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Th e colour and excitement of Chinese New Year returned to Docklands last month, with the arrival of the Docklands Dragon on Harbour Esplanade.
In celebration of the Year of the Goat an 11- day Chinese New Year festival kicked off in Docklands on February 19. Th e launch event saw the dragon accompanied by dragon dancers, traditional Chinese drummers, tai chi demonstrations, dance troupe performances, dragon boat demonstrations and an Asian-style food truck park. Continued on page 3. Don’t hold your breath on short-stays By Shane Scanlan Minister Richard Wynne by the end of May. Th e Greens also took an anti-short-stay building code but, after three years and more policy to the election and even former than $350,000 in legal costs, succeeded only Th e State Government has Former local member and failed Melbourne Coalition planning minister Matthew Guy in forcing operators to install extra smoke Labor candidate, Jennifer Kanis, went to the been quick to put the short-stay pledged but failed to regulate short-stays out alarms and notices in aff ected apartments. election pledging to retrospectively legislate of existence when in power. apartment rental issue into the the practice out of existence. Th at test-case action centred on the spotlight but, so far, has off ered Watergate building in Docklands and this But Ms Garrett’s current language indicates Th e short-stay industry, buoyed by the recent building continues to off er both sides a a more conciliatory approach and entry of global giant Airbnb into the local only a platform to talk about it. platform for battle, with the Watergate acknowledges the rights of property owners market, remains confi dent of its position. owners’ corporation (OC) taking operator as well as residents aff ected by disruptions. Consumer Aff airs Minister Jane Garrett Local operators have met every challenge Paul Salter to the Victorian Administrative last month announced a panel to look at “We need to fi nd the right balance, and so far – most signifi cantly beating the City of and Appeals Tribunal (VCAT) alleging the impact of short-stay accommodation the panel will take a common sense and Melbourne last year in the Supreme Court breaches of the OC rules. in residential apartments and make practical approach to minimise disruption,” of Appeal. Th e council attempted to tackle recommendations to her and Planning Ms Garrett said. the industry via alleged breaches of the Continued on page 5.
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Please support our advertisers because without them we would have no Docklands News ISSUE 106 DOCKLANDS NEWS 3 Workers want a local school
According to most of the participants (75 A primary school in Docklands per cent), enrolling their children in a Docklands-based primary school would would service not only make life easier. residents but also local Most commonly, participants commented workers, according to a survey that a local school would reduce travel time, pick-ups and drop-off s would be easier and conducted by Docklands News. that they would be able to spend time with Th e Chinese New Year food truck park proved to be very popular. their children. Some 98 Docklands workers completed the survey, with just over 70 per cent saying they One worker even said a local primary school would enrol their children in a Docklands would prompt them to buy an apartment in Dragon returns to Docklands Docklands. primary school. Continued from page 1. “I would be very keen to have the option of However, a small number of local workers City of Melbourne was one of the enrolling my child in a Docklands school, life said they would not enrol their children in a Entertainment continued on Friday and sponsors of the dragon and at the would be so much easier for our family,” one Docklands primary school in case their work Saturday nights throughout the festival, launch of the festival Lord Mayor Robert participant said. situation changed. which also saw Victoria Harbour lit up with Doyle said the council was delighted 1000 good luck lanterns. to celebrate Chinese New Year with Analysis of the need for a local primary Many of the parents also commented that Melbourne’s Chinese community. school in Docklands has so far excluded the before and after school care would be Th e 100-metre-long dragon was handmade local working population, instead focusing necessary in order to make a Docklands by Chinese Culture Works and was “When we decided to invest in the on the residential population. primary school a viable option for their constructed using eight tonnes of steel, 1500 Docklands Dragon we wanted to activate families. metres of silk fabric and 800 LED globes. Docklands,” the Lord Mayor said. Education department spokesperson Craig Simon said government primary schools Apart from demand from local workers, Th is year the dragon was also accompanied “We now spend as much on Chinese New were typically planned to meet a minimum in 2013 former Places Victoria CEO by a number of other fi gures including Year in Docklands as in the central city.” expected long-term demand of 450 primary Peter Seamer said Docklands residential pandas and a goat, representing this year’s “We hope Docklands becomes a real school students living in the school’s future population of children aged 14 and under Chinese zodiac. destination for people to come down and catchment. was predicted to reach 750 by 2016. According to David Men, general manager of enjoy not only the dragon, but also food Most respondents survey said they had one Anecdotal evidence suggests families tend to Chinese Culture Works, in Chinese culture trucks and the wonderful view across the primary-school-aged child (44 per cent) or move out of Docklands when their children the goat means good luck. harbour.” no primary-school-aged children (31 per reach school-age due to the lack of a local “So if you want to have good luck come to Destination Docklands also partnered cent) and would want to be able to enrol primary school and being zoned out of Docklands and see the goat,” he said at the with Eureka Skydeck to support the their children in a local primary school in schools in surrounding suburbs. festival launch. dragon and engagement and events 2016 (36.6 per cent), 2017 (27 per cent) or One of the survey participants highlighted manager Kelly Jensen said: “We are 2018 (23 per cent). Commissioned by Eureka Skydeck, the this in their survey response, commenting: thrilled to see the return of the Docklands dragon is part of growing Chinese New Year Just 10 per cent wanted to enrol their “Th e Docklands school situation has led to Dragon to its home on Harbour celebrations across Melbourne. children after 2020. many families moving out, turning it into Esplanade and we are looking forward to a chicken-and-egg situation as census and “We are proud to deliver a bigger Chinese seeing the growth of Chinese New Year A state primary school was the post popular statistics would not refl ect this fact. For New Year celebration in 2015,” Eureka celebrations in docklands this year and option, with 51 per cent of respondents the suburb to grow and develop a sense Skydeck general manager John Forman said. for years to come.” saying they would prefer a public primary of community people need to stay and a school to be built in Docklands. “Our aim is to position Melbourne as the Over the 11 day Chinese New Year school is an integral part of any community, destination of choice for the increasing Festival between February 19 and March Only 5 per cent of respondents wanted a through which the strongest networks grow.” number of Chinese visiting Australia and to 1, the Docklands Dragon is estimated to private primary school, while close to 44 per celebrate our rich diverse history.” have attracted more than 100,000 people. cent would be happy with either option. Continued on page 9.
Please support our advertisers because without them we would have no Docklands News 4 DOCKLANDS NEWS ISSUE 106 Victoria Point gym to close its doors Th e YMCA will close its branch at the troubled Victoria Point building in May.
Th e building’s owner Victoria Point Joint following the Victoria Point closure the Venture (VPJV) is currently locked in a gym would continue to operate solely bitter legal dispute with the building’s from its ANZ site. owner’s corporation (OC) over unpaid gym Mr Ward said the organisation had a and pool levies. 20-year agreement with landlord Victoria While the YMCA has no involvement Point Joint Venture (VPJV), with the in the dispute or legal proceedings, the option to renew every fi ve years. organisation has decided to prematurely end Mr Ward said after 10 years at the site the it’s 20-year agreement with VPJV after just 10 organisation had decided not to renew its years. lease. In October last year VPJV locked residents out He said the fact YMCA had two sites of the YMCA-operated pool and gym it owns. operating within close proximity was VPJV said the OC had failed to pay for something that was considered when resident’s use of the facilities for more than making the decision. 12 months, amounting to a six-fi gure debt, “For us the long-term plan is to have and fi led Supreme Court action against the a presence in Docklands but we don’t OC to recover the alleged unpaid fees. require two facilities,” Mr Ward said. But the OC said it couldn’t continue to “It’s mostly a business decision,” Mr Ward pay the gym and pool levy because doing said. However, he conceded there had so would be a breach of the Owners’ been some operating challenges involved Corporation Act. with running a gym in a residential According to the OC, the developer of the building. building entered into the levy agreement Th e Victoria Point gym will close on without authority from owners to do so, May 31. making it invalid. YMCA is currently fi ve years into a 20- Victoria Point OC chair Ilana Kempler last year lease at ANZ, which Mr Ward said month told Docklands News the case had the organisation intended to see out. been temporarily adjourned. Miss Docklands “We remain heavily committed to YMCA manager Andrew Ward said Docklands,” Mr Ward said. Local teenager Caelee Webb (pictured) will represent Docklands Merchant St upgrade at the Miss Teen Galaxy Australia pageant next month. Th e 17-year-old NewQuay resident is a health conditions like herself to overcome national fi nalist and will compete against the obstacles in their lives. interesting retail area that is suitable for other teenagers from around Australia at the Lend Lease is upgrading part high-quality hospitality retailers,” a Lend Narcolopesy is a neurological brain fi nals in Queensland. of Merchant St in an attempt Lease spokesperson said. condition, which means the sleep and wake If successful, Caelee could soon be off to cycles controlled by Miss Webb’s brain are “We have partnered with retail experts to create a stronger hospitality America to compete on an international level. not fully functional. Six Degrees Architects to design an precinct in Victoria Harbour. interesting and modern, retail-friendly “If I win Miss Teen Galaxy Australia I’ll go “I was diagnosed last year, but I’ve had the scheme.” to Florida to compete with girls from all symptoms for a while,” Miss Webb said. Work on the upgrade on the western side over the world because it’s an international Th e spokesperson said new tenants had “It’s always hard at fi rst when you have a of Merchant St started in December and is pageant,” Caelee said. been secured for four of the fi ve retail condition like narcolepsy, but I can’t let it expected to be complete by May. spaces and two new businesses had Diagnosed with narcolepsy last year, Caelee take over my life.” “Th e aim is to create a high quality, visually already opened. said she hoped to inspire other people with
