Plan Moves in the Right Direction

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Meet Parker the postie. North Wharf inspires art. Page 11 Page 7 Places Victoria back on track. Serviced apartment operators Page 4 continue to ﬁ ght. Page 2 Plan moves in the right direction

Docklands will receive a $36 million investment into transport infrastructure, according to a plan released by Places Victoria and City of Melbourne last month.

Access Docklands outlines a range of Lord Mayor Robert Doyle said Access transport initiatives including the $20 Docklands was an important blueprint, million extension of the Collins St tramline, which integrated with the City of currently under construction in Victoria Melbourne’s transport strategy. Harbour. Release of the Access Docklands report According to the plan, $150,000 has been followed an 18-month consultation with committed to increasing traffi c capacity on Docklands businesses, workers, residents Bourke St and Batmans Hill Drive to improve and government agencies. traffi c movements from Docklands to Wurundjeri Way. In July and August of 2011, travel behaviour surveys were issued to more than 19,000 Funding has also been confi rmed for the Docklands workers, 6500 residents, 2500 establishment of an Access Docklands Travel football spectators and 900 visitors. Management Association with Docklands employers, community representatives and Participants were asked to rank the government agencies. importance of potential improvements to the transport network. Th e report also confi rms plans for a feasibility study into a pedestrian and Nearly 100 per cent of participants ranked cycling link between North Melbourne enhanced tram services as a top priority Station, E-Gate and Docklands and into the for Docklands. Over three quarters of potential for a Lonsdale St extension through respondent said enhanced weather to Etihad Stadium. protection was a high priority. Th e plan also commits to starting design Th e survey revealed that 34 per cent of A meeting of the minds and feasibility studies for Docklands’ water Docklands residents walk to work, ten transport systems, including the proposed times more than the metropolitan average Yarra River ferry and Docklands shuttles. of 3 per cent. A new public artwork has been added to the Docklands A range of transport initiatives received It also showed that 70 per cent of residents collection. funding and other plans have been noted for use sustainable transport to travel to work further development. compared to 24 per cent for metropolitan Melbourne and 59 per cent for inner MAB Corporation unveiled Wang Shugang's last month when she spotted the sculpture. “Access Docklands will ensure the right Melbourne. transport infrastructure is available for more Meeting 1 at NewQuay last month and it's "I think it's a really interesting artwork. It than 60,000 employees and 20,000 residents And only 30 per cent of Docklands residents already attracting plenty of interest. defi nitely caught my eye," she said. who will call Docklands home by 2025,” travel to work by car in contrast with 75 per Maria Valente (pictured) was in Docklands Read the full story on page 8. Planning Minister Matthew Guy said. cent of metropolitan Melburnians. 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Th e Watergate building is a Class 2 residential building according to the Building Code of Australia, but council Follow us on Twitter argued that short stay apartments fall within @Docklands_News the Class 3 classifi cation, usually reserved for hotels and rooming houses. Like us on Facebook Council’s 2011 building orders demanded Docklands News the owners comply with building regulations applicable to Class 3 buildings or to cease trading. To download our iPad app, simply scan the QR code below: Mr Salter operates his business in the Watergate building and has lodged a Supreme Court appeal against the BAB decision. Following the release of the determination submission and the determination stated in March, the short stay industry community Despite the BAB determining the building rallied around Mr Salter to raise the $200,000 orders should have been issued, it found that Mr Salter had launched the appeal due necessary to launch the Supreme Court that the applications for Mr Salter to pay to commercial interests and that it had been action. council’s costs of $135,443 and the OC’s cost launched rather than pursuing options such of $122,991 were not justifi ed. as building upgrades. Mr Salter said the BAB determination was weak as it focused on duration of stay. During the costs hearing Mr Salter’s lawyer Th e determination also stated that many Richard Niall said there was a statutory cases were relied upon as precedents and He said it ignored a South Australian court presumption that each party would pay its that this was an underlying principle of decision that found no justifi cation for own costs. distinguishing between Class 2 and Class 3 common law. buildings based on length of stay. He said there had to be something signifi cant to prompt the panel to change this standard Additionally, the determination stated that He said the BAB decision also focused on the and argued there was nothing to justify Mr there was no evidence provided during commerciality of the transaction, which was Salter paying costs for either party. the hearings of other businesses operating no diff erent to a long-term rental. Th e BAB agreed with this and its costs which were similar to Mr Salter’s. “Th e appeals board dismissed expert determination stated that no party should Mr Niall also contended that the Watergate opinion and ignored relevant evidence, so I have expected to be entitled to the costs of OC should not be able to claim costs as am confi dent that the determination will be the proceedings should the determination it was not a necessary part of the appeal overturned in a higher court,” Mr Salter said. be issued in its favour. process. Th e Watergate OC joined the “I am taking the case to the Supreme Court Mr Niall also said, considering the nature of proceedings after the appeal had started. to fi ght for our property rights, consumer the proceedings as a test case, council had a choices and to protect the competitiveness bigger agenda than just the case itself. Th e BAB panel found that the OC was not of Australia’s tourism industry.” content to rely on City of Melbourne alone in Accordingly, he implied that council’s use defending the appeal and chose to continue Th e case returned to the BAB last month of the case as a test meant it should bear after both the council and Watergate Owners its costs itself as it would continue to use to be a protagonist in the appeal. Corporation made applications for costs. the results for further action unrelated to Accordingly, the BAB dismissed the Docklands Executive Apartments. But the BAB ruled against awarding costs to application for costs and found there would either party. Th e BAB panel didn’t agree with this be no order as to costs in favour of any party.

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Th e team of lawyers who represented the Watergate Owner’s Corporation (OC) during the Building Appeals Board serviced apartment case held a public briefi ng on the implications of the decision last month.

Th e presentation, on April 23 in Docklands, resolution necessary to allow upgrades of was attended by owners corporations, strata common property. managers, residents and lawyers and focused Michael Teys, founder and principal lawyer on the decision and its wider consequences. of the fi rm that represented the OC, also Tom Bacon, who represented the OC during spoke about the wider implications of the the appeal, presented information about the Watergate decision. BAB decision and explained why the OC had “Once or twice a year there is a decision joined the appeal. that aff ects the way we manage our strata He also commented on the building property. Th is year that case is Watergate,” upgrades now necessary should serviced Mr Teys said. apartments operate at Watergate. He reminded OCs of their obligation to He said in order for the building to be inform insurers if serviced apartments are upgraded to Class 3 specifi cations (as the operating in their buildings. BAB determination found was necessary), He said OCs must advise insurers if the OCs must pass a special resolution. nature of occupation changes as to increase Accordingly, the result of Paul Salter’s the risk of loss, damage or the likelihood of Supreme Court action (reported on page 2) liability losses. He said if OCs failed to do so, will determine if serviced apartments will their policies could be voided. continue to operate in the Watergate building. Mr Teys also announced the fi rm would If, like the BAB, the Supreme Court fi nds that be opening an offi ce in Docklands, a sign building upgrades are necessary for serviced that further action by owners corporations apartments to operate in Class 2 buildings against serviced apartment operators could it is very unlikely the OC would pass the soon be expected. Super soup in Docklands Hub horticultural happenings Docklands was treated to a gourmet soup lunch last month Head down to Th e Hub this month and learn some handy when Feed Melbourne set up shop on Harbour Esplanade. gardening tips for apartment living. A range of delicious soups, prepared by chefs delicious chicken and sweet corn soup. from a range of Melbourne restaurants, were Horticulturalist Sandra Pullman is this are suitable for pots, what type of potting mix on sale with all funds raised going towards Th rough events like the Docklands month’s lunchbox presenter and will be you’ll need and how to make them thrive. local food charities. soup lunch, Feed Melbourne has raised speaking about growing herbs in pots. more than $1 million over the past four When: May 9, 2013 at 12.30pm. Where: Th e Executive chef of Docklands-based Atlantic years which has been distributed to 85 She’ll share information about which herbs Hub, 80 Harbour Esplanade. Cost: Free. Group [V], Tom Milligan, served up a community food programs.

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Places Victoria CEO Peter Seamer aims to put the embattled organisation back on a more positive footing during his six-month term.

