A Broader Debate Over Green Space in the Suburb Is Sure to Continue

December-January 2020, Issue 103 The Voice of Postcode 3006 and Montague 见 30 页

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Community loses Boyd Park battle

The City of Melbourne has endorsed a planning application for a development on the edge of Boyd Park, marking the beginning of the end of the contest over the site while a broader debate over green space in the suburb is sure to continue.

words by Meg Hill Boyd Park. PLANNING Multiple deals with a previous developer, Mackie, fell through. It was only last year that PDG was unveiled Councillors unanimously voted in a as the new buyer, but the Boyd Park Future Melbourne Committee (FMC) was built and funded by the council meeting on December 1 to endorse in the meantime. the application from developer PDG Although multiple councillors for a 42-storey tower on the west- declared sympathy with the senti- ern edge of the park with proposed ment expressed through community conditions. opposition, they said the framework The application will now await for the development was created by approval from the Minister for previous councils. Planning Richard Wynne. Cr Nicholas Reece said it was a There were 128 written submis- challenging application to consider. sions to the meeting, the overwhelm- “On the one hand I’m very sym- Sustainability wins again In another victory for the community, the Southbank Sustainability Group’s ing majority of which requested that pathetic to some of the submissions impact on the environment and the local community has been recognised the council oppose the development. we heard from our submitters Photo by John Tadigiri again with yet another award. Continued on page 8. There was strong opposition from tonight who represent residents in local residents to giving up a portion Southbank; on the other hand I think of the park, currently occupied by a it needs to be said that there is a lot basketball court and pop-up orchard, that is very commendable about this that they said was cherished by a particular proposal,” Cr Reece said. Crown backed down on new taxi system community deprived of open green Cr Reece commended the build- space. ing’s six-star green star rating, the words by David Schout by police, fare-searching drivers travelling north on Artemis Pattichi from Southbank inclusion of 40 affordable housing SAFETY & SECURITY Clarendon St seek to turn right into the Crown taxi rank. Sustainability Group addressed the units, and 920 sqm of community However, as the rank fills up, and given only a small meeting to oppose the application. facility space at ground and level one number of cars can turn on a green arrow, the resulting “That activated green space has of the proposed building. A new taxi system designed to alleviate late-night traffic congestion can see taxis banked back to the Whiteman St become the heart of our community, “In terms of the development and chaos on Clarendon St was shut down at the last minute intersection and beyond. and something you know very well financial framework, that was a de- by Crown Casino, according to Southbank Police. Residents in nearby high-rises have reported a “nightly has been missing in Southbank for so cision made by council many, many, The proposed new “feeder station” under the Kings cacophony from 10pm to 4am” due to frustrated drivers long,” she said. many years ago,” he said. Way overpass, where drivers would pick up a ticket be- using their horns. “It’s not going to be a park anymore “What we’re considering this eve- fore presenting it at the casino’s western-end taxi rank, A new “feeder” system sought to alleviate this issue by if you take away that part.” ning is the planning application and was designed to reduce the gridlock on busy Friday and ensuring a more even flow of traffic. The application has been long in that regard the planning controls Saturday evenings that was causing congestion, safety and Drivers who had not collected a ticket from the pro- foreshadowed by the council’s plans are reasonably clear.” noise issues. posed underpass booth would have been swiftly moved for the site, but its submission in Cr Rohan Leppert said it was ap- But according to the police Crown pulled out of the on. September reignited opposition from parent that Southbank lacked open trial system late last year. While much of the now redundant cab rank under- residents to the plans. space. “Crown ultimately were reluctant to do it,” Southbank neath Kings Way is the subject of plans for new commu- The council originally purchased “This is one of our urban renewal Station Commander Senior Sergeant Alexandra O’Toole nity space as part of the City of Melbourne’s City Road the land – which includes the Boyd areas that didn’t adequately plan for told Southbank News. Masterplan, the council was understood to be supportive Community Hub, the Boyd Park and open space, and retro-engineering “We had members rostered and it was all set to go, and of the police’s trial measures. the development site – in 2007, with some open space into one of the most then Crown pulled the pin on it,” she said. “They [Crown] didn’t believe the taxi drivers were plans to sell off a portion for devel- dense parts of the country is In what has previously been labelled a “20-year issue” Continued on page 2. opment to fund the creation of the Continued on page 2.

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Crown backed down on new taxi system

CONTACT Continued from page 1. Suite 108, 198 Harbour Esplanade Docklands 3008 actually going to put themselves in that taxi southbanklocalnews.com.au feeder as they reckon it might deny them a fare. Tel: 8689 7980 So, they didn’t think there was going to be co- operation,” Senior Sergeant O’Toole confirmed. EDITOR Crown did not respond to a request for com- Sean Car ment from Southbank News. PUBLISHER The issue has not surfaced since March 23, Hyperlocal News Pty Ltd when Crown closed their operations due to ABN: 57 623 558 725 COVD-19 restrictions. On November 25 the casino reopened its ADVERTISING gaming floor, but to just 1000 patrons. Hyper-local print works for advertisers However, Senior Sergeant O’Toole said po- in our digital world because local people lice expected the taxi issue to return when casi- are interested in local news. no operations returned to pre-pandemic levels, ▲ The proposal for Boyd Park. To sell to the Southbank community, and were currently working through another contact Jack Hayes on 0401 031 236 or new system to ease the local issue. [email protected] The plan, which is still being developed, could involve closing the troublesome right-turning Community loses Reader contributions are welcome. lane, forcing drivers instead to travel north on Send letters, articles and images to: Clarendon St across the Yarra River towards Boyd Park battle [email protected] Flinders Street, before turning around and re- ▲ Taxis blocking Clarendon St: a regular sight. turning to the casino for a fare. Continued from page 1. The deadline for the February edition “Hopefully that would mean it wouldn’t have is February 4, 2021. the impact on that intersection, because it’s a illegally outside Eureka Tower in what the City exceptionally difficult, expensive and chal- SOCIAL MEDIA longer stretch of road going back to Flinders of Melbourne has said is part of a “serious poli- lenging,” Cr Leppert said. TwitterFollow us on Twitter St than having taxis turning [right],” Senior cy issue” and an “intractable problem”. “The question is: does this application align @SOUTHBANK_News Sergeant O’Toole said. In the past, readers have told Southbank News with the planning scheme and should a permit “They [taxis] then won’t be relying upon an of overcrowding on Riverside Quay and even issue? The answer is yes; that doesn’t mean that FACEBOOK-SQUARELike us on Facebook arrow, it would obviously just be a green light as the complete blocking of nearby Cook Street, no-one in this room doesn’t believe that we Southbank Local News opposed to just five or six cars coming through which at times has sparked angry confrontation. need to work a hell of a lot harder to leave a on an arrow. It would be green for a lot longer, Similarly, to Crown, the issue has softened greener open space for Southbank.” instagramFollow us on Instagram so we would hope that would improve the traf- for much of 2020 due to the pandemic accord- In light of the disappointment of Southbank @southbanklocalnews fic flow. ing to Senior Sergeant O’Toole. Boulevard, which will deliver less green space “There’s actually not even 1500 people in She said enforcement of that issue mirrored than what many residents had hoped, attention Opinions expressed by contributors are not Crown at the moment so it’s not the beast it nor- the casino. now turns to the proposal for a green park over necessarily shared by the publisher. mally is. So, we won’t be able to test [the new “That was causing a lot of issues. The high- CityLink which was originally touted in the hyperlocalnews.com.au system] properly until we’ve got it operating at way patrol and our members were down there 2010 Structure Plan. [email protected] a much larger capacity. fining people almost daily. But it’s the same The City of Melbourne is expected to meet “We’re definitely looking at an alternative problem; it’s fine when we’re sitting there in our with the Southbank Residents’ Association when the COVID restrictions are lifted and we [police] car, but as soon as you leave, bang, the (SRA) in the new year to discuss opportunities can do something.” issue returns. If you’re not there, it’s just chaos.” for more green space in Southbank. Another Southbank location that has dealt In October, the council resolved to undertake For more, read Southbank Sustainability with taxi issues in the past is Riverside Quay. a review of the rank that had been a source of Group’s column on page 29, and SRA president For years, scores of taxis are have parked contention for a number of years • Tony Penna’s column on page 27 •

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Convention Centre Place at South Wharf has become an epicentre in the ongoing fight to prevent the coronavirus (COVID-19) from once again breaking out into the community. ▲ A render of a basketball court underneath Kings Way. When the first international flights arrived at Tullamarine on the morning of December 7, at least three SkyBuses were destined for South City Rd space Wharf. By noon two buses had offloaded around 30 needs more work returning nationals to the Pan Pacific Hotel and a third was parked outside the Novotel. Police and Australian Defence Force (ADF) PLANNING personnel blocked off sections of Convention Centre Place to escort passengers into these Southbank Police Station commander Snr Sgt quarantine hotels, redirecting shoppers from Alex O’Toole has said a lot more work needs to DFO using the pedestrian crossing to the car be done by the City of Melbourne on its plan to park. transform the Kings Way under croft into a new With around 170 ADF officers expected community space. to monitor the area as part of the new hotel A vision of the council’s 2016 City Road quarantine program, the Novotel is one of two ▲ The first international travellers return to hotel quarantine. Masterplan, the unused space currently hous- hotels in the city designated to accommodate ing a redundant cab rank is set to be turned into those with symptoms. new space for the community with basketball On October 1, Victoria Police took over the courts and other recreational facilities under security of the hotel after The Age reported a the plans. breach in the security. But following a briefing with Southbank When the proprietor of the Urban Hub Police and Crown Casino on December 8, Snr Foodstore opposite arrived to open his shop he Sgt O’Toole told Southbank News that both found 30 police cars on his doorstep. police and Crown would require a number of Since then the precinct has settled into an safety issues to be addressed before giving their uneasy peace and locals are taking the latest support. developments in their strides, hoping that the “It’s about the security of the people using the resumption of flights will bring in much-need- space,” she said. “There are some complexities ed business. with it.” “We’re used to it,” a worker at the Urban Hub “From a policing perspective, opening it up said about the latest drama. “It’s been that way to people doesn’t always help. Offences occur in for many months.” busy areas as well.” James Thass, a worker at Timberland in “Crown were very much of the same opinion. DFO, said he had been feeling safe since police The City of Melbourne will have to put some took over the security of the hotel. measures in place around adequate lighting, “People listen to police, not security guards,” CCTV and security to make sure it doesn’t be- he said in relation to an incident back between come an attractive place for people to commit lockdowns when people in quarantine came offences.” ▲ Timberland retailer James Thass. ▲ Taxi-driver Alusine Bundu. into DFO for some “retail therapy”. Progress on the City Road Masterplan has “They had a chat [with sales staff]. They said been delayed for nearly three years, with the they’d just come from the hotel. They’d come only action carried out to date being a new pe- to browse. That was during the period Daniel arrived. He got there at 4am and had to wait they might not know where the hot spots are,” destrian crossing at Alexandra Avenue between Andrews said retail was still open. The place until 9am before he got a fare. Mr Thass said. Princes Bridge and Linlithgow Avenue. was a ghost town.” “There was not much happening at the air- Meanwhile, it’s expected that neighbouring Plans for the undercroft area also including James has worked through the various stages port,” he said. “This was my first job from the Southbank hotels at Crown Casino will act as a new dog park on Moray St, and an upgraded of lockdown, from being open to having to airport in four months.” a quarantine hub for Australian Open tennis park on the corner of Queensbridge St and City drive in by car and enter through one entrance He said his income has dropped by 95 per players in the new year, with The Age reporting Rd, and a number of stakeholders, including on level two. cent since the pandemic hit, with rides by the news in November. Yarra Trams and the Department of Transport, “Between April and June we were open in country people from Southern Cross Station to It’s understood that negotiations between are affected by the project. small periods,” he said. “That’s when all the Melbourne hospitals keeping him going. Tennis Australia and the Department of Health “Southbank is devoid of a lot of open space stuff happened. In the second lockdown we had The local economy depends on tourists, trad- and Human Services (DHHS) will see Crown so I can definitely see the merit in it,” Snr Sgt to sign in.” ers say, and they are playing down the risk of – most likely Promenade and not Towers – as O’Toole said. “They [the council] need to do a Taxi driver Alusine Bundu was at the airport hotel quarantine. one of two or three hotels used to house tennis lot more consultation but I can’t see this hap- on the morning the first international flights “Many people [customers] are tourists and players • pening for another two years.” •

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words by Katie Johnson means you can have more people,” Mr Slusarek STRATA said. “We understand that in multi-dwelling facilities there could be peaks and troughs in the Despite Premier Daniel Andrews announcing use of the facilities so it’s up to the discretion the easing of restrictions on December 6, many of individual OCs to decide how they want to residential buildings have yet to open their implement the guidelines.” ▲ Brendan, Jennifer and Adam Keyte at Blondie. ▲ DJs provide entertainment for patrons. communal facilities out of fear of being fined. Gyms and pools will also require an electron- Recreational areas, swimming pools and ic registration system so that there is a record gyms are still subject to density quotas and of who has used the space, as well as thorough Blondie does things differently cleaning protocols which many owners’ corpo- cleaning twice a day. rations (OCs) have found unclear. Across all common spaces in buildings and el- words by Sean Car “We’re not completely rushed anymore,” he Southbank Residents; Association (SRA) evators, the two-metre square rule still applies. photography by Jim Lee said. “We’re adapting the businesses to what president Tony Penna said that OCs were “There is still a need to have electronic re- BUSINESS locals want.” frustrated that the impact of restrictions on cords management in residential buildings for “When someone is coming to a show they’re residential towers had been ignored and that contract tracing,” Mr Slusarek said. often tense because they want to get to the building managers had been left on hold for Mr Slusarek also said the government was Favourite Southbank local Blondie Bar has like show on time. Whereas now we have tables prolonged periods of time while trying to clar- working on creating a dedicated channel of many Melbourne businesses “pivoted” back throughout the night and the pace is different ify the guidelines. communication with residential buildings to towards its local community in 2020. and we don’t have time limits on how long you “You can ring [the Department of Health] ensure that the guidelines were clear and con- The family-owned business of brothers Adam can stay. As owners we can wander around and three times in one day and get three different stantly updated. and Brendan Keyte, who have operated Blondie meet everyone.” answers for the exact same question,” Mr Penna “We’re in the process of opening up a specific and adjoining Script for the past eight and 12 Serving up a delicious French Asian menu, said. channel of communication for multi-dwelling years, respectively, has become a much-loved in addition to a pizza menu served out of the During a Southbank Owners Corporation buildings and the government so that we can up go-to for many locals, workers and visitors to Script kitchen, Blondie is quickly transitioning Network (SOCN) meeting with the Department the ante on simplifying the messages and get- the Arts Precinct. into a place for Southbankers to call their own. of Job’s Industry Coordination and Recovery ting them to you more often,” Mr Slusarek said. But with COVID-19 forcing both of their The recently-completed Arts Gateway out- director Daniel Slusarek on December 8, Although many residents were eager to have Southbank venues to close during the height door space as part of the council’s Southbank members attempted to clarify the rules around full use of their building’s facilities back, Mr of the pandemic, Adam Keyte told Southbank Boulevard upgrade has also given Blondie and communal spaces. Slusarek said further easing of restrictions in News that while Script was looking forward to Script more room for outdoor seating that they Mr Slusarek said that for gyms in residential residential buildings would be subject to health returning in the new year, Blondie had already never had. buildings, patrons would still need to obey the advice. sought to change its business model since re- Known for its regular live entertainment four-metre square rule if staff were present, or “The reality is that until we get a vaccine and opening in November. offerings, the new outdoor space gives them an eight metre-square rule if the gyms were even post-vaccine we’re going to have to contin- With Script forming part of the Melbourne even more room to move and Mr Keyte said unstaffed. ue to be vigilant,” Mr Slusarek said. Theatre Company’s (MTC’s) Southbank Theatre locals could expect regular DJS on Thursdays To increase the number of patrons during In July, the Department of Health and and Blondie part of the Melbourne Recital and Saturdays, as well as its popular “Jazz Jams” peak times, he said that OCs could have a Human Services (DHHS) released guidelines Centre (MRC), Mr Keyte said his pre-COVID on Fridays. COVID-safe marshal to monitor the space, for residents and OCs to limit the transmission clientele had largely been those attending the- With MTC reopening for its first show on which could take the form of a resident who has of COVID-19 in multi dwelling buildings, atre and concerts. January 29 and the MRC returning in February, undertaken the free online training. which followed two roundtable meetings con- But with both MTC and MRC having been the precinct is set to come alive in a whole new “The reality here is it’s just balancing out the ducted by the Department of Job, Precincts and closed since April, he said the restrictions had way in 2021. risks and if you do have a COVID-safe marshal Regions. given the business a chance to slow down and Blondie Bar is open Tuesdays to Saturdays. who is actively monitoring and cleaning the Many OCs have already called for the guide- connect with local residents. For more information visit blondiebar.com.au • spaces that provides risk mitigation which lines to be urgently reviewed and updated •

