors City of Melbourne councillors visited Docklands last month to North Melbourne Primary School. and council staff . explore the recently revamped Spencer Outlet Centre. Secondary School zoning depends on how long families have lived in Docklands. Th e second half of the forum will be a panel with councillors presenting and responding Th e centre, which is managed by Retpro visited the centre in more than a year and “Currently, children from families with a Group, underwent a major redevelopment to questions from the community. noticed a big diff erence. principle place of residence in Docklands last year, launching a new shopping precinct before the end of 2012 can enrol in in December. She said the changes would benefi t not Community members are invited to submit University High School,” Education only Docklands, but people from all over questions, which will help to shape what will Councillors Beverley Pinder-Mortimer and Department spokesperson Simon Craig said. Victoria who passed through when arriving be discussed at the forum. Susan Riley took a tour of the centre with at Southern Cross Station. “Children from families who took up Retpro Group Managing Director Graham You can submit questions at http:// residence in Docklands after January 2013 Terry on February 19. participate.melbourne.vic.gov.au/ Cr Pinder-Mortimer agreed, saying the are being referred to Mount Alexander community-forums Cr Riley said it was the fi rst time she had redevelopment reinvigorated the area. Secondary College,” Mr Craig said.
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Please support our advertisers because without them we would have no Docklands News ISSUE 95 DOCKLANDS NEWS 15 Media tour of Docklands Places Victoria showed print media journalists another side of Docklands on February 12.
Places’ general manager Simon Wilson ride on the Melbourne Star Observation showed Age journalist Jason Dowling and Wheel and went on to include a waterside Herald Sun scribe John Masanauskas the view of Docklands by boat. progress that had been made in the past Mr Wilson said he appreciated the decade and explained that the project was opportunity to explain fi rst-hand how only half completed. Docklands had evolved and what to expect Th e media “famil” started with coff ee at Le in the future. Cirque in Harbour Town, progressed to a
Yobar’s Natasha Marinelli welcomed Korn and Rob Zombie to her Harbour Town Store last month. Metal meets yoghurt Places Victoria general manager Simon Wilson explains Docklands’ progress to Th e Age’s Jason Dowling and the Herald Sun’s John Masanauskas. Local business owner Natasha Marinelli got a pleasant surprise last month when American metal band Korn popped in for some frozen yoghurt. Disco fever at the Hub
Natasha runs Yobar underneath the Zombie,” Natasha said. Dust off your fl ares and pull on your platform shoes, disco-fever Melbourne Star Observation wheel and said “I felt really bad as I didn’t know who they the band as well as musician Rob Zombie has hit the Hub. were.” visited on February 26. Th ey mustn’t have been too off ended as the Natasha (not recognising the musicians) said Th is month’s lunchbox session is a “Saturday group returned again the next day. When: March 13 from 12.30 pm to 1.15 pm. she began chatting with the group and asked Night Fever” dance workshop led by Jo Young. why they were in Melbourne. Natasha said the group was lovely and were Where: Th e Hub, 80 Harbour Esplanade. Attendees to the March 13 session will willing to have a chat. Lunchbox sessions are free but bookings are “I asked why they were in Melbourne and learn the moves to a disco dance routine, required. To book contact the Hub on that’s how we got on the topic that they “It’s great to see the wheel attracting some performed to hit songs from the fi lm’s 8622 4822. were touring and they were Korn and Rob big stars,” Natasha said. soundtrack.
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It is March already and how good was a great networking opportunity – so make happy for the council to use through its available through VECCI membership. February in Docklands? Who could miss the most of these because it is a great way promotional channels. Th inking caps on! Where else but in Docklands? the magnifi cent 100m-long, 10m-high to build Docklands-centric business-to- Have you heard about the community Th e VTIC Ideas Forum is another “must- Docklands Dragon that adorned Harbour business relationships. forums being organised by the city? Th ese attend” event for tourism and event Esplanade? Th ere were special performances Th e City of Melbourne is also running a will provide an opportunity to meet your operators from across Victoria and, best of most nights for two weeks whilst the dragon number of great initiatives – check www. councillors and city offi cials and learn more all, it is free! If this is you, then make sure was in residence. melbourne.vic.gov.au for details. Firstly, I about how to participate in the decision- you register to attend these free events. Th is is the beginning of a new era for must mention that the Small Business Grant making process. Th e fi rst (and closest www.vtic.com.au or call Nigel Preston on Chinese New Year celebrations in Applications process is now open. Th is is a for Docklanders) is going to be held on 8662 5425. Docklands. Th e Docklands Chamber of great opportunity and will remain open until Th ursday, March 20 at the town hall from Movies Under the Stars, presented by Commerce would like to make special March 19. See if your business qualifi es and 5.30-7.30pm and details on other sessions Destination Docklands, has been taking thanks to John Forman and Emma Kent from apply! can be found by visiting: participate. place over in Point Park, Yarra’s Edge, Red RockLeisure and Eureka Sky Deck. Also melbourne.vic.gov.au/community-forums Th e City of Melbourne is also providing a each Th ursday evening till March 13 from special thanks to Phil Hill from Asset 1 for free training program for local community Membership of the chamber provides 6.30pm -11pm. Th ere is a free return ferry the nightly ferry service and to the City of organisations to build their capacity to better many benefi ts. One of these benefi ts service from Federation Square for the fi rst Melbourne, who made this possible. manage and run their organisations. To be will be announced at the next Docklands 120 guests, and free bean bag hire to the Th e action just does not stop here in eligible you must be a member of a not-for- Networking Lunch and concerns VECCI fi rst 100 guests and free car parking at Gate Docklands! Th e Docklands Chamber of profi t community organisation and one that membership. Full VECCI membership 12 opposite Vaughan Constructions, 880 Commerce not only has its own initiatives is located in or provides services to City of will be off ered to Chamber members at Lorimer St – fi rst in best dressed. going, but it can give you access to so much Melbourne community. Th ere is no charge signifi cant discount for at least the month So I can report there is plenty on in more out there ... and for March make sure and there will be several sessions over the of March. VECCI membership provides Docklands during March. Make sure you you lock the following into your diaries. next few months on a variety of topics that considerable access to information have fun and watch out for St Patrick’s are relevant to community organisations. and training opportunities to Victorian Come along to the Docklands Networking Day festivities wherever they may be. businesses and this is a true benefi t to our lunch on Friday, March 21, which is In recognition that Moomba is celebrating Leprechauns will be about in Docklands. members businesses. presented quarterly in partnership with its milestone 60th event this year, the City Also beware the Ides of March and Docklands News. Th e March luncheon of Melbourne has issued an invitation to We are looking forward to confi rmation of remember that Docklands IS Beautiful so promises to be very special, as it is being be a part of the festivities. So if you have a details at the lunch. Th is is an excellent way Like the Facebook page. held on board the Lady Cutler for a cruise “Moomba memory” then why not share it? to become an active business in Docklands down the river in the company of other local Th is can either be a short video moment, by participating in our chamber events business people. Th is occasion is always a quote or an image that you would be and obtaining valuable business benefi ts
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The hotly-debated Victoria Harbour pedestrian bridge has reared its head again, turning up in Gehl Architects’ Docklands report.
