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Council plans Docklands TV cycle by-pass has arrived See page 3 See page 5 Harbour Esplanade Destination Docklands redevelopment to start gets underway See page 4 See page 10 Docklands election warning
With both state and federal June Survey elections likely later this year, Are you enrolled to vote? If not, tell us why. Docklands risks losing out Have your say online at because only about a third of its www.docklandsnews.com.au/enrol population is enrolled to vote. Cabinet, Department of Treasury and Th e State Government goes to the polls on Finance, VicUrban, and numerous highly November 27 and a federal election must resourced developers.” be held before next April, but only 2275 “If residents are not active, and able to Docklanders are currently enrolled to have use their political clout, their rights will be their say. trampled in the rush,” he said. Docklands’ population is estimated at more “Enrolment to vote is one important way to than 6000, but no one really knows the actual have an infl uence, and where there appear number. Th e 2006 census found only 3348 to be many residents not enrolled, this will Mother and daughter team Emily (left) and Kate Whitehead took out the title of Docklands Fashionistas on May 27. Docklands residents. And with a 30 per cent reduce the power of residents in that area.” per annum estimated turnover, it is likely that less than 1000 of these people still live here. Local MP Bronwyn Pike agrees. Victorian Electoral Commission spokesperson “It's important that people living in Docklands Fashionistas Sue Lang said it was not generally known that Docklands have a say in the governance of it was illegal to fail to enrol to vote within two our community,” she said. each other for the chance to win the title of months of moving to a new area. At the last state election, only 559 people About 100 Docklanders “Docklands Fashionistas”. She said the VEC had access to change of voted at the Docklands polling booth. gathered at the Designers’ Representatives from several Docklands address details from other government Despite this low number, the VEC says associations including the Docklands agencies and utilities. Docklands will have its own booth for the House on May 27 to see mother Chamber of Commerce, the Docklands November state election, but the location is “We actually know where people are but we and daughter team Kate and Community Association and the Rotary Club yet to be determined. haven’t chosen to prosecute them for failing Emily Whitehead win the of Docklands, competed with a Channel to enrol,” Ms Lang said. Of the 559 Docklands votes cast in the 2006 7 celebrity couple, a wild-card residential state election, the highest number went to inaugural "So You Th ink You couple and Kate and Emily for the chance to State parliamentary Greens candidate Brian the Liberal Party’s candidate. win a $500 Designers’ House voucher. Walters said: “If people enrol in Docklands Can Style" competition. they would have a strategic opportunity to People can enrol to vote by downloading a City Residential employee Kate and her leverage their vote for better outcomes there form from the VEC website (vec.vic.gov.au) Th e Docklands News-sponsored event was daughter Emily were thrilled to win the – especially since it is a marginal seat both at or collecting a form from any post offi ce. designed to bring locals together for a fun event. Emily, whose mother dressed her state and federal level.” night to help to foster a community spirit. in a leather suit with tribunal-inspired stockings and scarf, said her clothing was not “In all the various developments around Emceed by comedian and TV writer Jo Gil, something she would normally wear out. Docklands there are a range of interest the event featured local couples who had 20 groups – Department of Premier and minutes to run through the store and style Continued with more pictures on page 13. 2 DOCKLANDS NEWS ISSUE 54
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Police have charged a 23-year- old Brooklyn man over an Th e Yarra’s Edge ladies were out in force in the name of cancer research on May 27. alleged sexual assault at NewQuay on Sunday, May 9. Docklanders give to cancer charity Police allege that Timothy Richards followed a woman into the Conder apartment building at about 8.30am. Th e Docklands community gave generously to last month’s It is alleged Richards then caught the lift “Biggest Morning Tea” Cancer Council fundraiser. with her, where he indecently and physically assaulted her. Th e victim managed to Two events were held on Th ursday, May 27 – Organiser Rhonda Howard said: “Th e escape when the lift doors opened on an one at Victoria Point in the morning and an diversity of donations for our silent auction, apartment fl oor. afternoon event at Yarra’s Edge. door prizes and raffl e was truly amazing. Everybody had an enormous amount of It is alleged Richards then caught the lift to Both events exceeded expectations, with the ground fl oor and left the building. He more than $4000 being raised for the Cancer fun, and that is the whole idea in was arrested by a short time later. Council of Australia. developing a real ‘community’ feel within our residential precinct.” A spokesperson for Police Media At Victoria Point, about 100 people attended confi rmed that the victim was not known the morning tea at Lamore restaurant and Ms Howard said a Yarra’s Edge “coff ee and Victoria Point Owners Corporation also organised a morning tea. to the off ender. $650 was raised. chat” social group was behind the event. Th e accused has been charged with assault Victoria Point Owners Corporation “A number of our community have been with intent to rape and false imprisonment spokesperson Paige Jay said: “It was really aff ected by cancer, and a group of fi ve ladies much we would raise, and we thought a and has been remanded in custody. lovely to chat with all those who attended and (Joy Trimble, Kaye Lane, Dawn Copperwaite, modest amount of $100 would be nice. We everyone was extremely generous with their Tanja Karavesov and Rhonda Taylor) thought that, if we got 10 - 20 people to He is due to appear in Melbourne donations. It was a great opportunity to meet decided that a fundraiser for the Biggest come, that would be a realistic achievement.” Magistrates Court on August 6 for a more Docklands residents and workers.” Morning Tea would be an appropriate cause committal mention. “Special thanks go to all who contributed to to support,” she said. At Yarra’s Edge, more than 80 people raised a great day, and our husbands for putting $3500 through donation, entry fees, raffl es “When we registered with the Cancer up with many late nights and empty wine and silent auctions. Council, we were asked to estimate how bottles!” she said. ISSUE 54 DOCKLANDS NEWS 3 Library funding announced Th e City of Melbourne has announced funding and a location for a library and community centre.
Th e council says the new facility will be built where the temporary Hub centre is located on triangular land bounded by Harbour Esplanade, Collins St, and Waterview Walk. Th e council has allocated $1.25 million in its 2010/11 draft budget for the project and is looking for a matching contribution from the State Government. VicUrban is seeking the matching funding from developers. VicUrban’s general manager responsible for Docklands, David Young, said: “VicUrban is currently working with developers to secure a matching contribution for the $1.25 million committed by council.” Cr Peter Clarke ... council is aware of the less than satisfactory mix of cyclists and pedestrians in Docklands. It appears that planning for the development has not been fi nalised. Discussions are continuing between the council and the Government about what could be included. While a library and community centre is a starting point, the Council plans cycle by-pass prospect of adding an arts centre has been discussed. It is understood that a budget of more than $10 million would be required and that the private sector would be approached to Th e City of Melbourne has revealed plans which will re-route commuter bicycle traffi c contribute in return for naming rights. around Docklands.
With the Capital City Trail bringing thousands of cyclists in “Similarly, they will be able to follow the railway alongside contact with pedestrians in Docklands, the plan has been Wurundjeri Way to make a much smoother connection with Council to profi t welcomed by local residents. Flinders St and the trails along the river.” Footscray Road is currently the preferred cycling route Docklands Community Association president Roger Gardner from Docklands into the city from the western suburbs. But the council is welcomed the proposal saying the planned diversion seemed proposing as part of its 2010 municipal strategic statement “good for all”. (MSS), a new route adjacent to railway lines. Th e City of Melbourne plans to make a $5 “Diverting cyclists to travel along the railway line, besides million profi t out of Docklands next year. Planning chair Cr Peter Clarke said the new plan dovetailed being convenient for cyclists, should be a big help to into broader transport initiatives including new road links Docklands residents, workers and visitors by relieving Draft budget fi gures show that the council expects to pull and metropolitan and regional rail links. the congestion of cyclists versus pedestrians along the $16.6 million in rates out of Docklands in 2010/11 as well as Esplanade,” Mr Gardner said. “Th e current thinking is to create bicycle ‘freeways’ whenever $2.33 million in fees and charges. new transport initiatives are undertaken,” Cr Clarke said. Th e council’s municipal strategic statement is currently in Along with $446,000 in sales and recoveries, it plans to draft form. Th e document suggests how and where the long- “Th e council is well aware of the less than satisfactory mix earn $19.3 million from our precinct but will spend only term growth and development of the city will occur. of cyclists and pedestrians in Docklands and a redeveloped $13.1 million. Harbour Esplanade will help separate them,” he said. Following State Government authorisation, a formal After allowing for corporate overheads such as fi nance, exhibition process will give residents, businesses and other “But bringing the cyclists in alongside the railway line will HR, IT and legal costs, it will pocket $5 million for the year. city users the chance to make submissions on the MSS. create much better connections with LaTrobe St so they can Its major costs are wages ($1.6 million), depreciation ($3.8 connect with important links to the north and the east from Cr Clarke encouraged the community to off er its opinion on million) and materials and services ($6.3 million). the Nicholson St/Victoria Pde intersection.” the proposed plan. THE LUCAS REAL ESTATE
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at dates which are still to be determined. Th e fi rst stage of works During the fi ve-day period, trams will be replaced by buses. Once the dates have to transform Docklands’ been fi nalised the bus arrangement details Harbour Esplanade into a new will be provided. harbourside destination will Traffi c start this month. One traffi c lane in both directions along Harbour Esplanade will be maintained Th e redevelopment will be delivered in for the majority of the fi rst stage of works. Friends of Westgate Park vice-president Tony Flude points out Docklands ‘just down the road’. stages, with the fi rst stage expected to take However there will be a need to close around 12 months. Harbour Esplanade to traffi c between Bourke and LaTrobe Streets for fi ve days Th e fi rst stage of works, between Bourke St and between Dockland Drive and LaTrobe and Docklands Drive, will see the creation of Street for two days during construction of Get down and dirty a tree-lined boulevard, dedicated bike and the new tram track connections. Additional pedestrian paths, and the realignment of information will be provided once the dates said. “And they’re bringing their talents to tram tracks into the centre of the roadway, of the road closures are determined. Docklanders can get their Docklands.” to provide additional parkland and She said the Friends of Westgate Park recreational space. Bike paths hands really dirty now that were soon to create a native garden within Over the coming months people living, Cyclists will continue using the existing bike Urban Reforestation has Docklands’ community garden. working and visiting Docklands are likely to paths until Stage 1 is complete. formed an alliance with the “We’re fortunate to have this expertise on see the following changes take place: Stage 1 works will see the Capital City trail Friends of Westgate Park. tap in our neighbourhood as it brings us one Trees between Bourke St and Docklands Drive step closer to our vision for the greening of realigned, creating a dedicated path that will Urban Reforestation has created Docklands’ Docklands,” Ms Ballantyne-Brodie said. Th e fi rst works people are likely to see will run along the tree-lined boulevard, adjacent, community garden on a concrete apron be the removal of existing trees, enabling the but separate to, a pedestrian footpath. Friends of Westgate Park vice-president Tony relocation of the tram tracks to follow. Of the beside the water in Victoria Harbour and Flude welcomed Docklanders to the park. 35 palm trees that currently line Harbour Pedestrian paths many locals have enjoyed tending the plants. “We’re really very close to Docklands Esplanade, 24 will be relocated to an Th ere will be minimal impact to But, according to Urban Reforestation and would be the nearest park of any alternative location within Docklands, with pedestrians during works. Pedestrian founder Emily Ballantyne-Brodie, now they signifi cance,” he said. “When you think the balance remaining in place until plans access will be maintained to businesses have an even better opportunity to get dirt about it, Westgate Park is really the lungs of for subsequent stages are fi nalised. throughout construction and crossing points under their fi ngernails. Docklands.” During the latter part of Stage 1 these will be situated throughout the length of Th e Friends of Westgate Park have been Th e group plants trees, shrubs, under-story trees will be replaced with a boulevard Harbour Esplanade. quietly restoring an industrial wasteland plants and grasses. It also prepares and of around 210 Norfolk Island Pines, Stage 1 will free up waterfront space along under the Westgate Bridge back into its maintains garden beds by spreading mulch. synonymous with many of Australia’s coastal Harbour Esplanade allowing for a separate original indigenous glory. waterfront settings. As well as restoring the native plant pedestrian pathway. Ms Ballantyne-Brodie said the group population, the Friends of Westgate Park Trams Further information: To stay informed with conducted working bees every Monday also monitor water quality in the lakes and Trams on Routes 30, 70, 86 and the free the progress of Stage 1 works, and Tuesday as well as every third Sunday lagoons to increase frog populations. visit www.docklands.com. of the month. City Circle Tram will continue to operate as Docklanders wishing to assist the Friends normal during works however it is expected “Th ey’ve developed enormous expertise of Westgate Park should contact Naomie that tram services will be aff ected over a two- in indigenous plants and have their own Sunner on 0415 941 629 or day period and a separate fi ve-day period native plant nursery,” Ms Ballantyne-Brodie [email protected].
