Designated Bike Lane Unveiled by Sean Rogasch

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King Kong promo causes stir CEOs prepare for night out in cold See page 2 See page 4 Getting chilly for a cause Wine tasting heaven See page 3 See page 9 Designated bike lane unveiled By Sean Rogasch

Th e long-awaited council bike-lane plan for Princes Bridge was unveiled last month, with the most drastic changes happening northbound, on the Southbank side of the bridge.

Th e north-side will be reduced to one vehicle Princes Bridge in particular is a key transport lane and have a full bike lane incorporated. interchange for people travelling in and out Th e existing split path will become a full- of Melbourne,” Mr Doyle said. time footpath. “You only need to observe Princes Bridge Th e decision has raised concerns that the for a short period to spot the pinch points already-congested St Kilda Rd city-bound created by the high level of congestion in traffi c at peak hour will become diabolical. this area. Th ere are 30,000 pedestrians and Th e southern side of the bridge will continue tens of thousands of bikes, trams and cars with two motor vehicle lanes and the shared that travel along Princes Bridge every day,” path between foot traffi c and cyclists. he added. Th e northbound bike lane is being installed “More than 80 per cent of these on a trial basis. pedestrians are using the Flinders Street Station side of the intersection, which makes Lord Mayor Robert Doyle was defi ant, saying it essential that we address the confi guration the north-side bike lane plan had addressed of the northbound traffi c to improve safety all modes of transport. and fl ow.” “Increases in population and visitation are Councillor Cathy Oke said the plan would creating a busier and more congested city. not impact the number of cars travelling across Princes Bridge northbound. “While these works will provide one traffi c lane for motor vehicles travelling north on the bridge there will be two right turning traffi c lanes and one left turning lane adjacent to Flinders Street Station, allowing the same number of cars to get through the lights,” Cr Oke said. Time to kick start your day! Construction on the bike lane has begun and, to ensure minimal hindrance, is being Active Melbourne City Sports' Peter O'Rourke is ready, are you? carried out at night. His team, in conjuction with Southbank Local News and the Yarra What do you think of the Princes Bridge bike lane plan? Let us know on our Facebook River Business Association, are launching Get Active Melbourne! page or via Twitter @Southbank_NEWS at Queensbridge Square this month. Find out more on page 5.

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CONNECT Keep up to date with local news & events. King Kong promo causes stir Follow us on Twitter @SOUTHBANK_News It was the publicity stunt that garnered more publicity than anyone could’ve imagined.

Th e gorilla hand that hung suspended became embroiled in the racism in football Th e hand was suspended for most of Like us on Facebook against the Eureka Tower last month was controversy, after comments from Eddie the month and was a spectacular way to supposed to be a promotion for the new McGuire on his radio show about the promote the upcoming show. Southbank Local News King Kong stage show, but inadvertently promotion. ISSUE 20 SOUTHBANK LOCAL NEWS 3 YRBA making worldwide connections Yarra River Business Association (YRBA) executive offi cer Tim Bracher turned globe-trotter last month as he embarked on a fact-fi nding mission in Auckland, New Zealand.

Mr Bracher was hosted by Waterfront Auckland. space. Compared with the 15 government He attended several meetings with many of its agencies and organisations with a say over stakeholders and visited many of the sites along Melbourne’s waterfront, it cuts through a lot of the waterfront of New Zealand’s largest city. the red tape and political problems. Mr Bracher also addressed 18 members of Mr Bracher said the trip provided the perfect Waterfront Auckland about the potential of opportunity to give the YRBA some perspective Melbourne’s waterfront areas and the issues on Melbourne’s waterfront and get the ball it has, and continues to face. rolling on some new ideas for the future. Th e visit was organised through the “Waterfront Auckland is a role model of what Waterfront Connections Committee, which can be done with limited budgets, creative was formed after last year’s Melbourne minds, a fully supportive council and an Waterfront Forum, which featured integrated waterfront organisation,” Mr Waterfront Auckland’s marketing and Bracher said. communications manager, John Gundesen. “Melbourne often misses the mark because it In Mr Bracher’s report on his trip, he makes tries to get things aesthetically perfect, which many observations about Auckland’s usually involves expensive consultancies and big ticket solutions. We might win waterfront and how Melbourne could learn international solutions and pick some of the from its experiences. ‘low fruit’ to activate and enliven spaces.” Getting chilly for a cause Some of his key fi ndings were: “For example, key locations like Th e authenticity of the Auckland waterfront. Queensbridge Square could be lively, If you thought you were feeling the cold as winter hit hard, spare Mr Bracher compares the use of its heritige to attractive public spaces if small business and a thought for former Olympian Tamsin Lewis, who last month the minimal eff orts in Melbourne to maintain residents had been involved in its planning historical relevance on the waterfront. and delivery from the outset,” he added. braved the freezing conditions of Chill On Ice lounge … while Th e everyday activation of the Auckland wearing a bikini! waterfront thanks, in part, to the embracing of everyday elements of the area. Th e use of Ms Lewis was in town to promote the nothing compared to that of people with a fi sh market and boat repair stalls maintain Leukaemia Foundation’s Sunfl ower Club leukaemia. activation on a practical and daily basis. “Speedo Dash”, which will be held at “Leukaemia touches so many people’s lives Queensbridge Square on June 30. Th e integration of water transport in every day and personally I’ve known so many children life. Th is has been a constant talking point for She was joined by radio host Dan Anstey, but who’ve had leukaemia, that I’m willing to Melbourne’s Yarra, with no solution in sight. he, somewhat more suitably, donned the full freeze in the middle of winter to encourage ski suit. Th e ability of one integrated entity to plan, Th e YRBA’s Tim Bracher with Alex Swny, CEO of Heart of people to support the Sunfl ower Club’s control and execute the vision for the waterfront Auckland promotional agency. Ms Lewis said the discomfort she felt was Speedo Dash,” Ms Lewis said.