Th e report was commissioned by Places Victoria (then VicUrban) in 2010, but has been kept under wraps until now. Th e bridge is mentioned in the report as part of a series of “pilot projects” which are described as having the potential for large- scale impact on the surrounding area. Th e report suggests installing a temporary pontoon bridge to connect Victoria Harbour and NewQuay, before installing a permanent pedestrian and bicycle bridge once development has reached a certain point and, in time, building a further bridge connecting to Yarra’s Edge. Gehl architect Camilla Richter-Friis van Deurs, who worked on the project in 2010, said the bridge concept featured in the report was the idea of Gehl Architects. “I cannot claim that Gehl Architects are the fi rst to think of the bridge, as it is a logical connection,” Ms Richter-Friis van Deurs said. “We were however not informed of any previous concept if any existed at the time of the study.” An artist’s impression of the proposed Victoria Harbour pedestrian bridge, which featured in the 2013 “My Docklands” report. Places Victoria says the concept of a linking bridge had been discussed well before the Gehl study, having been raised in the April 2013 and the “My Docklands” report in Each time the bridge has been proposed so why would we want to destroy any chance Victoria Harbour Master plan in late 2008. July 2013. it has been met by vehement opposition of activating it?” Mr Gordon questioned. from the boating community, who believe Places Victoria and the City of Melbourne He pointed to the “Tan Track” and said A spokesperson pointed to the Gehl report, it would destroy any chance of activating also proposed a pedestrian bridge in Melbourne didn’t need to build a pedestrian which mentions that a review of several Docklands’ waterways. Docklands master plans was part of the November 2010, a month after the Gehl bridge or walking track across the harbour at research for the report, and said the Victoria report was handed to Places Victoria in Lady Cutler skipper Jeff Gordon said Victoria great expense. October of the same year. Harbour was a harbour fi rst and should be Harbour master plan was part of this review. “I’d like them to give me the money they there for the vessels to come and go freely At the time Places Victoria and council said would spend on it and I’ll happily put a ferry Th e concept of a low-lying pedestrian bridge without being impeded. has been raised in other reports including the concept had emerged from a recent service in to shuttle people from one side to the Access Docklands transport strategy in round of public consultations. “It’s all about the water in Victoria Harbour the other,” Mr Gordon said. 18 | DOCKLANDS BOATING ISSUE 95 DOCKLANDS
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Docklands is currently the only place in Australia where you can hire an Aqua Donut.
Business partners Sonny Bakshi and Devang According to Mr Bakshi, it took around seven “We provide customers with the barbeque, side of Central Pier and can travel as far as Parikh introduced the circular vessel to months to fi nd a marina that would accept plates and glasses. All they need to bring is the Bolte Bridge. Docklands in late January, off ering a unique Aqua Donuts. food and drinks,” Mr Parikh said. According to Mr Bakshi, council has also way to explore the harbour. “We tried Docklands and met with the Th e boats run on an electric motor, travelling at installed ropes onto buoys in the harbour Outside of Australia, Aqua Donuts can be council waterways staff and they were really a maximum speed of 9 kilometres per hours. which passengers can tether the Aqua Donut found around in Dubai, Italy, the USA, supportive,” Mr Bakshi said. to if they don’t want to travel around the Th is means they can be operated without the Turkey, the UK and Switzerland. Harbour for their whole booking. Th e fi breglass Aqua Donuts feature a need for a boat licence. To operate an Aqua But Mr Bakshi and Mr Parikh have secured barbeque station surrounded by seating for Donut you need to be over 18 years old and Aqua Donuts are rented in two hour blocks the rights from the German manufacturer to up to 10 adults. Th ey also feature a music have a drivers licence. between 11am and 7.45 pm. be the sole operator and distributor of the system and shade umbrella. Aqua Donut users can explore the northern For more information see aquadonut.com vessels in Australia.
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Marina YE at Yarra’s Edge has a lot of ‘fi rsts’ under its belt.
Th e marina, managed by Allan Cayzer, was the fi rst Victorian marina to be accredited under the Clean Marinas Australia Environmental Management Program. It was also the fi rst Victorian marina to receive the Gold Anchor rating under the International Gold Anchor Marina Rating System. According to Mr Cayzer, the marina is also the only one in Australia to be an accredited tourism business under the Better Business Tourism Accreditation Program. Mr Cayzer himself has more than 50 Gracious lady is years’ experience in the industry and was the fi rst Victorian marina manager to be accredited as a certifi ed marina manager, after completing the International Marina coming to town Institute’s advanced marina management course in Florida, USA. Although considered a residential marina, Docklands will welcome a piece of history And according to Mr Turner, the vessel’s carried out on the vessel between 1984 and Marina YE has a strong focus on tourism, later this year when turn-of-the-century early 20th century luxury has been 1986 and the boat then circumnavigated providing facilities for visiting boats. It was Edwardian steam yacht Ena takes up maintained to this day. Australia. the fi rst in Australia to provide visiting boats residence in Victoria Harbour. Th e yacht has had a varied history, from Currently, S.Y. Ena is on display at the with towels and toiletries for use in the Recently acquired by the Turner family, S.Y. a luxury vessel to a Royal Australian Navy National Maritime Museum in Sydney, of marina’s bathroom facilities. Ena was built in 1901 for the manager of the patrol boat during World War I. which Mr Turner is a founder. “Marina YE has become an integral part of Commercial Banking Company of Sydney the Yarra’s Edge precinct, not only for its boat and Commodore of the Royal Sydney Yacht Th e boat was purchased by the navy in 1917 It’s hoped the vessel will arrive in owners, but also those residents who simply Squadron, Th omas Dibbs. and renamed HMAS Sleuth and operating Docklands in around 10 weeks’ time, after as a patrol vessel on the Coral Sea and which she’ll be used for corporate charters, enjoy living at a marina with the coming and Described as “magnifi cently opulent” by Torres Straight. events and potentially short excursions. going of boats,” Mr Cayzer said. owner Warwick Turner, the boat was originally “As well, Marina YE is well known within the intended for entertaining and leisure. According to Mr Turner, Ena later became Mr Turner said he hoped Ena would be Victorian and interstate recreational boating a Tasmanian fi shing boat named Aurore involved in harbour events and Maritime “It was built to have enough speed to chase community for its customer service, its before sinking and then being raised. Museum activities from time to time. sailing yachts in Sydney Harbour,” Mr proximity to Melbourne’s CBD and its fl uff y Turner said. He said a $3.5 million restoration was “We want the public to see more of her,” he said. white towels.”
