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■ Dreaming of durian ■ Docklands inspires Page 2 visiting actor Page 6 ■ Doyle at the end of his tether on oBikes ■ Sneak-peek at Marina Tower Page 3 Page 13 Council witness duds Docklands By Shane Scanlan of the section south of Dudley St and the intended creation of a connective central city bypass, widening to six lanes is warranted Th e City of Melbourne’s traffi c and desirable.” expert witness to the West Gate Despite 20 per cent increases in Tunnel inquiry on August 28 traffi c volumes, the West Gate Tunnel Environmental Eff ects Statement (EES) threw Docklands under a predicts an actual decrease in traffi c to proverbial bus. the south between Wurundjeri Way and the West Gate Freeway intersection – an illogical mathematical outcome, which went Stephen Hunt from Ratio Consultants unchallenged by Mr Hunt. supported the Western Distributor Authority’s proposal to pour thousands Mr Hunt appears to assess the Wurundjeri of more vehicles into Wurundjeri Way, Way Extension from a North or West without modifying intersections at Flinders Melbourne perspective. St, Batman’s Hill Drive or the West Gate “In my opinion, the extension of Wurundjeri Freeway. Way to connect with Dynon Rd west of If the proposal proceeds, Docklanders CityLink would provide an overall positive exiting the suburb to the south can expect benefi t to traffi c movement within the North serious disruption. and West Melbourne areas,” he said. Th e City of Melbourne itself opposes the Even without the project, Mr Hunt thinks the widening of Wurundjeri Way and connecting extension would be a “worthwhile project in it with Dynon Rd to form a city bypass. its own right”. He reassures the architects of the project “Th e project fails to appropriately consider that their thinking is sound: “In my opinion the impacts of increased traffi c along the the extension of Wurundjeri Way to Dynon widened section of Wurundjeri Way or Rd, to provide a western city bypass, is likely model how traffi c outfl ow at the southern to result in reductions in north south traffi c end of Wurundjeri Way would occur,” the through the city, regardless as to whether Happy birthday Melbourne city’s submission says. “A long-term plan for city connections are included in association the Flinders St intersection is not provided.” with the project.” West Gate Tunnel’s 10,000-page EES shows Crew from the schooner Enterprize were the focal point of It is now up to the council and local Wurundjeri Way is predicted to carry up to stakeholders to advocate for Docklands. Melbourne Day, which was celebrated in Docklands on 16,000 extra vehicles per day if the project Sunday, August 27. proceeds, while Harbour Esplanade’s daily In its written submission, developer Digital traffi c number will rise to 16,000 by 2031 Harbour asks: “What are the projected regardless of whether the project is built. increases for south-bound traffi c volumes at Despite lousy weather, Docklands put on For more photos from Juan Boada and the southern end of Wurundjeri Way where it a great show, with entertainment provided David Amaya's story about the day, turn But Mr Hunt supported the Wurundjeri Way intersects with Flinders St?” by bands and the Open Door Singers to page 12. Extension, saying: “From a traffi c capacity Docklands. viewpoint, for the projected future volumes Continued page 7.

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Please support our advertisers because without them we would have no Docklands News ISSUE 134 DOCKLANDS NEWS 3 Doyle at the end of his tether on oBikes

Lord Mayor Robert Doyle has come “to the end of his tether” with the operator of the oBike scheme and is preparing to act.

Speaking to a group of local small business operators at the town hall on August 16, Cr Doyle outlined a series of possible remedies to the cluttering of public areas by the bicycles.

He accused oBike of avoiding meaningful discussions to arrive at an acceptable solution.

“I reckon they’ve played us on the break for two months,” he said. “We entered these discussions with them in good faith. Th ey’ve made promises, including the provision of data and that has not been forthcoming.”

“As recently as yesterday, there was real, I would say, anger amongst councillors that they haven’t tried to do the right thing.” Cr Doyle accused oBike of not caring where their bicycles ended up. “When you pay your 70 bucks, they couldn’t care less. And they’ll just leave them anywhere and you can leave them anywhere,” he said. “We’re at the end of our tether. We’ve worked with them for two months now.” “My suggestion to them was, you know, we have MOUs with Coles and Woolworths where they go around and pick up discarded “But here’s the thing that’s scary though: eff orts to raise awareness. When you look to other international cities and share it with trolleys. And we’ve said: ‘we think you need Th ere’s something like six other operators at the usage numbers these incidents are the local councils to better come up with that model to keep them neat, to keep them who have the same model,” he said. solvable with more awareness,” he said. local solutions.” upright and in places where people want oBike Australia marketing head Chethan “We also have operations teams looking at Mr Rangaswamy said more than 5000 apps them'. At the moment, they look like they’ve Rangaswamy denied the company had bike usage data and re-deploying the bikes to had been downloaded in Melbourne. He been scattered by a giant hand.” not been genuine in its dealings with the the busy areas accordingly from lesser busy said 90 per cent of the more than 1000 oBikes “If they’re not prepared to do that, then my council. areas – daily!” circulating in 17 suburbs had been ridden at next step is to go to a bylaw, which turns least once. Mr Rangaswamy also said oBike had them into just another street trading permit “We at oBike are in all honesty have been established a rapid action team to police “We will move the bikes if they have not been – because they’re using the public realm for having upfront and open conversation with “proper parking”, ensuring that bikes did used after one week,” he said. private purposes.” the City of Melbourne,” Mr Rangaswamy told not take up public parking loops, were not CBD News. “We conduct extensive research in each “If we can’t do that, then we do have rules parked on private property and always location that we deploy our bikes in, taking around obstruction and clutter. And we’d be Mr Rangaswamy acknowledged the “parked in a safe and civic manner”. into account the population, transportation prepared to remove them.” company had been “challenged” by some of the places its bikes had ended up. “We will be ending our pilot test end of habits and the bicycle infrastructure “We’ve tried talking with them for two August,” Mr Rangaswamy said. “We will then availability to decide on the numbers of months. It’s been pretty unproductive so far.” “We have since added more resources to our look at the data holistically and compare it bikes to place at each location.”

