DECEMBER 2011 ISSUE 3 PRICELESS WWW.SOUTHBANKLOCALNEWS.COM.AU : SOUTHBANK_News The voice of Southbank
Tram fi t for a Queen Southgate's spectacular return See Page 2 See Page 5 Stairway to heaven Happy birthday Polly See Page 3 See Page 7 Southbank ‘needs a post offi ce’
Local traders and residents alike are frustrated by the lack of a post offi ce in Southbank.
Southbank lost its post offi ce last year when for companies and residents in the the Freshwater Place outlet was withdrawn. Southbank area. It came just weeks after the Southbank “Th ere are fi ve alternative post offi ces within Strategic Plan 2010 revealed the plan to 1.5km of Southbank including at Collins increase residential population in the area to St West, Flinders Lane, Melbourne GPO, 74,000 by 2040. Docklands and South Melbourne,” Ms Ward Th e closure of the Freshwater Place address pointed out. means there is now no post offi ce within the Despite this, Th e Knight Alliance Owners 3006 postcode. Corporation manager George Martin (who Commercial and tenant services manager at managed the section of Freshwater Place Freshwater Place Trish Finnegan says there that was occupied by Australia Post) said: was angst at the time of the closure, and this “I understand that some people (local has continued throughout 2011. residents) would have preferred the post offi ce to have remained in the arcade.” “Th e commercial tenants at Freshwater Place were not happy about the closure. Th e post Freshwater Place resident Keith Wood wants offi ce had a variety of services it provided to a post offi ce to be reinstated in the local area. our tenants in addition to the private boxes,” “We’d like a post offi ce but, at the very Ms Finnegan explained. least, we should have permanent red and “Tenants have had to look for alternative yellow boxes to send mail for the amount of options to ensure continuity of their residents and businesses around Freshwater business once the post offi ce service ceased Place,” Mr Wood said. operating,” she added. Mr Wood also runs a small business from Asked if she thought there was suffi cient home, so he has particularly missed the use business available for a local post offi ce, Ms of a private post box. Finnegan replied: “Yes, indeed.” He also suggested that, despite the other Ophelia's grand return But Australia Post refutes this claim, locations being close, they were diffi cult to suggesting that a major reason for the get to and often very full. original closure was a lack of business. “Th e easiest from here is Collins St West, but Artist Deporah Halpern was on hand to unveil a rejuvinated Media and communications manager Mel it is nowhere near as convenient as having Ophelia last month. Ward said: “Southbank Post Offi ce closed more one here, especially late at night,” he said. than 16 months ago due to a range of factors, Australia Post confi rmed that at this stage including declining customer numbers.” Placed in her most prominant position yet, She can now be found on the prominade there were no plans to open a post offi ce in Ms Halpern said Ophelia was much happier between the main entrance of Southgate and She also said there were several Australia Southbank, but it would continue to monitor being back in the spotlight. the river. Post offi ces within a reasonable distance the use of postal facilities in the area.
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Suite 108, 198 Harbour Esplanade It’s been a whirlwind start for the paper and dominating the social calendar. Th e WTC PO Box 23008 Docklands 8012 we have been greatly encouraged by the Wharf’s grand opening and the launch of the Tel: 8689 7980 Fax: 9602 2929 EditorialEdit number of residents and businesses who rejuvenated Southgate were headline acts. www.southbanklocalnews.com.au have complimented and supported the CommentCom Both openings have been timed perfectly Editor: Sean Rogasch Southbank Local News. to utilise the warmer weather and entice [email protected] SeanSean Rogasch Th e most obvious thing we’ve learnt about people to get down along the Yarra River and Advertising Manager: Greg Hackett Southbank in our three editions has been enjoy the upgrades. [email protected] just how exciting the area is. Th ere is always something happening, changing and never a Th ere was no expense spared for either Advertising You may not want to think dull moment. launch, with spectaculars at both sites, again Tel: 8689 7980 Fax: 9602 2929 highlighting just how special this place can be. [email protected] about it, but Christmas is just For us, that means there is always plenty of More information and pictures on both Reader contributions are welcome. over a month away and so is news to report. events feature in this edition. Please send articles and images to the completion of 2011. Th e observant among our readers will [email protected] notice that this edition is our fi rst 20-page To all our readers and advertisers, I’d like to newspaper, proving there’s plenty happening wish you a very Merry Christmas and a safe Deadline for the Feb edition is Jan 12. Th is is our fi nal edition for the year and, within the area for our team to report on. and happy holiday period. altough it may be just our third, I feel like we are well on the way to establishing ourselves Speaking of which, the festive season came We’ll be back mid-January for our February as an integral part of this unique and ever- early last month in Southbank and the Southbank Local News and, with two months Setback changing suburb. surrounding areas, with grand openings worth of news it’s sure to be a bumper edition. for men’s shed Th e organising team for the Southbank Men’s Shed had a turbulent month in November, suff ering a funding setback but bouncing back with great progress in creating the community space so many crave.
Unfortunately the group just missed the deadline to apply for a resource grant from the City of Melbourne. Community partnerships co-ordinator John Harris said the timelines just didn’t quite match up. “We just had too much to do in too little amount of time,” he said. Far from letting the setback kill off the project, organisers have introduced a website to help educate and inform all interested residents in the men’s shed project. Adding to the momentum the Southbank Residents Group (SRG) agreed to become Tram fi t for a Queen the legal auspice for the project, until the men’s shed group can become incorporated. waved to the thousands of royal watchers crowd who were becoming concerned that Southbank had its very own who lined the street to catch a glimpse. the Queen was having some trouble with It gives the group a far greater chance to her MYKI card as the tram was running late. Th e tram ride was part of the royal tour’s obtain a council grant which, according to brush with royalty in October, All was forgiven when the specially-painted Mr Harris, is the next step. as Queen Elizabeth II and stop-over in Melbourne, a whirlwind visit royal tram did arrive and crowds were which included opening the new Royal treated to that customary wave. Prince Philip took a tram ride Children’s Hospital, a meet-the-people Most believe this was the last time the walk at Federation Square and lunch at Comment on this story online: down St Kilda Rd. Queen will visit Australia and this helped Government House. www.southbanklocalnews.com.au produce massive crowds all around Australia Th e royal couple were all smiles as they School children were among the St Kilda Rd for the tour.