Places Victoria’s tumultuous recent history, construction and fi rst few years of operation Restructures have included the whittling including board restructures and job cuts, and is currently the CEO of the GAA. down of the board of directors, which is now has been well publicised. down from nine members to just four. While balancing two CEO positions might Mr Seamer’s appointment as CEO in March seem like a diffi cult job, Mr Seamer said Th e current board is comprised of followed the resignation of Sam Sangster he had a great team at GAA who made it chairperson Ken Fehily, David Webster, from the position in November last year, possible for him to commit time to Places Graeme Parton and William Bowness. after just a year in the role. Victoria. And the organisation is set for more He’s currently the CEO of the Growth He said he was currently spending about 90 changes in the near future with Mr Seamer Areas Authority (GAA) and is on loan to per cent of his time with Places Victoria. confi rming it was likely to move from its Places Victoria to get the organisation back current home at the Goods Shed on Mr Seamer said when he left the on track. Collins St. organisation he’d like it to be a smaller but Although he’s not with Places Victoria for much stronger organisation. “I would prefer not to be in this building, the long-term he hopes that his time with He said one of his key priorities was getting because basically we’re not a big enough the organisation will result in it running a lot the organisation to a point where it could organisation,” Mr Seamer said. more smoothly. aff ord its staff costs, which had been high. “We’re looking at moving, I’d like to move “My job here is to put this organisation back He also mentioned that Places Victoria had into Docklands somewhere else,” he said. on a far more dynamic and positive foot,” Mr some write-downs in terms of its bottom line Mr Seamer said there was nothing keeping Seamer said. and that these would be announced in the the organisation in the Goods Shed, but “It has got problems, but those problems coming months. a time-frame for the move would depend are fi xable, and it’s going to be a damn good According to Mr Seamer, the organisation’s on the management of the fi nancial organisation once I’m through.” problem areas were not within its Docklands Places Victoria CEO Peter Seamer. arrangements. And with an extensive planning, engineering department. been tumultuous, Mr Seamer said things had According to Mr Seamer, Places Victoria and management background, it seems he’s “Th e Docklands portfolio is very separate now settled down. aims to have a new CEO in place by up to the job. September 1 and will advertise the position from the rest of the organisation be we have “I want to create a management come into problems with spending too much in due course. Mr Seamer has been CEO of a number environment where people can get on with money and not making enough money on of councils including Essendon, greater the job and not get distracted by politics, Mr Seamer said the aim was to have Places infi ll projects,” Mr Seamer said. Bendigo, Whitehorse and Sydney. He was restructures, new boards, ex-chairman, new Victoria fully operational and successful by also the CEO of Federation Square during its While the organisation’s recent history has chairman,” Mr Seamer said. the time the new CEO started. ISSUE 86 DOCKLANDS NEWS 5 Clive heads for a new destination Clive Dwyer has resigned as Destination Docklands chair after less than seven months in the role.

Mr Dwyer was appointed to the position in November last year but resigned last month after accepting a job in Abu Dhabi. Destination Docklands CEO Anita Donnelly said she couldn’t confi rm details of Mr Dwyer’s new position or the company he was working for. Docklands News was unable to contact Mr Dwyer. Deputy chairperson Darren Walls has now taken on the role of acting chairperson. A decision on the new chair is unlikely to be made before Destination Docklands funding is secured. Th e organisations’ funding agreement with council expires in June and it presented a three-year funding proposal to council in March. Council is expected to announce its decision on the proposal this month, following the Former Destination Docklands chair Clive Dwyer. 2013-2014 budget deliberations. Docklands Chamber of Commerce president Th e position is outside of Docklands but Stephen Clement has announced that he has Mr Clement has made a commitment to also accepted a new role. continue his role as chamber president. Fuel leaks into harbour About 500 litres of diesel fuel was spilt across Harbour Esplanade Holiday fun in Docklands last month, with some of the fuel making its way into the harbour. According to a spokesperson from the said the area of the harbour in front of Cow Melbourne Fire Brigade (MFB), the fuel Up a Tree was full of diesel. Docklands was a hive of activity over the Easter school holidays. spill happened when a trucks’ fuel tank “We had a wedding onboard and anyone was pierced as it travelled along Harbour who went outside was overwhelmed with the Families fl ooded into Docklands over the Renée Savery (pictured) was one of the Esplanade at around 1pm on April 21. smell of the fuel,” Mr Gordon said. two-week school break to take advantage of many visitors to Docklands who joined in Th e Environmental Protection Agency and the wide range of kid-friendly fun. the fun. MFB, MFB fi reboat and City of Melbourne According to Mr Gordon, it’s not the fi rst attended the scene to assist in the clean-up. time diesel fuel has leaked into the harbour. Rather than the kids climbing the walls at Harbour Town also hosted the ever- Transpacifi c also attended to clean out the home, Harbour Town’s free rock-climbing popular animal farm along with a circus He said trucks shouldn’t be allowed to travel drain system. wall proved to be the perfect antidote to skills workshop and a dinosaur bones down Harbour Esplanade because it wasn’t school holiday boredom. discovery workshop. Docklands charter boat operator Jeff Gordon designed to accommodate them. 6 DOCKLANDS NEWS ISSUE 86 Hub site zoned for community

Th e Docklands Hub site will continue to be used by the community even after its current activities move to a new site.

Last month council approved funding for a Docklands family services facility to be integrated into the planned community boating hub in Victoria Harbour. Docklands’ family services program currently operates at both the Hub in Th e Bomb Squad robot retrieves the abandoned suitcase. Harbour Esplanade and the Harbour Family and Children’s Centre in Seafarers Lane. Th e planned facility will allow the program Abandoned suitcase to be integrated into one site. A report presented at the council meeting in March stated that the lease for the Hub expired at the end of June and could only be prompts lockdown extended for three years. City of Melbourne has leased Th e Hub from An unattended suitcase prompted police to close part of Harbour Places Victoria since 2007. Esplanade for over three hours last month. A City of Melbourne spokesperson said the initial indication was that the lease could only be extended for three years however it Th e suitcase was found around 9.30am on Th e Channel Seven building was also was now understood there was no specifi c April 16 near the Channel Seven sign on evacuated as a precaution. “Th e site is zoned for community or Harbour Esplanade. time limit on the length of the lease. education use and Places Victoria will At around 12.40pm the item was declared Places Victoria general manager Simon continue to work with the City of Melbourne Police closed access to Harbour Esplanade non-suspicious and police cleared the scene Wilson said Places Victoria was in to plan for the fi nal use of the site, which is between Dudley St and Bourke St while and reopened the road. safety checks were conducted on the piece discussions with the City of Melbourne anticipated to be realised within the next fi ve of luggage. regarding a new lease for the Hub. years,” Mr Wilson said. St Aloysius A Leading Catholic Girls’ College

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For artist Maggie Cowling there’s a sense of romanticism about North Wharf.

“Walking down the wharf, being by the extraordinary hours with wonderful skills water, the noises of the seagulls, the noises and eff ort, it’s a real little community down of the craftsmen, the dragonboat races at the here,” Maggie said. weekends, I really cherish it,” Maggie said. Th e exhibition also featured recent sketches She usually spends about one day a week at and painting of Alma on her barge. North Wharf painting and sketching historic “Now she’s up on her barge she’s just so sailing ship the Alma Doepel, which is being epic,” Maggie said. restored by a team of volunteers at Shed 2. Maggie hopes the next exhibition at Shed 2 Maggie discovered Alma, as she’s will be a group exhibition featuring the work aff ectionately known, on her fi rst visit to of various artists who at diff erent points in Docklands a few years ago. time have painted the Alma Doepel. “I really knew nothing about Docklands and I Over Alma’s 110 year history a range of artists felt it was my duty to explore and fi nd out what have painted the ship and Maggie said she this new development was all about. I headed was currently working on getting in touch down North Wharf kind of by accident and saw with artists. her and I just thought her lines were terrifi c, so Artists who are interested in being involved harmonious,” Maggie said. in the exhibition are encouraged to contact “Th ere’s nothing like Alma. She’s unique and Maggie via [email protected] very beautiful and I thought wow I’ve got to or 0438 298 741. come back with my paints,” she said. Maggie will continue to document Alma’s Before long Maggie was such a regular face restoration and said she was glad the Alma around North Wharf that Alma Doepel would remain in Docklands after work on restoration director Peter Harris asked her to her was completed. be the honorary artist-in-residence. “I know this area will eventually be She continued to paint and sketch the developed, but the Alma will be here to Artist Maggie Cowling is inspired by North Wharf. Alma and her restoration and last year held represent the history of this place and its an exhibition of her work at the Ocean atmosphere,” she said. month, donating 100 per cent of her profi ts work of the volunteers who are restoring the Education Centre at Shed 2, donating 30 per “I hope the Alma will be a vestige of that cent of the profi ts to the restoration fund. to the restoration. Alma Doepel. romance.” Maggie held another exhibition at Shed 2 last Th is time her work had a greater focus on the “Th ere are people who are putting in

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MAB006_SCT_DCN270413 8 DOCKLANDS NEWS ISSUE 86 Survey deﬁ nes river hazard A Parks Victoria survey has found that the Yarra River is less than three-metres deep at some points near Yarra’s Edge.

