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 Docklands "vacancy  Melbourne CEO refl ects on rate" in doubt seven years at the top Page 3 Page 9 Investigation into Docklands fi re apartments of Type A construction (more Material used in the than three storeys) the external walls of the building are not required to be fi re-resistant construction of a Docklands if they are non-loadbearing and are situated apartment building could be to three metres or more from a fi re source blame for the rapid spread of a feature,” the spokesperson said. Lacrosse was developed through a fi re last month, which caused partnership between Pan Urban and Charter more than $5 million worth of Hall and was designed by Elenberg Fraser. damage. Elenberg Fraser Associate director Reade Dixon said the company had little Th e fi re, at the Lacrosse building on LaTrobe information about the fi re and said it would St, started in the early hours of November 25 be premature to speculate further. after an air-conditioning compressor unit “As a leading designer of high-rise residential on a second fl oor balcony overheated due to buildings we are confi dent with our design equipment being “inappropriately” stored for the building. Our design and our behind it. selection of relevant materials was approved Th e fi re quickly spread vertically up the by the responsible authority as appropriate Alma Doepel restoration director Peter Harris with Joh Maxwell, Tim Horton and Bill Reid. building to 21st fl oor, with the combustible and compliant,” Mr Dixon said. source appearing to be the cladding on the “We cannot comment on what was actually balcony walls. installed in the building as decisions Chamber 'adopts' Alma Metropolitan Fire Brigade acting assistant would have been made by the building fi re offi cer and acting director of fi re safety contractor during construction. However, Michael Coombes said that, while the we would expect that the building was Th e Docklands Chamber of Commerce has partnered with the balconies were constructed of reinforced properly inspected and approved prior to Alma Doepel restoration team in an attempt to raise funds for the concrete, the side wall separating the occupation.” balcony from the bedroom of the same unit Apart from the material used in construction completion of the project. was not. of the building combustible items on the “We are currently investigating this matter balconies may have contributed to the With at least a further $1.7 million needed it’s very encouraging,” Mr Harris said. and are trying to develop the reasons spread of the fi re. to complete the project, the chamber will be In particular, the chamber will encourage its for the way the fi re appeared to use this promoting and educating the local business “We know that the corner where the business network and the local community construction to spread to the roof, and community about the restoration project in fi res occurred accommodated the air to take part in the “Buy a Plank” scheme. particularly the speed at which it occurred,” order to help secure more funds. conditioning cassette, which comprises Mr Coombes said. According to chamber vice-president Bill some plastic components. Th ere was also “Th ey’re the peak body for commercial evidence of other combustibles including organisations in Docklands so it’s very Reid, all businesses in Docklands should get According to a Victorian Building Authority behind the project by raising $500 to buy a spokesperson, the external walls of chairs and, on one level, a small gas exciting that they’ve decided to adopt us,” cylinder,” Mr Coombes said. Alma Doepel restoration director Peter plank for the restoration of Alma’s hull. apartment towers aren’t required to be fi re Harris said. resistant. “Th e chamber is so supportive and positive, Continued on page 11. “Under the Building Code of Australia, in Continued on page 7. 2 DOCKLANDS NEWS ISSUE 104 Season’s

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Advertising Welcome to the fi nal edition of Docklands Shane Scanlan: 0419 542 625 News for 2014. Tel: 8689 7979 Fax: 9602 2929 [email protected] It’s been another busy year in Docklands, with plenty of news to fi ll our pages. Reader contributions are welcome. Please send articles and images to We hope you’ve enjoyed reading about [email protected] all the news from your local community throughout the year as much as we’ve Th e deadline for the February edition is enjoyed delivering it. January 30. Some of the major news items we’ve Published by Shane Scanlan covered this year include the Watergate Lady Cutler engineer Nikolai Toropov. Th e crew have decked out the boat’s interior with decorations and have placed a Edited by Bethany Williams short-stay case, Harbour Esplanade’s future festive wreath at its front in preparation for Christmas. development, the sale of Harbour Town and Follow us on Twitter the Fishermans Bend tram bridge. @Docklands_News Docklands News also reached a major milestone in August when we published our Like us on Facebook 100th edition. Jubilation is just Docklands News It’s only due to the continued support of our To download our iPad app, valued advertisers that we were able to reach simply scan the QR code below: this milestone and we’d like to say a special thanks to the local stakeholders who have around the corner invested in this community asset. Get ready for three days of Christmas celebrations when the fi rst Th anks also to our regular columnists, who each month supply us with interesting annual Jubilation festival comes to Docklands this month. perspectives to share with the Docklands’ community. Kicking off on Friday, December 12, the will be on hand for Christmas photos. To our readers - thanks for picking up a festival will bring music, entertainment, Th ere will also be night markets and a food copy of Docklands News each month and for food, markets and fun to Docklands all while truck park with 18 diff erent trucks over the sharing your stories with us this year. raising money for the Country Fire Authority three days. (CFA). We wish all of our readers, contributors and Th e waterfront will also be lit up, with a advertisers a happy and safe festive season Th e Destination Docklands event will extend Christmas decoration competition being with friends and family. from NewQuay Promenade, along Harbour Esplanade and down Victoria Promenade, held. We’ll be back with our fi rst edition for 2015 with a range of activities to keep everyone By entering your Christmas-themed in February and we look forward to bringing entertained. boat, corporate window, show window or you more news from postcode 3008 next residential balcony into the competition year. Th e Jubilation stage at the NAB forecourt will host a range of performers ranging from the you’ll go into the running to win an Atlantic Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a happy Captain Koala & Friends show, to the Red Group catering voucher of up to $2000 new year, Austins, and Th e Bamboos. (depending on the category). Bethany Williams Meanwhile the CFA zone on Harbour Visitors to the festival can also make their Editor Esplanade will feature CFA demonstrations, own lanterns to fl oat on the harbour. CFA trivia and roving entertainers. Th e full Jubilation program can be found at Of course Santa will also be stopping by and www.jubilationmelbourne.com.au

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Please support our advertisers because without them we would have no Docklands News ISSUE 104 DOCKLANDS NEWS 3 Docklands ‘vacancy rate’ in doubt By Bethany Williams “Th e published vacancy rate in the Claims that Docklands’ Docklands is currently 4.4 per cent (SQM Research). However in 2013 it was as high as residential vacancy rate is 10 per cent. It is hardly a reliable indicator.” close to 30 per cent have been Th ere are a range of variables that could put in doubt after Docklands aff ect water usage rates, which do not necessarily indicate vacant properties in News’s investigation of Prosper Docklands. Australia’s report. Docklands’ transient nature, the use of apartments as city escapes and the high- Prosper’s Speculative Vacancy 2014 report proportion of single person households are last month claimed the alarming statistic, just some of the factors that could result in which was based on average water usage low water usage. fi gures in 2013. Docklands has a particularly high After more than two weeks of conversations Prosper Australia’s Speculative Vacancy 2014 report says close to 30 per cent of residential properties in Docklands could be vacant. percentage of sole-person households, with with City West Water (CWW), which the 2011 census fi nding that 36.5 percent of provided most of the Docklands data for City West Water had told Prosper there were the report. Docklands residents live alone. the report, Docklands News has been given 2831 property connections in Docklands and Local real estate agents say the vacancy rate Th e report does concede, however, that there confl icting data. 773 occupancies using less than 50 litres of claim and resulting media coverage has had are variables which could aff ect the vacancy water per day in 2013. After earlier providing data which blew a signifi cant negative impact on Docklands’ rate, including water leaks, properties for apart Prosper’s statistical claims (in 15 But, on November 19, a CWW spokesperson residential property market. sale or rent, serviced apartments and sole- email exchanges), CWW “corrected” its told Docklands News the 773 connections person households. “It’s put a lot of doubt in potential buyers’ information just before this edition went were not just restricted to residences. to press, after being contacted by Prosper minds and created a lot of fear,” Barry Plant Th e actual residential vacancy rate in Australia. Two days later, the spokesperson said director Daniel Cole said. Docklands sits somewhere between two and the company’s data couldn’t distinguish four per cent, according to Docklands real According to the report’s author Catherine Th e Prosper report relied on water usage whether the properties using no water were estate experts. Cashmore, the fi gures in the report cover data supplied by City West Water, Yarra residential or non-residential. Valley Water and South East Water and 72 per cent of Docklands’ current supply, as Barry Plant director Daniel Cole said the argued that properties using 50 litres of water In relation to the fi gure of 2831 properties recorded by the City of Melbourne. report was “blatantly wrong”. in Docklands, on November 28 the or less per day over a 12-month period were “From the standpoint of statistical analysis “We only have eight vacant properties in spokesperson said: “the fi gures provided most likely vacant. this is an adequate number to formulate Docklands,” Mr Cole said. to Prosper were for property connections, a percentage of potential speculative Th e report looked at 2883 residential which don’t necessarily mean occupancies, City Residential managing director Glenn vacancies,” Ms Cashmore said. properties in Docklands and said 779, or 27 residences, businesses. Th e property Donnelly said the vacancy rate in Docklands per cent used less than 50 litres of water per connections may apply to an apartment She said the variables that can bias the water was nowhere near 30 per cent. day on average in 2013 and were therefore building, a commercial facility, a fi re service data results are listed in detail within the “Th ere is defi nitely not a 30 per cent vacancy “speculative vacancies”. etc, and not an individual occupancy.” report. rate. I believe it would sit somewhere around Instinctively, Docklands News knew But on December 1, after speaking with “However any results missing in the four per cent,” he said. there were more than 2883 properties Prosper Australia, who had been contacted Docklands due to some apartment blocks Lucas Real Estate’s Glen Lucas also in Docklands in 2013 and that there was by Docklands News for comment, the not being individually water metered would dismissed the report, saying: “Th e report is no way close to 30 per cent of the homes spokesperson back-fl ipped and said he had most likely disguise additional vacancies – pretty inaccurate as far as our experience is in Docklands were unoccupied. Places been incorrect and that the data provided to not pull the overall fi gure down,” she said. concerned.” Victoria says there were 4895 apartments in Prosper related only to residential properties. Ms Cashmore also said the vacancy rate Docklands in 2013. “Our vacancy rate is at 2.1 per cent and Th e vacancy rate claim caused major cited by real estate agents in the area relates that’s taking in 1200 rental properties on our Docklands News then asked both CWW and damage to Docklands, with many major only to available supply – not withheld books.” Prosper Australia to provide it with the raw news outlets picking up the “ghost tower” supply and was therefore irrelevant to her data. story without any scrutiny of the data used in research.

Please support our advertisers because without them we would have no Docklands News 4 DOCKLANDS NEWS ISSUE 104 Election result is locally signifi cant Labor’s success at the Victorian state election is likely to have a signifi cant impact on Docklands’ future.