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Please support our advertisers because without them we would have no Docklands News 4 DOCKLANDS NEWS ISSUE 134 Underspending on works and staff blowout By Stephen Mayne capital works report comes to the August 29 Roadway renewal: only $2.67 million spent Another round of property revaluations lifted council meeting. of $5 million budget. the overall statutory annual surplus to $292 million as council’s net worth soared to a However, the council works report for the Major streetscape improvements: only $1.9 How does the City of Melbourne healthy $4.2 billion. fi rst nine months of the year from the May million of $4.35 million budget spent. manage to consistently 30 council meeting is instructive. Back We won’t see which parks and buildings Parks renewal: only $3.32 million of $7 then, the cumulative underspend was only have been re-valued until the 2016-17 annual underspend its capital works million budget spent. $16.43 million ($60.67 million against a report is released in October but top of the budget by tens of millions of year-to-date, nine-month budget fi gure of Green Your Laneways Pilot Project: only pops last year were Royal Park (up $11m to dollars every year? $77.1 million). In other words, the City of $236,962 spent of $1.63 million budget. $298m), Fawkner Park (up $4m to $194 m), Melbourne was budgeting to have a hefty Fitzroy Gardens (up $17m to $185m) and Climate change adaptation streetscape $56.76 million capital works spend in the Queen Victoria Market (up $20m to $123m). Th at is the key question to emerge from the renewal: only $651,120 spent of $1.5 million June quarter, but only managed to spend $31 council’s 2016-17 Financial Performance budget. On the revenue front, parking fees were a million over those 92 days. Report which was unanimously approved by healthy $3.8 million ahead of budget at $49.9 You get the picture – underspending across councillors on August 15. In terms of specifi c projects, the fi gures for million, even without an expected post- a range of projects that won’t be delivered as the fi rst nine months are instructive as the election fee rise. Th e Lord Mayor described the $13.1 million promised in an election budget which was major underspends were in: underlying surplus as “an excellent result” clearly too optimistic. However, parking fi nes fi nished $3.6 million but there was no commentary in the Queen Victoria Market renewal program: below budget at $39 million due to higher Th at said, the council's fi nancial position committee room or the 19-page report about only $3.7 million of the $9.2 million budget levels of compliance and industrial action remains strong and town hall is cashed why only $91.6 million of the $133.86 million was spent in the fi rst nine months. Final related to the fractious enterprise agreement up to invest heavily into QVM and other capital works budget was spent. underspend $4 million. negotiation with the unionised workforce. projects. Th ere was an unexplained $41.7 When the 2016-17 draft budget was fi rst Rollout of new LED street lights: zero of the million book profi t on an asset sale which is Th e eventual wage settlement – plus a round unveiled on May 5, 2016, the capital works $5.6 million budget had been spent. presumably related to the Metro Rail project of redundancies amongst divisional fi nance budget was set at $108 million, but this then and City Square but hasn’t been disclosed. staff which will save $800,000 a year – saw Bicycle Improvement Program: only $1.33 soared to $133 million courtesy of a $29 overall staff costs fi nish $4.56 million ahead million of $2.67 million budget was spent in Cash contributions from developers came million underspend in 2015-16, $26.4 million of budget at $156.2 million. Th is followed on fi rst nine months. in $10.2 million ahead of budget at a record of which was carried forward to 2016-17. from a $3.86 million staff spending blowout $17.2 million as the development boom Upgrade to Lady Huntingfi eld Children's in 2015-16 when a $139.4 million employee Th ere was a similar underspend and carry continues. Th is also fed through into higher Centre: $391,000 spent against budget of budget came in at $143.3 million. forward a year earlier in 2014-15, although than expected supplementary rates lifting $2.2 million. underspending the target by $42 million overall rates revenue $4.63 million ahead of Overall, the council is over-spending on staff in 2016-17 is the biggest miss in council’s Flood mitigation renewal: only $957,500 budget to $262.3 million. and under-spending on capital works. history. spent against budget of $2.65 million. Th e council has a staggering $37.74 million So what happened this time? Well, the Parking meter renewal: only $150,000 of cash in its open space reserve and will need Stephen Mayne was chair of the Finance and public won’t know the full project specifi c $1.3 million budget spent due to delays from more than just the $35 million Southbank Governance Committee from 2012-16 and is underspending until the fourth quarter Swedish supplier. Boulevard project to spend this. an occasional Docklands News columnist.

Please support our advertisers because without them we would have no Docklands News ISSUE 134 DOCKLANDS NEWS 5 Low offi ce vacancy rate

Th e Property Council’s market report released in August shows Docklands has the lowest offi ce vacancy rate in inner-city Melbourne.

As of July, Docklands’ offi ce vacancy rate Pacifi c Hydro started occupying 2423sqm was a mere 2.1 per cent, a signifi cant of offi ce at 700 Collins St in February and Ashe Morgan is pouring millions of dollars into the revamped shopping centre. improvement from the 3.3 per cent in National Heart Foundation took 2154sqm January. at 850 Collins St in June.

Th e Melbourne CBD’s offi ce vacancy rate Docklands’ low offi ce vacancy rate and remains steady at 6.5 per cent. recent large-scale commercial leasing Some 101,156sqm of offi ces have been deals demonstrate the area’s strong What’s in a name? occupied in Docklands in the 12 months employment growth and economic to July, making up 78.8 per cent of the total strength. Michael Buxton and Kate Shaw, the narrative net absorption in the Melbourne CBD and served no useful purpose other than to Sally Capp, the Property Council’s surrounding suburbs. perpetuate prejudices based on snobbery, Victorian executive director, said a Comment ignorance and jealousy. Docklands’ offi ce leasing and sales activity consistent stock of A-Grade commercial is also the most prominent in inner-city offi ce spaces remained a top priority for Shane If developers were being successful, the Melbourne. the Melbourne. Scanlan unstated reasoning went, then it must be bad Th e leasing of 26,500sqm at 839 Collins St and should be resisted and pilloried. “We have research underway into the to ANZ was the largest area of offi ce space drivers of the commercial property Sydney-sider Ashe Morgan couldn’t believe leased in Melbourne this year. market and the policies necessary to Th ey’re the new kids on the the bargain it got when ING Real Estate sold In January, 7100sqm at 664 Collins St was provide a steady supply of high-quality block, but Ashe Morgan is to its Waterfront City assets in 2014. It could leased to Exxon Mobil and 2800sqm at 737 commercial offi ce space into the future,” see Docklands for not only what it was, but Bourke St was leased to Symbion. Ms Capp said. be congratulated for standing also what it is to become. proudly behind the name Now that Docklands is 60 per cent complete, “Docklands”. the knockers have become less vocal. Note the surprise of visitors to our suburb who are prepared to hate it but actually love it. Last month Ashe Morgan renamed its Grant for Hatch Quarter Harbour Town Shopping Centre as Th e Th e urban myth was always going to fade District Docklands. and die in time. Th e damage to our “brand” Hatch Quarter’s Meetup group, Some other developers in our suburb avoid was only temporary and now things are on International Entrepreneurs in Australia, Last month, Hatch Quarter the name Docklands because they think it’s the up and up. will also be brought to its full potential bad for business. won a LaunchVic third-round thanks to LaunchVic’s support. Since it acquired Waterfront City, Ashe Collins Square developer Walker Morgan has been ploughing serious dollars grant for a project to support Hatch Quarter director Aiman Hamdouna Corporation even tried (unsuccessfully) into the precinct – and it’s not fi nished yet. said: “As someone who moved to migrants and refugees start to have its postcode changed from 3008 to Th is is a ringing endorsement of Docklands. Australia more than 10 years ago, I feel 3000. It, like some others, pretends to have a businesses. honoured to be living in a country that It would have been very easy to rename Melbourne address. recognises migrants and refugees as Harbour Town any number of names Some $1.4 million was awarded to fi ve valuable assets to the startup industry.” Th ere’s no doubt that the Docklands “brand” without referencing “Docklands”. Th e fact specialised organisations who share took a battering in the fi rst half of the last that it has done so should be recognised and Round three judge, and chair of LaunchVic’s vision to drive innovation by decade. Led by Lord Mayor Robert Doyle appreciated by all Docklanders. Multicultural Business Ministerial strengthening the startup industry. and cheered along by Neil Mitchell and any Council, Rohini Kappadath, believes the It’s a vote of confi dence. On behalf of the number of reporters from Th e Age (probably Hatch Quarter’s project will include the Startup Playbook will solve the problems locals, Docklands News extends a vote all redundant by now!), an urban myth creation of a freely available multilingual faced by newly-arrived migrants and of thanks to Ashe Morgan. Your faith is emerged that Docklands was a failure. “Startup Playbook” to help migrant multicultural communities who lack appreciated and we’re confi dent it will be entrepreneurs achieve success. visibility into relevant networks. Assisted by “dial-a-quote” academics well rewarded.