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It’s time for a change 03 9600 4988 ISSUE 54 DOCKLANDS NEWS 5 Docklands TV has arrived “Th e technology was developed here and Docklands has become the only Docklands is a progressive, technologically Australian postcode to have its savvy community.” Th e portable “TV station” equipment fi ts in own TV station. the luggage compartment of a motor scooter. Docklands TV can set up and stream up to Delivered via the internet fi ve minutes of live content from customers’ (www.docklandstv.com.au), the station premises every half hour of its scheduled aims to deliver small snippets of live 12-hour days. streaming content over a 12-hour period each weekday. Every participant gets their own program page, where streams are later archived as In initiative of Docklands News, the station video on demand. plans to off er one third of its “airtime” for free to community groups and items of A number of local businesses have already public interest. started using the service and the fi rst community program was “aired” on May 28 Docklands News managing editor Shane when Urban Reforestation promoted its eco- Scanlan said the station would be funded market initiative on June 4. by off ering the other two thirds to commercial interests. Docklands TV is seeking permission to live- stream all City of Melbourne public council “We’re off ering businesses a compelling and committee meetings. new way of communicating with their existing email database via live online video Th e Guide to Docklands TV will be printed blogging,” Mr Scanlan said. each month in the Docklands News. “It’s up the business to tell their customers For more information, see and prospects to tune in at a particular www.docklandstv.com.au or ring time every week. And we think their Shane Scanlan on 0419 542 625. customers will watch because live TV is raw, real and human.” Initial Program: “It’s great to be able to off er our advertisers national and even global Mondays at 11am: Th e FONE Guy reach for their businesses.” Tuesday at 3pm: Captain Jeff “And it’s appropriate that this is happening in Docklands,” Mr Scanlan said. Fridays at 4pm: Urban goes Green Mobile camera operator Blake Curtis catches his breath at Docklands TV headquarters.
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With this month’s Docklands Property owners and Lend News Networking Lunch almost Lease could be heading for the fully subscribed and two weeks courts over residents’ claims still to go, we’ve decided to open they were misled when they up the lunch to 20 more guests. bought into the Montage and Mosaic developments. Th e lunch will be held on June 18 at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Resident Frank Ruggio said the possible Centre on South Wharf and includes a tour court action was designed to pressure of this wonderful new facility. No butts about it Lend Lease into modifying its plans for the Some 50 guests have already booked and, 15-storey Seratta development in Bourke St. with a usual last-minute rush, potential Under a new “Butt it and Bin it” operation by the City of He said prior to purchasing, Lend Lease told guests are advised to book quickly. Melbourne, Docklands smokers have been warned that they will Montage and Mosaic owners that the Seratta Th e lunch costs $60 and guests should arrive face hefty fi nes if found littering cigarette butts. site was earmarked for a low-rise community at 12 noon for a 12.30 start. Th e facility tour purpose building such as a library or community centre. begins at 2.30pm and will take 30 minutes, Smokers found littering a burning cigarette “We provide nearly 3000 bins so that so participants should clear plenty of time in will face a $234 on-the-spot fi ne and those smokers can discard their cigarette butts Mr Ruggio said the action against Lend their diaries. found discarding an extinguished cigarette responsibly,” he said. Lease could be taken in the Supreme or will face a $117 fi ne. Federal Courts, depending on whether Th e networking lunch is an informal Th e fi rst “Butt it and Bin it” campaign occasion designed to allow Docklands the particular owners were individuals or Lord Mayor Robert Doyle said there was no was launched in May 2009 and the Lord companies. business-people maximum opportunity to excuse for those who insisted on using our Mayor pointed out in early February that get to know each other. city as a giant ashtray. the amount of smokers issued with fi nes “We’re not really looking for compensation,” had dropped from 11 per cent to 4 per cent he said. “We just want what we were Th ere are no sponsors (so no boring sales “We want Melbourne to be enjoyed by during that period. promised in the fi rst place.” pitches) and when we have speakers, they everyone and that means tackling the 10,500 are limited to fi ve minutes on subjects of cigarette butts we clean off the streets every According to the City of Melbourne, cigarette Residents were due to decide their course of genuine interest to Docklands. day,” the Lord Mayor said. butts are Australia’s number one cause action at a meeting on June 3. of litter, accounting for 16 per cent of all To book, email Alison Kinkade (alison@ He said litterers must take responsibility for Lend Lease declined to discuss the matter rubbish. docklands.com.au) at Docklands News. their cigarette butts. with Docklands News.
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AAuAututhororiseseeddb by B Pikeke, 146-16-148 Peel St North Melbourne ISSUE 54 DOCKLANDS NEWS 7 Studios receive A new beginning for Myer $4.4 million Th e recent State Government budget Th e offi cial opening of the new announced a $4.4 million investment Myer head offi ce in Docklands over two years in the Docklands Central City Studios. last month featured a mix of Th e Innovation Minister Gavin Jennings said the old and the new. the Government would provide the money to reconfi gure Sound Stage 5 to allow for Baillieu Myer, the 84-year-old son of the additional production. founder Sidney Myer, cut the ribbon on It is understood that the studio will be May 19 to begin a new chapter for the store. used by the Nine Network to host several Mr Myer had earlier commented on the productions when it moves into its amazing changes he had witnessed during 717 Bourke St address later this year. his 65 years with the company, which his father started in Bendigo in 1901. Docklands Co-ordination He said with great public transport and technological links with the Bourke St store, Committee meeting there was no reason why Docklands-based Th ursday, June 10, 6pm. staff would not know what was happening Goods Shed, 710 Collins St, Docklands on the shop fl oor. City of Melbourne and VicUrban invite the Myer has about 1000 staff at its new Docklands resident and business community Docklands headquarters in Collins St, to attend the upcoming Docklands Co-ordination Committee (DCC) meeting from where it administers 65 stores Myer menswear brand ambassador, Kris Smith, CEO Bernie Brookes, company patriarch Baillieu Myer and State around Australia. Planning Minister Justin Madden open the new Myer head offi ce on May 19. on Th ursday, June 10. Chief executive Bernie Brookes said the Th e DCC is the governing body which move gave the company an opportunity to “It’s no surprise, they put me in the ‘60s,” In recognition of the past, the company has oversees all activities, programs, works build a new internal culture. Mr Brookes joked. reconstructed Sidney Myer’s offi ce within and services within Docklands. It is a joint its fi rst fl oor reception area. Th e classical committee made up of City of Melbourne Th e Five Star Green Star building came in Th e top fl oor has a child minding centre, an furniture is in contrast to the shiny 21st and VicUrban representatives. ahead of schedule and under budget. external sun deck, a gymnasium, a parenting century fi nish and slick ambience in the rest Th e public is welcome to attend these Mr Brookes described the building’s design room, a wellness room and a prayer room. of the building. quarterly meetings to observe or make as a “Chanel bottle with a black strip”. “If we have a good month, you’ll fi nd us all But Myer recognises and respects the part comment. Th is is your opportunity to be Each of the building’s 10 storeys is decorated in the wellness room,” Mr Brookes said. that heritage plays in its brand today and the involved in the direction for Docklands. in themes and furnishings from decades of “If the results aren’t so good, we’ll be in the unequalled place it occupies in the collective Find out more at the 20th century. prayer room.” Australian psyche. www.melbourne.vic.gov.au MAB Community Announcement
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“Th e proposal will also take money away Greens State Parliamentary from public transport - a far more effi cient people-mover than any road. A road lane candidate Brian Walters has carries 700 cars an hour - tops - and in warned Docklanders that the Melbourne each car carries an average of State Government’s WestLink 1.1 people.” “But a peak our train whisks by in seconds road project will dump up to with just as many people, and you can have 2000 extra motor vehicles into several of them in an hour. Th e proposed route of WestLink substantially follows rail Docklands during peak hour. lines all the way. For a fraction of the cost of WestLink, we could actually deliver an Mr Walters says the project is unviable and effi cient rail service along that line,” he said. he wants the money spent on alternatives such as rail transport. Linking Melbourne Authority spokesperson Jo Weeks said she was unaware of where Mr While no routes have been announced, Walters’ fi gures had come from. WestLink aims to create an alternative route to the West Gate Bridge for city bound traffi c “We’ll be doing comprehensive transport from the west. It is proposed to link the modelling later this year to get an idea of any Western Ring Road via a tunnel and freeway impacts on the surrounding road network Piano stairs are a hit network to Footscray and Dynon Roads. and how to best to design the roadway to suit,” she said. “Th e extent of population Mr Walters said Federal Government growth we are experiencing in Melbourne Th ousand of commuters last month delighted in the chance refused to contribute to the $5billion project is creating more travel demand across the to use the Bourke St stairwell at Southern Cross Station, as because Victoria could not show a net entire inner-western road and rail network economic benefi t. and projects like WestLink are being planned it transformed into a fully-functioning piano as part of the “Th ere is, in fact, no overall transport to cater for this growth.” Melbourne International Jazz Festival. or environmental benefi t either,” She said WestLink was part of an overall Metlink and Southern Cross Station – one of a series of social experimental Mr Walters said. transport plan which included increased partnered with the Melbourne International commercials commissioned by Volkswagen. public transport services. “WestLink will in peak hour deliver another Jazz Festival to convert the stairs. 2000 vehicles an hour - including trucks - Th e Stockholm experiment resulted in 66 into the Docklands area. Th is is hardly a way Th e concept was based on a commercial, per cent more people opting to use the stairs of removing congestion.” which was fi lmed in Stockholm last October over the escalator. DON’T MISS THE BOAT CALL MR SOLD
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Th e long awaited Destination Docklands marketing company gets underway this month and is opening its account with a $300,000 winter marketing campaign.
Th e soon to be incorporated not-for-profi t It has also taken offi ce space in the LifeLab company is launching a winter campaign in building in Harbour Esplanade from July 1. print, television, radio and online designed Th e company’s current board is: Kyle to entice Melburnians to Docklands. Johnston, GM ING Real Estate (chair); Scott Destination Docklands approached selected Dunkley, Victoria Harbour Pharmacy (vice local businesses in April and May and has chair); Sharyn County, Enterprise Business fully sold the opportunity to participate in Services (secretary); Sarah Seddon, Altantic the campaign. Group V (treasurer); Kathy Alexander, CEO Participants in the winter campaign include City of Melbourne; Martin Cutter, Director NewQuay, Waterfront City, Harbour Town, City Business, City of Melbourne; Nicole the Amazing Bodies exhibition, Black Eckert, Lend Lease; Nic Mesic, VicUrban; Light Mini Golf, Wonderland Park and the Sonya Keenan, Mirvac and Sonia Chamings, Designers’ House. Grand Mecure. For as little as $2000 for a press ad, Destination Docklands received seed businesses could choose to “pay to play” funding and support from VicUrban, the City in the winter campaign. Other options of Melbourne and Tourism Victoria. included being part of two diff erent It’s mission is to both attract visitors and 30-second television ads that will air for six investment in Docklands. weeks on Channel 7; taking space in a 28- Sooo grooovy baby! page, 40,000-circulation directory booklet; or Destination marketing campaigns will participating in radio ads in Gold FM. be conducted each season, with local businesses invited to participate. Docklands’ Federal Member of Parliament offi cer Wayne Banks share an Austen Powers Destination Docklands has advertised for and Minister for Finance and Deregulation moment at the opening of CSC’s new building an executive offi cer and hopes to make an Developers will conduct joint campaigns Lindsay Tanner (left) and CSC chief fi nancial in Docklands Drive on April 30. appointment within the next six weeks. irregularly to promote Docklands’ property.