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Please support our advertisers because without them we would have no Docklands News ISSUE 106 DOCKLANDS NEWS 5 Don’t hold Harbour Esplanade plea your breath Docklands developer and resident David Napier has on short-stays implored the City of Melbourne Continued from page 1. to bring forward funding for the upgrade of Harbour Th e case is scheduled to be heard over two days in April and the outcome will, Esplanade in a single stage. arguably, have a far greater impact than Ms Garrett’s “expert” panel’s Current plans allow for the development of recommendations. Docklands over 10 to 15 years, but Mr Napier One of the options in the short-stay says work needs to happen in one stage in accommodation panel’s terms of the near future. reference is to amend the Owner Addressing the Docklands Community Docklands developer and resident David Napier wants to see more green space along Harbour Esplanade. Corporation Act 2006 “to allow owners’ Forum on February 25, Mr Napier said: corporations to make rules prohibiting or “I personally believe the development of restricting short-stays”. However, owners’ allow up to 50 per cent development along buildings or structures through to a mix of Docklands has been held back because of corporations already have processes both the waterfront and street edge. hard and soft landscaped open spaces with the barrier Harbour Esplanade is to visitors.” for changing the rules but this is rarely some buildings. “We haven’t opened up the waterfront to then achieved in inner-city towers largely “I think it deserves an upgrade over a much close it up with buildings,” Mr Napier said. “Council has not yet considered the master because of the high proportion of non- shorter time-frame than what is being plan or its position on what would be right for resident and off -shore ownership. planned.” He rejected claims that built form was Harbour Esplanade,” the spokesperson said. necessary to ameliorate the aff ects of wind Mr Napier referred to the $300 million Lowering the threshold for change would and said this could be achieved through “Council welcomes Mr Napier’s contribution committed to Docklands community be a double-edged sword and such talk screening and planting. to this important debate.” infrastructure by the Docklands Community is already making OCs which currently and Place Plan (DCPP) and to council’s “We don’t need buildings to stop the wind, Places Victoria declined to comment don’t have a problem with short-stays predicted $57 million surplus from we just need clever, considered landscape to specifi cally on the issues Mr Napier raised. nervous. Docklands over the next fi ve years. achieve that objective,” he said. However, Places Victoria CEO Gregory More signifi cantly though, in the April “I’m imploring the Melbourne City Council Mr Napier also opposed the complete Anderson has previously defended the Watergate building case before VCAT, the to contribute some of those funds to a one- reinstatement of heritage sheds along Harbour Esplanade consultation process. OC already has rules prohibiting stays of stage upgrade of Harbour Esplanade, rather Harbour Esplanade but said shed “skeletons” less than 30 days. Should Mr Salter win, “Places Victoria is confi dent the engagement than the 10 to 15 years planned,” he said. would be acceptable. it will open the fl oodgates for short-term process provided a genuine opportunity rentals. He also called on further discussion about A City of Melbourne spokesperson said the to contribute to the conversation about the future of Harbour Esplanade, saying the $300 million fi gure related to an estimate of Harbour Esplanade for a broad range of It is understood that Mr Salter’s case will community consultation conducted prior to the cost of all projects included in the DCPP. people, including Docklands residents, rely on case law supporting the right of the release of the master plan last year did not workers and visitors,” Mr Anderson said. owners to rent their properties without “Funds to deliver the DCPP would be necessarily refl ect the community’s desires. restriction. required from a number of agencies “We spoke with more than 300 people, “Only 460 people responded to the including the State Government, Places shared information with almost 4000 people Short-stay operators are similarly community consultation,” Mr Napier said. Victoria, private developers and the City via the Participate Melbourne website, and confi dent that, even if legislation was “Based on this, certain assumptions have of Melbourne and would be required over 455 people fi lled in the questionaire.” passed, it could not be made retrospective been made which I think don’t necessarily a 10-year period from 2012 to 2022,” the Places Victoria general manager Simon and, therefore, would not aff ect their represent community interests.” spokesperson said. Wilson has also previously commented on businesses. Mr Napier said he believed Harbour “Th e City of Melbourne’s contribution the built form limits in the masterplan. Ms Garrett’s panel is being chaired by Esplanade should be transformed into to Harbour Esplanade would need to be “Feedback from the community during the lawyer Simon Libbis, who will have a linear park with trees, barbecues and assessed by council alongside competing engagement process showed people were his hands full reaching any consensus potential for temporary structures, rather demands related to the delivery of other key generally confortable with a mix of 40 per within the group, which contains widely than permanent buildings. DCPP projects.” cent built form and 60 per cent open space,” polarised positions. He argued that the esplanade should remain Th e spokesperson said varied views about Mr Wilson said. Mr Salter is on the panel representing at one level, as opposed to the multiple what Harbour Esplanade should include “Th e masterplan respects the community’s the Victorian Accommodation Industry raised platforms, which would be reinstated were expressed during the community desire for passive, open spaces through the Association. At the other end of the according to the master plan. consultation process. incorporaiton of green areas along Harbour scale is pugalistic, Docklands-based, He also objected to the built form limits According to the spokesperson, these ranged Esplanade and makes provision for slightly serial-protagonist Roger Gardner outlined in the master plan, which would from a linear park with no permanent less than 40 per cent built form.” representing residents.
Please support our advertisers because without them we would have no Docklands News 6 DOCKLANDS NEWS ISSUE 106 Lillie’s love letters An exhibition currently on display at the Library at the Dock provides a snapshot of a diff erent time and an insight into the life of a very interesting lady.
My Little Melbourne Girl explores the letters of Lillie Duncan, a volunteer at the Mission to Seafarer’s (MtSV) Ladies Harbour Lights Guild (LHLG) during the 1920s and 30s. Ignoring the etiquette of her time, Miss Duncan maintained correspondence with at least seven seafarers she met at the mission, Book your despite specifi c LHLG rules against such activity. seats at March Th e guild operated between the early 1900s and the 1960s and assisted the MtSV chaplain with fundraising, networking and lunch now hosting social activities for seafarers. Th e current exhibition is a collaboration Get in quick to reserve your between the Mission to Seafarers Victoria spot at the fi rst networking (MtSV) and the Library at the Dock and opened at the end of January. lunch for the year. According to MtSV curator Catherine McLay, Th e March networking lunch will be held Lillie Duncan’s letters, telegrams, a family at Renzo’s Bar Café Italiano on Friday, photo album and individual photos were March 13 from 12 noon. donated to the mission by one of her family members in 2011. While superstition would have us believe that Friday the 13th is an ill-fated date, She said the exhibition featured around judging by the menu, guests at the lunch 30 objects, including the LHLG member’s will have plenty to feel lucky about. register, photographs taken at LHLG social Lillie and her sister Olive circa late 1920s and Lillie pictured in her the yard of her family home circa 1920. events and the Duncan family photo album. Th e menu for the March lunch is:
Th e exhibition also includes the LHLG where the internet provides instant community heritage curator Bronwyn Roper Entree: Selection of Italian style constitution, which shows rules Lillie communication, and so collections such began developing an exhibition presenting appetisers to share. disregarded including not giving out as the Lillie Duncan letters are becoming the history of Docklands. Main: Pesce Del Giorno; grilled salmon personal addresses or socialising with increasingly rare to fi nd.” fi llet served with avocado dressing and seafarers outside of mission activities. “Having had a glimpse of the MtSV collection sautéed spinach, OR Pollo Ripieno; According to LHLG records, Ms Duncan and at that time, Bronwyn saw the opportunity In addition, multimedia elements of the chicken breast fi lled with Brie cheese and her sister Olive were involved with the LHLG for a display of Lillie Duncan’s fascinating exhibition include a narrated projection wrapped in prosciutto and served with between 1927 and 1931, while they were life and the Ladies Harbour Lights Guild,” Ms of three of the letters Lillie received from sautéed spinach and mashed potato. both in their late 20s and early 30s. It is not McLay said. diff erent seafarers. known if Ms Duncan’s association with the Desert: Pannacota, Torta al Limone and Th e title of the exhibition was taken from mission continued after this point. “She and I have been working on the project Semifreddo al Cioccolato. in earnest for some time, which included a letter Ms Duncan received from one “Curiously, despite the relationships she had digitising and transcribing the whole Beverages: White and red wine, heavy of her admirers who called her his “little with men early in life, Lillie did not marry collection for our ongoing use as well as and light beers. Melbourne girl”. her husband James Morgan until 1969 at age following up the stories of the men Lillie was As always, the lunch is $60 and must be “Th e signifi cance of the collection is that 72 and he 73,” Ms McLay said. communicating with.” paid in advance. it gives as a unique insight into the social “Information given by the collection donor context and etiquettes of the period, as indicated that they had a long-term aff air On March 26, from 6pm to 7pm, the Contact Docklands News via lunch@ well as into the life of an extraordinary because James’ then wife refused a divorce. Library at the Dock will host a free talk for docklandsnews.com.au or call the woman who disregarded the rules of So they did not have an opportunity to marry visitors from MtSV CEO Andrea Fleming offi ce on 8689 7979 to book. her organisation to develop romantic until her death.” and historians Sarah Rood and Professor relationships with several men,” Ms Rob Pascoe. Ms McClay said the collaboration between McLay said. the MtSV and the Library at the Dock Th e My Little Melbourne Girl exhibition will “Letter writing is a fading method of for the exhibition began prior to the be on display at the Library at the Dock until correspondence in a modern world library’s opening when City of Melbourne April 14 and is free of charge.
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Please support our advertisers because without them we would have no Docklands News ISSUE 106 DOCKLANDS NEWS 7 No art gallery for Docklands
Docklands has missed out on the chance to have its own contemporary Australian art gallery after developer Michael Buxton donated his 300-strong collection to the University of Melbourne.