Th e area between Yarra’s Edge and Collins Landing has become notorious amongst boat operators for its high levels of silt, with many now avoiding the area. Th e issue of silting at Yarra’s Edge was highlighted in early 2012 when a Port of Melbourne fi re-fi ghting tugboat ran aground while attempting to put out a boat fi re. Th e survey of the Yarra’s Edge area, which was part of a wider look at the Yarra and MAB Corporation managing director Andrew Buxton and councillor Ken Ong join the meeting. Maribyrnong rivers, was completed in September last year and found that the deepest water level was 7.9 metres. A Parks Victoria spokesperson said silting in both rivers was the result of a natural build Art brings life to NewQuay up of sand, silt or other materials deposited as a result of the rivers water fl ow. A new public artwork is hoped to help kick-start the reinvigoration of NewQuay West. According to the spokesperson, Parks Victoria is now analysing the results of the MAB Corporation managing director Mr Buxton said he had seen the artwork At the unveiling he said jokingly if there survey to determine priority areas where Andrew Buxton and Cr Ken Ong last month at the “Sculptures by the Sea” exhibition were 11 men rather than eight in the dredging may be required, the most eff ective unveiled Meeting 1 by Beijing artist Wang at Bondi and had been amazed by the way sculpture then its name could be “council techniques to use and the potential cost. Shugang. people of all ages were drawn to it. meeting”. Th e party responsible for carrying out the Th e sculpture, located at NewQuay “Th is is exactly the sort of interactive “Docklands hosts a fascinating outdoor dredging remains unclear because multiple Promenade on the western side of the experience we want to off er people at art collection and this will be an addition groups have diff erent levels of agency over NewQuay piazza, features eight identical Docklands,” Mr Buxton said. that will appeal to people of all ages,” Cr the waterways. crouching red men arranged in a circle. Ong said. Th e artwork is hoped to help reinvigorate Th e Parks Victoria spokesperson confi rmed Th e bronze sculptures weigh 100 kilograms NewQuay Promenade is already home to the area and create activity as development the organisation would work with the Port of each and were cast from a mould created the sculpture Silence by Adrian Mauriks continues at the western end of NewQuay Melbourne Corporation, City of Melbourne, from a life-size model. and at the unveiling Mr Buxton said a during Docklands’ second decade. Melbourne Water and the Environmental third public artwork would be added to In Chinese culture, the number eight is Protection Authority to determine a the promenade. believed to bring good luck while the artist “Th e red men are here to watch over us and sustainable long-term dredging strategy considered red to be a multicultural colour. make sure we do a good job,” Mr Buxton He said MAB was currently in talks with that achieved safe boating access and sound said. artist Callum Morton regarding the environmental outcomes. Th e artwork was fi rst exhibited at the creation of an interactive artwork at the G8 Summit meeting of world leaders in Th e City of Melbourne will be custodian of Th e spokesperson was unable to comment eastern end of NewQuay Promenade. Germany in 2007 and then at the “Sculptures the sculpture and Cr Ong was present at the on when dredging of the Yarra’s Edge area by the Sea” exhibitions in Sydney and Perth. unveiling. was expected to start. ISSUE 86 DOCKLANDS NEWS 9 Building approval anticipated

Planning Minister Matthew Guy is expected to soon approve two more of the buildings featured in MAB’s NewQuay Central masterplan.

Th e masterplan was originally unveiled A spokesperson for MAB said approval of in 2011 under the working title NewQuay the 18-storey silver tower and 22-storey Central, but is now being marketed as bronze tower, to be built on the eastern NewQuay Promenade. side of the piazza, was expected in the near future. Th e development involves four residential towers and a fi fth building, which may be Th is will follow Minister Guy’s approval Sachin is one of Docklands’ regular share bike users. used as a hotel or residential tower, to be built in January of a 43-storey tower and a on what is currently the NewQuay Piazza. 16-storey tower, to be built on the western side of the piazza. Th e development plans were met with public protest in 2011, with locals arguing that the A fi fth building, to be built at the front of Docklanders take buildings would cause overshadowing and the piazza, and to be used for a residential would eat up public space. tower or a hotel, is yet to receive approval. to share bikes Docklands is truly a cycling suburb, with one of the highest take- ups of share bikes in Melbourne.

According to a spokesperson from RACV, Roads Minister Terry Mulder visited the NAB which operates the program, 225 Docklands bike station in March to announce a trial of residents have share bike subscriptions, free helmets. making up approximately 10 per cent of total Mr Mulder announced that 200 helmets subscriptions. would be circulated throughout the bike Additionally, about 10 per cent of all rides share system over the following three months. originate from Docklands. In contrast the average amount of departures from stations “Just as the bikes are moved around the outside of Docklands is less than 2 per cent. network daily, to manage demand, the same will apply for the free helmets, ensuring And Docklands’ ANZ and NAB stations are some are available at most stations and are the two top stations in terms of subscriber being cleaned and checked regularly,” Mr use. Mulder said. Local worker Sachin said he had an annual Th e Melbourne bike share scheme currently subscription and used the sharebikes consists of 51 bike stations and 600 bikes. everyday to get to work and to travel between Docklands is home to seven bike share offi ces throughout the city. stations located at Docklands Drive, Sachin said the sharebikes were a great NewQuay Promenade, NAB, ANZ and North service. “It’s very handy,” he said. Wharf and Yarra’s Edge.

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Th e glasshouse is a temporary installation help to activate the esplanade. commissioned by Places Victoria and It was originally anticipated that Hortus developed by a group called Utopian Folk. would open last September. However a raft Places Victoria general manager Simon of problems, including diffi culty obtaining Wilson said construction of the glasshouse, a permit to operate on Crown land and to be known as “Hortus”, was expected to the original cafe operator backing out, has take about 10 weeks. delayed delivery. Th e glasshouse will feature an edible plant Mr Wilson said Places Victoria anticipated installation, a unique outdoor environment announcing Hortus’ cafe operator within and a cafe. It’s hoped the installation will weeks. Daniel Yusko and Hannes McNamara hope to enliven the NewQuay precinct through the Docklands Spaces project. Renewal rolls on Docklands Spaces continues to grow with a third project moving into the NewQuay Piazza last month.

Musk Architecture Studio has moved a larger studio space so it’s good to be in into a retail space in the piazza in hope an area that’s starting to regenerate,” Mr of promoting its business, enlivening the Yusko said. precinct and building a creative community. “It’s going through a bit of a transition Docklands Spaces is an initiative of Renew phase so we’re glad to be down here while Australia and involves landlords allowing there’s a bit of activity and construction creative enterprises to use unleased spaces going on.” on a short-term basis. Docklands Spaces has allowed the group Properties are made available on a month- to move from a small home offi ce in to-month basis, allowing landlords to Abbotsford into a bigger space where An artist’s impression of the planned Harbour Esplanade glasshouse. reclaim their property quickly should they it can experiment with architecture get a commercial off er. exhibitions and teaching opportunities. Landlords bear no cost, with insurance Mr McNamara said the group planned and overheads covered by not-for-profi t to run student workshops and invite Wharves fenced off Renew Australia, which is funded by City architecture students to also use the space. of Melbourne, Places Victoria and MAB Corporation. While they don’t know how long they’ll Places Victoria has fenced off wharves along Harbour Esplanade have access to the space, Mr McNamara Th e fi rst two projects, 3D printers Studio said they might consider sticking around. in preparation for planned rectifi cation works. Batch and hamper company Bird & Plane moved into the piazza in March. “If we become comfortable in Docklands According to Places Victoria general Mr Wilson said, subject to approval, the work and it works and we get kicked out of here manager Simon Wilson, a recent was planned to start in the second half of this Musk Architecture Studio, comprised of then we might look at fi nding something year and was likely to take six to 12 months. architects Hannes McNamara, Daniel Yusko, else in the area,” he said. engineering assessment showed the Chris Le Page and Loris Rebeschini, is now 100-year-old wharves had reached the end of He said reconstruction of the wharf More creative enterprises are soon sharing Studio Batch’s large retail space. their useful lives. decks was being considered as part of the expected to move into the piazza, with “We wanted to be in a studio space with other masterplan currently being developed by Renew Australia receiving 80 expressions He said the temporary fencing had been creatives like batch so we can work with them Places Victoria and City of Melbourne of interest before fi rst round applications installed in the interests of public safety and collaborate a bit more,” Mr Yusko said. closed in January. and would remain until the wharves are He said the community would have an Th e four architects have been working demolished. opportunity to comment on the masterplan Renew Australia is continuing together for about 18 months and focus design and this was likely to happen in late negotiations with property owners to Places Victoria plans to remove the wharves, primarily on residential architecture. 2013. fi nalise license agreements for access to construct a new sea wall, install a litter trap “Th is is the fi rst time the team has worked in other unused properties. and perform minor landscaping work.

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Over the past 10 years, local postie Parker Maloney has seen Docklands emerge from the ground.

A postie for 20 years, Parker has been He estimates that he delivers about 2500 delivering mail in Docklands for the past standard letters per day, a number that decade and in that time has watched continues to grow as development in Docklands evolve. Docklands continues. “I’ve really enjoyed seeing it grow,” Parker Parker said his deliveries generally take said. about three-and-a-half to four-and-a-half hours to complete each day. Each morning he travels by tram from the And come rain, hail or shine, he and the two city delivery centre and hops off on the other posties who deliver to diff erent parts LaTrobe St bridge to start his deliveries. of Docklands pound the pavement to ensure Parker delivers to the NewQuay precinct and each and every piece of mail gets delivered. surrounding areas, and starts each day at the Parker said he’d personally been lucky that Lacrosse building at 673 LaTrobe St. Melbourne had had less than average rainfall From there he heads down to NewQuay and over the past 10 years. delivers mail to various businesses, all of He said he enjoyed being able to work near the apartment towers, throughout Harbour the water and preferred the fresh air in Town and to the Docklands Studios. Docklands to being in the midle of the city. According to Parker, one of the most But according to Parker, the best part about interesting places in Docklands that he’s working in Docklands was meeting the local delivered mail to was a boat. residents and workers. “One of the boats in the harbour used to have “I really enjoy doing my round because I a letterbox on the pier. It’s been removed get to journey through Harbour Town and now and the mail redirected, but that was there’s so much activity and life,” Parker said. something a little bit diff erent that you “I meet a lot of people through my job and wouldn’t fi nd anywhere else,” Parker said. they’re all lovely.” Along his route Parker picks up an average of 10 mailbags that have been left at various depot points. Parker Maloney thinks Docklands is a great place to work.