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Southbank will soon be home to Australia’s largest gallery of contemporary art and design with the construction of NGV Contemporary now underway. The new gallery will sit behind the existing NGV on Southbank Boulevard amid a new 18,000 sqm public garden, linking Arts Centre Melbourne and NGV International on St Kilda Rd to Sturt St. Southbank Residents’ Association (SRA) president Tony Penna said the project had been “a long time coming” since it was announced by ex-Minister for Creative Industries Martin Foley in 2018. “We were sceptical after the original announcement about how much traction it would get, but now the government has made significant progress the community is very excited,” Mr Penna said. As part of the project, the new public gardens will transform the densely populated Arts Precinct into a greener space with vibrant plants that change with the seasons. It will also include a collection of spaces ▲ A render of the future NGV Contemporary and the new linear park connecting Southbank Boulevard to Hamer Hall. for performances, gathering, installations and festivals that will attract visitors from all over the country. Melbourne architects HASSELL and New York practice have already begun work on the gardens, which involve decking over Sturt St ❝ between City Rd and Southbank Boulevard. Yarra River Business Association (YRBA) The Arts Precinct has been president and Arts Centre Melbourne executive evolving for the past 40 years officer Jeremy Vincent said the transformation project would provide “a new meeting and and after a lot of haphazard gathering space” on the other side of the Yarra planning, this is a chance River which would aid Melbourne’s economic recovery. to put the icing on all of the “The Arts Precinct has been evolving for existing❝ elements. the past 40 years and after a lot of haphazard planning, this is a chance to put the icing on all of the existing elements,” Mr Vincent said. “It’s a great opportunity for all the Southbank organisations to come together and provide a wonderful community asset both for Melbourne and Victoria and complement what creative hub in the city and create a linkage goes on at Federation Square on the other side between NGV’s new building, the ballet and the of the river.” performing arts centre to create a harmonious NGV Contemporary is part of the first space,” Mr Vincent said. stage of the $1.4 billion Melbourne Arts When completed, NGV’s new gallery is Precinct Transformation project funded by the expected to employ 200 people and bring in 2020/2021 Victorian budget. thousands of visitors every year. Later stages of the project will include Minister for Creative Industries Danny upgrades at Art Centre Melbourne’s Theatres Pearson said the project as a whole would Building, which will create more than 5000 reinstate Melbourne as the cultural capital of local construction sector jobs and help drive Australia. Victoria’s economic recovery. “NGV Contemporary and the new 18,000 Arts Centre Melbourne will also run a new sqm public garden will transform our Arts Centre for Creativity, which will house spaces Precinct into one of the most exciting creative and facilities for Victoria’s small to medium and cultural destinations in the world,” Mr and independent arts sector, a new performing Pearson said. arts gallery and an expanded Australian Music NGV director Tony Ellwood said, “NGV Vault. Contemporary will be a dynamic cultural hub Mr Vincent said the Art Centre Melbourne that all Victorians will be proud to call their upgrades would elevate the space to a new level own. It will present unrivalled opportunity and provide support to Melbourne’s artists. to showcase Australian and international art, ▲ A render of the new public open space in Southbank. “These new facilities will provide a great design and architecture to the world.” •

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New heritage controls revised words by Meg Hill requisite degree of cohesion.” HERITAGE “Further, the panel did not support the Heritage Overlay proposed for places in circumstances where the buildings had been The City of Melbourne will consider deleting redeveloped since the review was conducted a number of buildings from proposed heritage or for two places for which it determined the controls in Southbank due in part to recent threshold for local heritage significance had not demolitions and redevelopments. been met.” The proposed Melbourne Planning Scheme A number of sites within the proposed City Amendment C305 was drawn from a 2017 re- Rd precinct had been demolished or redevel- view into Southbank heritage. But the council’s oped, resulting in “substantial fragmentation” recommendations have had to undergo changes according to the report. to reflect development in the area and recom- The report said council management sup- mendations from an independent planning ported all of the independent planning panel’s panel. recommendations either in part or in full, ex- The amendment originally proposed to apply cept a recommendation to remove the Crown a heritage overlay to 17 new individual places Chemical Company building at 63-65 City Rd as well as a new heritage overlay precinct along from a heritage overlay. City Rd and two new group listings for lane- The planning panel recommended that the ways and substations. building be removed from the amendment due But the new recommendation that will go to a live permit for demolition and redevelop- before the council on December 8 proposes the ment on the site. heritage overlay apply to 14 new places, drop- But council management said it did not sup- ping the recommendation for a new overlay on port removing the heritage overlay while the a City Rd “Industrial and Warehouse precinct” heritage fabric still remained. and a number of other places. Sites that are proposed to be removed from “The panel recognised that Southbank has the proposed amendment due to demolition undergone substantial change since the review or redevelopment of buildings under consider- Sustainability wins again! was undertaken in 2017,” a report from council ation include the Krosky Bros building at 67-69 management read. City Rd and parts of the former PMG postal words by Sean Car “The panel did not support Heritage Overlay workshops at 45-99 Sturt St. SUSTAINABILITY HO1214 City Road Industrial and Warehouse If endorsed by councillors on December 8 Precinct, finding that while it may have once the recommendations will be submitted to the been a cohesive precinct it now lacked the Minister for Planning for final approval • The Southbank Sustainability Group’s (SSG’s) impact on the environment and the local community has been recognised again with yet another award. Councils polarised on housing Following its success in the 2019 City of Melbourne’s Melbourne Awards, taking out the win in the environment category, the passionate words by Meg Hill municipality”. group of sustainability-focused locals was last HOUSING The strategy’s framework contrasts sharp- month acknowledged as part of the Sustainable ly with comments from representatives of Cities Awards. The City of Melbourne has sought to lift its af- the neighbouring Cities of Stonnington, An initiative of one of Australia’s oldest fordable housing benchmark while neighbour- Boroondara and Bayside following the state environmental groups Keep Victoria Beautiful ing councils moved in an opposite direction fol- government announcement. (KVB), the Sustainable Cities Awards recognise lowing the state government’s announcement The Age reported that Boroondara Mayor and celebrate positive actions taken by com- of a $5.3 billion social housing program. Garry Thompson, Stonnington chief executive munities in urban areas to protect and enhance ❝ City of Melbourne councillors will consid- Jacqui Weatherill and Bayside Mayor Laurence their local environments. er plans to increase the supply of affordable Evans complained councils and local residents SSG co-founder Artemis Pattichi said the It’s really encouraged us to housing in their municipality on December 8. were sidelined by the fast-tracked initiative that group was honoured to have won the com- keep going and pass on our

A strategy proposed by council management gave the state government – not local councils – munity environment award ahead of so many would mandate up to 25 per cent of all future the final word on development proposals. other incredible finalists, such as the Yarra recipes of success to other residential development on land owned by the But City of Melbourne Lord Mayor Sally Riverkeeper Association. communities.❝ council be dedicated to affordable housing. Capp said the current lack of affordable housing “It’s a great honour and we understand that The policy is a step up from the council’s puts pressure on our city’s housing options and our work is more visible within our city, but to 2014 housing strategy which committed to impacted key workers and people who were win an award at a state level it’s a huge honour providing up to 15 per cent of dwellings on underemployed or unemployed. and we weren’t expecting it. It goes to show council-owned land available for affordable “Independent analysis shows that Melbourne that all the seemingly small steps we take add housing. The policy resulted in the expected 40 had a shortfall of at least 5500 affordable rental up over time and do make a difference,” she said. affordable apartments in Southbank’s Boyd re- homes in 2019,” the Lord Mayor said. “It’s really encouraged us to keep going and its sights set on a new composting hub in the development and 48 at the Munro development “We recognise that a vibrant and inclusive pass on our recipes of success to other commu- precinct and continues to hold regular meet- next to Queen Victoria Market. city relies on a diverse community and a range nities. Any win for SSG is a win for Southbank ups and workshops • The boost is an explicit nod to the state gov- of housing options. and a win for sustainability in general because ernment’s recent social housing announcement. “It’s expected that the COVID-19 pandemic it gives people a chance to see things done dif- A report from council management said the will lead to an even greater demand for afford- ferently and that it can be effective and work.” strategy was updated following the announce- able homes in the short term.” The group continues to inspire positive ment “to reinforce council’s commitment The proposed strategy would also commit change in the community from its home at the For more information: to partner with the Victorian Government, council to leasing one of its owned sites to Boyd Community Hub. Having convinced the facebook.com/ community housing providers and industry develop an affordable rental housing project • City of Melbourne to establish a community to deliver more affordable housing within the garden as part of Boyd Park, the group now has SouthbankSustainabilityGroup

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Please support our advertisers because without them we would have no Southbank News December-January 2020, Issue 103 9 Should council step in to regulate short-stay operators? words by Katie Johnson operators to register and residents are able to amenity and security of our homes that we COUNCIL AFFAIRS consult the government if they have any issues. thought we had lost forever,” Ms Francis said. This regulation also exists internationally, “The challenge now is to reclaim the title of with London requiring a planning permit for the most liveable city in the world and make With the majority of the City of Melbourne’s short-stays in residential buildings and New sure all stakeholders have a say as things go back (CoM) 180,000 residents living in apartments, York having banned them outright for stays of to normal.” residents’ groups across the city are proposing “Residents have the right less than 30 days. Currently, the CoM doesn’t have the power to that the council forms a dedicated unit focused But Mr Bacon said as the CoM didn’t require issue land use permits to short-stay operators. on the needs of apartment-dwellers. to feel safe and secure in short-stay operators to have a land-use permit, To do so, the Minister for Planning would One of the major concerns cited during a their home, get a good it’s difficult to keep track of how many there need to amend the Victorian Planning Division Resident’s First meeting in October was the were and how they operated. to distinguish between different types of resi- lack of regulation around short-stay opera- night’s sleep and not “The regulation here is very light-touch and dential accommodation. tors, which has resulted in decreased amenity subsidise the business basically endorses short-term letting so you can Although it would present a significant task and security in apartment buildings around do it 365 days a year and you can have one night for the council, Cr Rohan Leppert said that The Melbourne. operations of others.” minimum stays,” Mr Bacon said. Greens fully supported amending the legisla- Docklands resident Dr Janette Corcoran, “It’s very disappointing regulation compared tion to better regulate land use. who recently ran for the CoM as a councillor to other cities around the world.” “Council has an important role to support candidate on the Residents First ticket, said With regulation decided by individual build- owners’ corporations and apartment residents that without council intervention, residents re- ing managers and owners’ corporations (OCs), navigate a complicated legal framework, and I mained powerless to stop short-stay operators there is no uniform policy for how many short- support the creation of a dedicated ‘apartment from over-running residential buildings. stays can operate. living’ team or function in the council,” Cr “We don’t have a unit that understands our Residents also have no peak body to consult Leppert said. way of living and our challenges,” Dr Corcoran when breaches occur, including building dam- “This cannot, however, be a substitute for said. “This can make representations on our age, noise complaints and suspicious activity. genuine reform. We are never going to address behalf to other levels of government difficult. Barbara Francis of resident lobby group We the tensions between short and long stay The City of Sydney has [addressed the issue],” Live Here said that this was particularly an accommodation until we clearly distinguish Dr Corcoran said. ↥ issue from a public health perspective, as short- between them in planning and building law.” “Residents have the right to feel safe and se- stays could be a breeding ground for COVID-19 “That needs state government intervention, cure in their home, get a good night’s sleep and in residential buildings. and redefining types of accommodation in law not subsidise the business operations of others.” “Short term letting is completely at odds with is an enormous undertaking. But with interstate CEO of Strata Title Lawyers Tom Bacon said having a COVID-safe plan, it actually creates a and international visitation at record lows, now that councils around Australia and the world potential health hazard,” Ms Francis said. is the least worst time for the state, council and had short-stay regulations in place for years and “When residents were concerned in the strata community to tackle genuine reform and the CoM “needs to be doing more”. past about short-stays spreading the virus, work with all property owners fairly.” • “As we come out of COVID every govern- COVID-19 and police hotlines were of little ment is going to be wanting to cut the red tape, help because they did not have the authority stimulate the economy and get rid of bureaucra- to step in.” Although short-stays were badly hit cy – particularly in Melbourne,” Mr Bacon said. by Melbourne’s lockdown, Ms Francis said that “But in this space, we do need some bureau- with restrictions easing now was the time for Katie Johnson cracy, databases, and for short-stay operators to the council to step in and strengthen apartment JOURNALIST pay commercial rates and obtain town planning communities post-COVID-19. [email protected] permits, upgrade their fire safety plans and go “Permanent residents, owner occupiers and through the proper process.” long-term tenants who have been putting up In New South Wales, the state government with the rampant, out-of-control, short-stay has a database which requires all short-stay ▲ Strata lawyer Tom Bacon. industry for so long are now rediscovering the

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Melbourne’s Free Tram Zone (FTZ) could ❝ extend into Southbank after a parliamentary As we look to recover from inquiry recommended free travel to the Arts Centre, Casino and Melbourne Convention and the impacts of the global Exhibition Centre (MCEC). COVID-19 pandemic, every The proposal, which would add the “Arts