Please support our advertisers because without them we would have no Docklands News 6 DOCKLANDS NEWS ISSUE 134 Docklands inspires visiting actor

South Australia-based actor David Jobling spent a “working holiday” in Docklands during the Melbourne International Film Festival.

Mr Jobling volunteered his time for MIFF as his new fi lm Rabbit was premiering at the Forum Th eatre and Hoyts. He said he had formed a “tradition” of staying in Docklands whenever he visited Melbourne. “Docklands is so colourful and vibrant. I wouldn’t choose to stay anywhere else in Melbourne,” he said. “I just love being somewhere you can look twice and still see something new. Docklands is like that.” Mr Jobling’s new psychological thriller Rabbit is directed by up-and-coming Australian director Luke Shanahan with a remarkable cast consisting names like Adelaide Clemens (Th e Great Gatsby), Veerie Bætens (Th e Broken Circle Breakdown) and Alex Russell (Jungle). Mr Jobling played Dr Bob, a creepy but signifi cant character in Rabbit.

Having played in silent fi lm Dr Plonk and the was honoured to be part of MIFF 2017 where David Jobling is inspired by our suburb, as his mid-winter photography from last month testifi es. 1978 fi lm Money Movers, Mr Jobling said he he could both see his new fi lm premiered and contribute to the festival. “When I’m travelling, I don’t just want to spend money. I want to be in Docklands with a purpose and feel part of something,” he said. “Th at’s why I say I’m on a working holiday in Docklands.” Apart from being an actor, Mr Jobling is also a visual artist. During his stay in Docklands, he took many artistic photos of the area that he thought was “aesthetically inspirational”. “I’m constantly discovering new things in Docklands. Th is area is really setting the standard for 2025. It’s an amazing compact, high-density place to live in,” he said. “From my serviced apartment balcony I can see the trains, sunset, the pines and the harbour. Docklands has got a depth of character.”

Please support our advertisers because without them we would have no Docklands News 8 DOCKLANDS NEWS ISSUE 134 What a journey for our suburb

Docklander Steve Myrteza took this photo 20 years ago when he fi rst moved to Melbourne and, wow, hasn’t Docklands come a long way!

Mr Myrteza recently moved to Docklands, having been a long-term CBD resident. But his connection with our suburb goes back further than that – way back to before the Docklands journey began. Back then, Docklands was an industrial wasteland. Th e Port of Melbourne had moved downstream and the place was in a state of decay, just waiting for someone to have a great idea about urban renewal. He explained: “I was working on Level 46 at 600 Bourke St and wanted to show my family the view from my desk,” he said. “You can see that what we now know as Docklands had yet to be constructed. Th e fi rst structure I remember was Etihad Stadium.” “Having moved this year from the CBD to the Docklands I’m always a bit perplexed to see people refer to it as a ‘failed experiment’.” “I think in 20 years it has come a long way and is now the best kept secret of the city!” Steve Myrteza took this picture out of his offi ce window on April 5, 1997. Docklands has come a long way in 20 years.

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Hatch Quarter director Aiman Hamdouna Scott Ko’s recent new business said ColourSpace was chosen from a talented fi eld of applicants because his idea is about to be turbo- presentation was so good. charged after last month “Scott delivered a great pitch and included winning the inaugural Hatch all the information we needed to make our fi nal decision. He seems to have the Quarter Startup Prize. right skills and level of passion for his idea. We look forward to working with him,” Mr Scott’s ColourSpace business will receive Hamdouna said. $33,000 worth of in-kind support and services from Docklands-based business “We were utterly blown away by the quality incubator Hatch Quarter, creative agency Mo of ideas that were put forth and defi nitely Works and digital developer Blitzm Systems. had our work cut out for us when it came time to narrow down our list of fi nalists,” he Mr Ko told Docklands News he expected his said. fl edgling business to take off as a result. Mr Hamdouna said the ColourSpace concept “Everything we’ve done to date has really ticked a lot of positive boxes and, as a former been to prove the concept,” he said. “But management consultant, Mr Ko was already now we’ve got such a great opportunity to equipped with many useful skills. take the next big step.” Mr Ko said he hoped that Hatch Quarter ColourSpace provides artwork for offi ces. could help improve his business model and Art is matched to businesses and rotated he was looking forward to improvements every three months on a subscription basis. to his brand and social media engagement Participating artists are exposed to new from Mo Works. markets for their works and offi ce workers Although he acknowledged the potential for reap positive benefi ts, including reduced Blitzm Systems to automate his business’s stress and increased productivity. underlying platform, he said such an “In the bigger picture, we see the whole city undertaking was probably beyond the scope becoming a huge art gallery,” Mr Ko said. of the prize. Aiman Hamdouna and Scott Ko at Hatch Quarter in Docklands last month.

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Open Door Singers Docklands give it their best shot. Peta Evans-Taylor. Mystery object 182 years of a multicultural city identifi ed By David Amaya Helen Ebsworthy is another Melburnian “It doesn’t matter the time, the weather – who enjoyed the celebration with her family you can always go somewhere and listen Observant Dock 5 resident and friends. She wore a costume from 1838 to a band, drink a coff ee or meet someone Roger Hannaker was curious Live concerts, roving and remarked that Melbourne had become from anywhere,” she said. a multicultural hotspot. about a retractable structure entertainment, food trucks “Th e Chinese immigration in the 19th which emerged on August 20 and a performance about the century and the Greek and Italian from the roof of the yet-to-be- arrival of Melbourne’s fi rst immigration in the 50s are just a few examples of how this city is the home of completed Marina Tower. European inhabitants marked diff erent nationalities,” she said. the celebration of its 182nd During the event, people enjoyed concerts “Pine Gap in Docklands. Is anyone listening anniversary on August 27. and a choir of about 40 people that sang out there?” he wrote to Docklands News. some classics of rock and pop music. Roger can be forgiven for being perplexed by “Melbourne is one of the most successful One of the principal concerts was off ered by the structure. multicultural cities.” Th is phrase united the Peta Evans-Taylor who highlighted the best “It comes out of the roof,” he reported. “Th e Melburnians who gathered in Docklands to of her city: “Something that I do love about top of the structure is part of the roof. If you celebrate. Melbourne is that there is always something look closely, the post seems to be shiny and to do 24/7.” Helen Ebsworthy. Victoria Harbour Promenade became the hydraulic.” centre of the celebration of the cultural Relax everyone, building owner Hiap Hoe wealth and history of Melbourne. has responded that the structure is the Th e schooner Enterprize represented the building maintenance unit – or MBU, as it is arrival of the fi rst settlers who came with known in the trade. the dream of starting a new life. “Th e fi rst On simple buildings, all you need is a inhabitants came with many expectations couple of davits and away you go. But, with and uncertainty, but soon they realised that such odd angles to work with, the Marina this was a very good land and everything Tower’s BMUs (yes, there is another for the would grow very well here,” said David smaller tower which is yet to emerge) are Penington, who plays the role of the Captain engineering marvels in their own right. John Lancey. When at rest, the unit forms part of the roof. “I am very proud of how varieties of people When activated, its boom can tilt, extend make a friendly and interesting community,” and swivel to reach all sides of the building he said. Wendy Stapleton performs at Victoria Harbour. to allow window cleaners to do their stuff . YOUR CITY YOUR NEWS Connect with us for all the latest news, events, updates and more in the City of Melbourne.