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Caring for Seafarers in Victorian Ports 1 Seafarer Lane, Victoria Harbour, Docklands the mission too seafarersseas farersrs [email protected] 717 Flinders Street gowrievictoria.org.au/children Docklands VIC 3008 (03) 8624 1000 t. 61 3 9629 7083 F. 61 3 9629 8450 www.missiontoseafarers.com.au 12 DOCKLANDS NEWS ISSUE 86 Good real Management estate news shufﬂ e Places Victoria’s senior Docklands’ real estate leadership team has been market could get a boost with restructured under new CEO Victorian fi rst home buyers set Peter Seamer. to receive an extra $3000 when they buy a newly-built home. In an email to stakeholders, Mr Seamer said an organisational reform had led to a review Th e State Government last month of management structures and staffi ng announced the First Home Owner Grant levels, with an overall plan of having 70 full- would increase from $7000 to $10,000 from time employees. July for eligible newly-constructed homes According to the email, the review meant under $750,000. some senior positions were diff erent to what they had been, resulting in a number But the $7000 First Home Buyers Grant for of general managers moving on from the existing homes will fi nish at the end of June. organisation. While this may not be the best news for Places Victoria has now fi nalised its fi ve owners looking to sell existing apartments general manager roles and has appointed its it’s good news for fi rst home buyers looking senior management team. at purchasing in Docklands. Joanne Wandel, who most recently worked Barry Plant Docklands sales manager Lyle on Places Victoria’s Docklands projects, has Dean said the business hoped to see more been appointed head of Urban Infi ll. interest from fi rst home buyers and said the grant was good news for off -the-plan buyers Paul Healey will continue on as chief and major developers Lend Lease, MAB and fi nancial offi cer and Simon Wilson will Mirvac. continue his Docklands management role. “Any positive news is going to assist Peter Armstrong has been appointed general Docklands’ real estate environment and manager of general projects. attract interest from fi rst home buyers,” he Recent Places Victoria addition Sebastian said Catalfamo will manage major projects. Lucas Real Estate managing director Glen Lucas said the bonus was great for Docklands. “It should see a more positive market Winter is on emerge, although recent activity has also been encouraging,” Mr Lucas said. its way Th e State Government is also bringing forward stamp duty cut of 40 per cent for all fi rst home owners taking eff ect from July. With just a month of autumn Th e combination of the $10,000 First Home left, winter is starting to close in Owners Grant and stamp duty cuts means Baby boom and it’s beginning to get a little Victorians buying a newly-constructed home chilly in Docklands. worth $400,000 would save over $16,500. Yarra’s Edge experienced a baby boom in February with the Treasurer Michael O’Brien said targeting the But a family fun day in Docklands is sure to grants to newly-constructed homes would arrival of two new lads. help ease the way into the cooler months. stimulate the economy and create jobs in the construction sector. Zac David McNeil (pictured left with mum Zac lives in Tower 3 while Gabe lives in Destination Docklands is hosting a free Kellie Meddings) was born on February 15 Tower 1. welcome-to-winter event from 2pm until “Th ese measures will promote more housing and was followed two days later by Gabe 6pm at the NewQuay Piazza on June 1. construction leading to more employment, Docklands News caught up with the gang Austin Hicks-Davies (pictured with mum greater housing supply and reduced as they were returning from a new-mums Th e event will feature kite-making, paper Jaimie Hicks). residential price pressure for Victorian session at Th e Hub. crafts, dance performances and roving families,” he said. Zac and Gabe aren’t quite neighbours. entertainers.

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Networking lunch approaching

Th e June Docklands News

Docklands’ own team, the Melbourne Flames, were successful at the national championships last month. Networking lunch is fast approaching so you’d better get in quick if you want to secure Paddlers compete your place.

Th e networking lunch is a quarterly event Docklands-based dragon boat teams have battled it out for victory at two racing events over the and is a great way to meet Docklands past month. business owners and stakeholders. Th e next lunch is on June 21 at Va Bene, at Melbourne’s largest club, the Melbourne “We are such a closely-connected team, we and the 2000 metres mixed premiers Central Pier. Flames made club history at the Australian believe in each other, we respect each other sweeps race. Other Docklands-based Va Bene is a popular venue and numbers are National Championships in Penrith last and we trust each other in a way that I’ve teams also had success at the Victorian restricted to 48. Seats will be fi lled in order of month. never experienced before,” Ms Wakim said. and Australian championships. booking so don’t wait too long to book. Th e team won a medal in every event it “It was such an overwhelming result. Once Th e Dragon Masters brought home two As usual, the cost of the lunch will be $60. entered, a feat it had never achieved before. upon a time we would have been thrilled just golds, a silver and a bronze from small Bookings and payments need to be received Th e Flames brought home 10 medals, to make a fi nal,” she said. boat racing events at the Australian by June 14. including six gold, two of which were won in Th e success at the national event championship. To book ring Docklands News on 8689 7979 the Trans-Tasman championships against followed the team’s winning streak at the Th ey also won gold in the mixed grand New Zealand. or email [email protected]. Melbourne International Dragon Boat masters 500 metres and a silver in the According to Melbourne Flames captain Festival (also known as the Victorian State mixed masters 200 metre race at the state Th e lunch will include a three-course Georgina Wakim, the team competed Championships) held in Docklands last championship. sharing-style menu featuring: Chef’s against over 100 other clubs made up of 3000 month. Local clubs the Yarra River Dragons, seasonal selection entrées; Chef’s choice individual competitors. Th e team took out every event it entered at Southern Storm and CYSM Sea Dragons pizza and pasta selection; a dessert trio Ms Wakim put the team’s success down to its the festival, winning the 500 metres in three also competed and had varying levels of option; along with beer, wine, soft drinks, tea close-knit nature. divisions, the 200 metres in four divisions success in both events. and coff ee. 14 DOCKLANDS NEWS ISSUE 86 Rising returns to Victoria Harbour

A unique temporary public art exhibition will return to Victoria Harbour this month.

Rising: the Victorian Harbour Young Artists Initiative is a four-week exhibition that has been held in Docklands for the past fi ve years. Th e exhibition features the work of students who study sculpture and spatial practice at the Victorian College of the Arts at the University of Melbourne. In its sixth year, the exhibition will include sculptural forms, performative pieces, soundscapes, a moving image work and experiential installations. Th e exhibition will run from May 9 until June 2 along Victoria Harbour Promenade.

“To occupy” featured in last year’s exhibition. One of the installations featured in the 2011 exhibition..

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Anuetta loves the diversity of people that pass Jesse enjoys working in Docklands for its Mustafa was a former resident however, after moving through Docklands everyday. “It’s not just people convenient location. Being so close to the city and away from the city he has learned to appreciate in suits working in the tall buildings, it’s also the the train station makes it a great place to be based Docklands from a diff erent perspective. “I enjoy tourists, families and kids, older and younger for work. “It’s really close to the city, after work you coming in every morning because basically the train generations as well,” she said. can go for a few drinks and its easy to get to the station is downstairs with the V/Line as well so you casino as well.” get a lot of transient customers coming in.”

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Between living and working in Docklands, Akhil Chimnani spends most of his time in postcode 3008.

So it’s lucky the 22-year-old thinks Docklands is a beautiful place. Akhil moved to Docklands last year in order to join his father Sanjay in business at Bob’s Steak and Chop House on Bourke St. Born and raised in Hyderabad in India, Akhil was encouraged by his parents to study internationally after fi nishing high school. He studied marketing and media at Boston’s Bentley University for four and a half years and after graduating decided Docklands would be a great place to put his skills to use. His father has been running the restaurant in Docklands for the past three and a half years so Akhil’s fi rst charge was to learn all there is to know about the business from the ground up. After a few months of learning the ropes of the work Akhil still has plenty of time to enjoy “It’s just so easy to get into the city. Hop on a business and helping with marketing and social the Docklands lifestyle. tram and you’re there in fi ve minutes,” Akhil media Akhil was primed for his fi rst project. said. “My favourite part about Docklands He’s now focusing his attention on a new is walking by the water along Harbour An added bonus, according to Akhil, is that concept for the restaurant called the B-Bar. Esplanade,” Akhil said. although Docklands is right next to the city it has a quiet and calm vibe. “I’ll defi nitely stay in Docklands for at least

DOCKLANDER Akhil said he loved to meet friends by the a few more years because this is my fi rst water or take his 8-month-old beagle puppy “It’s a beautiful place to live and there’s so Profi le by project and I’m absolutely dedicated to it for a walk along the harbour. Akhil said much more potential for it to grow,” Akhil said. and want to make it work,” Akhil said. Bethany Williams he also loved the convenience of living in “I’m looking forwards to seeing what Although he’s putting in the hard yards at Docklands. Docklands has to off er.”