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At the November meeting the proposed change was put forward by Cr Brian Shanahan, suggesting attendance voting as well as postal voting would further engage local residents in the electoral process and align the voting system to that of both state and federal spheres of government. Cr Shanahan and all speakers agreed it would be ideal for every newly-elected council to debate this issue at the start of its term. Th e vote was split fi ve to four – showing the issue was worth talking about, and that many Stairway to heaven thought it was time for change. Even a smattering of superheroes were up Issues that rose from the discussion around A colourful and enthusiastic for the task, including Supergirls, electoral reform included: Spiderman and even a gender-confused crowd was drawn to Eureka It was diffi cult for some aspiring candidates to Xena: Warrior Princess. get their names out there via letterbox drops. Tower on November 13 for the Eureka building manager Peter Jones was Many questioned the value or point of pleased with the turnout, saying: “Th e 2011 2011 Eureka climb. changing the system. Eureka Climb was the biggest and best to date with just under 1900 competitors Th e possibility of electoral fraud under the Th e fi tness fanatics were sent up fi rst. Mark walking and climbing their way to the top.” current system. Bourne won the elite male category in a record time of 8:22. Because the event is so unique and so Ways to engage the public more in the physically and mentally challenging that Amazingly, in the female elite category the electoral process. it becomes a feature on many athletes same athlete posted the two fastest times. calendar. Mr Jones says the event is well on Allowing all eligible voters an opportunity Not content with her fi rst winning time, Alice the way. to vote. McNamara decided to have another crack, and posted the second fastest time as well. “Th e event is quickly becoming Southbank’s In other council news, a draft open space most recognised event,” Mr Jones said. strategy document was opened for public Just as awe-inspiring was double-amputee consultation from November 14. athlete Dwayne Fernandes. Th is was his It was a great result for the event’s charity second Eureka climb and he completed his partners with more than $230,000 raised for Th ose wanting a say on the issue of open race in under 25 minutes. Whitelion and Interplast. Money raised was up space within the City of Melbourne (a huge 40 per cent on the previous year. issue for debate among Southbankers) are Th ere was a mix of emergency services also encouraged to have their say. competing, with the added challenge of Comment on this story online: wearing their safety gear while trekking up www.southbanklocalnews.com.au Th e public consultation ends on February the 80 fl ights of stairs. 27, 2012. 4 SOUTHBANK LOCAL NEWS ISSUE 03 City2Sea of people
Th e fi rst ever Melbourne City2Sea fun-run saw a huge crowd descend on Southbank Boulevard for the start of the race during November.
13,500 people created a fantastic buzz of energy as they counted down to the start of the race, which was based on Sydney’s City2Surf. Showing their commitment to fi tness, competitors kicked off the race at 9am on a Sunday, making their way from Southbank down to St Kilda beach. Th ey were sent out onto the course by newly- crowned, three-time Hawaiian Ironman winner Craig Alexander. Mr Alexander was thrilled to be involved in the race, telling the event’s website: “It’s a great privilege to be part of this fantastic community-focused event and I’m honoured to have been selected to offi cially start the fi rst ever City2Sea.” Th e 14km race was won by Steve Kelly, in a time of 43:43, while in the female category the winner was Kate Smyth in 49:56. Raising money for charity, the overall tally was well above $400,000. Riverside party impresses
Southbank hasn’t seen a party like this for a while. On October 19 the investors behind WTC Wharf at Northbank spared no expense in launching their revitalised precinct.
In what was reputed to have cost $250,000, Asset 1 WTC chair Tan Sri Azmi Wan the old World Trade Centre was relaunched Hamzah spoke from the heart when WTC Wharf, “Melbourne’s meeting place”. recognising Victoria’s stability, rule of law and integrity as reasons why it was a great It had masses of sound and light, a mini- place to invest. orchestra, opera singers, ballet dancers, a celebrity DJ and the Premier Ted Baillieu Th e tenant hospitality businesses served who launched the precinct with a gigantic up delightful food, demonstrating why remote-control. Northwharf is a great place to dine. ISSUE 03 SOUTHBANK LOCAL NEWS 5 Southgate’s spectacular return
Southgate ushered in a new era in November with a sequence of spectacular events launching the refurbished shopping centre.
It is the fi rst upgrade for the 20-year-old precinct,” Mr Williams added. centre – which many believe opened up Th e exclusive VIP launch was followed by the Southbank and the riverfront to the city. Southgate fi esta launch weekend, featuring Over the course of a week Southgate live music, amazing performances and unveiled new artworks, updated technology, fi reworks displays. held a VIP dinner and had a spectacular Th e weekend was designed to get the general fi esta party weekend for the public to ensure public’s attention and draw people back to the relaunch caught everyone’s attention. the retail icon. Th e offi cial opening by Lord Mayor Robert Large crowds gathered to enjoy Doyle came at a VIP dinner where about 200 guests were invited to enjoy the upgraded entertainment including live bands, surroundings. whimsical dance and movement performances. Th e way in which the upgrades were explained to guests was almost as Th e Friday night crowd enjoyed a reworksfi spectacular as the changes themselves. display to celebrate the centre’s re- emergance onto Melbourne’s retail scene. Dexus head of retail Glyn Williams Lord Mayor Robert Doyle offi cially opens the upgraded centre, watched on by Dexus CEO Victor Hoog Antink introducing the features as comedienne Th e Southgate redevelopment takes Corinne Grant, via a big screen behind Mr advantage of its prominence to Melbourne’s Williams, gave guests a guided tour. arts district, with many of the improvements having a heavy focus on art. Features of the upgrade include artistic projections on the fl oor which will change Th e most visually prominent artwork with the seasons (Summer is signifi ed by is the repositioning of an old friend of rose petals) and interactive pillars that react Melbourne’s, Ophelia. to movement around them. Deborah Halpern’s mighty sculpture now A new digital information desk will help sits proudly between the main entrance of guide visitors around the centre, with Southgate and the river, impossible for the seperate touch screens so that a number of public to miss. guests can use the desk at any one time. Adding to this is a new installation along Th e jewel in the new Southgate’s crown is the roof of the foyer. Riverside Corolla is the the Southgate cinema. Using the screen on work of local artist John Meade. level three, a movie theatre will be set up and Mr Williams was thrilled Southgate had movies shown twice a week – a free service incorporated its arts surroundings, saying: to customers. “Visitors will enjoy this interesting and Mr Williams was excited to reveal the cinema engaging new artwork along with seeing saying: “Th e Southgate Cinema is an exciting Ophelia in her new location as a meeting new addition and the fi rst free cinema at an place on the promenade.” Australian retail property.” “John Meade’s Riverside Corolla is a “It is an important part of the transformation welcome addition and a reaffi rmation of our which has been designed to produce an commitment to the arts at the centre with enhanced customer experience while also Southgate becoming the gateway to the city’s recognising the direct link with the arts arts precinct,” he added. Guests are shown the new information desk
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Part of the half acre of garden and outdoor area at Freshwater Place Th e Fytogreen garden on the side of Elm Putting the jungle into concrete jungle By Sean Rogasch
Nobody thinks of lush green gardens when they see the high-rise apartment buildings that populate much of Southbank.
