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Council looks set to support overshadowing By Shane Scanlan Cbus is entitled to build a lower structure on just about all the site but prefers to leave at least a third of it as public open space. It return, it wants to build a 300m tower on Th e City of Melbourne the remaining area. Strictly-speaking, Cbus appears ready to support doesn’t need the council’s approval for the amendment to planning law it is seeking over-shadowing of the south and the decision remains with the Planning bank of the Yarra in return for Minister, Matthew Guy. Cbus CEO Adrian desperately-needed open space Pozzo did not respond to CBD News. Monash Uni student Hannah Scholte wants to speak with CBD residents. in the CBD. At the Future Melbourne Committee meeting of August 12, most councillors Hannah wants your story spoke glowingly of the proposal, however Th e council has not previously supported they voted for a month’s deferral to allow over-shadowing of the river and the principle closer collaboration with Cbus. Honours year journalism student Hannah Scholte wants to know has remained “sacrosanct”. Ironically, until recently, Melburnians have what it is like to live in the CBD. Lord Mayor Robert Doyle used the term enjoyed a vast open plaza along the length “sacrosanct” on August 5 when making of Collins St in front of the old Suncorp Th e Monash University student is making a “I get the feeling that now is a really crucial an impassioned plea to Planning Minister building since 1965. documentary fi lm about city life and is keen time in the history of the area. Th ere are so Matthew Guy to reject a planning application to connect with local residents. many new apartments under construction, for a tower on the old CUB Brewery site in And, while the council is now eager to trade but no one really knows how this will Carlton which will overshadow the forecourt off its principles regarding overshadowing, Her interest in the subject was sparked by a translate.” of the State Library (see our story on page 8). it would not be in this position if it had not news snippet earlier this year which revealed sold the site to private interests in 1992. that the CBD was now more popular for “It makes we wonder what kind of future is Protection of the Yarra from overshadowing residential living than as a business location. being created right now.” features in numerous planning ordinances, Th e council says it sold the site in 1992 including the same clause (22.02) of the because changes to State Government land It was not long before she was immersed in Th e 24-year-old has already made contact Melbourne Planning Scheme which protects tax meant that it was costing more than it the policy decisions and “settings” which with many of the “fi rst-wave” of residents the library forecourt. was earning. made this possible. But her interest is in how who have a particular perspective. But she this plays out in the experience of residents. also wants to speak with some of the newer But councillors appear primed to support an A council spokesperson said it appeared the residents living in the newer towers. application by Cbus for a 300m tower at 433- $15 million raised through the sale ended “I want to look at the social eff ects, as 455 Collins St which would cast a shadow with the State Government. opposed to the environmental or economic Hannah can be contacted via her website onto Queensbridge Square in Southbank. Continued page 2 eff ects,” Hannah said. hannahscholte.com/current-projects

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Th e ongoing growth and expansion of Melbourne’s central business district (CBD) would appear to be driving the Victorian economy.

According to Lord Mayor Robert Doyle, hospitality and entertainment. It’s all of that inner Melbourne has generated 77,000 new new economy that will be the source of our jobs over the last six years, most of these prosperity,” he said. classifi ed as ‘high value adding’ employment “I’m very confi dent about the future of our positions. city as our economy is making the transition “A lot of these jobs are in the area of leisure, to that new economy.” entertainment, hospitality, and all a part of Th e Lord Mayor also believes that physical that knowledge economy,” Cr Doyle said. changes are needed if the city is to continue Th e news comes as no surprise to Grattan to cope with its new signifi cance. Michael Greste addresses the August 21 function. Institute director and associate, Jane-Frances “On a quiet day, we get 840,000 people Kelly and Paul Donegan, who released a through the centre of the city. On a busy day, Mapping Australia’s economy report in July. it’s more than a million. By 2030, it will be Help for jailed journalist Th e report found that 80 per cent of the one and a quarter million every single day,” monetary value of all local goods and Mr Doyle said. By Sean Car Law Institute of Victoria and Amnesty services are produced on 0.2 per cent of the “[Th e Hoddle Grid] has served us brilliantly International. nation’s land mass. for 177 years but it is not going to be able to All money generated from the event was Mapping the Australian economy by the cope with that level of people.” A sold-out crowd gathered donated to the family of the Al-Jazeera location of economic activity, the report Th e Victorian Government is predicting at the CBD’s Hi-Fi Bar for a journalist, who was jailed in Egypt this year found that most of the production area is the CBD will become the nation’s largest after being found guilty of spreading false heavily concentrated in the central business benefi t concert on August commercial and economic hub by 2040, news and supporting the blacklisted Muslim districts of major cities. pointing out that Melbourne’s growth rate 21, calling on the Federal Brotherhood. Th is, along with the rapid growth in CBD had overtaken Sydney’s fi gures by June 30 Government to continue its Th e journalist’s brother, Michael Greste, jobs, has resulted in our city being labelled a last year. appeared on the night to address the major economic engine. push to free jailed Australian According to Plan Melbourne, the capacity crowd on behalf of the family, while “If you take just the central business Victorian government’s metropolitan journalist Peter Greste. reading out an emotional letter written by districts of Sydney and Melbourne, you planning strategy, a spatial framework will Peter from his Mazraa Prison cell in Cairo thanking his supporters. have accounted for almost 10 per cent of be implemented as a way of sustaining Hosted by ABC radio broadcaster Libbi Gorr, Australia’s gross domestic product,” the infrastructure in the city centre. the event saw a number of distinguished “If there is one lesson from prison, it is this report found. According to the plan, Melbourne has musical guests turn out in support, including – that freedom is like oxygen. As long as you Cr Doyle says the increase in CBD jobs had the largest population growth of any Mark Seymour, Ross Wilson, Ella Hooper, the have it, you hardly ever think about it,” he is because of the changing nature of the Australian city over a 12-month period, with Bull Sisters and the Rockwiz Orchestra. wrote. Victorian economy. numbers increasing by 95,500 people. Supreme Court Justice Lex Lasry and “I want to send my most heart-felt thanks “Our next source of prosperity will come Th e report predicts Melbourne’s rapid his band Th e Lex Pistols spearheaded to the incredible line-up of musicians – my from the fi nancial services businesses and growth trend to continue, with 1.7 million the initiative, along with various legal musical heroes all – who gave up their time health care sector, construction, real estate, new jobs generated by 2050 and a population and human rights bodies, including the and their talent to support our cause.”

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Make the most of your lunch break and admire the city from the Southgate side of the river. Dine in over an express restaurant lunch menu, or enjoy a quick bite at Melbourne’s bustling riverside food court. Fresh air and spectacular city views are on the house. 4 CBD NEWS ISSUE 02 Live music Search for venue reform missing Th e State Government last copper month announced a series of reforms dealing with live music Police are appealing for public venues, which puts sound- assistance after the theft of proofi ng responsibility onto the $350,000 worth of copper from party who moved into the a power sub-station in the area last. former Age building in the city in August. If a residential development is proposed near an operating venue, then the onus Th e building, at the intersection of Lonsdale is on the developer to sound-proof the and Spencer streets, is currently under property. Conversely, if a venue is proposed demolition and the sub-station within the in a residential area, then the onus is on the premises is to be dismantled. operator to sound-proof the venue. Police believe that entry was gained by Known as an “agent of change” principle, the removing a ventilation louvre some time Government believes the new rules should between Friday, August 15 and Tuesday, keep everyone happy. August 19. Other announced planning reforms include: Th e company employed to demolish the „ Cutting red tape so that live music venues building was away from the site on that smaller than 500sqm no longer have to weekend and had an RDO on the Monday. meet the same building code compliance Police believe the thieves would have measures as larger venues; and needed heavy haulage equipment to remove the copper piping and sheets. „ A $500,000 Live Music Noise Attenuation Assistance Scheme to assist venues that Investigators are appealing for anyone who operate in a heritage-listed building may have seen any work being undertaken or that are not aided by the “agent of on the three days the site was supposed to be change” planning reforms. closed. A fi ve-point “Live Music Action Agenda” was Anyone with any information is urged to announced as: contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or Legacy Melbourne CEO David Cull on his way to the bank. submit a confi dential crime report at „ Licensing – new laws and streamlined www.crimestoppersvic.com.au licensing controls; „ Planning – updated Practice Note and Honesty is the best policy new particular provision; City Precinct „ Building – reducing the regulatory burden Being honest about a suspicious $30,000 donation has certainly for smaller venues; changes „ Assistance – $500,000 Live Music Noise paid off for Swanston St-based Legacy. Attenuation Assistance Scheme; and Th e charity was surprised on July 17 when a situation via Crimestoppers on August 21. City Square publican Gerard „ Environment and noise – review of noise man anonymously left an envelope stuff ed regulations. with $33,362.20 with the receptionist. Legacy didn’t have long to wait. Th e donor Kelly is the new president of the came forward the same day and Mr Cull Planning Minister Matthew Guy said: “New According to CEO David Cull, the staff later received a phone call from police verifying CBD’s City Precinct business residential developments built near existing joked about the possible sources of the that the donation was legitimate and association. live music venues will be responsible for unusual donation. unconnected with the robbery. noise mitigation features as part of the planning process.” “One of the things we thought of was that it “You can imagine how pleased we were to Mr Kelly takes over from the group’s could be proceeds of crime,” Mr Cull said. hear this news,” Mr Cull said. inaugural president Melanie Ashe, who will “Th is means beloved pubs and clubs that remain on the group’s executive committee So Mr Cull and his staff were shattered the are home to live music in Victoria will not be He said the money was earmarked for a as treasurer. forced to close due to noise complaints from next day when they read in the newspaper special camp at Phillip Island for a small those in new apartment buildings or new about an armed robbery in Footscray. group of highly-dependent youngsters. At the group’s annual general meeting on August 20 Carl Nave was elected vice- houses next door,” Mr Guy said. “Being an ethical organisation, there was no Th e timing is good for Legacy, which is president. Other executive members are: way we could have accepted the money if we “New music venues will of course also be launching Legacy Week – starting Sunday, Sally Mackinnon, Fiona Sweetman, Adam believed it had come from a crime,” Mr Cull held to these new standards and will be August 31 and runs through to Saturday, Lana, Mark Boldiston, Spiri Papadimas, Ian said. responsible for mitigating the impact of their September 6. Legacy supports families of Lambert, Matthew Th ompson, JC Lloyd- noise on neighbours.” Legacy contacted police who publicised the incapacitated and deceased war veterans. Southwell d’Anvers and Lynette Clucas.