Docklands Chamber of Commerce report on an early announcement. Numbers will members that will give them access to a calendar of upcoming events and activities Th e Docklands Chamber of be limited and seats will strictly be off ered to super fund which is normally only available that will benefi t members and the precinct. members fi rst. to larger clients. Members can demonstrate To this end, I can announce that we have Commerce continues to grow to AMP that they are part of a larger Th e City of Melbourne has advised the lined up a great calendar for the next 12 in size with well over 100 organisation as a recognised association and chamber that it is about to announce new months and businesses are approaching have access to those association benefi ts. members to date. online digital marketing tools and these will us and asking for opportunities to sponsor On the subject of superannuation, it is worth become available to businesses in mid- events. Th ere has never been a better time to June. Th e Chamber will work closely with noting also that the chamber is a member We will be delivering monthly events for of VECCI/VTIC and, as such, we are able to be a member of the chamber. our members to provide an opportunity for the City of Melbourne to ensure Docklands off er members access to VECCI information Th e President of the Chamber of Commerce, Docklands businesses to mingle with one businesses learn of these opportunities as sessions on the changes to super regulations Stephen Clement of ING, has recently another as well as provide valuable business- they are released. We hope to off er further – check your member newsletter for details. announced he has accepted a new role and related information to our members. hands-on courses to help businesses better appreciate what help is freely available. On the topic of end of fi nancial year, the opportunity outside Docklands. Stephen Coming up in the second week in May we remains involved in Docklands and will Th e chamber has recently had the pleasure chamber will be announcing details of an are delivering a digital marketing workshop continue to be a passionate and dedicated of welcoming several new members on EOFY event in the second week of June. courtesy of Tourism Victoria. Th is workshop advocate for the precinct. Th e chamber’s board including a number of Harbour Town It will feature a high-profi le business, is aimed at providing businesses with tenants, Dial an Angel, Docklands Executive Government bodies and representatives executive committee is pleased to announce hands-on experience to get their brands Apartments and LinQ Property. Th is is a from superannuation, accounting and that Stephen has made a solid commitment out there. Th is follows on from a successful very exciting new phase for the chamber legal practices to off er practical advice to to his role as chamber president. We event we held earlier in the year on the – particularly in connecting with the local businesses on their end of year positioning. congratulate him on the expansion of his same topic when Tourism Victoria and retail sector. Th is is a must-attend event and members professional horizons and look forward to City of Melbourne speakers explained will be advised about the details. his continued leadership. how their specifi c online portals could be Th e chamber is very excited to announce utilised to eff ect by local businesses. An an exclusive arrangement negotiated with Th e chamber’s executive committee is For full information on chamber activities announcement on date and venue will AMP – which itself is a large Docklands currently working away behind the scenes and business announcements, visit our be made shortly, so ensure that you are a organisation. AMP will soon be off ering drafting and submitting an application to the website www.docklandscc.com.au and member of the chamber so as not to miss out a superannuation package to chamber new precincts program, which will include a email [email protected]. ISSUE 86 DOCKLANDS NEWS 17

has lost two major events so far due to the confi rmed the Esplanade from NewQuay A letter objecting to additional high-rise Greetings everybody replacement of the Waterfront City Piazza to Victoria Harbour has been fenced off for density in NewQuay has been forwarded by with a hotel to be built on the site. Minister public safety preparatory to extensive repair owners corporations to Places Victoria with Guy approved the hotel going at the front Th e mornings are getting cooler but we have works. Th is work has to be done before the copies to the Minister, Lord Mayor and local despite community opposition with the had a great autumn! redevelopment phase is started. Given also MPs. general agreement being that it should be the high cost, the project will take a long Following the demise some time ago of Th e DCA is planning a mid-year “Meet and built at the rear where the big tent was. As time, but needs to be given priority for the the police and community co-ordination Greet” party for July 25. Stand by for further there appears to be no other suitable central sake of Docklands’ vitality. committee for the Docklands area, I am details in the next issue. place in Docklands for these major events, the event organisers have had to fi nd other It will be good to see the Jim Stynes bridge following up with Victoria Police to seek Th e next meeting of the Docklands sites in Melbourne. Th is is a regrettable loss constructed to add to development down attendance at another existing security Community Forum is scheduled for May due to another bad planning decision. on the Yarra. Th e boating hub is due to be committee. It is desirable that we keep track 29. We hope that our suggestions are being constructed later. Th e library building is of level of off ences and policing activities heeded by Places Victoria and the City Arrangements have been made for due for completion by the end of the year in Docklands and have the opportunity for of Melbourne. We are given a number of representatives of combined inner city with the opening scheduled early in 2014. input as appropriate. presentations by them on relevant topics resident groups to meet with Minister Guy So provision of amenities is happening- If any reader would like to become a such as progress with community facilities later in May on planning issues particularly gradually. member of the DCA or has any suggestions and expenditure on Docklands. high-rise development and infrastructure. A specifi c agenda is to be decided on at We’d like to see tennis courts at some they wish to put forward regarding activities Th e forum needs to be less of a classroom the next CoRBA (Coalition of Resident and stage. I believe the new multi purpose or issues, they are welcome to contact us and more of a discussion group. Forum Business Associations) meeting on May 8. sports courts near the Hub are being used on docklandscommunityassociation@ representatives have varying priorities but extensively for basketball and football. My gmail.com If you would like to talk to I met with Peter Seamer, the CEO of Places there is agreement on some items such as wife and I attended the offi cial opening of me about any aspect you are welcome Victoria, on April 24 to give him a run-down the need for a school and for waterways the Melbourne International Dragon Boat to call me on 0412 097 706. You can also on DCA and other matters. Peter, a long activation. Th e DCA has asked for the Festival at Victoria Harbour on April 7. keep up with things on our website www. standing personal friend of mine, has been provision of a ferry service and update on docklandscommunityassociation.com seconded to Places Victoria by Minister Following the win by residents against the Esplanade redevelopment to be put on Guy for a period of six months. He will then serviced apartments in the Watergate Regards to all the agenda. return to his position of CEO of the Growth complex, we understand that action will be Roger Gardner As reported in the last issue, Docklands Areas Authority. Amongst other things, he progressively taken in other buildings. President DCA DocklandsSCIENCE Teleconnection

In Docklands, we might be comforted by the thought that we have a lower environmental impact as a consequence of living in smaller dwellings compared with other residences within the greater city of Melbourne.

New research published by Nature: Climate climate of one region infl uences the climate Change earlier this year found that the of another region that it is geographically far energy used to heat buildings/apartments apart from. and drive cars in cities during winter could Melburnians have observed this be infl uencing the weather patterns of phenomenon for a long time. Th e weather regions thousands of kilometres away. event of increased ocean temperatures in Specifi cally, the study found that the energy the central to eastern Pacifi c Ocean region is infl uences the atmospheric pressure and dwellings weren’t implicated in the research, used in cities during winter causes increases called El Nino. El Nino, though occurring far air circulation of the region, which has an turning your heater down in winter can have of temperature by as much as 1 degree away, has been a contributing factor to some impact on regions thousands of kilometres a dual benefi t: lower electricity bills and a Celsius in remote regions. of the devastating drought that has been away. reduced environmental impact locally and observed since the end of the 20th century in potentially abroad. Th is might sound incomprehensible. Th e take-home message here is this: as we mostly the eastern parts of Australia. However, this phenomenon is commonly are approaching winter, think twice before referred to as “teleconnection” by climate El Nino and the heating of cities during reaching out to turn on the heater. Th ough David Sibenaler is a Docklands resident and scientists. Teleconnection is where the winter have similar mechanics. Each event Docklands and other Australian inner city science communicator.

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Ferrets Missy Moo and Mr Gizmo pride and joy, and introduced them to Randomness of accompanied Fester to work last month at Docklands News. the Digital Harbour carpark and met some Docklands locals and workers. Fester said the three-month-old brother and sister were great pets and were very easy to Melbourne in love Fester broke the stereotype of the tough look after. biker as he gently held the ferrets, his newest By Nandita Chakraborty

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What With Women Abby Want Crawford It’s about forgiveness

hurt if it means you’re letting go of your own Without realising it, you’ve set these you realise that, as much as you don’t want It would seem at times, that the values, or standards – or even dreams. incredible expectations. You are excited that to admit it, there’s been a few things that are you are feeling like you are a team, like you making this more of a trend than a one-off , In life, we have so many things to be proud secret to happiness is about are working towards a mutual goal, like your then I believe that forgiving them to just keep of: our choices, our morals, our beliefs, our intentions are intertwined. the peace and put things back on track is a forgiveness. own code of conduct. We all have our own waste of time. set of these, and it doesn’t mean that we all And then, out of cloud nine, you plummet It seems to me that if you can just let go of have to match – not at all. Of course I’m not when the other party behaves in a way that It’s telling them it’s okay to behave like that the way things have hurt you, or how people meaning it’s okay if people have their own makes you question their very moral fi bre. and, if it is indeed part of their character, have disappointed you, or the situations that set of morals and standards and set out to then it’s only going to happen again. If you have not evolved the way they seemed to intentionally hurt or bully others, or breaking Everyone makes mistakes, I make them all forgive simply to keep the peace, then you promise to – if you could just let go of that society’s laws, or have belief systems that the time – it’s how we learn and deal with the are lowering your standards. disappointment – you’d be a lot happier. And mistakes and their aftermath that counts just infl ict their views on others. I’m meaning I believe, sadly, that sometimes the key to to let go of them completely, the hurt would as much as how or why we made them. But that in the day-to-day world, friend to friend, happiness is not about forgiveness. It’s about need to be “healed” – and I think to do that, if someone who you love makes a colossal colleague to colleague, lover to lover … that having the strength to let go. you have to forgive. we can have diff erent ideas but still all aspire mistake, and hurts you – do you forgive them? to being the best we can be, that we can I was asked recently “Why is it so hard for Hmmm. I know, you’re wondering what on I think it depends on whether you believe that embrace and even love our diff erences. you to forgive”. My answer is simply “why earth has happened this time for me to be it was a genuine mistake – or whether you’re is it so hard to be honest”. What a woman starting to, reluctantly, hear “alarm bells”. adopting such a higher-road view. Where this can become painful is when wants is to be loved, but what she needs to someone or some organisation or situation Hopefully, it’s an out of character mistake, It might sound like I’m suggesting that if remember is that love without trust is not lets you down so badly when you thought promptly followed by a sincere apology – and we all just forgave each other and let go of worth a thing. you were playing on a level fi eld of maybe even a little bit of grovelling. our pain, we’d be happy. Well I’m not. I’m standards. Here’s to a better month! not adopting it for a second. It’s simply not You know in your heart you’re going to that easy. I don’t understand the point of You thought you were with the good guys forgive them, but you just play out your Abby xx forgiving, unless it’s genuine. And I don’t and you trusted them and felt that you’d timing to ensure the point is made. But if the see the point of letting go of things that have really done your due diligence. apology comes with a bunch of excuses, and