Please support our advertisers because without them we would have no Docklands News ISSUE 95 DOCKLANDS NEWS 21 Letters to the Editor Send your letters to [email protected] Mind your Docklands A convert’s language waterfront tale Whilst I want the Docklands News to be I have been involved with Docklands since When I fi rst started working at Docklands frank, honest, open and critical, I also expect the beginning and have watched it develop. I had all the usual biases against it – as it to be fi ercely supportive of Docklands. a concept rather than as an experience I have invested here and have operated because, although I could express lots Given the propensity for others to criticise my business here for over fi ve years and of opinions about what was wrong with Docklands I’d prefer not to read, on the continually support the precinct against its Docklands, I had not actually spent a lot of My mate cover of the suburb’s own paper, parts of many knockers, but what is happening with time here. Docklands described as “a festering sore”. piers on Harbour Esplanade can never be Feeding that sort of description to the justifi ed. You could say I had a philosophical broader public is like giving more beer to objection to a suburb just being created, out Jake One of the original promises of Docklands rowdy football supporters ... it’s never going of nothing, by a whole bunch of developers, was to “open the water to the people”. For Jake the border collie, the move from to bring out the best in them. in cahoots with the council. Developers were forced to create signifi cant suburban Melbourne to Docklands was a Whatever the reasons for its current setbacks to make the water a public amenity But over the past year, having walked the walk in the park. state, Docklands was founded on a well- and, to complete the job, the authorities with Docklands paths a fair bit, been to a lot According to owner Amanda Tennent, considered vision and many of its current the public land needed to make the same of restaurants, and drunk a lot (and I do Jake adjusted well to the move two years shortcomings result from failure to realise commitment. mean a lot) of coff ee, I have changed my ago because he’s always liked enclosed that vision. By extending Docklands Park mind. I’ve come to appreciate some really Stage 1 of the changes to Harbour spaces. into a central open space corridor, Harbour exquisite things about Docklands that make Esplanade with the rerouting of the tram Esplanade was to be the core of activity it completely, utterly unique in Melbourne. “Even when we had a backyard and I’d and the planting of new trees was useless in Melbourne’s new, vibrant waterside Here’s a few: make him go outside he would hide without the second stage of the pocket suburb. Instead, it’s a billboard for tardy under a bush,” Amanda said. parks and greenery to the water which Walking along the Victoria harbour development and unfulfi lled promises. we were promised. We put up with the promenade and seeing jellyfi sh – According to Amanda, ten-year-old Jake Th ose responsible should be identifi ed and inconvenience of the Stage 1 works because amorphous, radiating light – hanging spends most of his time under her bed, called to account. Readers and stakeholders we were promised the end result would be suspended in the water. So peaceful, so alien but as soon as the magic “w” word is alike should be reminded that incomplete worthwhile and fi nally Docklands would at the same time. mentioned he’s up and about and ready for a walk around Docklands. ventures like Hortus stand as evidence of address the water. Th e huge collection of snapper and sea further failure and attract more criticism. Stage 2 was buried and did not happen. bream I saw swimming around the pier Jake is also good friends with Amanda’s Th e tired old wharves might not enhance the pylons at the end of NewQuay. It was like 4-year-old son Brett, who says Jake is We have put up with bureaucratic “buck new Docklands and the failure to address being at the aquarium only better because it “great”. passing” for the last few years and now we that refl ects poor planning and rubbery was totally unexpected and lovely. see the piers being demolished with no plan Brett has high-functioning autism and at accountability from the various agencies as to what will replace them. We are told that Th e Jazz – sometimes Miles Davis – that times becomes overwhelmed. Amanda ... and it frustrates everybody. But they’re the piers will be demolished and then we will Docklands Espresso plays of a morning. said when this happens Jake gets lots of also the ghosts of a busy waterfront and a consult to develop a solution. What a joke! Makes you feel light as a feather and inspired cuddles, which helps to calm Brett down. refl ection of a history which is one chamber as you hit the offi ce. in the beating heart of Docklands. Docklands is a major business and tourism Jake loves balloons and he and Brett have Th e smell of the sea at the water’s edge. Salty, area for Melbourne and Victoria and the great fun playing a tennis-style game So, please do tell stories like that on the cover briny, wonderful. And fi nally, being close water is one of its major assets. To demolish where they hit a balloon back and forth of DN 94, but can the paper that champions to the water, that changes so much from the piers without any plan to replace them is to each other. Docklands tell such stories using language day to day. From still and glossy, refl ections absolute madness. Th ere’s one other thing that can get the that is critical of the inaction, and of those shifting, to angry, choppy and grey. laid-back canine out from under the bed who fail Docklands, rather than of the tired How long will it look like a bomb has gone Wonderful link to nature in the middle of the and that’s bubbles. beauty of the suburb itself. off ? It is a complete embarrassment and city. Th ere are more, lots more. Perhaps for must be fi xed as a matter of priority. others to tell? Peter Crowley “I don’t know what it is, but he just loves Paul Lachal Maria Doogan bubbles,” Amanda said.
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If you’ve spent any amount of time in Docklands chances are you’ve met Bill Reid.