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:(:21ř7/($9(<2867$1',1*   :::%&5(17$/6&20$8 ISSUE 02 CBD NEWS 5 Developer levy unlikely By Shine Dighe Also, the proposed levy does not pointed out: “It’s not just about tall building complement the council’s idea of aff ordable and lots of people. It’s about what happens housing in the CBD, as it is uncertain who when people hit the city streets, and about Th e City of Melbourne's will end up paying the tax. the amenities and services that need to be provided. Th e property developers with proposal to collect a ‘developer Melbourne Lord Mayor Robert Doyle said: projects in the city are making a good living “Let’s disabuse the notion that it will be a contribution’ amounting to out of the city. We are just asking them to be developer contribution. It will be passed responsible, and to contribute back.” $900 per dwelling for new CBD straight through to the purchasers of these residential towers may not see residential units. It will drive up the cost of Th e charge will be applicable to all buying a unit in the city.” apartments currently under consideration the light of the day. for approval regardless of when the Tram stops removed Minister Guy seemed to agree when he application was lodged. Of the 17,257 commented: “Th e only people who were apartments currently in the development Planning Minister Matthew Guy, who has going to pay this are those who were Yarra Trams has removed two pipeline, 5260 are under consideration for the fi nal say in the matter, said recently on purchasing the apartments. At the end of the planning approval and could be subject to stops in LaTrobe St. 3AW: “I haven’t seen anything to justify it. I day, this will not be a tax paid by developers a developer contribution if it were in place don’t know where the fi gure came from. Why but by homebuyers.” $900 and why not $850 or $1500?” immediately. Yarra Trams spokesperson Simon Murphy Cr Doyle also raised the point that the said the west-bound stops at Russell St and Applying the maximum the contribution He was of the opinion that when it came to council made “enormous amounts of King St had been removed for safety reasons. levy of $900 per dwelling to the forecast developer contributions, developers were revenue” through council rates paid by the number 17,257 new dwellings in the area “Th ese two stops are being removed to asked to contribute quite substantially residential owners. would raise in the order of $15.531 million ensure the safety of our passengers,” he said. already. He argued for a set level of “We are supposed to provide community by 2031. Council would be required to contributions whether it was a basket of “As longer, more modern trams begin infrastructure with this,” he said. fund $11,012,700 – being the balance of the goods they provided or amount of money operating on LaTrobe St, the waiting zone at estimated total cost of $26.544 million. Th e and not diff erent from council to council. Indeed, if the council wants to raise these stops has been deemed insuffi cient to developer contribution would only apply up additional funds for amenities and ensure passengers can wait for, board and until 2031. Th e levy is to create a $26.5 million fund infrastructure for the population growth, is it alight trams safely,” Mr Murphy said. for public infrastructure needed for the not more appropriate to increase the rates? In addition to this levy, from 1 July 2015, the “Yarra Trams and Public Transport Victoria expected 14,200 new residents by 2031. State Government is looking to introduce In addition to the $900 developer also extended the safety fencing at a number Th e City of Melbourne’s Draft Community a standard infrastructure levy of $4500 per contribution, an apartment valued at of stops on LaTrobe St to accommodate Infrastructure Development Framework dwelling. “However the mechanisms for its $500,000 would also incur a proposed open passengers as they wait for and alight from (2014) identifi es the need for 3792sqm of application have not been defi ned. While the space contribution, totaling $3800 per longer, more modern trams.” new community infrastructure to service the Hoddle Grid appears to fi t the criteria for an approved apartment. rapidly-growing residential population of SDA, this has not yet been determined by the He said the east-bound LaTrobe St stops had the Hoddle Grid. Speaking in favour of the fund, Cr Ken Ong State Government,” the report notes. already been upgraded.

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Th is photo was taken by Tim Hehir in the CBD last month as the sun was rising.

But was it really that cold? It turns out the pic was part of a promotion by Subaru aimed at getting the attention of city commuters. Tim reports that the snow-covered car did get some strange looks from pedestrians. But there were others, he said, who didn't seem to notice anything out of the ordinary. Perhaps they were yet to have their morning coff ee? City of Melbourne fi nishes the year in surplus good outcome”. Cr Mayne told the August On July 30 the council announced it was Cr Mayne said, despite this problem, the Th e City of Melbourne did 12 Future Melbourne Committee meeting: withdrawing or refunding some 34,800 council’s 2014 fi nancial performance was “Th at’s actually a good outcome when parking infringement notices due to an still strong. $100,000 better than it you consider all the ‘overs’ and ‘unders’ administrative error. “Th e cash balance is $99.34 million at year particularly the $3.2 million hit that we have expected in the last fi nancial Th e council explained that this was due end – that’s only down $3.5 million for the taken with the recent parking fi ne refund to the revocation, in error in 2012, of the year,” he said. year, despite losing millions of issue.” authority of two staff members to reissue “Some of the notables in there – parking dollars in parking fi ne refunds fi nes. “We were heading for a surplus around the fi nes have fi nished $1.2 million unfavourable and rate objections. $4.5 million mark which was going to put Th e council said the administrative staff were and, interestingly, parking fees also fi nished us about $3.2 million or so over budget and not aware their authorisations had been up $535,000 unfavourable partly because of According to the council’s fi nance chair, then, at the fi nish line, that got taken away revoked and continued to reissue parking some damage to some of our parking meters Cr Stephen Mayne, the 2014 results are “a from us,” he said. infringements. in Carlton.”

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Born on Avenue de Victor Hugo in Paris, French-American Anaïs Lellouche seemed the perfect person to curate the 'Victor Hugo: Les Misérables – From Page to Stage' exhibit in Melbourne’s CBD.

Th e State Library of Victoria thought so and “Australia, and Melbourne, is going to have a brought Ms Lellouche on board to help make big international focus with the G20 summit this ambitious exhibit possible. later this year and the French President is coming to Australia for the fi rst time.” Ms Lellouche came to Melbourne in 2013 as a resident curator at Gertrude “Th is exhibition, of the manuscript and all Contemporary, and now calls herself a the other treasures, represents a strong bond Melburnian. Th e opportunities, architecture between our two nations.” and friendly people make her feel at home. Ms Lellouche recalls that getting the “For me, Melbourne is the new New York,” approval to have the manuscript as part of Ms Lellouche said, “In France there is a new the exhibit was like “a dream come true”. myth about Australia as a new place where “We had put so much eff ort into getting all things are happening on a big scale.” these amazing things from performing arts But myth is not what bought one of France’s collections, and photographs, and we really national treasures, Victor Hugo’s original needed the source,” Ms Lellouche said. manuscript of his novel Les Misérables, to According to Ms Lellouche, the exhibit is Melbourne. both scholarly and fun, taking visitors from Instead, it was Ms Lellouche’s diplomatic the turbulent life of Victor Hugo to the rise of insight and a strong partnership between the one of the most widely known musicals, Les Australian and French embassies. Misérables. Th e President of the National Library of To balance this historical exhibit, Ms France was impressed by the State Library’s Lellouche also curated a show for project, but reluctant to let the manuscript Anaïs Lellouche. Her eff orts and diplomacy were instrumental in bringing the Hugo manuscript to Melbourne. Melbourne’s White Night 2014 to continue to travel half way across the world. develop her contemporary expertise.