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people? I wish to bring to your attention an ongoing problem relating to the new Docklands sports courts adjacent to Th e Hub on I paddle dragon boats at Waterview Walk. Docklands each Monday and Wednesday evening and really We live in the Watergate apartments directly  Complete the black fencing that partially enjoy the views and atmosphere opposite the courts and are regularly surrounds the courts and have gates it provides. subjected to noise from courts use late into which are locked after a reasonable time the evening and early morning. each evening; Th e strange thing that I have noticed looking Last Saturday night/Sunday morning there and/or up is that so few apartments appear to be was a group of players “shooting baskets”  Have regular security patrols, particularly occupied. until 2.45am, shouting and clapping in during weekends and late night hours. enthusiasm. Th ey only stopped after we rang As darkness falls, lights can be seen from Docklands Security and their staff arrived Despite signs prohibiting skateboarding only a third of all buildings? I know people and moved them on, we have had to do this the Hub is quite often a gathering place for may work late or close some curtains but at late hours on several occasions. skateboarders who make considerable noise if this is a refl ection of occupancy its no and sometimes damage the facility by using wonder Docklands is a wasteland. People using the courts after midnight is not their skateboards to remove the plastic non- uncommon, on average several nights each Where are the people? slip buttons on the decking. week. Are they owned by investors out of town/ More regular security patrols would also I would suggest the following: state/country? help to reduce this problem and damage to  Erect prominent signs limiting the hours the facility. Robert Irvine of use for the courts; and Graham Mercer

Send your letters to [email protected] 20 DOCKLANDS NEWS ISSUE 86 Over & Under By Nicola St John DOCKLANDS FASHION As spring’s vibrant colours fade, we start to see a return to the monochrome fashion palette of winters past.

But underneath all those grey layers, there’s plenty of room to shine bright, says Amanda Lee, manager at lingerie store Simone Perele at Harbour Town in Docklands “Foundation garments have that name for a reason, they are the base layer upon which a woman’s image is built,” Amanda said. What we wear on the inside can change how we feel on the outside. So when the weather gets cold, brighten yourself up with something perhaps a bit fi ery, steamy or some lovely French lace. “Whilst bras are of course off ered in the basic colours every season, most women like to look for something eye catching and special and, of course, they will be infl uenced by current fashion trends,” she said. “Electric blue has had a big presence on the runways for Spring-Summer 13 as well on as bright oranges and both of these are the represented in the collection currently Fashion streets in store.” Wearing elegant and luxurious outer- of layers should also be refl ected in what’s underneath them. Lingerie often delicately Chloe Werden toes the line between old-fashioned Camille Le Heron Docklands LOCATION? nostalgia and modern style. LOCATION? Collins St. “One of the sources of inspiration for the Collins St. current season was the Simone Perele WEARS? Neuvy Geraldyne archives, and the glamour and detail in the WEARS? Cream Sportsgirl bomber jacket, a sheer LOCATION? foundation garments of generations past.” Top shop jeans black skinny jeans, Vanilla black shirt, Country Road metallic jeans Harbour Town Ink long sleeve black tunic and Miss Shop and Tony Bianco boots. “In the past few years high-waisted briefs platform shoes. WEARS? have been making a steady comeback DESCRIBE YOUR OUTFIT? Everything I’m wearing is from France. in fashion, and not just for reasons of DESCRIBE YOUR OUTFIT? Today I’d say it’s a bit punky with the I’m wearing H&M fl oral pants, a H&M constraint. Th is retro-lingerie look is a I’m looking very ‘Melbourne’ black, but black but breaking it up with the gold and oversized knit jumper and studded black refl ection of the general 50s trend that it goes with everything! Today’s outfi t is, the bling. ankle boots. is becoming more common in fashion,” comfortable, easy and stylish. Perfect for WHAT BRINGS YOU TO stylish workwear. DESCRIBE YOUR OUTFIT? Amanda said. DOCKLANDS? Comfy and warm. Amanda also expresses the importance of a WHAT BRINGS YOU TO I work in Docklands. DOCKLANDS? WHAT BRINGS YOU TO correctly fi tted bra. WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE PIECE OF I work in Docklands DOCKLANDS? “Th e great thing about a well-made and CLOTHING? I’m in Australia on a working holiday but cleverly-designed bra is that it can give you WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE PIECE OF It would have to be my new watch. I think today I’m in Docklands for the shopping. the right level of support without sacrifi cing CLOTHING? I wear it with just about everything. aesthetics. Not having to wear a daggy Any of my shoes. It’s a guilty pleasure of WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE PIECE OF WHAT MAKES A GOOD OUTFIT? supportive bra is a huge confi dence booster. mine, but the perfect way to accentuate CLOTHING? We believe in making women feel good an outfi t. I think if it’s true to your style and suits I love all of my shoes. you as a person. It might not suit everyone about their bodies and encourage them to WHAT MAKES A GOOD OUTFIT? but if it suits you then that makes it a good WHAT MAKES A GOOD OUTFIT? embrace their unique shape and celebrate it Being confi dent wearing it. outfi t. Something that suits you. with refi ned lingerie.” ISSUE 86 DOCKLANDS NEWS 21

Beat the lack of heat Hydration 101 Wheel Women Ride Bikes

You wake up and look outside the window Th e amount of sports science-related A regular ride group starting at designated and notice it is cold, wet and, worst of all, information that is available to the general start points in Docklands, Federation Square it’s dark! With daylight saving now fi nished public is mind-blowing. In previous years, and Kensington (Bellair St coff ee shops). and winter rapidly approaching, the majority this sort of information was only available No lycra necessary and coff ee and cake is of people will fi nd that their motivation for to professional athletes and those in the the desired destination … a social ride at a exercise will always start to wavier. medical profession. casual and non-elite pace. As the weather starts to become colder, here Take hydration for example. We all know that Wheel Women Ride Bikes Programs are a is why it becomes even more important to it is important to hydrate during exercise beginner/intermediate course, excellent for engage in physical activity. and it plays a role in recovery. But what are those wanting some focused learning and to the impacts of not hydrating to the required develop some serious ride skills. Heat is the byproduct of metabolic reactions level? such as exercise, with nearly 75 per cent To get involved, meet at the big dinosaur of energy created released as heat. From Physical performance is impaired when a opposite the Ice House in Docklands on numerous studies it is well established that body fl uid defi cit of a little as 2 per cent exists Saturdays. Th is amazing concept starts on your body temperature will rise during (this would be 1.6kg for an 80kg athlete). May 4 and is conducted between 9.30am-11. exercise. As a result your body will try to For more information or to register please A 1 per cent fl uid loss can result in an counteract this increase in heat production by contact [email protected] elevation of 0.3 – 0.4 degrees Celsius in core undergoing vasodilation, where your blood body temperature during exercise. fl ow is redirected to the skin. Th is will result in an overall warming sensation of the body. So what can you do to avoid these negative impacts? Some targets to keep in mind Th is warming sensation continues after are drinking 400-500mL before exercise, exercise until you eventually reach your drinking 150ml every 20 minutes you temperature equilibrium. exercise and drink approximately 600mL- 1L As a result, you will feel warmer post exercise post exercise (depending on how long you with Peter making it easier to cope with whatever exercised). With these targets in mind, you winter throws at you. Remember this will be preforming and recovering like the O’Rourke wisdom from Tom Lehrer next time you are professionals in no time! thinking of skipping exercise: “Bad weather from Active Melbourne City Sports always looks worse through a window”.