Th e quintessential “man about town”, Bill knows just about everyone there is to know in Docklands. Bill has been working in Docklands for around fi ve years, starting off doing marketing and promotional work, including selling advertising for Docklands News and selling Docklander Deals program for Destination Docklands. His initial impression of Docklands was positive. “I liked the newness of it, I liked the challenged that I saw,” he said. “I felt that I could make a diff erence through the work I was doing and the people I was meeting.” Since discovering Docklands, Bill has been heavily involved in the local community, mission for just over a year and says it’s “Th e Mission to Seafarers is one of the becoming a Docklands Chamber of exposed him to the needs of seafarers. vestiges of a bygone era that still exists here Commerce executive and spreading positive today in Docklands and must never be lost.” Docklands vibes through his Good News Bill “Seafarers are a largely forgotten industry column. because they’re here for fi ve minutes then Although some of Docklands’ maritime they are gone,” Bill said. heritage may have been lost, Bill believes Although he doesn’t live here, Bill admires there are still plenty of hidden secrets worth “People don’t realise that 90 per cent of the attitudes of the local residents. “Th ey’ve discovering in Docklands. all moved here and they are passionate everything they buy in Australia has been about Docklands,” he said. brought here by seafarers.” But, according to Bill, arriving at Harbour Esplanade, as many visitors do, won’t Working at the mission has also reminded “Th ere’s a hidden community here that you necessarily reveal all the area has to off er. might not notice as a visitor or worker, but Bill of Docklands’ maritime past. “I love some of the hidden gardens that are if you get involved you start to realise the “Th e important thing I’ve learnt from the here,” Bill said. “Th e community garden in scope of it.” mission is that we have lost a lot of our Victoria Harbour is a great little space to For Bill one of his most exciting experiences maritime heritage to development.” DOCKLANDER walk through.” in Docklands to date has been working at the “A lot of the goods sheds that used to line the Bill says he would love to see Docklands Profi le by Mission to Seafarers. waterfront are now gone, replaced by high- become a hub for water-based activities. Bethany Williams He’s worked as operations manager at the rise buildings.”
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Hannah has worked in Docklands for one year and Val thinks Docklands is a great place to work Michael has been working in Docklands since says she loves the area. “I love the people, I love because it’s central and easy to get to. She loves opening his business in Bourke St two years ago. the coff ee shops.” According to Hannah, plenty of walking along the waterfront and taking advantage According to Michael, Docklands is full of friendly tourists from rural Victoria pass through Spencer of the great shopping in the area. Val recently took people. Michael said there were two particular Outlet Centre where she works, which always a ride on the Melbourne Star Observation Wheel places in Docklands he really liked. Café Bambino keeps things interesting. Outside of work, Hannah with some friends visiting from New Zealand. She for coff ee and Banoi for food. enjoys spending time on the waterfront. said it was a great experience and that the wheel off ered an “amazing view”.
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Michael is still getting to know Docklands after For Chris, one of the great things about working in Peggie thinks Docklands is a lovely area. She’s opening his café just last month. But there’s one Docklands is riding his bike along the waterfront. worked in Docklands for a month and says most thing he’s certain about – Docklands has a lot of Chris has worked in Docklands for the past six of her clientele is business people. “I love to chat, potential. Michael chose to open his business months and has enjoyed sampling a range of food so it’s great to talk to lots of diff erent people every in Docklands because he knew it was an area from the vast selection of restaurants and cafes day,” she said. According to Peggie, another great that would continue to grow. “It has a great in the area. Just don’t ask him to pick a favourite part about working in Docklands is that it’s close atmosphere,” Michael said. because, according to Chris, there’s too many to enough to her home that she can walk to work choose from. each day.
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Everything’s coming up on roses the streets By Nicola St John Fashion From a soft blush to a bold plum, this autumn, its time to dress like you’ve just of gone for a stroll through grandma’s garden. Myers’ autumn/winter fashion launch Docklands featured soft pink dresses with nude toned trench coats – bringing the colours of Harriet Ring Nataasja Agresta Amanda Lee summers into cooler days. Tome featured rosy pastel shades mixed with neutrals, LOCATION: Harbour Esplanade. LOCATION: Harbour Town. LOCATION: Harbour Town. while Bul showed cropped sweaters with WEARS: Windsor Smith boots, a Zara WEARS: A hand-dyed maxi-dress from WEARS: A pink and purple skirt I sewed slim pants in varying shades of cosy creams. fl oral skirt, a basic black top, vintage Ray- Th e Dressing Room in Brunswick, a tan myself, jelly sandals and a Valley Girl It’s all looks very lovely, like the world bans purchased in Berlin, a vintage 90s tote-bag, Michael Kors watch. white shirt, which I’ve altered a bit. through a pair of rose coloured glasses. DKNY black leather bag. DESCRIBE YOUR OUTFIT: Casual, light DESCRIBE YOUR OUTFIT: Colourful If you’re feeling rather feminine, a peach DESCRIBE YOUR OUTFIT: Very casual. and summery. but conservative. cardigan paired with a straight skirt will WHERE ARE YOU FROM? WHERE ARE YOU FROM? Hillside. WHERE ARE YOU FROM? Carlton. make you look sweeter than sugar. Docklands. WHAT BRINGS YOU TO DOCKLANDS? WHAT BRINGS YOU TO DOCKLANDS? It’s best not to attempt the all-over pink WHAT BRINGS YOU TO DOCKLANDS? Just doing some shopping. I work in Docklands. look – that’s best left to Molly Ringwald from I live here. WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE PIECE WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE PIECE “Pretty in Pink”. “Hot pink” is also anything WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE PIECE OF OF CLOTHING? A pair of bright orange OF CLOTHING? Probably shoes. I’ve got but hot. Bin the vintage fi nds and pair CLOTHING? Either the bag I’m wearing heels. I love them! some shoes that have jungle pictures on natural shades with a hit of blush with dusty or this disgustingly beautiful old Versace WHAT MAKES A GOOD OUTFIT? Th e them which are great. pinks and rusty reds. dress that my mum gave me. It’s brown right accessories. WHAT MAKES A GOOD OUTFIT? If you’re more into stealing roses from your and it has buckles but I really love it. It’s Confi dence. neighbours, perhaps you’re more suited to a a sentimental thing. It’s hideous but it’s rich red, raspberry or plum. Bomber jackets, beautifully hideous. big sweaters and slim leather skirts may be What makes a good outfi t? I think the more to your liking. right perfume. If you smell really nice, I Whatever your taste, a spoonful of sweet think it makes you feel good. If you feel pink into your wardrobe makes the start of good, you look good. autumn seem a little bit more bearable.