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Mr Davies is one of several CEOs from St Vincent de Paul Society Victorian Southbank-based companies taking part in president, Tony Tome, said the idea of the the St Vinnies CEO Sleepout on June 20. Sleepout had really struck a chord and had become one of its most impactful initiatives. Now in its third year, the Sleepout at Etihad Stadium in Docklands is an initiative that “It’s hard to understand just how challenging gives CEOs a real perspective on the trouble it is for the 22,000 Victorians sleeping rough homeless people face on a daily basis and every night, however the Vinnies CEO Mr Davies is looking forward to the real life Sleepout provides business and community experience. leaders with a small glimpse of life out in the cold,” Mr Tome said. “I’m doing it just to make a small diff erence. Th e best way to make a small diff erence is “Th is event not only raises vital funds to to experience what the homeless people go support our homelessness services, it puts though,” Mr Davies said. the spotlight on the issue to remind us that it’s everyone’s responsibility,” he added. He also explained that he was happy to take part in what was a novel awareness raising “No child, woman or man should be living campaign, compared with just asking for in such dire conditions, and the support of money. our business community is key to driving the charge against homlessness.” “I’m lucky to only be doing it for one night, but I expect it to be a wake up call of what these After what promises to be a long night, it people face,” he added. “I believe everyone seems Mr Davies isn’t looking forward to thr should have a home to go to at night.” recovery, saying: “I might take a few hours off work the next morning!” Mr Davies also explained how his company had supported many other charities in To fi nd out more about the CEO Sleepout the past, and it was great to be able to add or to sponsor Mr Davies or any other CEOs, another to the list. head to its website www.ceosleepout.org.au Carrera Partners’ CEO John Davies is rugged up and ready for a long and cold evening at Etihad Stadium. Southbank resident with a conscience

Belinda Hook (pictured) loves op-shopping. It was clear to see when she met with ‘Southbank Local News’, given she was dressed head to toe in op shop bought clothing.

It’s a perfect fi t then, as part of her University “Quality tends to be better at op-shops. You course, that the Riverside Condos resident is can’t fi nd pieces of new clothing that are cut taking part in Cross Conscious, a collaborative well anymore, plus its always cheaper too!” event between Whitehouse Institute of Design Th e event is on June 12 and will be held at and Th e Australian Red Cross. the Whitehouse Institute of Design. Cross Th e event is set to highlight the appeal and Conscious’ public relations coordinator Talia advantages of wearing recycled clothing and Johannsen said: “A cheap, second-hand will conclude with a catwalk fashion event jacket can be transformed with a few tweaks full of “up-cycled” outfi ts. into an on-trend, trans-seasonal piece. Th e Ms Hook said she was looking forward to end results look amazing and the initiative showcasing just how great op-shop outfi ts is bound to get people through Red Cross can look. stores’ doors.” “I’m a bit of an advocate for op-shopping, so To fi nd out more about Cross Conscious you I was really happy this event was part of my can head to its facebook page course,” Ms Hook explained. www.facebook.com/crossconsciousevent

