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A CITY FOR PEOPLE 2 4 HOUR CITY VIBRANT SAFE AND ACCESSIBLE

AIDS 2014 STEPPING UP THE PACE

SPOTLIGHT ON DOCKLANDS A TOP DESTINATION

MELBOURNE.VIC.GOV.AU LORD MAYOR’S MESSAGE

If begging is done by professionals or Last year, 11 people were diverted to the involves violence or the threat of it, it is diversion program; six of them accessed obviously a police matter and there are support through the Salvation Army. legal consequences. Begging is a criminal offence in . A recent month-long operation of this kind in the resulted in Of course it’s no crime to be homeless, 24 people being referred to the diversion mentally ill or down on your luck. However, program. Of those, 15 people accessed those genuinely in need in Melbourne can support through the Salvation Army which always get a free meal and usually a bed to has helped to provide them with a pathway sleep in. to a better life. Most beggars are either known to police The program has achieved a 45 per cent or welfare agencies such as the Salvation success rate. This is an outstanding result. Army. The money they collect usually funds drugs or alcohol. They need help. None of us likes to think there are people on our streets, in our city, who desperately Around this time last year, after a flood of need our help but get none - or, worse, get complaints, I convened two meetings of a criminal and legal response to a health police, magistrates, the City of Melbourne, and life problem. the Salvation Army and the Public Interest Legal Clearing House in which we initiated In this way, with all agencies working Lord Mayor Robert Doyle at the Lord Mayor’s together, perhaps we can help those who Commendations 2014. To find out more visit page 7. a new approach. It was clear we needed a new approach. need primary health or mental health services and basic support. Surely that is We agreed on a plan. All beggars would worth a try. In every project the City of Melbourne be charged and required to attend court undertakes, we have our people in on a nominated day, but then be put on This issue of Melbourne is dedicated to mind: our residents, our business a compulsory diversion program by a many other initiatives and projects which owners, our workers, our students, magistrate. Legal representation would be make Melbourne a better place for all people to enjoy. I hope you enjoy reading it. our visitors, our tourists and our less available in a timely and effective way. fortunate. The diversion program would be pretty basic: attend at the Salvos, and get a One issue that affects everyone in health check with some counselling and Melbourne is begging. advice; take advantage of the available health, training and employment There are three types: the aggressive, opportunities; and stay off the streets. whose confronting and threatening Robert Doyle, Lord Mayor approach is often to women; the assertive; and the passive, who sit with a little sign, @LordMayorMelb motionless, for hours.

CONTENTS

FEATURES REGULARS

06 2014 MELBOURNE AWARDS 02 LORD MAYOR’S MESSAGE 05 YOUR SAY Acknowledging our inspirational Melburnians Letters, tweets and a little love from our friends 08 AIDS 2014 05 CITY NEWS STEPPING UP THE PACE Next steps for the precinct renewal, revitalising city retail All eyes will be on Melbourne as we host the 20th International AIDS Conference 12 EVENTS CALENDAR 17 YOUR NEIGHBOURHOOD 09 SPOTLIGHT ON DOCKLANDS Find out about the weird and wonderful classes that Laneway Learning has hosted A top destination for visitors and residents 18 MELBOURNE LOVE

Discover a different side to taxi life at 10 24 HOUR CITY City Gallery’s latest exhibition Hello Yellow Our vision to create a vibrant, 19 YOUR COUNCIL safe and accessible city 20 YOUR OFFER

Cover: Youth Projects outreach team members (left to right) Emilie, Chito and Julie in Hosier Lane preparing for another night out on Melbourne streets. Youth Projects outreach teams make sure counselling, support and health care are available to people sleeping rough on our streets.

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DRAFT 2014-15 $3M Kathleen Syme Library and Community Centre CONTINUE THE ROLLOUT OF PROJECTS UNDER THE BICYCLE ANNUAL PLAN PLAN 2012-16 AND BUDGET

A greener, better connected Melbourne that supports and inspires its residents, workers and visitors is at the heart of the second year of Council’s four-year vision for the city to be delivered through the draft 2014-15 Annual Plan and Budget.