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Looking for good food, great views and with your family and friends and don’t feel excellent service, without the hefty bill? Look that you have to commit to a meal to come no further than Cargo. into the venue.” Located on the water’s edge at NewQuay According to Mr Dimas, part of Cargo’s Promenade, the newcomer is already charm is that it can be whatever the attracting plenty of positive reviews, customer wants it to be. following its opening just before Christmas. “You can come in for a coff ee and cake, you Owners John Scarda, Stephen El-Khoury, can come in for a beer, you can come in for a Jerry Dimas and Diana Desensi believe three-course dinner,” Mr Dimas said. Cargo fi lls a gap in the market. Everything on the menu is under $20, Mr Scarda and Mr El-Khoury also own making it great value for money. NewQuay’s Berth, which opened in 2005, “We’ve got the best views in Melbourne for while Mr Dimas and Ms Desensi are under $20,” Mr Scarda said. the restaurant’s manager and head chef respectively. Despite the low price-point, Cargo off ers a range of high-quality meals full of authentic Accordingly, the quartet has plenty of local fl avour, with head-chef and part-owner experience to back up its attempt to add the Ms Desensi having spent much of last year Jerry Dimas and Diana Desensi are ready to welcome you to Cargo at NewQuay. missing ingredient to NewQuay. travelling through Spain, Morrocco and Italy lunchtime option. Cargo doesn’t take bookings, operating on According to Mr Dimas, Cargo aims to off er developing the restaurant’s menu. a fi rst come, fi rst served basis. “We invite something diff erent with its casual, relaxed “We’re also off ering delivery to all the With eight boutique beers on tap Cargo is guests to enjoy a drink at the bar if there’s a format. corporates along NewQuay,” Mr Scarda said. also sure to entice beer connoisseurs. Th e wait for a table,” Mr Dimas said. Mr Scarda agreed: “It’s accessible. We felt beer tasting paddle off ers a great way to start. And of course Cargo hasn’t forgotten the You can fi nd Cargo at 55 NewQuay that’s what NewQuay was lacking, that Cargo also off ers takeaway coff ee, cakes most important meal of the day, opening at Promenade or can contact the restaurant on accessibility, where you can just stroll down and pizza and baguettes, making it a simple 7am and off ering all-day breakfast. 9670 0999. NEW KIDZ ON THE BLOCK what sets the centre apart from standard to prepare nutritious meals and followed a childcare providers. “Kool Beginnings” educational curriculum. “Parents can come any time between 9am Th e centre off ers both a three and four-year and 5pm and we’ll have activities set up and old kinder program and has a ground fl oor, diff erent experiences to try,” Ms Biantes said. outside playground, along with several “art expression” rooms used purely for creativity. “Parents will be able to meet with teachers and educators and enjoy a sausage sizzle,” “I’ve always wanted to work with children she said. and having my own business is a dream come true, especially with the support of a “We’ll also have a special appearance by our central support team,” Ms Biantes said. mascot ‘the Kool Kid’,” Mr Hortis added. Th e centre will operate with support from Parents can fi ll out enrolment forms at the the Kool Kidz support team who provide open day and, with just 130 places available, continued training and mentoring for staff . they are sure to fi ll quickly. “One thing unique about our business is that Elena Biantes is looking forward to opening her new childcare centre at the Goods Shed South. Ms Biantes, who has previously worked we have a mentor who comes in to spend in the childcare industry, said Kool Kidz Elena Biantes loves working with kids, Th e business is part of a wider network of time with staff to set standards and mentor off ered a diff erent experience to standard so opening her own childcare centre in childcare centres, which operate under the staff members and educators to set high childcare and could be considered the Docklands is a dream come true. Kool Kidz brand owned by Phillip Hortis. curriculum goals,” Mr Hortis said. “private-school” version of childcare. Ms Biantes is the owner and operator of Kool Th e centre is inviting families to an open For more information visit www. She said Kool Kidz off ered a higher ratio of Kidz, a new centre within the historic Goods day on March 15, ahead of its anticipated koolkidzchildcare.com.au or contact Ms educators to children than was required by Shed South and catering for children aged opening in April, so parents can learn about Biantes on 0429 099 123. between eight-weeks-old and six years. the Kool Kidz model and fi nd out exactly the State Government, had an in-house chef
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Combining a café, buff et restaurant, bar and Since Mr Bruzzese and Ms Peng took over function centre over two levels, Rise has got they have also began off ering a $10.80 lunch you covered no matter what kind of dining at Rise Café. Th e off er includes any meal on option you’re looking for. the menu plus a glass of beer, wine or soft drink. Th e restaurant changed hands in November last year, with business partners Franco Happy hour at the bar is also sure to be a Bruzzese and Lucy Peng now running the popular option with house spirits, house show. wine and house beer on off er every day from 3pm until 8pm for just $3.50 a glass. According to Mr Bruzzese the pair are a “formidable team”, with both having Mr Bruzzese said Rise would soon off er a extensive experience in the restaurant game. Sunday buff et lunch focusing on Italian cuisine and providing live entertainment. Mr Bruzzese said Rise was his 99th restaurant, having opened his fi rst, a pizza He said live performers could also be seen at and pasta restaurant, in 1972 at age 17. the venue on Th ursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings. Ms Peng agreed she and Mr Bruzzesse made a strong team and said this was supported by Rise defi nitely has lunch and dinner covered a group of experienced staff . and, from next month, it will also be taking on breakfast. A full breakfast menu will be According to Mr Bruzzese, with their available each day from 7am until 11am combined expertise, the pair hopes to daily. highlight “the splendour of Docklands”. Upstairs, the Rise function room can cater Mr Bruzzese said Rise off ered incredible for a variety of events, from weddings to views and sensational food. corporate events, and can cater for small Business partners Lucy Peng and Franco Bruzzese have got you covered, with a range of dining options available at Rise. “Th e price factor is very aff ordable and the events of 20 people to large-scale functions quality is of the highest standard,” he said of up to 600 people. “I want to give Docklands a place to have Rise Waterfront is located at 51-53 fun, to have a drink, to enjoy a nice meal, Victoria Harbour Promenade. Visit www. Rise off ers an international cuisine buff et With its wide range of off erings Rise is sure that won’t cost an enormous amount of risebuff etbar.com.au or phone 9670 9218 for each night, with a focus on seafood. to have something to suit every customer. money,” Mr Bruzzese said. more information.
