NOVEMBER 2013 ISSUE 25 PRICELESS WWW.SOUTHBANKLOCALNEWS.COM.AU : SOUTHBANK_News The voice of Southbank
Garage sale is a huge success Hard knocks on Boyd's door See page 3 See page 7 High praise for Eureka promo Isherwood leaves Arts Centre See page 5 See page 10 New amendment for transparency
Th e City of Melbourne wants more transparency and, therefore, more accountability for developer contributions to public amenity within Southbank, after it introduced Amendment C208 to the Melbourne Planning Scheme.
Th e council hopes the amendment will result “Th e most important thing is that we can see, in more money for public amenities within a little money goes here, a little money goes Southbank. there,” Cr Ong said. Th e amendment will be applied to both He also pointed out the obvious advantages the Southbank Structure Plan (2010) and to developers when the contributions are the City North Structure Plan (2012). It increased. introduces the Development Contributions “Developers also benefi t because properties Plan Overlay (DCPO), which will make with improved amenity and public spaces contributions far easier to track. are more attractive to potential purchasers.” In its press release the City of Melbourne Projects that will be undertaken as a result states the introduction of the DCPO will of the DCPO are yet to be fi nalized. Cr Ong be: “Providing a consistent, equitable and said: “We’re still looking at possibilities, with transparent way for the council to cover no fi rm items yet.” some of the costs of providing public infrastructure.” However, the City of Melbourne has confi rmed there will be streetscape upgrades Th e council said this amendment would help (including footpath widening, new cycling fund key capital works identifi ed in both of infrastructure and street tree planting), these areas through their respective struct key public space projects on City Rd and ure plans. improved areas underneath the freeway. Cr Ken Ong told Southbank Local News Southbank, along with City North, has that the City of Melbourne had done a been identifi ed as a benefi ciary of the new study about 12 months ago comparing its amendment because of its rapidly increasing developer funds to other municipalities and population and high level of development. found it was slightly down on average (taking “Th ese contributions will fund the into account how much developers spend in Dance club gets spiced up! infrastructure that meets the needs of areas like Southbank and City North). growing communities,” Cr Ong said. He hopes this amendment will help level Amendment C208 is currently up for those statistics back up. Th e First Friday Dance Club was preceded by a performance public consultation and can be viewed from dance troupe Too Hot To Handle last month, with the group Cr Ong also explained that an increase online at www.dpcd.vic.gov.au/planning/ in transparency was at the heart of the publicinspection or in person at the thrilling the crowd. Find out more on page 7. amendment. Melbourne Town Hall.
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Suite 108, 198 Harbour Esplanade As reported in this edition, the Southbank Residents’ Group president Michael Smolders has moved PO Box 23008 Docklands 8012 Tel: 8689 7980 Fax: 9602 2929 aside, but the impact of his 12-month term will be felt for many years to come. www.southbanklocalnews.com.au Michael moved into the role after the controversial approval of Queensbridge EditorialEdit Editor: Sean Rogasch Tower riled him and fellow residents at Freshwater Place. He vowed to make a CommentCom diff erence to the treatment of Southbank Tel: 8689 7980 Fax: 9602 2929 residents’ views and has delivered on that SeanSean Rogasch [email protected] promise, and then some. Supported ably by Barry Janes, Michael From a selfi sh standpoint, we’ve also been Reader contributions are welcome. has grown the visibility of the group to thankful for Michael’s constant willingness Please send articles and images to unprecedented levels. He brought a to work with and support the Southbank [email protected] professionalism that enabled the group to Local News, even when the big (well, bigger) media outlets in town came calling. Deadline for the Dec edition is Dec 6. establish and grow its connections to all levels of government, which has given it a far Charged with taking over is Tony Penna who louder voice. has taken to the job enthusiastically and, At the SRG’s AGM in October Michael further with the backing of his new team, is looking showed his professionalism, presenting to continue to build the SRG’s size and a detailed report into the year’s work and relevance. CONNECT illustrating just how large the shoes are to fi ll. As is his way, Michael has told Tony to get Keep up to date with local news & events. in touch if ever challenges arise that he can He was also highly praised by Barry Janes, help with. Freshwater Place OC chairman Peter Renner and even local member Martin Foley – all of Th e Southbank Local News team wishes Follow us on Twitter which is richly deserved. Michael all the best in his future endeavours. Outgoing SRG president, Michael Smolders. @SOUTHBANK_News
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SOUTHBANK DIRECTORY Plan Melbourne was produced as an that Plan Melbourne has a truly integrated Don’t miss out on getting your business into overarching document and includes approach to land use, infrastructure delivery the ultimate guide to Southbank. information about many matters that have and transport planning,” he added. been discussed at length in Southbank such Call us on 8689 7980 to fi nd out more. Plan Melbourne was released earlier this as capital city zones, density, green space and community amenities for high-density year after two years of consultation. areas. Around 10,000 Melburnians had their say Mr Guy said the Government was ready and on the document while it was in drafting willing to take on board what the community stages and there will now be more forums to had to say. discuss the completed plan. “Th e Victorian Government is committed to Th ere will be a community event at 253 listening to the voices of the community so Flinders Lane for inner city residents and that we remain the world’s most livable city you can also check out the plan on the and a global city of opportunity and choice,” website www.planmelbourne.com.au Mr Guy explained. Th e plan is open for comment until “Th e contributions to date have ensured Planning minister Matthew Guy wants to hear from you. December 6.