Ms Lellouche was integral to making this To convince the National Library of France She saw the potential for a win-win scenario. Th is balance is evident in the exhibit, possible, due to her previous work with the to let the manuscript leave Europe of the “Th ey wanted a diplomatic partnership, featuring relics of the past, like the National Library of France and her French fi rst time ever, Ms Lellouche says she had “to and we wanted the national treasure,” Ms manuscript, to modern artifacts, like heritage. think creatively and outside the box”. Lellouche said. costumes used in 2012 Les Misérables fi lm. 8 CBD NEWS ISSUE 02 Shadow cast over planning law An apparent inconsistency in planning provisions may see the forecourt of the State Library overshadowed by a new residential tower proposed for the old CUB Brewery site at 156-172 Victoria St.

Proposals for the site have been discussed overshadowing under Clause 22.02 of the 22 June,” the clause says. overshadowing, but it is an envelope only. for many years, but City of Melbourne Melbourne Planning Scheme. It’s not a mandated building form,” he said. Lord Mayor Robert Doyle described has only recently picked up on the “Development should not cast any protection from overshadowing as “Regardless of what was issued in 2007 overshadowing issue. additional shadows across St Paul’s Square, "sacrosant" and said: “I would be implacably under the CDP, this must be changed so Despite developer CES Victoria knocking 16 the Plaza and the Atrium which are part of opposed to overshadowing the forecourt of there is no shadowing of the forecourt of the metres off its height since an earlier referral Federation Square, any part of City Square, the State Library.” State Library.” in March this year, it has only now come to Queensbridge Square or the State Library “We’ve got a real diffi culty here. We’ve got He said it was up to Mr Guy to rescue the light that, at 238.6m, the 1037-apartment forecourt, between 11.00 am and 2.00 pm on an envelope that could provide even more forecourt from overshadowing. building will cast a shadow over the library forecourt at certain times of the year. “Th is is why you are a Minister – so you can change things which are wrong – and this is Th e dilemma for the City of Melbourne, wrong,” he said. which vehemently opposes the shadowing, is that the height of the structure is well Cr Rohan Leppert said: “Th e envelope within “as-of-right” height controls awarded of the site is not technically wrong. It in a 2007 comprehensive development plan lives alongside the provisions relating to (CDP). overshadowing the State Library forecourt.” Council offi cers admit in their report to “It is misleading though, and gives the the committee that: “… an application to impression that you can approve something construct a buildings/works generally in of a certain scale within a certain envelope accordance with the CDP is exempt from the which actually isn’t the case. I think it’s notice requirements and review rights of the misleading rather than wrong and I do hope Planning and Environment Act 1987.” the Minister agrees with us in this.” Council planning chair Cr Ken Ong Cr Arron Wood said public open space was also pointed out to the August 5 Future even more important with the densifi cation Melbourne Committee meeting that of the city. He said it was not possible to buy other planning provisions relating to land for open space so protection of existing overshadowing the forecourt were written as spaces was paramount. “should not” rather than “shall not”. “Th e big thing that we can do is to protect the City councillors, however, are unanimously A City of Melbourne estimation of overshadowing at 2.15pm on June 22. open space that we’ve got. Th is (issue) is one opposed to the building and have asked the where we did to stand strong,” he said. Minister to refuse the permit until the height Cr Stephen Mayne said the Minister had is either reduced or it is re-designed. an apparent aff ection for tall towers but he Offi cers reported to the committee meeting: hoped he would see eye-to-eye with the “A shadow analysis undertaken by City of council on this one. Melbourne using the 3D computing model “I’m a bit worried about the Minister’s indicates that the proposed tower will result batting rate. He’s not onto his second hand in shadowing of the forecourt from 1.56pm yet in terms of refusals of buildings over on 22 June.” 25,000sqm and, on the other side of the “Whilst it might be argued that this is ledger, I think we are north of 50 approvals,” technically only four minutes into the period he said. referred to in the policy, the extent of shadow A spokesperson for Planning Minister extends across the full width of the space Matthew Guy said: "Th e building envelope and gets steadily worse.” is not as of right; it was approved by Justin Councillors heard that the entire forecourt Madden." would be overshadowed at 2.15 pm on the Asked specifi cally which planning element same date. was more important, the spokesperson Protection for the State Library forecourt said: "Th is is a complex application where is specifi cally mentioned as one of only all relevant planning provisions will be a few public assets to be kept free of Lunchtime crowds enjoying the winter sunshine in the State Library forecourt. considered" ISSUE 02 CBD NEWS 9 City church defi es the numbers trend

was attuned early on in his religious career In an era of declining church to the winning combination of the deeper attendances, the CBD’s mysteries of faith and popular culture. When his congregation outgrew its Anglican off -shoot City on a Docklands venue in 2010, he moved to a Hill continues to defy the trend. Hoyts cinema in Melbourne Central, where three Sunday services (9am, 10.30am and With what started as a meeting with a few 6pm) are still held every week. friends in a Docklands apartment seven So why does he think his church is thriving years ago, the church has grown to now when others are closing down? boast a weekly attendance of between 1200 and 1300 people. “We’ve sought to be true to the scriptures,” he said. “But, at the same time, we’ve Not that its founder Guy Mason (pictured remained connected with the culture.” right) is one to boast. He’s an understated person and certainly not inclined to blow his He said humans were fundamentally drawn own trumpet. to questions about the “point of it all”. “People can often easily answer the His attendance fi gures across three centres questions about what or how about their – Melbourne CBD, Highpoint Shopping lives. But the ‘why’ question is the start of the Centre in the western suburbs and Geelong most important discussion.” – speak for themselves. “Why do I do what I do? And why do I exist? Th ere was a day in 2007 when Mr Mason It is just a cosmic accident or is the spiritual out-trended the Pope in online searches and realm possible?” coverage. It was when he started using the former James Squires Brewhouse to hold He said City on a Hill was almost a church services. Th e “church in a pub” story went for non-church people. viral in an era when “viral” had more to do “No one has any claim to be righteous,” with a medical diagnosis. he said. “And our church is not a place for Formerly in public relations, Mr Mason perfect people.”

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Th e genuineness of City of Melbourne’s public consultation methods has been called into question following an “invasion” last month of the Future Melbourne Committee by Queen Victoria Market traders.