NORTH WHARF NEWS The battle is still to be won
Th e Victorian Missions to Seamen was miles away from their homes. Th is, in turn, In the early 1920s our now heritage building In 2007 the mission responded again to established in 1857 and today is located on means that you cannot escape some share in situated on North Wharf at 717 Flinders St an ultimatum to come up with the money North Wharf Docklands. In the mission’s responsibility for their welfare ...” was built to provide a home away from home to restore the building or take an off er to archive, dating back to the early 1920s, there for seafarers. Th e building today continues vacate. If you have an interest in helping For those that read the report of 1947 and is Report and Financial Statements for 1947 to welcome crew daily and provides a place the mission to fi nally secure the site for for those refl ecting on this statement today, (p6). for community, friendship and connectivity historical, humanitarian or personal reasons what meaning does it have unless you can – vital factors in our human experience. we would welcome your support. A short paragraph in the report helps us relate to the plight of a seafarer? Whatever understand the plight of caring for seafarers’ your reaction to those words, it was a call for In the late 1980s Th e Harbour Authority, In 2017 the Mission to Seafarers hopes to wellbeing in the mid-20th century. At that industry and community support to care for which owned the Mission building, put celebrate the centenary year of the building time, everything that arrived in or departed often-exploited workers. pressures on the mission to vacate that “old complex, this is a $7million vision, to restore from Melbourne did so via the wharves deteriorating building” in favour of a brand the building, take ownership of the title and For the Mission to Seafarers, as one of at Docklands, and the mission’s chaplain new offi ce at the new World Trade Centre. ultimately secure the tenure. Contact the Australia’s oldest charitable institutions, remarked at the time: A report from the World Trade Centre at mission and make a donation on the website those words today represent the passion this time, suggested the building would www.missiontoseafarers.com.au, “Like” “… the subject of ships and shipping still and core of the “cause”– that is to care for be demolished and turned into a car park. Mission to Seafarers Victoria on Facebook, stands in the fi rst rank of those problems those who otherwise are invisible to most of Reverend Michael Chin was the chaplain visit 717 Flinders St on Fridays for a curry inextricably linked with the well-being of us, living and working in isolated and often at that time and following a recent visit to lunch, to help with fundraising you can also the whole set-up of Australian industrial and dangerous circumstances at sea. Th ere are the mission he said it was a tough battle, sign up as a Crew 717 Social Club Member. economic life. Ships are vitally necessary to 1.4 million seafarers responsible for 95 per but he and three fellow chaplains fought this country; and not only to the country as cent of world trade and 60,000 of these visit hard to stay at the North Wharf location and Since 1857, people have rallied to support a whole, but also to nearly every private fi rm the Port of Melbourne annually to bring our consequently we are still here, doing the seafarers and the work of the mission - and primary producer … Th is means that daily needs and transport the produce of our same valuable work and ironically the issue please consider how you can help. All YOU bring men and youngsters thousands of many businesses. of tenure is an ongoing battle. donations are tax deductible.
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Training smart Fit for living Let’s Move It Melbourne
“I don’t have the time” is no longer a good Th e old saying that “You don’t know what Let’s Move It Melbourne! is a four-day excuse for not exercising. Th ese days, you have until it’s gone” most certainly celebration of physical opportunities in the exercise prescription comes in doses of 20- relates to your overall fi tness and general CBD. Th is event will showcase new, exciting 30 minutes, not the 1.5 to 2 hour workouts health. Recently, after 43 years, I suff ered my and innovative health and fi tness activities/ of the past. It is well known that the quality fi rst signifi cant injury followed by surgery programs and sports. of your workouts is more important than the (total knee reconstruction). I had to learn Activities are free of charge to participate in quantity. Good news! Th is is a perfect match the hard way. Exercise was now no longer and are led by fi tness instructors specialising for the busy lives we lead today, especially in part of my regular routine for strength, in the particular activity. the Docklands corporate world. health and aesthetic reasons. I now needed to exercise (rehabilitation) and train so I Activities will be held at multiple prominent Th e only prerequisite for these “express” could learn to stand, walk and move again. locations around the City of Melbourne, workouts is eff ort! Th ey are not easy, and across four days in March, 26-29. you have to work hard to get the benefi ts. I am now 20 weeks post-surgery and, while Training intensity (after an introductory progress is very good, I have not run a Visit www.melbourne.vic.gov.au/amcs to period if you are new to exercise) should be step since August 25, 2013. My return date register for this event. moderate to high. still eludes me, and is more signifi cant considering I have run full and half So if the prescription is moderate to high marathons in the past. intensity, and for 20-30 minutes – what about the exercise content? So health and fi tness is much more than beauty and aesthetics. Don’t take yours for Here are three tips: granted. You should exercise and train like Make it something you enjoy; this will make your life depends upon it, because it actually it more sustainable; does. Make it functional; and It should be goal specifi c and comple ment your personal interests. Th is will help you enjoy those activities for longer. By Andrew Ward, A trainer or advisor can help you design a YMCA Docklands manager great program to suit your needs. AWAY Hey skateboarder-commuter-guy ... To the guy who rides his skateboard to work who I see from time to time outside Etihad Stadium FROM – I do so love the way you glide so eff ortlessly, seamlessly weaving your way through the hordes of workers (me included) stomping our way determinedly to work.
THE You look like you are fully present, content On my sofa. neck to at least half way down my calves. It and in the moment. You actually love your will be wind and water-proof. It must not As an offi ce worker, I guess I don’t have journey and, I’ve got to say, it’s a thing of much cause to complain. Once I enter my be black. It should zip all the way, or even beauty; please keep doing this just so the workplace I enter a warm, regulated, dry and better, zip and button. I would love one that rest of us can enter the day with a little more pretty much ideal environment for human came in at the waist a bit so I don’t end up DESK grace and fi nesse. beings. looking like a Chico Roll in a coat. It’s surprising what you see on the commute But there is still the walk into Docklands, A beanie. One that covers my ears because in and out of Docklands. when the need to exercise is often thwarted some days they get so cold in the wind that Nowhere else can you see skateboarder- by the weather. When warm, dry, tram- they hurt. (Who knew ears could actually commuter-guy, people doing laps in an reading my book wins out against cold, wet, ache with cold?) It can be red, olive, yellow, indoor pool as you walk past just a few windswept Bourke or Collins street. brown, not black. Too much black. Not feet away, the lower half of a slain witch But no more. enough colour. protruding from an offi ce building, and A scarf. A colourful one, to complement the those translucent jelly fi sh you see hanging After having worked here for just over a year, beanie. But not the same because I don’t suspended in the water from time to time. I have resolved this year that I will not be uncomfortable, cold, wet, and grumpy on want to look “constructed”. So there is lots to engage the senses. my commute. I don’t want to dread the walk A pair of sturdy, comfortable boots that I’m across to Southern Cross and down Bourke And then there is the weather. happy to walk in, and be seen in. Th at means St. Rather, like skateboarder guy, I would I’ve got to start saving up now. Yep. Th e weather in Docklands is diff erent. like to enjoy it. No more desperate dashes to Hotter. Windier. Sunnier. Colder. Errrr. Woollies or the chemist for an extra pair of Gloves. Nice soft gloves with bendy fi ngers tights, an umbrella, or hair smoother. Th is that stop the cold from biting. Again, not Come autumn, everybody will be talking year, I will face the outdoors and arrive at black. about the wind … how it nearly sweeps you work composed, calm, hair smooth, dry and off your feet, how it bends the trees in half, smug. Failing that, I’ll just wrap my doona round takes the froth off your cappuccino and is me and leave it at that. On my winter kit list: generally disagreeable. And it does seem With At least it’s not black. windier here than other parts of Melbourne. A big, thick, soft coat made out of ski jacket Maria Doogan Particularly East Brunswick. In my house. material that covers me from the top of my What’s on your winter kit list?