To register visit melbourne.vic.gov.au/amcs For enquiries email [email protected] or call 96048600 ISSUE 25 SOUTHBANK LOCAL NEWS 3 Inner city planning ‘mainstream issue’ By Sean Rogasch
Inner city planning has thrust itself into the state political spotlight, according to Labor member for Albert Park, Martin Foley.
“Inner city planning is now rightly a refl ection on Labor’s city centric attitude to mainstream state political issue,” Mr Foley Victoria,” Mr Guy said. said at the Southbank Residents’ Group’s Perhaps it’s actually a refl ection of Mr Foley (SRG) AGM in October. He added that taking up issues within his electorate which groups such as the SRG had signifi cantly is, of course, what he is elected to do. contributed to the issue’s rise in prominence. Mr Foley was just as keen to throw a political Th e issue has always been important in barb, saying: “Here (Southbank) Matthew Garage sale a huge success Southbank, but Mr Foley’s comments Guy rules as the unchallenged Planning suggest that it goes far wider than postcode Tsar.” 3006. Th e Garage Sale Trail at Boyd Community Centre was a huge With the progress made by the SRG and the Further proof of its rise is that inner city City of Melbourne on planning issues in the success last month, attracting about 40 stalls and numerous planning has also gained major media last 12 months, both groups have a right to coverage over the past 12 months, with visitors to enjoy the day. believe that this is far from the case. representatives from the SRG appearing on ABC TV and radio, commercial television Regardless of your political persuasion, as Th e trail was a statewide initiative to and radio and in the daily metro papers. politicians look for alternatives to the urban encourage neighbourhoods to have garage sprawl, inner city planning has become a In a follow-up statement to the Southbank sales which, of course, is a little diffi cult in a major issue and Southbank will continue to Local News Mr Foley said communities like high and mid-rise community where hardly be right at the heart of the debate. Southbank had matured to a point that they anyone has a garage of their own. could now demand to be at the forefront of Th ankfully Boyd provided the perfect political minds. space for the community day and having “Th e people of Southbank deserve nothing all the stalls in one place created a carnival less than these issues to be taken seriously by atmosphere. all levels of government,” Mr Foley said. Th e centralised venue meant Southbank’s Planning Minister Matthew Guy agreed with trail had an extremely high community feel. the sentiment, but pointed out that inner city planning did not aff ect all Victorians. Stalls varied and one favourite was mother and daughter combination Tilly and Sally “Inner city planning is a major issue, but I Esse (pictured above) complete with vintage doubt that inner city planning is an issue of toy car. concern to residents in the outer suburbs or in country Victoria,” Mr Guy said. Among the sales were activities and entertainment including live music, food As is the political way these days, Messrs Guy vans and an auction of television show and Foley couldn’t resist the opportunity to take a swipe at each. Neighbours memorabilia. “For Martin Foley to make comments that planning in Southbank is an issue of concern Pictured right: Th is musician had one fan dancing along. to residents in Mallacootta or Mildura is a Member for Albert Park Martin Foley.
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He’s a long-time resident and investor in Southbank and, having recently returned here to live, Tony Penna is ready to take on a new challenge as the newly-elected president of the Southbank Residents’ Group (SRG).
Mr Penna was given the opportunity to address the SRG members at the AGM in October saying he was thrilled to be entrusted in the position and excited about the future of the group. “I have big shoes to fi ll, but these guys have said they’ll be available if I need to turn to them for advice, which I will,” Mr Penna said of the previous committee. He also outlined his intention of bringing together the owners corporations throughout the area and using the SRG as a vehicle for their concerns. “I intend on becoming very active with engaging with the community and in particular with the owners corporations. I intend to get to know them quite well, and attending their AGMs to hear what the issues are.” “I also want to engage with the other groups, Docklands and Eastenders and the like, to really make sure the Southbank group is well known. From what I understand it’s really just continuing what the previous committee has already been doing.” Vice president Dharmendra Poobalasingam, joins Mr Penna on the new-look executive committee, alongside secretary Andrea Johnston and treasurer Mike Vallis. Th e SRG’s new leadership team, led by Tony Penna (front) and (from left to right) secretary Andrea Johnston, treasurer Mike Vallis and vice president Dharmendra Poobalasingam. Tell us who has ‘Made your Day’
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Employees at South Wharf- based company Mondelez International (formally Kraft Foods) have been busy volunteering and making a diff erence to their local community.
Th e employees have been out to Braybrook to help build a vegetable garden at Rosamond School, which is a government school for kids with intellectual disabilities. Mondelez International’s corporate aff airs director, Simon Talbot, said the employees really responded to the opportunity and enjoyed helping out at the school. “Giving back is a core part of Mondelez High praise for Eureka promo International’s philosophy, and our employees in Australia and New Zealand By Sean Car play a vital role in their communities all year long,” Mr Talbot explained. Th e World Federation of Great Towers has bestowed Southbank’s Eureka Skydeck with the ‘Innovative Promotional Award’ for its incredible stunt celebrating the world premiere of King Kong live on stage earlier this year.
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Th e First Friday Dance Club had an extra kick in November when the main session was preceded by a very special performance from Too Hot to Handle.
Too Hot to Handle is a dance troupe made up entirely of people with intellectual disabilities. Th e group thrilled the crowd with a choreographed routine and ended its rousing performance with a freestyle dance, which gave every dancer the opportunity to have the spotlight. Th e crowd stayed on for the retro public dance class that followed and was put through its paces in a number of styles including hip-hop, reggae and disco. Th e First Friday Dance Club is a City of Melbourne initiative, encouraging locals to head down to Queensbridge Square every fi rst Friday of each month and learn a new style of dance. Th e solos during Too Hot To Handle’s performance were the highlight of a spectacular night of dancing at Queensbridge Sq for the First Friday Dance Club in November. Hard knocks on Boyd’s door
Jonathon Welch’s famed School of Hard Knocks is fast establishing itself as a Southbank identity, forming a productive partnership with Boyd Community Hub.