But look a little closer and you will fi nd these vertical “Fytogreen” garden. buildings are not always as sterile and grey Stunning as it is, the garden is also practical, as they appear. cleverly hiding and allowing airfl ow into the Freshwater Place is a prime example. building’s car park. From below it appears to be wall-to-wall Th e design above the main entrance to the apartments with little outdoor space for any Kavanagh St building was brought to life of its 1000 residents. by celebrity landscaper and TV personality Despite appearances, on level 10 there is Jamie Durie. an unbelievable half-acre open garden and Th e former Backyard Blitz host and outdoor entertaining area. landscaper on Th e Oprah Winfrey Show Building manager David McGlashen knows faced challenges when putting the stunning the locals love the vastness of their outdoor wall feature together, but his creation goes a getaway, saying: “Th ey really enjoy living long way to achieving his vision of an urban in the apartments, but then also being able oasis in the sky. to walk barefoot on grass at home. It’s like No doubt there was added pressure to make having your own backyard.” the garden look good, given the building’s It is also a great attraction for potential close proximity to Melbourne arts precinct. residents: “When people are looking at the “Triptych’s landscaping has been inspired building to rent or purchase an apartment, by the building’s innovative design and they get to level 10 and are shocked, they Melbourne’s arts precinct,” Mr Durie said. think it’s tremendous,” Mr McGlashen said. Th e Elm on Dorcas St has its own version Mr McGlashen said there were issues of the Fytogreen garden on its facade, as with the garden however, with most of the well as within the main foyer. Th e foyer also struggles around maintenance. has a line of pot plants opposite to give the “We are lucky and have a 180,000 litre tank entrance to the building an overgrown feel. underneath which holds enough water for Th is is continued with its level-fi ve outdoor three-weeks maintenance, but the wind up area, where bamboo plants and lush here can be an issue,” he said. greenery surround a swimming pool, two “All the trees grow in one direction because spas and communal dining table. of the wind.” With a name like Elm the developers were Freshwater is not the only apartment putting the pressure on themselves, but complex with intriguing garden space. Less have certainly given the entrance, foyer, and hidden but just as fascinating is Triptych’s outdoor area an overgrown feel. Th e massive Fytogreen gardern that makes the entrance to Triptych so unique ISSUE 03 SOUTHBANK LOCAL NEWS 7 Arts Victoria in the clear
Th e State Services Authority (SSA) has found no deep- seeded issues within Arts Victoria, according to the report it released during November.
Arts Victoria is part of the Department of the Premier and Cabinet and oversees many of the states arts facilities including Southbank’s Arts Centre and National Gallery of Victoria. Th e SSA was employed as an independent reviewer, after an incident had been reported against a staff member by another member of staff . Th e incident was found to be isolated and not refl ective of a larger cultural problem within the organisation. Premier and minister for the arts Ted Baillieu said the government accepted the report and all of its recommendation. “In particular, we support the immediate action by the Department of Premier and Cabinet to implement actions to drive changes in relation to attendance practices and stronger procurement policies,” Mr Baillieu said. Th e report focuses on strengthening management practices within Arts Victoria Happy birthday Polly to ensure incidents continue to be rare.
Th e upgrade coincided with the South Wharf Polly Woodside celebrated a and Goods Sheds re-development, creating a great buzz down that end of the Yarra. milestone last month putting City gets its Polly Woodside spokesperson Marcia Ryan on a big family day to celebrate said the crew was thrilled with the response its 126th birthday. to the re-opening and the family-friendly groove on atmosphere the day created. Families fl ocked to the tall-ship, with many “Hundreds of families enjoyed the pirate and It’s time to get your dancing activities and shows ensuring everyone was maritime-themed activities at the family day. shoes on as the City of entertained. It was great to see so many children embracing the spirit of the event by coming dressed in Melbourne celebrates Face painting, balloon shaping and their best pirate costumes,” she said. impromptu period drama performances were Melbourne Music week among the favourite activities, and of course It wasn’t just the children though who exploring and learning about the ship itself. indulged in a pirate dress up. One of Grooving from November 18 to 26, the Southbank Local News’ competition winners week-long festival will highlight the best of A favourite for many were the pirate Kate McPherson got right into the spirit of the Melbourne’s music scene as well as many tutorials. In these, would be pirates were day, and wouldn’t have looked out of place on overseas acts. given a seminar on how to sword fi ght. Some the set of a Pirates of the Caribbean fi lm. were disappointed by the foam swords, but Th e event runs for nine days and features 170 all enjoyed exercising their new skills, mainly Kate and her family had a blast at the event, acts in 40 diff erent locations across the city. on parents. all getting dressed up and enjoying the day on the Melbourne icon. Some of the features of the celebration Th e boat was built in 1885 in Belfast, include Kubik Melbourne at Birrarung Northern Ireland and originally used as “It was a fun day and my little family enjoyed Marr, live music safari at various venues a cargo ship. It has been on display as a it thoroughly,” Kate said. and Record and Release, a pop up, street maritime museum in Melbourne for over Th ere was great news for Kate and all who recording facility. 40 years. enjoyed the event. For more information got to the City of Th e birthday bash also served as a grand re- “Th e Celebration of Polly Woodsides Melbourne website: http://thatsmelbourne. opening of the ship to the public, after a $3.6 birthday is set to be our major annual event com.au/Whatson/Music/mmw/Pages/ million refurbishment. for Melbourne families,” Ms Ryan confi rmed. Kate McPherson gets right into the spirit of the day MMWHome.aspx
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Southbank business CPT “We have won a number of awards Global was celebrating last previously, however this accolade comes at is ‘bombed’ month, as it received the a welcome time in the global economy and adds yet further weight to the importance we Governor of Victoria Export place on our global strategy,” Mr Akom said. Th e “yarn bombing” craze Award for information and “In essence, it’s an acknowledgement of has hit Southbank, with the communication technology. our decision to maintain our international footbridge that connects growth strategy even in a diffi cult economic environment,” he added. Southbank to Flinders St Station Th e award was announced at a gala ceremony on October 19. Th e Minister for Manufacturing, Exports and being converted last month into Th e award acknowledges the success of Trade Richard Dalla-Riva congratulated CPT the “Blooming Bridge”. CPT Global and proves that Southbank on the awards. sustains both top-line local and Mr Dalla-Riva was also bouyant about international businesses. Th e trend, where inanimate objects the future of the company, saying: “It is throughout the city are covered in yarn CPT Global is an IT fi rm, which exciting to see that, with more than 90 creations, aims to brighten up the concrete specialises in technical consultation and clients worldwide, CPT is now planning jungle appearance of the city. month and have been featured in the media IT management. considerable expansion in their international quite heavily since International Yarn Th e piece was created by newly-formed Th e award was won on the back of the business over the next 12 to 24 months.” group Yarn Corner and their founder Bali Bombing Day in June this year,” Bali said. exporting of their IT services to global Th e company now goes onto the Australia said the group had been together for a year. markets. She said the inspiration for Blooming Bridge Export Awards, which will be held in It is a worldwide collective of 161 artists, who was similar to that of other works they had Company CEO Kevin Akom said the award Brisbane on December 8. love the challenge of large-scale projects been involved in. such as this one. “We are always inspired to make the harsh Bali also said they had created a fair bit of surrounding of the city into a softer sight and buzz about the practice in recent times. this was just another one of our projects,” The event before the event “We do one or two large-scale projects a Bali added. where community organisations and business Th e Rotary club of Southbank can promote their work,” Mr Wong said. is counting down to March, Th e Rotary unveiled categories for the awards, sponsors and how everyone within after launching the 2012 the Southbank community can get involved. Rotary Community Service It was also announced that Southbank rotary Awards on October 25. member Jonathon Welch and his Choir of Hope and Inspiration will be performing on night. Th e gala evening will be held at the Mr Wong was both thrilled with the evening Palladium at Crown on March 8 next year. and excited about what lay ahead. While the event before the event was “We are looking forward to recognising the comparable low key, the night in the partnerships and hard work that is carried Garden Rooms at Crown gave a glimpse of out between the community organisations how the annual awards night will unfold. and businesses to help make the community Southbank Rotary president Clinton a better place,” Mr Wong said. Wong was very happy with the launch, “Th is is a way to strengthen the parnterships saying: “Th e night went extremely well.” between organisations and community groups to assist each other to help the “We had a number of community community,” he added. organisations and guests who were able to get a glimpse of the categories on off er, For more information of the Rotary how to register for the event via the launch Community Service Awards go of the Awards website plus details on the to there website: http://www. community social responsibility expo communityserviceawards.org.au/ 10 SOUTHBANK LOCAL NEWS ISSUE 03 CUISINE UNDERCOVER INDEPENDENT REVIEWS FROM SOUTHBANK’S PHANTOM DINER