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What With Women Abby Want Crawford Oh, dear Charlotte, no
As tears bounced off the botoxed cheeks of forget, they’d already been there for 10,000 many bullies for a person to survive and you kids, but for adults too. so many celebrity friends, as sorrow fi lled potential fi nal moments previously. Th e will be dead before you’re 50, with 100 per I ask that together we unite to change the the hearts of her followers and supporters, friends, celebrity or not, are not to blame. cent certainty” – then perhaps she would cyber bullying platform. I ask that Charlotte’s as disbelief was expressed by friend and foe have packed up her dreams. Mental health issues are prevalent amongst Law – Tougher Cyber Bullying Legislation be alike, the news was shocking – Charlotte so many of us, and nothing to be ashamed But people, we are talking about bullies passed. Please go to www.change.org and Dawson was dead. At the youthful age of 47, of. Seeking help, whilst hard, is encouraged here. Do you truly think that the answer sign the petition to help change this terrible by her own tender hand. and supported. But there was something is satisfactory – that if my child is being trend that is occurring. Charlotte was found on the morning of more with Charlotte’s particular situation, bullied at school, then they are simply not I applaud our Ed, here at Docklands February 22. Charlotte must have truly which is unfortunately not an isolated story. strong enough to handle an education. If my believed that the pain of living one more daughter is beautiful and walks down the News. We receive some wonderful Charlotte, without doubt, was bullied in the breath far outweighed her ability to fi ght street, she may attract a stalker or come to letters and comments from our readers, most horrendous and violating way. Cyber the darkness and, in that splinter of time, in harm – so she is not strong enough to handle and we take great delight in replying bullying, in its sheer numbers, is an evil force the absence of friends or support, she took a life outside of closed protective doors. If to them. Unfortunately, as with nearly where somehow persecutors feel safe in the the path she had been battling between my child believes in something strongly all platforms, we occasionally receive anonymity of numbers. A victim is targeted, embracing and fi ghting for so long, and she enough to have a voice, then they may be unwanted or inappropriate comments and like a swarm of killer bees, no one feels ended her life. subject to someone wanting to overpower or correspondence. Th e Docklands News the responsibility of one sting that ended their voice – so they should stay home and screens all correspondence to ensure that Th e public anguish has been raw. Where the victim’s life, but rather an attack that just be silent. all material is not only appropriate, but that was her support? Where were her doctors? couldn’t be outlasted in the end. there is awareness in the team of potential Where were the barriers that would protect No. Not now. Not then. Not ever. Sadly, I have seen and heard questions or problems – bullying, stalking, aggressiveness her when she needed them the most. derisions on social media, social circles Bullying is the behaviour that must be is not tolerated. For that, I am eternally And then, edging deeper and deeper into and even closed groups of friends, which stopped. Let those who shine in their own grateful and feel secure, respected and dialogue, was blame. If she couldn’t handle simply ask “if she was fi nding it so hard to light, be free to walk confi dently towards privileged to have the opportunity to express publicity, why was she a celebrity? If she deal with the inevitable negative energy that their dreams. And let those who focus their opinions and views safely. couldn’t handle the limelight, why didn’t she putting yourself out there as a celebrity can energy on putting out the light of others, be walk away? And even more sinister – where attract, why didn’t she quit?” Fair enough. told loudly and clearly, that this will not be were her so called “celebrity friends”. Rest in peace Charlotte Dawson. I understand that if “life” had a voice and tolerated. Th ey were there. And they cared could say to the mother of a potential Yours always In life, Charlotte dreamed of eradicating enormously, and deeply. Th ey were worried, “successful suicide” decision-maker, “Wait negativity off social media. In death, we Abby Crawford they took action, they showed Charlotte the on – if you send your child to school for will continue fi ghting for her and make her pathway to health. Like a horse to water, an education, they will, with 100 per cent proud of our continuing battle. Charlotte’s You can always write to me – and Ed – at you can only lead a person there. Like any certainty, be dead at the age of 15” then death cannot be in vain. [email protected] grieving circle around a “successful suicide” there is no doubt you would forego their decision, there are those that are left wishing education. If life could say “Charlotte, if you I ask that the Australian and state If you need support, contact Life Line on 13 they’d been there in the minutes previous pursue your dreams and your life goals, it governments introduce cyber-bullying laws 11 14 or the Kids Helpline on 1800 55 1800. to this fi nal action. And it is easy for them to will become too much, there will be too to tackle serious online abuse – not just for You don’t have to feel alone.