In addition to regular use of the facility, the that everyone in the community, especially “Christmas is all about giving and thinking school is also set to hold a couple of exciting those who are disadvantaged, have access of others, so what better way than to events that all locals can get involved in. to arts programs in a warm and welcoming support a charity that really gives back to environment,” Mr Welch explained. the community through arts and cultural Social Inclusion Week runs from November programs,” Mr Welch said. 23 to December 1 and, as part of the week, He said the school was thrilled to have the State political a lunchtime concert will be held at Boyd upcoming events at Boyd Community Hub “Th e School Fete is going to be a really fun Community Hub by the School of Hard and that this philosophy was what Social community day for everyone of all ages, Knocks. Inclusion Week’s lunch will be all about and with everything from cake and craft stalls to lines redrawn Th e concert will feature piano, poetry, hoped people would get behind the idea. He sausage sizzles, there will be face painting singing and even ukulele performances. then hoped the good will would carry into and even Santa will be there to say hello to the Christmas period. the kids!” A major overhaul of all state Th e original members of the Choir of Hard electoral boundaries has Knocks (known as the Choir of Hope and Inspiration) will also make an appearance. seen changes made to the Th e fun won’t stop during December, when Albert Park electorate. the group will hold a fundraising School Fete, also at Boyd. Th e changes mainly aff ect the southern border of the electorate, with Albert Park Th e fete will be on Saturday, December 7 losing electors from St Kilda Road, and from 10am to 3pm. Th ere will be plenty of Elwood, but gaining a section of St Kilda. Christmas related activities, live music and the fete favourite, sausage sizzle. Overall, the electorate has been reduced by more than 8000 voters and has gone School of Hard Knocks founder, Jonathon from being well above the state average Welch said the partnership between his size to about 5 per cent below it. group and Boyd had blossomed and worked well for both parties. We now have 39,350 voters in the Albert Park electorate. “Th e Boyd and School of Hard Knocks philosophies are deeply aligned in that we Th e electoral changes will come into both want to give people access to the best eff ect for the state election next year. possible facilities and programs and ensure School of Hard Knocks founder Jonathon Welch thinks his organisations partnership with Boyd is a perfect fi t.
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Attendees were guided around a number and stakeholders about the draft vision of maps explaining exactly how the land is and interim design guidelines will inform going to be developed and what eff ects that the development of the Fishermans Bend would mean for Southbank. Strategic Framework Plan to be released in Residents’ group’s new era summer 2014.” Th e forum was organised on behalf of Places Victoria (the authority in charge of the draft document) by consultation group Capire. Th e Southbank Residents’ Group held its annual general meeting Th e forum at Boyd Community Hub was one at Boyd Community Hub last month as outgoing president Michael of four held around Melbourne. Smolders and vice president Barry Janes handed over the reigns to A spokesperson from Places Victoria said it incoming president Tony Penna and his new-look team. had been happy with the number of people coming along to the forums. Around 20 members and friends attended council, State Government and, specifi cally, “Attendances at the Fishermans Bend Urban the meeting, including local state MP Martin Planning Minister Matthew Guy. Renewal Area community information Foley. forums has been strong, with good overall For more on the handover, read our editorial support for the draft vision and interim Th e meeting heard about the work and on page 2, learn all about the new team design guidelines,” the spokesperson said. issues the SRG had focused on, including on page 4 and read Tony Penna’s fi rst SRG “Th e forums have been attended by people increasing relationships and lobbying to column on page 16. from across Melbourne and it was pleasing to have the Boyd forum attended by a number of local residents.” “Feedback and ideas from the community Connecting Southbank
Th e Southbank Rotary club is upping the ante to improve its business-to-community connections, kicking off its Synergy @ St Aloysius Southbank program last month, with plans to hold another event A Catholic Girls’ College Year 7–12 during November. Southbank Rotary’s president, Richard build on this attendance during November. Shortt, said the program also encouraged “Th ere was great feedback from the fi rst and educated people in the skill of meeting and support for a second meeting in networking. late November,” Mr Shortt said. “Eff ective networking skills are critical in the “Th e original concept was for a series of competitive global economy and people who events and for participants to see the value can connect with others multiply their own in attending the series rather than just a value and infl uence,” Mr Shortt explained. single event.” “Synergy teaches participants to ask ‘what Th e next Synergy @ Southbank will can I give?’ instead of ‘what can I get?’” he take place on November 28 at the Boyd said. Community Hub from 6.30 pm. Tickets are Th ere were 24 people at the fi rst Synergy $35 with drinks and nibbles provided. For meeting at Boyd Community Hub during more information head to the Southbank October and Mr Shortt said he hoped to Rotary’s website www.southbank.org.au
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31 Curran Street Nth Melbourne www.aloysius.vic.edu.au Richard Shortt, from Southbank Rotary, is looking forward to connecting businesses with the Southbank community. ISSUE 25 SOUTHBANK LOCAL NEWS 9 School planning committee meets Th e work behind the scenes to make the school site at Ferrars St a reality keeps ticking along with the planning committee holding its second meeting in October.