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Dock 5 resident, Corinne Civalleri, said she food delivery service would be another way and Urban Reforestation Founder, Emily people could help. Ballantyne-Brodie, talked about organising “Eating local and organic fruit and vegies is a delivery of fresh fruit and vegies and Emily like voting because you show the industry, suggested CERES Food Connect. governments and the big grocery stores “CERES is a well-know organisation and they what you like and that forces them to deliver to drop-off points, which they call change,” she said. City Cousins, and we have applied for Urban CERES Food Connect is a not-for-profi t Reforestation’s Merchant St shop to be a City organisation that provides seasonal, local Cousin,” Corinne said. and organic fresh food in a manner which Smile, you’re on Google Maps Starting July 5, Docklanders will be able to reduces food kilometres, supports local pick-up fresh, organic fruit and vegies from producers, provides good value to its the Merchant St shop. customers and pays farmers a good price. Docklands was imprinted on the world stage last month when “People can just go online and pick a box Th e fresh food is chemical free and, in Google pedalled a three-wheeled photographic contraption of fresh food, pay for it and then it will be an eff ort to reduce waste, they do not through the precinct. delivered to the shop where they can pick it individually package the food. up,” Corinne said. “I will be available at the shop for pick up Th e “spy” tricycle was equipped with generator, the rider was left to propel the “But before it can start we need to have from 4.30-5.30pm and other times during the 360-degree photographic vision and GPS beast using old-fashioned pedal power. at least 10 people to be considered a City day can also be arranged,” Corinne said. plotting technology. Cousin, so I need anyone who is interested He was grateful for Docklands News’ local To register your interest please to email me their interest and their preferred knowledge of ramp access to the stadium contact Corinne Civalleri at Corinne@ Google, it seems, is photographing the day of delivery.” urbanreforestation.com. planet for its online mapping service. concourse from LaTrobe St – having earlier contemplated lifting, pushing Corinne said the philosophy of Urban For more information on CERES Food But while the space-age technology aboard and pulling the trike up the stairs from Reforestation was to promote good things for Connect and to view their fresh food boxes the device was run by a small petrol Harbour Esplanade! the environment such as recycling, and the visit www.ceresfoodconnect.org.au
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Working at the Digital Harbour public car park Department of Human Services soon to see on Harbour Esplanade, Fester is a friendly and if we can get their support. ” Fester breaks the myth familiar face to many Docklands workers. According to Fester, the organisation Last month he became a fully-fl edged must have the support of child-welfare member of Bikers Against Child organisations in order to function, as it is of the scary bikie Abuse (BACA). those services which must provide the link between BACA and the child. Fester, whose real name is Vince, joined By Alison Kinkade the organisation just over a year ago after “Th e Department of Human Services, deciding he wanted to join a bikie group that for instance, will get into contact with would make a positive diff erence. the parents or caretaker of the child Docklands worker and local identity Fester is breaking down the being abused and let them know what “I was 52 and wanted to do something with stereotype of the bad-boy bikie by joining forces with other bikies to we do and introduce us and then we will my life,” he said. combat child abuse. go as a group to the child’s house and Fester, who has been riding motorcycles introduce ourselves.” for the last 10 years, said all BACA “We off er them gifts like a BACA vest and members started out as supporters for give them the contact numbers of two a year and needed to show their members who will be their mentors and we commitment to the group before becoming just let them know that we are there to help fully-fl edged members. them and make them feel empowered.” “Supporters have to attend 80 per cent of Every member who joins BACA must abide rides and events over the 12 months to be by strict rules and regulations including seen by other groups,” he said. undergoing a police check, carry a working Th e organisation, which began in America with children card and must never see a and opened its Melbourne chapter in 2005, child on their own. was created in the hope of providing a “We are not interested in the paedophile or safer environment for abused children by abuser unless the system fails and then we empowering them and lending them support. will just let them know that we are around by “If we get a call to say a child needs our might just be riding by their house,” he said. help then we have to stop whatever it is that “But we do not under any circumstances we are doing and go and help them. We’re condone violence. We will just make sure we essentially on call 24 hours a day,” Fester said. are visible to them so they know to stay away from the child.” Th e warm-hearted bikie, who has three children, is currently working with the BACA’s Australian head offi ce is in South other seven members of the Melbourne Australia and there is one chapter in WA, SA, chapter to become recognised by child Victoria and three chapters in NSW. welfare organisations. “It’s hard for us to get into the system because we are bikies and we are a new Docklands identity Fester ... joining forces with other bikies to combat child abuse. group. But we are going to speak with the GRAND OPENING SATURDAY 5TH JUNE Fantastic Home & Gifts
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Docklands Drive ISSUE 54 DOCKLANDS NEWS 13 Docklands Fashionistas Continued from Page 1 “I think that was the point, to dress each other in something a bit out of our comfort zones and have a bit of fun,” Emily said. She said that while it was embarrassing at times, she had fun and believed the night was a huge success. “Everyone looked great and had a lot of fun. I think we were very lucky to win.” Many Docklanders took home a prize, as well as their goodie-bag, including Baden Lucas, who won best-dressed for his black sequined suit. Elena is obviously enjoying herself. Love the earrings! Very classy Keith! Th e almost-as-glamorous-as-her-sister Lynda Kinkade.
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the Editor Letters to Ships whistle Seafarers Rest School fees negotiable Re: Docklands families want a school (Issue is not a toy report frustrating 53, May 2010) In reply to anonymous (email supplied) re Th e report regarding the taking back of With reference to the above feature and as a “Sounding off on boat fog-horns”. Seafarers Park is very frustrating, as many response to the increasing need for a school of the native trees are growing very well. It is written in all maritime rule books in to serve the Docklands area, I would like to all countries that a vessel in any waterway A gorgeous fl ock of parrots were in the trees inform families that Melbourne City School must indicate its intentions by a sound the other morning. has now decided that fees are negotiable. of a loud audible horn or whistle of its Th e park looks so good next to the Depending on individual circumstances, forthcoming manoeuvre. Seafarers Bridge. Melbourne City School will now provide Th is is a must in the uncontrolled, noddy signifi cant fee reductions to relevant Carol Tobin waterways of Docklands as all types of families. Our fees refl ect the philosophy vessels enter Docklands with no harbour of a 21st century school that provides control to speak of. Th ese novice boat Appalling headline personalised attention and blends city living people, who usually wave at vessels, trying to with city learning. Th is is the fi rst time I have picked up alert them to a vessel about to turn to port, your paper and was initially drawn by the An initiative of Eltham College of starboard and astern etc, have no idea what headline “Indian givers”. Th is is a slang term Education, our school emerged from the is safe and what to do! that I am very familiar with and was curious highly successful City Campus which has Th e ship’s whistle is not a toy and is not used to see the spin on the story as to what the been in operation for the last 14 years. as a toy by professional commercial vessels Indian Government had given Melbourne. Melbourne City School is conveniently – unlike the novice who blows it for fun all located in Melbourne’s CBD at 121 King St I was absolutely appalled when I started over the place. and provides contemporary education for reading and realised this headline had been children from prep – year 7 and will expand I feel the unsigned may consider living in used in the most malicious way possible. to years 8 and 9 over the next two years, with Alice Springs (no ships there) rather than I understand this is a turn of phrase and senior years 10-12 opening in 2012-13. abiding with the old saying “when in Rome”. meant to capture attention, however I I welcome any enquiries from families living Or maybe they moved in from Essendon think given the large Indian population in the Docklands area. after realising that they were not going to particularly within inner Melbourne there get the airport moved, no matter how many Jenny Langmead, should be greater sensitivity than you unsigned emails they sent! Principal, Melbourne City School have displayed. Andrew McCallum I am by no means someone who is overly Master Docklands politically correct however the malice that was shown warranted a comment. Send your letters to I will certainly think twice before picking up another copy of Docklands News. [email protected] Miriam Voortman
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However there has December 2005, I said it would add to the been a considerable negative eff ect to the world debut at Waterfront City sense of community in what was then a environment outside the workplace. newly-established residential area. on June 4. For example with the opening of the Much has changed at Docklands since, ANZ building in Docklands with its Taking visitors on a journey of discovery, however my commitment to this public reported 6000 workers, the air quality the exhibition showcases a variety of whole space remains. around that building has degenerated into animal and human bodies that have been I can therefore reassure you that the a smoky haze. “plastinated” – displaying their internal Victorian Government has no intention of organs, muscles and body parts, true to Th e landscaping of the foreshore for getting rid of, or indeed reducing the size of life and in way never seen before by the public use is undermined by the smell of Seafarers Rest. general public. cigarette smoke. Maintaining and improving open spaces in Invented by controversial anatomist Dr Th ere are “no-smoking” signs put up our cities is vital for our health and well- Gunther von Hagens, plastination is a along the edge of the building with staff being – no more so than in inner urban areas process that involves the removal of bodily leaning against that same wall smoking. Th e exhibits explore various biological such as Docklands. fl uids and replacing them with polymers Why have signs there if it appears they and artistic themes through comparative (plastics). During the process about 70 per As you may be aware, the State Government can’t be enforced. anatomical displays. Visitors can learn what cent of the body (mainly fl uids and fats) are is currently seeking private sector interest part the locomotive, nervous, respiratory, It is becoming harder and harder for a replaced by plastic materials such as silicone in helping redevelop the North Wharf cardiovascular, digestive and reproductive non-smoker to fi nd fresh air, and when rubber or polyester resin, using a special precinct for residential, commercial and systems play in keeping humans and they do it’s only a matter of time before its vacuum process, giving the appearance of a recreational use. animals alive, as well as marvel at the artistic freshness is eliminated by a smoker. body with no skin, and with the anatomical and intriguing bodies, slices and organs. While it is anticipated new businesses and and physiological structures retained and It’s not fair for kids! residents will come to North Wharf as part of true to life. Th e exhibition is open from, Saturday to the redevelopment, retaining Seafarers Rest Another area is children’s playgrounds. So Th ursday – 10am until 5pm (last entry Held at the Waterfront Pavilion, on as public open space is non-negotiable. often I have had to take my son and leave 4.15pm) and Friday 10am – 8pm (last entry Docklands Drive, the exhibition is a a playground due to a smoker – and not 7.15pm) and runs until August 31. Th e heritage-listed Mission to Seafarers is captivating display of science and avant- always a parent, lighting up. also protected. garde art that is both amazing, confronting Entry for Amazing Bodies is $25 for adults, It’s a great family environment with the $17 for children (aged of 7-14) and $75 for While the redevelopment project – and to some shocking! Staying true to every free barbecues there to have a nice lunch families (two adults and two children). presents a unique opportunity to improve physical detail, visitors are off ered a unique outdoors, but when a group moves in Concessions (pensioners with a senior card Seafarers Rest, residents’ views will be opportunity to see and understand their and smokes, the playground is polluted. or students with ID) $23; for primary and taken into account. own anatomy and that of animals. It is both Why isn’t smoking banned from thought-provoking and fascinating. secondary school groups of more than 15 As such, the preferred developer will be children’s playgrounds? people the cost is $16 per person. required to consult with residents about any Th e Amazing Bodies comes as a result of the Kelly Hodge Please visit www.amazingbodies.com.au plans they have to improve the park. huge success in Melbourne of a previous exhibition in 2007, Amazing Human Bodies. for further information and ticket purchase. Hon Bronwyn Pike MP Similar exhibitions have been visited Tickets can also be purchased through Member for Melbourne by more than 22 million people around www.moshtix.com.au, or by calling the world. 1300 GET TIX (439 849).