Precinct St Kilda Road” and “Casino/MCEC” competitive advantage tram stops to the FTZ, would see non-fare will help draw people from paying commuters avoid having to disembark on the Yarra River’s north side and walk across interstate❝ and overseas. into Southbank. ▲ One of hundreds of green roofed bus stops in Utrecht, the Netherlands (Picture: the City of Utrecht). Currently, only the CBD and Docklands are part of the zone which was introduced by the Andrews Government in 2015. While the minor changes (if endorsed by the state government) would only extend the entire Tram stops for bees? zone just two stops, it would represent a win for tourists, workers and locals. choosing to use a tram and displacing therefore words by Meg Hill have affected bees in every continent except In a report presented to Parliament on people who are relying upon the normal tram ENVIRONMENT Australia. The havoc wreaked on bee popula- November 26, the Legislative Council Economy service. I think that we will see an increase in tions, and by extension the ecosystem, has been and Infrastructure Committee said extending congested and busy travel.” severe. the FTZ would boost tourism. Perhaps surprisingly, the Public Transport City greening has become an influential idea But Dr McCausland said our cities still posed “These small extensions would benefit Users’ Association agreed, and said issues with in recent years. But what can it look like in problems for bees, and Australian populations Melbourne’s visitor economy and help promote overcrowding, a lack of benefits to paying pub- Melbourne? How can we green our built-up were vulnerable to the same threats as bees Melbourne as an attractive destination,” com- lic transport users, and a disincentive for “ac- CBD and its unique spaces? elsewhere through the overuse of pesticides, mittee chair Enver Erdogan said. tive” modes of transport (walking and cycling) A focus group set up by the Committee for habitat loss and climate change. “As we look to recover from the impacts of meant the zone should be scrapped altogether. Melbourne (CfM) is pushing for the greening “Australia has over 1600 species of bees and the global COVID-19 pandemic, every com- However, others, such as Lord Mayor Sally of tram stop roofs to make new homes for bees. eleven species of stingless native bees,” Dr petitive advantage will help draw people from Capp and the influential Committee for Dr Clare McCausland is a member of the McCausland said. interstate and overseas.” Melbourne, said the zone should be extended “MelBees” focus group – a project aiming to “We know that the bees are dying, we know There was disappointment in some circles, to include important precincts beyond the CBD install green roofs on tram stops to assist the that populations are collapsing, and urbanisa- however, that the inquiry’s recommendations and Docklands. regeneration of the stingless honey-generating tion plays a significant role in that. There’s a did not go far enough. The zone’s extension was a pre-election bee population in Melbourne. lot of concrete in any CBD and that’s just not The committee opted against advising that pledge in 2018 from Cr Capp, who vowed it “When we first got together to form the appealing, so getting the plants in is a real pri- the FTZ include major destinations such as the would cover the entire municipality if elected. group, we had about 24 ideas floating around ority,” she said. MCG (and Sports Precinct), Melbourne Zoo, But the move has seen repeated pushback and one of my colleagues in the group pitched “In addition to attracting the bees they have Melbourne Museum and key institutions like from the Andrews Government and Capp has the idea of the green roofs – he said it would other benefits. For example, they help to filter the Alfred and Royal Children’s Hospitals. since put the issue on the backburner. be a ‘bee superhighway’ along the city,” Dr the water – storm water that moves too quickly A submission from the Department of Transport Matters MP Rod Barton, who last McCausland said. isn’t cleaned by vegetation.” Transport is likely to have played a significant year passed an upper house motion to consider “Imagine the entire transport network with “And all greenery in the city reduces that heat role in the committee’s final report. extending the zone, said the inquiry’s scope was the greenery and the native plants to bring the island effect that we get in built-up areas.” In July, the department concluded that a limited and its recommendations did not reflect bees back into the city and help restore that part The MelBees project is in the process of final- wholesale extension would not only leave the the views of submitters. of the ecosystem.” ising designs and aims to wrap up in the middle state government $15 million out of pocket but “The inquiry received 405 submissions, with “We knew it had been done successful- of June. In May 2021, during which World Bee cause further congestion on trams. 329 indicating their support for the free tram ly before and we really wanted to give it a Day is scheduled, the project aims to launch a Former head of transport services Jeroen zone extensions as well as free fares for students Melbourne identity, which is why we’re looking demonstration shelter. Weimar said at the public hearing that model- and the elderly,” he said. at tram stops.” “I think it would set us apart,” Dr McCausland ling indicated extending the FTZ move would “Sadly, none of the public hearings heard Dr McCausland said the idea was based off a said. increase patronage by around 13,700 a day. from interstate or international examples and project that was successfully completed in the “It would really highlight to people outside And he said it could worsen periods of the nor did we hear from a single vulnerable mem- Netherlands. of the city what a progressive, liberal, sustain- day that were already “beyond capacity”. ber of our society. This was a missed opportuni- The city of Utrecht in the Netherlands com- able city we are. It would be a nicer city, trans- “It would of course potentially lead to a busi- ty that does not reflect Melbourne’s growth and pleted wide-scale installation of green roofs on port shelters would be nicer to look at, people er tram service,” Mr Weimar said. the opportunity to encourage the use of more its bus stops last year. The initiative was taken would have a stronger understanding of the “We would generate new patronage. People public transport.” to help cool the city and promote biodiversity, value of insects to the ecosystem and of what who are currently either walking or cycling The government has six months to respond including bees and other insects. the Melbourne ecosystem looks like.” • or taking alternative transport modes are now to the recommendations • Colony collapse disorder and varroa mite

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Southbank has had its riverside outdoor dining expanded with two new precincts. Mirvac’s Riverside Quay precinct is hosting a series of pop-up al fresco spaces, and Southgate is turning its section of the Yarra Promenade into an outdoor dining venue until mid-2021. In an announcement in November, Mirvac said it had worked closely with the City of Melbourne on its open dining initiative to encourage people back into the city. Mirvac has used modular pop-ups to expand outdoor operations for five of its tenants – Left Bank, Hopscotch, Ludlow, Soho and Breslin. The quickly-built modular structures were created by Spacecube and allowed fast and flexible expansion of the existing outdoor terraces at Riverside Quay. Kate Beech, a Mirvac national manager, said the activa- tion was a chance for Mirvac to support its retailers and the broader city recovery. ▲ Maker Filipe Reynolds Arena films the miraculous inflation of a chimpanzee on Hamer Hall. “The lockdown has been challenging for the entire “It’s great to see more outdoor dining coming to life community in Melbourne, particularly retailers. We’re across Melbourne because it allows restaurants and excited to be able to create something really special and cafes to increase capacity and welcome more diners. This uniquely Melbourne for Riverside Quay this summer that means more money going through cash registers and more will encourage workers and visitors out, and support our Melburnians getting back to work,” the Lord Mayor said. “Good Morning” from tenants,” she said. The launch of outdoor dining at Southgate is the “As we emerge from lockdown, we know people are first of many exciting plans to roll out at the precinct looking for outdoor, open-air spaces to enjoy. Riverside with a “Southgate Summer Series” event program to be David Greybeard Quay already has an abundance of outdoor seating and announced in December, which will include Melbourne Music Week celebrations and new partnerships with terraces, and it’s fantastic to be able to extend out these al words by Rhonda Dredge GoBoat Melbourne. fresco spaces along the Yarra.” ARTS & CULTURE

Southgate’s outdoor dining precinct includes dining Supporting Southgate’s COVID-safe practices is the in- options and seating stretching over 800 sqm between the stallation of various sanitisation stations throughout the ❝

The figure of David Greybeard Evan Walker and Princes Bridges. precinct and limitations on dining capacity in-line with He’s a mirror to state government policy. Additional cleaning programs became a flagship for the forest and Restaurants on offer at Southgate include Pure South, ❝ its chimpanzees in Tanzania 60 years ourselves. Waterfront, BearBrass, PJ O’Brien and La Camera. have also been implemented and restaurants activating ago. Founder of Pure South Group, Philip Kennedy, said the the new pop-up spaces along the river will support Now Melbourne will be under the new outdoor dining offering at Southgate was the best in Southgate’s broader COVID-safe strategy through various patronage of this large but modest the CBD. contact tracing technologies • chimp. “The riverside seating is going to be a game-changer for A model was inflated just after 9am the precinct - restaurants will be positioned beautifully on the Hamer Hall on December 3. those crossing the Princes Bridge. under tree line shade with unrivaled views of our great David gradually appeared, bent Arts Centre Melbourne and City city,” Mr Kennedy said. forward and held out a friendly hand, of Melbourne dignitaries gathered Lord Mayor Sally Capp said the increased capacity For more information: his eyes turned down in a puzzled yet for the “unveiling” of the sculpture, involved in outdoor dining was vital. southgatemelbourne.com.au submissive glance. as well as artist Lisa Roet and maker David Greybeard is the first animal Filipe Reynolds this month. named rather than numbered by a Filipe documented the four-min- scientist, Lisa Roet, his artist, said. ute inflation on his phone. “He’s a mirror to ourselves.” “This is the biggest in volume. I’ve Jane Goodall, the pioneering ecol- done about six, one a year. This has a ogist, met him in the forest and rec- lot more detail,” he said. ognised the individuality of animal The polyester and metallic lurex consciousness in the chimpanzee. chimpanzee has been waiting in He stopped to show her the way the wings since April, making it the after she spent four months trying to first live performance at Arts Centre make contact with his group. Melbourne since the pandemic hit. She stretched out her hand and of- “It’s nine-and-a-half-months since fered him a nut but he wasn’t hungry we said good morning,” Arts Centre so he squeezed her hand instead. CEO Claire Spencer said. ▲ A render of the new outdoor dining spaces at Southgate. ▲ Mirvac’s outdoor dining spaces at Riverside Quay. This, his latest incarnation, appears David will move on to other cities to be signalling a desire to learn from on December 22 •

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words by Jack Hayes The completed apartments feature a range of BUILDING internal flourishes by Carr Design that reflect the external pleating design created by COX Architecture. Developer OSK Property has unveiled Carr Design’s director of architecture Melbourne’s first wellness-enabled lifestyle Chris McCue said the interiors encouraged apartments as it marks the topping out personalisation while allowing the precinct’s milestone of its first two towers at Melbourne 360-degree views to take centre-stage. Square. “When we design for luxury, we think The city’s largest new precinct under beyond a floor plan or materials palette and development, Melbourne Square is now a use the interiors to create mood and emotion. recognisable landmark on the Southbank These spaces elicit a feeling of calm and escape skyline, with its first two towers topping out at atop the city below,” Mr McCue said. 236.7m and 184m, respectively. The first stage of the project will be complet- The topping out comes as the finishing ed over December and January, with the first touches are being placed on the precinct’s latest stores within the precinct’s urban shopping completed apartments, featuring interiors village to open prior to Christmas. by Carr Design, along with its village-style Of those stores included is Southbank’s shopping centre comprising Victoria’s first first full-line Woolworths supermarket, which ▲ Construction workers celebrate the topping out of Australia 108. double-storey supermarket as well as a range of has already assigned store and department new eateries. managers (pictured). Melbourne Square sales and marketing Speaking to Southbank News last month, director Scott Jessop said the apartments Woolworths Melbourne Square store manager Southbank boasts highest homes would be the first in Victoria to incorporate Ragu Raguvaran said, “We’re pleased to be able world-first wellness technology that aimed to to offer a beautiful new store at Melbourne make spaces healthier places to live. Square for our apartment residents and local in the Southern Hemisphere New apartments at Melbourne Square will customers that will make grocery shopping feature an integrated wellness ecosystem by easy and more convenient.” Delos, which controls the quality of air, water “Being part of the local landscape is very and light in apartments to improve the health important to us. We have been able to create words by Katie Johnson of residents. nearly 100 new jobs and we are also looking BUILDING ❝ The Delos technology includes air quality forward to supporting a number of community sensors and high-efficiency particulate air groups in the area over the coming months.” It is wonderful to be able to (HEPA) air filtration systems that detect and The new Woolworths store will open on The completion of Melbourne’s newest remove impurities like pollen, dust and smoke; Thursday, December 10 at 93-119 Kavanagh St skyscraper, Australia 108, has officially put look at Melbourne’s skyline •

water purifiers that reduce levels of chlorine, Southbank on the map for having the tallest and see the hard work of so heavy metals and particulates; and smart residential tower in the Southern Hemisphere. lighting that mimics daylight patterns in order Located in the heart of Southbank, the tower many hundreds and hundreds improve daytime performance and sleep cycles. reaches 319 metres tall or 100 storeys – well ❝ of people. “Since the launch in 2017, it is incredibly surpassing Eureka Tower’s 88 storeys. satisfying to see Melbourne Square occupy its Chief executive of the building’s developer place on the Melbourne skyline,” Mr Jessop World Class Global David Ng said the topping said. out of Australia 108 was a special moment for “Precincts like Melbourne Square can Melbourne’s skyline. play a role in the health of our communities, “Over the past five years, Australia 108 has Building the Starburst required new tech- providing connection opportunities and steadily been growing on Melbourne’s skyline. niques spearheaded by Multiplex, including important amenity. Buildings are also a critical Now, we are immensely proud to announce the creating purpose-built platforms used by tool in health and wellbeing, as Delos’ 10 years project has officially gone where none of its workers to install the golden panels that were of scientific research has found.” neighbours have been before – we have com- delivered by crane in the middle of the night. “To be able to offer apartments fitted with pleted the structure,” Mr Ng said. The tower also had to be fitted with a science-backed technology that improves the “We could not be prouder of our entire team ▲ The MSQ Woolworths management team. 300,000-litre damper tank under level 100 to internal environment is a game-changer that and external project partners who helped us re- act as a counterbalance to the gale force winds alise our dream to create a twinkling new land- up to 140km/h which blow in from Port Phillip mark for Melbourne’s amazing city skyline.” Bay. Beginning construction in 2015, the building Multiplex regional managing director was completed in late November after the Graham Cottam said the build from many remaining Cloud Residences at the top of the metres below ground to the top had required building were finished. innovative thinking. The amenities within the Starburst – the “This is a build that has never been attempted Commonwealth star-inspired golden structure in Australia before–the challenges in getting from levels 70 and 71 – were also completed. people and materials to such height required These include the 2800 sqm Star Club where innovation, as did the construction of the canti- residents can enjoy infinity pools, dining rooms, levering Starburst,” he said. gyms and lounge areas. “It is wonderful to be able to look at Karl Fender, founding partner at Fender Melbourne’s skyline and see the hard work Katsalidis, which designed Australia 108, said of so many hundreds and hundreds of people the Star Club was designed to create communi- who have worked so tirelessly in all manner of ty within one of the city’s biggest buildings. conditions to bring this icon to life.” “We imagined the Star Club as almost like a Although many residents have been living in town hall where residents come together like a the tower since 2018, those who have purchased community and indulge in the style of facilities the apartments from levels 72 onwards will you would expect in one of the world’s greatest soon be moving into their new luxury homes. hotels,” he said. Those lucky new Southbankers will now be “Nothing of this scale has been created in a perched higher than their neighbours and enjoy residential setting in Australia before, which unparalleled 360-degree panoramic views of ▲ Melbourne Square’s first two towers join Southbank’s skyline. echoes the boldness of Australia 108 as a whole.” Melbourne •

fits with our vision to create an integrated wellness precinct here.” Melbourne Square will work with Delos on a retrofit offer to residents whose apartments were completed before the technology was available. Delos general manager Anthony Scarff said the apartments would help occupants cope with environmental challenges such as asthma, allergies to dust, pollen, pollution and even bushfire smoke. “Given we now spend more than 90 per cent of our time indoors, it is vital that we explore new ways to engineer our indoor environments, so they become ecosystems for improving physical and mental health. We firmly believe the latest inclusions at Melbourne Square make this development a leader in the movement towards wellness in ▲ Inside an apartment at Melbourne Square. apartment living,” he said • Please support our advertisers because without them we would have no Southbank News December-January 2020, Issue 103 Arts Precinct 13