Visit: melbourne.vic.gov.au/amcs For competition details and start dates ISSUE 20 SOUTHBANK LOCAL NEWS 5 Southbank Buoyed @ Boyd another safety success blackspot Th e Boyd Community Centre’s monthly community night was Sean Car again held last month and was another success, with many in A safety audit conducted by the community coming down to Victoria Police has identifi ed enjoy the laid back evening of two CCTV black spots in activities. Southbank. Activities included dance displays, skipping Th e City of Melbourne has been off ered and the always popular bedtime stories, $250,000 from the State Government to install presented by the library. security cameras in a number of black spots around the city, which it is yet to accept. A spokesperson for the council confi rmed that the audit recommended that two new cameras be placed at sites between St Kilda Road and Southbank Boulevard. However, the spokesperson said there was “nothing before council at the moment” and, consequently, no action would be taken until the council decided whether to accept the funding. Active Melbourne City Sports’ Peter O’Rourke is ready to put the Southbank community through it’s fi tness paces. Despite Lord Mayor Robert Doyle pledging to install numerous security cameras throughout the city during last year’s election campaign, the council remains divided on the issue. Time to get active Victoria Police spokesperson Natalie Webster said police would further advise ‘Southbank Local News’, alongside the Yarra River Business council once the funding was issued. Association (YRBA) and Active Melbourne City Sports, is giving “When there are funds allocated for this type Southbank workers and residents a great chance to get out from of infrastructure, councils seek advice from Victoria Police as to where they believe the behind the desk and get active. CCTV cameras would be best placed,” she said. Ms Webster said that CCTV systems were Get Active Melbourne! will be run three “Get a group from your workplace involved, useful for a number of purposes. times during June at Queensbridge Square, it will be a lot of fun!” he added. on June 12, 19 and 26. “Video systems benefi t police investigations Southbank Local News editor Sean Rogasch and are particularly useful for evidentiary Th e sessions are free for all participants said the event was the sort of community purposes,” she said. and are a fantastic opportunity to brighten activity many within Southbank had been craving. your day. “Th e release of CCTV footage to the public “Th e red stairs are synonymous with also greatly assists police in identifying Active Melbourne City Sports spokesperson Southbank, so it’s the perfect location for the off enders and locating witnesses to crime.” Peter O’Rourke said the sessions were entire community, both workers and locals, designed to cater for anyone and everyone. to get together and have some fun.” “You don’t need lycra, you don’t need to Th e classes start at 12.30pm, ensuring have a great body, just a sense of fun and a corporate workers can make good use of desire to get a bit fi tter,” Mr O’Rourke said. their lunch breaks.

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Th e three friends scaled the arched structure Th ere were plenty of inerested (and some above the bridge between Flinders Street concerned) onlookers as the lads enjoyed a Station and Southgate shopping centre. refreshing drink and the view down the river.

Stars light up at MCEC

Spirits were high at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC) last month, when it hosted and sponsored the Starlight Children’s Foundation’s major fundraiser.

Guests at the event were treated to a happy to give to such an important cause. spectacular fi ve-course menu, with each “We get a real sense of pride bring involved course being supplied by guest chefs and with this event and the team thoroughly MCEC executive chef Tony Panetta. enjoyed working with the fi ve chefs and Guest chefs included Guy Grossi, Mark Best, their assistants in preparing the night’s Pierrick Boyer, Dan Hunter and Karen Martini. degustation menu,” Mr Panetta said. Mr Panetta said everyone involved were Th e event raised over $400,000 on the night.

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At times a loathed fi gure among Southbank “A number of these sites to be redeveloped, residents (due to his planning decisions on are sites of local signifi cance and will residential towers), Mr Guy has given the require detailed council input and, as such, City of Melbourne planning authority for the Coalition Government believes that sites such as South Wharf, the Malthouse the relevant local council is best placed to Th eatre, Melbourne Th eatre Company manage then,” he added. theatre and the Melbourne Recital Centre. City of Melbourne councillor and Chair of Minister Guy said he and the Government Planning, Ken Ong, said the city was ready to believed the council was now the best- take on the extra responsibility. placed authority to manage these local “I welcome these transfers of planning planning decisions. authority to the City of Melbourne and thank “We are now moving to hand these planning the Minister,” Cr Ong said. powers back in the next few weeks, building He also explained the city encouraged more on previous decisions to hand back planning planning responsibility, adding: “Th e City of power in some strategic sites to councils, by Melbourne looks forward to further reforms the Coalition Government,” Mr Guy said. in the future.” Th e Melbourne Recital Centre is one of many Southbank locations the Planning Minister has handed over his authority. Food hall to unite foodies By Sean Car

A new concept food hall will soon be opening at Melbourne’s South Wharf promenade in Southbank.

Th e General Assembly Food Hall will “We wanted to create a dining experience incorporate 11 colorfully painted shipping Melbourne has never seen before,” he said. containers inside a refurbished former cargo “Th e General Assembly is all about uniting shed, each accommodating a diff erent style under one roof those dishes most revered by of cuisine. Melbourne’s foodie populus.” Melbourne Convention Centre owners, the “Melbournians have developed a real love Plenary Group, developed the project in of specialty street foods from diff erent the aim of uniting a range of Melbourne’s countries and the General Assembly project favorite dishes under one roof. really speaks to this.” With applications for operating licenses now Th e shipping container concept lends itself closed, the campaign has attracted more to the rich maritime history of the South than 70 expressions of interest from up and Wharf promenade, with each one consisting coming chefs and entrepreneurs hoping to of state of the art kitchen equipment and put their cooking skills on show. bright and playful interior. Kelvyn Lavelle, Executive Director at the With the promenade already bringing together Plenary Group, said that the General some of Melbourne’s best restaurateurs, Assembly would amplify what Melburnians Mr Lavelle said that the uniqueness and love about their city – it’s quality food and excitement of Th e General Assembly would unique venues. provide a fantastic addition to the mix.