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Th e view from the top of Docklands’ new Marina Tower in NewQuay. 1000 new Docklanders by Christmas By Chelsea Cucinotta room, private dining and kitchen facility for entertaining purposes, and will seat up to 20 people in its very own cinema. Some 1000 new Docklanders Residents will also have access to a are expected to start moving swimming pool operated by 4 Points by into Hiap Hoe’s Marina Tower Sheraton, as well as a gym located on level seven of the building. in NewQuay by the end of the NewQuay Park, located south of Harbour year. Town, will bring more public space and greenery to the area.

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Please support our advertisers because without them we would have no Docklands News 14 DOCKLANDS NEWS ISSUE 134 Award for Aqui and Promenade Th e complex, developed by MAB NewQuay residential buildings Corporation and designed by Woods Bagot, comprises 436 one, two and three-bedroom Aqui and Promenade have apartments. recently won Silver in the 2017 Aqui and Promenade’s exterior design Melbourne Design Awards’ features sheer glass facades and the interiors architecture category. echo the history of the docks. Th e facilities in the buildings also include Aqui and Promenade received the Award of a 25-metre indoor swimming pool, a Excellence for being on the highest level of residents’ library with private meeting room, environmental performance and for their a public arcade for pedestrian access and a innovative exterior and interior designs. podium rooftop garden with outdoor dining and barbecue areas that overlook the future Th e Architecture – Residential – NewQuay Central Park. Construction category of Melbourne Design Awards celebrates the design Th e Melbourne Design Awards recognise process, space and ambience that refl ect achievements in architecture, tech and app functional, technical, social and aesthetic design, products and advertising. Marriott hotel gets considerations. Th e Quays apartment buildings and Th e twin parallelogram-shaped Aqui and Monument Park in NewQuay have Promenade buildings, with a shared six-level previously won Melbourne Design Awards. podium, were completed in 2015. tick of approval

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Planning Minister Richard “Th is will deliver the fi rst contemporary Wynne has approved Capital Marriott to Melbourne and its rooftop infi nity pool will give the city an experience Alliance’s 17-storey twin- it has never seen before – akin to the building Marriot Hotel on renowned pool bars and lounges of New Waterfront Way. York City,” he said. “Marriott is the world’s largest hospitality Th e $200 million mixed-used project will company and the opportunity it sees comprise 200 hotel rooms at the fi ve-star in Melbourne and Docklands is a huge international hotel and 110 apartments compliment to our city. We are very excited next to Harbour Town. to get started and deliver on our original vision.” A public infi nity pool overlooking the CBD will be built on the rooftop. Th e “Th is project will be a true destination in residential apartments will share the Melbourne and something special that will hotel services. add to the city’s tourism potential,” Mr Du said. Capital Alliance’s managing director Mohan Du said the development would Construction of the Marriott Hotel will start provide a luxurious experience to visitors in mid-2018.

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Historical research and art blend at the Mission to Seafarers this month will coincide with the 100th anniversary of Docklands’ architectural treasure.

Th e heritage-listed mission building was opened on September 11, 1917. To mark the date, a group of artists are presenting Sounding Histories. Curator Anne Wilson from Deakin University explained that the artists were each engaging with the building in their own individual way. Th e outcome, she said, was a site-responsive mixture of performance, video, archival, installation, sound, participation and text. She said the mission had such a rich and diverse history that the artists were all able to connect and interpret a unique aspect of the space. “Th e project aims to draw attention to its possibilities as a cultural centre and its signifi cance as one of the few historic building/facilities in the Docklands area,” she said. Bell, Michael Needham, Michael Greaves Tickets can be purchased (by donation) at Anne Wilson and Paul Stewart at the Mission to Seafarers and Th e Rogue Academy. eventbrite.com.au on Flinders St, Docklands. Ms Wilson and Cameron Bishop are handling most of the research. Participating Musician Paul Stewart and his band Painters Th e exhibition extends between 10am and artists are rock band Painters and Dockers, and Dockers will perform on the opening 7pm every day until September 27. Th e Maree Clarke, Bishop and Reis, Catherine night of the exhibition, September 11. Mission to Seafarers is at 717 Flinders St.

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Docklanders will be spoiled for entertainment options when the Wonderland Spiegeltent “pops up” this month next to Channel Seven.

Th e tent is being erected on the vacant block on the corner of LaTrobe St and Harbour Triple R presenter Cameron Smith, YGAP’s Kylie Wallace, Kinfolk’s Jarrod Briff a and HoMie’s Nick Pearce. Esplanade and promises glittering shows and festival events every weekend between now and Christmas. Winter Glow wraps up Th e beautiful, nostalgic tent will also be accompanied by bars and food trucks. of HoMie, a Fitzroy-based clothing store that Spiegeltent owner Melissa Head told Th e last of the Docklands helps homeless people. Docklands News about some of the ■ Children’s shows; and Anchored by Triple R presenter Cameron attractions on off er. Winter Glow talk series ■ World-class comedy including Dave Smith, the free talk at Library at Th e “Th e program is still being fi nalised, but we’ll Hughes, Peter Helliar, AKMAL and, direct on August 22 saw social Dock explored Melbourne’s facilitative pretty much have a diff erent show here every from the UK, Mr Methane. enterprises discuss the environment for social enterprises, the weekend,” she said. future of not-for-profi ts in Australia and how Ms Head said corporations had already burgeoning non-profi t the organisations can engage with and gain Among the off erings are: booked the circus cabaret show ROUGE as industry in Melbourne. trust from the community. their unique 2017 Christmas event. ■ Melbourne Fringe Festival; Th e City of Melbourne’s inaugural Docklands “We’ve got so many options, I’m sure we’ll ■ Th e Australian Burlesque Festival; Th e panel featured Jarrod Briff a of Winter Glow festival has successfully have locals lining up many times in the Kinfolk, which operates hospitality attracted visitors with its progressive dinners, ■ Docklands Blues Music Festival; coming months,” she said. businesses, Kylie Wallace of YGAP, that workshops, talks and 3D art installations. ■ A full program of astounding circus Th e full program and bookings are available is running its Polished Man Campaign to Statistics and outcome of the month-long Cabaret; at www.wonderlandspiegeltent.com.au raise funds for children, and Nick Pearce festival are expected to be released soon.