Originally MAB Corporation planned to “By donating this magnifi cent collection to build the gallery on Harbour Esplanade, near the University of Melbourne we are ensuring the corner of NewQuay Promenade, where it its longevity as a dynamic collection which has development rights. will evolve and grow, educating future generations of students and serving as But in December, Mr Buxton announced a resource for all Australians aspiring a $26 million donation to the university’s to understand or collect challenging Southbank campus, which is home to the contemporary art,” he said. Victorian College of the Arts (VCA). University of Melbourne vice chancellor Th e donation includes more than 300 works Glyn Davis said, thanks to the partnership by 53 of Australia’s most signifi cant artists with Michael Buxton, Melburnians would including Howard Arkley, Ricky Swallow, be given unprecedented access to Australia’s Tracey Moff at, Emily Floyd and Bill Henson. fi nest contemporary art. Th e donation also includes funds for “We believe the impact of this will be the construction of a new purpose-built profound, enhancing the Southbank museum, to be known as the Michael Buxton precinct’s position as the heart of Centre of Contemporary Art (MBCOCA). Melbourne’s cultural life.” Mr Buxton said he’d been planning a MAB Corporation plans for the Docklands permanent home for the collection since site where the art gallery was originally going 1995 and that the decision not to build to be located are currently unknown, with the museum in Docklands was based on Mr Buxton saying the plans were “a work in ensuring the future of the collection. progress”. “Th e reason we decided to go with Docklands News understands MAB Melbourne University rather than Docklands University vice chancellor Glyn Davis with Michael Buxton. Corporation has development rights over is really longevity,” Mr Buxton said. struggle to survive another generation.” Mr Buxton said the decision was also the site until 2018, after which time if work “Th e idea we looked at for Docklands was a prompted by a desire for the collection hasn’t commenced, the site will be returned “With Melbourne University we’ll have an fantastic site and beautiful building but my to serve as an education resource to help to Places Victoria. ongoing relationship but won’t have the concern was that, while it would be fi ne to foster an appreciation for contemporary fi nancial obligation after 20 years.” fi nance it throughout my lifetime, it would Australian art.
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Th e building will be constructed at the in Docklands,” Mr Craig said. corner of Batman’s Hill Drive and McCrae St, “In 2015 the Department of Education next to Village Docklands. and Training will refresh its demographic Walker Corporation chairman Lang Walker assessment of the demand for a school said the company was “delighted” to gain De-stressing in Docklands and surrounding suburbs approval for the next tower at Collins Square. and work with the City of Melbourne and other government agencies to identify the “Th e Victorian Government is showing preferred school site to meet the needs strong commitment to the development of of families that live in the Docklands and the state’s economy and property sector, in Docklands inner Melbourne.” while supporting us in creating one of and emotions in certain spaces and how this Meanwhile, Port Melbourne could get the largest mixed-use commercial and contributes to reduction of stress and mental Anyone who’s taken a walk its own independent secondary school, retail developments ever undertaken in fatigue.” Melbourne’s CBD,” Mr Walker said. around Docklands on a nice which will service Port Melbourne, According to Mr Hasna, restorative Melbourne, Southbank and Docklands. As reported by Docklands News last year, day can tell you just how environment research generally focuses Th e start-up school is the brainchild of residents of Village Docklands oppose the on natural environments such as forests or relaxing the place can be. teachers Dr Jeanne Shaw and Sophie building and say it will cause disruptions to coastlines. His study diff ers, by targeting an traffi c fl ow, will overshadow their building Fenton who last month launched a After a busy day, a simple stroll around the urban environment. and pool area and will block resident’s views. Pozible campaign, aiming to raise $2.15 waterfront can do wonders at de-stressing. With a background in landscape design, million to make the “start-up school” Speaking at the Docklands Community possible. Monash University PhD student Fabian Mr Hasna is interested in how urban Forum on February 25, Village Docklands Hasna is currently researching just how spaces and public art can help with mental resident Janine Standfi eld also highlighted Dr Shaw and Ms Fenton have secured eff ective Docklands is at helping people recuperation. concerns about pedestrian safety, which she a heritage building at 164 Ingles St recover from stress and mental fatigue. says have resulted from the entire Collins His research will target both residents and in Port Melbourne, requiring major refurbishment. Square development. According to Mr Hasna, his study will look workers in Docklands, aged over 18. at how Docklands’ urban environment “Th e only building approved so far “My target is workers and residents in Aiming to open in 2016 with an initial might be considered “restorative”. under Minister Wynne is the Walker Docklands, because they are the day-to-day intake of year seven students, the school would grow each year. building, despite so many misgivings,” Ms “Restorative environments are users,” Mr Hasna said. Standfi eld said. environments or spaces that help to reduce Mr Hasna has created an online survey By 2021 it is estimated the Sandridge stress or mental fatigue,” Mr Hasna said. “How can a building go ahead when there and would also like to interview Docklands School would have capacity for 1000 students from prep through to Year 12. are such serious pedestrian and safety “I would like to understand the residents and workers face-to-face. issues, apart from the impact on the building experience of people in urban public To take part in the online survey visit Th e school is currently in the process next to it?” she questioned. spaces such as open spaces and parks www.surveygizmo.com/s3/1735152/ of obtaining school registration in and I’m also interested in the public art Two of the fi ve Collins Square towers have melbdockrestorativemap preparation for opening in 2016. spaces, which Docklands has a signifi cant been completed, along with the former For more information about the collection of,” Mr Hasna said. 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Please support our advertisers because without them we would have no Docklands News 10 DOCKLANDS NEWS ISSUE 106 Wind tunnel testing key to development
Wind engineers say developers need to give greater consideration to wind conditions and the comfort of ground-level pedestrians when designing new buildings.
While in some overseas jurisdictions, such Dr Holmes said he believed such guidelines as Canada and a host of European countries, had been implemented by the City of developers are required to conduct Melbourne due to lessons learned from pedestrian wind studies before building, that planning failures in Docklands. is not the case in Australia. “I think there has been a lot of problems in According to Global Wind Technology Docklands,” he said. “I think there have been Services consultant Craig Skipsey, while cases where people have set up outdoor there is strict safety criteria in place when it coff ee shops and they can’t use them and the comes to the height of a development, rules businesses are suff ering as a result,” he said. governing ground level wind speeds were Wind tunnel testing typically models a not being enforced. development and its surrounding area “Th e safety criteria is pretty well-known and in either 1:200 or 1:400 scales, in order to that’s the minimum – which is an average assess a building’s impact on adjacent air wind speed both mean and gust, so that’s conditions. pretty straight forward,” he said. Small sensors are scattered in various “Th ere is a further set of criteria, which locations across the model area, which defi nes what the pedestrian area is being used provides a range of statistical data that for, and that is walking, standing and sitting.” is subsequently correlated back to the meteorological data collected from “Diff erent wind engineers use variations of surrounding weather stations. these criteria but generally they’re all on the same principle and that is what is the area While all developments will go through going to be used for?” wind tunnel testing, Mr Skipsey said explicit guidelines needed to be enforced to ensure When it comes to built-form, current safety developers undertook a wind analysis before standards render a building unsafe if any the design phase. aspect of the development is susceptible to an average gust speed of more than 82 kmh “Th ere is defi nitely value in getting wind (measured over three seconds) or 54 kmh advice early rather than creating a design and then dealing with wind as a problem to over an hour. A recent wind tunnel test conducted at Monash University in Clayton for a Southbank development. solve later,” he said. According to Mr Skipsey, ground level wind speeds are an issue of comfort follow the results of the test,” he said. other parts of Melbourne, which tend to just Dr Holmes said the matter was a national rather than safety and become a have more general criteria.” issue and that the Australasian Wind concern when developers incorporate “Th ey accepted them and got the planning Engineering Society was seeking more “But in this area, for the fi rst time, they’ve space for retail or cafes. approval but didn’t implement what was consistency on the criteria. recommended.” actually designated certain comfort levels of Wind engineer and director of JDH wind speed that mustn’t occur more than a He said the group had put forward a Consulting Dr John Holmes said under However, Dr Holmes noted that in certain certain percentage of the time.” proposal to the City of Melbourne to conduct the current system, developers could planning jurisdictions, such as Southbank a comprehensive temperature and wind- Th e City of Melbourne’s design and choose to ignore wind tunnel fi ndings and Fishermans Bend, the requirements are speed study. development overlay policy states that if the recommended changes weren’t more stringent. developments in Southbank are expected to If given the green light, it is hoped that fi nancially viable. “In Southbank and Fishermans Bend be acceptable for stationary long-term wind fi ndings from the study will assist Australian “It may be the case that, even though wind they’ve actually designated wind speeds in exposure “where the peak gust speed must planning authorities to implement a blanket tunnel tests were done, they didn’t really numerical units,” he said. “Th at is diff erent to not exceed 10 m/s.” criteria for all developers to adhere to.
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Please support our advertisers because without them we would have no Docklands News ISSUE 106 DOCKLANDS NEWS 11 Comedy institute looking for new home Docklands could become home to the biggest comedy collection in the southern hemisphere.