Short-stay regulation and ministerial Ed Huntingford (Liberal) - 533 planning power reform is expected and the Ellen Sandell (Australian Greens) - 393 Fisherman’s Bend Tram Bridge will be ruled Jennifer Kanis (Australian Labor Party) - 276 out. Kate Elliot (Animal Justice Party) - 42 Kerry Sutherland (Family First) - 15 Planning for a school in Docklands will also Neville Chisholm (Australian Christians) – 13 recommence under Labor. Tehiya Umer (Voice for the West) – 7 Sitting member for Melbourne and ALP Informal - 49 candidate Jennifer Kanis made various pre- Th e primary vote in the upper house was: election promises relating to Docklands. Th e ALP’s Jennifer Kanis and Greens candidate Ellen Sandell attended the Docklands Meet the Candidates last month. Liberal – 516 At the Meet the Candidates forum in Australian Greens – 314 Ms Kanis said the Labor Party would release “Instead, Labor will ensure the dedicated Docklands on November 5, Ms Kanis Australian Labor Party - 251 the report and would re-start the planning offi ce works with the community and announced, if elected, the Labor party Sex Party - 81 process for a school in Docklands. She transport operators to deliver alternative would commit to retrospective short-stay Animal Justice Party - 31 stopped short of saying a school would public transport options that work,” Mr Foley accommodation regulation and would Liberal Democrats - 30 defi nitely be built in Docklands under a said in the letter. remove the planning minister as authority Th e Basics Rock ‘N’ Roll Party - 13 for buildings over 25,000sqm. Labor government. Former planning Minister Matthew Guy Democratic Labour Party (DLP) - 13 Australian Cyclists Party - 11 She said the party would be making further Plans for a tram bridge from Collins St, had also contacted residents of Yarra’s Family First - 11 announcements about the plans pre- through Yarra’s Edge and into Fishermans Edge in late October, saying the project was Voice for the West - 10 election, but this did not eventuate. Bend will also be scrapped under the new unfunded. Palmer United Party - 6 Labor Government. Th e letter stated the concept was one the At the time of printing, the result in the seat Shooters and Fishers Party Victoria - 5 Metropolitan Planning Authority (MPA) had was unclear, despite victory being earlier Voluntary Euthanasia Party (Victoria) - 4 Th e concept had been listed as a potential for consideration beyond 2040. claimed by Greens candidate Ellen Sandell. long-term project in the Fishermans Vote 1 Local Jobs - 3 Rise Up Australia Party - 2 In September, Ms Kanis told Docklands News Bend Strategic Plan, released earlier this Docklands maintained its conservative Group N - 2 that if the Labor party was elected, it would year and has appeared in various other leanings at the polling booth on election day, Australian Country Alliance - 1 restart the planning process for a school in documentation. with most fi rst preference votes going to the Australian Christians - 1 Docklands. Liberal party. In a letter sent to residents on November 18 Darren M Bain - 1 1328 people cast their vote at the Library at A feasibility study into a school in Docklands member for Albert Park MP Martin Foley People Power Victoria/No Smart Meters - 0 the Dock on November 29. was commissioned four years ago but was said Labor would not support the proposed Tiff any Harrison - 0 never released. bridge from Yarra’s Edge to Collins St. Th e primary vote in the lower house was: Informal - 22

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Docklands is again preparing to ring in the new year with a spectacular fi reworks display and plenty of entertainment.

Docklanders who live around Victoria Harbour are some of Melbourne’s luckiest resident’s on New Year’s Eve, with a front row seat to the spectacular fi reworks display. Th e City of Melbourne will run one of its four live sites at Victoria Harbour from 9pm to 1am, with plenty of free entertainment on off er. DJ MZ Rizk will entertain the crowds ahead of the 10-minute midnight fi reworks display. As has been the case for the past few years, Docklands will not host family fi reworks at 9.30pm and will only have fi reworks at If the scenes from last year are anything to go by, Docklands will be the place to be when the clock strikes midnight this New Year’s Eve. Photo by David Simmonds Photography. midnight. School options for local families

Without a local primary school of their own, Docklands families can now be assured of access to primary schools in surrounding suburbs.

A number of public and private primary St Michael’s North Melbourne school leader enrolments left for prep next year,” Ms Smith “Th eir aim is similar to the DCF, we all want schools in suburbs around Docklands have Daniel Barr said the school had plenty of said. out kids to be able to access high quality confi rmed they will accept enrolments from vacancies for grade prep next year and primary and secondary school education Meanwhile, local families continue to Docklands. welcomed enrolments from Docklands. within their community,” Ms Standfi eld said campaign for the construction of a primary of the alliance. Children living in the northern end of According to Mr Barr, around 10 Docklands school in Docklands. Docklands are zoned to attend North families already send their children to the Although a site has been allocated for a Docklands Community Forum (DCF) Melbourne Primary School, while children school. school in Docklands, funding is yet to be representative Janine Standfi eld has been living in the Southern end of Docklands are allocated to building a local school. “Some people might have the misconception particularly vocal about the need for a local zoned to attend Port Melbourne Primary that because we are a Catholic school we school and the DCF has identifi ed a local “Places Victoria has secured a site for a School. only take Catholic children, but that’s not the school as its number one priority. school within the Digital Harbour precinct,” Both schools confi rmed they will accept case,” Mr Barr said. a Places Victoria spokesperson said. Speaking at the October 29 forum, Ms enrolments from Docklands if they are the “We accept enrolment from any Standfi eld said she had been contacted by “Places Victoria continues to progress closest government school. denomination and we are a very the Our Children, Our Schools alliance about discussions with private education entities Carlton Gardens Primary School also multicultural school.” the forum joining the group. and the Department of Education and Early confi rmed it may accept enrolments from Holy Rosary Primary School in Kensington is Childhood Development about the provision Th e group is an alliance of Victorian Docklands if there are vacancies available, also accepting enrolments from Docklands, of a school for Docklands.” community education campaigns and despite being outside of the school’s zone. principal Amanda Smith confi rmed. includes the TwoSchoolsNow lobby group. “Funding remains the most signifi cant Private schools in nearby suburbs are also “We’ve just started to take enrolments Attendees at the October forum voted to join impediment to the delivery of this project.” ready to welcome Docklands’ families. from Docklands and have about fi ve or six the alliance.

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Police have warned Docklanders to be aware of opportunistic theft and to keep their eyes out for suspicious behaviour in the An artist’s impression of the surf park concept. lead up to Christmas and the New Year. Surf park concept fl oated According to Sen-Sgt Mick Wilmott, opportunistic theft increases in the lead up to Christmas as the shopping season A surf park at Central Pier could be built within three years if current support is maintained. ramps up, with large crowds providing plenty of cover for crime.

Proposed by Damian Rogers Architecture If approved and funded, Mr Carter says the spokesperson said. “People should make sure they are aware and engineering and design fi rm Arup, the project could be realised within two to three of where their personal belongings such According to Mr Carter, the surf park would concept achieved plenty of attention last years. “Th at’s totally achievable,” he said. as handbags, backpacks and laptops are enhance Docklands by providing a space the month, with many saying it could be the at all times.” Th e project is currently unfunded and would public will want to use and attracting events missing piece of the Docklands puzzle. require the approval of both Places Victoria and businesses. “Th e fact is, thieves are well aware that Arup’s Phil Carter said there had been plenty and the City of Melbourne to go ahead and crowds will increase during this period “From a livability and wellness perspective, of interest from potential partners and wave would be privately funded. and will make the most of it using the the surf park idea also off ers a place for pool operators. anonymity crowds provide,” Sen-Sgt Places Victoria is currently developing plans Docklands workers and residents to de- Wilmott said. Th e surf park is proposed to fl oat next to for Harbour Esplanade and last month stress and bring massive potential health Central Pier, spanning 16,000 sqm and lodged permit applications with the City of benefi ts,” Mr Carter said. He also warned drivers to ensure they capable of producing waves up to 160 metres Melbourne. don’t leave valuables in cars. Th e design of the surf-park would also long and 1.8 metres high. Sen-Sgt Wilmott said there also It’s understood that Places Victoria has had off er the opportunity for activities such as continued to be issues of people It would feature a deep sandy beach and no input into the surf park idea and that it is swimming, kayaking and beach sports. treated water drawn from Victoria Harbour tailgating into carparks in Docklands and not part of any current plans for Docklands. According to architect Damien Rogers, itself. breaking into storage cages. “Places Victoria wants Docklands to become Melbourne should make better use of the He said given many people go away over News reports last month suggested the surf a signifi cant public waterside destination water at its fi ngertips. park would cost $8 million to build, while Christmas, New Year’s Eve and summer, that is used every day of the year,” Places “Melbourne has some amazing attractions, industry sources told Docklands News the residents who remain in Docklands Victoria general manager Simon Wilson said. but we don’t tend to use the water that cost would be closer to the $80 million mark. should remain vigilant about the people “Places Victoria has developed a master plan surrounds us as well as we could. Th is surf entering their building. Mr Carter said the surf park would cost more for Harbour Esplanade to guide its future park concept would create a beach lifestyle “Residents should remain vigilant over than $8 million but did not believe it would development, with the aim of making it a in the heart of the city,” he said. the Christmas period as many people cost as much as $80 million. fl exible and changing event space by the Surfi ng Victoria has also backed the concept, will go away which gives off enders more water.” He said cost estimations were diffi cult but it with CEO Max Wells lending his support. opportunity as there are less people would “certainly be in the tens of millions”. A City of Melbourne spokesperson said “To bring the surf to the city is a great idea, around and therefore fewer eyes,” Sen- Mr Carter said the team was awaiting cost council had not committed any support especially to a site like Central Pier in the Sgt Wilmott said. for the project and had only been advised estimations and was working on a business Docklands,” Mr Wells said. “If you see someone behaving development model. informally of the private sector initiative. “I can imagine having surfers in suits suspiciously or who doesn’t look like Th e next phase would be to lock in funding “Our feedback to Arup was that it was an heading for an after work session and kids they belong make sure you give us a call.” partners, which Mr Carter hopes will happen interesting concept, if private funding coming to the Docklands carrying surfboards next year. were available for the infrastructure,” the on Melbourne’s trains and trams.”

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Please support our advertisers because without them we would have no Docklands News ISSUE 104 DOCKLANDS NEWS 7 Investigation into Docklands fi re Continued from page 1. “Much of what was on the balconies was Many of the building’s 400 residents consumed in the fi re prior to the brigade spent time in makeshift emergency and the internal sprinklers extinguishing accommodation at Etihad Stadium following the fi re, but from all accounts and given the the blaze, with most spending around 15 situation on other non-aff ected balconies we hours at the stadium. believe there were combustible items on the Etihad Stadium executive offi cer Paul balconies.” Sergeant said the stadium was part of a Around 70 fi re fi ghters were called to the combined eff ort involving Victoria Police, building around 2.30am on November 25, Red Cross, the City of Melbourne and State battling the blaze for around 35 minutes Government services. before getting it under control and searching “Obviously we are a big space on the CBD the building to check for occupants. doorstep so it was a great feeling to help out Around 400 residents were safely evacuated a group in some urgent need,” Mr Sergeant from the building, with no serious injuries said. reported. “Th e evacuees comprised young families, Sarah Jane Pell lives on the 19th fl oor of children, including some infants, and even the Lacrosse building and said the alarm pets.” An image of the fi re captured by Ibrahim Kazane. Th e blaze quickly spread up the building’s balconies. systems in the top half of the building did not Most of the fi re damage to the building was go off during the fi re. to the balconies and external infrastructure, “I was woken up by my Swedish housemates, with the tower’s sprinkler system preventing who were so stunned they forgot how to the fi re from spreading further internally. speak English,” Dr Pell said. However, there was extensive smoke and She said the group had no time to grab shoes water damage to many of the apartments or belongings and ran down 38 fl ights of in the building and, given the building’s stairs to escape the fi re. Th ey only began to owners corporation does not have contents hear fi re alarms when they reached the 10th insurance, uninsured residents could face fl oor. hefty repair bills. “I watched the fi re from the ground and At the time of printing, the building’s was aware it was catching from one balcony residents had been unable to return to their to the other rapidly, I saw that progression homes. happen so rapidly,” Dr Pell said. Residents Anshu Priya, Anusha A and Anchana Sai V after collecting belongings the morning of the fi re.