Dozens of traders and their supporter “It is very diffi cult to contribute meaningfully “It is diffi cult not to believe that the “We invest a great deal in community packed the August 12 committee meeting, when we are all kept in the dark,” she said. consultation process was carefully engagement and I have to say that this would with many attacking the council’s “Th e Capire report did not specifi cally orchestrated to refl ect a pre-determined appear to be not a particularly successful outsourced process which failed to note their address the concerns of the major outcome,” she said. one to date,” she said. stakeholders.” concerns over proposals to redevelop the “At every stage we have asked: when does the Cr Rohan Leppert said: “I think that the market. Ms Howie said traders felt intimidated and real consultation begin with traders?” report we are looking at is inadequate.” that she believed the market redevelopment Councillors expressed concern that so many Councillor Cathy Oke said: “We are was a “land grab”. “Nowhere in this report does it engage with market traders were motivated to attend the concerned that you believe you haven’t the idea that the traders were unhappy with meeting as a result of their views not being “When Melburnians see the fi rst bulldozers been heard or represented adequately in the certain components. And I think that is represented in a report prepared by Capire on site they will realise they’ve been misled,” consultant’s report.” means that the report is inadequate.” Consulting Group. she said. “Th at is concerning to me. We’re paying a lot He said when he fi rst read the report, he Market advisory committee member Jenny of money for this process and we’re paying a Th e council has so far paid Capire $153,425 suspected it was not correct. Pyke said when the Lord Mayor last year lot of money to the consultants.” for the fi rst two stages of a three-phase announced the redevelopment, traders “It doesn’t align at all with what I have been consultation around the project. Cr Jackie Watts said: “What has most clearly looked forward to being involved with the hearing every week at the market,” he said. come to me tonight is that even with the “what, how and why”. 30-year market customer Mary-Lou Howie best will in the world there seems to have “We’ve got enough people here tonight to told councillors she felt that no one had However, she said Capire had ignored the developed a diffi culty with the credibility of demonstrate that the report we’ve got from asked what her needs or thoughts were. outcomes of mass meetings of traders. the process.” the consultant is not adequate.” Call for heritage protection for Guildford Lane something that is unique to Melbourne’s Heritage lobby group CBD,” Mr Davies wrote. Melbourne Heritage Action Mr Davies said Guilford Lane had never gained heritage protection because heritage wants protection for precincts in the CBD had not been reviewed Guilford Lane. since their fi rst establishment in the early 1980s, when they focussed on protecting concentrations of notable facades on the Th e group’s president Tristan Davies wrote to main streets. the City of Melbourne last month asking for heritage listing for the lane. “Laneways were respected, but only for their provision of pedestrian permeability Mr Davies said Guildford Lane had been rather than for their character,” he said. “Th e recommended in the past for heritage plainer industrial buildings, which often protection but that nothing had been done. existed along laneways, and the backs and He said, with a current proposal to replace sides of older buildings that form what could a pair of 1920s red brick warehouses with a be called lanescapes, were not assessed as seven-storey residential development, the signifi cant.” time to act was now. “In the last decade, the regard for lanescapes “Th e time to act is now if we are to protect has changed completely. Th ey have become these wonderful, low scale, intimate places amongst the most highly valued assets of the and spaces that are so characteristic of city,” he said. Melbourne Action Heritage members Tristan Davies and Rohan Storey in Guilford Lane.

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Adopted unanimously by city councillors at Th e council’s Pathways Homelessness August 12’s Future Melbourne Committee, Strategy 2014-17 notes that “there are the strategy also sets the council a target of approximately 142 rough sleepers located in helping 100 women with children escape the CBD and surrounding areas.” family violence over the next three years. Th e strategy commits the council to three Th e targets were set despite advice from “key aspirational measures” over the next Salvation Army Major Brendan Nottle who three years: told councillors that setting targets was a „ Work with our partners to provide long “waste of time”. term supportive housing and/or housing Major Nottle told the meeting: fi rst initiatives for 100 people including “Homelessness in the city is a cyclical those sleeping rough; From left are Jim Dixon, John Eltham, Karin Dixon, John Capp, Jenny Eltham and Maureen Capp during a safety drill problem and we need to make every eff ort to onboard Aranui 3. „ Demonstrate we have improved reduce it. But we need to be realistic about service coordination for 100 people wanting to end homelessness.” (including rough sleepers) experiencing “If we have a target and we have a desire to homelessness; and We're just cruisin' end homelessness, perhaps we are being „ Support 100 women and children at risk overly-ambitious because the issues are so of, or escaping family violence to secure Karin Dixon told CBD News, the ship’s main signifi cant, so cyclical and so entrenched,” services and safe accommodation. Th ree CBD couples took a cruise function was to deliver all types of goods he said. “I think perhaps we are wasting our and produce to the islanders. time in setting those targets.” Cr Richard Foster said the council’s strategy with a diff erence last month has a strong transitional focus towards “Watching the cargo come on and off the “What we need, rather than a target, is steely moving people out of homelessness. when they spent two weeks on a ship is one of the most interesting parts of resolve and focus to continue to address the Pacifi c island freighter. the voyage, as well as passengers getting issue … and provide accommodation with all Lord Mayor Robert Doyle said a measure of on and off , mostly using Normandy-style of the supports that people need to get back success in this area was a greater number landing barges as often the ship has to on their feet.” of “rough sleepers” counted in the regular anchor off shore,” Ms Dixon reported. “street count” who this year indicated they Th e Capps, the Elthams and the Dixons Major Nottle suggested that, rather than travelled a circuit of Pacifi c islands from were more likely to access a welfare service. “A great time was had by all and a unique setting targets, a specifi c eff ort was required Tahiti to the Marquesas Islands on the way of seeing an isolated but very scenic to break an entrenched concentration of “Th is year, some 87 per cent of people said Aranui 3. part of the world with its own unique homelessness in Enterprize Park where up to they were likely to access some sort of service culture. And lovely warm weather!” 20 homeless people were now living. during that 24-hour period,” Cr Doyle said. 'CBD News' launched

CBD News was successfully launched last month at a small gathering at Ginger Boy restaurant on August 7.

Despite the non-appearance of guest of Th e owners of the new newspaper are honour Planning Minister Matthew Guy due encouraged by the many compliments and to Parliamentary commitments, the night best wishes from readers of the fi rst edition. was a success.

Tom Allen, Rohan Leppert and Adam Bandt.

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Shane Scanlan and Shine Dighe. Bill Reid, Ken Ong and John Dall'Amico. Russell Mortimer, Beverley Pinder-Mortimer and Rochelle Jackson. ISSUE 02 CBD NEWS 13 Pedestrian crush warning Chinatown fi re A Chinatown restaurant was of the problem, it was most likely to be a Prof Currie said the current rail system A transport expert has concern. connected almost the whole rail network to signifi cantly damaged by fi re CBD stations without requiring passengers “Th ere would be a good player’s bet that you early on August 22. warned of likely pedestrian to transfer. should be concerned about it,” he said. overcrowding in and around Th e Melbourne Rail Link, on the other hand, Th e Metropolitan Fire Brigade said its Th e issue was fi rst raised at a recent City of CBD railway stations should will require passenger to transfer if they wish fi rst crews arrived at the Little Bourke St Melbourne forum to explain the council’s to connect with Parliament or Melbourne restaurant at 12.20am. draft walking plan. Th e council’s plan points the Government’s Melbourne Central stations. Rail Link ever be built. out that there is already overcrowding Th e restaurant was closed and the MFB on footpaths outside Southern Cross and Prof Currie predicted that this would believes there was no one inside at the time. Parliament stations. add signifi cant pressure on platforms at It is believed that the fi re started on the Australia’s fi rst public transport professor, Richmond, Southern Cross, Flinders St and Prof Currie said modeling should have been ground fl oor and spread to the upper fl oor. Graham Currie, of Monash University, North Melbourne. believes the number of people exiting conducted before the Melbourne Rail Link Crews focused their eff orts to gain entry to Southern Cross Station to take trams is likely was announced. “Th e Melbourne Rail Link will generate a lot the two-storey building and to prevent the to be problematic. of transfer traffi c,” he said. Th e proposed link would add twin tunnels fi re spreading to other premises. Prof Currie said, although proper modeling from Southern Cross to South Yarra via new Th e Minister for Transport, Terry Mulder, did Th ere were reports from the public of smoke would be required to quantify the extent stations at Domain and Montague. not respond to CBD News. in diff erent parts of the CBD. ‘Reasonably good outcome’ Th e City of Melbourne has given conditional support to a 38-storey residential tower proposed for 9-23 McKenzie St.