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Malthouse Theatre co-CEO and executive producer Sarah Neal said the creation of the outdoor stage was vital. Malthouse’s “The Malthouse Outdoor Stage will be a vital way for our company to extend performance opportunities to the precinct and the wider sector, big comeback and importantly, for Malthouse Theatre to reopen earlier than is possible for indoor performances,” she said. “We are immensely grateful to our supporters, After months of closure the Sidney Myer Fund, the state government and to the Federal Office of the Arts for their support Southbank’s Malthouse of this new performance hub.” Theatre has released a The Malthouse said the construction of the stage and seating – which has a capacity of up multidisciplinary artistic and to 312 – was made possible by the Sidney Myer cultural program for the New Fund. The state government’s contribution will provide greater weather and hospitality amenity Year, launching a new outdoor ▲ Emma Donovan & The Putbacks. – which would allow for programming opportu- stage with the help of several nities beyond the summer season and “establish the stage as an exciting new part of Melbourne’s high-profile partners. cultural calendar”. Malthouse Theatre will seek to program new works for the stage in late 2021 through the support of the Federal Office of the Arts RISE fund. words by Meg Hill Andrew Myer AM, Sidney Myer Fund chair, said the fund was “thrilled” by the prospect of In an announcement in early December, the supporting the initiative. Malthouse Theatre said the outdoor stage would “The Malthouse Outdoor Stage will reactivate reinvigorate Melbourne’s cultural scene by Melbourne and provide vital opportunities for providing vital opportunities for artists and art artists in an exciting new space. It will be a land- workers, and create new cultural experiences mark performance hub for Melburnians to enjoy that encourage visitors to return to the Arts live performance under the stars in our city’s Precinct. ▲ RVG. centre,” he said. A program of live music beginning in January Minister for Creative Industries Danny Pear- features local artists Mildlife (main featured son said the initiative was an example of the image), RVG, Kaiit and Emma Donovan & state government supporting the creative sector The Putbacks, while streams of other events – in adapting and getting back to work. including comedy, talks, cabaret, theatre and The stage will open on January 22, tickets be- workshops – have been curated with the help of came available to the general public on Decem- partners including the Melbourne International ber 7. The full summer lineup will be announced Comedy Festival, Midsumma, YIRRAMBOI and in January the Wheeler Centre. • The comedy program features Lano & Woodley, Eddie Perfect, Anne Edmonds, Lloyd Langford, Judith Lucy and Denise Scott. The space will also be shared with the Austra- For more information: lian Centre for Contemporary Art (ACCA) and ▲ An illustration of the outdoor stage at the Malthouse. ▲ Sarah Mary Chadwick dance company Chunky Move. malthousetheatre.com.au

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It wasn’t a rush but a trickle as visitors returned to the Arts Precinct in the first week of December as galleries and museums gradually re-opened to the public. words by Rhonda Dredge

Most Melburnians, including artists, are still catching up with friends they haven’t seen for ▲ Celeste Vestige (left) and Alice Clark visit ACCA on the day it re-opened. months. A few were out and about, including a couple who spent their lockdown in Sydney. All four works are screen-based. students were actually lucky. They were allowed to the campus are required to wear masks even “We went home in March and came back two The biggest disappointment of the re-opening to return to campus on October 23 in time to when they’re outside. At least this does not apply weeks ago,” Alice Clark of West Melbourne said. was that only arts industry people were allowed install the show. to the VCA. “We left our furniture and clothes here.” into the Grad Show at the Victorian College of “It’s a miracle we went ahead,” she said. “We The range of rules has not stopped all visitors Within an hour of ACCA opening its doors the Arts (VCA) in specially-organised tours. just got permission to open on Monday.” to the Arts Precinct but numbers are down. on December 5, Alice and Celeste Vestige The first week of December is usually the Monash and RMIT graduate shows, by com- The bar at the Malthouse is open and a choir were scanning the QR code and preparing for biggest for the Arts Precinct in terms of visual parison, could only be viewed online. was practicing in the courtyard in early Decem- Overlapping Magisteria, an exhibition that uses art visitors because of this show, which attracts Art has to be seen in person and directors ber, Betwixt has a good trade at lunch time and installations to refute the logic of empiricism thousands who love to read the culture of the of galleries are aware that they offer havens to drama students are visible. defined by biologist Stephen Jay Gould. next crop of artists entering the scene. visitors, not just members of exclusive clubs. NGV International will open on December 19. “I love art,” Celeste said. “It challenges you.” This year the show was smaller because ABC radio has been dealing with the flak, In the meantime, both Buxton and ACCA have Three days earlier Buxton Contemporary many students deferred. It went ahead however, with Virginia Trioli taking up the issue of parents mounted exhibitions that deal with global ideas, opened with Exogenisis, an exhibition of work by against the odds, with 154 students expressing being unable to view the work of their offspring not just those disconnected to the pandemic. the Otolith Group formed in London in 2002. their views on the pandemic and matters close in graduate shows. It was encouraging to see visitors finally re- The exhibition explores various alternative real- to the heart. Educational institutions have different rules turning to the precinct with the opening of these ities connected to the feeling of being an alien. Simone Slee, head of VCA art, said that VCA to galleries, Simone said. At RMIT, all visitors institutions to view their museum-quality work •

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▲ Of Self by Ebony Hickey. ▲ Prayers, Gardens & Voices Arranged by Al Pomroy.

▲ The body is meat/the mind is unlimited by Georgie ▲ Portraits (Film Director Series) by Paul Barnes. ▲ Untitled 4 by Patrick Staley. ▲ Rumble Rupture Tear Track by Thandiwe Bethune. Halliwell. The Grad Show is something else words by Rhonda Dredge line in the impressive The body is meat/the mind Everyone has spent a lot of screen time and weather and mess has been rejected in favour of is unlimited. filmic influences are apparent but not stifling. constraint. Expression made a return to the Grad Show In previous years genres such as fantasy or Instead of fiddling excessively with the tech- The best work is about itself, not an easy task. at the Victorian College of the Arts (VCA) this hard edge painting have formed a cluster of in- nology, Paul Barnes has used film directors as Georgie Halliwell practised her spatial designs year with a strong noir undercurrent, hinting at fluence but this year students, stuck in isolation, models for his Portraits (Film Director Series). on small Tarot cards before scaling up. mysteries unsolved. were more likely to follow their own bent. All look intensely at the viewer sharing a Al Pomroy’s works on paper show similar ex- The more accomplished photographic and In the past few decades the concept of the moment of intelligence and slightly crazed quisite looseness to his painting but his material material experiments seemed less connected to brilliant artist working alone in his or her little introspection. experiments are less convincing. the times. cell has been rejected by experiments in collab- Patrick Staley takes this to an extreme in Those works that allow you in, either in a Ebony Hickey showed disdain for the colonis- oration. Untitled 1-4, renditions in charcoal and pastel of genre or spatial sense, and show the distress ing impact of the English language in her suite of For some the C word has been put on a holy being trapped in a room. of the speculative age we inhabit, aren’t really paintings Of Self. pedestal. The self and its confines is a topic true to the about materials. Al Pomroy responded to the tragic beauty of The pandemic has forced artists back into heart of the times and to the European Expres- Unless it’s an office chair which Thandiwe paint in Prayers, Gardens & Voices Arranged and their own crazy worlds and the result is honest sionists. Bethune found difficult to sit on in Rumble Rup- Georgie Halliwell to the spatial dimensions of and true to the times. No one is going quite as far as Munch or Fair- ture Tear Track •

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PHOTOGRAPHY STUDIES COLLEGE

PHOTOGRAPHY STUDIES COLLEGE JO KALINOWSKI

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words by Wing Kuang summer. She later decided to systematically photography project using dolls to express her learning study photography to catch up with things she personal feelings. “I just created something I The 54-year-old part-time photography student had missed and was recommended to sign up never thought I’d create during lockdown,” she has recently completed her first semester at for a course at PSC. said. Looking back on 2020, Jo PSC, where she attended lectures every Friday While she had been excited to start the Since 2018, Jo has hosted several exhibitions Kalinowski believed she made and explored creative ways to approach photog- course, COVID-19 and the first lockdown in and was selected as a photographer as part of raphy. March disrupted her plans. She deferred to the the Australian Association of Street Photogra- the right choice to enrol in “It’s interesting. I couldn’t have done the second semester in July, but then the second phers’ 2020 Street Beats Exhibition. Photography Studies College course at a better time, even if I didn’t sign up lockdown kicked in so she decided to just She also recently selected as a finalist as part to do it in my own home,” Jo said. “Every Friday jump online and begin her photography studies of the 2020 Australian Photography Awards (PSC) to pursue photography was such a joy.” virtually. in the open/illustrative category for her image at this extraordinary time. Having previously worked in hairdressing as Jo said she found the Friday Zoom class- Pomegranate. an artistic director, Jo has appreciated photog- es at PSC were helpful to soothe the second As 2020 approaches its ending, Jo already has raphy throughout her life and in her free time, lockdown. a bucket list for next year. she said she had always played around with her “We had to create things that I would never As her project for her final assessment con- iPhone and taken photos. have tried creating. That was an interesting pro- tinues, she said that completing it would be her And It was only four years ago when she got cess doing it from home, because of a lot of bad first goal for 2021, but she also wanted to con- her first digital SLR camera that she got serious things wrapped around you in the lockdown,” Jo tinue growing her portfolio as a photographer. about photography. said. “We had a beautiful class and two amazing Otherwise, she said she looked forward to going Jo taught herself photography by practice and teachers. It definitely provided a bit of light at back PSC in February. she enjoys minimal and documentary photogra- the end of the week.” “I think it’s a really interesting journey,” Jo phy. In her final assessment for the course, Jo was said. “You never stop learning.” Before attending PSC, she even created a asked to create a piece of personal expression jokalinowski.com • documentary project about her daughters in of a series of 12 images. She created a fictional

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Here is a brief introduction to the Lord Mayor, Deputy Lord The City of Melbourne has welcomed Mayor and councillors at the City of Melbourne. To find its newly-elected Council. extended biographies and contact details for councillors, visit melbourne.vic.gov.au/aboutcouncil

Lord Mayor Deputy Lord Mayor Councillor Councillor Sally Capp Nicholas Reece Olivia Ball Roshena Campbell

Re-elected in November 2020 after Elected Deputy Lord Mayor in Olivia has lived, worked and studied Roshena is a barrister with expertise having previously been elected in November 2020, after having previously in the City of Melbourne for most of in commercial law and corporate May 2018 been elected Councillor in 2016 her life. With a Masters and PhD in governance. Prior to that she was a human rights, and experience working solicitor with a leading national law Sally began her career as a solicitor and Nick is an executive in Chancellery at in women’s, children’s, refugees’, firm for nearly a decade. She has was the first woman to hold the post the University of Melbourne and holds workers’ and older people’s rights, represented some of Australia’s largest of Agent-General for Victoria in the UK, an academic position of principal she brings human rights expertise to companies as well as state and local Europe and Israel. She has also served fellow and teaches at the Melbourne the diverse activities of Council, from government bodies. as the CEO for the Committee for School of Government. Nick is the the affordability of housing to the Melbourne and COO of the Victorian chairman of global men’s health Roshena has put down deep roots accessibility of our city and democracy. Chamber of Commerce and Industry. charity Movember and, for more than since moving to Melbourne as a 10 years, he was a director for the A published author, Olivia also has 20 year old and has lived, worked Sally has held senior roles at both street newspaper The Big Issue. a science degree, giving her skills and studied in the City of Melbourne. KPMG and ANZ, and she took the in assessing evidence and applying She has three young children. She is small business she co-founded to the Nick has considerable experience in research. Most recently, she has been passionate about contributing to ASX. Most recently she was Victorian government and policy making, having studying urban planning. Melbourne’s re-emergence as a Executive Director of the Property worked as a senior adviser to Prime vibrant, thriving city. Her priority is Council of Australia. A passionate Minister Julia Gillard and Victorian ensuring that Melbourne is Australia’s Magpies supporter, in 2004 Sally premiers Steve Bracks and John greatest city to do business in and the made history as the first female board Brumby. He is a commentator for destination of choice for families to member of Collingwood FC. She is SKY News and a regular columnist live and visit. involved in a number of charities. for The Age. Sally is the first woman to be directly elected as Lord Mayor.

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Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Jason Chang Elizabeth Mary Doidge Davydd Griffiths Jamal Hakim

Jason is co-founder and CEO of Elizabeth was born, raised, and has Davydd moved to Melbourne to study Jamal is Managing Director of a Calia, a restaurant-to-retail brand lived her entire life in Melbourne. in 1993 and since that time has lived national health non-profit that has created in Melbourne specialising She has a proud career in the trade or worked in the City of Melbourne. safely and successfully navigated in quality products and ingredients. union movement, playing a key role Davydd worked as a school teacher COVID-19. Having worked in complex, His hospitality and retail group in communication and stakeholder for many years and remains passionate challenging global organisations employs hundreds of people across engagement. Elizabeth currently works about the power of education his entire career, he is both an his stores in Melbourne and Asia, in the construction sector engaging to transform lives and connect entrepreneur and business person at and for his online store operations. with a diverse range of industry and communities. heart. Jamal is a GAICD and holds a community stakeholders. number of board roles, including with After leaving teaching he worked as Born and raised in Melbourne, Jason Democracy in Colour, Marie Stopes a policy advisor in both education knows all too well the devastating Elizabeth recognises the important PNG and previously with Midsumma and health with a particular focus on impact that COVID-19 is having on role Council will play in the recovery of Festival. Melbourne’s beloved hospitality, retail, our city and the opportunity presented community health provision, men’s international student and tourism to Council to contribute to the design health and mental health. Addressing A resident of Docklands for 12 years, industries. of a more productive, inclusive and the impact of loneliness, particularly Jamal is passionate about ensuring enriched city for all. in rapidly transforming urban a thriving community that is communities, is another of Davydd’s physically, emotionally, culturally and key interests. In recent years, Davydd environmentally safe for everyone. has owned and operated hospitality Jamal is also an advocate for venues in Kensington and West representative and evidence-based Melbourne and has experienced decision making. first-hand the impacts of COVID-19 on business.