stopped and waited for my eyes to adjust – texture fought to lead. fruity, sweet and savoury even made its way and I’m not sure they ever fully did. into dessert. Spice Temple Six generous king prawn wontons followed Yet, like the best of movies, I’m still thinking ($18), resting in a sweet-yet-sharp aged My only complaint? Th at damn “tables-for- Sugar and spice and almost all about the originality and boldness of the black vinegar, some tiny fresh chillies on top, two-nudged-so-close-it’s-four” syndrome. design a week later – the way each table had elevating the dish to one of the menu’s hottest. Lucky I was too busy eating to talk – we just things just right. its own drop-down spotlight, sitting barely sat back, ate, drank and eavesdropped on A larger plate of Dong’an chicken ($29) the couple two millimetres away. Whatever – noticed above diners’ heads, ensuring one contained a little too much skin for my liking, both food and conversation were way better It’s not all brightness and lights on the ‘bank. thing at least was clearly visible – the food. with the chicken itself suffi ciently sweet, silky Yes, the majority of Southbank restaurants than anything I’d ever get at home. Ahhh … the food. You won’t fi nd much in the and juicy. Th e fruitiness of the ginger was kept choose to capitalise on their riverbank way of the traditional Cantonese style on this in check by the Sichuan pepper so the extra Location: Base of Crown complex, next to frontage, with fl oor to ceiling (often menu, but I don’t want to dwell on its origins skin was easy enough to dodge. Rockpool (enter via Crown or off Southbank retractable) windows and plenty of alfresco Promenade). a second longer. I just want to talk about how tables. But who says you can’t do dark and Th e star of the night was easily the stir-fried good it is. mysterious in the midst of shiny and bright wagyu brisket, with baby eggplant and fresh and come up with something so hot it’s cool? Designed to share, the dishes are split into chilli ($39). Th is proved yet again that I do love my fat, just as long as I can’t see it. Th e Not Neil Perry, that’s for sure. small and large plates, with one of each recommended per person. If you need to brisket had been cooked down to a melt-in- Th ere’s been a lot of talk about Perry’s latest sample more than that (which I’m guessing the-mouth almost creamy consistency that, Southbank venture Spice Temple – and for many do), the banquet at $69 a head also when combined with the eggplant, tasted good reason. Th e “modern Chinese” menu looked to be pretty good value. like soft golden butter. is nothing short of spectacular, but I have From the elegant wine list of 100 wines, to admit to being thrown when walking We opted for the individual dishes, starting I chose one perfect glass – the “off dry” Overall rating from the hustle and bustle of Southgate with the Guangxi-style roast pork belly Grosset Riesling from Clare Valley ($13) – I in summer, into the dark and muted den with tofu, coriander, peanuts, red onion think produced with Asian food in mind. of the “temple”. Experiencing an Alice-in- and sesame seeds ($16). Consisting of four Wonderland-type moment where I felt as bite-sized pieces cooked to perfection – And somehow – there was still room for View all our Southbank’s restaurant though time slipped from 7pm to 2am in crispy on top, silky in-between and slightly dessert. Th e brown sugar, banana and white reviews and rankings online at the time it took to approach reception, I had chewy at the base – a smokiness permeated chocolate Swiss roll ($10) was sampled more www.southbanklocalnews.com.au/ to literally feel my way along the walls and throughout while the condiments danced out of curiosity than desire, but again I was review down a stairwell to the bathroom while I a tango on the tongue, as both fl avour and impressed by how such a perfect balance of TOURS ON TRIKE
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Songs for Nobodies was written by And Charlie and Lola will excite the kids with As we head into the festive Melbourne playwright Joanna Murray- their stage show about everyone’s favourite Smith. After a sell-out season earlier this brother and sister, with a mix of puppets, live season, your summer of year, it returns and looks at the lives of action and music. From December 20 at the entertainment starts here. ordinary women. And, with songs from some Arts Centre. well known divas such as Judy Garland, Patsy Th e Arts Centre Sunday Market has more the Southbank is situated in the heart of Cline, Billie Holiday and Edith Piaf, it plays than 80 of Victoria’s fi nest artisans selling Melbourne’s cultural precinct and this from December 21 until January 15, 2012. their delectable goodies along St Kilda Road year’s festive season presents some superb If you like spectacle, big emotions and and the Arts Centre lawn. It is open every RTSR entertainment. As many of us have friends beautiful music, Opera Australia guarantees Sunday 10am- 4pm. and family visit or come to stay with us, why to move you with three recognisable operas. While you are there, check out the Reg not show them a good time? Livermore exhibition which celebrates the with Kevin McGreal Don Giovanni, Mozart’s tale of lust and career of the Australian theatre legend, I am going to spill out some great things you retribution about a shameless womaniser featuring some wild stage costumes and will not want to miss this summer. Whatever stars Teddy Tahu Rhodes and boasts a material from his personal archive. Free in shows you choose to enjoy, you’ll experience strong ensemble cast. Deccember 2 to 17, the Gallery. some of the best music, opera and theatre as State Th eatre. well as some great entertainment for the kids Finally, don’t forget the Arts Centre Guided Verdi’s La Traviata, the tragic love story and the family. Tours – backstage and front of house, where where the beautiful courtesan Violetta, who you discover everything about the Australia’s Music lovers will appreciate the legendary never thought she would fall in love, then Stevie Nicks performing her “In your Dreams largest performing arts centre. Check online meets Alfredo. November 16 to December for details and tickets can be purchased Tour” at the Sidney Myer Music Bowl and 17, State Th eatre. supported by Dave Stewart (Eurythmics) on at the Information desk located in the entrance foyer of the theatres building. www. November 19. Carlisle Floyd’s Of Mice and Men, directed by fi lm maker Bruce Beresford, is an adaptation theartscentre.com.au Th e Australian Pops Orchestra presents of Steinbeck’s classic story of migrant Have a safe and happy Christmas. 2011 New Years Eve Concerts. Th e 72-piece farmhands George and Lennie, who dream of orchestra accompanied by some of Kevin McGreal is a Southbank resident and buying a farm and making a life. November 26 Australia’s most popular performers will playwright and director. until December 10, State Th eatre. showcase Andrew Lloyd Webber, West Side Story, Bernstein, Abba, Neil Diamond, Melbourne Th eatre Company presents Strauss, Puccini and a touch of jazz on Return to Earth, a quirky, melancholic December 30 and 31 at the State Th eatre. comedy about returning home and discovering a foreign country, written Two musicals add some zest to the summer by popular local playwright Lally Katz. program. Grey Gardens – the story of Edith November 4 to December 17, Fairfax studio. Bouvier Beale and her daughter Edie – the eccentric aunt and cousin of Jacqueline Family-friendly events include the annual Kennedy Onassis who became East Carols by Candlelight – on December 24 at Hampton’s most notorious recluses – is the Sidney Myer Music Bowl. All proceeds Comment on this story online: at the Playhouse from November 24 until go to Vision Australia’s services for children www.southbanklocalnews.com.au December 4. who are blind or have low vision.