At the Future Melbourne Committee Cr Arron Wood pointed out that the of August 5, councillors unanimously building design was yet to achieve a 5-star supported its planning offi cers’ report which environmental rating and he urged the recommended to the Minister for Planning Minister to ensure that this condition was a range of conditions which should be met if met before issuing a permit. the building is to proceed. Th e offi cers’ report said: “Although located Developer UEM Sunrise is seeking in the Mixed Use Zone and outside the permission for the 44,484sqm structure traditional Hoddle Grid, it is considered containing 473 apartments, 123 car spaces that the proposal meets a key objective for and storage for 557 bicycles. the Hoddle Grid and Urban Renewal area, which is to ensure occupancies in new In their report to council, offi cers said: “Th e tower buildings are well spaced and off set to major concerns raised by this application provide good access to an outlook, daylight, Some of the fun at the opening of the new space. include: internal amenity, particularly sunlight and to minimise direct overlooking bedrooms relying on light and ventilation between habitable room windows.” from deep balconies and winter gardens. Th is has been discussed with the permit “Th e proposal will be marginally taller New space for CBD applicant and it is considered that it is a than other towers in this block but is still matter that can be addressed by permit considered to provide the transition in scale conditions requiring some redesign.” sought by the MSS. Adopting the lighter version of the conservatory feature will assist Th e CBD community has been welcomed to a new open space Planning chair Cr Ken Ong said: “Th ere’s not with sky-line integration.” created by RMIT University. much to say other than it’s a reasonably good outcome.” “Th ere is, however, concern about light and ventilation for some bedrooms in some Cr Stephen Mayne also supported the apartments. In this particular case there Th e temporary 2800sqm space known as sporting facilities for staff and students proposal saying: “I think the developer are opportunities to address this through A’Beckett Urban Square features sporting on our city campus, it is a space that also has been very good in the way they have detailed design and revised fl oor layouts.” facilities which local residents are welcome welcomes the whole community.” responded to this site.” to use. “Th is is the hallmark of RMIT’s approach Th e $1.2 million project has temporarily to urban design – creating permeable and transformed a former car park with multi- integrated spaces that connect the University use sports courts, contemporary landscaping with the city and its people.” Hey buddy, don’t drop that butt features, barbecue facilities, table tennis, WiFi and bike parking. Th e Peter Elliott Architects-designed urban Smokers who have dropped their butts in smokers who dropped their butts. pop-up will occupy the site temporarily, with city streets are contributing $800,000 a year He explained that compliance offi cers had to Th e site was offi cially opened by RMIT vice- the site fl agged for future development by in fi nes to the City of Melbourne. observe the smoker walking away before an chancellor and president, Prof Margaret RMIT. Gardner, on August 19. Infringements for dropping butts nearly on-the-spot fi ne could be issued. Located behind RMIT’s award-winning doubled in the last fi nancial year, with 2468 A council spokesperson later said: “An Prof Gardner said the vibrant public space Swanston Academic Building (SAB), the site infringements issued for small litter (mostly estimated 10,500 cigarette butts are dropped was part of the continued revitalisation of also features a specially commissioned large- cigarette butts) in 2013/14. the RMIT Quarter of the CBD. on City of Melbourne streets every day. “ scale artwork by contemporary Melbourne And, with fi nes of between $295 and $590 “RMIT has invested more than $700 million artist Ash Keating. (depending if the cigarette is still lit), that “By developing new patrol strategies, in capital works across our campuses in offi cers have increased enforcement of litter, Th e work, titled Natural System Response, adds up to a lot of revenue for the council. recent years, fostering outstanding design resulting in more infringements.” provides an encompassing backdrop for and creating spaces that surprise and Council’s compliance manager Dean the space, with verdant green representing “In 2013/14, the City of Melbourne issued inspire,” Prof Gardner said. Robertson told a recent East Enders an urban forest and searing red the desert residents group meeting that some 200 fi nes 2468 infringements for small litter (mostly “While RMIT A’Beckett Urban Square triples landscape. per month were now being issued against cigarette butts), up from 1387 in 2012/13.” 14 CBD NEWS ISSUE 01

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By Tina Th orburn Leave behind your sad sandwich or last night’s leftovers, Melbourne’s CBD is a hub of lunchtime gems.

Aside from an excuse to stretch your legs and get out of the offi ce, for $15 or less you can grab a delicious meal. From focaccias to savoury crepes, the hardest decision won’t Grab a delicious meal on the go for lunch be whether to have lunch out, but what to have for lunch. If you like to walk while you eat, why not grab Assistant Manager Th eo Hemeidan describes you to make that 1pm meeting, without Owner, Simon Michelangeli says the best a hand crafted artisan sausage at Snag Stand a galette as a “savoury crepe that’s lactose compromising a meal. seller is the soup and sandwich combo, at the corner of LaTrobe and Swanston. and gluten free.” which gives you a choice from three soups Choose from a menu of 15 snags and six If you’re craving something to match the and six sandwiches. So whether you need to Th e best seller is the “complete” (best said burgers and eat on the go. cold Melbourne weather, why not head to upgrade your lunch or want a cheap midday in a French accent) with egg, ham and Fuguzza, a focacceria at 31 Equitable Place. meal, remember, you don’t have to look hard Or take your taste buds to northwest France cheese for $10. Or grab some Japanese food in the city. and head to 241 Flinders Lane. As the name at Don Don at 198 Little Lonsdale St. Th e Choose from focaccias made with fresh implies, Roule Galette sells delicious galettes. quick service and authentic food will allow bread or homemade soups, or grab both.

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POETRY READING YOGA

Enjoy an afternoon with poet Peter Bakowski Improve your physical, mental and spiritual and his poetry. Peter will talk about the well-being with free yoga classes promoting experience of writing and his inspirations. a sense of kinesthetic awareness. Multicultural Hub, 506 Elizabeth St Th e Atrium, Federation Square September 18, 2pm-3pm Every Tuesday, 1.15pm - 2pm 9639 5209, bookings essential www.breathewellbeing.com.au

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AFTER WORK TO BE FEATURED IN THIS SECTION CALL 8689 7980 A BUNCH OF HEADLESS CHOOKS

By Alexis Beaumont Whether you’re enjoying it on the go or as a hunger-fi x after a big night out, it seems there’s always an excuse to jump on board Melbourne’s latest food craze and indulge in a tasty piece of fried chicken.

With restaurants and take-away stores popping up all over the city, Korean and Taiwanese-style fried chicken is an increasingly growing trend. A popular stop for a chicken fi x, Hot Star Fried Chicken, off ers an on-the-go experience like no other.

Dusted with red pepper and served as a Indulge in a tasty piece of fried chicken Hot-Star Fried Chiken on Swanston St 30cm take-away snack, Hot Star is “the creator of the larger than palm-sized crispy more dynamic,” he said. “We spotted a gap in work drinks and a side of succulent, fi nger chicken, black eyed peas and collard greens chicken”. the market for a unique food experience.” lickin’ chooks. With three venues in the heaped onto trays. Do try the ‘cold pressed Owner of the Taiwanese chain, Kyle Lam, CBD, Gami Chicken has the city well covered kool-aid’ made with fresh juices and a wide- believes the chicken frenzy began with the With Swanston St slowly becoming the and they also off er home delivery. Unlike range of alcoholic and non-alcoholic iced adventurous taste buds of Melburnians. take-away fried chicken hub of the city, other the American way of cooking, Gami fries teas. local venues on Lonsdale St and King St are the chicken twice in order to make the skin “Melbourne has an insatiable appetite for Joomak basement bar, Korean Fried off ering a more relaxed, sociable experience. crunchy and less greasy. fried chicken. Gone are the day’s where Chicken, Chick-In and Le Joint are also KFC is the only choice for fried chicken with Korean style beer and chicken bar, Gami Mr Big Stuff on Myers Place off ers soul food popular chicken hot spots serving Korean Melbourne’s food scene becoming much Chicken, is a popular destination for after with an American twist of huge piles of fried fl avours.

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Enjoy a night of laughter with some of the Head to the pop-up market if you love biggest names in Australian comedy, in a hawker style Asian food, bustling crowds, funky inner-city surrounding. and outdoor night markets.

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WICKED FILM FESTIVAL

Winner of 50 major awards including a Over nine days, the Environmental Film Grammy, Wicked tells the untold story of the Festival uses the power of fi lm and music to Witches of Oz. debate issues that aff ect all of our futures.

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NIGHTSCAPES FASHION CONNECT

Learn how to take night photographs with a Network with emerging and existing fashion three-hour course on nightscapes, low light designers, artists, photographers, stylists, portraiture, and light painting. bloggers and editors. Meeting point: Federation Square Spice Market, Beaney Ln Time: Notifi ed by host - before sunset. September 4, 6.30pm - 2.00am http://photoh.com.au www.spicemarket.net.au/event/fcvamff GINGERBOY.COM.AU

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WEEKEND TO BE FEATURED IN THIS ADVERTORIAL CALL 8689 7980 TO BE FEATURED IN THIS SECTION CALL 8689 7980 PARTY UNDERGROUND Take refuge from winter nights and check out some of the city’s eclectic underground and basement bars and nightclubs.

spy movie, entry to this secret society style 1. Khokolat Bar establishment is gained via bookshelf. Pull one of the books off the shelf, and the Th is bar/nightclub nestled under Hardware cleverly concealed door will open, leading to Lane is a popular late night city haven. Open the downstairs bar. Friday and Saturday nights, get groovy with RNB and Old Skool tracks. 6. Charlie’s Bar

2. Kenobi Th ere’s an abundance of Art Deco charm at Charlie’s. Some elements of the venue’s Inspired by the mood and colour of former life as a warehouse remain, including modern pop art, Kenobi’s fi t-out is eclectic exposed brick, beams and polished concrete and character-fi lled. Don’t miss the huge fl oors. retractable screen which converts the venue into a makeshift cinema, complete with multi-fl avoured popcorn machine. 7. Chaise Lounge Chaise Lounge is one of Melbourne’s fi nest Stay warm and party the night away at some of the city's nightspots 2. La Chinesca RNB and Hip-Hop lounges with smooth tunes playing late into the night. Small and Tucked below the Paris end of Collins St, La hidden gem, tucked away from the steady bluestone walls and features. Chesterfi eld chic it also doubles as a great place to take a Chinesca prides itself on hidden opulence. fl ow of passers by. Th e venue is renowned lounges add a refi ned air to the space, date. Th e name takes its origins from the Chinatown for its martinis and, obviously, its selection ideal for sampling the comprehensive wine district of Mexicali in California, and the food of gin. list. Th e bar is so chic, it’s included on the and drink menu refl ects these infl uences. heritage register. 8. Th e Sherlock Holmes Inn 4. Bluestone Downstairs As far as pubs are concerned, you’d probably 3. Gin Palace 5. Fall From Grace least expect to fi nd one underground in Described as a New York-style basement Collins St, but thankfully Th e Sherlock Named after the disreputable venues of bar, Bluestone Downstairs is appropriately Th e challenge of Fall From Grace is fi rstly Holmes Inn provides the perfect pub escape the late 19th century, Gin Palace remains a named, having retained the original to fi nd its entrance. Like the set of a 1950s from the city hype above.