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Please support our advertisers because without them we would have no Southbank News The Voice of Postcode 3006 and Montague 20 “Christmas is not cancelled” words by Katie Johnson To avoid large crowds and queues, this year’s EVENTS festival is “always on” instead of having events on at specific times. “Whenever you turn up, we’re offering as The City of Melbourne’s annual Christmas range of events than are always on so we can Festival will help bring Melbourne back to life avoid queues and ensure people don’t feel with a range of COVID-safe events and enter- pressured to come into large, crowded environ- tainment for all ages. ments,” the Lord Mayor said. From socially-distanced photos with Santa “We are also holding most events outside to to a Christmas-themed picnic area at Argyle make it more COVID-safe.” Square, the 2020 festival will run from Along with old favourites, the city has also November 27 to December 25 with the help organised new events including Deck the of the $100 million Melbourne City Recovery Streets, which will see Melbourne-based artists Fund. paint a series of festive murals in Hosier Lane, Lord Mayor Sally Capp said that this year’s Carlton, North Melbourne and Kensington. festivities would encourage Melburnians to One featured artist is CBD News Street Art safety rediscover the city and support local columnist Adrian Doyle, who said that street businesses. art was a great way to express the Christmas “Christmas is not cancelled in 2020,” the spirit in a uniquely Melbourne way. Lord Mayor said. “It’s outdoors, you can bring your kids and “I am absolutely delighted to announce this enjoy the city and all the Christmas artwork it program of Christmas offers and events that has to offer,” Mr Doyle said. will be irresistible in enticing people back into Argyle Square in Lygon St will also be trans- the city for their Christmas shopping, celebra- formed into a Christmas-themed picnic area in tions and family traditions.” partnership with Piazza di Natale, and there The festival will kick off on Black Friday will be a range of augmented reality experienc- with the “Shop the City” event which will run es displayed throughout the city. in partnership with Melbourne Fashion Week. ▲ Lord Mayor Sally Capp strolls down Hosier Lane with Santa and Mrs Claus on November 18. The Lord Mayor said that as the city ended The Lord Mayor said the four-day shopping a difficult year, Melburnians deserved to come festival would provide an opportunity to sup- together and celebrate Christmas with the ones port local businesses while taking advantage of Christmas Collective business grant initiative Christmas Square will again pop up at they loved. great deals and enjoying the Christmas events. which supports 24 events throughout the city. Federation Square, with a 16-metre tall “It’s a celebration of the resilience and com- “It’s been a challenging year for retailers, and These include Christmas markets in Christmas tree adorned with 30,000 energy munity spirit of Melbourne, and we hope that residents across Melbourne can show their sup- Docklands, the 12 films of Christmas at Kino efficient lights and a COVID-safe Santa’s Melburnians will join us in the city to enjoy all port by shopping local in the city, and enjoying Cinemas, and “A Very Victorian Christmas” workshop. that it has to offer,” she said the pop-up street runways, food and drinks, which will celebrate local producers and wine- The Lord Mayor said protocols would be in • freebies and music while they’re at it.” makers at a pop-up cellar door at Garden State place to ensure families could meet Santa in a Last year the festival generated more than Hotel. socially-distanced way. $64 million to the city’s economy and the To get into the Christmas spirit, the city “Everybody will be able to tell Santa what council is predicting city retailers will enjoy a will also light up with Christmas projections, they want for Christmas, walk around the much-needed boost again this year. including a “Thank You” to the city’s frontline workshop and take photographs, but you won’t For more information: One way this will be achieved is through the workers at the State Library Victoria. be sitting on Santa’s lap,” the Lord Mayor said. melbourne.vic.gov.au/Christmas

More office workers to return in New Year

words by David Schout BUSINESS “Each city worker that returns means another Private companies can welcome back half of coffee bought in our their workforce from January 11 in in a boost for local Southbank businesses that rely on local cafes, an after- their presence. work drink in our bars From the same date, the Victorian public sector can also move to 25 per cent of staff. and pubs and extra The absence of office workers due to customers for our retail COVID-19 has been particularly felt by hospitality and retail businesses, where a busy cor- stores.” porate environment helps stimulate their trade. Lord Mayor Sally Capp said the move was welcome heading into Christmas. “Having half of our city’s private workforce and a quarter of public state government work- ▲ Susie Garcia with prizes for the treasure hunt. ers back in their offices from 11 January will provide a major boost to our economy,” she said on December 6. “Each city worker that returns means another Treasure hunt for school holidays coffee bought in our local cafes, an after-work drink in our bars and pubs and extra customers ↥ words by Rhonda Dredge for our retail stores.” COMMUNITY “City workers make up a critical component to our economy and we know that the recovery CBD, for example, was down by 90 per cent will take time and will need ongoing support to compared with February levels. Mary Martin Bookshop in Southgate has a box be sustained.” While the pledge is a targeted number rather full of gifts for those who can follow a treasure In a further boost for hospitality, the than a binding agreement, it represents an map and pick up clues along the way. Andrews government also announced that indication that big businesses plan to return a There’s a big insect living on the side of from December 7, density limits (of one person majority of their workers back post-pandemic. Eureka Tower, for example. per two square metres) would replace across- Cr Capp said the city needed some form of If you can figure out the name for its home, the-board caps on cafes, restaurants and pubs. reassurance for when work from home guide- you’ve completed the first step. This would allow larger venues to welcome lines were lifted by the state government. But Next, you’re required to cross the Evan more patrons both inside and outside. while this predicament meant they were keen Walker Bridge over the river to count the num- The news followed a pledge from some of for workers to return as soon as possible, she ber of clocks above Flinders Street Station. Melbourne’s largest employers of returning 70 said things would be done safely. The treasure map has been funded by a City per cent of their staff when “work from home” “We of course don’t expect 100 per cent of of Melbourne small business transformation The book tells the tale of a lit- guidelines are further lifted. workers to come back to work on day one; it’s grant to bring people into the city and celebrate tle boy who travels on a magical flying In a meeting with the City of Melbourne, unrealistic and it’s unsafe … [it is] about coor- the end of lockdown, according to bookseller tram exploring Melbourne landmarks. representatives from entities like ANZ, Metro dinating staggered days, staggered start times Susie Garcia. The treasure hunt begins and ends at Mary Trains, PwC, Telstra and NAB vowed to return and ensuring an orderly and safe return for “We’ve had 20,000 viewers on Facebook. If Martin Bookshop and is aimed at children be- more than two-thirds of their workforce when workers. It’s in everyone’s best interests to see you finish it you get a prize,” she said. tween five and 12 years. safe to do so. that happen.” So far there’s only been a trickle through the The route takes around an hour to complete The mass exodus of inner-Melbourne work- The next easing of restriction for office workshop. “We’re waiting for the school holidays.” and is all within the city’s free tram zone. ers and the associated decline in foot traffic ers is due on February 8 when, barring a rise The bookshop initiated the project with illus- Those who solve the riddle will also a since March has crippled many businesses. in COVID-19 cases that altered public health trator Mitchell Toy whose book The Midnight small prize and go into the running to win a Council data from November revealed that advice, the public service would welcome back City shows these places at night. Christmas hamper of books • spending at restaurants, cafes and pubs in the 50 per cent of staff •

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According to Anne Fairhall, whose husband words by David Schout of 60 years is living with advanced dementia, the one thing most people need to understand TRANSPORT about the disorder is that you can live well with dementia, but the person living with it cannot change – so the people around them have to. The City of Melbourne is encouraging motor- “A lot of people, even when they get to the ists back to the inner city during the Christmas point of having their loved one go into care, period by offering free on-street parking, de- don’t understand that,” she said. spite existing policy that seeks to turn cars away Anne lives in a Southbank apartment, where in favour of pedestrians and cyclists. she moved after a long period home-caring for Amid concerns of post-lockdown hesitancy her husband Geoff had come to an end. Geoff among public transport users, drivers are being had entered a residential aged care home be- lured back with free parking throughout the cause of Anne’s own health burn out. municipality until January 3. The couple had lived together in an apart- Motorists displaying a “parking voucher”, ment in the CBD for more than two decades. ▲ Anne Fairhall. available in selected newspapers or the council Geoff was an academic, spoke many languages, website, would avoid receiving a fine. Time limits, disabled parking restrictions, flew light planes and loved offshore sailing. away, their core persona is always there to find, It’s what led her to her apartment in clearways, no standing zones and residential But 30 years ago, aged 51, he began develop- but it can be very difficult.” Southbank and, along with Geoff’s wellbeing, permit restrictions still apply. ing frontotemporal dementia. Anne’s recollections of Geoff’s changes has guided most of her decisions over the past It is hoped the scheme, which is set to cost “He maintained functionality for quite a long follow the loss of executive function, on the 30 years. the council $1.6 million assuming a 50 per cent time until he eventually deteriorated very badly one hand, and his changing, out of character “We’ve experienced a huge amount of grief take-up, will see motorists spend their dollars and needed more support than I could provide, behaviours, on the other. related to loss, because we had a really good at struggling retailers and hospitality outlets, going into care nine years ago,” Anne said. When they visited their country home once, marriage. It was anticipatory loss, and it was providing a “sugar hit” to the local economy at “But he was going through behavioral chang- Anne was pleased that the man she once knew about loss on top of loss, without actually los- the busiest period on the calendar. es that whole time. It was really very hard for to teach himself new languages, fly planes and ing the person you love. But Geoff is well cared On-street parking within the central city is him because he had a brilliant mind. He expe- sail on his days off could still manage to pick for and calm now where he is.” normally $7 an hour, and $4 an hour outside rienced a gradual whittling down, a reducing of lemons from their lemon tree. As for Anne, she’s spent the better part of the the central city. what he was capable of, and lost a lot of what But after asking him to help rearrange the ga- last year as a member of a new Probus Club – a Councillors eventually voted eight to three in he loved.” rage, she was met with an outburst and locked social club for older people – where she became favour of the cheap parking move; those “for” Geoff and Anne had what she described as inside. vice president. included Lord Mayor Sally Capp who argued a very fulfilling life together, but Geoff – who “It was too complex for him and I didn’t “I’m just on 77 so looking ahead on the next the short-term policy shift was both necessary had always been kind and calm – became harsh realise that at the time,” she said. 20 years until my mid-90s. I just want to be able and justified. and temperamental. He began lashing out as he “He would do something he would have never to be independent and stay connected, regard- Cr Capp said feedback from CBD small gradually lost capacity to function in the ways done in his life before, out of frustration or an- less of what happens with my husband.” • businesses suggested the council should make he’d always been able to. ger. I’ve now heard from so many other family returning to the city as easy as possible for And none of it was helped by a lack of proper carers of stories like that, too, but at the time I potential consumers, particularly those appre- diagnosis for more than 10 years. felt very alone when that happened to me.” hensive about the current environment. “He had an early onset of frontotemporal Although Anne said was unavoidable that if “We need to do everything we can do to over- dementia, which is not so much about mem- your loved one developed dementia, you must come any barriers, real or perceived, to people ory loss, but loss of executive function, anger, change for them – and make sacrifices in the For more information: choosing to come into the city for their work, frustration, control, behavioral and personality process – her second lesson seems to be one dementia.org.au / for their dining, for their shopping or enter- change,” Anne said. about independence and maintaining interests tainment,” she said at the November 17 Future “The person they really are never fully goes of her own. bearbrassprobus.org Melbourne Committee (FMC) meeting. The Lord Mayor said that the “extraordinary situation” due to COVID-19 meant they simply had to try new strategies. Council passes motion to build a city with Aboriginal focus “As a city and community, we need to be considering all options, some of which will work, and some may not. But certainly, at the words by Katie Johnson moment, many are worth trying as we try to COUNCIL AFFAIRS Docklands resident and Cr Jamal Hakim also revitalise our city economy and revitalise our commended the truth-telling activities as an city community.” important step in reconnecting to the cultures The move represents a sharp U-turn for years’ The City of Melbourne (CoM) has unani- of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. worth of council policy that sought to rid the mously passed a motion to implement a new “Everything in Australia starts and ends with CBD of what it viewed as space-inefficient cars. Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) from 2021. us being able to reconcile our past so we can Last year the council released a 10-year The comprehensive three-year plan outlines ❝ create a better future,” Cr Hakim said. transport strategy that primarily sought to strategies to increase awareness of indigenous Everything in Australia starts Another major focus of the plan is to increase widen footpaths for pedestrians and drastically issues, commemorate the Stolen Generation, the percentage of Aboriginal staff employed at increase cycling lanes. To do this, they have al- and employ more Aboriginal and Torres Strait and ends with us being able to CoM. ready begun reducing and even closing car lanes

Islander people at the council. reconcile our past so we can Currently there are only 12 people who iden- into and around the Hoddle Grid. Lord Mayor Sally Capp said that the plan tify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander out Research for the strategy revealed nine in 10 would bring Melbourne one step closer to being create a❝ better future. of 1400 CoM staff, despite the council setting CBD trips were taken on foot, despite the fact “a city with an Aboriginal focus”. up a separate Aboriginal Melbourne branch in 80 per cent of space was taken up by cars. “We are absolutely committed to our 2019 to improve this. Both Greens councillors, Rohan Leppert and reconciliation journey here at the City of The RAP will also involve establishing a Dr Olivia Ball, and councillor Jamal Hakim Melbourne because at its heart reconciliation Local Aboriginal Secondment Program for four voted against the cheaper parking move, argu- is about strengthening relationships between CoM employees to be seconded for a period of ing the city should instead look to COVID-safe Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal peoples,” the at least six weeks to Traditional Owner Groups public transport, cycling and walking. Lord Mayor said. to better educate council members. Cr Leppert tweeted that it was “hard not to “We know that at the CoM we can do better Cr Rohan Leppert said that the plan would feel like years of hard-won policy is unravelling”. and this plan starts us on that journey.” serve as an example for the whole city and “I am very concerned that the COVID- in- The key goals of the plan are to personally encourage the community to be active partici- duced recession is being used as an argument engage CoM staff in reconciliation strategies, pants in the reconciliation process. that the economics of the city have funda- develop relationships with Aboriginal and The CoM’s reconciliation plan is different “It’s not the easiest document to implement mentally changed since the adoption of the Torres Strait Islander stakeholders and drive from others around the country because of its but we’re looking to lead by example and make Transport Strategy 2030, and that new times reconciliation through council activities, ser- commitment to “truth-telling”. CoM a leader for Aboriginal employment and call for a temporary car-led recovery,” he added. vices and programs. This involves a series of public talks to enable extend that out to the whole of Melbourne to “The law of supply and demand hasn’t been Some of these activities will include events a greater understanding of Aboriginal people’s make it a better place for its first peoples,” he suspended in a recession. I sincerely hope that to acknowledge National Sorry Day on May experiences and their present realities. said. before the council adopts a fee structure that 26 and a public National Reconciliation Week Cr Olivia Ball said that truth-telling activities The council will report the progress of the may risk the congestion of the Hoddle Grid Oration with a high-profile speaker every year were vital to educate the wider public about plan to Reconciliation Australia in September with people looking for free car parks that just in July. Australia’s history and would provide an oppor- each year. aren’t available, compromising the excellent Director of Aboriginal Melbourne and tunity for Aboriginal people to share their her- The Lord Mayor said that a major sign of plans for people-focused streets and places in author of the plan, Hans Bokelund, said that itage and culture with the broader community. success would be when “Aboriginal people feel the central city that the council is rolling out, educational events were the key to bringing “Truth-telling can be difficult to do and diffi- that their ambitions can be realised.” that the economics of parking are genuinely cultures together. cult to hear,” Cr Olivia Ball said. “Our ambitions as a city, a community and an considered.” “We were the first local government to “But for reconciliation to succeed we need organisation must have Aboriginal Melbourne Under the move, drivers need to display the endorse a reconciliation action plan back in to understand and acknowledge the past and and Aboriginal considerations at its heart,” Cr vouchers on their dashboard, and will still need 2006, so this is part of our journey to live up the consequences for the present and work Capp said. to observe the green sign time limit • to the motto of City of Melbourne and gather together to end racism and racial inequality in “We can do better, we must do better, and we strength as we go,” Mr Bokelund said. this country.” will.” •