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Book today for the September 22 Docklands Networking Lunch.

Th e lunch returns to Berth restaurant in NewQuay in September, the location of the fi rst of the quarterly lunches back in 2009. Representatives from the formerly named Harbour Town Shopping Centre will explain its recent name change and reveal a raft of new retailers. Come along and hear fi rst-hand how exciting Open space this is for all Docklanders!

As has been the case for the past eight years, brioche, house marinated olives and the quarterly lunch costs $60 and comprises pickles served on arrival. three courses and beverages (beers and gets a makeover house wines). Bookings must be made and Mains: paid for in advance. Th e lunch starts at 12 Harissa spiced chicken with crushed Open space between noon (for a 12.30 start). potatoes, aioli, beetroot, carrot, To book your spot, ring Docklands pomegranate and parsley salad; OR Harbour Esplanade, Collins News on 8689 7979 or email lunch@ Gnocchi ragu in a rich beef sauce with red St and Waterview Walk has docklandsnews.com.au wine and fresh thyme. been revamped to include Menu Green salad served with main course. an exercise station, a ping Dessert: pong table, landscaping and Entree: Berth’s dessert board: an assortment of upgraded footpaths. Mezze board house-made dips, garlic homemade desserts. Undertaken by Development Victoria, the work aims to encourage more visitors, workers and residents to use the area. timber recycled from the old Docklands’ Social Club in Yarra’s Edge Development Victoria’s general manager wharves.” precincts, Simon Wilson, said plans for Th e next Docklands Social Club dinner is Th e space will have access to the Victorian the new area were developed following being held at Hooks restaurant in Yarra’s Government’s free WIFI network, along with feedback from the community and the Edge on Tuesday, September 12. charging stations in seating areas. City of Melbourne. As usual, the event starts at 7pm, with an As part of the project, new footpaths connect “One of our key goals in Docklands is to intention to sit down for a meal at 7.30. Waterview Walk and Harbour Esplanade, deliver more open space for people to creating a consistent feel throughout the Th e “club” is an informal gathering of locals enjoy and this project achieves that,” he space from MPavilion2015 to the sports who are interested in meeting other locals said. courts and the Hub@Docklands. New lawns over a meal, a drink and conversation. “Th e upgrade complements the existing looking over the sports courts provide areas Everyone is welcome. Diners pay their own recreation spaces and sports courts, for spectators to gather. way with the venue. which are well used by residents and MPavilion2015 has also had a mini facelift people working in the area.” Last month about 20 people met on August 9 following the retreatment of the decking at Groove Train, Victoria Harbour. Th e August Social Club at Groove Train. “A key feature of the design is the use of boards.

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Construction has begun on the new, state-of-the-art Victoria Police headquarters at 311 Spencer St, with the building set to be complete by 2019. Kiosk tender Th e new headquarters will help falls through defi ne Melbourne’s city police district, neighbouring the existing City West Police Complex at 313 Spencer St. Th e kiosk on the corner

Police Minister Lisa Neville believes of Harbour Esplanade the building’s location will increase the and Bourke St remains eff ectiveness of Melbourne’s policing and unoccupied after the City of that its design will ensure greater protection for police offi cers. Melbourne’s tender for a food

“Th e new centre will transform the Spencer and beverage operator fell St precinct into a landmark police hub that through. will enable Victoria Police to work even more collaboratively and productively,” she said. Th e City of Melbourne said it had a food “When completed, this building will provide and beverage operator lined up to occupy unparalleled safety and security for our the kiosk in February but the owner hard-working police offi cers and staff .” decided not to move in. Th e council said it would tender for an Under the development of Cbus Property interested business to take over the space and Singaporean company Keppel REIT, the and expect to advertise the tender soon. 39-storey building will have blast and ram raid-proof technologies and will house 2500 Th e kiosk is equipped with water, gas and employees. Architectural render of Docklands’ new police headquarters in Spencer St. electricity connections.

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Jack Woods’ HMAS SYDNEY Award showcases maritime art

Th e Mission to Seafarers Victoria is again hosting the ANL Maritime Arts Award and Exhibition in October.

Th e ANL Maritime Arts Award is an annual celebratory initiative that recognises excellence in maritime and seafaring art. Artists from Australia and overseas have submitted their work for a chance to share on the collective $29,000 prize money. the Entries have closed and 80 pieces will be Fashion streets of shortlisted for the fi nal assessment on Docklands October 2. Th e winner of the top award will receive a PAPARI BARMAN, 30 YIGIT SEVER, 22 GABY WIBISONO, 26 $15,000 prize and other prizes range from LOCATION: NewQuay Promenade LOCATION: NewQuay Promenade LOCATION: NewQuay Promenade $2000 to $5000. DESCRIBE WHAT YOU ARE DESCRIBE WHAT YOU ARE DESCRIBE WHAT YOU ARE Consistent with the previous year’s WEARING: My black boots and WEARING: My shoes are from WEARING: I’m just wearing an army theme, the 2017 theme is “the relationship off -white trousers are from Target. Converse. My chinos are from Roger coloured long sleeves from Uniclo and between humanity and the sea”. My top was a gift, my black overcoat David. I’m not too sure where my my overcoat is from Steven Allen. I’m Th e ANL Maritime Awards and Exhibition is from Myer and my sunglasses are jumper is from, my glasses are not sure about my jeans but I bought has been running since 2002 and has Ray Bans. from Ray Ban and my jacket is from my suede boots while I was travelling already showcased more than 900 Turkey. in Paris. WHAT’S YOUR FAVOURITE artworks. PIECE OF CLOTHING: Th at would WHAT’S YOUR FAVOURITE PIECE WHAT’S YOUR FAVOURITE PIECE Th e selected artworks, including defi nitely be my overcoat and my OF CLOTHING: It would probably OF CLOTHING: It would have to be photographs, paintings and other sunglasses as well. be my jacket. It keeps me nice and my overcoat because it’s my go to and contemporary or traditional art forms, will warm. I can also wear it casually and it suits Melbourne’s weather very well. WHAT BRINGS YOU TO be exhibited at the Mission to Seafarers formally. I also look casual as well as business building at 717 Flinders St, Docklands DOCKLANDS: I am just roaming smart. around here with my brother who WHAT BRINGS YOU TO from October 6-27. came from India to visit me. DOCKLANDS: I just came here to WHAT BRINGS YOU TO For more information visit chill, grab a coff ee and a bite to eat. DOCKLANDS: I’m currently doing an missiontoseafarers.com.au/anl-art- HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE internship at a nearby company. YOUR STYLE: It really depends if it HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE prize is summer or winter. My style is quite YOUR STYLE: I am pretty casual HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOUR simple but from time-to-time I like to but today I thought I would dress STYLE: I would say that my style is look good. up quite a bit. I prefer comfort over minimalistic. looking good to a degree but it WHAT MAKES A GOOD OUTFIT: I WHAT MAKES A GOOD OUTFIT: A depends where I am going. If I’m think it depends on the colours you good outfi t is something that you wear going out I will dress nice but, if not, wear and your skin colour as well. that makes you feel authentic and then I’ll just wear something casual. It is all about how you match it with comfortable. It should be something your skin colour. If you wear really WHAT MAKES A GOOD OUTFIT: you can put on without blindly good clothes and colours but your Wear something that makes you feel following any trend, so that you feel skin colour doesn’t match with that, comfortable and looks good on you. that you are still you. you should change. But I think your You should always look presentable. Ralph Coles’ TSS EARNSLAW shoes are even more important for But other than that, just dress how your outfi t. Whatever you choose to you like and wear whatever makes wear, they should always match with you happy. your shoes.