‘Last year, Council unveiled its vision for a bold, inspirational and sustainable Melbourne. In 2014-15, we’re getting on with delivering on that vision,’ Lord Mayor Robert Doyle said. $6.96M ‘STREET BY STREET, WE ARE GREENING TO CREATE NEW AND OUR CITY BY CREATING NEW PARKS AND IMPROVE EXISTING GARDENS AND INCREASING TREE COVER ...’ PARKS AND OPEN SPACES Creating new and improved open spaces across the city, continuing the expansion of the city’s bicycle network, and completing new community facilities such as the Our draft 2014-15 Annual Plan and Budget will keep delivering Kathleen Syme Library and Community Centre are the highlights quality infrastructure for a growing city and the services residents of a $99.3 million investment in infrastructure set out in the draft and ratepayers expect, while keeping spending growth below CPI. 2014-15 Annual Plan and Budget. ‘In 2013, the City of Melbourne welcomed 11,000 new residents, ‘Street by street, we are greening our city by creating new parks making us the fastest growing municipality in ,’ the and gardens and increasing tree cover. Block by block we are Lord Mayor said. ‘This is a disciplined budget that recognises making the city safer for cyclists by installing new bike lanes, the challenges and opportunities of providing for a booming and suburb by suburb, we’re providing the very best community population.’ facilities,’ the Lord Mayor said.

The City of Melbourne will deliver $374 million in services and To find out more about Council’s many programs almost $100 million in infrastructure in 2014-15 while paving the and services go to page 10 and 11. way for the largest investment in Council history, the renewal of the Queen Victoria Market. FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT www.bit.ly/MELBbudget14

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LETTER OF THE MONTH

GARDEN CITY I just wanted to offer feedback on my delight with the meadow on the river side of Flinders Street and Exhibition Street. I have recently moved to working in the city from St Kilda Road and just love looking out the window at the meadow every day, and walking next to the flowers and up to the pop-up veggie patch on Federation Square at lunch time. I just wanted to say thank you, and please keep this garden going in the future. It’s so lovely to see such abundant nature so close to the city. Laura Benson, St Kilda Road We feature letters from our readers, so please share with us at [email protected]

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BEYOND THE HOMES FOR 10 YEAR SAFE CITY PEOPLE FINANCIAL PLAN

We want our city to be a Our population is growing Planning the next 10 years place where everyone feels quickly, with 11,000 new is an important pathway safe, connected and able to be part of our residents last year alone. for us to manage growth and provide a community at any time of the day or night. financially sustainable city for everyone. It is expected to nearly double by 2031 Don’t miss your opportunity to comment and we will need well-designed homes our The City of Melbourne will be holding a on our draft strategy. Public feedback is residents can afford. We began a housing number of activities to hear your thoughts open from 11 June. conversation with our discussion paper on ways we can live within our means, Future Living, which has informed our while delivering the city we want. draft Housing Strategy­ — don’t miss your opportunity to have your say in June/July.

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CITY NEWS

NEXT STEPS FOR

THE QUEEN

VICTORIA MARKET PRECINCT RENEWAL MAKING A GREAT

We are on our way to developing a MARKET EVEN BETTER master plan for the Queen Victoria Market Precinct Renewal. Since late 2013, we have conducted two stages WHAT ARE of community engagement. The THE NEXT STEPS? second phase recently finished after four weeks of discussions that will We will release a report on the shape the future of the market and second phase of community surrounding precinct. engagement outcomes soon.

Our aim is to preserve the market’s heritage These community discussions and ideas Later this year we will again invite you and authentic atmosphere, while allowing were shared on our Participate Melbourne to join the conversation and provide the market precinct to evolve to meet the website. We also had many people visit feedback on the draft master plan, contemporary needs of traders, shoppers the market’s Engagement Hub to learn before it is finalised in June 2015. We and the growing city. more about the emerging plan and to give will then begin work on implementing feedback. The input provided will inform the master plan. In the second phase of community the draft master plan. engagement, we asked the community for We will continue to work closely with their ideas on the market’s heritage, open the management of Queen Victoria FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT space, car parking, access, retail, hospitality, Market and traders to ensure we www.bit.ly/MELBqvm events and activities. retain the vibrant market experience 12717 COM QVM 4page phamplet FA2.indd 1-2 Melburnians love. The market will continue to trade Thanks to everyone who participated in the discussions throughout the renewal and any period THANK YOU and provided valuable ideas and opinions. of major or minor works.