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For all your real estate needs, including a no obligation FREE market appraisal on your property, feel free to contact either of us 50 Lorimer Street, Docklands www.cityresidential.com.au /cityresidentialrealestate P: 8614 8999 ISSUE 104 DOCKLANDS NEWS 9 Melbourne CEO refl ects on seven years at the top By Shane Scanlan Th e people working in Places Victoria After seven years in the top job, respect the skills and experience that we’ve got in facilitating urban design that’s suitable the city’s top bureaucrat moves for a city.” on this month having built a “I feel very positive about Docklands. solid relationship with the State Th ere’s nothing that’s not irredeemable. Bit by bit, we will chip away. It’s a beautiful Government about the future area. It’s something for Melbourne to be growth of Docklands. proud of in terms of the buildings that are sustainable and it is a city of the 21st century. Dr Alexander took up the role at the same We will meld it with the best ideas from the time as the fi rst power-sharing between the old city. You can see it starting to take shape Kathy Alexander moved on from her role as City of Melbourne CEO this month. council and the then VicUrban (now Places now with the connections that have been Victoria) back in 2007. made. I think it’s in a great space.” “I’ve always been able to report that the introduce new energy and new thinking. plan’s been implemented and always ahead “One of the outcomes of the city being She said a health scare for her daughter and “When I fi rst arrived, I had presumed that of budget and, if you look at the international involved was to add an awareness that the grandson last year was a contributing factor it was going to be something that it wasn’t. recognition that the City of Melbourne community had to be involved. I absolutely to her decision to retire. I don’t think they did hand it (power) has had for the projects that it has run and committed to communities being informed back. And I think it was quite confusing the programs that it implements and the “She had a very diffi cult pregnancy and it and being involved at a real level,” Dr about whose roles were what,” she said. “I directions that it has been taking, there’s was touch and go for both herself and the Alexander said. had been surprised that we had been so no doubt that our excellence in those baby,” she said. “Trying to ‘fi t in’ my family, uninvolved – left out of the planning and Dr Alexander said her time at the helm had endeavours has been recognised.” rather than focus on them, was an interesting decision-making that had taken place.” been simplifi ed because of the council’s time in my life.” Dr Alexander said her task as CEO had also consistent adherence to the “Future “In those days there was quite a tension been made easier by the alignment and “And also I’m 60 and things start to happen Melbourne” plan and principles which were between VicUrban and the city and certainly commitment of her staff . after 60 and I’m fi t and healthy. Do I want to fi rst suggested by the John So council in confusion among the developers about what wait until I’m 70 or 65 when maybe I’m not 2008. “It’s a great organisation. Th e organisation they should be doing and who they were so healthy?” itself is fundamentally committed to the supposed to be talking to once the so-called “I’ve had a pretty clear path to follow in those City of Melbourne,” she said. “We’ve done Dr Alexander said she would pursue some hand-back happened.” seven years,” she said. “For the past six years culture surveys amongst the staff and the board positions where she would be able to the council has been working on a very solid “So I spent quite a lot of my time developing thing that gets them up in the morning to continue to contribute to organisations at a set of directions around those major (Future the relationship with VicUrban and come to work is the city.” strategic level rather than at the operational Melbourne) community goals.” working at the CEO level to clarify roles, level. “Making Melbourne a bold, inspirational city responsibilities and to get some things So, how does she rate her performance? moving around community infrastructure.” is on everyone’s mind.” “I’ve had quite a lot of calls. 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MAB Corporation directors Michael and Andrew Buxton at Monument Park during construction. Monumental occasion for Docklands (Vault), Burke and Wills and the Marquis of that Docklands should be regarded not as an this fantasy city.” Linlithgow. isolated precinct but rather as an extension, Th e stunning Monument Park Th e project is funded by Places Victoria and integral part of the city,” he said. is being unveiled this month in A concrete facsimile of the Hoddle Grid is and MAB Corporation, the developer of NewQuay in Docklands. draped across the various monuments and “Th e forms are broken open in sections to Docklands’ NewQuay precinct. Docklands forms the base of the park. reveal new colourful worlds for sheltering in, developers are required to spend 1 per cent exploring, playing amongst and enjoying.” of the value of their projects on public art. Th e $3 million, 2000sqm sculptural park According to Mr Morton, the ground plane is binds together seven sculptures by award- imagined as a carpet – rising and falling as it “Th ere are abundant green areas that appear Joining Mr Morton in creating the concept winning artist Callum Morton. Each is covers the various monuments. through holes created in the surface of the were landscape architecture studio, Oculus, based on a signifi cant City of Melbourne carpet. Th e plantings appear as if literally and architects for the adjacent Th e Quays monument, including the “yellow peril” “Critically, we wanted to emphasise the idea erupting from the ground below to colonise residential building, McBride Charles Ryan. Art for Commitment to art's sake Docklands

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Monument Park is our most ambitious art project. MAB’s approach to public art is to Monument Park is the next key step in the create engaging and welcoming pieces. We revitalisation of NewQuay. What was once always envisage people interacting with the Elma Crosbie thinks Monument Park is just fantastic. a concrete plaza is being transformed into art rather than just observing it. a space for people to relax, grab a coff ee and enjoy life on the water. Art in the community is an integral component in the creation of a sense of MAB’s vision is to set a new benchmark place and MAB is committed to delivering Park is simply ‘fantastic’ for art and public spaces in Melbourne. art and green spaces to NewQuay. By Each member of our design team is a designing a unique landscape setting with Docklands resident Elma Crosbie thinks Monument Park multi-award winner in their fi eld. great public art enables us to deliver a NewQuay has evolved signifi cantly in truly distinctive space for the NewQuay is ‘fantastic’. recent months, from welcoming new community and our thousands of visitors. residents to Th e Quays through to the Th e beauty of Monument Park is its evolving “It’s fantastic because there’s been “I’ve been watching it being built downstairs creation of Monument Park as well as nature. By integrating the sculptures with nothing in this area like it,” Elma said. there for months now. It’s great to see it introducing exciting new businesses. In fi nally coming together and all the various landscaping elements, it provides a new “I don’t know too much about it, but as 2015, NewQuay will continue to progress colours being added,” she said. dimension. It will continue to evolve as the far as I can see, it also honours people with the completion of the Ron Barassi plants grow. who helped Australia develop in the fi rst “I’ve been pleasantly surprised by how it’s Senior Park - Melbourne’s newest park and sporting facility in Docklands. Whilst there is a strong story behind the place.” shaping up. It’s great for the area.” sculptures, the beauty of art is subject to Ms Crosbie lives in the neighbouring Ms Crosbie has watched NewQuay develop Th e start of construction of MAB’s Aqui interpretation. It will create discussion; some Conder tower. She said NewQuay had since moving to Docklands six years ago. Promenade apartments early next year people will love it and some won’t. Th e best needed additional features to draw Th e views and proximity to public transport will provide another opportunity for art pieces always create debate. visitors. are what fi rst attracted her to the area. people to enjoy living at NewQuay.

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Please support our advertisers because without them we would have no Docklands News ISSUE 104 DOCKLANDS NEWS 11 Branding Chamber project ‘adopts’ Alma Continued from page 1. complete He said the chamber planned to put together an exhibition on Harbour Esplanade providing information about Docklands will be promoted the Alma Doepel’s history and restoration as the “city on the waterfront”, and charting the fundraising progress. following the outcome of a two- “It will be a static display, possibly an open container people can walk through, month branding project. with information on display and a graphic charting the fundraising process,” Mr Reid Commissioned by Destination Docklands said. and the Docklands Chamber of Commerce, the project, by Brand Clarity’s John Douglas “We want to encourage people to donate involved discussions with a range of local and to get the Alma back on the water.” business and community stakeholders. Mission to Seafarers operations manager Bill Reid takes a look at Minarwa Shrestra’s concept for Seafarer’s Rest. Photo by Lucinda McLean. “We think it’s a great thing to have here in Presenting his fi ndings at the October 29 Docklands because it contributes to the Docklands Community Forum, Mr Douglas maritime heritage of Docklands that we said the objective was to help Docklands need to preserve.” with its messaging by creating a statement, Owned by not-for-profi t company Sale rather than a slogan or logo. Fresh ideas for and Adventure Limited, the 110-year-old “We are looking for a central, core idea to historic three-masted topsail schooner allow any Docklands messaging to feel like has been under restoration at Shed 2 in it’s coming from the same place.” Seafarers Rest Docklands since 2009. Th e “core idea” developed through the It’s the last of its kind in Australia and project was: “Th e city on the waterfront, “Bill Reid tasked the students to integrate is expected to become a key part of the giving you a fresh perspective of urban life”. An exotic butterfl y house, a a new entry to the Mission to Seafarers, Harbour Esplanade redevelopment. addressing the Seafarers Rest,” Ms Day said. According to Destination Docklands CEO eucalyptus woodland and Th e chamber has been a vocal supporter Anita Donnelly, the aim of the project was platformed steps down to the One of the conceptual ideas produced by of the restoration project and in June to review previous research and messaging the student Minarwa Shrestra was “Seafarers hosted a fundraising event on board the projects and undertake a community riverfront are just some of the Woodland” which is described as “a tranquil Lady Cutler to make local stakeholders consultation in order to fi nd a way to ways RMIT students would eucalyptus woodland between the heavily aware of the project. traffi cked Wurundjeri Way and the new articulate the Docklands brand. It had been hoped that the ship would be transform Seafarers Rest. entry to the mission, capturing some of back in the water by Christmas in order to She said this consultation included the informal and textured qualities of avoid the damaging eff ects of the summer Docklands Community Forum members, Some 16 architecture students were the remnant heritage materials and wild climate on the ship’s wood, but Mr Harris local stakeholders, the Docklands Chamber asked to respond to the currently derelict vegetation.” said this would not be possible. of Commerce executive and her board. site adjacent to the Mission to Seafarers Student Akyol Chad Cagatay devised as part of a landscape architecture studio “Th e volunteer team continue to work, “Destination Docklands will use the results “Awakening Seafarers Rest”, a concept that led by Helen Day and Lucinda McLean. but until we get some major funding, the of the project in our messaging, new website would see the decrepit Shed 5 adapted as an professional team won’t be back,” Mr theme, future media comments, marketing “Th e aim of the teaching and design exotic butterfl y house and construction of a Harris said. activity and event development,” she said. studio was to develop skills in designing second shed for a native butterfl y house. A Docklands Chamber of Commerce president for people in large urban space,” Ms Day butterfl y and bee-attracting garden would Around $800,000 is needed to get the ship Joh Maxwell said the chamber planned to said. be developed at the entry to the mission. back in the water and a further $900,000 hold sessions in the new year explaining to get it fi tted-out and rigged. Students met with public space experts According to Mr Reid, the ideas that how the results of the branding project could from the City of Melbourne along have emerged through the design studio be used to ensure messaging consistency with the Mission to Seafarers’ general are “fresh” and “unencumbered by past across Docklands’ business community. manager Bill Reid. concepts”.