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MEXICO FESTIVAL LANTERN FESTIVAL

Get ready for the smells, tastes and sounds Celebrate the full moon with dancing, of Mexico as the Mission Mexico Festival singing, storytelling, a lantern parade and comes to Melbourne again. children’s lantern-making workshops.

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MOTHER AND SON MOONCAKE FESTIVAL

Comedy show starring actors Noeline Enjoy free entertainment, authentic cuisines Brown, Darren Gilshenan and Shane and activities among a stunning display of Jacobson inspired by the popular TV show. lanterns, martial arts, dance and Chinese stalls at the Mooncake Festival. Comedy Th eatre, 240 Exhibition St 1300 111 011 September 7, 10am - 4pm www.motherandsononstage.com.au Queen Victoria Market 18 CBD NEWS ISSUE 02

Historical Particulars of the murder of Constable Tomkins

Th e bushranger Cummerford having given information that one Dugnall had murdered six bushrangers between Port Phillip and Portland Bay.

Th e Govr. in Chief Sir Rd. Bourke sent Transcript of Port Phillip Advertiser – Volume 1 No 3 – January 15, Th is cool blooded wretch plundered the pack Cummerford to P. P. to point out where this 1838 – Courtesy State Library of Victoria horse and fi nally escaped though pursued by act had been perpetrated. the Sergeant for some time.

In accordance with these Orders Wm. Th is took place on the Saturday the 30th Lonsdale Esqre P. M. here sent Cummerford Dec. On Jany 1 he was taken by three of Mr under charge of a Sergeant, one Soldier and W. Wedge’s men after having plundered two Constables in the proposed direction. [illegible] of a Double-barrelled gun. He Cummerford did guide this party to where he wished to get a horse and threatened the himself, a shoemaker (name unknown) and lives of several of the principal graziers of Dugnall, had as he stated, murdered in cold this district he was taken while trying to get blood and while sleeping, six human beings. a horse.

Th e party declare that they found from 1 to Cummerford is a light well made youth two bushels of human bones calcined - some about 19. He has rather a prepossessing human teeth and also hair was found unburnt look and very mild voice, small fi ne neck, and a quantity of shoenails and buttons from remarkably large upper head. Th e lower part the clothes of the murdered men. is very small and the chin recedes towards Th is was about 210 Miles from Melbourne. the neck so as to make a very strange On the way home they fell in with and appearance when looked closely into. brought the bone of a horse’s head said to be We trust that the three men who prevented Mr Ebden’s, which was shot by Dugnall and the atrocities meditated by this brutal wretch Cummerford for food on their way home. will receive their free and unconditional One Constable and the Soldier turned back pardons. for some tea left behind and the Sergeant, For we in common with many of our fellow Tomkins and prisoner came homewards. Tomkins it does appear culpably left the Th e ball it appears entered his left side Colonists hold that incentive is, in such Th ey stopped to cook before these men fi rearms and the Prisoner seized the musket and came out at the right breast, and cut cases, the best preventative. returned and the Sergeant gave his musket to and shot Tomkins and that he died within diagonally across the right forearm to Tomkins while he made a fi re. 3 hours. the bone. We have omitted much for want of space. ISSUE 02 CBD NEWS 19

Street Art

Look up and see some art!

Next time you’re in the famous Hosier Lane, glance up to the wall of the McDonald building and you’ll see the winning submission by Melbourne-born artist ADNATE, for the inaugural ‘PAINT UP’ project.

Th e project, commissioned by Hosier Inc, an age of 10. However, about four years ago, he In July, though, there were awe-inspiring with Vincent Fantauzzo, Exhibition St, AXIL association of residents and those who love was bored with lettering and wished to extend collaborations in Sydney for AMBUSH Coff ee and Longrain. Hosier Lane, has been established to paint himself. He thought it might be more “fun” to Gallery and in Melbourne, with Vincent For those seeking to do some more walls above ground level that have never communicate through hyperrealism. Fantauzzo, himself a realist painter and “ADNATE-spotting” a stroll around Fitzroy been touched before! Archibald Prize fi nalist. Drawing on renaissance painters and will reveal spectacular solo and collaborative ADNATE’s piece is a portrait of a local classical techniques, especially that of For the past few years, ADNATE has been pieces from this hard working and prolifi c indigenous boy who is gazing across the Caravaggio and his use of chiaroscuro, he getting to know and mentoring local and artist or see adnate.com.au city to Birrarung Marr, a sacred site for the has become one of the most respected and national indigenous Australians, who Wurundjeri people. popular Melbourne street artists. became the source of inspiration for his sell- out exhibition of portraits at Metro Gallery, ADNATE is also a member of AWOL, a crew of Lorraine Ellis Working with aerosol and referencing an Armadale, in April. image on his iPhone, the wall took ADNATE fi ve artists whose collaborations can be found If you are interested three days to complete. both locally and interstate. However, with Other walls to be found in the CBD, are in Melbourne street art there is more on time constraints and work commitments, he two collaborations with Shida at Section 8, my Facebook page, He is self-taught and has graffi tied from the mostly paints solo these days. Tattersalls Lane, the aforementioned wall StreetsmART

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Letters to the Editor

Being a small family unit it can sometimes Feedback on homeless feel a little shallow and disconnected living Correction in the heart of a comparatively new city sadly Referring to the homeless column: lacking in relevant local information and Th ank you for the article which you wrote concerns. about the award to me of an OAM as set 1. Some written information is not so right. Th e CBD News is a wonderful community out on page 4 of your August issue 01 of the newspaper. 2. Women are also homeless; newspaper and so interesting (I don’t think 3. Yes, people that are homeless do go I have read a paper from fi rst to last page I would be grateful however if you could without and are hungry! Every night; ever). make a correction in respect to the heading. Th e heading states as follows: “Th e CBD was 4. No one seems to be housing them; Congratulations to you and co-owner represented in this year’s Queen's Birthday Shine Dighe for moving us a little closer 5. Th ere are new housing built that that can Honours List with two retired lawyers to establishing a vibrant multi-layered put the homeless to live in; receiving the Medal OAM.” Letters to community in the CBD. 6. Renting is far too high - $150pw x 2 weeks Th e writer in fact has not retired. Leonie Webber the Editor = $300; Accordingly I would be grateful if you could print a correction in your next issue to Th e food charity feeds homeless or people note that the writer is still maintaining his with homes, only gives soup and Vegemite, More praise practice as part of the fi rm of Tisher Liner sandwiches, coff ee, buns, bread, hot Send your letters to FC Law located at Level 2, 333 Queen St, chocolate, cordial, etc. on Saturday and Recently, my husband and I were in the city [email protected] Melbourne (corner LaTrobe St). Sunday nights (what a meal). Flinders and happened to read the CBD News kept 8.30pm, Flagstaff wait until 9.30 (or 10pm at in the reading lounge while waiting for a Otherwise, I thank you for your article and times). No meal on two nights. Just light food. personal appointment. your interest. I suggest you writers get your information by It is a beautiful journey from one corner of Frank Tisher OAM going out into the fi eld more! the city to another. For those who love to explore the city, this newspaper would be an Anonymous ideal starting point. We both being foodies, are excited in High praise seeing a complete section “At Lunch Time” dedicated in providing more info on lunch I was absolutely thrilled to fi nd a community time specials and restaurant luncheon newspaper in my letterbox. reviews which would help us to try new restaurants and cuisines in a more eff ective I reside in Flinders Lane with my daughter manner. who is completing a PhD at the University of Melbourne. Arvina George

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CBD Local You can fi nd Alan later in the CBD

Alan Findlater just loves living in the CBD.