REVITALISING CITY RETAIL

Melbourne is fast becoming The move allows shoppers to enjoy the city Australia’s pre-eminent shopping after work each weekday. and entertainment destination with With the inclusion of Emporium Melbourne the recent announcement that retail (pictured), Melbourne Central and GPO, trading hours are extending to 7pm this retail precinct will be truly unique to nightly for an area covering two city Australia, boasting almost 1000 local and blocks from Latrobe Street to the international retailers in a best-in-class Bourke Street Mall. shopping environment. Late night shopping until 9pm will continue The initiative was driven by the Emporium on Thursday and Friday nights. Melbourne complex, and announced by the Lord Mayor.

MELBOURNE JUNE - JULY 5 A CITY FOR PEOPLE 2 2014 MELBOURNE AWARDS

NOMINATE AN INSPIRATIONAL MELBURNIAN

The Melbourne Awards acknowledge the inspirational achievements of those who have helped shape Melbourne into the remarkable city it is today.

From large corporations to small community groups and individuals, the Melbourne Awards celebrate those who make Melbourne a truly unique place to live, visit and do business. The awards honour significant ! contributions to Melbourne’s sustainability, AWARDS ARE OPEN UNDER community and profile, and recognise one THESE CATEGORIES. outstanding individual as the Melburnian of the Year. Within these categories, winners 2 are recognised across three separate divisions: corporation, ‘Melbourne is a unique 2013 Melburnian of the Year, Major Brendan Nottle community organisation and and remarkable city individual. because of its people. as well as the necessary supports to help ... Melburnians are them get back on their feet,’ he said. CONTRIBUTION TO SUSTAINABILITY passionate about Major Nottle also had some advice to This award celebrates projects those considering nominating for the or activities that create a more looking out for each 2014 awards. ‘If you are an individual, environmentally sustainable city other.’ organisation or community group that through advancements in sustainable is making a contribution to this city, innovation and design, or the then I strongly encourage you to use development of new sustainable the Melbourne Awards to inform the projects or programs. Our 2013 Melburnian of the Year, Major broader public about your work. Our city Brendan Nottle, has become synonymous is amazing primarily due to the incredible CONTRIBUTION TO COMMUNITY with the work of the Salvation Army in contributions often made behind the Melbourne and oversees daily operations scenes,’ he said. This award celebrates projects or in the central city, selflessly committing his activities that enhance the lives and life to helping those less fortunate. Major wellbeing of residents and workers Nottle said the award was a reflection of DO YOU KNOW AN INSPIRATIONAL through new approaches to community the importance Melburnians place on social MELBURNIAN? services and volunteer work. issues. ‘Melbourne is a unique and remarkable Nominations are open until 16 June CONTRIBUTION TO PROFILE city because of its people. Collectively, This award celebrates projects or Melburnians are generally passionate about TO REGISTER OR FOR MORE activities that have built Melbourne’s looking out for each other. I would love to INFORMATION, VISIT reputation as a centre for business, see Melbourne become a city where people www.bit.ly/MELBawards sport, entertainment, knowledge and have a range of housing options that culture. provide safe and secure accommodation #MELBAWARDS

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CALLING ALL A NEW PAGE FOR YOUNG WRITERS

Are you or someone you know YOUNG WRITERS passionate about writing and want to share it with the world? Then enter our inaugural Young Writers At the City of Melbourne, we want to Melbourne’s love for writing is evident Award. inspire and acknowledge our talented across the city. With a diverse range of young writers who bring fresh ideas boutique publishers, passionate book This is your chance to submit your best and imagination to our creative city. sellers, and innovative writing events, Melbourne has something for every writer poem, short story, comic or graphic and reader. short story to us. The new Young Writers Award showcases the outstanding writing talent Melbourne You must be aged 10 to 25 years to has to offer and is part of celebrating enter. Creative writing will be judged in Melbourne’s status as a UNESCO City of Melbourne’s love for four age categories: 10 to 13 years, 14 Literature. Melbourne is one of only five writing is evident to 17 years, 18 to 21 years and 22 to 25 UNESCO Cities of Literature in the world !years. across the city. and is internationally recognised. Finalists will have their work published online with winners receiving cash This competition is open to emerging We are proud to be supporting our creative prizes. writers across Victoria and highlights the community and encouraging conversation importance of nurturing and strengthening 2Entries open 30 April, 2014 and close literary exchanges and opportunities. We and participation. on 31 August, 2014. Winners will be are excited to introduce this award which announced in November 2014. FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT demonstrates our commitment to support So get your creative minds in gear and www.bit.ly/MELByoungwriters opportunities for all types of writers. send us your best writing.