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Wine lovers were on cloud nine in Quay West’s function room last month as the Cool Climate Wine Show hit Southbank.

Th e tasting session was run by Australia’s only female “Wine Master” Meg Brodtmann. Th e festival was sponsored and run by the Red Hill Show Society and the wine tasting was held in conjunction with the Yarra River Business Association (YRBA). Several cool climate wines were on show with many restaurant o wners from Southbank taking the opportunity to see what the best wines of the seasons were. YRBA executive offi cer Tim Bracher said it was an event that specifi cally targeted some of its members. “It was a diff erent approach to member functions, aimed at a specifi c sector of our Toby Stephens and Anthony Nania enjoying the tasting and tips udring the Cool Climate Wine Show tasting at Quay West. business community,” Mr Bracher said. Awareness raised by candlelight

Th e glow of candlelight fi lled the air as the International AIDS Candlelight Memorial ceremony was held during May at the Australian Centre for Contemporary Art (ACCA).

Th e ceremony was held to raise awareness about HIV and challenge stigmas around the disease.

On a rather dreary, cold and wet evening, 130 guests braved the elements to pay tribute, raise awareness and refl ect for people living with HIV.

It was attended by many people who have been either directly aff ected, or had a relative aff ected by the disease, but, was also open to anyone wanting to learn more about the HIV and the people who live with it.

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MSO ENCOURAGING THE NEXT GENERATION

Th e Melbourne Symphony Orchestra’s (MSO) Education Week ran last month, and gave budding musicians a chance to mix with and learn from the very best in the state.

An annual event, Education Week culminated in Symphony Orchestra. amateur musicians and with good reason. “Symphony in a Day”, a concert that was held on “It’s a massive step up from what I’m used to, but, “Each musician involved in ‘Symphony in a Day’ Saturday, June 1. ALI MCGREGOR RETURNS TO SOUTHBANK personally, I’ve really embraced the challenge.” Mr has their own special story and connection to the Southbank Local News spoke to a couple of Carr said. By Sean Car MSO, and that is what this program is all about – the musicians who took place in the program, people from all walks of life coming together to including violin player Rohan Carr and clarinet Gifted“To experience with playing one of with the the mostMSO can versatile only share their love of orchestral music,” Ms Lobb said. player Tim Raes. voicesimprove in my Australian performing, and music, hopefully the I can smooth take those extra skills with me when I head back to my Mr Carr said he was thrilled at the opportunity “We were overwhelmed by the fl ood of andorchestra,” sultry he Ali added. McGregor returns to Th e Education Week had given him, and knew the new applications we received for this year’s program skills he was learning would enhance his general SalonTh e MSO’s at the education Melbourne manager, Bronwyn Recital Lobb, Centre and we can’t wait to create music with a whole play when he returned to his Essendon tosaid present the week herand the new concert show were ‘Alchemy’ popular among for new group of musicians,” she added. audiences of Southbank. June 2013 HOME IS WHERE THE ART IS

While residents and local workers have been enjoying Boyd’s library, cafe, childcare and parenting facilities, up the uneven staircase a creative hub rivaling anywhere else in Melbourne has quickly developed.

Th e studios at Boyd are a hive of activity, while you paint, so it’s nice to have a great little community,” Ms Tilden said. “Th e great thing is being surrounded by with painters, jewellers and designers calling community feeling in the building. Th ere’s colleagues and peers, and that we are all “It’s also really good to be in the arts the space home. always people around to have a chat if you professional creatives. It creates this amazing need a break,” she added. precinct here in Southbank. When there are support network,” Ms LeAmon explained. Last month Southbank Local News spoke to international visitors and curators in town, some of the artists who together make Ms Dickson also spoke about the it’s not too far to come and visit my studio, “It’s extraordinary creative DNA here on the Boyd the last hot-spot in the Melbourne community centre from the perspective of a which wouldn’t be possible if we weren’t so top fl oor. It’s a really special place to work.” resident, saying: “As a resident it’s really nice creative scene. close to all the arts institutions,” she added. She also said spaces like Boyd, being off ered to see Boyd turning into a community hub at aff ordable rent, was so important for the Deborah Dickson (pictured top right) gets so quickly.” She also explained the ease of which she artistic community in Melbourne. the best of both worlds at Boyd because she could get to work at Boyd, saying: “Th ere’s Just down the hall is award-winner jeweller, is a Southbank resident and painter and is “A lot of artists are fi nding it increasingly Blanche Tilden (pictured left). Ms Tilden probably a misconception about working thrilled to have a studio so close to home. diffi cult to fi nd aff ordable space, especially said the central location of Southbank’s Boyd at Boyd, but really, it’s just a great place to so close to the city. Melbourne is a creative “It’s great because I live on Queensbridge St, centre was a huge advantage. knuckle down and get on with my work.” city, but where possible, creative people so I can just walk down to the studio. I feel “It’s fantastic to have a studio in the middle Simone LeAmon (pictured bottom right), a need that extra support. I think everyone can like a very lucky artist,” Ms Dickson said. of the city with rent I can aff ord and to be designer, loves the artistic community that see the great value of places like Boyd,” Ms “As an artist you are often in solitary confi nes surrounded by so many artists. It creates a has been created here at Boyd. LeAmon said.