Th e big Scotsman has tried the ‘burbs – Community for Mr Findlater is knowing Blackrock and Elwood – but they don’t come the local cafe owners and fl orists on a close to what the centre of town off ers. fi rst-name basis. And he says he has better relationships with his immediate As a former resident of Edinburgh, he neighbours than he ever had in the suburbs. appreciates the notion of a compact, Th e residents on his fl oor get together for pedestrian-based city. barbecues and Christmas drinks. “I’ve always liked the idea of walking and But the real benefi t of living in the middle avoiding commuting,” he said. “Living here of the action is proximity to so many venues you can put the car away and walk to any – whether it be rugby at AAMI Park, jazz at number of attractions.” Bennett’s Lane, music at the Recital Centre He says CBD property is better value for and Hamer Hall, the list is almost endless. people who aren’t looking for proximity to “Th ere is so much going on around us, schools or beaches. especially on week nights,” he said. “And “It’s under-priced because it’s not for it’s so good not having to worry about how everyone,” he said. you are going to get home – fi nding a cab or making the last train,” he said. “People ask me, ‘don’t you miss having Alan Findlater relaxes at home in the heart of the CBD. a garden?’ I say ‘we’ve got the Botanical Gardens’ a short stroll or tram ride away. Melbourne,” he joked. he works as a project manager. CBD Local What could be better?” Th e 52-year-old walks to work from his He and his partner Diana shop at the If you know someone who “I might stretch to living in the country Flinders Lane apartment via the Block and Victoria Market and dine locally at every you think is a CBD Local let us know, news@cbdnews. one day which, for me, would be North Royal Arcades to his offi ce at the GPO where opportunity. com.au

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Food Health & Wellbeing All you need for Asian cooking

Sourcing specialty ingredients for the re-creation of a beloved dish from your favourite restaurant can sometimes be an arduous task.

Th ankfully a short stroll down Chinatown Wing Cheong however also stocks handy will provide you with an abundance of cooking equipment that you may be choice and opportunity in getting those key struggling to acquire. Th ese include items that can make or break your dish. various selections of cast iron woks, Great Eastern Food Store at 185 Russell St bamboo steamer baskets, crockery, Participate in the Women's Health Week from September 1 to 5 provides a chef’s delight with a playground cutlery and chopsticks – all which of ingredients. Th ese include Asian greens, complement your cooking and/or dining experience. fruits and vegetables, aromatics, chilli, garlic, What are you doing in preparation? ginger, lemongrass and galangal, fresh and Before using your cast iron wok, it needs Want to give “Training, training, training! As well as dried mushrooms, varieties of tofu, noodles, to be seasoned. To do this, lightly wipe cardio, strength and endurance at the gym, rice, curry pastes, dumpling skins, ready to the inside of the wok with some olive oil, I have been running the 1000 steps on eat products, and select fresh poultry items. place the wok over an open gas fl ame something back? weekends.” and keep rotating the wok until the Along with this great selection, a number of If you’re looking to give something back, why Kate is no stranger to altitude. After doing colour changes, this may take up to 5 to premium items used at both Gingerboy and not join Viva Physio’s Class for a Cause? It’s a high-altitude training when she previously 10 minutes, let cool, wipe again and it’s ezard can be found. Products like Pat Chun free Pilates mat class at 1pm every Th ursday scaled Everest Base Camp her body is well ready for use. brand sweet, black and red Chinese vinegars, where your gold-coin donation goes straight prepared for Kilimanjaro’s 5895m. Kara brand Indonesian coconut cream, and With an abundance of choice in and to support local Melbourne charities. Leapfrogging the $4,000 fund-raising target an array of soy sauces including Taiwanese around Chinatown, these two quality Many of us are short on time for both exercise proposed by the foundation, Kate has Kim Ve Wong light soy, which are all staples suppliers are one-stop-shops for the and charity work so this is a great opportunity already raised more than $10,000 for this in many of our recipes. basic requirements of setting up your to combine the two! You can support the amazing cause. You can support Kate at home Asian kitchen. Lightly brewed soy sauces are preferred to Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia this https://saveamankilimanjarochallenge. fl avour sauces, my favourite being Taiwanese month and Diabetes Victoria next. everydayhero.com/au/kate with Japanese a close second. Th ese quality ingredients should be staples in any home As far as your own physical fi tness, the kitchen Asian pantry. classes give you an opportunity to stretch and move your body in a controlled and A healthy event A short stroll down Little Bourke St will take Teage Ezard Is the chef-owner of comfortable way while being taught the you to 14-22 Heff ernan Lane. Here you will Ezard and Gingerboy. principles of activating your deep stomach for women fi nd Wing Cheong Trading & Co Asian Food muscles. Th e class is ran by a physiotherapist Centre, off ering a similar selection of items to ensure all exercises are safe and Join over 10,000 other women this year as at Great Eastern. supervised. for Women’s Health Week, running from September 1 to 5. Hosted by Jean Hailes, People of all experience and levels of a not-for-profi t organisation dedicated to experience are welcome. improving women’s health, this year’s focus 1.00-1.45pm every Th ursday will be on the connection between women’s Viva Physiotherapy’s Pilates Studio confi dence and their health. Level 9, 289 Flinders Lane It’s a free event which is mostly online but Melbourne 3000 there are meet-ups, seminars and sessions Call 9663 2043 or email viva@vivaphysio. being held in all corners of the country. Th e com to book. launch party will be held at our very own Federation Square from 7am to 3pm on Monday, September 1 where you can expect A mountain of fun, activity, show bags, freebies and most importantly an opportunity for women to collaborate on the many issues surrounding a challenge their health. Giving something back on a mountainous Dr Jean Hailes was a GP and a strong scale is the City of Melbourne’s Kate advocate for women’s health. She said McInerny who will be climbing Mt “If a woman is in good health, her family, Kilimanjaro in November for the Prostate community and the society around her Cancer Foundation of Australia’s “Save a also benefi t” – words that will resonate with Man, Kilimanjaro Challenge 2014”. those of us who are mothers, or who have journeyed with an infl uential mother. I caught up with Kate to fi nd out about her enormous adventure. If you’d like to become involved, go to www. womenshealthweek.com.au or look for the How did you become involved in this hash tag #WHW2014. project? “I was looking for an opportunity to do something charitable, and to possibly combine it with my love of travel. As my dad was diagnosed with prostate cancer seven Kathryn Anderson years ago and passed away in December Th e principal of Viva Physiotherapy, Flinders 2013, the stars aligned when I discovered this Lane. Ph: 9663 2043 www. challenge.” vivaphysiotherapy.com ISSUE 02 CBD NEWS 23

Real Estate Melbourne’s billion dollar retail market booming

Opening of the Emporium, with some razzamatazz from Baz Lurhmann, was a public symbol of how Melbourne has become a shopping mecca and global retail destination.

To make the most of the new boom almost 1000 stores in Melbourne’s central shopping precinct will stay open late every day of the week and many have begun trading until at least 7pm every night as the city is positioned as a 24 hour global destination. Th e $1.2 billion Emporium Melbourne occupies the site on Lonsdale St (that was formerly Myer) and is said to be the biggest retail development in Melbourne’s CBD in more than a century. Th e 48,000sq m centre is home to 225 stores and there will be a particular emphasis on Australian fashion. 'Fashion Reimagined' was the theme of the launch party of the Emporium Combined with a revamped Myer, David Jones and Melbourne Central the CBD is now being driven by its three economies – business, tourist and residents. and Calvin Klein off shoot CK Watches and crannies that make up the amazing palate wealthy and looking for fun and adventure. Jewellery. of the laneways restaurants are also arriving Th e city ‘s astounding growth, with more Next cab off the rank will be the Queen and thriving. than 844,000 daily users including 105,000 Japan’s Uniqlo has also opened its fi rst Victoria Market with a planned $250 million residents, 387,000 workers and 59,000 Australian store, with its multi-level store to At the same time Richard Ellis Research has development that could be open seven days students, continues at a rapid rate. sit near to the large-format outlet taken by found Melbourne CBD retailing is improving a week with a night market to ensure full use Top Shop of Britain. is made of the facilities. Th e city’s retail and hospitality sectors with many new foreign retailers expected contributed a combined $8.7 billion or 10 per Other retailers include Victoria’s Secret, to come into the city. Cool restaurants are Ahhh Melbourne, where too much eating, cent to the city of Melbourne’s $86.7 billion Marc Cain, Dr Denim, Michael Kors, Brooks popping up everywhere and the vacancy rate drinking and shopping is barely enough. economy in 2012 according to the MCC. Brothers, Capsule, Top 3 by Design and for shops in the CBD has fallen to 1 per cent. Farage. As a result global tenants are piling into the New restaurants such as Huxtaburger, Grant Müller CBD, with the Emporium securing the fi rst Elswhere in the city Sweden’s H&M and Charlie Dumplings, Miss Chu and Soup Grant has been reporting on the property market for Australian stores for New York skatewear COS retailers have also launched new store Place are great for the business people and more years than he would brand Zoo York, US fashion group UCLA in the GPO building, while in the nook and the new CBD population, which is young, care to admit.