DOCKLANDS SECRETS Th e golden perforated panels symbolise If you listen closely, you can Australia’s landscape, while the black helmet-like panels on the corners depict the hear the whisper of the Kelly infamous Kelly masks. Gang in Docklands. Th e mirrored sculptures within the masks move slowly in the wind and represent WEIGHT WATCHERS LIFESTYLE CENTRE As the wind blows past the Nolan building rolling waves. in NewQuay, the artwork Ned and Dan by Ground Floor, 575 Bourke St, Melbourne Alexander Knox slowly moves in the breeze. Sometimes the wind causes the sculpture to move in such a way that it appears a pair Monday 12:30pm Th e artwork, on the façade of the Nolan of eyes are looking out, silently watching Tuesday 5:30pm building, was inspired by Sidney Nolan’s Docklands pass by. Wednesday 12:15pm 1946 Ned Kelly paintings. Thursday 7:30am Friday 7:30am, 12:30pm

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ISSUE 86 DOCKLANDS NEWS 23 DOCKLANDS FALLS CREEK COACH SERVICE 233 Kiewa Valley Highway, Tawonga South. TRAVEL P 5754 4024 | www.fallscreekcoachservice.com.au Share your travel off ers and deals: Early bird booking discount: Melbourne to Falls Creek - $79 an adult one way or $158 return email [email protected] To the snow, driver, and don’t spare the horsepower By Greg Hackett

either making new friends with others on includes a half-hour meal stop at the Pickled Alpine parks during the snow season, even if For travellers, getting there board or simply chilling out while thinking of Olive café in Euroa. Th e driver can place they are not used. “We have a large variety of a weekend of snow fun. orders ahead (so try a Pickled Olive pizza!) chains to fi t almost any vehicle,” Heath said. usually is half the fun. Th is is and there’s no rush. “Our friendly staff can off er advice and will Heath and Jan Fallon, who have operated show you how to fi t the chains to your car, no less true when heading to Falls Creek Coach Service for more than Falls Creek is a ski-to-your-door resort, making sure you drive into the snow with the a decade, expect to carry up to 20,000 where “snow plough” taxis must transfer Victoria’s snowfi elds, as you correct chains for you.” passengers this snow season. “We operate passengers from the coach terminus in the pass through some of the state’s anywhere from fi ve to 10 vehicles, depending village to their accommodation. But hey, I reckon catch the coach and let the on passenger numbers and private transfers,” driver worry about that! most beautiful and picturesque Falls Creek Coach Service can book this for countryside. Jan said. “With our private transfer service, you. Th eir Tawonga South depot has a Caltex Falls Creek Coach Service is at 233 Kiewa we can pick up from one to 50 people in our service station which sells basic groceries Valley Highway, Tawonga South (just before coaches, mini-buses and four-wheel drive and hires out snow chains. It is compulsory Mt Beauty). Call 5754 4024, or visit www. But, half way up the icy mountain, try fi tting vehicles from any place, any time.” to carry chains when entering Victoria’s fallscreekcoachservice.com.au fi dgety snow chains to your car’s tyres in minus 10 degrees as nightfall approaches, Jan said the “park and ride” service had with a howling wind and snow that’s almost become increasingly popular, where drivers sleet. Th is is just one of the reasons I prefer park their cars in a secure, undercover car to be “chauff eured” to the peak and back in park at the Tawonga South depot, near Mt the cosy comfort of a coach. Let someone Beauty, and ride the coach up and down the else take care of the snow chains, I say! And mountain. “People can leave all their worries the fuel cost … and the tortuous mountain here and forget about chains and dangerous roads in the dark … and the slippery bends driving conditions,” she said. with black ice ... and the varying speed limits Th e busy winter service from Melbourne … and the tiredness at the end of a stressful (Southern Cross Station via Melbourne working week … and so on. Airport) starts on June 4, is in full swing by June 23, and fi nishes on September 29. Th ere are It just couldn’t be any easier, for those off -peak services all year round. “Passengers who work, live and play in Melbourne’s must book in advance which they can do Docklands. Th e snowfi elds coaches depart 10% OFFF online or by calling our offi ce,” Jan said. “Our and return to their main city terminal, smack most popular time is the July school holidays. bang on our doorstep at Southern Cross “Contact us now for our early-booking When you book any day trip, Station. It’s only a fi ve-minute tram ride discounts. Also, see our Facebook page for from your hi-rise apartment or offi ce. Finish special prices during the season.” including the SNOW! work early on a Friday, grab your gear, jump on a tram and, before you know it, you are On a standard fare, each passenger can Shop #7, Life Lab Building, 198 Harbour Esplanade, Docklands relaxing in a plush seat on a heated coach, take two suitcases, a pair of skis/snowboard [email protected] | (03) 9642 4220 watching a new-release movie on DVD, and and boots. It’s a relaxed six-hour trip which 24 DOCKLANDS NEWS ISSUE 86

NORTH WHARF NEWS

Th e impact of tall ship movements and by VicUrban (now Places Victoria) and the Amid the dynamics of current and future developments of the berthing fees were discussed, and whilst City of Melbourne. all adoring the plum positioning of Polly Th e vision recognised and builds on North Wharf and broader Docklands precinct, rests the stories of Woodside on the South Wharf and the Docklands’ unique qualities and positions contribution she makes, a quiet empathy Melbourne’s maritime heritage. it to play a vital part in maintaining and was shared for the vessel and its unfortunate enhancing Melbourne’s role as a global city. On the evening of Th ursday April 18, a terms, the challenges of preserving position of being landlocked and being group of maritime historians and interested Melbourne’s maritime assets and, with these, required to pay her way even if it is in the Th e second decade of Docklands parties met at the splendid facilities of Polly the stories of sea travel, trade and migration wrong position. developments is underway on Melbourne’s Woodside for Th e Future of Melbourne’s that has contributed to the city we enjoy today urban waterfront, including plans for the Maritime heritage links the North Wharf and Maritime Conference, hosted by Th e and are at risk of being lost forever. North Wharf area. South Wharf areas. Th e Shed 5 and Mission National Trust. Since 1999, a strong partnership between to Seafarers on the North Wharf have together We invite you to take a stroll across Seafarers From the North Wharf, the view across the Victorian Government and the served in history and today present unique Bridge at sunset and capture the view from Seafarers’ Bridge, is a beautiful vista at private sector has seen over $6 billion of opportunities to restore the balance back both sides, a view that changes with each sunset with Polly Woodside set amid a glow investment occurring at Docklands and, towards preservation of maritime history. sunrise. Imagine how special it would of afternoon light and timber hue and people be when Melbourne’s maritime history whilst around 98 per cent of the developable Th e iconic dome structure of the mission like schools of colourful fi sh walking busily is properly recognised and adequately land at Docklands is contracted to private building is a notable landmark for seafarers or otherwise by her. protected. developers, Docklanders might ask what and many visitors daily. Th e dome and Shed However, the wind was cold and wild and contribution these investments have made 5 are earmarked for restoration and will Andrea Fleming, rain fell heavily across the gloomy waters to the preservation of maritime heritage. become even more noticeable. But what if CEO, Mission to Seafarers beneath Seafarers’ Bridge and for those the mission building was not there? Undeniable at the meeting, however, was attending the conference, Polly Woodside and the polite forgiveness that planning for the In October 2010, the vision for Melbourne’s provided a haven from the stormy bluster. preservation of our maritime heritage has Docklands was developed as a result of an Philip Hill, Th e meeting addressed, in no uncertain been largely overlooked. extensive consultation program conducted strategic director, WTC Asset 1

Together

You both emphasise the socially- conscious and scientifi cally-oriented aspects of your relationship. You two What are the working James Maggie work well with groups, and share dynamics of your relationship? Th e lives that you’ve touched in this lifetime In James you found someone very diff erent high-mindedness together and strong are automatically stimulated to a higher to anyone you have been attracted to humanitarian ideals. Check the astrological charts by emailing consciousness. You incarnated without any previously. He stimulated your individual Together, you experience growth and yours and your partner’s birth date and time prejudices and you have helped Maggie characteristics, without judgement and with expansion through inventive and original to [email protected] and other fellow beings to clarify their own humour, compassion and insight. He gave activity, and are able to motivate others by awareness and guide them on their own you back your self-identity by understanding Th is month it is with a heavy heart that I your example. Your relationship does well journeys with the freedom to travel the path and supporting you to successfully assert write this column for a wonderful friend. in diplomatic and political realms. they have chosen. You’ve had the strength and and express yourself. Just by his presence, James Diamond passed away suddenly the understanding to assist people on their he made you aware of the importance of In a romantic connection, your sense this week and his wit, charm and sense chosen paths without the ego involvement following your own sense of independence of friendship with each other makes a of humour will always be remembered. that might have tempted you to bring them and truth. In essence, he motivated you to fi rm foundation and you fi nd an easy Th is column is dedicated to James and his to your path. Th rough allowing Maggie and develop a stronger and more eff ective self- harmony in the way you chose to spend partner Maggie others in your environment true freedom of identity which freed you to take assertive your free time and discretionary money expression you received the reward of bringing action in your life. while together. out the highest and the best in those around Th is relationship centred on the principles of You are attracted to group endeavours and you. Th rough your innate ability to see the freedom, expansion and exploration. may enjoy friendships with others outside underlying truth in everything around you, of the relationship as well as the one Regardless of how you operate on your own, you have taught others to remove the veils within it. As a partnership, you didn’t value this relationship brought out your direct, of illusion that obstruct clear thinking. Using security on a personal level, but tended to good-natured and optimistic side. Travel, logical deduction, you were able to see a more focus your joint ideals on the betterment educational and other higher-minded exact reality and you taught these techniques of society, with a value-system that was pursuits came naturally to both of you. You to others. Th is enabled them to perceive uniquely your own. Your relationship has spent a lot of your shared time in nature, in truthful and precise information and thus to a reputation as being unique, and you your own hub, perhaps cooking talking and make intelligent decisions. You had the ability certainly value being able to march to the bantering. Sometimes disagreeing, but always to see the truth and to distill information and beat of your own drum. James Maggie you helped those around you to reach their and easily tapping into an enthusiasm that goals by tuning in to the wider perspective was contagious to those around you. Together Relationships are usually sent to us “for a you shared a high-minded attitude, while reason, for a season, or for a lifetime”. November 17, January 2, 1960 that you showed them. You had the wisdom remaining fun-loving and full of laughter, 1955 and discrimination to know life was not about In James you found a reason and a season, Sun in Capricorn even at your own expense. acquisitions or status, but about a truth in each so Maggie I hope you cherish the gifts he Sun in Scorpio North Node in of us that is more rewarding. Because of this, left you. I know those of us who knew him North Node Virgo you often attracted those that needed to hear will remember and cherish his gifts. Sagittarius your truth. You will be missed enormously James. RIP ISSUE 86 DOCKLANDS NEWS 25 DOCKLANDS COMMUNITY CALENDAR MAY 2013