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Docklander The joy and freedom of being a Docklander

Professor Brian Oldfi eld fi rst became a Docklands resident when he brought his yacht to Victoria Harbour and lived on it for eight months.

It was during a period of a personal He is the president of the Australia and transition and a change in lifestyle in 2010 New Zealand Obesity Society, a scientifi c when he decided to sail to Docklands and organisation of health care professionals stay on the boat. who facilitate obesity research, prevention, During the period in Victoria Harbour treatment, and public health initiatives. he had a chance to refl ect, spend time Prof Oldfi eld said he had always tried his by himself but also soak up the sense of best to maintain a work and life balance, community that existed in the marina at the and living in Docklands had helped with this time. delicate balance. But before sailing and staying in “It can be diffi cult to have that balance. Docklands, he lived in a more typical family I have competing interests. I love my work home in Kew and never imagined what life but, like other people, have to balance that in this harbour-side suburb would entail. against family time and there’s always that “Before I came here I had no idea of what commitment to the boat. So, I make extra life would be like in Docklands,” he said. “It eff ort to maintain that balance,” he said. He was a foreign environment to me.” likes to start early so he can spend more time But soon he started appreciating the with loved ones, including his boat Nilubon. unique lifestyle and blended into the local residential and yet very close to city life,” he “Th e ocean has always attracted to me. “It’s about fi nding time to be productive at community. said. I plan to sail the boat to Whitsundays and work and at home,” he said. “And being this “I really enjoyed my time on the boat. It Although he is now living off the water beyond some day in the future.” close to everything in Docklands has really was a small but close knit community who with his partner Heather and his boat has When he is not sailing or spending time helped me to save that time, especially in stayed on their boats there. Th ere was a been moved to St Kilda, Prof Oldfi eld said he with Heather and his family, Prof Oldfi eld is commuting.” lot of comradery but also an opportunity remained very connected to the boat and the working. He also said he would not want to live for solitude on the water at the edge of the water. He is a physiology professor at Monash anywhere but Docklands at the moment. bustling Docklands precinct,” he said. “Even though it’s no longer in Victoria University, a neuroscientist and a National “Th ere’s a certain level of comfort in living After the eight months, Prof Oldfi eld Harbour, the boat is very central to me,” he Health and Medical Research Council fellow. here. It’s a very easy lifestyle and it’s a luxury decided to make his stay in Docklands said. He has his own research group at Monash to have a home in Docklands, so close to more permanent and bought a Yarra’s Edge “It’s a traditional style 50 foot ketch where his research focus had been on the the city but, with a frontage to the water, no apartment. designed by the famous US boat designer relationship between the brain and appetite, sense of being landlocked, it suits me,” he “I decided to get my land legs and get John Alden so it requires a lot of attention which impact directly on obesity and ways said. an apartment here. Yarra’s Edge is very and eff ort. But I love it.” to treat it.

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Owners’ Corporation Law Check the balcony and terrace rules fi rst Th e OC and VCAT were concerned with not apply to his situation and installed the note and take action. In a recent VCAT decision, a lot the fact that other owners in the building that additions regardless. Owners and potential purchasers need to looked out on the shade sails might suff er Indeed, all lot owners and owners’ be aware when deciding to live in ground owner in a Docklands building an adverse amenity eff ect. Furthermore, the corporations in Victoria should learn from fl oor or podium level apartments that there has been ordered to remove precedent eff ect was taken into account in this case, especially given the cost involved are massive risks from fl ying debris and that other owners might be emboldened to between these two parties from a three- rubbish from above. Unless there is a very shade sails and a permanently- install their own structures should they be day hearing with lawyers on both sides widespread support from all owners to make affi xed clothesline from his allowed to remain in place. and with multiple witnesses being called changes to the common property (assuming Accordingly, VCAT ordered the removal of to give evidence and be subject to cross that the architect of the building and the terrace, in breach of the rules of the shade sails and clothesline forthwith. examination. local council approve of the changes) then the owners’ corporation (OC). Th e case raises an interesting question VCAT found that the lot owner’s failure it is unlikely that much can be done for an about a lot owner’s right to take proactive to take specialist independent legal advice owner or resident in this situation. action to protect their lot (and seemingly prior to purchase counted against his Th is VCAT decision confi rms that invoking Th e shade sails were installed by the themselves and their guests) from rubbish position. a self-help remedy to mitigate the risk of owner shortly after purchasing the lot. and debris falling from above. Ultimately, In addition, I would add that specialist damage can also land you in hot water. Th e owner claimed that the sails were to while there might be legitimate concerns building surveyor advice should also be Remember – always check, check and prevent cigarette butts, debris and glass from about safety, the OC rules nevertheless provided as the interface between common check again. units above him striking the terrace and prevail. property. Lot boundaries are diffi cult to potentially causing injury and damage. Th e lot owner made enquiries about his determine and, indeed, the principles of VCAT found, however, that the rules of rights to install these structures prior to interpretation for fi nding common property the owners’ corporation were clear that purchase with the OC manager and was told boundaries are uncertain and, frankly, are a Tom Bacon permission was required from all relevant that he would not be able to proceed with dog’s breakfast. Other states and territories Tom Bacon is the principal authorities such as the council and from the the structures without a special resolution. have clear and unambiguous statutory lawyer of Strata Title Lawyers. OC before the works to install the structures Ultimately the lot owner took his own defi nitions of lot and common property [email protected] could proceed. view that the legislation and the rules did boundaries. Legislators in Victoria – take