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SOUTHBANKER From sea to Southbank

words by Katie Johnson “It was an enormously rewarding experience.” In 2006 he decided to do a decade-long stint After a vibrant career that saw him jump from as a management consultant at KPMG before Sydney to Canberra to Perth, Commodore Greg coming back to the navy in 2016. Yorke is happy to be settled in the heart of “I was asked to come back to do a particular Southbank. role in Canberra and that came with a promo- For the past seven years he and his wife have tion to the rank of Commodore,” he said. been living in Mainpoint having traded their “As that role came to an end I was asked if I four-bedroom house in Western Australia for a wanted to take on the role of the senior naval city apartment. officer of Victoria.” “It’s nice to be grounded in one place and es- As part of his role, Commodore Yorke engag- tablish our roots. Particularly with all our chil- es with state and local government in Victoria, dren and grandchildren down here, we wouldn’t industry leaders and academics to sell the navy want to be anywhere else,” Commodore Yorke message. said. He also acts as the reviewing officer in ap- “We love living in Southbank, it’s a fantastic pointment ceremonies for officers and graduat- place to live.” ing navy sailors. As the Senior Naval Officer of Victoria, “I attend all the major commemorative ser- Commodore Yorke has had his fair share of vices at the Shrine, Town Hall, Parliament or adventure over the years. Government House,” Commodore Yorke said. After joining the Royal Australian Navy in However, with commemorative services 1974, he quickly moved up the ranks to become largely cancelled due to COVID-19, Commodore the Principal Warfare Officer after training Yorke’s work has primarily been from home in- with the Royal Navy in England in 1984. stead of at Victoria Barracks in Southbank. He then served with the Royal Navy from “It’s a challenge to maintain communication express themselves after they leave the defence is also part of the Melbourne Maritime Heritage 1985 as the principal warfare officer of HMS and relationships with people, particularly force,” he said. Network (MMHN) which aims to better coor- Liverpool for three years. when you have things like the Remembrance Currently the organisation is trying to pro- dinate how Melbourne presents itself as a mar- “It was definitely a highlight going to the Service done remotely,” Commodore Yorke said. cure the former repatriation clinic at 310 St itime city. different places around England and Europe on In his spare time, Commodore Yorke is also a Kilda Rd for use as an arts-focused rehabilita- One of the main goals of the network is to that ship,” Commodore Yorke said. member of the Board of the Australian National tion centre for veterans. have a maritime museum in Melbourne to cele- He has also had two successful Commands, Veterans Arts Museum (ANVAM), which pro- “It was opened in 1937 and provided support brate Melbourne’s maritime history. first with HMASGladstone and then HMAS vides art-based programs to veterans and their to WWI and WWII, Korean and Vietnam vet- “Melbourne is one of the largest ports in Arunta. families. erans until about 1987. But since the mid-90s it Australia and the most containers come across “HMAS Arunta was a brand-new ship com- Commodore Yorke said the main goal of has sat idle and is basically falling down with the docks here, yet so few people in Melbourne missioned at Station Pier in 1998. It was an the non-profit organisation was to enhance very little maintenance,” Commodore Yorke think of it as a maritime city,” Commodore Yorke amazing challenge to bring 160 people together the mental, physical and social wellbeing of said. said. to turn what was a metal box into a living, veterans. “We want to re-invigorate the building and “We want to change that.” breathing, operating ship,” Commodore Yorke “We support veterans using art as a means to turn it into something valuable for veterans.” You can learn more about Melbourne’s mari- said. help them work through their experiences and As a maritime enthusiast, Commodore Yorke time history at mmhn.org.au •

HOUSING ALL AUSTRALIANS Housing benefits every level of society

There are many causes for homelessness in long-term homelessness creates a cost development of affordable housing Australia but, to date, as a society we have been in excess of the cost of supporting these projects. unable to force the right government policy homeless people into affordable housing; In late November the Victorian Government ❝ settings to promote solutions to one of the most 4. A stable and safe home environment announced a $5.3 billion public housing pro- pernicious of conditions that plague our society. creates a platform where support systems gram of some significance if it is delivered as Welcome to the fifth article of our The pandemic has shown us that we can move can be built, and remunerative employment promised. A substantial number of public hous- 12-part series which will attempt quickly to house the homeless when it is prior- sought; and es supporting those on no income and those on itised as a community concern. The speed with 5. There is a tension between the federal and low incomes in a regulatory fast-tracked envi- to explore the role that housing which Melbourne’s homeless community was state governments as to which government ronment is certainly a positive step forward. temporarily housed in all manner of accommo- can and should play within should bear the burden for funding major The economic multiplier effect of this type of dation throughout the greater CBD, whether it social housing projects. investment through the broader community Australian society and why it is be vacant hotels, emergency accommodation Good communities, particularly those with will be very well received as well. and the like, was revealing. important to our economy that relative high levels of wealth and education, There has probably not been a time quite like The drivers for this were a desire to protect a should and must look after those within their this when the political, social and economic en- we house all Australians, rich vulnerable group of people from infection, but community who, for whatever reason, find vironments have collided in a way that allow an also to meet the societal need of ensuring there or poor. This series intends to themselves without the most fundamental of atmosphere of genuine collaboration between were no gaps in the isolation and lockdown of needs, a safe home. the public and private sector to ensure that ma- draw on a range of perspectives our community in order to try and manage the This is a unique moment in our history. We jor programs are undertaken to dramatically in- spread of the virus. centred around housing and are starting to emerge from a pandemic, we crease the supply of government and privately Those short-term measures are unravelling have a government that appears to be willing affordable housing for not just this generation homelessness. We will hear a range as I write, but that doesn’t mean we cannot to engage in Keynesian-style intervention in but for generations to come. The benefits will still make progress. The government, private of views from business, the not- the market place to force economic growth (in impact every level of society. sector, local government and the community particular through the infrastructure sector) I hope you found the above perspective by for-profit sector and hopefully at large should combine to create solutions. and we have historically low costs of finance Cameron interesting and insightful. While what This was shown, at least in the short term, by government, as to why they believe which not only provides great investment in- was said may not align with our own view of the response in Melbourne at the time of the centive to the private sector but also allows the the world, we all need to listen and digest what housing is an important social pandemic taking hold. The challenge now is to government to continue to spend and increase is said by others in order to find common ground. create the appropriate conditions to allow the and economic building block for its deficit without major financial risk in the This is why we are focusing on the fact that the right government policy levers to be pulled and short to medium term. provision of shelter is a fundamental human need Australia’s future prosperity. This the engagement of the business community to A structured program between federal and (not human right) and without that need being be encouraged, such that long term, acceptable month we have asked Cameron state government should seek to: met, we have unintended social and economic solutions to homelessness in this country can be 1. Increase the stock of public housing; consequences that will span generations. Harvey, a partner at lawyers implemented. As I said in my first article, doing nothing is 2. Engage with the private sector to develop It is incumbent on any fair-minded, reason- NOT AN OPTION! We need to act, and we need Norton Rose Fulbright, to share appropriately funded public/private able and considerate community such as ours, to act now. All of us need to be part of the solu- partnerships for the construction of his thoughts around why the to apply itself to delivering solutions to this tion so please feel free to write to me with your affordable blended housing projects which objective around housing all problem. thoughts To date it is apparent that: include public housing, the “build-to- •

rent” apartment style market and private Australians should be considered 1. The market has failed to provide affordable housing at secured long term rental fixed as

housing for those at the lower end of the an economic imperative for a percentage of income (with tax incentive Rob Pradolin income scale or who are unemployed; Australia❝ … to smooth out a market return for private FORMER GENERAL MANAGER AT 2. There is a chronic shortage of government investors); and FRASERS PROPERTY AUSTRALIA housing (particularly compared with AND FOUNDER OF HOUSING ALL 3. Active government intervention in countries such as the United Kingdom); AUSTRALIANS (HAA) the reduction of regulatory delays in 3. Data supports the proposition that INFO@HOUSINGALLAUSTRALIANS. the conception and execution of the COM.AU

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MONTAGUE COMMUNITY ALLIANCE

Congratulations, celebrations and complications …

Well, dear readers; here we are And through us, on November 12 a meeting was What were the outcomes of that precinct, and the communications office sent set up with the chair of the Fishermans Bend meeting? me (rather than communicate directly with in December 2020. Can you Development Board Meredith Sussex, members the community) some material to put on our • Did they say “yes” to a neighbourhood of the Fishermans Bend Taskforce and the City Facebook Page … great work everyone … believe we did it? What a great agreement – to work to bring the of Port Philip. I hope if you are intending to move here and developers/builders and the community achievement that every single While it was great to have everyone on the you are reading this, please do join this neigh- closer together? person has contributed to. Zoom call, it was very frustrating to be talking bourhood but do so with your eyes wide open with those responsible about the very same • Did they promise that Fishermans Bend, and with the knowledge that the next several issues we have been speaking about for seven the largest development area in Australia, years will be challenging to your ability to have The sun is shining, and we are mask-less years. And it still amazes me, in particular, that will have special consideration for the quiet enjoyment of your home. (outdoors) and mobile, how fantastic. those in positions of power over the amenity of existing community? As a personal postscript – in 2021, we are Congratulations! our part of Fishermans Bend do not understand • Did they say that they would put in leaving Montague as residents. We will be still In November’s column and in the news con- the precinct well, or how the development place the proposals agreed by previous be commercial residents with an office and tent of this newspaper you would have read of affects, on a day-to-day basis, residents and incumbents (don’t get me started on how studio in Montague and will remain with the the concerns of those Montague residents liv- businesses. each time there are new staff, we have to Montague Community Alliance – but I am de- ing adjacent to all of the massive construction One of the key areas of discovery for me from start our communications again) including lighted to say that with my partner and dog, we in Normanby Rd and Montague St. The main that meeting is that there is still an unconscious putting a staffed office in the Montague are becoming Southbankers … we’re so excited! challenges for them was lack of communication bias by the bureaucrats that there is hardly Precinct to provide information and Wishing you all, dear readers, a fun-filled about the construction and the disruption anyone living in the precinct, and that there are communication to the community? festive season and optimism and good health to their day to day lives, e.g. incessant noise – similarities to how residents managed during • Did they say they would work with for 2021 blocked carpark access, etc. • construction in Southbank and Docklands. developers and then Development Board These challenges have been a direct result There is, and has always been, residents in the to recommend that those marketing this of the Minister for Planning’s decision to fast Montague Precinct of South Melbourne. And precinct specifically point out they are track all the permits that had been held back in Trisha Avery in relation to Docklands and Southbank, those buying into a high development area? Montague. All these sites began demolition and fabulous areas have developed high-rise or low- Well no … we have received an email from TRISHA AVERY IS THE CONVENER pile driving within weeks of each other, which OF THE MONTAGUE COMMUNITY rise in areas that were industrial or commercial, the council saying it would send various staff compounded the noise and levels of dust in the ALLIANCE without existing residents. AND the majority to check out the precinct – we had assumed atmosphere and their effects on the community [email protected] of the buildings are double glazed, something this was part of their job and was being done We were grateful that these residents at that existing homes and even new builds in this already. Montague Towers contacted the Montague precinct do not have. No discussion of a staffed office in the Community Alliance, so we were able to assist.

ST JOHNS SOUTHGATE

Sometimes you have to laugh. It’s either that or cry!

I found myself having a little chuckle upon hearing, COVID restrictions being what they were, that if churches were to present a children’s Christmas play this year, that the children performing would have to socially distance.

I pictured Joseph maintaining his mandated which means “God with us”. But interestingly, town where he grew up, Nazareth, and finally, God’s will for all people to be at peace, and to one-and-a-half metres from Mary as she gave when that prophecy was fulfilled – as we be- he would find the ultimate physical distancing know they have God’s favour. And the favour of birth. I imagined the angels spaced out more lieve it to be in the Christian tradition with the being raised up on the cross – being distanced God is expressed in closeness. like soloists than a choir, and the three wise birth of Christ – that God-with-us was initially from his loved ones by death. He experienced Social distancing is temporary. Intimacy men visiting one by one, rather than as the somewhat removed, or, yes, distanced from the social and emotional isolation that we’ve with God lasts forever. traditional trio. It is kind of laughable, isn’t it? his people. He was born not in the comforting known this year, but to a degree that’s beyond May you know peace and favour and God- At St Johns, being committed to maintain- surrounds that his parents might have wished imagining, all so that we might know true given intimacy in some form this festive sea- ing COVID-safety, but also seeking to involve for in Bethlehem. There was no guestroom connectedness. son! • the children in a meaningful way, we opted available for them at the house of the folks they It may be the case that Christmas services this to cobble together a video-play. It was shot had crashed with – they had to go out with the year will have a limited attendance, and there remotely in each of the children’s homes and animals! may be more sharing of hand sanitiser than edited together to present a more intimate On one level, it’s a strange thing to picture bread and wine, but what those gatherings will picture than the in-person play might have. But the manifestation of this God-with-us being bear witness to is that God-with-us is with us in Tom Hoffmann you know what? Maybe there is something to out the back with the animals while the towns- complete solidarity through our experience of TOM HOFFMANN IS THE PASTOR AT considering the nativity – to contemplating the folk, friends or relatives were tucked up inside. aloneness. Jesus, from his first breath to his last, ST JOHNS SOUTHGATE CHURCH. heartrending beauty of Christmas – with social But perhaps the social distance of Jesus’ birth knew the distance that we’ve struggled with. STJOHNSSOUTHGATE.COM.AU distancing in mind. speaks to the very nature of our need for that Yes, the solidarity of the incarnation is won- The prophecy of Isaiah forecasted that a Christ-child to close the gaps that divide us. derful to know. But what is even better than virgin would become pregnant and give birth Jesus was born in those humble surrounds that is the hope that Christmas brings. The song to a boy, and that he would be called Immanuel, in Bethlehem, later he would be rejected in the of the angels at the birth of Christ expressed

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ABORIGINAL MELBOURNE

A very merry virtual Koorie Krismas words by Katie Johnson it’s a highlight for a lot of people.” A key event coming up in December is the Although there’ll be no sweaty crowds packed 8th Koorie Art Show, which boasts a display into Federation Square this year, the Koorie of 125 artworks submitted by Aboriginal and Heritage Trust’s (KHT’s) Koorie Krismas will Torres Strait Islanders who reside in Victoria. go ahead as a one-of-a-kind online event. The artists range from emerging to profes- From dance performances by Djirri Djirri sional and all of the artwork will be available Dancers, to a special appearance by Koorie to view and purchase online and in the gallery. Klaus, the online show will take place on “It will be an array of contemporary of tra- December 12 and will be hosted by award-win- ditional styles and mediums including paining, ning playwright and actor John Harding. photography, sculpture, fibre and digital mixed Curatorial manager Gail Harradine said that media works,” Ms Harradine said. while the show would look different this year, “It will be really interesting to see what peo- the Trust was putting in the work to make it as ple have produced during such a trying year.” engaging and interactive as possible. Included in the exhibition will be work sub- “There’s still some anxiety around elders be- mitted by artists under 17, as well as work sent ing out in big crowds during COVID, so to meet in by indigenous offenders and ex-offenders in the challenge we felt it was best to go ahead Victoria as part of a program to reduce the rate with an online event,” Ms Harradine said. of reoffending. “We’re pre-recording the performances at “The Torch is a really amazing program for the River Terrace, so you’ll be able to look out people who have left prison which encourages over the Yarra too.” the exploration of identity and culture through The free event will be held online between art,” Ms Harradine said. 11am and 2pm and feature performances from The show will run from December 5 to The Merindas, Bumpy, Aaron B and a range of February 21 2021 and artists will go into the others to be announced later this month. running to win $32,000 worth of prizes, Ms Harradine also said there would be in- including the Creative Victoria Award and the teractive presentations from elders who would Metro Tunnel Creative Program 2D Award. pass on their thoughts to the community during As a Wotjobaluk artist herself, Ms Harradine Christmas time. said working as the Trust’s curatorial manager “It’s going to be a full day of activities – we for the past two years had been an uplifting usually get swamped at the end when Santa experience. comes,” she said. “I used to work at the Trust in the mid-90s, The virtual Krismas event will be nothing so it’s exciting to see how it has evolved and new for the Trust, as all of their workshops and improved over time,” Ms Harradine said. exhibitions have been online since COVID hit “It has always been about reconciliation so in March. it’s great to have a space where indigenous art Ms Harradine said that based on the positive can be showcased.” • community response, the Trust had decided to continue with the online format going into 2021. “I’m really pleased with how our collection has been travelling during this time and how For the latest information we’ve kept all of our public programs going,” about Koorie Krismas and Ms Harradine said. “It’s helped people who can’t go anywhere, the 8th Koorie Art show: especially when you’re used to going to galleries koorieheritagetrust.com.au ▲ Gail Harradine. Photo credit Sandy Hodge.