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Th e program will include 130 artists and 30 “Th is exhibition is a collaborative in curators who are set to activate spaces in and every sense. Th rough community forums, around NGV International and the Ian Potter commissions, acquisitions and designer Centre at Federation Square. engagement, Melbourne Now will survey MTC chairman, Derek Young, said Mr “Our deepest condolences go out to his what is current in creative practice Sumner was a giant of the theatre world in family at this time,” he added. Th e show will bring together over 250 in ways that are truly engaging and Melbourne and Australia. installations and explores the idea that unexpected,” Mr Ellwood said. Mr Sumner founded the Union Th eatre Melbourne as a city has been shaped “John Sumner’s contribution to Australian Repertory Company, which became the signifi cantly by its artists, designers and “We are determined too that Melbourne theatre is unparalleled. As founder of MTC in 1953. He was its artistic director architects. Now be a legacy project for the NGV Australia’s fi rst professional theatre from 1953 to 1955 and then again from 1959 by having a lasting impact on our company, he championed the development through to 1987. NGV director, Tony Ellwood, said the project collections, our audiences and our of Australian voices and writing in theatre,” was an ambitious one, but also an exciting relationship with the arts community of Mr Young said. one for the NGV and its audience. our city,” he added.

June / 2013 EVENTS

BARB JUNGR SHANE WARNE THE MUSICAL MARTHA WAINWRIGHT BOTANICA

June 14 - June 15 June 20 - June 21 June 14 - June 15 August 7 - August 11 Melbourne Recital Centre, 31 Sturt St Fairfax studio, 100 St Kilda Road Melbourne Recital Centre, 31 Sturt Street Hamer Hall, 100 City Road Following on from her sold-out performances With a hugely expressive voice and an arsenal Inspired by the patterns of nature and the In this new concert style presentation, of powerful songs, Martha is a beguiling science of plants and fl owers, Botanica follows in 2010, Barb Jungr returns to Melbourne for Eddie Perfect heads up an exceptional cast - another uplifting program of contemporary entertainer and a refreshingly diff erent force the rhythms of the seasons, the changing shape including Lisa McCune as Simone Warne and in music. of life on earth and the passing of a day. American songwriting. Shane Jacobson as Terry Jenner. www.melbournerecital.com.au www.artscentremelbourne.com.au www.melbournerecital.com.au www.artscentremelbourne.com.au

THE DRAGON DIOR AND YAMAMOTO: THE NEW LOOK PERSONA BEA MODDOCK

June 27 - July 26 March 16 - July 28 June 27 - July 14 March 20 - July 21 Malthouse Th eatre NGV International, 180 St Kilda Rd Malthouse Th eatre NGV International, 180 St Kilda Rd A dragon has held sway over a cowering village Dior and Yamamoto: Th e New Look is a small An actress loses her power to speak and soon Bea Maddock is one of Australia’s most for centuries, when a brave Lancelot arrives to exhibition that considers two pivotal moments fi nds the boundaries between her identity and acclaimed artists, recognised in particular vanquish the beast. in the history of fashion through designers that of her nurse dangerously unstable. for her innovative and evocative prints. Th is Christian Dior and Yohji Yamamoto. exhibition examines her long career through www.malthousetheatre.com.au www.malthousetheatre.com.au www.ngv.vic.gov.au works selected from the NGV’s strong holdings. www.ngv.com.au