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Parking your car in one of the many off -street car parks in Docklands is more expensive than ever.

Last year we reported many price changes at many Docklands car parks, and this year Justin Dickinson with Th e Big Umbrella volunteers at Th e How Ball last month. these prices have continued to climb. Th e most dramatic change occurs in Enterprize Way off Bourke St. In 2013, New project for parking under both NAB and Ericsson buildings cost around $16 for the fi rst three hours. Two years later the maximum daily rate for these carparks has increased to a The Big Umbrella whopping $69. for grants or funding or drain communities Both carparks charge exactly the same rates. Docklands-based charity Th e of money.” Early-bird deals will cost you $24, and for those unlucky enough to lose your ticket, Big Umbrella will soon become “We can hopefully generate our own funding NAB parking will see you paying a generous a self-sustaining enterprise, and become a self-sustaining charity that $75 penalty. doesn’t rely on government or external with plans to open its own café. funding.” Th e explanation for this huge increase is uncertain, but could be the result of Mr Dickinson was also recently recognised Led by Justin Dickinson, the charity has the small supply of all-day parking to for his work and was short-listed as a state been based at Th e Hub since early 2012 and accommodate an increased number of fi nalist for the Australian of the Year award. works on both local and international issues workers in the area. a maximum of $57 a day, from $45 in 2013. aff ecting marginalised youth and children, “To receive the honour of a state fi nalist was In 2012, the most expensive daily rate to including human rights abuses, exploitation, huge, especially with the people I was up One of the only carparks to not raise its park in Docklands was $49 at the rear of 717 forced labour and homelessness. against,” Mr Dickinson said. “It’s nice to get prices in the last year is Harbour Town East. Bourke St (Channel 9). Today the maximum that recognition.” Th e multi-level carpark will only set you back According to Mr Dickinson, plans for a café daily rate has blown up to $60 a day at the $10 for up to 24 hours, with the fi rst hour have been in the pipeline for two years and And while plans to develop Th e Big Umbrella same location. charging as little as $3. have now been made possible after the café continue, the charity’s work both Emerging patterns show that the more charity was made the benefi ciary of the How internationally and locally is also at the Maintaining existing prices in the multi- expensive car parks are located close to Ball 2014. forefront of Mr Dickinson’s mind. level carpark could be a result of the larger Etihad Stadium and Harbour Esplanade. number of spaces available for customer Th e How Ball is held each year, with 100 per Th e Big Umbrella feeds up to 600 homeless With the hundreds of drivers wishing to park parking at Harbour Town Shopping Centre. cent of the profi ts donated to the chosen people in Melbourne three nights a week in the area for football games, it is clear that Surrounding carparks on Docklands Drive charity. through its A Real Meal soup kitchen at these venues are competing for drivers. are expected to become development sites Flinders St Station. Mr Dickinson said being selected as a Even a quick stop at Etihad Stadium will in the coming years, which may eventually benefi ciary of the ball was “a great honour”. On Christmas day, Th e Big Umbrella will set you back $10 for 30 minutes, with a result in a price rise at the multi-level provide food and companionship to around maximum of $40 a day. carpark when this happens. “We’re hoping to use the money generated 1000 people. from that to buy a social enterprise café.” Since its opening in 2013, the carpark at For a full list of carparks and their daily For more information about Th e Big Exo has also increased its parking prices, prices, have a look at the 2015 Docklands “Th at will hopefully generate revenue for our Umbrella’s work visit www.thebigumbrella. jumping up to $12 an hour and now charging Directory when it is distributed this month. projects in the future without having to apply org

Please support our advertisers because without them we would have no Docklands News 14 DOCKLANDS NEWS ISSUE 104 Lanes to ease congestion

Travelling from Docklands to the airport and northern suburbs should become easier with plans for new lanes to be added to the Bolte Bridge.

Extra lanes will be added to the Bolte Bridge in an aim to curb congestion on CityLink’s Tullamarine corridor. Th e Lucas Real Estate team at the awards ceremony. From Left to Right: Clare Th ompson, Chris Henson, Joy Clarke, Cameron Smith, Dylan Emmett, Meredy Sun, Scott O’Donnell, Mia Chen, Renn Harrison, Glen Lucas, Lisa Walsh, Nicole Roberts, Jenna Hilton, Baden Lucas, Chelsea Grech, Danielle Tadi, Bridget Cremean, Alex Roberts, Bruno Santi and Aisha Coe. Th e additional lanes are part of an $850 million upgrade of CityLink between the West Gate Freeway and Melrose Drive on the Tullamarine Freeway, which will be funded by City Link owner Transurban. Lucas takes out two gongs Former premier Denis Napthine last month announced that the Government Dockland’s Lucas Real Estate team is thrilled to have been recognised as one of the state’s best had signed a deal with Transurban to deliver the project. agencies after winning two awards at the Real Estate Institute of Victoria’s Awards for Excellence. He said the project would signifi cantly improve traffi c conditions on the Citylink Th e agency took out the realestateVIEW. couldn’t have been possible without the service and the support of his team Tullamarine corridor, which was one of com.au Agency of the Year Award, while support of all of our clients over the past 10 members. the busiest roads in Melbourne, carrying Dylan Emmett was recognised as the REIV years we have been in Docklands,” he said. 210,000 vehicles every day. Residential Property Manager of the Year “It is a great honour and very humbling to “To be recognised as the top private sale (Principal). have been chosen as a representative of “Th e CityLink Tulla Widening project will agency in the state speaks volumes about the our property management team – I’m very boost capacity on the primary road route Managing director Glen Lucas said the property market and level of buyer activity fortunate to work with such a great team to the airport by 30 per cent and deliver awards were a great recognition of the hard here in Docklands.” doing a job I love.” travel time savings of up to 16 minutes on work of the team during the past year. Dylan Emmett attributed his success Mr Emmet will now represent Victoria at the trips between Melbourne Airport and the “It is a privilege to be named as one of the to a combination of factors, including a 2015 REIA Awards for Excellence in Perth West Gate Freeway during peak periods,” best agencies in the state and certainly commitment to excellence in customer this March. Dr Napthine said.

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Places Victoria has a new chairman, with Planning Minister Matthew Guy last month announcing Tony De Domenico’s appointment to the position.

Over the past 40 years Mr De Domenico has worked across higher education, international diplomacy and government sectors. Most recently, he has served as deputy chancellor of LaTrobe University and as president of the Italian Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Mr De Domenico will serve as chairman alongside three recently-appointed independent members and two government members. Explore the port next door Tamara Brezzi, Robert Goudswaard and Graeme Parton were appointed to the Places Victoria Board as independent Th e Port of Melbourne Corporation is again giving Melburnians the chance to see the port from a members in September. diff erent perspective, with free boat tours. Th ey joined deputy secretary of Department of Transport, Planning and Local Infrastructure Christine Wyatt Th e free tours kicked off last month and People living and working in Docklands will To book visit www.portofmelbourne.com and senior commercial advisor of the will continue in February, March and April have access to 100 priority tickets for each and follow the “Port Boat Tours” link. Department of Treasury and Finance next year, departing from Williamstown and of the remaining tours, which will run on Garry Phibbs. Docklands. February 22, March 29 and April 27 next year.

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Docklanders are invited to the fi nal Docklands Social Club function for the year on Tuesday, December 9.

An artist’s impression of 889 Collins St. Th e date is a departure from the usual second Wednesday of the month to avoid a clash with the community association’s break up. Lend Lease pushes Everyone is welcome to attend the Social Club at Cargo (55 NewQuay Promenade) from 7.30 pm. Th ere will be at least 30 minutes of mingling residential development and meeting other Docklanders before guests can choose to sit down and eat. Th e event moves around Docklands each Lend Lease is continuing its move into residential-focused development in Victoria Harbour, with month so that locals can expand their plans for another residential building submitted for planning approval last month. horizons and get to know their suburb. At the last event at Chiara on November 12, Th e dual tower development would be built commercial development. If approved, 889 Collins St will comprise a there were plenty of familiar faces but also at 889 Collins St and located on the Yarra 23-storey north tower and 29-storey south However, a Lend Lease spokesperson said plenty of newcomers entering into the spirit River and will be the fi rst residential building tower joined by a podium. of community. to have both a Collins St address and river the site had been nominated as a “fl exible Th e development will add 538 apartments frontage. use site” in the Victoria Harbour masterplan. Apart from the mingling at the start, there is to Docklands, along with nine mixed-use “It has an existing permit for commercial no formal structure to the evening. Guests Th e proposed development adds to Lend suites along Collins St. pay their own way directly with the venue. Lease’s current residential construction use, however we’re seeing strong interest Apartment prices will range from around portfolio, which includes 888 Collins and in apartments in the precinct,” the Victoria Harbour should be looking good $395,000 up to $1.8 million. Concavo. spokesperson said. from Cargo, a newcomer to the Docklands restaurant scene. Cargo has a great “A permit for a residential building on Construction is targeted to begin in May Th e development is to be built across two reputation for its food, reasonable prices and the site will give us fl exibility for future next year and be completed in June 2017. land parcels, one of which Docklands range of tap beers and other drinks. News understood had been earmarked for development.”