LORD MAYOR’S COMMENDATIONS

Starting in 2005, the Lord Mayor’s Since 2005, more than 380 small business Commendations acknowledge and proprietors and 13 generational family celebrate the long-term commitment businesses have received commendations. of independent small business Do you know someone who has been in proprietors. business for many years in the City of Melbourne? These are small businesses who have stood Applications for 2014 are open until the test of time and are a vital part of our Friday 13 June. city retail and business landscape.

The Lord Mayor’s Commendations are FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT community-led by an active peer group www.bit.ly/MELBcommendations who are members of the Lord Mayor’s Lord Mayor Robert Doyle and Kay Craddock AM, Commendations Advisory Group. Chair of Lord Mayor’s Commendations Advisory Group.

MELBOURNE JUNE - JULY 7 PAINT THE TOWN RED Photographer – Sharon Walker – Sharon Photographer

CULTURAL PROGAM HIGHLIGHTS

Melbourne is the place to be during AIDS 2014.

18 - 25 JUL PAINT THE TOWN RED To celebrate AIDS 2014, over 30 of Melbourne’s most stunning and historic buildings will be projecting red lights AIDS 2014 on their facades. Buildings include Parliament House, , Eureka Tower, Melbourne Museum, STEPPING UP THE PACE Royal Exhibition Building, Arts Centre Melbourne, Hamer Hall, the Old Treasury All eyes will be on Melbourne ‘Melbourne’s position as the host city Building, AAMI Stadium and others. highlights our commitment to ending HIV during July when we host the 20th 19 JUL and supporting the many organisations International AIDS Conference, one of LANEWAY PROJECT the biggest conferences ever held in working on the cause. Local street artists and international Australia. Delegates and locals will also be able youth delegates from the 20th to enjoy the extensive range of cultural International AIDS Conference will Lord Mayor Robert Doyle said that activities and events, created especially for collaborate on a mural in one of being chosen to host such a prestigious the conference,’ the Lord Mayor said. Melbourne’s iconic laneways. The mural conference cements Melbourne’s status as will depict their vision of a HIV-free the preferred city for business events in From 18 July to 25 July, more than 100 generation. Supported by the Lord Australia. organisations will deliver a diverse cultural Mayor’s Charitable Foundation. ‘More than 14,000 delegates are expected events program in support of AIDS 2014. 24 JUL to flood into Melbourne for the 20th MELBOURNE CONVERSATIONS International AIDS Conference, which will FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT focus on the latest issues in HIV science, We have the opportunity to hear www.bit.ly/MELBwhatson policy and practice. first-hand from eminent scientists and researchers from across the globe at the Melbourne Town Hall. Learn about the latest HIV and AIDS research and EMILY LANGRIDGE scientific initiatives on how the vision for IN LES MISÉRABLES an HIV-free generation can be realised.

Melbournian Emily Langridge has been cast in the beloved role of Cosette in Cameron Mackintosh’s Australian production of Les Misérables, premiering at Her Majesty’s Theatre.

Emily is excited about her upcoming part in Les more are set to be seen this year, Les Misérables Misérables and sees the production as an important included. Having the show run in Melbourne gives addition to Melbourne’s vibrant theatre scene. people another reason to visit this beautiful, cultural city if they haven’t already. ‘Les Misérables is a dream show for a lot of performers, and is a show that also has a huge following with the public, so I feel incredibly lucky to be a part of Find out more about: Victor Hugo: Les Misérables from something that has such a powerful effect on people. page to stage at the State Library Victoria on page 12 ‘Melbourne has a great theatre scene, there are some Les Misérables is a supporting partner of AIDS 2014. fantastic productions which have played here and

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With a state-of-the-art library, community hub, world-class marinas and much more, Docklands is continuing to evolve into a top destination for visitors and residents alike.