Amassed by Australian comedy legend His proteges include some of Australia’s Peter Crofts throughout his life, the top performers, including Elliot Goblet and collection comprises some 30,000 humour- Russell Gilbert. related books and 3000 comedy records, paraphernalia and memorabilia. Jack Levi (also known as Elliot Goblet) is part of the committee working to fi nd a new It includes some of the earliest joke books home for Mr Crofts’ collection. ever written, including a book printed in Britain in 1809. “It’s the biggest comedy collection in the southern hemisphere, so we really need to Mr Crofts said the collection would form part fi nd a home for it where the public can go of the Australian Institute of Comedy (AIC), and experience it,” Mr Levi said. which would be the go-to-hub for all things comedy and Aussie humour. Th e fi rst fundraiser towards the cause was held at Th e Comic’s Lounge in North He believes the CBD or Docklands would be Melbourne on March 1. the perfect location for the collection. “Sydney’s got the Opera House, Melbourne “A Comedy Night for Pete’s Sake” featured needs the comedy house,’ Mr Crofts said. comedy performances from Elliot Goblet, Russel Gilbert, Dave O’Neil, Bev Killick, A not-for-profi t organisation, the AIC would Lehmo and Rod Quantock and raised be a “national culture treasure” according to signifi cant funds. Mr Crofts. For Mr Crofts, the most important part Currently located in Murrumbeena, Mr of fi nding a new home for the collection Crofts wants to pass his collection of is ensuring it is open to the public to be resources, memorabilia and paraphernalia appreciated by a wider audience. onto a new generation of people who will value it and support it. “Th e immersive experience of being Comedy legend Pete Crofts has amassed an enormous comedy collection throughout his life. surrounded by physical comedic resources “As well as being a home to comedy and bodies is a key element of the AIC,” Mr greatness, the AIC will continue to build and much more,” Mr Crofts said. Mr Crofts is widely credited as the pioneer behind the fi rst humour festival at Crofts said. what will be a legacy from my own vast “I see Docklands as a creative hub and, Melbourne University in the 1980s, which collection of 50 years and will provide of course, humour’s all about creativity “It’s ability to educate and fulfi l its purpose grew to become the Melbourne International comedy training, seminars, humour in so I would like to see laughter land in the and its value to future Australians is my Comedy Festival. business courses, presentation skills training Docklands,” he said. greatest desire.”
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Alma Doepel update
Flexible Learning decorated the sides More funding is needed to of the shipping container under the supervision of their teacher and past ensure the future of Docklands’ Alma Doepel trainer Chris Lougheed. historic top-sail schooner, the Th e Alma Doepel also hosted the Masonic Alma Doepel. Lodge Unique Car Group’s car show at Shed 2 in February. Th at was the message Alma Doepel Docklands Chamber of Commerce restoration director Peter Harris gave to executive member Bill Reid said support the Docklands Community Forum on for restoration was going well. February 25. “Plans are currently underway for an With the support of the Docklands Chamber auction night fundraiser at a local venue Some 850 AIME delegates enjoyed a gala dinner on Docklands’ Central Pier last month. of Commerce, the Alma Doepel team is with views over the water,” Mr Reid said. seeking a further $1.7 million in order to complete the project. “Th e chamber is looking for businesss in Docklands who would like to support the A “Strictly Melbourne” event Th e team has an estimated two years to restoration program and donate goods or complete the restoration at its current Shed services for the auction night.” Some 850 international guests enjoyed Docklands’ unique 2 location, before Lend Lease’s Collins Wharf development will require them to move to Th e chamber and restoration team ambience last month when they dined outdoors on Central Pier. another location. continue to promote the “Buy a Plank” scheme, which allows individuals and A shipping container providing information businesses to fund the purchase of a $500 Th e inaugural AIME Gala Dinner was held Dinner was the fi nal major event of the about the Alma Doepel’s history and plank for the restoration of the ship’s hull. at Central Pier on March 25. expo and saw guests welcomed by Lord charting the fund-raising progress was Th e Asia-Pacifi c Incentives and Meetings Mayor Robert Doyle and then treated to installed on Harbour Esplanade in January. Total fundraising tally for February: $500 Expo (AIME) brings event managers and performances inspired by Strictly Ballroom. Last month students from Brunswick Masonic Lodge Unique Car Group: $500 professional conference organisers from Th e event was organised by the Melbourne around the world to Melbourne. Convention Bureau, Atlantic Group and Th e “Strictly Melbourne” AIME Gala Peter Jones Special Events. What’s on at the Wonderland Spiegeltent EUROGLIDERS SATURDAY 7 MARCH PUTZ 3XW]LQ $URXQG APRILA SCHOOL SAT 21 MARCH HHOLIDAYS 8:30PM
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Please support our advertisers because without them we would have no Docklands News ISSUE 106 DOCKLANDS NEWS 13 Docklands car Time to roll up your sleeves exhibited Corporates will roll up their sleeves in an innovative approach to developing leadership skills beginning in Docklands next month. Docklands’ FR-1 concept car will feature in a major Former director of the Fox Classic Car exhibition opening at the Collection and CEO of the Auto-Horizon Foundation, Brian Tanti, has paired with National Gallery of Victoria HR academic and Docklands local Jillian (NGV) this month. Cavanagh to create a series of workshops aimed at corporate leaders. Shifting Gear: Design, Innovation and the A master craftsman, Mr Tanti says many of Australian Car will feature Australia’s most the lessons learned in a workshop or through iconic vehicles, alongside a collection of manual skills can be applied elsewhere. photographs, models, sketches, illustrations and archival material. “A lot of the values that you place on yourself as a craftsman or a master craftsman Th e Brian Tanti-designed concept car was transcend the workplace,” Mr Tanti said. developed in Docklands and is one of the 23 cars to be displayed at the exhibition, which “I think being introduced to an ethic of runs from March 6 to July 12. caring about what you’re doing through the example of a mentor who embodies a spirit Director of the RMIT Design Archives and of either craftsmanship or excellence can guest curator of the exhibition, Harriet actually carry over into other pursuits you Edquist, said she became interested in the might take up, beyond what you do in the FR-1 concept car because Mr Tanti was a workplace.” master coach builder and coach building was one of the themes of the exhibition. Brian Tanti’s Workshops will be held at Mr Tanti’s Docklands-based workshop at the “Th e fact that this skill still survives through Automotive Centre of Excellence and will see Brian is quite astonishing,” Ms Edquist said. participants learning car restoration skills. “I think people will love it (the concept “I think one of the things we’ll do in this car) because it shows cars are still being program is give them that opportunity to designed and thought about in new ways by work with their hands and do something individuals,” Ms Edquist said. creative and constructive and learn from it,” Mr Tanti said it would be interesting to see Mr Tanti said. people’s reaction to the concept car at the Ms Cavanagh said she had designed exhibition. three workshops, which were aimed at Master craftsman Brian Tanti and HR academic Jillian Cavanagh have created a series of workshops aimed at “It’s a great opportunity for people to gain managers, supervisors, HR managers, CEOs corporate leaders. an understanding of what happens in the and “anyone who wants to be involved design process,” Mr Tanti said. in a creative and innovative leadership managers and supervisors to hopefully get framework around it,” Mr Tanti said. workshop”, but could also create workshops them to look at their organisations and see “Th ey’re objects of art and the disciplines “We’re not here to make them into good tailored to specifi c organisations. what is not working,” she said. being applied are a mix of art and science.” tradesman but I think a lot of the values “Fundamentally, one of the reasons we have Mr Tanti said he had been running corporate around aspiring to a high standard are Mr Tanti has also recently been involved in developed these workshops is that a lot of events and tours at his workshop for more universal and we can certainly give documentary series, which looks at the lives managers and supervisors plateau in their than 20 years and said often corporate people a very diff erent experience.” and work of people living in various cities thinking and a lot of them don’t believe they leaders would ask questions about working around the world. Organisations interested in taking can make change in the workplace,” Miss to a high standard. Cavanagh said. part in one of the Brian Tanti’s Th e fi ve-part series Cities by the Sea is being “What we’ve tried to do with Jillian’s support Workshops should email produced for ARTE, a public TV network that “Th ese programs are designed to challenge is create something that has an academic [email protected] broadcasts in Germany and France.
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Docklander Warren Mills thinks he knows how to help men who have lost their way in the world.
He has founded an organisation called Bunch O Blokes (BOB), which aims to facilitate a network of self-help men’s groups to tackle their problems.
It advocates acceptance of the evolving and changing gender roles in contemporary society but, nevertheless, essentially excludes women from the solution. Lisa Dillon (front) and the rest of the Hive Docklands Business Community networkers on February 6. “Women are already very good at talking among themselves, but men are not,” he said. “And the conversations that some men have are dominated by ego and implied Warren Mills has developed a program aimed at helping Buzzing about men tackle their problems. competition – which is never going to the helpful.”