MONET’S GARDEN KINGS OVER THE WATER NIGHT ON BALD MOUNTAIN THE LORD OF THE RINGS

May 10 - Sept 8 June - July June 15 - June 17 July 12 - July 14 NGV International, 180 St Kilda Rd NGV International, 180 St Kilda Rd Hamer Hall, 100 St Kilda Road Hamer Hall, 100 St Kilda Road Monet was inspired by his direct experiences of In 1688, James II, the Catholic King of Journey through the world of Russian music, nature, culminating in the ravishing depictions England, Scotland and Ireland, was ousted by Th e Melbourne Symphony Orchestra returns from Mussorgsky’s opera to Scriabin’s Poem of with the second instalment of Peter Jackson’s of his lily and fl ower gardens in the rural parliament in the Glorious Revolution and fl ed Ecstasy. property at Giverny, northern France, that into exile in France. Lord of the Rings trilogy. See the movie on the www.mso.com.au big screen and hear Howard Shore’s music live. became his lifelong obsession. www.ngv.vic.gov.au www.ngv.vic.gov.au www.mso.com.au ISSUE 20 SOUTHBANK LOCAL NEWS 13

Get Active Southbank Th e Corporate Challenge Ditch the Desk NGV GETS Get Active Southbank is a free initiative Want to know the best possible way to spend It has long been established that people which off ers free exercise classes at your lunchbreak? It has to be the Corporate living an active and healthy lifestyle enjoy Queensbridge Square for three consecutive Challenge, a lunchtime sports competition increased energy, concentration and Wednesdays during June. that provides its participants a selection motivation in the workplace. Ditch the Desk of fantastic sports in very convenient CBD is a fi tness program developed to encourage Contemporary lifestyles have become locations. Team based activities are a great workplaces to get out of the offi ce and get increasingly sedentary. A reduction in way for corporate workers to interact outside active. ADVENTUROUS physical activity is occurring throughout the normal offi ce environment, and some Australia with only 46 per cent of males and Guided by professional fi tness experts, examples of the benefi ts our participants 30 per cent of females aged 15 to 24 years participants work at their own pace, are experience include: participating in levels of physical activity as provided with helpful tips on how to improve recommended in the national guidelines. Incorporating fun and fi tness into your week; their health and wellness and show you that being active can be very simple. Get Active Southbank presented by Active Improved concentration and stress Melbourne City Sports (AMCS), Yarra minimization; and Ditch the Desk off ers a range of diff erent Business Association and Southbank Local exercises that can be tailored to suit diff erent Building a more cohesive working News is an initiative designed to get both the levels of fi tness. Ditch the Desk participants environment. Southbank worker and resident populations are not only directed but are also educated with Peter to engage in free exercise sessions. Th ese free Th e current repertoire of sports includes in the concept of health and wellness, sessions will incorporate a boot camp styled netball, soccer, basketball and lawn bowls. providing them with ownership and O’Rourke work-out that is tailored to suit all diff erent With a strong culture of inclusivity and knowledge to take forward in life. Visit www. levels of fi tness. sportsmanship, the Corporate Challenge melbourne.vic.gov.au/amcs or contact has something for everyone. Registrations [email protected] for more information. By utilising lunchtime, this initiative will open the end of June. For more information provide a unique opportunity for corporate on this event, please visit the AMCS website, workers to get out from behind their desk www.melbourne.vic.gov.au/amcs or call and refresh both the body and the mind. our offi ces 9604 8600.

Gatsby Glamour by Nicola St John

With the release of ‘Th e Great Gatsby’ this month, all heads are turning towards the red lips, fringing and fl apper fashions on screen.

To maintain the classy approach to 1920s the era and easy to combine into a modern dressing it’s best not to throw on all the pearls, wardrobe. Pair it back so not to look as feathers and beading you have hanging in if you are actually in costume – the less your closet – you’ll end up looking like a bad beading the better. Worn with classic lacy Madonna wannabe from the 80s. stockings and you’ve got a 1920s knockout. Th e key is glamour – incorporating an element Th e easier option is to throw on a long of the 20s into contemporary sleek 2013 strand of pearls or a large pair of sparking SOUTHBANK silhouette. For men, this means donning a art deco diamond earrings (no need to buy tuxedo and a crisp bowtie, but for women – things can be a bit more playful. Pop on real diamonds and pearls - just act as if a head piece for instant accent piece and they were real). FASHION take cues from Catherine Martins’ stunning Aim for evoking the era of the 1920, rather creations onscreen for Daisy Buchanan. than being an extra on set and you’ll end A drop waist dress is also a classic piece from up all glamour with none of the garish. 14 SOUTHBANK LOCAL NEWS ISSUE 20