DOCKLANDS WRITERS DOCKLANDS SUNDAY MARKET Last Tuesday of the month Every Sunday, 10am to 4pm Th e Hub, 80 Harbour Esplanade Waterfront City Docklands Drive “Writerly” issues, workshopping, author Discover treasures from the hoards of talks and fun. some of Melbourne’s fi nest antique Enquiries to: jane.x.hutchinson@gmail. and pre-loved specialists, including art, com or at Th e Hub. jewellery, retro-clothing, vintage books and car-boot sales.

DOCKLANDS WELCOMES WINTER LUNCHTIME TABLE TENNIS MELBOURNE SUNRISE PROBUS CLUB Saturday 1st June, 2pm - 6pm Wednesday and Fridays First Th ursday of the month, 10:00am NewQuay Plaza Th e Hub, 80 Harbour Esplanade Wharf Hotel, Siddeley Street Docklands welcomes winter on Saturday 1 Cost: No charge. Probus Clubs for men and women over 50. June with a family fun day embracing the Table tennis continues to grow in Come along, keep your mind active, meet breeze with free kite making workshops popularity. BYO lunch. new friends while enjoying activities and and other children’s activities from 2pm For details 8622 4822 or shared interests. Contact Carol on 9646 -6pm at NewQuay Piazza. [email protected] 5256 or [email protected]

DOCKLANDS TOASTMASTERS FINE LINE DRAWING AND BOTANICAL MEN’S HEALTH URBANATHLON ART CLASSES Every 2nd and 4th Monday of the month May 26, 7.30am Monday and Th ursday Th e Hub, 80 Harbour Esplanade Central Pier, Harbour Esplanade Th e Hub, 80 Harbour Esplanade Boost your public speaking and Tackle 10 gruelling obstacles and take leadership skills. Th e University of the 3rd Age off ers two on 11 kilometres of challenging course Contact: email docklandstoastmasters@ classes on Mondays and Th ursdays. To through Sydney’s and Melbourne’s city yahoo.com.au or visit www.docklands. make an enquiry regarding the classes, streets. Th e 2013 Urbanathlon will be freetoasthost.org please ring U3A on 9639 5209 bigger than ever.

DOCKLANDS WALKING TOUR DOCKLANDS BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU DISCOVER SAILING Every day at 10.30am, bookings essential Th e Hub, 80 Harbour Esplanade Club sailing days every 2nd and 4th Etihad Stadium 130 Harbour Esplanade BJJ is a style popularised by media such Sunday Explore Docklands on a walking tour. Be as the UFC and is proven as an extremely Docklands Yacht Club, Shed No. 2 mesmerised by the artwork, history and eff ective form of martial arts. Phone North Wharf Rd architecture of the Docklands area. 9016 8471, email info@docklandsbjj. Visitors welcome. For further information Contact 0448 270 023 or email com.au or visit www.docklandsbjj.com.au email [email protected] [email protected]

YOGA IN THE DOCKLANDS DRAGON MASTERS DRAGONBOATING CITY ON A HILL Th e Hub, 80 Harbour Esplanade Wednesdays at 5.30pm Church Services Cost: $20 per class or and Saturdays at 8.30am Sunday 8.45am, 10.30am, 6pm. $175 for a ten-class pass. Shed 2 North Wharf Road Hoyts, Melbourne Central Victoria Harbour (Melways map 2E B6) Hatha Yoga suitable for all ages and levels Sunday evening 6pm of experience. Phone Brooke McGlinchey Dragon Masters has something for anyone. Arrow on Swanston (488 Swanston St) on 0403 668 705 or muditayogamelb@ Please contact Jeff Saunders 0417 219 888 gmail.com email Jeff [email protected] or Contact cityonahill.com.au visit www.dragonmasters.com.au

JEWISH MYSTICISM… A WEEKLY INSIGHT ALMA DOEPEL SUPPORTERS MONTHLY MELBOURNE FLAMES DRAGON BOAT CLUB SAUSAGE SIZZLE Every Th ursday, 7.30pm Every Sunday 8.30am for 9.00am start Th ird Saturday of every month Chabad Jewish Community Centre, 198 Shed 2, North Wharf Rd, Victoria Harbour 5pm - 7pm Clark St, Port Melbourne We paddle and train hard and have a lot Alma Doepel Restoration Site Shed 2, North Th e path of life is full of hidden treasure ... of fun doing it. Come and see what all Wharf Road, Victoria Harbour, Docklands. Do you know how to fi nd it? the fuss is about for three free paddling Learn about our restoration project and Please contact Rabbi Shlomo Nathanson sessions - no commitment, no questions see if you would like to get involved. 0433 810 313 or [email protected] asked. www.melbournefl ames.com.au

THE RELIGIOUS SOCIETY OF FRIENDS DOCKLANDS ROTARY MELBOURNE LIBRARY SERVICE STOMPERS MINI MAESTROS (QUAKERS) SESSION Every Tuesday, 6.00pm Tuesdays One Sunday per month Mondays at 11am Watermark Th e Hub, 80 Harbour Esplanade 11am-12pm Th e Hub, 80 Harbour Esplanade First Tuesday of the month is fellowship Introduce your child to the magic of Th e Hub, 80 Harbour Esplanade, Docklands hour. Pre-school Storytime has returned to music with Mini Maestros. Music Meet for worship and enjoy a tea or the Hub. Come along to meet other local Regular meetings on other Tuesdays. All programs for babies and children aged 6 coff ee afterwards. Ph: 9827 3595 or visit parents and kids. Enjoy some books, welcome. months to 5 years. www.victoria.quakers.org.au songs, and a craft activity. Contact 0412 087 811 or visit minimaestros.com.au 26 DOCKLANDS NEWS ISSUE 86

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Ice hockey scores Foxtel deal By Robert Bremner

Docklands’ Icehouse is about to become more well-known throughout Australia, thanks to a new TV deal between the Australian Ice Hockey League (AIHL) and Fox Sports.

In one of the biggest sporting countries She also couldn’t thank ATC productions in the world, it is a small step in the right and James Morgan enough. ATC is a small direction for an organisation that already production house which brought the hockey has to compete with the AFL, NRL, netball coverage up to a level that interested Foxtel. and the rugby union for spectators. It will showcase the amateur league across over Th e Foxtel deal will increase the viewership 2 million households nationwide. Th e of ice hockey across Australia and will program will consist of highlights, news hopefully bring more people to the matches. surrounding the league and the featured Th e inaugural broadcast was aired at 12.30 match of the week. on Anzac Day and showed the highlights Th e channel will do a weekly 60-minute from the Melbourne Ice versus Melbourne James Pretto crosses the fi nish line at Yarra's Edge. Photo credit: Super Sport Images game of the round that will be shown every Mustangs clash, which the Ice won 7-2. Th ursday. Th is means that there will be 20 In the weekend’s other matches, last year’s games going to air over the course of the grand fi nalists New Castle started the year in season, plus the fi nals series. Happy to see Docklands great fashion crushing the Sydney Ice Dogs Melbourne Ice president Emma Poynton 6-2. Th e Canberra Knights just got over the said: “Th e games will be fi lmed on the line against Adelaide Adrenaline 3-2 before, Yarra’s Edge was a sight for sore eyes (and a relief for sore legs weekend then screened the following Adelaide went on to smash the Sydney and arms) for competitors competing in the Marysville to Th ursday. Foxtel aims to back the AIHL Bears 9-2. games onto the NHL games so NHL hockey Melbourne challenge last month. fans can see what our own AIHL has to off er”. Th e next Melbourne Ice game to be fi lmed will be on May 11 when they meet Adelaide According to Ms Poynton, by screening About 700 people took part in the gruelling Competitors started on foot in Marysville Adrenaline. the two leagues back to back, it will help challenge, which involved a 155km one day and ended by paddling into Yarra’s Edge. To fi nd the list of games that will be telecast trek involving trail running, road cycling and create awareness for the Melbourne Ice on a James Pretto was fi rst to cross the fi nish line fl at water paddling. national level. on Fox Sports, just visit the AIHL website. with a time of 7 hours and 53 minutes.

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