Th e planning committee for the school at people on the planning committee, which is Ferrars St met with principals and parents important because all ideas and ingenuity from surrounding schools to help gauge are required to negotiate the best result for the level of infrastructure the school would the community,” Ms Walter said. require. “Th e committee meetings have been fruitful Th e team discussed options such as with lots of ideas thrown into the ring, basketball courts, running track, swimming although the timetable is very tight,” she pool, community kitchen and garden and a added. community library. Ms Walters also explained that Two Schools Th e committee comprises representatives Now welcomed community input, even from the Department of Education, the City before that stage of the planning process was reached. of Port Phillip, the Department of Transport Representatives from Aqua Decor and AquaJ and American Rag receive commendations from Lord Mayor Robert Doyle and Infrastructure and lobby group Two “Once draft plans for the school are Schools Now. available, we will be seeking feedback Planning committee and Two Schools Now through more formal channels such as community surveys but please do not feel Business commendations member Marie Walters said the meetings you have to wait until then – if you have had been progressing well and that Two ideas, be in touch.” Schools Now was pleased to be included. Two Southbank businesses received bronze commendations from You can reach Two Schools Now via email “Two Schools Now is happy to be part of the Lord Mayor last month, celebrating 10 years of operation in [email protected] the process to build this much-needed the City of Melbourne. school. Th ere are some very experienced Th e school is expected to be complete by 2016.
Operators of Southgate’s Aqua Décor and “Th eir story of innovation, tenacity and AquaJ and American Rag both received the commitment are highlighted through a award as a reward of longevity from Lord special photo exhibit, showcasing the Mayor Robert Doyle. historical and current importance of small business in Melbourne through a series of Cr Doyle said the businesses thoroughly fun and compelling images,” he added. deserved the praise that came with his commendations. Southgate’s Jo Gartner said the centre was honoured to have two of its longest serving “Th ese small businesses have stood the test tenants recognised for their contributions to of time. From the remarkable family dynasty Southgate and to the city. emerging from Benjamin & Co Jewellers established in 1880, through to businesses “It’s a wonderful endorsement for both these celebrating fi ve years of operation, these are traders and Southgate, given the centre has the tales of a city shaped by the many small been a key dining and shopping destination business that evolved as Melbourne grew,” in Melbourne for over 20 years,” Ms Gartner Th e school planning committee has a huge task turning this site on Ferrars St into a vibrant primary school by 2016. Cr Doyle explained. said. Whispers of art change
Th e large-scale artwork on 109 Clarendon, which is fast becoming a gateway to the suburb, is going to be changed.
Th e owners corporation (OC) of the residential building on the corner of Clarendon St and City Rd is looking for a unique way to change the artwork and perhaps have it rotating on a regular basis. Th e current piece is a mural of Southbank and the OC has stated it would like any new artwork to continue a connection of some kind to the suburb. If you have an idea for the type of artistic competition that would engage Southbank locals, let us know via our Facebook and Twitter pages. Mario Salvo from Salvo Property (the developer behind 109 Clarendon) shows off the artwork which the Owners Corporation are looking to change, possibly on a regular basis. 10 SOUTHBANK LOCAL NEWS ISSUE 25 SRG has it funding cut by 33 per cent
Th e incoming Southbank Residents’ Group committee will have to work with 33 per cent less funding, as the City of Melbourne’s community grant is downsized from $3000 in 2013 to $2000 in 2014.
Th e cut puts pressure on the group which recommendation that all resident only has the grant and membership fees as associations should receive $1500 in base its sources of income. funding for the 2013 calendar year to cover core administrative costs,” Cr Foster added. City of Melbourne councillor Richard Foster said that the council believed Th e extra funding the SRG would receive resident associations such as the SRG is allocated when groups were able to made important contributions to civic demonstrate that their projects improved participation and connection, but the cut community connections and participation had come from an assessment of community beyond their members. grants by an independent panel. Cr Foster also pointed out that the council “Th e independent panel who made the grant would further analyse its funding for assessments wanted to be consistent with residents groups. other recommendations made for similar “Th e City of Melbourne will be developing a organisations and project outcomes,” Cr more detailed policy position and approach Foster explained. Judith Isherwood will leave the Arts Centre Melbourne after four years as chief executive. to funding of residents associations that will “To give maximum eff ect to the available be incorporated in future community grant funding, council agreed with a panel guidelines,” Cr Foster explained. Arts Centre chief Judith Later public Not too late Isherwood steps down transport? for directory Arts Centre Melbourne is on the lookout for a new chief executive after it announced Judith Isherwood will step down in November. Th e City of Melbourne If you’re looking to give your opened the door on longer business an extra kick into the Ms Isherwood has been chief executive since “Her recent work in developing a number new year, make sure you get 2009. of ambitious, long-term program initiatives operating hours for public focused on 2015 and beyond, has been Victorian Arts Centre trust president Mr into the Southbank Local News’ particularly valued and we are hopeful of transport during a council Tom Harley made the announcement in Southbank Directory. Judith’s continuing involvement in these meeting in October. November, and he said the trust was thankful for Ms Isherwood’s contribution over the plans,” Mr Harley explained. Th e directory is an A5 booklet that acts as a past four years. Th e council invited the Minister “Judith has also been responsible for guide to the suburb. for Public Transport to discuss the “On behalf of the trust, I would like to invigorating the centre with a comprehensive possibility of extended hours in an eff ort Th e directory contains free listings of every express the considerable debt of gratitude and diverse off ering of programs,” he said. to help people come in and out of the city business within postcode 3006 but also the that Victorians owe to Judith.” “Th rough many programming activities, Arts late at night and early in the morning. opportunity to highlight your business with “In her four year tenure, she has overseen Centre Melbourne has attracted growing premium half and full page listings. Th e idea was in response to discussions the incredibly complex, challenging but and broader audiences with many people at the recently held Alcohol and Other Th e directory is distributed to local residents, successful rebuild of Hamer Hall and its experiencing the Arts Centre’s rich off ering Drugs roundtable. workers and visitors through most of the reopening last year,” Mr Harley said. for the fi rst time.” Southbank hotels. Let us know what you think about the He also stated that Ms Isherwood had laid Ms Isherwood will offi cially step down on possibility of later public transport hours For more details call the Southbank Local foundations for long-term plans that would November 20, when Jodie Bennett will take via Twitter (@SOUTHBANK_News). News on 8689 7980. see her legacy last long into the future. over as acting chief executive.