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Her owner Amanda tells us that, in fact, she and she shares Amanda’s attention with her is an extremely well behaved pooch. brother Sully. Th e two are best friends. She has lived in Southbank for all of her six It is little wonder the dogs are so happy, (human) years and Wookie loves the apartment given the way Amanda spoils them! Amanda, lifestyle. She is defi nitely an inside dog. herself a vegetarian, cooks meals fi t for royalty for her beloved dogs. Favourite meals But Amanda says she does love getting out include free-range chicken thigh fi llets and for a walk in the area. rump steak. “She’d love to see more dog-friendly parks Amanda believes: “If you’re going to have within Southbank,” Amanda said. dogs, making sure they are looked after is the Wookie is the rare, wirehaired dachshund, only way to be.” Wookie receives a $25 gift voucher from Pet Stock South Melbourne SOUTHBANK RESIDENTS GROUP WITH JOE BAGNARA
making millions of dollars at the expense Behold the structure plan of our residential harmony. An oasis within Southbank It may be time for “people power” to show Th e Southbank Structure Plan 2010 is our distaste at the decisions of our elected beyond our comprehension. representatives without considering the Where are the open spaces and community facilities in Southbank? social implications of their actions. Th e 30-year vision and strategy proposes Th e Southbank Residents Group highlighted these needs in the fi rst an increase in population from our current On a positive side the Boyd Girls School two issues of Southbank Local News. 11,500 to 74,000 by 2040 in a 160 ha precinct, development into a community centre without addressing the community needs is well under way and is expected to be of open space, sporting facilities, medical completed in the new year and will, in So it’s reassuring to know of an oasis within Th e excellent acoustic of the main church facilities, banks, post offi ces, shopping strips part, help to infuse some “heart” into our Southbank. Th ere are spaces ideal for makes St Johns an ideal venue for concerts, and primary schools, to mention a few. area so all is not gloom and doom. community use at St Johns Church Southgate. with patrons enjoying the convenience of parking in the adjacent Southgate car park. St Johns is a modern church complex, It is beyond our comprehension at the lack of A City of Melbourne electoral review will Th e church provides a beautiful,and very located within and architecturally linked logic or future vision by our planners in not take place in 2012 to examine the return popular venue for weddings. Bridal cars are to the Southgate Arts and Leisure Precinct. satisfactorily addressing these requirements. to wards. Th e SRG in conjunction with able to drive right up to the church entrance the Coalition of Residents and Business Completed just 20 years ago, St Johns Th e most recent development is the and stay parked in this area throughout the Association (CoRBA) is in favour of Southgate replaced the original St Johns Melbourne Planning Scheme Amendment marriage ceremony. It is also a dignifi ed both attendance voting and provision Church, built in 1927 and demolished C171 that, in part, eff ectively removes setting for memorial and celebratory services. of wards as best serving our needs. Th e in 1989 to make way for the Southgate current building height limitations both current system makes councillors all but development. Prior to the 1980s, the Th roughout the week, well-appointed recommended and gazetted in amendment invisible. Wards would help us have better south side of the river had accommodated function facilities provide a variety of spaces C20 which has us zoned “mixed use”. representation. industrial premises such as breweries for daytime and evening meetings and Th e Southbank Residents Group (SRG) and food processing, with shipping and seminars. Th e complex includes a large An escalating problem area has arisen in has made a strong, detailed objection to trading utilising the docks and warehouses. function room (with comfortable seating and our totally apartment-driven residential these amendments. Some 223 other private Since the very early days of Melbourne, fold-away tables), a boardroom for meetings living by developers or organisations submissions were also made to the City Southbank has been a busy part of the city of up to 12 people, two lounge spaces with using residential developments as of Melbourne. Th e question is: will our and a signifi cant meeting point on the Yarra soft furnishings and two compact meeting short-term serviced apartments with representatives take note? Our experience is River. St Johns Church is situated within this rooms. Th e complex includes a lift, disabled an associated break-down of security, “no”. Th ey have already made up their mind vibrant centre, in a quiet location set back access and a fully-equipped kitchen. damage and anti-social behaviour. We and these so-called consultative sessions from City Rd. Technical support and refreshment catering have set up a sub-committee to see what ending up as farce. are available. can be done to address this issue but we St Johns is the only worship space within the It has been my experience at Southbank that believe it will be a diffi cult one to solve, Southgate area and, for its many visitors, it Further information is available on the St the developers seem to have an enormous but solve it we will. is a place of friendship and support. Set on Johns website www.stjohnssouthgate.com. infl uence over state and local governments two levels, the church is designed to off er au or by phoning the church offi ce at SF (Joe) Bagnara and their bureaucrats –including VCAT. a range of community services, with the 9682 4995. President (acting) SRG hire of spaces and facilities set at aff ordable You are assured of a warm welcome at St Our problem is the lack of expertise and rates. On the upper level, a chapel - with money to be able to fi ght these huge Johns Southgate! Comment on this story online: furnishings from the original church - is development companies when we consider www.southbanklocalnews.com.au freely open to members of the public for they are ignoring the needs of the people and prayer and meditation, Monday to Friday. ISSUE 03 SOUTHBANK LOCAL NEWS 13