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Please support our advertisers because without them we would have no Docklands News ISSUE 104 DOCKLANDS NEWS 17 Green rating for Recognition Goods Shed for Yarra Th e Goods Shed South has Point received a 5 Green Star rating, making it one of the oldest Docklands’ own Yarra Point heritage buildings in Australia tower at Yarra’s Edge has been to receive a Green Star rating. recognised as Victoria’s best apartment complex. Originally built in 1889, the building has undergone an 18-month renovation by Th e 31-storey Mirvac development received Walker Corporation as part of its $2 billion the accolade at the 2014 Housing Industry Collins Square development. Association (HIA) CSR Victorian Housing Th e building incorporates a range of awards last month. environmentally sustainable design Mirvac executive John Carfi said the HIA initiatives including high-effi ciency lighting CSR Apartment Complex award recognised and an active chilled beam cooling system to the intelligence of Yarra Point’s design. reduce energy use. “Th is award is fantastic recognition of Yarra Th e building also incorporates recycled steel, Point’s intelligent design as well as the sustainable timber, double-glazed glass, success of the entire Yarra’s Edge precinct, rainwater collection and cycle facilities. Terry took part in “Walk to Work Day” for World Diabetes Day last month. which off ers Melbourne’s best waterside “With a 5 Star Green Star rating for living lifestyle, just minutes from the CBD,” construction demonstrating ‘Australian Mr Carfi said. excellence’, the Goods Shed South and the Mirvac will now go on to contest the Lantern Building demonstrate that green apartment complex category at the national features are not limited to new building, Terry’s second HIA awards in 2015. but with innovation and commitment can be achieved in heritage-listed buildings too,” CEO of the Green Building Council of Australia, Romilly Madew, said. chance at life “We congratulate Walker Group for this outstanding achievement.” Yarra’s Edge resident Terry Crews has a new lease on life after Walker Corporation director of development and projects David Gallant said beating diabetes. sustainability was important to the company and remained a fundamental part of all its Terry was fi rst diagnosed with type 2 which is stable,” Terry said. projects. diabetes a decade ago, and had grown And far from being bed-ridden, Terry is now steadily sicker, to the point where he was “Th e restoration was planned and back to living an active life, taking part in bed-ridden. undertaken with the 5 Green Star “Walk to Work Day” for World Diabetes Day requirements front of mind.” Diff erent medications, while eff ective on November 14. initially, led to debilitating side-eff ects and “I’m able to live a full, active life and I’m not Terry began searching for an alternative. going to slip into a weight-gaining sedentary His search led to a relatively new device process.” called EndoBarrier, which involves non- “I exercise in the gym virtually everyday and surgical placement and removal after 12 I play golf. I’m probably a better golfer now months and creates a physical barrier than when I got diabetes.” between the intestinal wall and food. For Terry, the procedure and his recovery For Mr Crews, the procedure resulted in have been a second chance at life. almost instantaneous changes and he is now considered to be in remission from diabetes. “I’d reached the end of my tether and having this procedure gave me a second chance in “Over the 12 month period, I lost 31 life and that second chance is my wakeup kilograms, put 11 kilograms of muscle back call to say ‘hey buddy, don’t go there again’.” Mirvac’s Yarra Point building at Yarra’s Edge. on and my blood sugars have gone to fi ve,

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Please support our advertisers because without them we would have no Docklands News 18 DOCKLANDS NEWS ISSUE 104 Final story for the year GreenMoney By Chloe Strahan trial a success

Th e fi nal installment of the ‘Words on the Wind’ series at Docklands Library is being brought to us A recycling rewards program by storyteller Roslyn Quin. will be rolled out across Melbourne after a successful Th e Library at the Dock has hosted nine trial in Docklands and storytellers over the past few months sharing their tales inspired by Docklands Southbank. and Roslyn’s show As Th e River Tells It, on December 18 will be this year’s fi nal Th e council-supported GreenMoney trial performance. began in November last year and has seen 1500 residents take part so far. Roslyn takes the audience on a journey that transforms the Docklands into a Th e program aims to increase awareness mythological fantasy land, drawing of and encourage recycling awareness inspirations from the city’s history and by allowing residents to earn points and traditional folklore. claim discounts at a range of businesses by recycling. “When writing stories I use the area and the landscape around to create a new mythology According to Cr Cathy Oke, residents have and stories to fi t inside that mythology. All of redeemed almost $32,000 worth of discounts my stories are very much inspired by the old through the GreenMoney program over the folklores of all diff erent countries,” Roslyn past 12 months. said. “Between the beginning of the trial in “I wanted to do something new inspired by November 2013 and July this year, 56 per the area that has a lot of history and a lot of cent of residents taking part in GreenMoney stories attached to it,” she said. increased the amount they were recycling. Eight per cent of participants had never Roslyn’s own family has a history around the recycled before becoming involved with the Docklands, with her grandfather arriving in program,” Cr Oke said. Victoria Harbour fi ve years ago. Cr Oke said the trial predominantly involved Roslyn explains that her often dark and residents living in high-rise apartments in complicated storylines are tailored mostly to Docklands and Southbank but would now be adults. expanded across the municipality. “A lot of folklore are great ways to explore “We hope to see the number of households topics without alienating anyone or making involved grow closer to 12,000 over the next people feel sad. You can explore topics like 12 months.” death by turning it into a fantasy. It’s not so confronting.” GreenMoney allows residents to earn points for recycling. Participants put recycling in Roslyn incorporates music, puppetry, poetry their household or building recycling bins, and movement into her performances to Roslyn Quin brings here storytelling show “As the River Tells it” to the Library at the Dock this month. which are weighed each week and earn enhance the storytelling experience for the residents 50 points per kilogram of recycling audience, yet doesn’t lose focus of her voice Roslyn’s close-knit friends are assisting with Th is eccentric tale is haunting, original collected. as the most important tool. the props, making a custom made puppet and colourful, with an array of make- Residents can use accumulated points “I try to let the storytelling stand on its own and improvising music on stage to match the believe characters derived from the to claim discounts and special off ers at and only be decorated by props. My stories mood of the story. history of the Docklands. participating businesses. are not staged either. I know the story that “It’s kind of like a jam session but I’m not As the River Tells It will be held on I am telling but the words that I use sort of using an instrument I am using my voice,” December 18 at the Library at the Dock. Sign up by visiting www.greenmoney.com fl ow out of me in an improvised style.” Roslyn said. MAIL EXCHANGE HOTEL MORE THAN A PUB

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Please support our advertisers because without them we would have no Docklands News ISSUE 104 DOCKLANDS NEWS 19 Final phase of Collins Square Th e last of Walker Corporation’s towers has been submitted for planning approval, with the City of Melbourne last month putting its support behind the proposal.

Th e proposed commercial building would be 27-storeys tall, requiring an amendment to the Collins Square development plan, which allows a 20-storey building on the site. If approved the building will be constructed at the corner of Batman’s Hill and Georgiana St, next to Village Docklands. As reported by Docklands News in Aussie Day fun in Docklands September, residents of Village Docklands oppose the proposed building, saying it Docklands will be the centre of Melbourne’s Australia Day will cause disruptions to traffi c fl ow, will overshadow their building and pool area, celebrations yet again this January. and block residents’ views. At the City of Melbourne’s November 11 Th e celebrations will kick off at midday, with Activities will also extend across Future Melbourne Committee meeting entertainment, live performances, special Central Pier and to Victoria Harbour councillors unanimously agreed to provide appearances and giveaways at the NewQuay Promenade, with the Docklands Chamber in-principle support for the proposal. Piazza. of Commerce planning music and entertainment, the Alma Doepel on It will send a letter to the Department of Destination Docklands’ popular thong- display and a ferry service to transport Transport Planning and Local Infrastructure throwing competition will also be back and visitors across the harbour. outlining its support, subject to conditions. NewQuay Promenade will be buzzing with roving performers, activities, an Australia Th e day will culminate in a fi reworks Final approval of the tower and amendment Day market and, of course, an Australia Day display at 9.30pm, which last year saw of the Collins Square development plan lies with the planning minister. sausage sizzle. 20,000 people fl ood into Docklands. An artist’s impression of the proposed tower.

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Local corporate Medibank last month launched a unique facility for both its workers and the Docklands community.

Inspired by the Stephanie Alexander Kitchen opportunity to access it,” Ms Alexander said. Garden program, Medibank has launched According to Medibank executive Kylie its own kitchen and garden at its Docklands Bishop, Medibank staff will be able to visit headquarters. the garden to recharge or even bring their Th e kitchen garden program forms part work and meetings outside. of the curriculum in 730 schools across “It also presents opportunities for them to Australia and Ms Alexander offi cially opened volunteer to care for the garden itself,” Ms the new facilities, alongside a group of Bishop said. enthusiastic students from Elwood Primary School. Th e kitchen and garden space will also benefi t the local community, with a public “Th e opportunity to improve the health of program to be rolled out next year. community, be encouraging children to understand more about what they eat, and to “In 2015 a public program will be announced give it a go themselves, is what the Stephanie aimed at providing opportunities for sectors Alexander Kitchen Garden Program is all of the wider community to access and use about.” the Medibank Kitchen and Garden spaces for healthy living programs.” “Th is is the same ethos Medibank is pursuing: inspiring employees to explore “Medibank plans to use its new kitchen food and healthy living right here in the and garden to support external community workplace.” programs such as STREAT – providing opportunities for people involved in these “It’s really investing in the health of the staff programs to come together to learn new who work here, and I hope the kitchen is skills and support one another,” Ms Bishop well-used and enjoyed by employees and said. the various external groups who have the Elwood Primary School students Maisy and Mason with Stephanie Alexander at the kitchen garden launch. Shed 4 bites the dust

Docklands’ Shed 4 was demolished last month in preparation for construction of the family services and boating hub on the site.

Th e demolition work was carried out by Lend coming weeks. Lease and, according to a spokesperson, the Construction of the community facility is removal of the shed took around four weeks. expected to begin in the new year and, similar Th e company spokesperson said the site was to the Library at the Dock, is being funded Th e Moon and the Sun was shot at the Docklands Studios earlier this year. Photo by Moon and Sun Productions currently being prepared for building and through a partnership between the City of substructure works would commence in Melbourne, Places Victoria and Lend Lease. Bumper year for Docklands Studios Th e past year has been Docklands Studios most successful since the State Government assumed ownership in 2008.

Th e studio celebrated its 10th anniversary international feature fi lm Th e Moon and this year and its recent success has been put the Sun and US sci-fi TV mini-series down to the mix of projects that have come Childhood’s End this year. through the fi ve sound stages, production “Th e studio is becoming a creative hub offi ces and onsite workshop. for production and costume designers, “Th ere’s been such a diverse group of set builders and dressers and some of the domestic and international projects through country’s best screen talent,” Mr Allen the studio in the past 12 months – with sets said. representing the Warrnambool coastline to Local commercial television shows the Palace of Versailles,” CEO Rod Allan said. Millionaire Hot Seat, Th e Footy Show, Th e studio hosted Australian feature fi lms Winners and Losers also continue to be Sucker, Oddball and Th e Dressmaker, shot at the studios. Shed 4, on North Wharf Road, was demolished last month.

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If Cathy Oke was an elite athlete, and not a politician, you’d want her drug-tested.