HISTORY

Christmas lunch in Southbank – 1944 style

There has been a long tradition in workplaces in Southbank (as across Melbourne) of Christmas lunches where many of the workers gather to enjoy good food, drinks and enjoy each other’s company, generally in a restaurant, café or function space.

These events are sure to take a different form The walls and the roof of the space were corru- this year but it is worth looking back to see how gated iron, relatively cheap and utilitarian and Christmas lunches took place in previous hard common in industrial buildings. Let’s hope it times. wasn’t a hot day as insulation was non-existent! The year is 1944, which would be (thankful- The lunch guests present a sombre picture, ly) the last full year of World War II. About 70 not surprising after enduring war-time restric- of the employees of AP Sutherland (garage and tions for five years and perhaps still fearful for tyre service in Maffra St, now Kings Way) had loved ones in war zones. The guests sat around gathered – not in a posh hotel but in the com- a U-shaped table and were in groups according pany warehouse, tricked up for the occasion to sex and probably status and function within with tree branches and flags hanging from the the company. trusses beneath the roof. Seating at the top table was spacious and The company trucks were moved out of comfortable and occupied by the top brass. The and drivers. Despite the formality of the occa- the way (or adorned with foliage) and a piano table to the right includes a grouping of about sion, a few were not wearing ties – unlike the brought in and set up on a platform, to provide 15 women, suitably attired in summer dresses, rest of the men, some of whom were wearing Robin Grow entertainment after the meal – a common oc- together with men who were probably male three-piece suits. There is no sign of any alcohol currence in the days before television. members of the office staff, seated on a bench. on the tables – perhaps it was early or perhaps PRESIDENT - AUSTRALIAN ART DECO There was always someone who could tickle The table to the left is fully occupied by men, management (who were footing the bill) disap- AND MODERNISM SOCIETY the ivories and lead a singalong, and maybe seated on boxes! Many were young and they proved. Hopefully things livened up during the [email protected] some of employees took to the floor for a dance. were probably the labourers, manual workers afternoon! •

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BUSINESS Dream City re-opens

words by Jack Hayes “It was very challenging after having such a great response and feedback from schools and parents. We took this break as an opportunity Dream City at DFO South Wharf will re-open for us to work with that feedback and refine its doors for the first time since mid-March what we do at Dream City to make it the best after further relaxing of public health restric- experience it can be,” Ms Pala said. tions by the state government. “We used the time to create a brand-new The “edutainment theme park”, founded in sports and science zone, which will have an late 2019, enables children aged from three indoor dream court and other educational to 16 years access to career-based educational sports activity. Due to restrictions, we have had activities ranging from operating flight simula- to build the new zone off-site, to be installed tors, fighting virtual fires, performing surgery during January.” and producing podcasts. “We have also decided to include an option for parents of older children to drop off their kids and go shopping while their children are Dream City founder, enjoying the activities.” Kajal Pala, admitted Spearheading the re-opening alongside Ms Pala is CEO Dean Sholl, creative director Scott although the past Bull, head of education Michelle Hortle, head of eight months had been technology Wade Dinnie and a range of expert educators. increasingly trying for Ms Pala said her team would also be upgrad- her and her team, there ing and refurbishing existing technology at Dream City to ensure the best possible experi- had been a number of ence for children and educators alike. silver linings to come Testing of the new and upgraded technology will be completed during the days leading into from the forced closure. the new year, with Ms Pala expecting Dream City to officially open during the second week of January •

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Central Equity opens Melbourne Grand

city and north across to Flagstaff Gardens and The CBD’s latest luxury south to Port Phillip Bay, with balconies on all residential tower is now apartments to ensure occupants can maximise these views. complete, with the opening Melbourne Grand has been built with res- of prominent Southbank ident facilities that are ready for use now and incorporate the customary luxury associated developer Central Equity’s with all Central Equity developments. Melbourne Grand. The tower boasts around 1700 sqm of facilities, which include banquet rooms for Carefully and creatively designed in collabo- residents, in-house entertaining, a luxurious ration with Graham Fisher of Guilford Bell diamond class theatre and lounges while Graham Fisher Architects, the 58-level building fostering a sense of community with a coffee at 560 Lonsdale St sees Central Equity add to lounge for residents to meet and catch up. its list of several CBD projects in addition to Residents will have access to a large gym, Southbank, where it has developed more than sauna, yoga room, indoor swimming pool and 30 buildings. barbecue areas, while also gaining access to the Melbourne Grand offers extensive resident exclusive “Lonsdale Club” resident facilities. amenities and unparalleled luxury in the heart The project encourages sustainable trans- of the CBD and has been designed for the needs port alternatives with generous amounts of of young professionals and empty-nesters as bicycle and motorbike storage in addition to well as for the growing tide of young parents private car parking. Melbourne Grand is within looking to raise their families in the inner city. the free city tram zone and a short walk to sev- Melbourne Grand will greet residents with a eral train stations and bus routes sense of “hotel style” luxury as they enter the Melbourne’s universities, prestige schools, foyer with an experienced round the clock retail precincts, Flagstaff Gardens and the legal concierge team assisting their daily needs. district, are all within walking distance. Strong The apartments are generously sized and many, interest has been shown from lawyers, barris- whether they be one-, two-, or three-bedroom ters and other members of the legal profession apartments, have studies which accommodate seeking the convenience of being close to the the needs of busy professionals and offer a courts and legal offices. space to work from home in this ever-changing Central Equity is regarded as a pioneer office life. of inner-city living, having completed As working from home has become a much- more than 80 major projects in locations talked-about topic in recent times, the team at around Melbourne for more than 33 years. Central Equity prides itself on staying ahead There are a limited number of apartments of the curve with industry-leading design and available for sale and rent • residential facilities, allowing occupants to continue life as usual while work continues from home. The abundance of floor-to-ceiling glazing For more infomation: encourages residents to make the most of the breathtaking views from Melbourne’s inner centralequity.com.au

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YARRA RIVER BUSINESS ASSOCIATION

Support your locals this summer

While it will be some time before we’re back to along the river and featuring the people be- pre-COVID levels in the precinct, it is a great hind the businesses. Along with the “I’m a feeling to see the place slowly come to life again. This edition of Southbank Southbanker” pages that we have been running I commend those businesses who have News includes our during the past six months in this newspaper, managed to withstand the lockdown, while we we hope that the vlogs will strengthen rapport acknowledge that there are some who may not summer activities special with the 25,000 residents living just behind our emerge from the economic devastation brought feature, with suggestions businesses. upon them. This is my first column to you as the new The Yarra River Business Association for residents to enjoy with president of the YRBA. Some of you may know (YRBA) has moved quickly to help stimulate friends and family during me from my role at Arts Centre Melbourne, patronage during the summer period, with a where I work alongside the chief executive special emphasis on you, our Southbankers, to the next four to eight weeks Claire Spencer. help make it happen. right on your doorstep. My presidency provides an opportunity to This edition of Southbank News includes strengthen the role of the arts as part of the our summer activities special feature, with It includes some special business and residential lifeblood of Southbank. suggestions for residents to enjoy with friends discounts for Southbank The state government’s budget announcement and family during the next four to eight weeks but you also get 20 per cent off for any friends about the transformation of the Melbourne right on your doorstep. It includes some special residents. and relatives you take along with you. What a Arts Precinct looks set to create not only new discounts for Southbank residents. great gift to give to a fellow Southbanker. indoor facilities but a wonderful public plaza to I think you would agree that a major part of Similarly, do you know about the beautiful help strengthen Southbank’s worldwide reputa- the appeal of living in Southbank is the vibran- Spanish-style courtyard at the Mission to tion as an arts-centred community. You will be cy that the riverside businesses and arts venues Seafarers in Flinders St? Over summer the in the box seats to take advantage of it • create for residents. With international tourism Mission is inviting Southbankers to make free unlikely to return for possibly 12 months, major use of the barbecue in the courtyard. Just phone events uncertain in the short term and only a up to book, but please buy your drinks at the bar trickle of workers returning, our businesses to help the Mission fund their vital outreach will rely on your patronage to keep them afloat. work for seafarers. Jeremy Vincent Did you know that you can buy a year’s During the next few months we will be bring- PRESIDENT - YRBA membership to Eureka Skydeck for just $60? A ing you a series of vlogs (video blogs) via the YARRARIVER.INFO membership not only gives you unlimited visits ↥ Southbank residents’ Facebook page, which will to view Melbourne in all its seasons and moods, highlight the new outdoor eateries popping-up

OWNERS’ CORPORATION LAW SAFETY & SECURITY

Watch out, not all liability Targeting hoons insurance policies are Motorised scooters Motorised or electric scooters have been the topic of much discussion. There has been a big created equal increase in usage following lockdown and the reluctance of people to use public transport Melbourne and Yarra during the COVID pandemic. Electric scooters may be ridden on footpaths, • Does the definition of insured extend Highway Patrol shared paths and some roads only if they have Do you sit on the committee of beyond the actual committee members and a top speed of 10 km per hour on level ground, office bearers? conducted Operation your owners’ corporation (OC)? about double the speed of a brisk walking pace, • Does the definition of insured protect past, TRACTION from and have a power output of 200 watts or less. present, and future members? If you do, are you sure that you and your per- Riding a non-compliant electric scooter • Does the definition of insured include Friday, December 2 to sonal assets are adequately protected if the anywhere other than on private property can employees (such as caretakers or building committee and the OC have proceedings filed Sunday, December 4 incur a fine – the current fine amount is $826. managers and cleaners if employed by the against them? If an electric scooter fails to meet these re- OC)? targeting Lorimer St The good news is that adequate and reason- quirements, it is classified as a motor vehicle. If • Does the policy provide a defence to ably affordable insurance coverage is readily near South Wharf in classified as a motor vehicle, the electric scooter claims and proceedings (as opposed to just available. The bad news is that most OCs do not must be registered, and the rider must have a reimbursing for such costs)? Docklands, and Lygon St have adequate coverage. valid motorcycle licence. • Does the policy cover defamation? The problem very often occurs because the in Carlton. Southbank Police along with the Melbourne • Does the policy defend claims seeking non- directors and officers (D&O) liability coverage Highway Patrol are looking at conducting some monetary loss? is not the focus of the OC’s insurance package. enforcement in the New Year surrounding the • Does the policy cover wrongful The reason it is often not the focus is that most use of electric scooters that are not compliant. termination or other employer liability brokers are not intimately familiar with the For additional information regarding the claims? coverage, and to be honest, this is not a big-tick- road rules regarding electric scooters head to • Does the policy cover discrimination? et item for most brokers. Although it is not the the Vicroads website – vicroads.vic.gov.au • Does the policy defend you where there is main generator of premium, it is a coverage that a claim or lawsuit for failure to maintain or requires careful thought. In fact, the OC manag- New Year’s Eve celebrations obtain adequate insurance? er, who is usually delegated the responsibility to New Year’s Eve will look different in The potential claims against OCs and com- renew or obtain the insurance, should demand Melbourne this year. Fireworks will not form mittees are only limited by the creativity of ↥ that the best available insurance coverage be part of the City of Melbourne’s New Year’s Eve plaintiffs and their lawyers. presented. celebrations, instead the council is showing its In these times when people have no qualms The second problem is due to the fact that, support for the local culinary scene with New or concerns about suing their neighbours, let most often, the main insurers of OCs are the Year Street Feasts – a two-day dining experi- alone their own committee or building, the direct insurers like the big, nationally-known ence from December 31 to Friday, January 1. proper protection is worth its weight in gold. insurance carriers (this is not to say that some As usual the police will have large contingent My advice is that each committee should of these carriers may not have a more compre- working on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day review their policy and ask your broker and the Lorimer St has attracted hoon drivers and hensive product available). These carriers may for public order management. This will ensure OC manager to obtain the maximum possible Victoria Police were out and about to detect provide a great product from a property and everyone can enjoy their New Year’s Eve cele- coverage, relative to the size of the building and drivers committing traffic offences. A total general liability standpoint; however, they gen- brations safely. I take this opportunity to wish the complexity of its issues (and occupants for of 55 penalty notices were issued for a range erally do not provide a comprehensive directors everyone a very Merry Christmas and a safe and that matter). It is better to be safe than to be of offences including parking, mobile phone, and officers liability product. Everyone assumes Happy New Year sorry speeding and general traffic offences. Three • that they have full coverage. The reality is that • vehicles were issued with defect notices, two “full coverage” and “appropriate coverage” are drivers will be issued with a summons to ap- Senior Sgt Alex O’Toole not the same thing. pear at court due to driving while suspended Tom Bacon There is no question that you get what you and one vehicle was impounded due the driver station commander at southbank pay for in insurance. TOM BACON IS THE PRINCIPAL LAWYER having a suspended licence. poilice station In summary, if you cannot answer yes to vir- OF STRATA TITLE LAWYERS. If residents are aware of hooning behaviour, [email protected]. tually all of the following questions, your D&O [email protected]. please call 000 for police attendance. gov.au coverage is probably not adequate: AU