Docklands Coordination Committee Co-Chair Councillor Kevin Louey said that Docklands plays an important role in Melbourne being a global city. ‘We have put a lot of our innovative thinking and resources into Docklands, focusing on connecting spaces and places, and we continue to add to an already exciting program of community activities. ‘While Docklands continues to be one of the largest urban renewal projects in Australia, it FAST FACTS still retains its strong sense of community and is becoming a place for people,’ said • In 2007, Docklands became the Cr Louey. city’s newest neighbourhood when it was officially integrated into the The Docklands Community and Place Plan municipality. (DCPP) was launched officially in 2012 by the Lord Mayor Robert Doyle and the Minister for • Docklands currently has more than Planning, . The DCPP outlines 7,000 residents, and by 2025 this Docklands projects that Places Victoria is expected to grow to more than and the City of Melbourne are delivering or 20,000. partnering to deliver. • Docklands has 29,000 workers, and Now into its second stage of development, by 2025 this is expected to grow to Docklands is an outstanding example of how 60,000. public space can be successfully transformed • To date, Docklands has attracted into a place for the whole community. more than $8.5 billion of private investment. FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT • Docklands is a 190 hectare site, www.bit.ly/MELBdocklibrary including 44 hectares of water.

Just minutes from the city centre, escape for a DOCKLANDS TO DO LIST while and discover what Docklands has to offer.

MELBOURNE STAR OBSERVATION WHEEL PORTABLE LANDSCAPE DOCKLANDS WINTER FIREWORKS OPEN DAILY UNTIL LATE 2015 FRIDAY 4 JULY TO FRIDAY 22 AUGUST The Melbourne Star is the only giant Five brightly coloured containers have Friday night fireworks will be the observation wheel in the Southern been repurposed and customised to create centrepiece of Docklands this winter and all Hemisphere, giving a unparalleled 360º a temporary park located on the waterfront eyes will turn to the sky for a spectacular views and an unique way to enjoy the at Harbour Esplanade. This space to relax light display. Watch nine unique shows city sights. and enjoy the Docklands scenery will be in throughout July and August. Why not place until late 2015. get a ringside seat at one of Docklands, LIBRARY AT THE DOCK waterfront restaurants? Choose from casual OPEN FROM 31 MAY DOCKLANDS COMMUNITY FORUM dining and family friendly venues, to fine WEDNESDAY 25 JUNE Our new world-class Library at The Dock dining and relaxed pubs. offers so much and welcomes people into Docklands Community Forum. Meetings are COMMUNITY HUB AT THE DOCK the new civic heart of Docklands. The open to the public and are an opportunity OPENING MID 2015 three-storey design offers a traditional to share information about important library collection, digital content, free Wi-Fi, Docklands projects and discuss community Our Community Hub will include a a recording studio, creative editing suite, priorities including the future growth of community boating hub, family services, community meeting spaces, study areas, Docklands. Come along and be part of a maternal and child health services, a performance venue for over 120 people, growing Docklands Community. consulting room, large playgroup room and a gallery space. There is also a public and outdoor playground. park next to the library.

MELBOURNE JUNE - JULY 9 A CITY FOR PEOPLE

MELBOURNE A VISION TO CREATE A VIBRANT, SAFE AND ACCESSIBLE CITY

People are at the centre of everything the city has to offer, regardless of their age, we do at the City of Melbourne. ability or financial status. From newborn babies and young ‘Creating a vibrant, safe and accessible city is children, through to residents, workers, a bold and ambitious goal and there is always nightclubbers and restaurant goers. more to be done, particularly in sensitive These are the people who inhabit our areas such as homelessness, but we are on city, who make it tick and who keep it our way,’ said Cr Foster. vital at all times of the day and night. ‘Work is almost complete on several major City of Melbourne strategies, including the Of the eight goals outlined in the City of Homelessness strategy, the Beyond the Melbourne’s Council Plan 2013–17, the goal Safe City strategy and the Melbourne for All to create ‘a city for people’ is the largest and People strategy and I’m looking forward to most ambitious. seeing the changes they bring over the next A lively, vibrant, 24 hour city with clean, few years,’ said Cr Foster. well-designed public spaces contributes to Find out how the City of Melbourne works increased use and safety, said People City around the clock to help make Melbourne portfolio Chair, Councillor Richard Foster. a city for people on the opposite page. ‘Our goal is to make Melbourne an inclusive city. A place where everyone can access all

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6AM 8AM 10AM NOON

A snapshot of 24 hours in the City of Melbourne illustrates the broad remit of 8PM 6PM 4PM 2PM the organisation and how current strategies, plans and services combine to make Melbourne a great place to live, work and visit.