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Councillor Profi le Melbourne’s hip maestro By Shane Scanlan ‘yes that looks pretty good’ and put their Rohan Leppert is very inner hand up.” Melbourne. He is also pained by the fl ip-side of this situation, that unelected offi cers get to run the council largely without regard to the Th e hipster councillor would not look out of views of elected representatives. place on a fi xed-wheel bicycle with brightly- Being such a bright, young prospect, it coloured rims and hand-grip-only bars. would be easy to expect Cr Leppert to But he also has intellectual substance and harbour political ambitions beyond local capacity which goes way deeper than his government. youthful, male-model good looks might In answer to where his apprenticeship on suggest. council was leading, he said: “I don’t know. Cr Leppert is one of only a few city I’ve worked in Parliament House for Adam councillors who can persuade his Bandt and have seen how MPs work and I colleagues of the merits of his point of view don’t like it. It’s been suggested to me that I using extremely well-articulated, deeply look at something other than council and I researched and reasoned logic – despite don’t think that I ever will.” their political diff erences. “I am not seeking to become a career As the younger of only two Greens politician or anything like that. I would like councillors, one might expect a degree to go back to music at some stage.” of vocal outrage or at least some political Cr Leppert’s German grandparents (all four) in favour of non-resident business and Th e demands of being a councillor dictate grandstanding. came to Australia post World War II to work property owners. that he has capacity at the moment for only on the Snowy Mountains scheme. His father However, Cr Leppert is successfully He blames this system for the relative ease 16 private music students. And, despite and mother met in Canberra where he grew navigating the consensual politics mandated in which non-resident councillors can avoid music being a major passion, Cr Leppert can up, coming to Melbourne to study music the by Lord Mayor Robert Doyle, even if this becoming immersed in the detail of the no longer play. moment he graduated from high school. He does raise suspicions within his natural council’s operation. bypassed student politics but when he did He severed nerves, tendons and arteries in constituency. become politically active based on his desire “I think that the councillors who live within his right hand in an accident several years And it’s not as if Cr Leppert doesn’t feel like to save the planet, he jumped into the deep the City of Melbourne interpret their ago and now lives his musical life vicariously rattling the bars of the cage. He just knows end – advising and guiding Adam Bandt to responsibilities diff erently to the six that live through others. that to get the right outcomes, you have to at becoming the nation’s fi rst Greens lower outside. Certainly I think that some of the Of this major setback he said it was “a little least play the game. house member in 2010. non-leadership-team councillors who work bit” tragic but it meant he had more time to the hardest are those living inside the City of “If I was to take the ‘boost the profi le’ / devote to politics. He had earlier put his hand up at the 2008 Melbourne,” he said. ‘attack the conservatives’ line then I would City of Melbourne election, losing by a “Th e arts and culture portfolio (which he be achieving less because there would be no slender margin to ALP candidate Jennifer “I do occasionally resent that I am caring chairs) really is a lot of fun. I’m having an reason for the other councillors to listen to Kanis. Between then and the 2012 election, so much about an issue and a majority of absolute ball and, if I can’t play, the best my ideas, to consider my amendments and he shadowed the council’s activities, so there councillors don’t even know what language I can do is to go along and see the best on motions if all they saw was someone blocking were no surprises when he was ultimately I am speaking.” off er and it’s absolutely wonderful,” he said. what they were trying to do.” Cr Leppert said. victorious in 2012. “Th is is not a criticism of councillors but “It’s a diffi cult balance and I get very nervous more a refl ection on the system that we have that a lot of the really hard work being done is Although grateful for the relative harmony got, that the councillors can get away with not recognised. I think that Cathy (Oke) and I between all 11 councillors, Cr Leppert is Next month's Councillor not being on top of the detail. have achieved a lot, so there are good reasons far from happy with the current electoral Profi le looks at why we have chosen this style of politics.” system which discriminates against residents It’s easy for councillors to read a report, say Cr Arron Wood

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Fashion

Thrifty shopping By Laura Timberlake

Melbourne's CBD is teeming with incredible hidden shopping spots. Two of the best are actually across the road from the biggest department stores in the city! Th e Royal Arcade in Melbourne is worth a visit in itself to see its historical charm and the variety of boutiques it off ers. But if you happen to look down once inside, you will discover a Brotherhood of St Laurence in the basement (Royal Arcade basement, Off Bourke St mall). Th is store is bigger than expected. Th ere is a lot to take in, but don’t let that deter you. Take time to explore the store from top to bottom. A breezy look-through in op shops is never enough. Th e gems are often hidden at the bottom of a pile! Vintage lovers will also be delighted to discover a Hunter Gatherer store just around the corner in the Arcade at Shop 51. Th e store might be small, but it off ers a on treasure trove of vintage goodies inside. Take your time examining the windows the streets before going in, because they are fi lled Fashion of with beautiful displays that are invisible Melbourne from inside. Hunter Gatherer stores are a social enterprise of the Brotherhood of St Laurence, so all funds spent at one of their stores goes straight back to charity CHLOE TEAH, 35 NIC BROOKS, 20 GIULIA PALANDRI, 27 (guilt-free shopping!). Another interesting store to visit is the Salvos at 69 Bourke St, Melbourne. Th is WHAT ARE YOU WEARING: LOCATION: Emporium. LOCATION: Elizabeth St. store has a very boutique feel to it. , Forever New jumper, black skirt, black WHAT ARE YOU WEARING: WHAT ARE YOU WEARING: All knee-high boots from Nine West and an Th e city stores always seem to get a Loafers, shirt and jacket are from Zara Willow Ltd clothing – shoes, pants, Aldo bag. collection of the best stock, so it can be and the chinos are from Topshop. Th e jumper, t-shirt and the scarf is from Otto worth a visit to check out the selections. LOCATION: Swanston St. bag is from Guess. & Spike on Rathdowne St. Many people think of thrifty shopping as WHAT BRINGS YOU TO CBD: WHAT BRINGS YOU TO CBD: WHAT BRINGS YOU TO CBD: Work tedious. Here are some quick tips to turn Running errands. University. at the Emporium. a thrifty outing into a success: WHERE ARE YOU FROM: Malaysia. WHAT DO YOU DO: Student, WHERE ARE YOU FROM: Perth. „ Make sure to look at everything. It’s studying tourist management. WHAT DO YOU DO: Tutor while WHAT DO YOU DO: Stylist. easy to miss the awesome stuff . completing a PhD in business. FAVOURITE CLOTHING ITEM: FAVOURITE CLOTHING ITEM: „ Try everything on. Just because Navy chinos from H&M because they FAVOURITE CLOTHING ITEM: Willow Work shoes because they make it’s cheap does not mean you need are nice and comfortable. Accessories like hats because they spice every outfi t look incredible. another black dress that fi ts badly in up my look. WHAT MAKES A GOOD OUTFIT: your wardrobe. WHAT MAKES A GOOD OUTFIT: One statement piece so not to distract WHAT MAKES A GOOD OUTFIT: Th e shoes, and colour because we’re „ Th e beginning to middle of the week from the rest of the outfi t. Something that is basic and versatile going into spring and it brightens up the is the best time to hit these stores – the that you can match with other parts of WHAT IS TRENDING: If you follow wardrobe. donations from the weekend are just your outfi t. any trend, you’re doing the wrong thing. being put out. WHAT IS TRENDING: Spring colour Just wear what you like. WHAT IS TRENDING: Wearing and understated sexiness. You don’t „ If unsure on a price or brand, whip out something that’s comfortable and have to look cheap to look sexy. your phone and do some research in makes you feel confi dent. Defi ne your the store. own trends. But most importantly, have fun! 26 CBD NEWS ISSUE 02 WHAT’S ON COMMUNITY CALENDAR JAN | FEB | MAR | APR | MAY | JUN | JUL | AUG | SEP | OCT | NOV | DEC

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