Get Docked Howzaaat! Stay’in Alive With DJJ Hola ¿Cómo estás? Th ere’s offi cially no place Kicking off the inaugural KFC T20 Big What happens in Vegas … can be seen all in Melbourne where you can’t run into some Bash League is Victoria’s own, Melbourne over my Facebook pictures. Th e Australian culture and Docklands is no exception! Renegades. Th e pitch will be laid and the Bee Gees Show feels the same way about stumps will go in and Etihad Stadium will be If you’re a fan of running with the bulls, sharing their experiences with others. transformed into Th e Red Den. fancy a quick trip to Madrid, or you just want Th e Jive Talkin’ boys have been playing at to pop a bottle and let your body wobble to Cricket fans will be treated to all-star teams Th e Excalibur Casino in Las Vegas since some salsa dancing, you might want to get from around Oz in the new harder, faster February 2011 and are bringing their your culo down to Docked the Spanish bar league. Apparently the fastest growing multimedia concert back to Australia for a and restaurant near Etihad Stadium. sport in the world, I thought it was beer select amount of shows to help you fi nd a pong, but cricket is coming hard with the Better yet, if you haven’t already made New place to wear your bell bottoms and Big Bash League. Years Eve plans, Docklandia is the perfect platform heels. background to your night with sparklers in With a new fast-paced, colourful image After 2000 shows and 15 years of world the sky at 9pm and again at midnight when which includes talented, home-grown stages, the lads have perfected the whole we kick into 2012. players, imported stars and celebrities – I Brothers Gibb personality and they bring mean Shane Warne. Warnie is actually Docked has put together a tasty NYE package giant video screens, graphics and a light batting for the other team … and by that I that includes two live shows, music, bevies display to add to the original 1970s musical mean he’s signed with cross-town rivals, and Spanish food dished up by Docked’s fl avour. So basically, you should be dancing, the Melbourne Stars which will make the new chef Giuseppe Lioce all served up on yeaaa so scoot that booty downtown and Renegades even hungrier to make their mark a bull … OK, they use plates but you get the catch some Night Fever! in the new league. idea. Olé!
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What With Women Abby Want Crawford Th e tooth fairy is also fairly convincing. After hard at launching my businesses; I pay my on your loyalty with a simple star cut-out on Karma. It’s basically the belief all, she follows rules of such simplicity – tooth bills before my savings program (actually a small piece of cardboard, well I’m up for falls out, money appears, there’s no question I never got around to opening it because creating my own loyalty card. that you get back whatever you of deserving, of being good or bad, just a I had nothing to put in there); I attend I’m going to take my business card and stab simple and straightforward transaction. school pageants where my son is invariably put in. Sort of. it with a pencil every time I do something something I can’t quite fi gure out, such as Ok ok, they’re stories for kids, I know … “karma-worthy”. the Mexican in the Christmas story (I kid you A cosmic balance sheet, you do a good but why haven’t we relegated karma to a not); and to add insult to injury just this week I reckon by the time the card is stabbed favour for someone and somehow magically sweet or threatening (in the case of the kids someone actually said to me “it will be good beyond recognition, I’m going to reward the universe records this and pays you back next door that shoot Nerf bullets at the cat) karma” if you do what I’m asking you to do. myself with my own karma treat – a bottle of in kind. bedtime story for kids? Talk about reverse threatening. Doesn’t that champagne – and I’m going to fl ick through Or, if you’re more of the evil twin type I’m not meaning to be a doubting Th omas on just scream “and bad karma if you don’t”!? a tropical island travel brochure … any tall, character, you do something dodgy and the karma front, and certainly I have lived my dark handsome men wanting to whisk away My point is that I don’t really recall karma comes back and bites you on the life thus far “doing unto others” etc, etc … but will surely follow! something that seems to recognise the butt when you’re not watching. It’s like the I do think I’ve been kind of over-extending amount of good I’m sending karma’s way Sometimes in life, I think you have to ACCC of souls, wanting to make sure it’s myself and always giving just a tincy bit too coming back to me. I haven’t won lotto, or recognise the good that you are doing and an even playing fi eld, that bullies are put in much, based on the sub-conscious rationale even a meat tray at the local bowling club consciously reward yourself. I’m not sure their spots and that do-gooders out there are of “it will be good karma”. raffl e, I haven’t had some tall, dark and that karma dishes out enough … then again, recognised and rewarded. I’ve given to charity regularly, I exercise handsome guy whisk me away for a tropical I did survive a house fi re! Th is month make I don’t know, I think it’s a bit easier to believe with my kid (come on, that’s worthy of good holiday, even thought I KNOW I deserve one sure you keep the good deeds up, but also that Santa really does know if you’ve been karma. You’ve no idea how frustrating it is … what is going on?! just reward yourself! bad or good, and that is what determines to try to jog beside a scooter that’s intent on So I’m taking matters into my own hands. Have a great month whether the fat man is going to slip down taking out your heels every third step and your chimney. your ankle bone every turn); I’ve worked If every coff ee shop on the planet can count Abby xx
How compatible are you Is this love or lust? and your partner? Possible confl icts: What do you bring to the relationship and what gifts does your partner bring to you? Jennifer Aniston has a very strong Check the astrological charts by emailing “past life programming chip” that your’s and your partner’s birthdate and time says “I have to be everything my to [email protected] Jennifer Aniston: Justin Th eroux partner wants me to be”, instead of accepting that she needs to adopt With all the media articles on how “poor Jen Justin has a very powerful, masculine, more of the “I need to be everything can’t fi nd a man”, it is not surprising that even appealing chart. He has a great deal of Leo in I can be” attitude. Justin can be she had started to doubt her charm. Jen’s his chart which is charismatic, charming and self-centered and egotistical which is chart states clearly that she fi nds it diffi cult very sexy in a relationship. appealing for Jennifer now, but if the to be in a relationship because she gives too Jennifer has hit the jackpot with this one. two of them are not careful they may much and loses herself in the process. Her Justin is a unique mix of wanting freedom both fall into their normal traps of lesson in this lifetime is to be independent, and dominance in a relationship to being being controlling (Justin) and being unique and in control of her own life. beautifully sexy and vulnerable. subservient (Jennifer). Her past life programming makes it easy for His moon in Aries means that at times he Th ey both have the same issues her to bond with another and become all can be quite sharp, abrupt and self-centered, around commitment in that both consumed with the “us” not the “me”. Th e without even knowing it. He will cool down really want it but are not good with it. “us” is normally great for any relationship quickly though and Jennifer will learn how to My advice to them both would be to but not for Jen. She needs to learn the “me” handle this as she is learning how important have a very loose relationship which in a relationship”. it is to stand her ground on issues. surprisingly will be very binding It is not surprising that she would chose indeed. Th is is one relationship that Jennifer is indeed a good match for Justin. both Brad Pitt and now Justin Th eroux as her Jennifer does not want to lose. Th eir day-to-day lives and