So, he said, men struggling with their role So, after 100,000 written words (apparently business at the Hive needed to come together with others in a edited down from 1 million!), Mr Mills now similar situation to explore their options for has a manuscript in review with Harper Th ere’s a buzz of people doing business together in Docklands’ a more fulfi lled life. Collins. latest small business building, Lifestyle Working in Collins St. “Men need to take a leadership role in Th e book is called God’s Speed and the Motor society and within their families by being Spirit: High Performance Life and focuses servants,” Mr Mills said. on the life story of American champion drag racer, “Big Daddy” Don Garlits. Businesses within the building have started methodologies to run the 8am-start, He said there was only one golden rule, a monthly Hive Docklands Business two-hour meetings. She is a member of which was to treat others the same way as But the literary journey and exposure to the Community and the numbers are growing. 4Networking, which she said was big in they would like to be treated. themes within the book threw up so many other states and in the United Kingdom. other aspects that he ended up with material Organiser, Lisa Dillon, said the fi rst meeting And, yes, Mr Mills is involved with a for a second book. started with just nine, increased to 14 for the So far, the meetings have been funded Christian church but, he says, in this second and peaked with 25 at the February by Lend Lease and local designer Craig instance there is no religious agenda. And that second book has now materialised 6 meeting. Sayers designed the “Hive” logo the group as Bunch O Blokes and not a book after all. has adopted. “Religions typically talk about “We had to open the glass doors and spill transformation and redemption,” he said. Th is realisation was encouraged by church outside because there were so many there,” Ms Dillon said referrals had been made “And we’re not talking about redemption. contacts and also by a close friend and the Flexi Personnel business manager said. within the group but it needed to stabilise But we are talking about transformation to a business client Phil Munday, who has “We’re just wrapt with the turnout.” before serious business would start better way of living.” contributed $100,000 to the cause. changing hands. “Th ere’s a great buzz in the building. As you Mr Munday will also expose the BOB brand Mr Mills’ Bunch O Blokes journey started 30 walk around, people recognise faces and “We’re going to need some stability, on his V8 supercar and the program will be years ago when he fi rst had the idea of writing wave to each other.” but you can see that some very strong launched to coincide with the beginning of a book about theology and motor sport. relationships are building,” she said. the car racing season. And membership at the monthly meeting is Th e 68-year-old only started seriously on not confi ned to Lifestyle Working occupants. Th e next networking function is scheduled Mr Mills is planning to hold a Docklands his writing project after his wife recently At the February meeting, people from for March 6 and the April event has been Bunch O Blokes meeting at the Library on successfully applied for the principal’s role NewQuay and other Victoria Harbour penciled in for April 17. Dock. He can be contacted on 0419 329 877. businesses also attended. at a local primary school and he found he Ms Dillon can be contacted at lisa. could do less in his “day job” as a systems For further information, see Ms Dillon is using 4Networking Australia dillon@fl exipersonnel.com.au safety and quality management consultant. www.bunchoblokes.org
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Please support our advertisers because without them we would have no Docklands News ISSUE 106 DOCKLANDS NEWS 15 Have your say on Lorimer precinct
Docklanders are invited to take part in a community consultation on the future of the Lorimer precinct in Fishermans Bend.
Bordering Yarra’s Edge, the Lorimer precinct “We were told by Labor before the is the only part of Fishermans Bend that falls election that there was going to be a within City of Melbourne’s jurisdiction. complete review of the Fishermans Bend plan,” Mr Spender said. Following the release of the Fishermans Bend Strategic Framework Plan in 2014, the Th e Metropolitan Planning Authority council is now working to develop a Lorimer (MPA) prepared the Fishermans Bend structure plan. Strategic Framework Plan and is also the responsible authority for the urban Speaking at the Docklands Community renewal area. forum on February 25, council planner Leanne Hodyl invited the community to take Th e City of Melbourne will host two part in the community consultation. sessions next month to assist with development of its Lorimer structure DJ Ruby Rose entertains the crowd at Victoria Harbour’s Summerfest. Photo by Glenn Hester Photography. “We want to hear from the community at this plan. early stage,” Ms Hodyl said. “Our question for the community is what are your aspirations Th e fi rst information session is on and priorities for this area?” Wednesday, March 11 from 6pm to Summerfest in Vic Harbour 7.30pm at the Library at the Dock. However, Yarra’s Edge resident and community forum representative Phil Th e second information session is on Locals and visitors were treated to a day of free entertainment Spender said the community wouldn’t Th ursday, March 19 from 6pm to 7.30pm in Victoria Harbour last month. be ready to participate in a community at Geotech Engineering at 174 Turner St, consultation until concerns regarding the Port Melbourne. Hosted by Lend Lease, Summerfest With food trucks, pop-up bars, giveaways, Fishermans Bend Strategic Framework plan You can also provide feedback at http:// featured live performances from Sneaky and local restaurants open, there was plenty were addressed. participate.melbourne.vic.gov.au/ Sound System, Ruby Rose, Chunky Jam on off er to keep everyone entertained. projects/lorimer/ and local DJS.
Please support our advertisers because without them we would have no Docklands News www.harbourtownmelbourne.com.au ISSUE 106 DOCKLANDS NEWS 17 Come out and meet your neighbours Th e Docklands Social Club is growing in popularity, with attendance doubling at last month’s event.
Held every second Wednesday of the Month, the Docklands Social Club off ers local residents and workers the opportunity to get to know other people within their community. Organised by Docklands News publisher Shane Scanlan, the Docklands Social Club aims to bring people together at a diff erent Docklands venue every month. “We’d love to see people get out of their comfort zones and explore new parts of Docklands and meet new people,” Mr Scanlan said. “Th ere’s no hidden agenda, it’s all about getting to know people and having a good time.” Th e next Docklands Social Club will be held on Wednesday, March 11 from 7pm at Th e Merchant Society, which is located at 71 Merchant St. Enjoy some photos from the February social club at Th e Conder restaurant in NewQuay.
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Docklands local Stan Liacos knows more than most about his suburb’s beginnings.
Mr Liacos spent two years working “What’s making Melbourne vibrant now is to comment and say the more involved the as the general manager of marketing the sheer number of residents now living City of Melbourne is, the better,” Mr Liacos
DOCKLANDER communications and waterfront activities here and the tourism.” said. at the Docklands Authority, during the early Profi le by Mr Liacos said one of the most signifi cant “I believe the City of Melbourne is a better days of urban redevelopment in the area Bethany Williams lessons he had learned from his time developer of public facilities and planning Today he works as executive director of the working in Docklands was ensuring the guidelines than the State Government.” principles were right. City of Greater Bendigo, but spends around “I personally have enormous respect for the two days a week living in Docklands. “One of the biggest ones for Docklands is City of Melbourne’s planning team and am For Mr Liacos, the changes he has seen in that everywhere along the waterfront is there particularly in awe of their urban design Docklands since the beginning of the urban is at least a 15 metre setback from the water team, headed up by Prof Rob Adams, who renewal project have been monumental. to where the buildings are.” was my fi rst ever boss.” Living part-time in NewQuay, Mr Liacos said “About 12 or 13 years ago, the whole area we “So if you look at Docklands every bit of Docklands was the easiest part of central know as Docklands was totally and utterly the waterfront is publicly accessible and I Melbourne to get in and out of from Bendigo, out of range and fenced off ,” Mr Liacos said. think it’s good there hasn’t been any private fencing off of the waterfront.” where his family lives most of the week. “It didn’t exist in a public sense so it’s With seven kilometres of waterfront in “I’ve also enjoyed a long association phenomenal to see what has happened in Docklands, Mr Liacos said this feature was and respect for the area,” Mr Liacos said. Docklands.” important to Docklands’ success. “Docklands is unfairly maligned by much According to Mr Liacos, Docklands is of Melbourne’s chardonnay set. Th e “Th e fact that there has been no privatisation overwhelmingly a success story. fundamentals of Docklands are terrifi c.” of the waterfront has set Docklands up for a He said the area had a “fabulous” waterfront “It’s got great attractions like Docklands great future,” he said. and residential ambience, particularly at stadium and the waterfront but it’s also He also said further involvement of the City NewQuay. giving central Melbourne a spot where it can of Melbourne would benefi t Docklands. house say 10 or 20,000 residents within a fi ve “And it will only get better with time in my minute walk of the CBD,” he said. “I’ve now been round long enough to be able view,” he added.
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Exercise of the month – Smart and realistic goal setting Save a life – First aid and CPR Th e squat Most of us are on a journey of self- If you are employed in the health and improvement. I don’t know many (if any) wellness industry, current fi rst aid and CPR Th e single best physical exercise, period. people who wake up every day and try to be qualifi cations are mandatory for all workers. We all should be performing some kind of worse than they were yesterday! CPR is renewed annually and workplace, squatting movements as part of a regular senior or level 2 fi rst aid is renewed every When it comes to our own health and routine to improve our baseline health three years. wellness, we are all pursuing a better version fi tness. Before you run out and buy yourself of our current self, and there is nothing Most quality health and fi tness centres a bar and weights, and start mimicking wrong with that. Realistic goal setting is a are well equipped with trained staff and a cross-fi t dudes you fi nd on YouTube, you very important part of achieving the results defi brillator on hand in case of any serious should fi rst get some professional coaching you want. Like anything, if the goals are incidents, so you’re relatively safe in our and advice. No matter how experienced we stretched too far, you may end up injured or hands. Th at’s at least for the 4-5 workouts are or think we may be, we can all improve failing to achieve. Th is can be disheartening you do each week. But that’s only 4-5 hours and refi ne our squatting techniques – this is and counter productive, especially when of 168 hours in a week. What about the other where a trainer or coach can help. Th is step your progress may have been on track 164? is mandatory if you are new to the gym or with better guidance and more realistic squatting. You are the potential fi rst responder for milestones. everyone your come into contact with – your You should squat because it will improve the Here are some tips to ensure you get where family, friends, clients and colleagues. Are quality of your life. Yes it will! Here are some you want to go in 2015: you ready and able to help them if someone specifi cs: suddenly suff ers cardiac arrest? Are they Ensure clarity – know exactly what you Build strong legs, lower back and torso; ready to save your life if the scenario is want to achieve; reversed? Improve the mobility and fl exibility of the Make it measureable – not just the end hips and legs; Does your workplace have a defi brillator game, but the milestones; in an easily accessible location? Are you Reduce lower back pain; Make it achievable – A professional confi dent in using a defi b? Improve your overall body balance; has rubber-stamped the activities and Th ese are all good questions you must ask timeframe, and supports your plan; and Reinforce and imprint proper daily and yourself, your closest friends and your family workplace lifting techniques – use your Make it meaningful – It should members if you truly care for them. legs, not your back; and complement or improve your life. Th is Don’t delay – get fi rst aid and CPR certifi ed will help you stay motivated. By Andrew Ward Aesthetics. You can always pick the today! It can also be a great team building people who squat. activity! YMCA Docklands manager
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What With Women Abby Want Crawford I am mesmerised by the light that is dancing and bouncing off the crystal tear of the chandelier above my desk.