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Examples have Resident and Business Associations in drawing in the workers every POETS (Piss included activities at Th e Hub and at the City of Melbourne area. It provides a Off Early, Tomorrow’s Saturday) Day for Waterfront City. combined voice to council and the State many years and has now introduced new Government on issues aff ecting our areas. specials for all weekdays. We are planning to hold a wine tasting I will keep members informed on any and cheese night in July - details later. Off ering $5 glasses of wine, basic spirits and relevant matters as they arise. the beer of the month on Monday, Tuesday On the matter of Th e Hub, you will recall No motorbike signs have fi nally been and Wednesday from 5pm, Watermark will I mentioned last time that it was fully installed on the NewQuay Promenade help you get through the start of the week booked out for the rest of the year and we after a lot of pressure on council. with ease. were having to fi nd alternative venues. Well the council has just allocated $2.5 We note that plenty of construction work Drawing in the ladies on a Th ursday night million in the 2010-11 budget for a continues unabated from one end to the from 5pm-7pm, which in turn draws in past month and had already made positive reconstruction of Th e Hub into a much other, from the new H1 tower at NewQuay the men, the north-facing venue off ers changes to the food. complementary sparkling for the girls. larger building to house both community to the 82 townhouses at Yarra’s Edge. Watermark also off ers a free membership services and a library. On a Friday night, from 5pm-7pm, you Meanwhile we continue to push for that entitles members to attend a monthly can end the working week and start your Th at is great news and it hopefully heralds amenities including parkland, sports VIP member party, $5 schooners of Boags weekend with two for one Coronas, basic the beginning of provision of much facilities and even a school. and glasses of wine, special off ers for spirits and sparkling – while listening to a needed community infrastructure in function bookings and a complementary If any member or reader for that matter great live acoustic performance. Docklands. Concept plans of when it will main meal and $20 bar tab on your birthday. has any suggestions they wish to put be constructed are not yet available. We With new head chef, Tim Crane, Watermark Th e membership also allows members to forward to the DCA with respect to trust that the community will be given the has also introduced a new menu which accrue points to the value of 10 per cent of activities or issues to take up on their opportunity to comment on the plans. will delight your taste buds should you get anything you spend, which can be redeemed behalf you are welcome to do so by hungry or tempted. on purchases. Whilst Th e Hub is a convenient central contacting us on the email address above. location, it lacks parking and perhaps on- Events Manager, Socheatar Sara said Mr So whether you are a worker, resident or site parking can be included in the plans. Roger Gardner, President DCA Crane, the former sous chef at Campari visitor, check out Watermark for its amazing House, had been at Watermark for the view, great specials and tantalising food. ISSUE 54 DOCKLANDS NEWS 17 Docklands Institute for With Research What Investigation and Reportage Women Abby Want Crawford like remember to get your kid to school – pets to my three dogs (please don’t read Remember your dreams perhaps even on time. And then there’s other this landlord!). But the key thing – is love. Instant culture things that you just do on top – like pretend Love conquers all, as they say. And and get out of bed you care about keeping fi t in winter. And for Docklands without it, no rewards are quite as somehow in all of this, it’s hard not to look satisfying as with it. Independence is People sometimes say things of value Have we over-complicated our lives? Th is is around and ask “why?” Why am I doing this? nothing to be sneezed at – or yawned at and interest – even shallow utterances a question that has been circling in my head Is this what I wanted for my life? along the lines of “there is no café culture”, pretty much since the cold weather arrived. from under the doona! – but in my perfect Well the truth is, it’s hard to want too much “there are no busy laneways” (and such Where I once sprang out of bed, ready to take world, you have a relationship where you in winter apart from hot chocolate, open like opprobrium). on the world – and scare the dogs with my feel loved. Love needs to be shown. It fi res and romantic, steamy ... cuddles. choice (or absence!) of nightwear – I now lie needs to be felt. It can comfort you, make Winter should really be a time when you Well, now, no more can that be said. with the doona to my chin steadfastly trying you stronger, teach you and challenge are excused from anything exhausting, just to ignore the unimaginative chime alarm you. It can conquer all, as they say, yet it At an address to be announced at the soft based on a weather clause like: “it says right droning next to my head. can be the most elusive of all. opening next week, we are informed that here in clause 17, section B, part iii that if I So my answer is, yes, we have over- the remedy is to be a backwards look from Where that alarm was once a tinkling have a sniffl e I can just opt out”. And section complicated our lives. Not by wanting so the large end of the zoom lens of time: reminder in a distant room that I was well F, part vii says that if you just feel a bit down many things, but by forgetting it often just “Th e Alleyway of the Future!” ahead of schedule having showered, selected with all the leaves falling off and the rain takes one step at a time to get there. So a gorgeous summer dress and strappy shoes, and the like, then you can change your mind Stud walls are being erected against the get out of bed (this was largely said for my and sipping on my coff ee well before it about what you want to do with your life ground fl oor, glass side of the unnamed own benefi t), get cracking and keep hold began it’s enchanting melody, it is now an too. Ok, ok, it’s a bit dramatic, but I really building. You will perambulate past several of your dreams. Just remembering why unwelcome intrusion on my slumber. Its have been waking up wondering if I’m really culturally inspired installations. you’re doing something will often be the tune seems to have gone fl at too. getting closer to the life I want. Th ey are: only motivation you need – particularly if So back to me under the doona. Not moving. I want the same life that so many people it is something you are doing out of love – Th e Museum of the Unusual Resenting the fact that I should even be I know want too. We want it all. But what something for you, for your dreams. asked to rise. I mean it’s WARM here, and does that mean? For me, it’s having country Insectarium Have sweet dreams under your doona comfortable – and you don’t have to do property where you can breathe the fresh this winter, but remember those dreams Ice Sculpture Forum anything (unless you have a partner, then air; having successful businesses (I know, it to make you hop out in the morning and admittedly it is more fun to do something!). requires getting out of bed!) that challenge TV Twitter Studio keep going! And how have I managed to create a life you but also give you the freedom to travel Hole in the Wall where there is so much to do? Th at HAS to be to exotic and inspiring destinations; having Have a great month, done ... like pay the bills, like turn up at work, a happy, beautiful family; and adding more Abby x One Minute Haircut Salon What’s new at Lamore? Exotic and deluxe pizzas Happy hour (beer and wine) 5-6pm daily Sunday breakfast EAT, ENJOY AND EARN FREQUENT FLYER POINTS! Catering packages for all occasions Functions – from basic to complicated, we have all the options covered. Book your special event today. Check out our specials for Mon, Tues and Weds LAMORE RISTORANTE ITALIANO 768 Bourke St, Docklands Tel: 9600 2377 Fax: 9600 4388 www.lamoredocklands.com.au Open: Mon-Fri 12.00 – 10.00 Sat 4.00 – late Sun 9.00 – 1.00 & 4.00 – late 18 DOCKLANDS NEWS ISSUE 54 By Guy Mason City on a Hill Pastor The cutest Church opens at the movies! Banana ever City on a Hill is now off ering a new service in a cinema at Hoyts, Melbourne Central. Th e doors of the new venue opened on He may be a little bit fruity, but Sunday, May 9 and was a huge success with close to 400 people. what can you expect from a A cinema is not the most traditional meeting 10-week-old puppy. space for a church, which has attracted much interest. Whilst we know it will raise Meet Banana, the newest member of a few eyebrows, we believe the cinema, like the FoneIT crew, a telecommunications the pub, is an inviting venue that provides a business that operates on Harbour great connection point for people who have Esplanade in the LifeLab Building. never been to church. Linh Nguyen started bringing little Banana We also have some great space to run a into work four weeks ago after her boyfriend, children’s program that is attracting many Michael, unexpectedly brought him home young families from Docklands and the CBD. one night. We’ve been running out of space for a while We love that on Sundays there is going to be now – and excited by the potential and “He called up and said he was going to church in a local pub in Docklands and a city opportunity are that a new and bigger his friends house for dinner and then Popular with everyone, not just the ladies, theatre all on the same day. venue brings. came home at midnight with a puppy,” Banana brings joy to everyone who comes Th e church, which has sought to use Linh said. across him, whether it is customers or the Th e church will off er its 10am morning culturally relevant methods and media, is people he encounters on his walk. service at Hoyts, Melbourne Central and Currently going through what appears to passionate about knowing Jesus and making a 6pm evening service at James Squire be doggy-teething, Banana, a fun cuddly “Everyone wants to touch him … It’s so good him known. Brewhouse, Docklands. Th rough the Australian Terrier/Spaniel cross, loves to bite when you see people just automatically Over the past two years we’ve been so week the community leads a range of on everything. smile when they see him running along.” excited by the amount of people who’ve initiatives, which includes small groups, “He’s very fun-loving, but a deviant and a Th is little cutie will be at FoneIT everyday for connected. Jesus continues to be the most leadership training, and a program for biter and he can still be carried in one hand,” the next few weeks until he is old enough to infl uential and famous person who ever Melbourne’s homeless. Linh said. stay home occasionally. lived, and people are keen to fi nd out more. For more info visit: www.cityonahill.com.au Look at what we have to Offer! 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Victoria Motor Yacht Club’s It is very important to achieve the right mix Yarra River excursion. of elements and not to let them overpower one another. A trip up the Yarra by boat is limited to small Th e position of the kitchen sink and stove or low craft and although, an attractive is crucial - they should not be facing option, it is out of the reach of the majority of each other, as this creates a confl ict of boats because of their size. two opposing elements (water and fi re), which can lead to arguments and fi nancial Marina YE provided an excellent venue to problems. For the same reason, avoid using commence the journey up river. While many lots of red or blue/black tones for decoration of the boats that visited Marina YE were far A number of smaller boats from the club Th e journey along the Yarra River enjoying and opt for more subtle hues instead. too large for such a journey up river they joined the fl eet of tenders at Marina YE the views of the city buildings and parklands Introducing metal, in a form of stainless steel did in most cases carry small tenders which before they departed on their cruise. was an excellent way to spend a fi ne appliances, white and silver colours and proved perfect for the Yarra River excursion. Th ey certainly presented an unusual sight sunny Sunday in May and opened another metallic decorations can help to smooth out as they pulled away from the marina on their perspective to a Marina in the centre of our Th e fl eet arrived on Saturday and enjoyed this “confrontation”. Some live plants (wood way upstream. wonderful city. the usual Marina YE hospitality before energy), as well as stone bench tops, glass launching their tenders on Sunday morning Th e fl eet arrived back at Marina YE around Th e expedition was enjoyed by all those and ceramics (earth energy) will help. for the journey upstream and barbeque 5pm when the tenders were hoisted back on who participated. 