adventures would main partners in life. Both of these men have be satisfying for both of them and there is a a strong independent streak. Both have the genuine natural affi nity with all they do and Jennifer Justin ability to leave a relationship once it gets too undertake. Outcome of relationship: comfortable so she will be forced to either Aniston Th eroux Together, each of them feels at home. not become “one” or lose the love. Th ey have found their other half and February 11, 1969 August 8, 1971 As she has had a great deal of time on her are completed by each other. Both own now, she may approach this new will learn and work on the challenge Sun in Aquarius Sun in Leo relationship diff erently. of “us” and “me” which, in essence, is Moon in Sagittarius Moon in Aries the utopia in any relationship. I wish them both the best of luck as they Mars in Scorpio Mars in Aquarius Featured terminology have the right stuff to make it happen, Venus in Aries Venus in Leo unless of course they take it all for Mars - Th e planet of energy, sex drive and anger. granted and let outside infl uences North Node in North Node in impact on their path. I give it an eight Venus - Th e planet that generally attracts love, money, creative activity. Aries Leo out of 10. Moon - Th is is our emotional responses to life. 16 SOUTHBANK LOCAL NEWS ISSUE 03 Summer Sorbet
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DOG owners in Southbank and Docklands “Heartworm can be particularly prevalent “I know many people in Docklands and have been warned to watch out for discarded in a wet summer. It is also allergy season for Southbank apartments with pets – they are puff er fi sh. your pet, so owners need to look out for skin welcome to bring them here. irritations.” Dr Th eo Lynch, of the Port Phillip Animal “We have a cat patient who lives on the 66th Hospital, in neighbouring Albert Park, said Dr Prideaux said apartment residents visit level in the Eureka Tower in Southbank. He puff er fi sh were an irresistible but deadly the clinic with dogs of all sizes. is a big, fat pussy and his owner came to us, attraction to dogs. worried that pussy’s ears couldn’t pop – that “We have one which is a golden retriever- is, equalise – in the elevator, and that he would “People who are fi shing in bayside suburbs german shepherd cross,” she said. be suff ering. I researched it but couldn’t fi nd such as Southbank and Docklands will often “Pets are great companions for inner city living.” any evidence that it would be the case.” leave unwanted puff er fi sh on the banks, which of course a dog will go for,” Dr Lynch said. Dr Lynch said most of the apartment towers Dr Prideaux said the clinic off ered cat were animal friendly, and that having a pet dog boarding and grooming, and had introduced “A puff er fi sh can kill a dog in eight minutes.” was “good from a human health perspective”. a dog hydrobath. With the arrival of summer weather, Dr “Taking the dog for a walk encourages “You can come in and wash your dog, or our Lynch and his three fulltime colleagues people to get out and enjoy the outdoors and nurses can do it for you,” she said. - doctors Craig Goode, Oliver Wilkinson, foreshore areas,” he said. and Emma Prideaux – want all dogs and Port Phillip Animal Hospital also has a surgery cats to have their vaccinations and parasite “Pets and the City (www.petsandthecity. theatre and hi-tech diagnostic equipment. prevention up to date. com.au) is a good organisation with helpful Dr Prideaux is accredited by AQUIS (Australian Th e Port Phillip Animal Hospital is open seven advice for Docklands and Southbank “Th at includes using the latest fl ea and worm Quarantine and Inspection Service), which days a week, at 46-48 Mills St, Albert Park. Call residents with pets. treatments,” Dr Lynch said. qualifi es her to prepare pets for overseas travel. 9686 8838 or visit www.ppah.com.au SOUTHBANK
ADAM KING, 28 CASSANDRA MATHEAS, 18 GEORGINA AUILINA, 19 Barrister at Inarush cafe Pharmacy assistant at Chemist Warehouse Receptionist at Evolve Real Estate
Adam loves the tourism and general activities Th e views set Southbank apart from any other Th e views set Southbank apart from any other area always happening in Southbank, especially those area of Melbourne, according to Cassandra. She of Melbourne, according to Cassandra. She thinks right in front of his café at Queensbridge square. thinks its just a lovely setting to come to work to its just a lovely setting to come to work to every day. He thinks Southbank is the best side of the city, every day. Th ankfully the people are always really Th ankfully the people are always really friendly as mainly because it is never boring, with endless friendly as well. After considering it, Cassandra well. After considering it, Cassandra says there is promo events, buskers and entertainment along says there is truly nothing she doesn’t like about truly nothing she doesn’t like about the area. the promenade. the area.
BONNIE KARKLINS, 26 DAVID BEECH, 73 LISA CAMPBELL, 28 General Manager at Script Bar & Bistro Graphic designer at Memories Corporate Receptionist at Servcorp
Bonnie thinks Script’s position nestled right in David has lived in Southbank for 18 years. He has Lisa has been working in Riverside Quay for 7 the heart of the arts district is a fantastic place to enjoyed a long career in teaching and lecturing in months, and really likes being based close to the come to work every day. She is also excited by the the disciplines of art and graphic design. Now, in water and away from the busyness of the inner CBD. level of development in the area, saying that it is semi-retirement, David says he has the “best of all She said Servcorp had a good mix of clients working always changing, seemingly by the day. It means worlds” living so close to the cultural amenities on her fl oor that add to the great atmosphere and that the precinct will start to become ever more well of Southbank. He is a member of the alumni of they often commented on how much they love the known, which should be great for her business. the Voluntary Guides at the National Gallery of views the Southbank location has to off er. It really is a Victoria, where he maintains his interests in art, pleasure working in Southbank. design and photography. 18 SOUTHBANK LOCAL NEWS ISSUE 03 SOUTHBANK COMMUNITY CALENDAR DECEMBER 2011
MTC’S CYBEC PLAY READINGS THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST CROWN’S CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR 22 - 24 November 2011 31 December 2011, 7pm Opens 20 December 2011, 10am - 12pm 140 Southbank Boulevard 140 Southbank Boulevard 8 Whiteman Street Southbank MTC’s Cybec Readings are designed to Begin 2012 in decadent fashion at the Each year, Crown is proud to present road-test new plays to aid and enrich their Melbourne Th eatre Company’s exclusive a large and spectacular display of progress. Th e readings also give audiences New Year’s Eve event that includes a decorations to celebrate Christmas. the chance to see fresh new works in performance and entertainment. For Continuing a true Melbourne tradition, their infancy and play a part in their more information visit www.mtc.com.au/ Crown amazes guests and lights up the development. [email protected] earnestevent.aspx grand Atrium this December.