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the Editor While Australian television continues to season not unlike any others that made churn out worn reality-clone formats from the show so addictive. overseas, large-scale dramas continue to Th e tribal councils, the backstabbing and be a huge trend elsewhere. the stunning scenery are all there. Host A second opinion needed It’s an unfortunate but common scenario Jeff Probst is there (wearing the same hat) that we fi nd ourselves in – with the overall and they even continue to engage in the viewership for television as a whole on the Th e City of Melbourne is going to take action particularly at the north pole. Sea levels have same challenges – fi ghting over the same decline in this country, it’s become the on climate change by implementing the Port been increasing by 3 cms per century well crusty puzzle pieces and hidden immunity norm for the same tried and true shows Phillip Coastal Adaptations Pathways Project before the industrial revolution. And going idols. Th e strength of the format is that it’s being revived from the TV-grave to be (Southbank Local News, October 2013). by historical data, rather than speculative consistent with what works and what we given yet another run. computer modelling, there is no danger from know. It can be found on the GO! Network. Why is the City of Melbourne ignoring the coastal fl ooding in the foreseeable future. Playing it safe has made the entire fi ndings of those scientists who disagree On the other end of the TV spectrum, programming landscape dull and less with the IPCC on climate change? Th e Non How long are local politicians like the City of I had the good fortune of being turned adventurous. It doesn’t help that most of Government Panel on Climate Change Melbourne going to ignore sound science, on to Sons of Anarchy – a long-running these programs turn out to be the same (NIPCC) does not support the IPCC’s which clearly shows that coastal fl ooding American drama that’s playing out on tired reality formats, albeit with a highly- alarmist stance. It is supported by 31,487 and extreme weather events pose no threat Foxtel at the moment. It’s a fresh concept publicised “twist” included for your added scientists who do not subscribe to the view now or in the immediate future? that takes the viewer behind the helmet of enjoyment. Th at said – I ashamedly and that anthropogenic emissions are driving a fi ctional bikie gang. As for the precautionary principle (giving the desperately inhaled each episode of the latest climate change. planet the benefi t of the doubt), it has been season of Big Brother (bad luck, Tahan). Th e characters feel authentic and All sorts of dire predictions have been calculated by Bjorn Lomborg that taking Arguments can also be made that once the world of the bikers draws you in made by global warming advocates for action now on climate mitigation will result we have a formula we like, the characters immediately as you’re privy to their many over 30 years, and none of them have been in spending around three times the amount themselves aren’t all that important to us illicit activities. Th e cast is strong and, as realised. Ice caps are not melting. To get that we will need to spend in the future, if continuing to love the show (Home and is the trend at the moment, truly multi- coastal fl ooding you need massive ice cap and when, problems arise – that’s working Away, anyone?). generational with a wide age spectrum melts but this is not happening. on the assumption the alarmist predictions between them. Sons of Anarchy is a truly are remotely accurate. One particular program which has Th e Scientifi c Committee on Antarctic dark program that feels raw and human engaged in my above-mentioned “twist” is Research report prepared in 2009 for the Before the City of Melbourne rushes and is well worth getting into. Survivor. Currently in its 27th season, the Antarctic Treaty nations’ Washington out and spends millions of taxpayers latest version pits fan favourites against It’s currently in its sixth season but, as conference, noted the south pole had money, wouldn’t it be wise to get a a tribe of their own family members and with many of these long running shows shown “signifi cant cooling in recent second opinion? After all that’s what the loved ones. Th e title? Survivor: Blood vs. that miss the larger channels, a trek to decades”. Latest NASA satellite images precautionary principle says to do. Water. How poetic. And yet, the Survivor your local DVD store can ensure you’re up show that ice caps have gained ice coverage, Alan Barron team has done it again, delivering a to date . 14 SOUTHBANK LOCAL NEWS ISSUE 25
in the Lutheran cantata tradition. His Th e Annunciation is a poem by Melbourne providing the performance with a sense of Expectation and excitement commission was for a Christmas work. poet Graeme William Ellis. occasion and the liturgical purpose that was integral to the work’s conception and its Th e result was Th e Annunciation, which In his composer’s notes Brett Dean writes: are always rising fast by the performance in Leipzig. was fi rst performed last December in the “We wished to capture something of the third Sunday in Advent but at Th omaskirche by the Th omanerchor and the Th e Annunciation for choir and small sense of drama and darkness out of which Gewandhaus Orchestra under the direction orchestra (three clarinets, three horns, St Johns this year spirits will be the Christmas story and the miracle of of the Th omaskantor Georg Christoph Biller. harp, three violas, three cellos, two double Christ’s birth emerges. Graeme directed positively soaring. basses) will performed at St Johns’ 9 am St Johns, through the Bach cantata me to the Old Testament’s star prophecy, service. Th e choir will be formed from the program directed by Dr Graham Lieschke, the fi rst reference in scripture to Christ’s On December 15, in the heart of Southbank, Choir of Trinity College and the Consort of has established strong connections to eventual birth (‘A star will come out of Jacob.’ Brett Dean’s Th e Annunciation will have its Melbourne. Michael Leighton Jones will be the Th omanerchor and Dr Biller. Th e Numbers 24:17). From this starting point, Australian premiere – with the composer chorus master. And, of course, in charge will performance of the Th e Annunciation our work then uses the story of the three himself conducting. be Brett Dean himself. strengthens those connections and, at the kings as both vehicle and metaphor for this Th e cantata, which was commissioned as same time, brings them closer to home. journey from dark to light.” Th e performance has been made possible part of the 800th anniversary celebrations with support from two local philanthropic Brett Dean, one of the most internationally Dr Lieschke, director of music at St Johns, last year for the Th omanerchor, the famous bodies, the Robert Salzer Foundation and performed composers of his generation, is believes St Johns makes the perfect setting choir of St Th omas in Leipzig, Germany, the Vizard Foundation. an Australian and a former artistic director for the fi rst performance in Australia of Th e once directed by Johann Sebastian Bach. of the Australian National Academy of Music Annunciation. He sees the congregation’s Excitement is already mounting and seats Dean was one of fi ve eminent contemporary in South Melbourne. He still lives at least established cantata program and its close are sure to be in high demand. Join us at St composers asked to produce new works part of the year in Melbourne. Th e text of connections with the Th omanerchor as Johns on December 15. Grant Street
Grant street in the heart of Southbank’s art’s precinct has the distinction of running on top of the Burnley and Domain tunnels.
It was named after Scottish native James Grant, who migrated to Sydney at age fourteen with his parents. By the time he was 23 he was admitted to practice as a solicitor.
He shot to fame when he acted as an attorney at the trial of the Eureka miners in Melbourne in 1855, a task that he undertook without fee.
Post the Eureka trials he was elected a member of the Legislative Council. He later was elected to the seat for Avoca, a seat he Commissioner of Crown Lands and Survey He’s extraordinary life ended in 1885 after he held under his death. after passing Land Acts that was the basis of suff ered a stroke a few months previous. He was He became very popular during his time as all subsequent land settlement in Victoria. survived by his wife, son and three daughters. ISSUE 25 SOUTHBANK LOCAL NEWS 15
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A variation of Sudoku, with the letters S O U T H B A N K If not for the Yarra River, Southbank would be replacing the numbers. much the same as most modern, inner urban, Th e rules are the same as regular Sudoku, each line high-density suburbs. must contain the letters ‘S O U T H B A N K’ as must each 9-square box. It is the water that makes this precinct you seen Melbourne’s skyline, gardens and Good luck! special and which gives it its defi ning port area from the water? – you’ll get a whole character. I remember talking once to an new impression of our city when you do. American couple staying at Th e Langham. We would like to inform government about Th e highlight of their trip to Australia was how you – the residents and business OBT eating breakfast in the hotel and watching people – feel about the commercial river the early morning rowers training on the operation. What could be done to improve river. Th ey were experienced travellers, but the service? Would you like some of them had never had such an experience at a hotel serving commuters? What do you think of BN K anywhere in the world. the facilities for berthing and embarking the vessels? Th e rate and quality of development on Southbank and parts of Northbank has been If there was a regular river commuter shuttle spectacular over the past decade. We’re between Federation Square, South Wharf UO now seeing refurbishment of many of the and Docklands, would you use it? precinct’s original pieces of infrastructure, Please use the email address at the end of such as Hamer Hall’s $127 million this column to let us know your opinion. ABO redevelopment, the creation of WTC Wharf, You can do it anonymously and all feedback and the edgy transformation of South Wharf will be reported only in aggregated form. Promenade. Not only will it give the association some Twenty years ago the developments hardly coalface information to take to government, ST identifi ed with the waterfront. Th ese days but your comments will also be useful to the operators themselves. everyone is scrambling to achieve river frontage or, at least, a glimpse of the water Speaking of water ferries, the WTC Water and its many users: rowers, recreational Taxi should be operating again by the time HK B boaties, ferries and shuttles, tour boats and this paper hits the streets. During winter dining vessels. it has been running a “Float to the Footy” service, but now cranks-up for the spring, Th e business association is about to start summer and autumn period on Friday NH discussions with the State Government evenings (4-7pm) and on Saturdays and over the management and governance of Sundays between 11am and 5pm. It runs the waterway. Times have been tough for a loop service between WTC Wharf, South our river boat operators during the past Wharf, Southgate and Federation Square. It’s KSB 10 years – ever-increasing fees, new taxes heavily subsidised by WTC management, and reduced maintenance. While we have which means that prices are as little as $2 one-off events on and along the river, it is the child and $5 adult, or an unlimited day pass companies who have been plying the Lower for $5 child and $10 adult. HA S Yarra with their boats everyday for up to 30 years that gives it colour and character. Have exoff @yarrariver.info
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Recently Southbank Residents’ Group (SRG) held its annual general meeting at Boyd, chaired by president Michael Smolders.