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Spectacular uninterrupted water views. Apt 2003 1 bed + study 65.5 sq mtrs + 1 car park & storage Apt 2004 1 bed + study 69.5 sq mtrs +1 car park & storage Inspection Tue-Fri 10am-5pm Sat 10am – 2pm Further information contact Michael 0429 873 597 Victoria Point Docklands Real Estate 100 Harbour Esplanade 9642 1822 20 DOCKLANDS NEWS ISSUE 54 SOUTH WHARF HOMEMAKER HUB Howards Storage World –The space cadets of South Wharf Have you ever felt as though you’re running out of room in your home? Well don’t pack-up and call the real estate agent just yet, as Howard’s Storage World is sure to have a solution. Located in the new Homemaker Hub in organisational solutions, to a population South Wharf, Howard’s Storage World is fast that was increasingly time poor. becoming popular with Docklands locals. “We can give you a complete wardrobe Owner and operator of the South Wharf makeover with our products and we will franchise, Ron Pugsley, said the shop had come out and install the product,” he said. received quite a few visitors from the A former general manager of Coca Cola Docklands area who were looking to optimise in Poland and former managing director their space. for Cadbury in China, Ron is instilling in “A lot of people from Lorimer St have come his employees the lessons he learnt in his in looking at the wardrobe solutions we corporate life. have and they’re all very impressed with the “Th e customer comes fi rst and I’ve instilled fl exibility and range,” he said. that idea in my workers and that has Off ering free same-day or next-day meant that we’ve already had people come delivery to the Docklands, Ron said his back four or fi ve times since opening on shop was about giving back time, through January 16.” ,I\RXFKRRVHDQHZEHGZLWKRXWJHWWLQJƂWWHG XVLQJRXUQHZő6OHHSWR/LYHŒGLDJQRVWLFV\VWHP 'RQ ŒWEX\ \RXŒOOSUREDEO\HQGXSZLWKDEHGWKDWŒVWKHSHUIHFW ƂWIRUVRPHRQHHOVH *HWWKHULJKWƂWIRU\RXUXQLTXHERG\QHHGVDQG VRPHRQH WDNHWKHJXHVVZRUNRXWRIEX\LQJ\RXUQHZEHG $OO\RXKDYHWRGRLVDQVZHUDIHZVLPSOHTXHVWLRQV OLHGRZQDQGUHOD[:HŒOOFDOFXODWHRYHU PHDVXUHPHQWVWRKHOSƂQGWKHƂWWKDWJLYHV\RX HOVHŒVEHG WKHULJKWSRVWXUDOVXSSRUWFRUUHFWSUHVVXUHUHOLHI DQGWKHEHVWQLJKWŒVVOHHSSRVVLEOHD :HŒOOƂW\RXUSDUWQHUWRR: XVLQJRXUH[FOXVLYH0\6LGHX 7HFKQRORJ\7H šDQGPDWFK \RXERWKWR\RXUXQLTXH\R VOHHSQHHGVDOORZLQJ\RXWRVO South Wharf www.hsw.com.au VOHHSVHSDUDWHO\WRJHWKHUVO T1 10 20 Convention Centre Place T +61 3 9682 0911 Conditions apply. Savings are off normal ticketed prices. OFF 6QRR]H6RXWK:KDUI Offer valid from 31.05.10 to 27.06.10. See in store for details. 7HQDQF\7+RPHPDNHUV+XE HURRY - LIMITED TIME &RQYHQWLRQ&HQWUH3ODFH 50 SouthS th Wh WharWharff 3K Level 1, Homemaker Hub - VQRR]HFRPDX 20 Convention Centre Place Ph: 9682 4425 7HUPV DQG FRQGLWLRQV DSSO\ 6HH LQVWRUH IRU GHWDLOV 2IIHU RQO\ YDOLG IURP -XQH WLOO -XQH 7KH +RPH DSSOLDQFH GUDZ ZLOO WDNH SODFH SP RQ -XQH DW 6QRR]H 6RXWK :KDUI 7HQDQF\ 7 +RPHPDNHUV +XE &RQYHQWLRQ&HQWUH3ODFH:LQQHUVQDPHZLOOEHGLVSOD\HGLQVWRUHDQGWKHZLQQHUFRQWDFWHGSRVWSUL]HGUDZ 6DSLHQW1LWUR612 ISSUE 54 DOCKLANDS NEWS 21 DOWNLOAD THE LATEST HOMEMAKER HUB CATALOGUE FROM WWW.DOCKLANDSNEWS.COM.AU/HOMEMAKER.PDF Ron said friendliness, advice and co- what’s on off er. Collectively, we off er a total operation also contributed to the overall home solution and that is a very attractive satisfaction and experience for customers and retail strategy,” Ron said. he believes Docklands residents can benefi t Providing a wide range storage solutions, greatly from the services his shop provides. some of which you wouldn’t even think “In an area like Docklands where apartment would exist, the store is sure to be popular dwelling is the norm and space is a with residents and workers alike. premium, being able to eff ectively use that “It’s the women’s equivalent to a space is a requirement,” he said. Bunnings store because it is what is new in Living out his passion of running his own organisational design and, just as men can business, Ron said he chose South Wharf for a spend hours in a Bunnings store looking number of reasons including being able to be at all the products, I fi nd that sometimes a part of the Homemaker Hub; being on the women will come in here and just spend edge of one of the fastest developing areas in hours looking,” he said. Melbourne; and because it was accessible by Visit Ron and his staff to see what possible walking, driving or public transport. storage solutions they have that could make “I think the hub’s a great location and, with your life just a little bit easier. more stores opening, it broadens the value of THE GOOD GUYS® 3DXO5RSHU7KH*RRG*X\V DUHQRZLQ6RXWK:KDUI $KXJHUDQJHRIHOHFWULFDODSSOLDQFHV $JUHDWUDQJHRIFRƀHHPDFKLQHV LGHDOIRUZLQWHU &RPHDQGVHH3DXODQGWKH*X\VDQGJUDEDGHDO www.thegoodguys.com.au PAUL ROPER 6287+:+$5) TGG016769 +RPHPDNHU+XE QH[WWR Th e well travelled Ron Pugsley and staff member at Howards Storage World, South Wharf. 22 DOCKLANDS NEWS ISSUE 54 CUISINE UNDERCOVER INDEPENDENT REVIEWS FROM DOCKLANDS’ PHANTOM DINER on a Docklands Day, you are defi nitely presented – fi rm to bite and nice chunks of resembled torn mozzarella balls – it almost Kinya Japanese Cuisine “somewhere else” other than the CBD. crab inside, although lacking a bit of “zing”. looked as though they’d scraped someone’s leftovers from the mould and then thrown It’s been a while since I ventured to Yarra’s Th ese were followed by the Kani Cream a strawberry on the side with a smattering I call them “Docklands Days”. Edge. Th ere’s no denying it’s a bit of a hike Croquettes – their bland interiors of potato of green tea powder to distract me. It tasted but with more than 6000 ANZ employees and crab rescued by the delightfully crunchy Th e kind of days when, even good though. moving in next door, I expected to fi nd it crumbing, which was drizzled with a in winter, the sun shines so awash with blue lanyards and sensible suits. Japanese mayo and bitey soy. Th e locals may not like me giving this away, But alas (or “hurrah” perhaps, if you’re a but I fi rmly believe those Yarra’s Edge brightly off the water and But then the real stars arrived – a plate of local resident) the few eateries it has on its promenades have as much, if not more pristine surfaces of newly blessed northern facing promenade still mixed sashimi and sushi, while reasonably potential than Victoria Harbour and, as completed buildings, it’s like appear somewhat undiscovered. pricey at $35, was almost worth the price South Wharf takes off , it’s sure to be realised alone for its presentation. Th e quality of the at some point. the precinct has been smattered On this particular Docklands Day, we fi sh was spectacular and while the prawn couldn’t go past the large, wooden tables And come on ANZ-ers. I know most of with crystals. heads and faux fl owers (complete with faux outside Kinya, the Japanese Restaurant which rain drops) amidst the generous dollops of you won’t even walk the distance from replaced Iku Izakaya almost a year ago. wasabi and fresh ginger, could have almost Southern Cross Station to work and would When the wind doesn’t blow (or you fi nd a rather queue for a two-minute tram ride A friendly welcome saw us happily seated at appeared tacky on any other day – but on sheltered place!) – where you can actually – but take the time to cross the bridge at one of the larger sun-drenched tables, with this Docklands Day, with the sun bouncing sit in the sun and allow its gentle winter lunch time and enjoy a bit of what makes no hint of grumbling that there were just two off the shiny shells and fake dewy petals, it warmth to wash over you, without fear Docklands diff erent. of us. A lunch special at less than $20 clearly was just right. of burning. designed to attract workers with limited Th e signature dish of Golden Fish (which I When the chilled grey and frantic rush of time didn’t appear to be working en masse believe was a black cod fi llet) basted with a the city seems a million miles away – and – which is a shame as the one suited couple divine miso paste was cooked to perfection you feel “somewhere else”. You could be I saw order the special had it promptly and melted in the mouth, with morsels on holidays, enjoying a crisp Riesling and delivered with glistening glasses of Japanese falling easily from the fork with a crisp, Overall rating laughter by the water while good looking beer, almost tempting me to do the same. blackened skin. Th e only disappointment joggers trot by – although even they are But the sun was slowing me down and I was was a bizarrely Master Chef-type moment, View all our Docklands restaurant moving at a more leisurely pace. determined to adjust my pace accordingly. with the Vanilla Pannacotta arriving reviews and rankings online at You’re not of course – you’re just at Yarra’s We started with an appetiser of King Crab appallingly presented. Th e three small www.docklandsnews.com.au/review Edge on your lunch break but, by god, Gyoza, dusted with caviar and delightfully blobs adorning my plate more closely Healthy Burgers! Healthy Living! Urban Burger Docklands Eat In Etihad Stadium Concourse - Near Gate 2 Take-away Level 4 / 744 Bourke St, Docklands 3008 Phone: 9670 4183 & Phone Orders Hours: 11:00am - 8:00pm www.urbanburger.com.au (open late on event nights) LICENSED Cinnamon’s - Sri Lankan Cuisine 833 Bourke Street Docklands 3008 T: 0412 939 482 Also at 530 Collins St in the CBD Open for lunch daily ISSUE 54 DOCKLANDS NEWS 23 Fashion DOCKLANDS FASHION Profi le Interview with Ozlem Unal – Owner of Fragrance House, Palermo, in Harbour Town Migrating from Turkey to Melbourne in 2001, Ozlem has expanded her husband’s family’s European-based perfume business, Palermo, with four shops in Melbourne. Palermo, which began 20 years ago, is a company that imports French oils and blends them together to create perfumes inspired by famous brands, at a fraction of the price. With over 450 fragrances on off er, Palermo has something for everyone. What is the most popular men’s and women’s fragrance at the store? We have a few popular fragrances and it really depends on the person’s age, what suits them and what they like. For men, our on top sellers from 2009-2010 are the inspired the fragrances of Armani Black Code by Giorgio streets Armani,1 Million by Paco Rabanne and Fashion Allure Sport by Chanel. For women it’s Amanda Meldrum of Flower Bomb by Victor & Rolf, Miss Cherrie by Christian Dior and Daisy by Marc Jacobs. LOCATION? Docklands South Wharf. What is your favourite perfume? WEARS? My two favourites are Golden Dust by Purple-embroiled pink scarf cropped black Chelsi Gale Katie-Ann Drury Palermo, which is one of our signature jacket, black mini dress, black stockings perfumes and the other is our Hot Couture LOCATION? LOCATION? and black knee-high suede boots. by Givenchy-inspired fragrance. South Wharf. South Wharf. DESCRIBE YOUR OUTFIT? Are there diff erent scents for WEARS? WEARS? It’s what was in my suitcase. But I thought diff erent seasons? Black leather jacket, caramel chanel- Musk scarf, black top, rainbow semi-high it would be a bit warmer, than what it is, in Yes, you need to apply diff erent scents in patterned scarf, black thigh-length dress, waisted layered skirt, opaque black tights, Melbourne. diff erent weather then it will last all day. A opaque black tights and caramel knee-high ballet fl ats and leather biker jacket. good winter perfume is Flower Bomb (2005), WHAT BRINGS YOU TO SOUTH WHARF? leather boots. DESCRIBE YOUR OUTFIT? with its crispy and musky notes while good I’ve come from Perth for my Grandma’s DESCRIBE YOUR OUTFIT? Colourful, frilly and a rock chic look. summer perfumes have fresh, citrus or fruity 94th birthday and decided to do a bit of It’s very casual. notes such as Sunset Heat by Escada. shopping and I’ve never been here before. WHAT BRINGS YOU TO SOUTH