Its beauty, the perfection of its shape, under pressure. But we all have our moments. whilst constantly hard as diamonds. What a woman wants is to dream, and be the edges of each cut of the glass create able to share her most heartfelt truths with Th us, my fascination with the chandelier. something that is so fragile and beautiful, As humans, our vulnerabilities are one of our those who are close to her. What a woman and yet so incredibly strong. It is this Th e question on my mind is how do we most endearing qualities. As humans, our needs to know, is that not everyone will see balance, between beauty and strength, that maintain the tough impenetrable exterior, hopes and dreams should not be tempered her life the way she knows herself. But what a intrigues me – and on some days eludes me. yet still let the light in – still allow hope and by fear of pain or loss. woman must not do, is build a barricade and love to exist, still relentlessly pursue our become an island unto herself. It’s eluding me today. Today I want to let As humans, we will be under fi re from those dreams – yet maintain our armour. the tears run down my face as I stare at dear to us from time to time, and as humans, I encourage you to all have strength of the beautiful crystal tear drops above me. Th e armour is needed against the bitter this will hurt. But it mustn’t stop us from purpose, to follow your dreams and not Th e femininity, the purity, the light they words of those who cannot understand our going in the direction we believe in our allow fear of pain, or discouragement from represent is juxtaposed against the heaviness happiness or vision, or those who want to heart to be the path – however thorny and others, stop you in your tracks. Be strong, be of sadness and disappointment. chip away at our confi dence and progress – treacherous it may appear to others. vulnerable, but do not be afraid of what your those who want to take us down a notch for heart desires. I feel that, unlike the chandelier, I am not Finding love in your heart for those who whatever reason is tying them to their own a glass crystal shimmering in beauty and have hurt us with their words, is our armour. With much love, and light insecurities – those who want to warn us strength but I am shattering into tiny shards. Our strength is in forgiving those who can’t against proceeding. Abby x I know it’s temporary. I know it’s because we understand what our soul desires, and all get tired of being strong all the time. I know After more than a decade of focusing on how our empathy for those who won’t nurture Don’t forget you can email me at life@ it’s understandable, and we all have bad days. to keep a personal barrier fi rmly in place, us on our journey defl ects the impact of docklandsnews.com.au, thankyou to so I know that most of the time, I am tougher I’ve realised we are not glass crystals. We are their departure, and stops our world from many of you who have written to me and than a diamond that simply won’t crack not meant to be all things beautiful and light shattering. shared your stories.
Seven-month old chocolate Labradoodle Cosmo loves to go to work with his owner Teo Torrelli.
Teo works in Docklands Park, which means Cosmo gets to go for a run, an activity he enjoys almost as much as meeting new people. Labradoodles are known for their energetic and friendly nature and Cosmo sure has that Working dog trait in spades. Cosmo is a Reservoir native so the chance to take in some new scenery in Docklands put him in a particularly lively mood. “Yes, he loves to go for walks and is great with other people,” Teo said. Th is excitable pooch also loves to be close to his owners and enjoys spending time with other dogs. Surprisingly, Cosmo is so full of love that he even doesn’t mind the family cat. According to Teo, the one thing that Cosmo may love more than walks is a good belly rub. Cosmo loves a belly rub so much that Teo says he often catches him crawling along the ground scratching his belly on the grass.
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Th e Melbourne summer may feel like it has just started, but retailers DOCKLANDS FASHION are already turning their thoughts towards winter stock.
Winter is a great time to live in Melbourne – it rarely gets so cold that we need excessively bulky clothes, but it’s great fun to experiment with layering. And there is one trend this year that both men and women are going to enjoy layering with: the humble skivvy (also known as the turtleneck). Th e turtleneck is making a big comeback this year. Look for light merino wools to help moderate body temperature and stay comfortable. A turtleneck can also be a great way to add a pop of colour from under a bulky jacket. Speaking of bulky, the trend for all things boxy and oversized has continued. If you still have your bomber jacket from last year, don’t throw it away yet! Bomber jackets, chunky sweaters, peacoats and oversized coats were on a lot of the major designer runways. (Th ey looked great paired with a large scarf!) International designers focused on on contrasting fabrics in these items to add the interest. Forget the old leather elbow Fashion streets of patches, we’re talking fur panels on Docklands jackets (Louis Vuitton, A/W 14/15). Th ere has also been a resurgence in Chris Parsons, 50 Esma Voloder, 22 Stephanie Catalano, 28 quilting and shearling. Quilted jackets are a great way to keep out the cold. Uniqlo LOCATION: Harbour Esplanade LOCATION: Docklands waterfront LOCATION: Harbour Esplanade has some fantastic quilted down jackets. DESCRIBE WHAT YOU ARE DESCRIBE WHAT YOU ARE DESCRIBE WHAT YOU ARE Shearling is another way to add a layer WEARING? Black dress and trench WEARING? Ankle length jeans from WEARING? Th is is a simple black of warmth, and a shearling jacket with a coat from Cue. Black dress shoes by Portmans. A casual white t-shirt from dress and cardigan from Myer. It’s collar sure can keep the ears warm! Steve Madden. Sussan. It’s my favourite white t-shirt. light and easy to wear. WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE ITEM I’m also wearing black boots just in WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE ITEM And fi nally, colour. OF CLOTHING? I love a lot of my case it rains. OF CLOTHING? Actually, this is one Melburnians will be pleased to know dresses. I really couldn’t choose one. WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE ITEM of my favourites for work. As I said that black is a key colour for the season, OF CLOTHING? I love jackets. before, it’s just so easy to wear. WHAT BRINGS YOU TO along with basic neutrals. If you want to Specifi cally, leather jackets but they WHAT BRINGS YOU TO DOCKLANDS? I work at the Langley make your look more exciting, plaids and can’t be too restrictive DOCKLANDS? For work. I’m just Victoria Harbour offi ce. checks are an interesting alternative. WHAT BRINGS YOU TO going to work now. WHAT MAKES A GOOD OUTFIT? DOCKLANDS? I live in Docklands so WHAT MAKES A GOOD OUTFIT? It has to be comfortable, the cut has I’m just heading out to meet a friend Accessories. Not that I wear many but Laura Timberlake to be nice. It can’t make you look in the city. they can make an outfi t. Accessories fat. Most importantly it has to be WHAT MAKES A GOOD OUTFIT? are especially good for when you’re Laura is a fashion and something classy. Simplicity and it should match. going out. lifestyle writer who Th at doesn’t mean they have to be enjoys hunting down a perfect fi t for each other, they just the latest trends in have to make a story. Melbourne to share them with the world.
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Greetings everybody
Chinese New Year Panel appointed Th is was great to have a developer agreeing those buildings. Th ere is concern over the with the DCA; we’re not used to it. He eff ect on amenities and open space. Th e Th e function attended on February 19 hosted In announcing the appointment by the State intends to make the presentation to the proposal has not yet received government by the Chinese community was a pleasant Government of a panel to review short stays council committee. approval. and informative evening, with speeches by practice, the Minister of Consumer said the Lord Mayor and Chinese dignitaries. Th e the government had listened to concerns We hope that this shifts Places Victoria and Coming Events – March huge dragon is a great feature and livens the of residents and was fulfi lling an election council from their steadfast proposal for Events notifi ed to us by council include: otherwise bare area. It also shows how the promise. sheds. As David said, we don’t want the vista area can be livened when the area is lit up. blocked and we want open space for people Hot Wave Music Festival – NewQuay All the best to the dragon boat participants. I have been selected on the panel to to enjoy. We also are sick of council, Places Piazza March 7; represent the views of residents against Victoria and media commentators claiming Fountains and Flames proposal Annual Melbourne Fashion Festival – the practice; also on the panel is a council the area is windswept as a generalisation. Central Pier –March 14 -22; At the Docklands Community Forum manager (being against the practice); Yes, it is windy when amongst and close to on February 25 the promoters gave us a other members include two operators, and Herald Sun Fun Run for the Kids – March the buildings due to wind tunnel eff ects but thorough briefi ng on this proposal including representatives of strata managers, tourism 22; and it is not normally windswept on the open video presentation of spectacular shooting and a strata lawyer. esplanade. All they have to do is walk along Dragon Boats Victorian titles – March 29 fountain and fl ame displays, which they I have six years’ experience along with others it to check but they don’t; none of those propose being operated from a barge at the If any reader would like to become a in opposing the practice. Th e fi rst meeting of responsible live here. end of Central Pier at intervals during the the panel is on March 6. I am asking for any member of the DCA or has any suggestions day and early evening. input from chairs of buildings which have Ron Barassi Snr Park they wish to put forward regarding activities or issues, they are welcome to contact us on It appears to be a feature that would be a short stay/serviced apartments who would It’s good to see the ground work progressing. docklandscommunityassociation@gmail. great drawcard for Docklands. It would be like to add any particular comments. Th e We understand the structures will be put in com. We’re also on Facebook. particularly useful when allied to events. panel is scheduled to complete the review place in the next few months. I took the opportunity on air to say we and report to the Minister by late May. If you would like to talk to me about any Lorimer Structure Plan need associated and supporting services aspect or becoming a committee member Esplanade re-development and spaces such as a ferry service and a Residents in Yarra’s Edge are strongly you are welcome to call me on 0412 097 706. welcoming esplanade park for people to Also at the community forum, the director opposed to the 74-level residential tower view everything from. of the Digital Harbour development, David proposed for the south side of Lorimer Napier, gave a presentation supporting St opposite the Yarra’s Edge residential Regards to all principally a linear park. complex. It will be considerably taller than Roger Gardner - President DCA OWNERS With Tom Bacon Tom Bacon is the principal lawyer of Strata Title Lawyers. CORPORATION LAW [email protected] ‘Extra’ policies buy peace of mind for owners
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Please support our advertisers because without them we would have no Docklands News 24 DOCKLANDS NEWS ISSUE 106 COUNCILLOR PROFILE By Shane Scanlan From community activist to councillor
It’s been interesting to watch Jackie Watts’ transition from community activist to councillor.