Th is meeting was well attended by interested Smolders and his vice president Barry Janes. I would also like to welcome and My personal goal is to attend as many and keen residents who are passionate Unfortunately both Michael and Barry are congratulate the other members of the owner corporation meetings to get a feel about this wonderful part of Melbourne and no longer able to continue in their executive executive who were elected on this night, and understanding of the real issues that improving on where it’s at. roles so a new executive team was elected. being: Dharmendra Poobalasingam as vice are aff ecting residents and investors and president; Andre Johnston as secretary; and promote Southbank Residents’ Group as I am honoured to have been elected as the Th e meeting was also fortunate to have our Mike Vallis as treasurer. being a worthy and valuable voice for them. local member of parliament, Martin Foley, new president of the Southbank Resident present and he gave us his vision for his new Group. I would fi rstly like to acknowledge We have a very enthusiastic executive to I look forward to meeting many of you role as Shadow Parliamentary Secretary for the wonderful eff orts by Michael and Barry. represent the interests of the group, but throughout the year. Please don’t be Planning. Th ey have done a remarkable job of getting we also welcome and encourage any other shy to say hi if you see me around the issues in front of the Minister for Planning residents who would like to become a neighbourhood. Keep up to date with the Th e preceding year was very productive and and the City of Melbourne. Our voice has member of the Southbank Residents’ Group work of the Southbank Residents’ Group active with a great deal of media coverage been heard and the authorities know we or indeed any current members who would through our website southbankresidents. for SRG. Th is was owing to the tireless and are a serious group which cares about like to be actively involved in some way com.au or like and follow us on Facebook at wonderful eff orts of president Michael Southbank and its successful development. throughout the year. SouthbankResidentsGroup
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Have you ever sat at your desk and tried Want to know the best possible way to spend Yoga and zumba at Federation Square to proof read a piece of work you were your lunch break? It has to be the Corporate aims to promote exercise during lunchtime constructing for hour, only to be told by a Challenge, a lunchtime sports competition as the perfect opportunity to get active. passing colleague that you have made an that provides its participants a selection No experience necessary, just bring your extremely obvious mistake? of fantastic sports in very convenient CBD enthusiasm down to Federation Square early locations. Team-based activities are a great in the new year. Brief descriptions of the Th ere is great truth to the notion that it is way for corporate workers to interact outside programs include: extremely advantageous to have a fresh set the normal offi ce environment, and some of eyes proof read your work, whatever your Are you ready to party yourself into examples of the benefi ts our participants occupation may be. By doing this you can shape? Th at’s exactly what the zumba experience include; potentially reduce the numbers of mistakes program is all about. An exhilarating, you might have made or even provide you Incorporating fun and fi tness into your eff ective, easy to follow, Latin-inspired, with a diff erent perspective in for presenting week; calories-burning dance fi tness party that the material you have collated. is moving millions of people towards joy Improved concentration and stress and health; and Alternatively, by getting out from behind minimisation; and your desk and becoming active, you will Yoga sessions will place emphasis on Building a more cohesive working fi nd when you return to your own desk, that safe, thoughtful movements, promoting a environment even you can become a fresh set of eyes sense of kinesthetic awareness. Stretching for your own work. Having taken your eyes Th e current repertoire of sports includes and postures will focus on controlled away from your computer screen, you will be netball, soccer, basketball and lawn bowls. breathing aimed to improve key health areas of core strength and fl exibility. Take amazed by the attention to detail your fresh With a strong culture of inclusivity and a break from the busyness of city life and mind can achieve upon your return. It might sportsmanship, the Corporate Challenge has with Peter incorporate meditation and tranquility be as simple as taking the stairs instead of something for everyone. To register your into your day. O’Rourke the elevator on your way into or out of the team visit www.melbourne.vic.gov.au/ offi ce or as rewarding as participating in a amcs or alternatively for all enquiries email www.melbourne.vic.gov.au/amcs to register from Active Melbourne City Sports corporate sports series. [email protected] or call us on 9604 8600. or to fi nd out the program times and dates. TabletMag INTERACTIVE MAGAZINE PUBLISHING APP FOR APPLE IPAD Cost-effectively transform your pre-press publication into a fully-featured interactive tablet magazine www.tabletmag.com.au P 9602 2992 | E: [email protected] ISSUE 25 SOUTHBANK LOCAL NEWS 17 SOUTHBANK
JOHANNES BOOS, 21 FRANK CARRUCAN, 65 SHIRAJ DESILVA, 29
On a three-month trip around Australia from As a regular visitor from Ballarat, Franks says As a local Southbank worker, Shiraj says there Germany, Johannes says he has based himself at he simply loves the atmosphere of the river in is no better place to enjoy a work break. He says a nearby hostel for the last month just so he can Southbank on a nice day. He adds though that the that Southbank is simply awesome with the be as close as possible to Southbank. He says he views are just as breathtaking at night and says combination of the river, restaurants and venues visits the area daily and loves being able to just sit he loves sipping on a few at his favourite Ponyfi sh such as Crown making it one of his favourite areas around or meet new faces. Island Bar on the river. of Melbourne.
BRODY HARRIS, 26 LEIGH BARKER, 30 DONALD COOPER, 59
Brody describes Southbank as “a really great spot”. Working at the Arts Centre in Southbank, Leigh Visiting for the fi rst time from Sydney, Donald tells He says he loves coming as a visitor as it’s a great says he loves Southbank for the fact that it’s in the Southbank Local News just how impressed he is place to come for a few “frothies” on a sunny day heart of the city yet is still a great place to come for by the area describing it as a “wonderful place”. or to catch a busker or have a night out at Crown. peace and quiet. He says as a visitor it is a very handy spot for its “It’s defi nitely one of the most entertaining parts of convenient location and a great place to retreat for Melbourne,” he says. a relaxing lunch.