WHAT BRINGS YOU TO SOUTH WHARF? WHARF? How important do you think it is to choose WHERE ARE YOU FROM? I’m just looking at shoes for my 21st. I work here at nine West and I live in the right perfume for yourself? Perth. But I’m currently staying in St Kilda. Docklands. I just moved here from Perth. WHERE ARE YOU FROM? Choosing your perfume is very important as WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE THING I live in South Bank WHERE ARE YOU FROM? people in general expect to smell beautiful ABOUT AUTUMN? Docklands all day. Try to choose perfumes that suit you, Probably the boots that come out in time WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE THING not your friends or family. Test a perfume in for winter and if you have some good boots ABOUT AUTUMN? WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE THING a store and then walk around for a minimum and a good jacket you can stay warm and Th e weather probably. ABOUT AUTUMN? of 10 minutes as skin and body chemistry look good. You don’t have to rug up to much. WHAT MAKES A GOOD OUTFIT? aff ect how a perfume will smell on each WHAT MAKES A GOOD OUTFIT? Classic lines with something that is WHAT MAKES A GOOD OUTFIT? individual. Some perfumes take more like Wearing it with confi dence individual like a scarf or cool shoes. Something that is diff erent and unique. half an hour or hour to truly develop. Level 1, Harbour Town Shopping Centre SALE IN STORE NOW*Melbourne Docklands P: 9670 8118 *On selected items and while stocks last www.thedesignershouse.com.au 24 DOCKLANDS NEWS ISSUE 54 Businesses in Docklands DOCKLANDS-BASED BUSINESSES WISHING TO BE PROFILED IN THIS SECTION SHOULD EMAIL: [email protected] THE SHOP WITH EVERYTHING THE CAFÉ WITH NO COFFEE After owning small businesses Alan Wang is another young for the past 10 years, husband entrepreneur set to take and wife team John and Jane Docklands by storm after Zhang are about to open a opening an internet café in housing goods and giftware Harbour Town in April. store in Harbour Town. Th e 27-year-old Docklands resident, who previously worked in superannuation, wants Currently operating a similar, but smaller Jane (left) and staff prepare the new store for opening. people to know that the internet café could shop in Doncaster, the Zhang’s are excited be used for both educational study as well as about the prospects of their new Docklands “People can come in and for $15 they playing games. shop, Fantastic Home and Gifts. can reserve a computer all day and that stock at a better price for the customer,” Alan, who has been living in a Harbour Town computer will be locked to them. So if they Off ering a wide range of products from she said. apartment for the last year and a half, said want, they can go shopping or to lunch or dinnerware and giftware, to pet accessories Not just providing the best quality goods, he saw a gap in the market when he realised dinner and come back and continue.” and stationery, the Zhangs hope the new the Zhangs must also be doing something that there wasn’t any entertainment in store will attract many loyal local customers. Open from 9.30am until midnight, Indus right in the employer stakes, as one of their Docklands other than bars and restaurants. charges $2.50 an hour, $10 for eight hours or “We want to try and make it easy for people former employees has followed them to the “On Friday nights I am holding LAN (local $15 for the entire day. to fi nd what they’re looking for and we want Docklands store. area network) parties, which means a residents and customers to have a good Indus also off ers printing and faxing services, “One of the girls who was working for us group of friends, say 10 friends, can come experience so that they will continue to as well as repairs and services, including for three or four years at our Nandos shop in from 3pm and for $10 each they can play come back,” Jane said. malware removal, operating system and in Greensborough, which we just sold, has computer games against each other for the driver reloading as well as data recovery. Jane, who refers to Docklands as “the future”, come across to work at our Docklands shop,” entire night,” he said. said the new shop would provide upmarket Jane said. Alan said his business would also provide Off ering 40 computers and six PlayStation products at very reasonable prices. house calls to Docklands residents and Located in Harbour Town’s Studio Lane, 3s, this internet café is appealing not only Docklands businesses. “Once you have one shop its better to have Fantastic Home and Gifts will open in June to people who want to stay in touch with another shop as you get better prices from and is off ering 20 per cent off all its products friends, surf the net and study, but also to Indus is located on the upper level of the warehouse and that means good quality for the fi rst two weeks. those who want to play games. Harbour Town, on Studio Lane. BOURGEOIS – IT’S FRENCH FOR … company, Ricky Marcelo, this new café, with Friendly, welcoming and always ready for a “We also have about seven diff erent savoury In France, bourgeois means 25 diff erent types of hot chocolate on off er, is chat, Ricky has learned a lot from his time in crepes and seven diff erent sweet crepes,” sure to make a splash in Docklands. Ricky said. elite, capitalist or upper class. the industry. Ricky, who has always worked in the With a wide range of food and beverages But in Docklands, Bourgeois “I have brought the best from all the places hospitality industry, said the café was that I have worked in,” he said. and an artistic interior, Bourgeois provides a means great coff ee, fantastic diff erent because it off ered two diff erent great space to warm-up with a hot chocolate types of coff ee blends, chocolate-coated “We have a pomegranate and couscous salad and shelter from the fast-approaching food and friendly service. coff ee beans and a wide range of and that is something that was at another winter chill. café that I worked at and it is very popular hot chocolates. Located at the footstep of the Myer building, Located in Victoria Harbour, Bourgeois and no one else does it.” “Our hot chocolates are extremely popular this is the fi rst Bourgeois store, with a opened just over a month ago and is already and they drive lots of people here. One of the With 30 types of diff erent cakes, Bourgeois second opening at 380 Docklands Drive in developing a reputation with local workers. girls from ANZ comes in with a very long list has enough sugar to get any worker through coming months. Under the watchful and experienced eye of hot chocolate orders for people she works the afternoon and a wide enough range to of young entrepreneur and director of the with,” Ricky said. please even the most discerning sweet-tooth. COMPUTER, MACBOOKS NETWORK GAMES 10AM - LATE NOTEBOOKS REPAIRS & SERVICES - Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 SHOP NC F01 - Malware removal - Call of Duty Modern Warfare HARBOUR TOWN - OS and drivers reload - World of Warcraft Ph: 03 9670 5744 - Data recovery - Bad Company 2 Web: Indus-Docklands.com.au - All repairs! - Warcraft 3 Email: [email protected] - Plus many more services - Dota - Left 4 Dead NETWORK SERVICES NOW - Left 4 Dead 2 FOR ALL BUSINESSES - Counter Strike - Setup and services OPEN AND MANY MORE!! - We can come to you ISSUE 54 DOCKLANDS NEWS 25 Businesses in Docklands DOCKLANDS-BASED BUSINESSES WISHING TO BE PROFILED IN THIS SECTION SHOULD EMAIL: [email protected] LET’S GET PHYSICAL NASHI NUMBER SIX Are regular gym hours Opening up a Nashi franchise too constraining for your in Victoria Harbour last time schedule? month, young entrepreneur Sam Nash is making his mark. Do you sometimes feel as though you need some help and motivation? Th en have no Sam, who has seven Nashi stores throughout fear, as Justin and his team at Jetts Fitness Melbourne, conceived the idea for Nashi Docklands can help. seven years ago and backed his concept after Having opened on April 23, Jetts Fitness noticing a move to healthy food in Europe. Docklands, a 24-hour club, is quickly Justin Chappell (left) and his staff at Jetts. gaining a loyal following of people who Nashi provides healthy sandwiches, baguettes, paninis, soups and salads, which Adam Brennan and Tracey Croker at Nashi. like to exercise outside of the normal Justin said the club off ered an alternative are produced daily in its climate-controlled, gym-hour parameters. solution to the larger, more expensive clubs. state-of-the-art kitchen in Collingwood. healthy alternative in food, but also prided Club manager and personal trainer (PT), “Our research indicated that people were itself on its coff ee. Catering and business development Justin Chappell, said that for many people paying for access to extensive change rooms, manager, Tracey Croker, said Nashi was a “All Nashi baristas are trained by the guy who the desire to stay fi t could often be bogged pools and steam rooms, but often didn’t has won Australian Barista of the Year for down by busy work and family schedules. have the time to utilise them,” he said. tight-knit family company and Sam was a friendly and loyal employer. fi ves years running and we also use a special “At Jetts, we provide a solution that allows With no contracts, a membership payment blend of coff ee at all our stores,” he said. members to access the facility at a time that is deducted on a fortnightly basis, so you’re “Even the fi rst lady that began cooking in Adam, who travels between stores, said he suits their schedule, in a convenient location never locked into any long-term agreement Sam’s kitchen at home seven years ago is still was really enjoying being in Docklands. within walking or a short driving distance and, according to Justin, its rates are 40-100 cooking for Nashi today and that really helps from work or home,” Justin said. per cent lower then traditional fi tness clubs. us to still provide the home-style cooking “It’s a really friendly environment. Before that we have for years,” Tracey said. we moved here I didn’t think I would like it Justin, a former PT co-ordinator at a large Prices start at $17.95 a fortnight and all much and now I am even having my birthday national health club, said he liked managing members have access to the club 24 hours a Tracey said Nashi didn’t have a high turn at Harbour Town Hotel tonight, followed by the new club as it felt more intimate. day, seven days a week and can also attend over rate of staff and that the family feel of ice skating at the Icehouse,” Adam said. any other Jetts Fitness club in Australia. the business was refl ected in the feature “It’s a very diff erent feel from working in a walls in their new stores. “Many of our clients that we cater to are big club because you get a chance to know Located on the corner of Batman’s Hill Drive here and when they began to move from the the people, their routine, social life and how and Collins St, the Docklands facility is the “Sam has used pictures of his kids and city we thought it was a good opportunity to they like to train,” he said. 60th Jetts Fitness franchise in Australia and nephews in wall murals and that refl ects the open another store,” Tracey said. the fi rst CBD based Jetts Fitness club. kind of family person he is and the kind of Jetts Docklands caps its membership and company Nashi is,” she said. Nashi is located underneath the Myer off ers the latest in equipment, specialised Jetts Fitness Docklands is now open. building in Collin St. training groups, assistance with programs, Phone 9642 8033 or visit www.jetts.com.au Operations manager, Adam Brennan, who personal training and integrated LCD for more information on club facilities started at Nashi four years ago making For more information visit televisions in each cardio machine. and services. Paninis, said Nashi not only provided a www.nashi.com.au. A LIFETIME’S BUSINESS EXPERIENCE IN JUST 25 YEARS Hancheng, who loves everything to do with second offi ce for his business in Docklands’ At 25 years old, Docklands cars, said after becoming involved in motor Aqua Vista building. racing he realised that property investment “Th ere are two types of people in Docklands, resident and businessman was an excellent source of income. people who are renting and want to buy and Hangcheng Yang has had “I bought an investment property to fund my people who are looking for an investment. more life experience than some