She’s half-way through her second term as a Melbourne city councillor with an impossible work-load, including being a new mum, but shows no sign of burn-out or disinterest. Everyone knows town hall politics is a bruising environment but there is not a hint of cynicism about her. It’s all surprisingly positive, up-lifting, genuine. She is certainly idealistic. But the “looney” label that can come with being a Green doesn’t stick. Cr Oke remains unaff ected because she is doing something that she loves. “I feel we are making a diff erence,” she said. “Especially in the sustainability space.” What makes Cr Oke diff erent from what Sun, sand and surf. Does it get more connections between nature and the you might expect of an inner-city Greens wholesome? Cr Oke carries a bit of that economy of a functioning, liveable city. councillor is the grounding in grass-roots golden sunset idealism with her into the She says she hasn’t decided what her community politics she got at her kitchen council chamber. political future will be. She needs to see table growing up in a staunch ALP family in Party politics came much later than what happens in her private life, career and North Melbourne. community activism for Cr Oke. political life during the remaining two years Th e electoral rules have changed now but, of her term. She said she was very careful in choosing “back in the day”, town hall politics was the Greens but had fi rst voted for the party At the moment, though, she shows no signs largely decided around similar kitchen tables over its stance on asylum seekers during the of slowing down. in West Melbourne, Flemington and Carlton. “children overboard” controversies of the “I’ve found you can actually make a lot of Her fanaticism for the North Melbourne Howard Government years. diff erence being in the political process,” she Football Club also sets her apart from her She’s now a seasoned councillor and points said. “It’s a big commitment and there are a peers. to achievements in sustainability and lot of hours and you don’t get recompensed “I’m not your usual greenie in that sense,” transport. She points out that, on some as you perhaps should but you actually get to she said. Adding that she really enjoyed routes, bicycle use is now almost at the make a diff erence.” the three years she spent with deep-sea council’s stretch target of 16 per cent of She said she mostly loved working with fi shermen while she researched a PhD thesis “mode use”. residents and would like to think that she on the genetics of orange roughy. She says the next bicycle plan will turn was connected with residents from all Cr Oke’s parents remain actively involved its attention to short trips within the around the municipality. in local community life. Th e family municipality with safer infrastructure and “Sometimes its tough and you don’t always

COUNCILLOR COUNCILLOR allegiance has shifted to the Greens, one lower speed limits. provide the answers they want to hear,” she suspects, because of the purity of its ideals, Th e council is due to release its fi nal said. “You have to decide whether you want particularly in relation to social justice “walking plan” later this year and Cr Oke is to be inside the tent or outside the tent. Do issues. you want to make political change from PROFILE keen to get some outcomes. It’s easy to imagine Cr Oke as an absolute within or from the outside?” “We all know that a plan is just a plan and joy to her parents – high achieving at school, that you actually have to do it,” she said. “I’ll respectful and well-behaved (“Goody two- be concentrating on getting some of the shoes” is the term she uses). She studied actions enacted over the next two years.” Th e next Councillor marine biology which led on to activism Profi le looks at around marine national parks and voluntary She’s also excited by an urban ecology Cr Ken Ong work with the Surfrider Foundation. strategy, which she hopes will draw solid

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“For the past three years we have booked “I work at a Th e Local Burger Co which has “We are really casual with our Christmas, we a Christmas cruise. Th is year we will go opened in Docklands which will keep me do celebrate it but it’s a nice quiet catch up out of Brisbane to sail around the Pacifi c. busy over the holidays. Christmas will be fun with family and friends. Normally we have Th e year before we took our children and because it gets busy around that period but a barbecue at one of the local parks. I look grandchildren around New Zealand. We like a couple of days before Christmas we get to forward to presents of course, but it can be to come back for New Years though. We live knock off and just enjoy it. I am used to not stressful shopping for presents when you in apartments in Docklands and have a great having long breaks over Christmas. I once can’t fi nd the right sizes or gifts!” view of the fi reworks, and normally invite worked a 46 hour weekend, so my days off friends over for seafood.”MICHAEL 38, SAM 41 AND are normally spent catching up on sleep!” WILLIAM 5

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Loving Docklands’ beauty According to Dominic Pronesti, Docklands is “a beautiful place”.

Th e NewQuay local has lived in Docklands for fi ve years and says it’s the fi rst place he’s lived in Melbourne where he feels at home. Originally from South Gippsland, Dom said he lived in the bayside suburbs of Brighton, Elwood and St Kilda before moving to the area. “I moved here to be part of the community I could see was developing,” he said. Initially, Dom started a personal training business in Docklands, before opening his own restaurant, Docked, in 2011. “I have a passion for eating and drinking and developed a tapas bar with a beautiful view of Docklands,” he said. Dom ran Docked tapas bar for 18 months before returning to personal training and sales. Today he also is part of the Docklands News team, delivering the papers each month, along with sister papers CBD News and Southbank Local News. For Dom, delivering Docklands News

DOCKLANDER provides a great opportunity to get out and about to the diff erent areas in Docklands. “It’s very social,” he said. Dom said he was a big advocate of Docklands. “I wouldn’t have started that quirky restaurant if I wasn’t a big believer in Docklands.” And he thinks the next fi ve to 10 years will see big changes in the area. “Th e buildings are just going up so quickly,” he said. “I think with the new hotels coming in and more residents we’ll see a lot of changes.” Dom said there were a few spots in Docklands that he particularly liked to visit. “I love being down the back there along the Moonee Ponds Creek. I walk the dog down there and it’s very peaceful and quiet “I’m often just astounded by its beauty,” swarm of jellyfi sh behind it and they were all Profi le by underneath the freeway.” he said. glowing blue.” Bethany Williams And living in the area for fi ve years, Dom “Th ere was one night there when I was “You just see some amazing sights around has come to notice many of the subtle, but walking the dog and there was a blue light here sometimes.” beautiful aspects of the area. on the back of the boat and there was a

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What With Women Abby Want Crawford

All little birds must leave their nest, and it’s a mother’s job to protect her little darlings for as long as possible before judging when they are ready to be pushed off the ledge and she can trust that their wings will fl y.

Well, on a scorching hot day not long ago, my So we shredded newspaper, and placed got at 5am, looked in the box, touched them She stepped back most indignantly. I felt son and I were heading out on our crunchy these weird little creatures (I said that with and the tears fl owed. “Th ey’re not moving, sorry for her, she had a look on her face that grass to fi ll water bowls for the dog (who, love) into a box on the verandah, and I they’ve died”. And I went into my well- said “but they’re birds! Birds stuff ed with dog sensibly, had stayed inside out of the heat) soaked bread in milk to try to drip into their rehearsed speech of reassurance. About 20 food – I gotta get some!” when, before I had even thought it through, little beaks. Th ere wasn’t much movement, minutes later, I heard something, something My son took the birds, about two weeks the words “what is that?!?” escaped my but my son made tissue blankets and sang we hadn’t heard before – and he rushed back later, onto the verandah and taught them to mouth. Now, it’s not unusual for words to to them and patted them for hours, dripping to the box – they were alive and giving little fl y. Th ey fl ew around the house, sat on our escape my mouth faster than my mind can milk towards these three inert creatures “tweats”! Th ey’d been asleep. He took great heads and constantly demanded food. And keep up, but this was one time that I really every half hour. joy in pointing out how wrong I was to not he loved them (Wilson, Gerry and Bulldust wanted to take them back urgently. believe in them. Th ey started moving. Just gently shuffl ing – he could even tell which was which). We I had thought that it was a raw chicken together. Th en, they started opening their Th e fi rst few days, I fed them a little of my had them all for another few days before wing (disgusting image, huh) on the grass, beaks when they heard his voice. He took protein powder mixed in with the milk, they took off one morning when he’d gone to but with horror realised I had alerted my them out, one by one, and held them just to give them a boost – but then they school. He was heart broken when he came compassionate, animal-loving 11-year-old against his chest, chatting about how they started growing so much I thought we might home, but in a good way. He knew they were son to the disastrous consequences of our needed to be strong and focus on growing. inadvertently create pterodactyl birds! ready to leave home. hot summer winds and baby birds nesting He went outside, on the rare times he left So I looked up what we should feed them A day later, as my son got off the school bus, in the eaves. It was a blind, featherless and the box, searching the skies in vain for the - bread and milk were the worst things. It one of the birds landed on his shoulder. He very-close-to-death baby bird. It wasn’t parent birds – I’m not exactly sure what the didn’t mention protein powder. Who on came inside with it, and cuddled it, and the moving. Just as he realised what it was, his plan was if he sited them, but he seemed earth would take such an expensive product bird fell asleep in his hands. Th e bird slept in little mouth squealed “Mumma there’s determined to reunite them none-the-less. and feed it to birds? But, in fairness, I did still its box, alone, and in the morning took off to more!”. Oh no. Th ere was. Th ree pink, blind, Th at night I told him that God would have believe we were on a palliative care program, the skies. It just needed one more night of his featherless chicken wings – I mean birds – in seen every eff ort he had made with the birds. not a serious nutrition program! We learned love. I’m grateful that this experience was so the garden. I told him that they would most likely “pass that soggy dog food was good. At least that’s incredibly diff erent to what I feared it would I tried to cuddle him, and explain in my on” (how else do you put it to an 11year old?) cheaper than protein powder. be. I’m moved beyond words by my son’s most consoling voice that wind was nature’s in the night but the most important thing compassion and dedication to vulnerable Now we also have a crazy boxer dog called way of controlling the bird population and was they would go having felt love, with full animals. Daisy, who was meant to be an outside dog, there was nothing that could be done to save little tummies and that was the best possible but is the most loved-up, sook with a pink And I’ve learnt, that maybe I need to see that them. He gave me a withering look, and send off to heaven that a bird could get – blanket who lives inside, and believes she is my son is learning to “fl y” on his own, and I said “Mum, all of God’s creatures deserve a much better than being baked by the sun human. However, her instincts are to hunt just need to trust that his wings will take care second chance”. and eaten by ants. (more specifi cally, to hunt you down and of him through life’s inevitable journeys. Right. I popped inside to look for a box whilst, I did tell him that. Anyway, he won the then sit on you) and she was bursting to get All mothers must let their babies grow up in my head, cursing myself for mentioning argument that baby birds do belong inside to these birds. She has felled several of the and leave the nest one day. But I’ll never stop it. You see, I had absolutely nothing against and into the hallway they came, by the neighbours chickens (they were in our yard. wanting to protect my baby, no matter how trying to save the baby birds, but I had bedroom door, to surely die in the cool of the It’s really not my fault, right?) in a single big he gets. everything against my baby being heart night. swoop but the funniest thing in the world broken when they not only died, which was was watching her stick her head into this box With love, I snuggled down with him and prepared surely inevitable, but would die in his care. of baby birds to have them peck her nose! myself for the tears in the morning. Up he Abby x