I PACKED THE POSTCARD IN MY SUITCASE EXPLORE MELBOURNE FROM EUREKA RETURN TO EARTH NEW YEAR’S EVE WITH THE AUSTRALIAN SKYDECK POPS ORCHESTRA Opens 21 December 2011, 10am 4 November 2011 - 17 December 2011 Australian Centre For Contemporary Art 26 December 2011 - 15 January 2012 Fairfax Studio, 100 St Kilda Road 30 December 2011 7 Riverside Quay Southbank State Th eatre, 100 St Kilda Road Southbank Inc, 111 Sturt Street Southbank Playwright, Lally Katz, makes her MTC Prepare for a summer of bliss. Leading Th ese summer holidays come and explore mainstage debut with a play that looks Celebrate 30 years of the APO while Swiss artist Pipilotti Rist fl oods ACCA’s the sights of Melbourne from Eureka deeply to the strangeness within. Contact enjoying tributes to some of the greatest walls and ceilings with her trippy, Skydeck. All kids receive a free activity mtc.com.au and theartscentre.com.au songs of the last century at the APO’s 2011 psychedelic video projections. book and pencils plus fun activities. New Year’s Eve Philharmonic Phireworks. www.eurekaskydeck.com.au
SYZYGY ENSEMBLE – BLACK ANGELS CHUNKY MOVE DANCE CLASSES SABINE MEYER AND MODIGLIANI STRING THE SNOWMAN QUARTET 19 November 2011, 7.30 - 9.30pm Mondays to Th ursdays 6.30pm-8pm, 3 December 2011 19 November 2011 Melbourne Recital Centre 31 Sturt Street Saturdays 10am-1.15pm Melbourne Recital Centre 31 Sturt Street Melbourne Recital Centre 31 Sturt Street A key fi gure in post-War American 111 Sturt Street Southbank A family Christmas favourite comes to music, Crumb’s highly theatrical music Chunky Move dance classes are the Meyer is one of Germany’s best-loved Melbourne. Th e popular children’s book connects with audiences with vivid perfect way to unwind, get fi t and improve musicians, a star known for her fresh ‘Th e Snowman’ is brought to life in a short and unforgettable sonic eff ects and his fl exibility and strength. For more info: approach and peerless virtuosity and the animated feature on the big screen with exploration of time, death and beyond. www.chunkymove.com fi rst name that leaps to mind when the pictures, action and the delightful music of www.syzygyensemble.com clarinet is mentioned. musicaviva.com.au Howard Blake. melbournerecital.com.au
FREE TAI CHI IN SOUTHBANK AUSTRALASIAN WORLD MUSIC EXPO SONGS FOR NOBODIES Every Friday 8am - 9am 17 November - 20 December 2011 Opens 21 December 2011 Queensbridge Square Victorian Arts Centre 100 St Kilda Road Victorian Arts Centre 100 St Kilda Road Because of the lack of open and recreations Th e fourth annual Australasian World Joanna Murray-Smith’s critically space on Southbank, the Melbourne City Music Expo (AWME) is set to infuse the acclaimed one-woman show ‘Songs for Council has funded weekly Tai Chi classes city with the fi nest indigenous, roots Nobodies’, starring Bernadette Robinson, on Southbank. Th e instructor, provided by and world music from around the globe, returns for a strictly limited encore season. Tai Chi Australia structures a class that is off ering audiences an incredible feast of Contact: songsfornobodies.com suitable for beginners and all ages. over 50 local and international artists.
ARTS CENTRE SUNDAY MARKET MELBOURNE NIGHT PHOTOGRAPHY THE MAD SQUARE MODERNITY IN GERMAN THE LIVE LANDSCAPE Sunday, 10am-4pm WORKSHOPS ART 1901 - 1937 18 November 2011, 11am Opening 25 November Arts Centre 100 St Kilda Road Tuesdays & Th ursdays, 6pm-8pm Arts Centre 100 St Kilda Road 3 Southbank Promenade NGV, 180 St Kilda Road Meet over 80 of Victoria’s fi nest artisans Nine representatives from Melbourne’s fi rst hand. Discover how these unique Th is night photography class runs in In an era of chaos came an explosion of leading music venues discuss what artworks are made, chat directly about the Melbourne’s city centre and has all the creativity – experimental, provocative and booking agents are looking for when products, inspirations and techniques. For night photography tips you’ll ever need. utterly compelling. Germany in the early allocating prime nights of the week, and more information: For more info: twentieth century was a country in turmoil. how artists can earn one of these coveted www.theartscentre.com.au www.pennykoukoulas.com spots. www.melbourne.vic.gov.au/mmw
FROM DAWN TIL DUSK: THE TERRIFYING CHRISTMAS PHOTOS WITH A TWIST SALSA NEW YEAR’S EVE BEAUTY OF GEORGE CRUMB 15 - 23 December 2011 31 December 2011 19 November 2011, 7:30pm Chill On Ice Lounge, 3 Southgate Avenue Sotano Wine + Tapas, 2 Convention Centre Melbourne Recital Centre 31 Sturt Street Chill On Ice Lounge is chilled to -10 Salsa the night away with sets from a big Syzygy Ensemble exists to deliver degrees and is made out of 50 tonnes Latin band and DJ. During the evening, contemporary classical music of carved ice. Everything within the Ice enjoy cocktail-style fi nger food and small performances in a digestible manner, but Lounge is made of ice – the walls, the dishes as well as house beer, wine, basic without compromising the overall quality chairs and this year – Santa’s ice sleigh. spirits, and soft drinks throughout the of the ingredients. syzygyensemble.com www.chillon.com.au night. www.sotano.com.au
THE STORY OF MARY MACLANE BY OF MICE AND MEN QUEEN SYMPHONY: THE MUSIC OF FREDDIE DON GIOVANNI HERSELF 26 November - 10 December MERCURY AND BRIAN MAY -SATURDAY 2 - 17 December 2011 25 November - 11 December Arts Centre 100 St Kilda Road 3 December 2011, 8pm Arts Centre 100 St Kilda Road Th e Malthouse Th eatre, 113 Sturt Street Th e praise just keeps coming for award- Th e Iwaki Auditorium Don’t look now, but he’s back. Back with Following the extraordinary success of Th e winning tenor Anthony Dean Griff ey. Now, Th e Grainger Wind Symphony conducted his good looks and his leather boots Hayloft Project’s ‘Th yestes’ in 2010, the at last, he makes his Melbourne debut in a by Roland Yeung presents the Queen and his devastatingly handsome voice. Company in Residence Program resurrects a signature role, Lennie, in Carlisle Floyd’s Of Symphony by Tolga Kashif, and A Kiss Teddy Tahu Rhodes returns to sing Don most singular fi gure from the past. For more Mice and Men. Before the World’s End concerto for viola Giovanni. www.theartscentre.com.au info: www.malthousetheatre.com.au www.theartscentre.com.au and wind ensemble. ISSUE 03 SOUTHBANK LOCAL NEWS 19
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