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between the tramlines, bicycle paths and Flemington-Kensington, North and West design director, Rob Adams, at least Greetings the waterfront needs to be developed as an Melbourne and Southbank. questioning the government’s strategy. He iconic centrepiece of Docklands. asked how can we continue to build a large Th e wheel keeps turning! A radio host said number of developments straight up off the Places Victoria and council keep insisting the other day that the kaleidoscopic lighting footpath and retain the amenity of the public everybody however that, regardless of public on the wheel at night looked bad when he realm. Th at needs to be followed up with consultation, they intend putting old cargo crossed Bolte bridge. I replied that I hadn’t Th e forthcoming opening of the new criticism by council of elements of specifi c sheds on it. Th is would just serve to cement heard of any complaints and that it showed community centre and library will provide projects as required before approved by the sterility. We’ve already suggested it off the wheel for miles around which a great opportunity for members of various the department and the Minister. Elements should be a linear park, an excellent example promoted it and Docklands. People I talk ages to enjoy passive and active recreation given scant regard include sunlight, green of which is at Broadbeach on the Gold Coast. to regularly in Harbour Town are hoping for ranging, as I understand it, from media space, privacy and wind tunnel eff ect. development and entertainment, to group We await release of concept plans. Lack of increasing visitors and shoppers. funds has been given as delaying the project I will be following up regarding monitoring meetings and, of course, library use. At the Owners Corporation Network Victoria but that comes down to priorities and we of cyclist behaviour and crime stats meeting last week it was decided to set up Th e existing Hub will continue to have sports think it’s time for the project to be given for Docklands at the next Police and a sub-committee to review incorporation and other activities. I will continue to email priority. Community Meeting. out lists of activities and news to members rules using the rules of established groups from Etihad Stadium, council, the Hub, Port On the serviced apartment front, besides in NSW and Queensland. An objective If any reader would like to become a of Melbourne and others as they come to the Watergate issue being referred back to is to establish, in due course, a national member of the DCA or has any suggestions hand. the Building Appeals Board, we are awaiting front for the purpose of developing unifi ed they wish to put forward regarding activities release of draft legislation by Minister Guy. policy submissions on issues such as or issues, they are welcome to contact us on Additionally, young members of our Owners Corporation legislation and major docklandscommunityassociation@gmail. Th e DCA is a member of IMPA, the Inner committee will be looking at the idea of development projects. com organising social activities for young people Melbourne Planning Alliance, a combined in the Docklands community, comprising group initiated by architects and urban In a recent communication to councillors on If you would like to talk to me about mainly resident students and workers. planners to work together on submissions behalf of the area criticising development any aspect you are welcome to call me Th ere are a lot of these people living here in on major development projects. Our excesses I stated that council responses on 0412 097 706. You can also keep apartments. involvement is to provide input of the were feeble and that Places Victoria rubber- up with things on our website www. Docklands experience. Th e group, now stamps developer plans, with resident docklandscommunityassociation.com In my column last month I highlighted a registered association, comprises welfare and amenity treated as irrelevant. It Regards to all concern over the type of redevelopment of representatives from various resident was gratifying therefore to see in Tuesday’s Roger Gardner the Harbour Esplanade. Th is extensive area associations including Port Phillip, Carlton, press a reported statement by council’s President DCA
OWNERS With Tom Bacon CORPORATION LAW Special resolutions require special attention
A special resolution requires 75 per cent overseas investors to sign and return their meeting or send proxies to vote in favour of Owners corporations need to of the total value of unit entitlements of ballot in favour of the resolution. the motion. the building to be passed in favour of the It is also possible to obtain a special It seems that in those states, if over half of be aware that, before they can motion, either at a general meeting or resolution by passing an interim special the building approves of the decision, then through a ballot or “postal vote”. commence legal proceedings resolution, whereby the resolution is that’s an appropriate policy position to against any party in any court Developers and builders (who are most passed by 50 per cent of the value of unit adopt. often the target of legal proceedings being entitlements, and where no more than As it stands, there is too much risk that a or tribunal, they must fi rst fi led by owners corporations) are aware of 25 per cent of the building petitions the “fractured” building, one where a vocal this particular law, and are only too happy secretary against the special resolution pass a special resolution at a minority can act to quell a mainly apathetic to sell a 25 per cent stake in buildings to within 29 days. majority, can deny residents that chance to general meeting. overseas investors in non-English speaking Th e 75 per cent threshold is a curious notion air legitimate claims in the court. countries. for the Victorian lawmakers to settle on. Th e exception to this rule is where the It is hoped the lawmakers of Victoria shall Th is makes it diffi cult for an owners In New South Wales and Queensland for owners corporation is either enforcing its re-visit this particular issues when it next corporation to secure enough votes to fi le instance, the identical motion only requires rules or seeking to recover levies. conducts a review of the legislation. legal proceedings, as it must rely on these 50 per cent of those that turn up to the
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Heart turns fortunes around By Robert Bremner
With Heart fi nding late season form and Victory eyeing off a top four fi nish, supporters of both clubs will have plenty to look forward to in the coming weeks.
After going 14 rounds without a victory, Meanwhile, Melbourne Victory sits Melbourne Heart has started to show some comfortably in third spot with eight wins. positives towards the end of the 2013/2014 Th ey have had their share of wins against season. the top sides with two wins and two losses Deanna Lockett secured a top-10 fi nish at her Winter Olympics debut. Photo by: Olympics.com.au against the top two sides, which puts them in Th e club was recently taken over by a good position for the fi nals series, knowing European giant Manchester City for a hefty they can match it with the best. price of $11.25 million and gives the new owners an 80 per cent share in the club. Victory has managed to also grab itself a Well done Deanna Th e takeover has already done wonders for place in the Asian Champions League which the struggling club with Melbourne Heart is going to add plenty of stress to the club winning fi ve of their last six games including with the frequent travelling back and forth Local Olympian Deanna Lockett has achieved a top-10 fi nish at a 5-0 drubbing of Wellington Phoenix. for matches towards the end of the season. her fi rst Olympic games. Th e best moment of this late season revival It hasn’t always been smooth sailing for was Heart’s shock upset of top-placed Victory, the club was handed back-to-back Th e 18 year-old short-track speed-skater, think if there was one less person in the race Brisbane Roar, whilst still planted at the 5-0 defeats at the hands of Wellington who lives in Docklands and trains at the I could have made it.” bottom of the table. With seven rounds Phoenix and Sydney FC to leave the club and Icehouse, placed ninth in the 1000-metre “I’m really happy with that race. It’s good remaining in the season, a team which not its coach with plenty of questions to answer. event, edged out by just a fraction of a long ago was playing for pride for the rest to get a good, fast race in to get the whole Since then Victory has got its game back on second from making the semi-fi nals. of this season may have the opportunity to Games experience.” track with consecutive wins against Central Despite not making the semi-fi nal, Ms dream bigger – a place in the fi nals. Ms Lockett also fi nished 26th overall in the Coast and Adelaide United. Lockett did set a new personal best in the 1500 metre event. With the top six progressing to the fi nals quarter-fi nals, with a new fastest time of 1 series, Heart sits only two wins out of sixth With every team still a possibility of fi nishing minute and 29 seconds. Pierre Boda, who also trains at the Icehouse, spot which is currently held by the struggling in the top six, it sets up for one of the fi nishes fi nished 30th overall in the men’s 500 metre “It was a clean, fast race,” Ms Lockett said. “I Central Coast Mariners. to the league season in recent years. short-track speed skating.
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