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REPORTING FROM THE DOCKLANDS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IT’S A GOOD REID

fundraising begin and contact the Docklands their volunteer fi re brigades – the start of including Central Pier and Victoria Harbour. Alma Doepel once more to Chamber of Commerce to see how your the Victorian bushfi re season. Dates are Once again, we will off er a ferry service to business can become a part of this exciting Friday, December 12 to Sunday, December transport visitors across the harbour. We grace Docklands’ waters. project! 14. Anita described the event as a CFA are hoping to run a carnival train as an zone with loads of CFA trucks, education additional land-based shuttle service. Th e Th e joint networking evening was presented Wishing all our readers a merry Christmas buses and volunteer fi refi ghters. Ms Alma Doepel will be prominently on display by your chamber, in conjunction with and Happy New Year as we bring you news Donnelly announced there would be free for the public to learn more about the history Destination Docklands. Th anks go to the of activities throughout the festive season. entertainment on the Jubilation stage, and and restoration work being undertaken. venue management Dean Roff and Michelle November has been very busy and, all too over 18 diff erent food trucks, Docklands All this will be complemented with music, Bauer, our generous hosts for the evening. soon, it is over! night markets and much more. street entertainment, food and wine. Th en, at For those of you who know the area, All 9.30pm there will be a spectacular fi reworks As part of our long-term vision to see Smiles is located upstairs above Cargo. Th e next popular networking function display to light up Docklands. Docklands’ maritime heritage resurrected From this venue, the views of Docklands organised by the chamber and Docklands and become a major attraction for visitors, are simply stunning and Dean and Michelle News will be held on Friday, December 12 In February, Docklands will see the return of Docklands Chamber of Commerce is provided us with delicious canapés and at Hooks at the Yarra. Make sure you book the successful Giant Dragon gracing Harbour supporting the Alma Doepel restoration drinks. your place in plenty of time because these Esplanade to celebrate Chinese New Year. program. events are always well attended and sell out In 2015 this will coincide with the White Joh Maxwell used the opportunity to fast. It is a great way to meet new faces and Night festival that will also fall on Saturday, Chamber president Joh Maxwell made announce that a Chinese trade delegation rekindle old acquaintances. So if you are new February 21. Docklands will play host to a this announcement at the joint network from Chaoyang District Federation of to Docklands make sure you are a starter! number of activities designed to capture evening held at All Smiles on NewQuay on Industry and Commerce, Beijing, has Contact Docklands News. the excitement of Chinese New Year and Monday, November 24. Every business in requested a meeting with the Docklands embrace the White Night celebrations. Docklands should get behind this exciting Chamber of Commerce. Th eir aim New Years Eve will once again see the City project. As a minimum, all you need do is is to establish contact and set up a of Melbourne put on the annual fi reworks For more information on these events raise $500 to buy a plank for the restoration communicating platform for members of display in Docklands, a very popular event go to the Docklands Chamber website – of Alma’s hull. Th e more planks we can both parties to explore possible business drawing good crowds to Docklands. Th ere www.docklandscc.com.au. Remember purchase, the quicker we will see the Alma opportunities. Another great reason to are many vantage points around the Docklands is well serviced by public restored to her former glory and once again become a member of the Chamber! harbour with water cruise options available transport and bike paths. Due to the grace Docklands’ harbour, providing youth to get up close. popularity of events in Docklands, the Anita Donnelly of Destination Docklands education programs and public cruises. chamber encourages visitors to use these spoke about their work and gave an update Australia Day will be huge in Docklands. service and leave the car at home. You Don’t limit yourself to just one plank! on the forthcoming Jubilation festival. Th e Department of Premier and Cabinet will will have a more relaxed and enjoyable Talk and “walk the plank” amongst your Th is is a three-day free Christmas event be activating the Piazza over at NewQuay experience. Docklands is defi nitely the place colleagues, encourage your company in Docklands, proudly supporting the and this will be supported by the chamber to be over the festive season! Speak to you to match staff dollar for dollar! Let the Country Fire Authority at a key time for as we activate other parts of Docklands again in February!

it has received scant coverage in this paper capacity rail links through Montague St. Vested interests? and on various letters and articles I have Local tram infrastructure is a priority seen. through a spur line off route 109. Regarding ‘Community resigned to tram bridge fate’ - Issue 103. One has to wonder if there are vested Sandra Turner interests applying so close to an election. I along with many other Yarra’s Edge residents have written to various Mr Guy reiterated that this is NOT a funded stakeholders including Planning Minister project or priority of the government. Guy. Letters to It will NOT be developed before 2040. I understand that many have received his Th e Government is committed to high the Editor response to these concerns and wonder why

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Please support our advertisers because without them we would have no Docklands News 28 DOCKLANDS NEWS ISSUE 104 Picture this ... Transition and a sense of being in-between 50-metre strip of retail space for businesses My 12-year-old is somewhere are familiar themes to Docklands where like surf shops, hidden underneath a grass ideas, inspiration and development are mound. Would the doors be round? I between boyhood and constantly at play in a bid to continuously wonder. improve and enhance the experience of adolescence … innocence and Segue needed so, here goes … Speaking of living, commuting through and visiting here. knowledge, non-smelliness and hobbits, Christmas is, I am reliably informed Th is month we had the image of surf waves only four short weeks away. Whilst Woolies serious smelliness. breaking in the shadow of Melbourne’s have had their Chrissie decorations up for skyscrapers fl oated (forgive the pun) with the some time and have been piping soothing I know this because I’ve observed the same idea of having a fl oating beach in Docklands. carols through the store for some time now, transition in my older son who, at 15, is well Th e CBD wave pool would they say, produce this only serves to increase the sense of entrenched in his hairy, skateboard riding, 1 – 1.5 metre barrels, be fi lled with fi ltered rising panic I feel on a number of fronts: graffi ti loving, mumbling teenage world. seawater (what? No jellyfi sh?) and would be  Christmas shopping I have not done; Th e land between is funny and lovely to heated all year round. behold.  House unpacking I have not done (I have Th e idea is to attract people looking for an just moved and still have boxes of stuff Th is morning, Mr 12 interrupted my after-work surfi ng session and kids looking everywhere); morning make up routine by turning up for some wave pool/surfi ng action. I’ve gotta at the bathroom sink, still bleary eyed say, my kids would be here with bells on, and  Family relationships I have not and sullen, his thick brown hair tousled so would I. Whilst the image of swimming maintained (seeing people once a year at and messy. He looked at me, and burped with jellyfi sh is appealing from a visual point Christmas always does feel a bit wrong); loudly in my face. He then proceeded to of view (there is something graceful and and rummage frantically in the bathroom drawer ephemeral about them), it is a little bit icky  Feelings I have had to put to one side searching for something that was obviously and creepy. Surfi ng with them even more so. because there is just so much to do very important. He then reached down and Here’s to fi ltration I say. (surely the whole point of Christmas is triumphantly displayed what he’d been goodwill and not consumption?). seeking – Lynx hair gel, super hold. He used I wonder also, whether there would be space this liberally and followed up with a spray in the pool for people who wanted to swim Hope this hasn’t made you feel too bad. of Lynx deodorant (Chocolate). Morning laps, hang about in the water having a chin ‘Til next year. routine done, he slouched out the door to wag, or simply cool off on a hot day. Th at fi nd his phone. would be grand. Oh, and season’s greetings one and all. Priceless. A hobbitesque twist is the idea of having a X Maria Coco is in the paper AGAIN!

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Residing in Docklands, this happy couple and their playful poodle have spent three years living on their boat. “We are going out on the boat tonight,” said Bill. “Down the river the water is always calm so we do get out for a cruise a lot.” Coco gets to join Bill and Sally on their daily errand run – to the post offi ce and supermarket. Th e couple said it was a great area to live with everything in walking distance from their boat in the harbour. Very well behaved, Coco runs alongside the couple without ever losing sight of her beloved owners. “Coco has been in the paper once before,” said Sally. “I threw her a birthday party on our boat in the harbour, and she got her photo in the paper!” Th e friendly four-year-old pup was enthusiastic about a scrap of rubber on the boardwalk, using it as a makeshift toy right before her photo shoot. “She is always ready for playtime,” Sally said.

Please support our advertisers because without them we would have no Docklands News ISSUE 104 DOCKLANDS NEWS 29 Stretching Meditation Aquatic activities Muscles and the mind hold tension. While the practice of mediation is often As the weather warms up, there is no better attached to religion and spirituality, the place to cool off than in the water. Health Working out is a great way to sweat, tone occurrence of and access to non-spiritual and fi tness authorities recommend we all the body and release stress. But unless you meditation is becoming more common. exercise 30 minutes per day, every day. are stretching eff ectively and regularly, your Many modern companies create pathways Exercising, especially outdoors can become muscles can become stiff and tense. Th e and opportunities to experience and benefi t more challenging as the weather heats up build-up of this tension over time can lead to from meditation, relaxation and breathing as we need to consider external factors like seeking the service of a masseur or physio. programs as they improve performance. hydration, overheating, sunburn and heat While this is eff ective and reasonable, stroke. there is more you can do along the way to Mediation involves clearing the mind of moderate these visits and improve your distractions, while focusing attention onto Aquatic exercise can be a great substitute or overall wellbeing. an object, subject or process – for example addition to your exercise program during your breathing. You can meditate as part the warmer months. If you are competitive After every work out do you stretch out your of a group or it can be a practice that you and able, there are some great swimming whole body? How much stretching should cultivate in your own private time. competitions and activities over summer to you do? What stretches are most eff ective? consider like the Portsea Swim, the Pier to How long should you hold them for? Meditation has the following benefi ts: Pub in Lorne and the YMCA Swimathon (in A great start is to build in a 1:5 ratio of Physical March). By locking yourself into such events, stretching to activity. In other words, if you you can build a great training plan that keeps  Reduces high blood pressure; just completed a 30 minute high-intensity you active and motivated leading up to the workout then you should stretch for a further  Improves sleep and helps reduce tension big day. fi ve - six minutes. related headaches; Swimming aside, aquatic exercises and Stretching should be relative to muscles  Increases the production of serotonin – workouts have many great benefi ts: worked, but should always incorporate the happy hormone; and  Low impact – soft on joints, bones and mobility exercises for the neck and spine.  Increased energy levels. great for rehabilitation and suff erers of Tight hip and gluteal muscles can lead to arthritis; lower back pain. Tight neck and shoulder Mental muscles can lead to headaches so make sure  Increased resistance – movement through  Reduces tension and anxiety; these areas are a special focus. water is harder than moving through air  Improves focus and mindfulness; – try some hydro walks, jogs and runs as Stretches are normally held for 30-60 intervals to increase intensity. Also great By Andrew Ward, seconds while maintaining regular breathing  Sharpens the mind; and fun at the beach; patterns. (Don’t hold your breath.) YMCA Docklands manager  Increases awareness and happiness.  Mobility – We can all benefi t from You can fi nd more about available improved mobility. Th e body is supported meditation programs from your doctor, in water so the risk of injury is reduced; psychologist, health and wellness centre or and I hope you have enjoyed reading this column yoga centre. Try and make meditation part  Cooling – the body doesn’t overheat as during 2014 and look forward to providing of your physical and mental activity plan for readily as it is cooled by the water. you with more health and wellness tips 2015. during 2015. I wish you all the best – have a If you plan to get active outdoors in the safe and happy holiday. water, make sure you are “Sun Smart”.

Docklands’ annual community Christmas Brodie Holland and Captain Brendan Issue11 – February/March 2005 celebration, Carols by the Cow, was staged Nottle from the Salvation Army, anchored on December 10. a program of music and carol singing accompanied by bands from the Salvation Proving that the show must go on, the event Army. defi ed Melbourne’s squally December weather and the lashing wind along Harbour A guest appearance by Humphrey Bear Esplanade by relocating into the spacious delighted the younger folk and the witty Carols by the Cow Shed 14 on Central Pier where the assembled and involving mime of Peter Gray was great crowd were treated to a night of fun and entertainment for the adults. Christmas festivity. Carols by the Cow is an annual event in Th e program started with the arrival of Santa, Docklands. Th anks go to the Salvation accompanied by one of his hard-working Army for their substantial support for this elves, who spread some Christmas cheer program. Th anks also to Docklands’ own 10 YEARS ON amongst the children present. BoatShares who were on standby to deliver Looking back at Docklands’ fi rst decade Santa by boat until the forced relocation of Guest comperes, Collingwood footballer the event.