Together

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visually integrate the highly linear precinct. Th e City of Melbourne’s draft Artistic and uniform lighting along the lighting strategy really throws river spine would not only be a delight to It’s safe to be in the behold at ground level, but it would make the spotlight on our river an impressive landmark for those fl ying into precinct as the ‘shop front’ for Melbourne at night. newsroom Melbourne. Congratulations to Red Rock Leisure Group Every now and then you’ll encounter a television program that It says …. for their stunning King Kong promotional stunt last month on Eureka Tower. It “Melbourne’s waterways are fi nally being leaves you feeling a little bit smarter and more informed. attracted international media attention to fully integrated with the rest of the city’s our precinct and was a feat of logistical and public open spaces. Eff ective public lighting engineering precision. To watch it on You can assist this transformation. It can support Tube, just Google “Eureka Kong YouTube”. For most people, that program would be Q happens to be Will’s ex-girlfriend. Th e cast pedestrian access to the water, and enhance and A or Lateline or if you’re really reaching, is rounded out by Olivia Munn, known the views that make these places memorable Th e Bolt Report. For me, the fast and for being on the YouTube channel G4 and … intelligent dialogue written by Aaron Sorkin, for being the only good thing men who We were pleased to host the Minister for a man whose writing credentials include were dragged along to see the fi lm Magic “Extend safe, legible pathways along the full Tourism, Louise Asher, on an evening river Th e West Wing and Th e Social Network, fi lls Mike saw in the entire fi lm. Munn’s Sloan length of each waterway. Enhance visual cruise last month. Ms Asher mixed freely that void. Sorkin’s latest, Th e Newsroom, is a Sabbith is a socially inept economist who links and pedestrian connectedness among with Yarra River Business Association thoroughly engaging drama about what goes is as dysfunctional as she is stunning. riverside amenities. Use light to bridge gaps members and was able to hear fi rst-hand in to making cable news television. between activity nodes …. about the problems in doing business on Th e Newsroom shifts brilliantly between the waterway, especially the restrictions Th ose familiar with Sorkin’s work will know the busy behind-the-scenes of news “Treat bridges as sculptural objects. and red tape for our river tour operators. It that the dialogue in Th e Newsroom is its making, while zoning in and out of Illuminate buildings, infrastructure and is well known that there are 15 government strongest feature. It is smart, punchy and themes of politics, ethics, corporate landscape features that can serve as beacons organisations with some degree of very well structured. Th ere is never a sense espionage and conspiracy. It never loses along dark sections of the rivers. Ensure that control over the river, which can make it a that this is just another comedy satire about sight of its characters, which are well major paths and destinations are visible to nightmare when trying to stage an event or the news. Th e Newsroom begins its story in defi ned and very human. Th e context observers on the opposite banks ... even propose new ideas for river activation. 2010, using real life events such as the BP oil of the news environment is very well “Exploit the dynamic combination of water leak, the Tea Party movement and the death researched and accurate to the time, with and light. Use refl ections to amplify and Th e Yarra River Business Association is of Osama Bin Laden as a backdrop. Th ese real clips and footage used to help anchor enliven the eff ects of illumination. Direct actively working through organisations such huge real world stories are examined from the series in reality. attention to boats, to adjacent roads and as the Waterfront Connections Committee to the challenging angle of presenting the facts, One minor drawback of the program rail lines, and to the movement of the water get governance of the waterway thoroughly and Th e Newsroom doesn’t hold back in its would be its pacing. Th ere is an itself. Give priority to temporary illumination examined by State Government. Th e current critiques of other modern-day news outlets infrequent comedic undertone that or changing lighting eff ects, especially arrangements are not doing justice to the and the industry as a whole. lurches up unexpectedly, drawing the installations that are associated with events status and importance of the river to our viewer out of the program. It feels forced along the river. Lighting should aim to assist city, its people and tourism. Th e casting is spot on and Jeff Daniels is to add cheap, almost slapstick, moments and not impede safe navigation”. Last month our executive offi cer spent perfect as Will McAvoy, a clear cut, veteran to the series, but this could also be due to three days working with the Waterfront news anchor who hides behind the ratings. the performances of the wider ensemble Th e Yarra River Business Association has Auckland organisation, which is an excellent Daniels’ portrayal of McAvoy is very cast which aren’t as convincing. lobbied for years regarding safety and grounded and compelling to watch as a security for pedestrians along Southbank model of a “one-stop” shop that embraces once respected journalist who has a massive Th e Newsroom can be seen on Foxtel’s and Northbank, including presentations to a infrastructure, strategic planning, place fall from grace after losing his credibility. SoHo channel and is defi nitely worth a high level of Victoria Police. Th e importance activation and marketing all under the one Emily Mortimer is delicate and charming look. of lighting is not only central to our visitors’ roof. Imagine how dynamic our waterfront as the hard-nosed executive producer of sense of wellbeing and safety at night, but could become if we enjoyed such an Newsnight, Mackenzie McHail who also just it is also a relatively cost-eff ective way to integrated approach. 16 SOUTHBANK LOCAL NEWS ISSUE 20 SOUTHBANK RESIDENTS GROUP WITH MICHAEL SMOLDERS