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SKYPAD Living Urban forests in a concrete jungle urban forestry. From the time of Jeff erson heat is a slow-motion disaster”, and they exhibitions and community events through For a seventh consecutive year to the present day, she writes of presidents, advocate for changing how we respond to which it will examine the liveability of our plant explorers, visionaries, citizen activists heat from viewing it as a specifi c emergency 21st century urban environment. And it will Melbourne has been named and scientists, whose arboreal passions have to seeing it as an ongoing stress. do so under the themes of: shaped and ornamented their nation’s cities. So where does this leave our high-density the world’s most liveable city ■ Carbon neutral futures; Moving to modern day Melbourne, trees precincts, which typically still feature by the Economist Intelligence are again being recognised as positive expanses of heat retaining concrete and ■ Social diversity; attributes of a great city. A key diff erence sparse or waning vegetation? Unit (EIU) - but how liveable ■ Digitally enabled infrastructures; and now is that they are viewed increasingly Enter the Urban Forest Fund – this is a new are our fast growing high density pragmatically. Described in terms of “green program hosted by the City of Melbourne, ■ Urban memory and imagination. precincts? infrastructure”, their utilitarian benefi ts which aims to accelerate greening across the According to Dr Anderson, the project are believed manifold – with mature trees city. Th e Urban Forest Fund off ers matched aims to be a conduit for exchanging cleaning air, reducing fl ood risk, lowering fi nancial support to new greening projects, information on the long-term liveability of Skipping over the vexed issue of what the impact of vehicular noise, as well as such as green spaces, tree planting, vertical our cities. So, if you are interested in what precisely the EUI measures when assessing (more subjectively) decreasing stress and greening or green roofs. might make our high-density precincts “liveability”, it is interesting that its boosting happiness. Furthermore, together But wait, there’s more! “more liveable”, keep an eye on the assessment is based on what is “most and these aspects are believed to positively RMIT, in partnership with Lendlease, happenings at the Knowledge Market! least challenging” – meaning that the EUI impact property values – a case of money is conducting a project that explores the If you would like links to the research or fi nds Melbourne to be the least challenging growing off trees! ongoing development of Victoria Harbour organisations mentioned, please visit and city in which to live, rather than the “best” However, arguably the greatest and the wider Docklands precinct. like SkyPad Living on Facebook. place per se. contribution of green infrastructure for Called the “Th e Exchange: Prototyping In contrast, one of the traditional Melburnians is in terms of heat reduction. Community Engagement in Victoria Janette Corcoran hallmarks of a great city was its greenery – By actively cooling the urban landscape, Harbour”, it is a 12-month project located in Apartment living expert tree-lined streets and accessible parkland. green infrastructure aids in reducing energy the Knowledge Market near the Docklands https://www.facebook. usage and carbon dioxide emissions, while Library. Recently this green-city perspective has been com/SkyPadLiving/ captured by Jill Jonnes in her book Urban also decreasing the risk of heat stress or Led by RMIT academics, Dr Charles Forests wherein she relates stories about the heatstroke. As colourfully described by Anderson and Dr Michaela Prescott, this founding mothers and fathers of American Melbourne University researchers, “extreme project includes workshops, forums,

Chamber Update

City of Melbourne Christmas marketing Important dates: days and included a champagne cruise, Our members include the largest business Melbourne is the Christmas Docklands-themed cocktails and a four in the Docklands precinct such as the AFL, ■ Expressions of interest open: August 25 to course networking dinner; Harbour Town and Th e Atlantic Group but capital of Australia and who September 7; we also have a multitude of sole traders. ■ A business listing on our website – www. Our three purposes are to promote doesn’t love the decorations and ■ Christmas marketing campaign: docklandscc.com.au – which ranks on Docklands, promote our member businesses November 13 to December 25; and the front page of Google for basically all yuletide appeal of Docklands and advocate on behalf of the precinct. search terms related to Docklands; from late November through to ■ Christmas Festival: November 24 to We think we do it really well but we’d December 25. ■ A minimum spend on social media invite you to ask any questions you might December 25? advertising equal to your membership have. ■ By becoming a chamber member you investment primarily through our Our executive committee, executive offi cer expose yourself to over $1000 worth of Facebook profi le with 114k followers; and media director are all available to be 100 per cent – yes! Th at’s right, 100 per cent incentives! reached at any time. of businesses who participated in the City of Networking works and becoming a ■ First-in / fi rst-served sponsored tickets to If you’d like to know more then please visit Melbourne marketing campaign in 2016 said Docklands Chamber of Commerce member external events; our website – www.docklandscc.com.au that they would do so again. should be your fi rst step in doing business ■ Approved posting and advertising Th e marketing campaign aims to in the precinct but we make the decision through our newsletter; draw visitors to enjoy the unique festive eff ortless. Benefi ts total over $1000 for just a Shane Wylie experience our precinct off ers and ultimately ■ micro membership ($100) and include: Access to our invite-only Docklands Media Director bring more business to you. stakeholder forums where the movers ■ Two tickets to all of our network e vents, Applications to be part of the 2017 and shakers of Melbourne share the latest www.docklandscc.com.au dinners and special occasions. We have Christmas campaign opened on August 25 information about upcoming events and between six and eight of these each year and close on September 7. You can also view activations; and the fact sheet and full details on our blog: and feature our member businesses. Th e ■ www.docklandscc.com.au/blog/ last event was completely reserved in two Member-fi rst promotion.

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Question: What do you think of Melbourne’s unpredictable weather? DOCKLANDS

THIREINDAR MIN, 26, STUDENT, CARLTON SUNDAR SRINIVASAN, 55, ENGINEER, GREENVALE SAJA KHALIFA, 20, STUDENT, OAK PARK

It really annoys me because I cannot stand the Melbourne is always like that, so I am used to it. Melbourne’s weather just makes this place very cold. If it rains here the temperature just drops and It’s unpredictable weather but it is understood unique. Yesterday I was soaking wet coming into I never know whether to bring an umbrella. It also that that’s how it’s going to be. Sometimes it rains the city, but once I arrived it had stopped raining. makes it very hard to decide what to wear in the and sometimes it changes to being cold. Th ere’s I was so angry at the time but now it’s something morning. nothing really new about it. to laugh about. You cannot really prepare for Melbourne weather, you’ve just got to go with it and get used to it.

LISA STRAIN, 36, ENGINEER, ST KILDA NIKHIL SINGH, 28, CONSULTANT, MOONEE PONDS DANIEL HARRIS, 44, MECHANICAL FITTER, DOCKLANDS

I think the weather is really interesting. You’ve I really like it. I think it is really diff erent having It’s really cold sometimes, you should always bring always got to be prepared for changing weather. I four seasons in one day. I prefer the weather in a jacket, but today is a beautiful day. Sometimes don’t always carry an umbrella with me but I really Melbourne, I know a lot of other people don’t but the weather can be awful and I cannot get out of should. You should always wear a lot of layers too. I like the cold weather. Melbourne has the perfect bed but other times Melbourne has lovely weather. weather for me.

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Fun outing for fl uffy dog open 24/7 | age or breed, he knew one thing for sure – Casper the Samoyed had a fun Casper was very active. Casper knew how to make his fi tness sexy & wild | day out in NewQuay with his demands heard. temporary carer Sam Steer. “He barks when he is not being walked,” genuine escorts | Sam said. Sam said he would never let Casper off Casper’s owner is the construction leash, because “he would never come back”. manager at NewQuay’s boardwalk removal Th e young Samoyed was apparently very project and is also Sam’s boss. excited to be at the harbour and he would Sam said it was Casper’s fi rst time in jump into the water if he had the chance. Docklands and he made himself very busy Casper was also one of the most watching birds and pedestrians. photogenic dogs ever featured in Docklands Th ough Sam had not known Casper for News, looking straight into the camera in long and was not sure of the fl uff y dog’s every single photo taken of him.