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ALEX EGAN, 22 LOCATION: NAB forecourt DESCRIBE WHAT YOU ARE WEARING? Comfortable clothes with a little bit of colour, something a bit diff erent to the black/white corporate outfi t. I like to put my own spin on my outfi ts. WHAT BRINGS YOU TO DOCKLANDS? I have lived in Melbourne for about 4 years. I work at the NAB building in the call centre. WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE ITEM OF CLOTHING? My Necklace. My mum gave it to me when I went to visit her in Bendigo. My all time favourite item of clothing is my Acne boots. WHAT MAKES A GOOD OUTFIT? Lipstick. It’s the fi nal touch!

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MADDISON BASIC, 23 Swimwear galore LOCATION: Bourke St/Harbour Esplanade DESCRIBE WHAT YOU ARE WEARING? A Seed white top, Cotton On Swimsuits are possibly the worst item of clothing to shop for. sandals and denim Boyfriend jeans. Unless you have the perfect body, the experience can often be WHAT BRINGS YOU TO harrowing and uncomfortable. DOCKLANDS? University student at William Angliss Institute. WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE ITEM OF Th e stores always seem to have harsh Basic rule: Add detail to where you want to CLOTHING? I really love wearing a baggy fl uorescent lighting that accentuate any draw attention. Cut out or ripped detailing t-shirt with jeans. It is a simple outfi t but you fl aws and hide the fl attering aspects that may leave you feeling exposed, but can also can also make it look really stylish. a pair of bathers might have. create a curvy shape where none existed before. (Just beware of unusual tan lines!) WHAT MAKES A GOOD OUTFIT? It’s But it shouldn’t be such an ordeal. Rather all about being comfortable. Nothing better than focusing on your imperfections, it Best spots to shop: helps to pick styles that work with your than wearing jeans, a tee and thongs on a • Th e greatest vintage togs can be found body shape and highlight the best parts. sunny day! at American Rag. Th e sales staff are After all, there is no point trying on a awesome, and the best bit: no harsh string bikini if you hate your bottom. fl uorescent lighting to make you cringe! Th at’s just depressing. Visit www.americanragmelbourne. com.au for city locations and details. So, what are the best styles to look for? Th is is a brief overview of styles that can • Th ere is an amazing variety of bathers hide fl aws and help you feel your best. available at H&M. If you are looking for cheap and cheerful, these babies range For all the curvy ladies: Vintage styles are BELLA DERHAM, 21 from $9.95 onwards. Located at 350 the way to go. Th ink high-waisted styles Bourke St, Melbourne. LOCATION: Bourke St/Harbour or add a ruffl e or sheath to a one-piece Esplanade like they did in the 1950s. Th e sheath • Do you like to support home grown DESCRIBE WHAT YOU ARE might be slightly out-dated, but it looks labels? Island State off ers styles for all WEARING? A black Cotton On singlet like you are wearing a sexy shift to the body types. Visit www.island-state.com and black jeans. beach. Another option to consider is a for details and styling. suit with rushing detail – the gathering in • And fi nally: for the more adventurous. WHAT BRINGS YOU TO the suit often hides any bulgy bits! DOCKLANDS? University student at A label called 2nd Skin Bikinis off ers William Angliss Institute. Hide that belly: It’s sad but true that the cheeky styles for anyone who is majority of us carry a bit of an extra tyre comfortable with their body and loves WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE ITEM around our middle. How do you hide it? to fl aunt it! Check out their ranges at OF CLOTHING? I really like bralettes With ruffl es of course! A layered ruffl e www.2ndskinbikinis.com or a cropped T-shirt with a high waisted one-piece hides most fl aws. If you love skirt or shorts in summertime. It looks your legs, pick a high-cut style. Similarly, feminine and simple. pick a deep V-neck to highlight the bust area. WHAT MAKES A GOOD OUTFIT? Laura Timberlake Keeping it simple, and not overdoing it Straight up and down: Women who have Laura is a fashion and with too many patterns or colours, just slim-line fi gures can also use detailing to lifestyle writer who add a pair of sunnies! create a fuller body image. It’s all in the enjoys hunting down detailing! An oversized ruffl e on the bust the latest trends in makes it look fuller, just as fringes around Melbourne to share the legs can add some depth to the hips. them with the world.

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In terms of the agenda, the updated rules policed. A problem is that building managers Our comment on the wave pool idea: Firstly, on behalf of myself and as required under the updated Act were can’t see what’s on balconies in their own intriguing and possibly a good attraction adopted by a large majority. Th ey state buildings but that shouldn’t stop them provided it wouldn’t interfere with boat the DCA committee may I wish and formalise that membership is open to from going next door at times to have a look movements. and for residents. Th is recognises what has across. In view of the above occurrence, you a merry Christmas and a Bluescope Steel has just advised us that they been the case in practice that virtually all guidelines should include prohibition of will be ceasing operations of their terminal happy and safe New Year! applicants for membership have been and hazardous material or storage. Having said in the E-Gate railway yards eff ective July 31, are residents. It also brings us into line with that, we extend our sympathy to the aff ected 2015. Th is will in part make way for the re- Please ensure you and a partner or friend other community/resident associations. residents. development of the rail yards planned by the or by yourself if you like come to our great Businesses on the other hand are covered by All of a sudden we’re being showered with State Government. Christmas party on Wednesday, December the Chamber of Commerce, with whom we promises – anybody would think there’s an 10 at Harbour Kitchen on the Victoria liaise. Business owners and workers who are We have ramped up our website and election happening! Th e Labor candidate has Harbour Promenade next to the NAB. Free residents are of course eligible and welcome. we’ve opened a Facebook page. Th e DCA promised a review of the short-stay issue, for members. Only $10 per head for non- Facebook page is now up and running! As well, the existing committee and offi ce whilst the Greens candidate has promised members to sign-up. Venue and a range of If you have a Facebook account please bearers were re-elected. to introduce a bill to regulate the industry savouries provided, drinks at bar prices. “Like” our page: https://www.facebook. and ban short-stays under 28 days. We also Spread the word. Invite your neighbours. Following the recent fi re in the high-rise com/pages/Docklands-Community- have a recent letter from CAV stating they are behind Etihad, councillors have asked for Association/350305515148039 Our AGM held at the old Hub building considering appropriate legislation. our comments on a proposal to introduce on November 13 was a successful night. If anyone would like to become a member or guidelines relating to use and maintenance I have been given a preview of Places Th e guest speaker Prof Michael Buxton, has suggestions, they are welcome to contact of balconies in residential buildings. OC Victoria’s plans for Harbour Esplanade head of Environment and Planning at the us on docklandscommunityassociation@ house rules, in my experience, do specify which still include sheds and pavilions RMIT, and well-known commentator and gmail.com critic, provided an informative insight into rules for balconies. Th ese state, for example with some space in between. Th ey have no planning processes and how to take up not to hang towels, washing or clothes, not intention of putting in a linear park. We’re If you would like to talk to me about any issues. Michael Buxton is not related to the to throw butts over and not to leave out not happy with that to say the least. Because aspect or becoming a committee member MAB developers. unsecured items and to keep clean and it is a ground level development, it does not you are welcome to call me on 0412 097 706. tidy. Unfortunately these rules are not well require ministerial approval . Roger Gardner OWNERS CORPORATION LAW With Tom Bacon ‘Tis the season for AGMs

However, contrary to what most think, the If neither of these options are viable, the lot Postscript: AGM is not the venue for airing grievances owner may have to raise the issue via the For a large number of owners’ Participation on the committee by resident and raising complaints about the day-to-day complaints process under the model rules or owners in particular, is going to be of critical corporations at this time of the management of the building or the structure under the dispute resolution section of the importance for the future of Docklands. year and as the holiday season of the aff airs of the owners’ corporation. Owners’ Corporation Act 2006. It is well-documented that the number Of course, the chairperson has the power Remember also that proxy votes for the fast approaches, it also signals of owner-residents in the community are to invite owners to table “general business AGM will only be valid if: (i) the correct falling, as local and overseas investors that it’s time for the end of- from the fl oor” but, unless there is a specifi c and prescribed form is used; (ii) the form continue to acquire these apartments in motion on the agenda to discuss and decide is submitted on time; (iii) that the owner or year annual general meeting large numbers. Only the resident owners on a specifi c issue, then it otherwise cannot owners of the lot do not owe any levies or in these buildings will have the knowledge (AGM). be raised nor resolved. fees at the date of the meeting; and (iv) only and context to keep oversight of the smooth if the form is signed by all owners shown on Th e key point for owners who wish to raise running of the building on a day-to-day basis Th e AGM is a compulsory meeting, and must the roll of owners and the certifi cate of title. be held every 15 months at maximum. a particular issue for discussion and debate and to ensure that the costs of running the is to seek to formally put that motion on the If the lot is owned by a company, trust owners’ corporation are kept in check. All the usual motions must be put and agenda for the AGM. Th is involves either or self-managed super fund, then extra Good luck with the meeting season, and resolved at the AGM – the existing requesting the secretary, chairperson or the documentation may need to be submitted may your upcoming holiday be restful and committee must present their reports, a committee to include the motion on the with the proxy form to prove the execution peaceful. Happy holidays. budget must be set and new levies struck. agenda, or by requisitioning the motion by of the proxy is valid and that appropriate A new committee must be elected, and the petitioning other owners to sign a form to delegations have been made by the company Tom Bacon is the principal lawyer of Strata owners’ corporation must decide on its level support the motion being included on the or trust. Title Lawyers. of insurance and whether an audit should be agenda. done on their accounts. [email protected]

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Renegades look to improve in 2015 By Robert Bremner

West Indian star Dwayne Bravo and captain Aaron Finch will lead the Renegades into battle during the 2015 Big Bash League season. Joining Bravo and Finch at the club will be ex-Stars wicket keeper Matthew Wade and New Zealand international Jesse Ryder.

Rounding out the current Renegades squad In the lead-up to their fi rst game the are batsman Callum Ferguson, Tom Cooper, Renegades will compete in a family day Ben Rohrer, Alex Doolan and all rounder practise match in Maribyrnong. Th ey will Aaron O’Brien. Th e team also has bowlers square off against the Bartercard Victoria Jayde Herrick, Peter Siddle, Fawad Ahmed Premier All Stars team in preparation for the and James Pattinson – most of who are upcoming season. Th e practise match will returning players from the previous season. be held on December 14 and is free for all to attend. Coach Simon Helmot will take the reins again for BBL season four, while James Th e Renegades will be hoping this season Brayshaw remains as chairman. will be more successful than the previous year. Melbourne fi nished in sixth place with In further good news for the boys in red, three wins and fi ve losses, while the Perth their major sponsor True Value Solar has Scorchers went on to win the title. signed on with the Renegades for two more years. Th e Melbourne Renegades begin their season on December 19 against the Sydney Experienced spinner Michael Beer of the Sixers but will have to wait until January Perth Scorchers had the opportunity to 3 to have their fi rst crack at taking on the become a Renegade but ultimately chose Melbourne Stars in the local derby. the Melbourne Stars as his home for the summer. Th e Stars swapped him with leg- Th e 2015 Big Bash League season continues spinner James Muirhead as part of the fi rst throughout January, fi nishing with the fi nal ever Big Bash League trade. at Manuka Oval in Perth on January 28. Renegades' bowler Peter Siddle.

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