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METRO TUNNEL SOUTHBANK RESIDENTS’ ASSOCIATION

Is the Boyd Park fight finally over? It would seem so. On December it may have only stoked local anger when the community thought it was losing its park that 1, the council considered, it has come to enjoy over the past nine months. and endorsed, a planning These expectations could have been better managed by the council. application for a 42-storey In any case, the park as we know it now will tower in the back corner of the never be the same. COVID-19 highlighted the importance of open space, particularly green park where the basketball court open space. While decisions of past councils and orchard are located. can’t be blamed on this council, we certainly feel our new council clearly understands the needs, but more importantly the sentiments of It was not for this council to consider whether our community. the development should or shouldn’t proceed In our submission to the council meeting, but merely to evaluate whether it complied I asked for this council to commit to the resi- with the planning scheme, which Southbank dents of Southbank and have a dialogue with us Residents’ Association (SRA) always knew it to talk about the future and what the green and did. open space solutions may be. In any case, SRA made a passionate rep- The community needs clarity on what the Metro Tunnel puts pop-up resentation to the council highlighting the council plans for Southbank, and for it to importance of this space in our community. It commit to a timeline. The Southbank 2010 was also heartening to see more than 120 sub- Structure Plan already proposes open space parks on the menu missions made by concerned members of our by covering over the Domain Tunnel entrance, community. however this has never been costed. It is cur- Melbourne vibrant during the construction of The Metro Tunnel Project We have always known this building was rently just a tease to our residents and honestly, the tunnels and stations. coming, and over the years SRA has made sig- we have had enough. has joined the push to help The pop-up park will allow people to enjoy nificant representations to the council against In the meeting we received a commitment this beautiful part of Melbourne and its popular rejuvenate Melbourne’s dining its plans to develop the site. While the outcome from the council and also a personal follow-up restaurants while enjoying pleasant surrounds is certainly not ideal, as we have argued with email from the Lord Mayor reiterating com- scene as it bounces back from during summer. each opportunity the plans have been revisited mitment to this dialogue. Our committee is The Domain pop-up park ties in with the the coronavirus pandemic. by the council, we have successfully argued for now searching for a venue large enough to City of Melbourne’s push to help restore some concessions. accommodate our concerned residents to be- Melbourne’s world-class dining scene. Twice we have had the development foot- The project’s creative program has extended gin this discussion. We will certainly keep you The council has transformed footpaths and print reduced, the site relocated to the other the pop-up park on Domain Rd, South Yarra, posted. car parking spaces to allow extended outdoor side of the park to be parallel to Kings Way, so even more people can dine outside while This is just one example of the advocacy dining. thereby casting no shadow over the park and following social distancing guidelines. of our committee, but without membership Outdoor dining “parklets” featuring bollards, hopefully mitigating some of the traffic noise, The park has converted another three park- our voice won’t be heard. We would love your planters and barriers are being installed in and most significantly the community has se- ing spaces into attractive outdoor dining areas support. You can join via our website at south- locations across the city, including car parking cured 920 sqm of community space within the so nearby restaurants can extend their service bankresidents.org.au, also follow us on spaces along Southbank Promenade, Flinders development. – making it easier to seat more patrons under Facebook – SouthbankResidents. Membership Lane, Bourke St and in Carlton. The library has been oversubscribed for COVID-19 restrictions. These extend the five is only $10 per financial year. Under this initiative, the City of Melbourne years and the largest of the meeting rooms is spaces that existed previously. Finally, after a very challenging year, from has issued 1300 permits for outdoor dining too small. Hopefully this extra space will allow Last year, the Metro Tunnel Project worked • our entire committee we extend our warmest for more community activity. It was good to see with businesses and the City of Melbourne wishes for Christmas and the New Year. With a the basketball court was also a topic of conten- to install seating and planter boxes, allowing controlled COVID environment, we encourage tion. The current location of the court was at restaurants to increase their outdoor dining everyone to try to get away for a well-earned the request of SRA after it was supposed to have space. break with the family hopefully over a COVID- been temporarily positioned at the front of the Planting in the pop-up park was designed safe summer. Stay safe and see you in the New Boyd Library and children’s play area where under guidance of the nearby Royal Botanic Year. the community garden is currently located. Gardens. Yes, the basketball court was always temporary, Specific species were determined by current because in the City Road Masterplan there is a and past varieties within the gardens, with basketball court under the Kings Way overpass. For more information: planting to be reflective of the current leafy However, the City Road Masterplan is now ap- aesthetic of the area. southbankresidents.org.au proaching three years behind schedule. The Metro Tunnel creative program is If it wasn’t for SRA lobbying, we wouldn’t also delivering a pop-up park at Albert Road Tony Penna have the developed park we have now. The Reserve to enhance seating and planting for park was always supposed to be provided by PRESIDENT people to enjoy. It features timber decking with the developer as part of its development. With PRESIDENT@ plenty of seating and planting, and will open in the continual delays, year after year, contractor SOUTHBANKRESIDENTS.ORG.AU time for Christmas. after contractor, we asked for our park now The parks are among several activities de- For more information: and not later – the council conceded. However, livered by the creative program to help keep metrotunnel.vic.gov.au

HEALTH & WELLBEING

• It can reduce your stress levels. Helping next person that comes in to the coffee Kindness: a natural antidote others takes you out of your own mind and shop after you. can potentially help to build relationships • Help someone with their groceries. There has never been another time in most of our lives where so with other people. Anything that helps you to build bonds with other people is known The ripple effects of kindness many people are relying on one another – family and friends, as as “affiliative behaviour” which may be Kindness is teachable. Like reading or maths, well as strangers. an important component of coping with kindness is a skill that you can cultivate. Studies stress. show that, with training and practice, you can actually strengthen your compassion muscles Communities have galvanised to help neigh- people feel stronger and more energised, So what simple acts of kindness can you and improve your “kindness fitness.” bours with shopping, prescriptions, even dog less depressed, have increased feelings of do every day? Kindness is contagious. The positive effects walking. And as we approach the holiday self-worth and increased mental flexibility • Acknowledge your neighbour as you of kindness are experienced in the brain of season, knowing that so many people will be after helping others. walk past them – better yet, strike up a everyone who witnessed the act, improving without loved ones due to travel restrictions • It can increase “the love hormone”. conversation! their mood and making them significantly more as a result of COVID-19, kindness towards one Witnessing acts of kindness produces • Hold the door open for someone. likely to “pay it forward.” This means one good another is more important than ever. oxytocin, often referred to as the “love • Smile (or better yet – have a chat!) to your deed in a crowded area can create a domino ef- If you’re in a position to do so, lend a hand hormone” which aids in lowering blood local barista when getting your morning fect and improve the day of dozens of people — not because you expect something in return, pressure and improving our overall heart • coffee. but because you know people need it. Even the health. Oxytocin also increases our self- • Call up your local volunteer organisation smallest gestures go a long way. esteem and optimism, which is very helpful and see if you can support in any way. when we’re in anxious. • Find out if there are any people in your The benefits of kindness • It can fire up the brain’s “reward centre”. network who will be alone for Christmas Rajna Bogdanovic • It’s a win-win. Studies show that doing acts Research has shown that when you are and offer to call them over the holiday CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST of kindness not only helps the recipient but kind to another person, your brain’s season. also increase the givers levels of happiness, pleasure and reward centres light up, as if BODGDANOVICRAJNA@ • Give goods you no longer need to your GMAIL.COM life and even job satisfaction, as well as you were the recipient of the good deed— local charity shop. decreases depression. not the giver. This phenomenon is called • Pay it forward: Buy a cup of coffee for the • It can increase energy. Studies show that the “helper’s high.”

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LEWIS GRAEME No improvement, but lucky to have kept my job – I’m I’m a Southgate plumber and I’ve been working every day looking forward to Christmas. – I’m looking forward to family time, especially with my grandkid.

Faces of Southbank

Question: what was one positive thing that came out of lockdown for you in your personal life? Photos by John Tadigiri. BRENDAN & ANGELICA SONJA We made a baby during the lockdown! We named him Started a Youtube channel for my folks in Croatia teach- Hugo – we haven’t watched the movie completely yet. ing about Shiatsu Therapy.

Southbank

Sudoku Last month’s Sudoku solution N K T S B H U O A B S H U A O N T K A U O T K N B H S A variation of Sudoku, with the letters S O U T H B A N K replacing numbers. S O A B H K T U N

The rules are the same as regular K N B A T U O S H Sudoku, each line must contain the letters H T U N O S A K B “SOUTHBANK” as must each 9-square T H S O N B K A U box. This Sudoku is MEDIUM, good luck! O B K H U A S N T U A N K S T H B O

U A K O O B N H K Coffee Break B O A H T A U N B O K “How long have you been distancing?” K T N B K

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SOUTHBANK SUSTAINABILITY GROUP A year of highs and lows ends on theme

Such a bittersweet month this was for our group.

The biggest highs and lows being on one hand winning the Keep Victoria Beautiful (KVB) 2020 Sustainable Cities Environment award, and on the other hand seeing the Boyd Park development planning permit going ahead despite strong community protest. This unfortunate news put an end date to half our garden operations, the future composting hub site, but most importantly, a space that helped cultivate Southbank’s sense of community. But let’s start with the highs. Our first couple of post-lockdown meetups have been just great! Seeing old neighbours while meeting new ones, tending to the much-loved community garden and catching up over painting fresh stones to help guide you with what is har- vest-ready. Both meetups felt like the community coming together while at the same time good friends, old and new, meeting again. With the holiday season just around the corner, we are excited to launch our next educational activity, called “Upcycle Christmas”, on Saturday, December 12, 10:30am at Boyd. This event will be free for the community, funded solutions and taking one small action at a time clear that our community’s loudly-voiced needs and come join us! out of the 2020 Connected Communities can make a big difference, and have a huge im- were acknowledged and heard more than ever. Our first 2021 meetups will be on Saturdays grant we won. Participants will learn how to pact. We still don’t know who nominated us for While we will sadly be losing Boyd Park January 9 and 23, and every fortnight creatively upcycle common household waste these awards, but whoever you are, we are very in about 12 months when construction starts afterwards. materials into beautiful bonbons, Christmas grateful to you and humbled by your believing (if all other permits go ahead), your rallying About the group: A solutions-focused group cards and tree decorations, all of which can be in our work and vision! To you and to the com- behind this important issue and responding to of Southbank residents working to bring posi- either composted or recycled at their end of munity that has supported us throughout the our call to send your submission, has opened tive change in sustainability practices and edu- life. This way, people will leave with practical years, thank you! the road to win more activated green spaces for cation to our neighbourhood, while building a solutions of how to reduce their waste, their It’s this kind of support that pushes us to de- our community. In other words, we may have wonderful community of like-minded people. seasonal carbon footprint, and how to close the fend Southbank’s precious activated open space lost the battle, but we are winning the war. We 2019 Environment Melbourne Award winner • loop once the season is over. Email us or go on whenever the opportunity arises, as it did with will make sure we keep the dialogue open with our Facebook page to get the Eventbrite regis- the high-rise development planning permit for council, that we see their determined words of tration link for this event. Boyd Park. We knew that getting the City of support during the FMC delivered in actions. Now to the most elating news we received Melbourne councillors to object this planning We’ll also try to get a permanent spot for the Reach us at: since our last column. That is, winning the KVB permit at the December 1 Future of Melbourne much-needed composting hub plus half the ve- southbanksustainability@ 2020 Sustainable Cities award for the environ- Committee (FMC) meeting was a long shot, if gie garden, which are both at risk with the new ment (community) category!! We were among there wasn’t anything technically wrong with development. gmail.com or facebook.com/ some great organisations doing exceptional the permit. But we couldn’t let such an import- With our determination and your support, SouthbankSustainabilityGroup work across a state where many organisations ant community artery be taken away without we know that this loss won’t keep us down and are active in the environment/sustainability a fight and without showing our new council that great things are to come for our suburb’s space. Having our efforts and contribution rec- what this small park space means to Southbank. environment, community, and liveability. ognised by another respectable and prestigious While our council had to approve this agenda No matter how difficult a year may be, there is body, only a year after what felt like a dream: item, the whopping 128 objection letters they always something to celebrate. And so, we will Artemis Pattichi winning the 2019 Environment Melbourne received about it seems to have made a deep im- at our final meetup for the year on Saturday, SOUTHBANK SUSTAINABILITY Award, is motivating us more than ever to keep pact. There was more decisive language about December 19 at 10am, where we will do our GROUP SOUTHBANKSUSTAINABILITY@ our tenacity and our solutions-driven work immediate action to deliver a similar, perma- gardening and then share a celebratory lunch GMAIL.COM up. Winning such prestigious awards is a great nent activated green space for Southbank along in the park! We invite everyone that wants to confirmation to us that thinking in terms of with more green space in general, and it was share a meal with a positive community, to BYO

SKYPAD LIVING

Vertical village energy consumption

The Victorian Government has energy-efficient systems in 250,000 homes; might also draw some benefit. apartment buildings consume energy – because Such comments again underscore the lack of without this detailed data, energy efficiency • $112 million to upgrade the comfort and announced $797 million for understanding about residential strata. improvements typically take a “hit-and-miss” efficiency of 35,000 social homes; energy improvements – how As was evident in the COVID-19 discussions approach. For the initial stage of the project, a • $14 million for appliance upgrades under with the Department of Health and Human small number of residential buildings located in much of this might our energy- the Victorian Energy Upgrades program; Services (DHHS), government decision-mak- the City of Melbourne have been engaged. Over hungry vertical villages access? and ers appear to consider similar high-rise public the coming year, energy consumption moni- housing, high-rise student accommodation and toring equipment will be installed to capture • New minimum energy efficiency standards high-rise residential strata. This perception energy consumption data. for rentals homes to ensure that they are fit Our vertical villages are considered “expensive might also go some to explaining why our ver- While the ultimate aim is to build the capacity for habitation will be in place from 2022. energy guzzlers”. tical villages are typically not included in other of high-rise apartments to improve their energy In particular, our common areas are accused Anything for residential apartment residential assistance programs, such as the consumption, the specific aim of this project is of comprising – or exceeding – 20 per cent of buildings? Victorian Government Solar Homes Package – to test tools for profiling energy consumption our building’s total administrative fees as they While apartment residents can potentially because residents in high-rise public housing, in different high-rise residential buildings. account for up to 60 per cent of our building’s access funds for appliance upgrades, missing student accommodation or residential strata Over the coming year, this column will re- total energy consumption. from this scheme is any focus upon redressing “do not own their roof”. However, the differ- port upon this project’s progress – and in the Naturally then, there was great anticipation the specific challenges encountered by apart- ence is that in residential strata, we collectively meantime, thanks to CSIRO and the federal that the Victorian Government’s super-splurge ment buildings. This was a view echoed on a own our roof. government for recognising the needs of our of $797 million on energy efficiency would recent Energy Efficiency Council session where There is, however, a light on the hill. vertical villages! • bring good news for apartment-dwellers. And both guests, Nick Aberle from Environment CSIRO, in conjunction with Department on November 17, the Victorian Minister for Victoria and Kellie Caught from Australian of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources, is Energy, Environment and Climate Change Lily Council of Social Service (ACOSS), agreed undertaking a project aimed at profiling the Dr Janette Corcoran D’Ambrosio announced that this multi-mil- that apartment buildings did not really benefit energy consumption of our common areas. lion dollar energy efficiency stimulus package from this scheme because “apartment build- According to Michael Ambrose, Senior APARTMENT LIVING EXPERT would deliver: ings are difficult”. Kellie Caught proceeded to Experimental Scientist, Energy at CSIRO, LEARN MORE ON FACEBOOK.COM/ • $335 million to replace old wood, comment that the government was addressing it is vital to have a greater understanding of SKYPADLIVING/ electric and gas-fired heaters with new social housing in the scheme, and that as some how, when and where high-rise residential social housing is high-rise, residential buildings

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