Th ere’s never been a better time to get Painting, craft, fl oristry; interested men to join the group. emergency markers around: involved in your local community. Here are a Chess, mahjong, cryptic crosswords; We encourage all men who are interested Th e Tan track; few great initiatives that you should be aware in being members of the Melbourne of in and around Southbank. Nutrition, exercise, relaxation and yoga; Birrarung Marr; Men’s Shed and who also wish to use University of the Th ird Age Philosophy, psychology, personal the facility, to make contact with David Alexandra Gardens; development; and Loughton, membership secretary at University of the Th ird Age (U3A) is a Victoria Harbour; [email protected]. worldwide network of learning communities Digital photography, computers, internet. au David will be in touch with details on Waterfront City; and for older, generally retired people. Th e Membership to U3A is a very aff ordable $50 membership and a tour of the site. Yarra’s Edge. concept began in France in the 1970s, but is per year. To fi nd out more about the current now worldwide and there are U3A groups in courses on off er from U3A or to join, visit Emergency Markers A great initiative that helps our community many countries. www.u3amelbcity.org.au Most times when you’re out in public, you stay safe. U3As are built on a common philosophy Southbank Rotary Group probably won’t need to call emergency Planning matters of older people getting together to teach, services. But in the rare event that you Th e Southbank Rotary Club is a friendly and Unfortunately, due to a last minute diary learn and share their wisdom, just for the do, giving the Triple Zero (000) operator active club that welcomes guests and visitors change from the Minister’s offi ce, we have satisfaction that it brings – no qualifi cations your exact location can mean the world of – whether you are just curious about Rotary, postponed our scheduled meeting with are needed for joining and no certifi cates or diff erence in getting emergency support to visiting from another club, or thinking about Planning Minister Matthew Guy until accreditations are awarded. you as quickly as possible. joining the Rotary Club. mid-August. I’ll provide an overview of our Th e Melbourne U3A is located in venues Providing an exact location when you’re discussions in the September edition. Th e club hosts a weekly dinner (usually across the CBD and Docklands. More than in a public park/area can be challenging held Tuesday 6pm) in Southbank, with a – especially if there is no road intersection Joining the SRG 40 year-long courses or activity groups run variety of guest speakers from business and weekly throughout the year. Th ere is also a nearby. Th at’s why the Emergency Services Finally – and as always - you can become a community sectors. It’s a great opportunity Telecommunications Authority and the City growing range of short courses available. member of the Southbank Residents Group for fellowship and networking with other of Melbourne have installed emergency Subjects have included: by visiting www.southbankresidents.com.au residents from the local community. location markers around key public areas of And don’t forget to follow us on Languages – French, Italian, Japanese, To fi nd out more about the Southbank Melbourne. Twitter (@3006ResiGroup) and “like” Spanish, German; Rotary Club or to attend their next dinner Th e markers are located on street poles us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/ event, simply contact the club via their History and insights into other cultures; and are easily identifi ed with a large green SouthbankResidentsGroup) You’ll be website at www.southbank.org.au background and white lettering. Th e markers Cinema, literature, writing, book kept abreast of upcoming resident group Melbourne Men’s Shed carry a six fi gure alphanumeric reference discussion, Shakespeare; information meetings, and can also fi nd out (three letters and three numbers) which can what’s on in and near Southbank. A positive response has been received regarding Economics, current aff airs, media be quoted when you call 000 and you are the Melbourne Men’s Shed. Th e newly-formed Michael Smolders insights; asked for your location. committee continues to build membership President Music ensemble, choir; numbers and has once again put out the call for Th e City of Melbourne has installed Southbank Residents Group

three years! Any other such development in It is getting to the point where people are Letters to Footpath oversight Melbourne would have to construct a gantry taking risks crossing the surrounding roads over the footpath so it could remain open. to save time and this is dangerous. I am a resident at Southbank Towers on 83 Was this an oversight in the permit in the Donna Shiel the Editor Queensbridge St, Southbank. application? Or does the City of Melbourne For the last number of months my journey, always pander to the requests of developers and many others’ journeys, to work in the and ignore the fact that a three-year footpath morning has been disrupted by the footpath closure is incredibly disruptive to residents? closure on Queensbridge St, due to the Either way I feel this is unacceptable. Th e Prima Pearl development. Send your letters to City of Melbourne needs to work with the I don’t understand how this development is developers to fi nd a solution in which the [email protected] allowed to block a much-utilised footpath for footpath is reopened ASAP. ISSUE 20 SOUTHBANK LOCAL NEWS 17

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Scott says it is the people that make Southbank Jim has worked in Southbank for the last decade Derrick says working alongside the beautiful special. Th ey are part of what makes the and says the centrality and great mixture of people Yarra is what he enjoys most about his job. Th at Southbank atmosphere great to be a part of, along create an atmosphere that, in his view, never seems in combination with the “lovely people and with the constant events and activities, which all to change. neighbours” is what makes it a great place. make for a great vibe.

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