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FASHION ILLUSTRATION CLASSES AT BOYD THE FRENCH WORKSHOP Boyd School Studio, Kavanagh & Balston St Every Wednesday 6.30pm - 7.30pm Learn the art of fashion illustration from Southbank Library at Boyd, 207 City Road one of the most experienced illustrators in Discover the beautiful sound of French the world, Louise Baker. Classes designed with Lucie, a native speaker! Our beginner to prepare their portfolios for tertiary group sessions are friendly and open to admission or for potential careers in the everyone and all material is provided. fashion industry. By appointment. [email protected] Call Louise Baker 9826 9019 www.facebook.com/thefrenchworkshop
READING CIRCLE CHUNKY MOVE DANCE CLASSES MELBOURNE NIGHT PHOTOGRAPHY First Tuesday of the Month 5:45 - 6:45pm Mondays to Th ursdays 6.30pm-8pm, WORKSHOPS Tuesdays and Th ursdays, 6pm-8pm Southbank Library at Boyd, 207 City Road Saturdays 10am-1.15pm 3 Southbank Promenade Come along to talk about books: those you 111 Sturt Street love, those you want others to love, and Chunky Move dance classes are the Th is night photography class runs in those you still haven’t discovered. perfect way to unwind, get fi t and improve Melbourne’s city centre and has all the fl exibility and strength. For more info: night photography tips you’ll ever need. Phone: 9658 8300 www.chunkymove.com For more info: www.melbournelibraryservice.com.au www.pennykoukoulas.com
ARTS CENTRE SUNDAY MARKET MELBOURNE SUNRISE PROBUS CLUB ST JOHNS SOUTHGATE MIDWEEK EVENTS Sundays, 10am-4pm First Th ursday of the month, 10.00am Second Wednesday of the month Arts Centre, 100 St Kilda Road Wharf Hotel, Siddeley St St Johns Southgate, 20 City Road Meet over 80 of Victoria’s fi nest artisans Probus clubs cater for the needs of men Friendship group - Brief Chapel service at fi rst hand. Discover how these unique and women over 50. Keep your mind 12 noon, followed by lunch at 12.30pm in artworks are made, chat directly about the active and meet new friends while the Function room. Interesting speakers products, inspirations and techniques. For enjoying a range of activities. and a great chance to make new friends. more information: 9600 1628 or [email protected] www.stjohnssouthgate.com.au www.theartscentre.com.au
FREE TAI CHI AT BOYD BREASTFEEDING EDUCATION BEFORE BIRTH ST JOHNS SOUTHGATE SUNDAY SCHOOL Every Friday, 8am - 9am 31 City Road Southbank at MANTRA Every Sunday, 10.30am - 11.15am during Boyd Community Hub, 207 City Road For women wanting to know how to school terms Instructors are from Yulong Wu-Shu Tai Breastfeed before their birth and beyond. St Johns Southgate, 20 City Road Chi. Classes are suitable for all levels from Attend from 30-40 weeks pregnant. Sunday School for children 3-11 years. beginner to advanced. Courtesy of the City of Presented by Maureen Brook. Certifi ed Youth Group for teenagers. Melbourne. Contact: www.yulong.com.au lactation consultant: 0405 933 345 Every Tuesday 10am-Noon Playgroup for www.melbourne.vic.gov.au/ facebook/breastfeedingeducationbeforebirth very young children and their carers boydcommunity [email protected] www.stjohnssouthgate.com.au
KENSINGTON NEIGHBOURHOOD HOUSE @ BOYD CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS SOUTHBANK ROTARY Saturday, November 30 Monday, Tuesday & Th ursday at 10:30am Every Tuesday, 6.30pm Boyd Communiy Centre, 207 City Road Southbank Library at Boyd, 207 City Road Blue Train Southgate, but subject to change Giving a taste of the courses run at Come and share the wonder of books with Rotary Club of Southbank Inc meets Kensington Neighbourhood house. us! Enjoy approximately 40 - 50 minutes of weekly for dinner on most Tuesday BUSINESSIncluding English conversation (2pm- DIRECTORYfun stories, songs, rhymes and activities. evenings throughout the year in the 3.30pm), Intro to Ukelele (3pm-4pm) and Phone: 9658 8300 Southbank area. Visitors are always Introduction to iPads (3.30pm-5pm). welcome. www.melbournelibraryservice.com.au Call 9376 6366 to book. www.southbank.org.au
YOGA WITH PEI BREASTFEEDING SUPPORT CLINIC ST JOHNS SOUTHGATE SUNDAY WORSHIP 6.30 pm Tuesdays & 9.ooam Saturdays Every Tuesday, 1.30pm - 3.00pm Every Sunday Beginners class at 9.30am on Wednesdays Boyd Commuity Hub, 207 City Road St Johns Southgate, 20 City Road Assembly Hall at Boyd, 207 City Road Providing breastfeeding counselling, 9am - Traditional liturgical worship. Join us and explore strength, fl exibility, support and advice, run by a Maternal and 11am - Informal liturgical worship. balance and relaxation through Yoga. BYO Child Health Nurse/ Lactation Consultant. 6pm - Informal contemporary worship. Yoga mat and blanket/bath towel. $10 per If you need any assistance/support for www.stjohnssouthgate.com.au session, every 5th session free. you and your baby! MCH 9340 1444, or [email protected] [email protected]
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