She clearly struggled during her fi rst term, be adopted before the next council election.” coming in mid-way through to fi ll a casual When she became a councillor, Cr Watts was vacancy on a count-back of votes. Th is the convenor of the Coalition of Resident period was marred by a bitter personal and Business Association (CoRBA), an dispute with Lord Mayor Robert Doyle and umbrella group of 17 groups throughout the resulted in Cr Doyle being exonerated over City of Melbourne. accusations of harassment and bullying. Her own particular area is Carlton where It would have been entirely understandable she has held various executive roles with the had Cr Watts not sought re-election in 2012. Carlton Residents Group. But contest the election she did – and was CoRBA, she explained, was created to give the seventh of nine councillors elected. the smaller disparate groups a louder voice Th e ALP member raised a few eyebrows with the City of Melbourne. Th ese groups in the process though – having aligned favour a return to dividing the city into herself on the ticket of pollster Gary wards, each represented by a councillor. Morgan and larger-than-life conservative “Th ere was a shared view among community fi gure John Elliot. associations in relation to the city,” she Cr Watts prefers not to talk about the issues said. “Th e general view was that they were that dogged her fi rst term, pointing instead not being heard. How do you get heard? to a victory in successfully lobbying for two You create a group and you tackle things extra councillors to help shoulder the burden collectively.” of elected offi ce. So, if the electoral system is broken, how “Having two extra councillors has come Cr Watts managed to get elected? ameliorated the situation,” she said. “It’s been thrown up a lot over the years However, she is far from satisfi ed with the that, because I was elected under the electoral system, which sees businesses current system, it must work. It doesn’t. in Melbourne granted two votes, while It’s dreadful. And it's ludicrous that Sydney individuals have only one. should be considering a shift towards what is occurring in Melbourne,” she said. “I am agitating constantly for reform and I am very keen that the new Labor Cr Watts could count on support for her Government pick up the recommendations views on the electoral system from ALP of Petro Georgiou’s review of electoral councillor Richard Foster and the two Greens reforms,” she said. councillors would agree that businesses should not be favoured, but the other seven Th e former Coalition government councillors certainly wouldn’t agree. commissioned a review of the state local government system and released its fi ndings And the loose alliance on electoral matters with the Greens doesn’t necessarily extend last September. She has been suff ering illness of recent to Kathmandu and around Africa in a beyond a few broad principles. After all, times, which also doesn’t help her converted bus. She has two children and Recommendation four of Mr Georgiou’s in the inner-city environment, the battle confi dence or how she performs in the four grandchildren. fi rst stage report is: “A corporation may for political dominance is not between council chamber. nominate only one representative, who may conservative and progressive, it’s between Cr Watts is also defi ned by her academic be enrolled only once in a municipality.” the Labor Party and the Greens. Cr Watts is the daughter of English career, which saw her start a part-time arts “economic migrants” who came to degree at LaTrobe University when her However, when releasing the report, former Cr Watts distances herself from party Melbourne in 1951 and essentially grew up children where young in 1977 and culminate local government minister Tim Bull said politics, saying she believes it has no place in the eastern suburbs during a time when with a doctorate in vocational training the Coalition would: “retain the existing in the council chamber. Her alignment with Doncaster and Blackburn were as much from RMIT. electoral structure and franchise for the City John Elliott at the last election is evidence rural as urban. of Melbourne.” It is yet to be determined of this. But it makes her harder to read in what the new Labor Government makes of council, particularly as she is not the most Her father was a retailer and small business the recommendations. vocal contributor. man and her parents twice returned to live in England (resulting in Cr Watts attending fi ve In next month's Cr Watts said: “Th e overarching problem Essentially a private person, it’s easy to form diff erent primary schools). Councillor Profi le remains and it will remain while the a view that Cr Watts became a councillor out we look at: gerrymander remains. I’m hoping that some of obligation for a cause and doesn’t really She travelled extensively as a young of the Petro Georgiou recommendations will enjoy it. woman, including overland from London Cr Kevin Louey
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REPORTING FROM THE DOCKLANDS IT’S A GOOD REID CHAMBER OF COMMERCE What an exciting month it has been in Docklands!
We very much enjoyed the Australia Day festivities that brought thousands of visitors to Docklands.
Soon after the conclusion of Australia day as well as obvious closer neighbours such of you coming to the event to support this promises to be fulfi lling and memorable. we started preparing for the Lunar New as South Wharf, Southgate and Federation great Docklands project that aims to restore Bookings can be made via lunch@ Year with the return of a 100m illuminated Square. some of our maritime heritage. docklandsnews.com.au or by ringing dragon that lined Harbour Esplanade along Docklands News on 8689 7979 before March Th e answer is in the current labyrinth of with dancing, music and food vans. Workers, Th e Mission to Seafarers at 717 Flinders St, 6. As always, the cost is $60 and must be paid governing legislation that makes up the visitors and residents in Docklands had is possibly our oldest example of maritime in advance of the day. decision making authority of the waterways. plenty to see and enjoy. heritage still in existence. Th e mission plays Th ere are multiple authorities responsible host to the forthcoming Maitreya Loving For locals who just want to connect with As reported in the Docklands News last for governance of our waterways and this Kindness World Tour arriving in Docklands other locals, then put the next Docklands month, there is much local enthusiasm and makes a focus of attention on activation on Saturday, March 28 and Sunday, Social Club event in your calendar now! buzz for the new proposed local attraction of very diffi cult. We look forward to hearing March 29. Th e exhibition is of ancient and Th e March social club is at Th e Merchant a giant fountain and fl ame show. Th ere have the outcome of a current study into a sacred relics from the historical Buddha Society in Merchant St next to Woolworths been a number of proposals for attractions in best practice model of governance for the Shakyamuni and of other great Buddhist on Wednesday, March 11 from 7pm. Come recent times, but this one seems to have wow waterways, that is currently underway. masters from India, Tibet and China. It along, get to know people living in your neighbourhood and enjoy dinner at a local factor and has the support of the Docklands Support for the restoration of the Alma will be open between 10am and 5pm daily restaurant. Chamber of Commerce because it will Doepel is going very well. Th e chamber is and entry is free. However, donations are enhance Docklands as a visitor destination. very keen to see a return of Melbourne’s happily accepted. Th ere will be food and Th at is some of the many good news items It is estimated it could attract more than 5 maritime heritage. Plans are currently refreshments available for sale. in Docklands. If you want to keep your million visitors annually and potentially underway for an auction night fund-raiser at fi nger on the pulse and be in the know as Th e Docklands News and Chamber of generate $230 million in revenue for Victoria. a local venue with views over the water. Th e things happen, then LIKE the following local Commerce would like to see you all at auction dinner is planned to occur during Facebook pages: www.facebook.com/pages/ Th e Chamber of Commerce is also throwing the next networking lunch. Th is lunch is the regular Docklands fi reworks to add an Docklands-is-Beautiful/263936710311261 its support behind activation of the very popular and often fully subscribed so extra dimension of entertainment for the www.facebook.com/DCCchamber waterways. It is apparent from recent events, ensure you book in plenty of time to avoid night. www.facebook.com/pages/Docklands- where a ferry service is included, that visitors disappointment. Th e next lunch will be held News/304870494656 are very supportive of the water as a means Th e chamber is looking for businesses in at Renzo’s on Friday, March 13. Renzo’s Bar of access. Th e water attracts visitors, and Docklands who would like to support the and Cafe Italiano at 46 NewQuay Promenade Docklands is defi nitely on the move and is questions have been raised why there are restoration program and donate goods or is one of the Docklands originals but it’s set to become a major place of interest to no ferries between Docklands and other services for the auction night. Businesses will taken until now to host a networking lunch Melburnians and visitors alike! Discover the precincts such as St Kilda, Williamstown be acknowledged, and we hope to see many there. Th e menu is delicious and the day secret today.
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Th is last month I have been commuting into I walk along Adderley St, past Festival Hall instead of only in the sunshine. Docklands on the train – the Upfi eld line – (thought bubble #1 – I must get out and see I must say, it has paid off . My friend Ber has from Brunswick, a mere 7km away but a trip more live music), down the street that goes been given me lots of positive affi rmation/ that can take over an hour on the tram. under the bridge (thought bubble #2 – OMG validation/support for my eff orts (which I’m breathing in so many car fumes it’s not Spontaneity has been at play when I get to pale in comparison to her 10km run/sprint worth the exercise), and along Harbour North Melbourne station where I have three she achieves every morning at 4.30am while Esplanade, beside the water, and the choices: I am fast asleep and dreaming of ice-cold jellyfi sh, and the boats (thought bubble #3 – I glasses of sav blanc). A 20-minute commute through the city love this walk I really must do it everyday!). loop to Southern Cross and then onto the But I still haven’t succumbed to consumer Strangely, I have been feeling fi tter and Collins St tram or walk to work; pressure and become the proud owner of a stronger for it. I fi gure if I feel less stressed, wristwatch style device that measures my Get off the train and change platforms more sane and altogether better this must steps, or a pedometer. and get onto a train that goes to Flinders mean something right? St/Southern Cross – also 20 minutes; and For me there is something lovely about So ... I’ve taken to doing what everyone doing something you like doing, which Get off the train and walk from North does when they have expended eff ort doing happens to be good for you. Melbourne to work – yes, it’s 20 minutes. something that is vaguely like work and reaped some rewards from it – become a So there. I rarely make my choice until seconds before ZEALOT. reaching North Melbourne. I don’t know Until next time. why – and I guess I don’t need to over- I’ve been talking about my new one-week- Maria X analyse it – but I have been choosing to get old routine like I’ve been doing it for a year… off at North Melbourne and walk. like I’ve been walking rain hail or shine –
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Located on the Yarra River at 717 Flinders St, Docklands, the Mission to Seafarers (MtS) has operated as part of the seafaring community since 1917.