racing and when I found I could pay for my I deliver the product in the simplest way, which is also cheaper.” would in a lifetime. fuel I thought that if I bought more property I could fund better parts for the cars,” he said. Hancheng’s company now buys land straight from developers, cutting out the middle-man Moving to Australia nine years ago as an Hancheng said he then decided he would and producing property at below market- international student from China, Hancheng build a house and went from builder to value cost. graduated with a diploma in business builder to get the best deal. administration at TAFE before going on to “When talking to builders I found that if I Hancheng said he then wholesaled the study a four-year commerce degree in just bought a few parcels of land and had them construction work to a builder, which three years. build multiple houses they would reduce the reduced unit costs, and he was then able to cost of construction. So that’s what I did and sell them for less then market value. With a healthy appetite for success, the fi rst time I did it I sold them to friends Hancheng tried his hand in many Hancheng said Best in Best Homes works and they all made money.” businesses, including importing and selling with eight diff erent construction companies to deliver houses at a wholesale price. oil paintings and art, as well as owning Hancheng now operates a successful and operating a girls’ accessories shop, construction and development company, For more information on the company before going on to motor sports. Best in Best Homes, and has just opened a contact Hangcheng 0425 388 663. Call us for a Telecommunication health check Ground Floor - Shop 4,198 Harbour Esplanade, Docklands, VIC 3008 (p) 03 9670 0115 (e) [email protected] As Seen On Docklands Tv ;g^YVnÒgZldg`h^c?janHadlHjcYVnhI]Z6bVo^c\7dY^Zh:m]^W^i^dc ;gZZbdk^ZhZkZgnc^\]iVii]Z9dX`aVcYh8aVhh^X;^ab;Zhi^kVa >XZ]djhZL^ciZgLdcYZgaVcYA^\]ihaVciZgc^chiVaaVi^dc 8dbeZi^i^dchVi=VgWdjgIdlcH]dee^c\8ZcigZ HX]dda]da^YVn[jc[dgi]Z`^Yh WHAT’S ON AT WATERFRONT CITY IN JUNE It’s a Winter Fantasy at Waterfront City over the coming months. Slow Sundays are back so grab a hearty winter treat, watch classic movies in the moonlight, pull on your skates for a day out at Icehouse, and it’s all illuminated with hundreds of hand crafted lanterns lighting up Harbour Town Shopping Centre. Slow Sundays Let the afternoon drift away at Docklands with a meal and drink for just $15. Slow Sundays have returned to various venues across Docklands including Waterfront City this winter. From 20 June to 29 August every Sunday from 2pm to 6pm, enjoy a delicious lunch matched with a glass of wine or beer for just $15. Slow Sundays provide the perfect opportunity to discover new eateries at Waterfront City, or just catch up with friends over a lazy Sunday afternoon. Visit one place and stay all afternoon, or make a meal of it and try out a few. The best part about it is that it won’t break the bank! Date: June 20th – August 29th Time: 2pm – 6pm Venue: Waterfront City Docklands Classic Film Festival Rug up and bring your family and friends down to Waterfront City Piazza. Grab a meal, hot chocolate, popcorn or pizza and enjoy classic movies under the stars. Bring along a blanket and picnic or director’s chairs are available – perfect if you are coming straight from work. Date: June 4th – July 25th Time: 7pm every day, 2pm Saturday Matinee Venue: Waterfront City Piazza Cost: FREE The Amazing Bodies Exhibition The Amazing Bodies Exhibition is the first of its kind to use comparative anatomical evidence to attempt to uncover the mysteries of life. The Exhibition is designed to vividly display where we came from, the intricacies of the animal and human body and teaches us about health and diseases – all in a captivating display of science and art. Date: June 4th – August 31st Time: Everyday (except Friday): 10am – 5pm last entry 4:15pm Fridays (open til late): 10am - 8pm last entry 7:15pm Venue: Waterfront City Pavilion Cost: Adult $25; Child $16; Family $75; Concession $23 Icehouse Winter Wonderland Experience the wonder of beautiful soft snow falling on the ice as you skate. Enjoy delicious icy snow cones, live entertainment for all ages, giveaways for every guest, plus a competition to name the Icehouse mascot! There’s on-ice games and activities for the kids and a cosy play area in the cafe for the tiny tots. Whether you’re an ice skating enthusiast or lacing up your skates for the first time, the Icehouse promises a great day out for all ages, no matter what your age or skill level. Date: Winter School Holidays Venue: Icehouse, 105 Pearl River Rd, Docklands Time: see www.icehouse.com.au for details Lights and Lanterns Installation Come and see hundreds of traditional hand crafted lanterns suspended in layers throughout Harbour Town Shopping Centre. Programmed Cyberlights are set to transform the Piazza nightly and on Friday nights in July, the lighting will be synchronised with the 7pm fireworks to create dramatic displays. Date: June 14th – August 9th Venue: Harbour Town Shopping Centre For further information visit www.waterfrontcity.com.au Waterfront City, Docklands Drive, Melbourne Docklands MEL REF 2E D4 28 DOCKLANDS NEWS ISSUE 54 NOEL RAITT, 48 SILVIA LEDEZMA, 27 MEHUL PATEL, 28 Apartment Manager – Nolan Waterway Assistant Engineer – Ericsson DOCKLANDS’ Having previously been Silvia loves all element of Mehul loves Docklands. He an apartment manager at working in Docklands – the thinks access and public Yarra’s Edge, Noel has views, the people, the local transport to the area is great BEST COFFEE had a lengthy association shopping opportunities at and he likes that it is nice With more than 80 responses to our online with Docklands. Harbour Town. and quiet and he believes survey, the Docklands News feels confi dent He enjoys the community She describes herself it’s a great place to work. about publishing the best places for coff ee in spirit in Docklands and as a loyal Docklands the precinct. shopping customer and a working to help people Our readers have nominated the fi ve leading Docklands fan. become residents in cafes as: Espresso Alto (Stadium Concourse); Melbourne’s newest Mad Duck Café (Yarra’s Edge); illy caff e inner suburb. (ANZ Centre); In a Rush (ANZ Centre); and Embankment Café (Victoria Harbour). Espresso Alto has the highest percentage of respondents voting its coff ee as “superb” (88.9 per cent). Mad Duck Café is scoring the highest number of “superb” rankings with 25 (Sam, you sure know how to spread the word!). Th e survey will remain open and we will each month publish the top fi ve rankings. To vote for Docklands’ best coff ee, go to www.docklandsnews.com.au/coff ee To view the results, go to http://tinyurl.com/2d6vktj JAKE LANGEY, 14 COW, 8 PAUL ROPER, 36 Fisherman and visiting from Stuck up a tree Owner/Manager - Good Guys – Maroochydore South Wharf Winners are grinners Jake was enjoying a spot of “I was showing off , doing Paul likes the attractive new Docklands buildings have excelled at this fi shing when photographed that jumping over the moon developments in Docklands year’s Australian Interior Design Awards, in Docklands. He describes thing, and got stuck in this and is amazed by the range with both the Melbourne Convention and Docklands as “pretty cool ... tree. But, I have a great and diversity of the retailers Exhibition Centre (MCEC) and the Goods an interesting place to visit harbour view from up here moving into the South Wharf Shed North, taking out two awards each. with lots of diff erent stuff and I like the fact that so and Docklands area. to do.” many people want to take Th e results of the 15 award categories were At the time of this my photo. announced on April 23 at Sydney Town Hall. photograph he had caught It gets a bit windy here MCEC was awarded the national award no fi sh. though and, speaking as a in the public design category and the cow, there’s not much grass Goods Shed North and its designer BVN around here.” Architecture took out the Corporate Design Award and the Environmentally Sustainable Design Award. Add a “window” to your wall with this beautiful and spectacular view of Melbourne. 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David Simmonds | Photographer | M 0418 328 710 | E [email protected] ISSUE 54 DOCKLANDS NEWS 29 DOCKLANDS COMMUNITY CALENDAR JUNE 2010 FOR CAR ENTHUSIASTS SCHOOL HOLIDAYS KINDERBALLET DRAGON MASTERS DRAGON BOAT CLUB Every Tues 10am to 2pm Feb to Nov June 28th – July 9th 2010 Every Saturday Dragon Masters train at 8am on Th e Fox Classic Car Collection, Queen’s Th e Hub, 80 Harbour Esplanade Th e Hub, 80 Harbour Esplanade Saturdays and 5.30pm on Wednesdays Warehouse cnr Batman’s Hill Drive and Shed 2, North Wharf Road, Cost is $45.00 a day with CCB reductions 9am - 9.45am - 3 to 5-year-olds. Collins St, Docklands. Victoria Harbour. available. Docklands School Holiday Cost $13.00 Visit one of the best car collections in program is packed with exciting activities You may have seen us cruising the harbour 10am - 10.30am - 2-year-olds. Cost $10.00 the southern hemisphere. Door entries and fun fi lled excursions for children aged enjoying the sunsets over the bridge. support charity. 5 to 12 years of age. Information about the 1300 606 949 or [email protected] Open to all ages. Beginners welcome. Visit: www.foxcollection.org.au program please call 9320 4700. For details ontact Jeff 0417 219 888. FREE LIVE ENTERTAINMENT DOCKLANDS ROTARY SLOW SUNDAYS 2pm to 5pm Sundays, 20 June to 29 Aug Every Tuesday, 6.00pm Every Sunday from 20 June to 29 August Waterfront City Piazza stage James Squires, Waterfront City between 2pm and 6pm Th is winter City of Melbourne is helping First Tuesday of the month is fellowship Indulge in some great dining off ers this to jazz up your Slow Sundays with a hour. Regular meetings on other winter including tasting plate or small meal, free programme of live entertainment on Tuesdays. All welcome. RSVP to Susan plus a glass of wine or beer for just $15. the Waterfront City piazza stage. Rogan by noon on meeting day for Visit a participating restaurant between Visit Docklands between 2pm and 6pm catering purposes: 0415 119 558. 2pm and 6pm this winter and see how this winter. slow you can go. MEDITATION @ THE HUB BRAILIAN JIU JITSU LEARN TO KNIT! CHECK YOUR HEARING Starting Friday 16th July Every Tues and Th urs, 5.15pm-7.15pm Every Monday 12pm – 1pm Every 2nd Th ursday of every month Time 12:30 - 1:15 Th e Hub Cost: $99 for the 6 week course. Catering Th e Hub, 80 Harbour Esplanade Free adult hearing checks at Th e Hub For fi ve weeks $50. Cost: First session free – come and try! to beginners, right through to those BJJ is a style popularised by media such looking to advance their skills. We have every second Th ursday of the month. For Meditation can help you to calm the mind, as the UFC and is proven as an extremely several kits to choose from. more information contact Th e Hub on bring clarity to your thoughts, help to relax eff ective form of martial arts. For details Email Catherine@offi ceantics.com.au 8622 4822. Appointments are necessary. and renew your energy. Contact Leanne please see our website at or phone 0412 131 583 to register your 0417 000 755 www.DocklandsBJJ.com.au. interest KEEP WARM THIS WINTER WITH YOGA! ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE WINTER LIGHTING GRUPPO IT PRESENTS ITALIAN CLASSES Class times: Tuesday 7.15 - 8.45pm, Every Monday, 6pm-7.30pm starting 1 July – 29 August Beginners and intermediate classes Wednesday 12 - 12.50pm, Th ursday 21st June and ending 26th July Th is winter NewQuay and Waterfront City starting June 24 7.15 - 8.15pm, Friday 12.30 - 1.20pm Cost: $220 (incl 6 classes and a one- will be awash with super saturated colour. Th e Hub Classes cost $20 drop-in or $165 for a on-one extension meeting). You will be Winter patterns will dance along the Beginners 10-11am $300 for 10 classes. ten-class pass. taught how to move more naturally, think boardwalk, and programmed Cyberlights Intermediate 11-12noon $325 for 10 Please call or email Nadine for more more clearly, learn more quickly and feel are set to transform the Piazza. classes. Come and learn Italian language. information 0404 025 041 confi dent and comfortable as a result. Bookings essential call 0409 622 476 or [email protected] Bookings essential 0432 902 185. [email protected] DOCKLANDS SUNDAY MARKET TRY SAILING DAY FOR THE COMMUNITY HUB CLUBS STORYTIME Every Sunday, 10am to 4pm Second and fourth Sundays Lunch time activities Every Monday at 11am Waterfront City Docklands Drive of the month, 11am to 3.30pm Th e Hub @ Docklands hosts a range of Th e Hub, 80 Harbour Esplanade, Docklands Discover treasures from the hoards of Docklands Yacht Club, Shed No. 2 clubs for city workers. Including: table Storytime is a special time for children some of Melbourne’s fi nest antique North Wharf Rd tennis (Mondays); mind games (Tuesdays); (aged 2-5 years) and their care-givers and pre-loved specialists, including art, Suitable for all ages and abilities power walking (Wednesdays); craft to share time together enjoying stories, jewellery, retro clothing, vintage books and no booking required. Contact (Th ursdays); and language conversation songs, rhymes and simple craft. and car boot sales. Sonya 0400 932 477 or visit (Fridays). For details 8622 4822 or email No bookings required. www.docklands.yachting.org.au [email protected] LINUX USERS OF VICTORIA FIREWORKS COMMUNITY WALK Every 3rd Saturday of the month 7pm every Friday in July Every Wed at 5.30pm and Fri 12.30pm Cinema Room, Th e Hub, 80 Harbour Esp. Victoria Harbour (between central Pier YMCA Docklands, Newcomers to Free and Open Source and Waterfront City) Level 4, 100 Harbour Esplanade Software (FOSS) are invited to develop Docklands is the place to be on Friday In conjunction with the Heart Foundation, their skills and knowledge at an informal nights this July. Find your best vantage a great opportunity to meet new people, hands-on workshop. Must bring your own point and catch the spectacular fi reworks walk and talk. computer. See www.luv.asn.au. Call shows over Victoria Harbour. Donna on 0418 310 414. THE RELIGIOUS SOCIETY OF FRIENDS DOCKLANDS INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS MUMS WITH PRAMS ECO MARKET (QUAKERS) COMMUNITY (DISC) A new walking group for ‘Mums and Friday June 4th, 12 - 2pm Every Sunday Every Friday , 5pm, 6.30pm Prams’ has recently formed. Walks are North Wharf, Docklands (near Merchant St) 10.30am-11.30am Th e Hub, 80 Harbour Esplanade, Docklands held each Wednesday morning leaving the Come along to enjoy the fi rst Eco-Market Th e Hub, 80 Harbour Esplanade, Docklands Ever Friday international students from hub at 9.30am and are followed by coff ee in the Docklands and celebrate World Meet for worship and enjoy a tea or coff ee Docklands and Melbourne CBD can meet after. If you would like to get fi t and meet Environment Day! Th ere will be food, afterwards. up, share food, enjoy English conversation other mums at the same time, contact the stalls, live music, performances and and study the bible. For more details Hub @ Docklands on 8622 4822 to put celebrity chef Noah Rose from My Kitchen phone Kitty Cheng on 0411 838 966. register your spot in this group. Rules doing a cooking demonstration. 30 DOCKLANDS NEWS ISSUE 54 [email protected] or phone 8689 7979 BUSINESS DIRECTORY to discuss how you can get on this list for FREE!! ACCOUNTING & FINANCIAL SERVICES CLEANING SERVICES HOMEMAKER PHARMACY CP Tax Services Le Roux Cleaning Services COMPUTER, MACBOOKS PO Box 23170, Docklands 8012 Domestic and Commercial Cleaning NOTEBOOKS REPAIRS & SERVICES southern cross 0416 047 048 - www.cptaxservices.com.au 0413 563 572 - www.lerouxclean.com.au NETWORK SERVICES pharmacy FOR ALL BUSINESSES Hours: Monday to Friday 7am-8pm NETWORK GAMES Saturday 10am-6pm 10AM - LATE AND MORE!! SHOP NC F01 Southern Cross Station HARBOUR TOWN Shop C8, 99 Spencer St, Docklands Ph: 03 9670 5744 Web: Indus-Docklands.com.au Ph: 03 9600 0294 Fax: 03 9600 0594 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] CALL US NOW 1800 077 071 www.richmondcommercialcleaning.com.au Free Quote…Fully Insured & Police Check…Fully Guaranteed victoria harbour Duc Mai Lawyers pharmacy+news COMPUTERS Barrister and Solicitor Migration Agent (MARN: 0213858) ARCHITECTS Notary Public (No. 601 SA) NAATI Interpreter & Translator (No. 36116) Hours: Mon to Fri 8am-8pm & Sat 9am-1pm Commercial law Pharmacy Giftware Magazines & Papers Tattslotto Metroworks Architects TAC and public liability claims TPD and superannuation claims Same day dry cleaning Suite 405B, 198 Harbour Esplanade Family law, wills and estates 66 Merchant St, Docklands (opposite Safeway) 9670 9771 - www.metroworks.com.au Suite 101, Level 1, 198 Harbour Esp. Tel: (03) 9600 3959 Ph: 03 9629 9922 Fax: 03 9629 9933 Docklands VIC 3008 Fax: 03 9600 1501 Email: [email protected] BOATING www.ducmai.com.au Email: [email protected] AGM Legal Nurse Consulting Services PODIATRY 902/2 New Quay Promenade Cruises sell out fast! 0421 315 339 - www.startingover.websyte.org.au for Bookings call DENTAL LIQUOR 03 9499 9371 Bottle O’ Neighbourhood www.ladycutler.com.au 1 Village Street - 9649 7888 MARINAS Melbourne Boat Sales and Marine Solutions Waterfront City Marina 24 St Mangos Lane 109/425 Docklands Drive PHYSIOTHERAPY 9670 3300 - www.melbourneboatsales.com.au 9658 8738 - www.melbourne.vic.gov.au/marina Yacht Share MARKETING SEEKING 0438 722 888 - www.yachtshare.net.au CELEBRANT FITNESS & HEALTH / RECREATION Happy customers. PAIN SeaKayak Australia More sales. RELIEF? 8415 0997 / 0410 329 090 www.seakayakaustralia.com 102 Merchant St Docklands Phone 03 9602 4008 ʵʫʯʲʮʧ www.newenergyphysio.com.au FITNESS & HEALTH / RECREATION ʥʷʵʶʱʯʧʴ 1300 780 276 Vibromania Gym ʯʣʰʣʩʧʯʧʰʶ Shop 9, 6 Waterwiew Walk www.simplecustomermanagement.com.au 1300 787 906 - www.vibromania.com.au GRAPHIC DESIGN MEDICAL CHILDCARE Mediation Communications physio pilates massage 005/198 Harbour Esplanade 9602 2992 - www.mediacomms.com.au ph. 9600 3590 pinnaclehealthgroup.com.au HOLIDAY ACCOMMODATION L4, 100 Harbour Esplanade, Docklands 3008 REAL ESTATE Get away to Wilson’s Promontory OFFICE SUPPLIES Book your Tel (03) 5682 1436 9936 9999 escape Mob 0429 822 290 Cartridge Bay www.promaccom.com.au 818 Bourke Street, Docklands [email protected] 428 Docklands Drive [email protected] 9670 8161 - www.cartridgebay.com.au HOMEMAKER PHARMACY barryplant.com.au efnfg\e Professional nannies tApproved In Home Care provider +613 9670 7686 www.susanrogan.com.au At Compoundia we make CHURCHES the difference 16 Saint Mangos Lane, Docklands 3008 City on a Hill K(%'0?fd\dXb\i?lY#Jflk_N_Xi];\m\cfgd\ek# Tel: (03) 9670 2882 Fax: (03) 9670 9615 6/198 Harbour Esplanade )':fem\ek`fe:\eki\GcXZ\#Jflk_N_Xi] www.compoundia.com G_fe\ '* 0-/)/(',nnn%X[X`ij%Zfd%Xl 9642 0581 - www.cityonahill.com.au ISSUE 54 DOCKLANDS NEWS 31 BUSINESS DIRECTORY REAL ESTATE RESTAURANTS, CAFÉS & BARS TRAINING Sushi Box - Wholesale & Catering Newforce Recuitment & Training Shop 10, 4 Waterview Walk Suite 910, 401 Docklands Drive 8080 1613 9602 1090 - www.newforce.com.au >H[LY]PL^+VJRSHUKZ VETERINARY H)V\YRL:[YLL[ +VJRSHUKZ=0* No. 3 Star Circus, Tel: (03) 9620 5888 (SP(IIHZ Water Front City, -H_! +PYLJ[VY Docklands 4VI! >LIZP[L!^^^JLU[\Y`JVTH\^H[LY]PL^KVJRSHUKZ ,THPS!HSPHIIHZJ'JLU[\Y`JVTH\ 9670 0906 Glenn Donnelly Healthy Burgers! 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WATER PURIFICATION/FILTRATION Silverwater Technology Pty Ltd 1 Collins St, Melbourne REAL ESTATE BUYERS ADVOCATE 9600 4443- www.silverwatertechnology.com Peter Rogozki Property Consulting WEB DESIGN Level 27, 525 Collins St - 9689 9080 www.yourbuyersadvocate.com.au mediationcommunications RECRUITMENT Palermo Perfumes Shop NCF20, Harbour Town 1(:)25&( Need Staff? 9640 0060 $FFRXQWLQJ $GPLQ RECRUITMENT & TRAINING Web specialists ,7 &RPPXQLFDWLRQ SOFTWARE (GXFDWLRQ 7UDLQLQJ MELBOURNE OFFICE $XWR 0HFKDQLFDO 005/198 HARBOUR ESPLANADE DOCKLANDSCKLANDS 3008 Eazy Business - Hosted Applications Suite 910, 401 Docklands Dr &XVWRPHU6HUYLFH 5HWDLO P +61 3 9602 2992 / F +61 3 9602 2929929 Docklands Vic 3008 +RVSLWDOLW\ 7RXULVP 1300 592 330 - [email protected] WWW.MEDIACOMMS.COM.AU T 03 9602 1090 &RPPXQLW\ &KLOG&DUH 6RIWZDUH7HVWLQJ SPORT FOOTSCRAY OFFICE 3URSHUW\PDQDJHPHQW /YO%DUNO\6WUHHW)RRWVFUD\9LFT F 9689 6922 www.newforce.com.au RESTAURANTS, CAFÉS & BARS CONNECTING BUSINESSES Bhoj Indian Restuarant 54 NewQuay Promenade 9600 0884 - www.bhoj.com.au WITH DOCKLANDS Caffe Gruppo ANZ CENTRE , 833 Collins Street - 9620 1888 Th is newspaper directory is for ALL businesses – both within Docklands and beyond. Business James Squire Brewhouse card ads cost $100+GST. Two-line classifi ed G16, 439 Docklands Drive entries are free for new Docklands-based 9600 0700 – www.jamessquirebrewhouse.net TELECOMMUNICATIONS businesses for the fi rst three months and $100+GST after that to remain in the directory for a year. 4/198 Harbour Esplanade, Our publication Docklands Directory 2010 is out Docklands, VIC 3008 now and list all Docklands businesses free of charge. Send an email to news@docklandsnews. com.au to have your Docklands businesses listed for 2011. P 03 9670 0115 E [email protected] W foneit.com.au Our online business directory is updated E^o^e*%-+0=h\deZg]l=kbo^% throughout the year and will form the content of =h\deZg]l',))1 next year’s printed Docklands Directory. Send an m$/*,2,+22*0, email to [email protected] to have your Docklands business online. ^bg_h'f^e9dh[^chg^l'\hf'Zn JUNE 2010 ISSUE 54 PRICELESS WWW.DOCKLANDSNEWS.COM.AU : Docklands_News Melbourne Ice is red hot Docklands Melbourne Ice, Victoria’s representative team team in the Australian Ice Hockey League, made a spectacular debut at Icehouse on May 1, beating the Sydney Ice Dogs 4:1 in front of a sell-out crowd. fi nds touch Following two losses on road the weekend prior, the game was a slicker performance by Docklands residents and Melbourne Ice, whose intensive training workers have joined forces program at Icehouse paid dividends. to create what is possibly Back at the Icehouse a week later it was another win and another sell-out for Docklands fi rst touch-rugby Melbourne Ice who dominated the Sydney team – the SevenNABcombo Bears with a 9:2 win, including fi ve goals to impressive import Jason Baclig. Th e team played its fi rst game on May 26 Melbourne Ice then hit the road again, and, despite possibly losing the game, was hosted by the Canberra Knights, who started fortunate due to a lack of score-keeping by well but faded, ultimately losing the game the referees, to negotiate a draw. to a red-hot Melbourne Ice 5:1. Th e next day Team captain and Channel 7 Today Tonight the team travelled to Liverpool to take on reporter, Lynda Kinkade, said she put the call the Sydney Ice Dogs for a second time in the out for players about two weeks ago. season. Th e 9:1 win included hat tricks from both Baclig and import Kurt MacSweyn, with “We have around 12 players who are team captain Lliam Webster also scoring. predominately Channel 7 reporters and producers, as well as NAB managers, Returning home, the winning streak an Aussie Farmers Direct accountant, a continued when the Ice took on the Sydney lawyer and a doctor. So should we have any Ice Dogs at home. Th e 7:0 win was a fi nancial, legal or injury troubles we’ve got great credit to the cohesive team and young ourselves covered,” Lynda said. goalie Andrew Crowther. Fans at the game Lynda said she and her colleagues decided to were also treated to the great news from play touch-footy as it was a fun way to meet Melbourne Ice president Andy Lamrock, that people, get fi t and socialise outside of work. Melbourne will host the division II world championships in 2011. “We have a fantastic team - the fi tness is there, the enthusiasm is there, now we just Th e unbroken winning streak at the need to work out the rules!” Icehouse continued on Sunday 30 May with Melbourne Ice avenging their early loss to Th e team plays every Wednesday night at the Canberra Knights with a 6:1 win at home Albert Park and Lynda said new players and supporters were always welcome. in what was another spectacular display for Melbourne Ice import and Docklands resident Jason Baclig is too quick for the opposition. hockey fans in Melbourne, new and old. Photo courtesy of Willman Photography. See www.albertparktouch.com.au THE LUCAS REAL ESTATE ADVANTAGE. Glen Lucas Baden Lucas Robert Eggers Stephanie Costa Helen Bell Karl Schneider Leah Tsiggounis Nicole Roberts Julianne Harvey Heidi Sparks We live and breathe Docklands. Julie Anderton Sonya Dyson Ophiliah Liew Lyle Dean John Pearce Yarra’sY ’Ed Edge NeNewQuayQ t 03 9645 1199 t 03 9091 1400 62 River Esplanade, Docklands 3008 1/401 Docklands Drive, Docklands 3008 www.lucasre.com.au