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What Women Want Sometimes life just happens

Sometimes life just happens. Life just happens, in spite of what you thought was going to happen or what you were thinking you were trying to achieve.

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Th e Sudanese-born Muslim Australian Health and Wellbeing author, activist and broadcaster gave her list of top fi ve books that she would take with her at the Desert Island Books event held at Library at Th e Dock on August 26. Her fi ve books are: Hunger by Roxane Sleep and your wellbeing Gay, the Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling, Th e Name of Th e Wind by Patrick term choices for your overall wellbeing and Th e following lifestyle choices, may assist Rothfuss, Behold the Dreamers by Imbolo quality of life. you to a better night’s sleep: Mbue, and Th e Quran. Lack of good quality sleep has Duration of sleep varies depending on ■ Practicing mindful eating; African-Australian journalist Santilla life stages, and is based on gender, age and been linked to poor dietary Chingaipe hosted the discussion, where physical demands. Research suggests for the ■ Eating a well-balanced diet; choices. Ms Abdel-Magied also talked about the average adult seven to eight and a half hours ■ Optimum hydration; production of her memoir Yassmin’s of good quality sleep is ideal. During this Story, written at the age of 23, her Research has shown people who do time of rest and restoration, cellular repair ■ Meditation; upbringing, and her personal connection not get enough sleep have an increased takes place. ■ A bedtime routine; to each of the fi ve books. tendency to choose foods high in fats and Unfortunately, in today’s world there are sugars. Th ey are also more likely to have a many external demands and stresses which ■ A morning routine; Ms Abdel-Magied also mentioned high intake and reliance on caff eine. stop us from switching off to get a good several other books that have helped ■ Physical exercise; Th ese nutritional choices add to the cycle night’s sleep. If you are going to bed after shape her worldview, including of increased fatigue and poor sleep quality, 10pm, getting less than seven hours sleep, ■ Decreased caff eine consumption; and Captalism, Socialism and Democracy, Th e which, in turn, add to a compromised or waking up during the night, your sleep is Geography of Th oughts, Against Elections, ■ Eliminating stressors in your life. immune system and a reduction in wellbeing being compromised. Orientalism and Th e Song of the Lioness. Switching off all backlit devices and and overall health. Th ere are certain aspects to life, which are stimulating devices such as the TV an hour She had been a host on ABC’s radio Research has also shown poor quality unavoidable in getting a full eight and a half prior to bedtime program Australia Wide and used to work sleep accelerates the skins ageing process hours of great sleep. Increasing your quality of Zs at night is at an oil rig as a mechanical engineer. from free radical damage. Th is includes having small children who often multifactorial and seeing a health Waking up tired is common. But it is not are dependent on you. If this is the stage Desert Island Books with Yassmin Abdel- practitioner with a holistic approach, may normal. of life you are in, accept this is for now, be Magied was a sell-out free public event benefi t you and your long-term health. Sleep’s purpose is repair and restoration. gentle on yourself and rest wherever the day held by Melbourne Library Services. When this is compromised, daily tasks can allows you to. Previous years’ Desert Island Books become diffi cult. With great sleep, memory, Times of grief and high stress also wreak guests included personalities such as cognition, immune and digestive function havoc on your sleep cycles, so being gentle Melbourne photographer Matt Irwin, work better. with yourself, and seek support from health actor Alan Brough and radio presenter Th e benefi ts of restorative sleep include Guest Columnist - Erin Burns practitioners to assist you. Myf Warhurst. improved mood, physical and emotional If you are feeling at your optimum and Erin Burns from Push! Fitness resilience, and better hormonal function. mentally focused, you are more inclined to is a Registered Nutritionist and has been in the health industry Th erefore, great sleep will ensure you’re make better health choices surrounding your for over 10 years. feeling your best and will lead to better long- nutrition and physical health.

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Local teams New basketball team in the mix for glory receives warm welcome

Docklands’ two ice hockey With the spring season of Active Melbourne City Sport (AMCS) just kicking off , the basketball teams are in the mix for the competition has welcomed two teams from Penguin Random House. Goodall Cup when the fi nals Penguin Random House (PRH) heard tends to go for walks, take yoga classes and start on September 2. about AMCS through a colleague’s even squeeze in a quick 30-minute run on partner who already participated in the their lunch breaks, according to Ms Teague. All the fi nals are being played here in competition. “We also enjoy sitting at the lunch table and Docklands on Saturday, September 2 and having a chat to our colleagues from other Also, being close to the Harbour Sunday, September 3. parts of the business,” she said. Esplanade courts, members from Th e Australian Ice Hockey League (AIHL) Penguin Random House have managed Other sporting activities outside of work fi nals consist of the top four teams at the end to catch a game or two on lunch breaks. that the team members participate in are of the regular home and away season playing women’s AFL, netball, jiu jitsu and soccer. Th e team members had been interested for the Goodall Cup during three games – in in joining the competition in Docklands Penguin Random House is one of 50 a single elimination tournament. for the past few years and discussions companies that compete every week at the Melbourne Ice won the minor premiership fi nally came into fruition in 2017. Docklands Sports Courts. after fi nishing on top of the ladder. Th e When it came to choosing a sport to Th e benefi ts of breaking up the work day and Mustangs came home with a great second play in Docklands, the team voted and getting some exercise are well known and half of the season. On the bottom of the decided to go for basketball. Th e group Look out everyone. Here comes Penguin Random House. shown with Penguin Random House’s two ladder mid-way through the season, they doesn’t have any favourite sports team teams as well as the other teams that play have come from nowhere to make the fi nals or players but “strive to play like Michael during their lunch times. in fourth place but are the in-form team. Jordan and dunk like Shaquille O’Neal. “Our team is a mixed bag of Penguin Active Melbourne City Sports off ers soccer, A home-town derby grudge match awaits It’s still a work in progress.” Random House staff who are keen to get basketball, netball, barefoot bowls, touch fans on September 2 at 3pm in the fi rst semi- outside and break a sweat on their lunch Team manager Sophie Teague said: “We football and dodgeball competitions, all fi nal. Th e second semi-fi nal sees Canberra breaks – all while clearing our heads and were really lucky to be registered as we held at the Docklands Sports Courts and Brave take on Perth Th under later at 6pm. having a laugh.” had only just missed the registration Flagstaff Gardens venues each week during O’Brien Group Arena is expecting all games deadline. AMCS was extremely helpful “Playing basketball takes approximately lunchtime. to be sold out. and effi cient in registering our two teams one hour (at most!) out of our lunch breaks Th e spring season has already commenced and supplying us with the game fi xtures.” on a Wednesday. It’s well worth it for all the Th e AIHL is also providing fans anywhere in so head down at lunchtime to check out the benefi ts and increases our productivity well the world the ability to tune in via a pay-per- When asked who the captain of the teams competition and people having fun. Register into the afternoon.” view off ering at www.experience.theaihl. was, Ms Teague said they “share the your interests in the Autumn 2018 Season com workload of captain responsibilities”. When not playing basketball, the PRH staff now at amcs.melbourne.vic.gov.au