So far this year, more than 1500 seafarers are important. curing ... that is a friend who cares.” have visited the mission and certainly, At any one time, there are about 1.4 million For seafarers, their shore leave is profoundly from the MtS Flying Angel Club (as it is WITH ANDREA FLEMING seafarers at sea. Th e seafaring community important and their interaction with a MtS known to seafarers), via Seafarers’ Rest and is responsible for 95 per cent of world trade port chaplain or volunteers can be healing across Seafarers’ Bridge, the precinct has a and we rely on them to bring our daily needs. and helpful. distinctly maritime theme that welcomes visiting crew to a “home away from home” For the MtS, January was a sorrowful start to During March you can visit the My Little during their shore leave. the year. Reports of the loss of seven Polish Melbourne Girl exhibition at Library at the and one Filipino crew from a cargo ship MV Dock. Th e exhibition from MtS Victoria’s Th e MtS is one of Australia’s oldest charitable Cemfjord and, just days later, two Filipino Heritage Collection, shares an insight into institutions dating back to 1857 in the port of seafarers were reported to have perished the life of the mission in the early 1920s. Melbourne, and provides an on-shore facility in the sinking of the Bahamas-fl agged bulk Of course, whilst much has changed in and extended services that operate daily carrier Bulk Jupiter. From this incident, a shipping since then, the now heritage-listed from 10m to 10pm. further 16 other crewmen were reported MtS building remains active daily and so missing, and are now feared dead. does the need for community for those who Visiting crew know that it’s a “sure thing” At this time, MtS Cyprus Port Chaplain, otherwise live and work in isolated and often during their leave, that between Southbank’s Ken Wiseman, is a voice of advocacy for the harsh conditions at sea. DFO stores and JB Hi-Fi, they can get most welfare of the seafarers’ families impacted by of their necessary items. It’s kind of like If you are interested to support this the tragedy. going camping – preparing for a long stretch work please visit the website www. “out bush” without communication and Henri Nouwen, a Dutch-born priest, missiontoseafarers.com.au. You can conveniences and then, after time, you stop professor and writer once said: “Th e friend also fi nd Mission to Seafarers Victoria on at a place for supplies. Arriving in port is who can be silent with us in a moment of Facebook or visit 717 Flinders St, Docklands. like this for seafarers, except they are not despair or confusion, who can stay with us camping. Rather, they are working to tight in an hour of grief and bereavement, who Andrea Fleming is CEO of the timelines, so shore-leave and convenience can tolerate not knowing ... not healing, not Mission to Seafarers
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At Th e Conder Restaurant in NewQuay, there’s an option for everyone.
Whether you like laksa or risotto, sashimi or Th e restaurant is also fully licensed, meaning scotch fi llet steak, Th e Conder Restaurant is guests can enjoy a drink with their meals sure to keep you satisfi ed and won’t cost you too, something you can’t do at a fast food a fortune. restaurant. “With our range we have an option to suit any At the same time, Th e Conder also off ers customer,” managing director Charlie Tu said. the convenience of takeaway, making it an easy option to take back to the offi ce or According to Mr Tu, Th e Conder off ers a apartment, according to Mr Tu. range of European and Asian cuisines, with most meals on the menu priced between $10 Mr Tu said new meals will be added to the to $14. menu regularly and staff will keep guests informed of the fresh additions. “For me it’s all about off ering a lot of choice,” Mr Tu said. “Th ere aren’t many restaurants “Every time a customer comes in my manager off ering such a wide range of Asian and will let them know what new items we have on European cuisines.” the menu,” Mr Tu said. Th e restaurant opened at the base of the “Th e main point for me is having European Conder apartment tower two months ago and Asian cuisine and keep new meals and Mr Tu said it was a convenient option for coming through,” he said. local workers and residents. Mr Tu said the main goal for the restaurant “Why bother shopping or cooking if you can was to provide great service and great meals come here and have a restaurant meal?” Mr to residents and workers in Docklands. Tu said. Th e Conder Restaurant is located at 8-10 “And why have fast food when you can enjoy NewQuay Promenade. a restaurant quality meal for around the Visit www.theconder.com.au or call Th e Conder Restaurant manager Tommy Shum. same price?” he added. 9670 8388. IT’S ALL ABOUT THE COFFEE
If you’re a coff ee connoisseur then chances are you’ve already paid a visit to new kid on the block Little Bean Dockside.
Robert Mancini and Vince Leone opened the years ago and haven’t looked back since. Collins St cafe in January and say so far they “Four years later and we’re still going have been “fl at-out”. strong,” Mr Mancini said. According to Mr Mancini, Little Bean Little Bean Dockside is the pair’s fi rst Dockside is “all about the coff ee”. venture with a kitchen and Mr Leone said “We specialise in single-origin roasts, the all-day breakfast was a great option for we roast our own coff ee and we’re very local corporates. fussy about our coff ee,” Mr Mancini said. “We’re trying to cater for all the corporates “Everything is secondary to the coff ee here.” in Docklands with something quick, but also “We have our own house blend, which we good for you,” Mr Leone said. roast ourselves and then we have our single origin that come from Costa Rica, Kenya, El With a large seating area, and plenty of Salvador, Rwanda and Mexico.” tables, Mr Mancini said Little Bean Dockside was also a great place for work meetings. “What sets us apart is our attention to detail with the coff ee, we’re very fastidious with He said the cafe also off ered corporate the way we make it,” he said. “Th at shows catering. because we have customers who are trying And if you’re looking for something sweet our coff ee and coming back.” to go with your coff ee, Little Bean Dockside Th e cafe also serves a full range of loose-leaf has a range of cakes and biscuits, with teas, along with cold brew tea and coff ee something for almost everyone. through a nitrogen fi lter. “We’re getting into some healthier options Little Bean Dockside is Mr Mancini and Mr and tailoring for diff erent requirements like Leone’s third venture together, with two paleo, vegan and gluten-free,” Mr Mancini other cafes in the CBD. said. According to Mr Mancini, the Docklands He said the cafe planned to introduce a location is “going great guns”. lunch menu and a bar on Friday nights, tailoring to the after-work crowd. In another life, the pair worked in the corporate world but both decided they Little Bean Dockside is located at the base of needed a change around the same time. the Aurecon building at 850 Collins St. Coff ee lovers themselves, they opened their Visit www.littlebeandockside.com.au for fi rst cafe, Little Bean Blue, three and a half more information. Little Bean Dockside co-owners Vince Leone and Robert Mancini.
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Hopes for the ‘other’ east- west link
Proponents of the Melbourne B1 Veloway are confi dent that the new State Government will accept their novel idea to separate cyclists from CBD motorists and pedestrians.
Speedway is coming to Docklands' Etihad Stadium. If accepted and fi nally built, the Veloway cycle path would be “clipped” to the outside of the 1.7km railway viaduct, passing over Banana Alley and six intersections, between Flinders St and Getting up to speed Southern Cross stations. Th e consortium behind the novel idea has taken to calling the Veloway “the Th ree-time speedway world champion Ole Olsen visited Docklands last month, ahead of the other east-west link” and is hopeful of upcoming Speedway Grand Prix. a better reception from the new Labor government than the original east-west road link. Th e grand prix will be held at Docklands’ construct a speedway track. “Bringing FIM Speedway Grand Prix racing Etihad Stadium on October 24 and Olsen will to Etihad Stadium has been on our agenda “At this stage, all we are seeking from lead the track construction team, which will “Etihad Stadium is one of the biggest venues for some time and is a tremendous coup for government is a commitment to fund a consist of six European track specialists. on the circuit which means we’ll be able to Melbourne,” Sergeant said. fuller feasibility study which we believe build the largest and quickest track of the will prove the business case and show Olsen will work alongside Etihad Stadium’s grand prix championship series,” he said. “We’re looking forward to an exciting fi ve a net state benefi t for the state and for arena management team and operations years of SGP action and are in no doubt it all Melbournian’s,” said consortium department team in the lead up to the event Etihad stadium signed a fi ve-year deal to will become a hugely popular event due to spokesperson Grant O’Donnell. to source local materials to design and stage the Australian FIM Speedway Grand its spectator atmosphere.” construct the track and safety fence. Prix in Melbourne with rights holders BSI Mr O’Donnell, a director of Melbourne Speedway in October last year. Th e event already appears to be acting as Life-form Development, said the Although the stadium has most a signifi cant attractor to Docklands, with Veloway would provide an important link commonly hosted sporting events such Etihad Stadium CEO Paul Sergeant said he 63 per cent of ticket sales so far coming connecting Melbourne’s bicycle networks as AFL, soccer and cricket, Olsen said was excited to bring more world-class sport from outside Victoria and a further 7 per from Cremorne, Richmond in the east to the venue was the perfect location to to the stadium. cent internationally. Docklands in the west.
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