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The city’s recreational centres English conversation classes On Friday and Saturday nights open offering a broad range of begin at the Multicultural Hub the City of Melbourne’s four safe programs and activities, in addition to the (opposite the Queen Victoria Market) and city taxi ranks, part of the Strategy for a popular swimming pool facilities. All this community groups use the free meeting Safer City, start to get busy as visitors look activity is part of the Active Melbourne space to plan upcoming festivals and for a safe way home. Staffed by security strategy, which promotes increased events to celebrate their cultures. personnel and monitored by security participation in sport, leisure and recreation cameras, violence is kept to a minimum. Round the corner at the Drill activities for people of all ages. Hall, the city’s affordable The city’s bars and nightclubs Commuters flood into the housing centre, vulnerable members disgorge their patrons onto the city and onto newly swept of the community access vital medical city streets. Intelligent urban design in the streets and footpaths, finished with smart support and health services. Meanwhile, form of broader footpaths, increased street bluestone pavers. The bins are empty and housebound residents are visited by trees and flowers, better street furniture the baristas fire up the morning brew, while volunteers from the Friendly Visitor and lighting, have a calming effect on late children are dropped at one of the nine Program. They bring library books and night crowds in Swanston Street. help their clients participate in and feel council-owned childcare centres nearby. Nearby, the Salvation Army connected to their community. Chattering voices at the new Youth Street Teams walk the Boyd Community Hub signal Residents get home and take streets to offer support and protection to that the mothers’ groups have arrived. their dogs for walks in nearby young, tired patrons. Funded by the City While pre-schoolers peruse the library local parks. The City of Melbourne manages of Melbourne, the teams help vulnerable shelves, upstairs maternal and child health 550 hectares of parks, gardens and people make their way home with care. squares. The new Open Space Strategy appointments are underway to ensure As the city empties, the streets ensures residents and workers remain the city’s newest residents are happy and are left to the late night street within walking distance of open space as healthy. cleaners. Their 24 hour roster ensures the municipality grows. City workers and uni students the streets of Melbourne are always spill out into the streets and City restaurants and rooftop well maintained. For others the day is laneways in search of lunch. Food premises bars start to fill up with the just beginning. Local runners start their are regularly monitored and inspected evening’s patrons. Late night activation morning rituals as the purpose-designed by environmental health officers, while a programs keep people in the city longer lights go on at the Tan Track. Nearby the smoke-free zone in The Causeway lane and later, with an increased emphasis on rowing sheds begin to buzz with activity. protects alfresco diners from passive cultural activities, in line with the 24 hour city policy. smoking. FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT www.bit.ly/MELBpeoplecity

MELBOURNE JUNE - JULY 11 EVENTS CALENDAR JUN 22 A FEW OF OUR FAVOURITE THINGS

Les Misérables

6 JUN TO 10 JUN 6 JUL JUL THE AUSTRALIAN BOYS CHOIR RESERVE FORCES DAY PARADE 75 YEARS, 75 STORIES’ EXHIBITION This year marks the centenary of the The Australian Boys Choir celebrates its 17 commencement of World War I. The 75th anniversary with a free exhibition Reserve Forces Day Parade will feature showcasing its rich choral history. The former and current Navy, Army and event will be a living, singing and evolving Air Force Reservists marching from art display with interactive exhibits, hands- Government House Drive to the Northern on activities for families and children, open Forecourt of the Shrine of Remembrance, rehearsals, free performances and school where a formal parade and commemorative workshops. service will be conducted. 22 JUNE ONWARDS 11 JUL LES MISÉRABLES NAIDOC@BIRRARUNG MARR The acclaimed new production of legendary musical Les Misérables, with NAIDOC at Birrarung Marr is a community glorious new staging and dazzlingly celebration event with children’s activities at ArtPlay, a Welcome to Country and reimagined scenery inspired by the Melbourne Rare Book Week paintings of Victor Hugo, will premiere at performances from some of Aboriginal Melbourne’s Her Majesty’s Theatre. Victoria’s best musicians.

JUN TO JUL JUL 18 JUL TO 19 NOV VICTOR HUGO: LES MISÉRABLES WINTER WONDERLAND CIRCUS FROM PAGE TO STAGE SPECTACULAR 23 Take an unforgettable journey from the Wonderland Spiegeltent is the 19th-century Paris of Victor Hugo’s novel – entertainment hub of Docklands located Les Misérables to today’s blockbuster stage under the Melbourne Star Observation musical, at the State Library of Victoria. Wheel. Throughout June and July, the Featuring rare items from the collections Wonderland Spiegeltent has a diverse line of the Bibliothèque nationale de France, up of shows including comedy, acrobatics, Maison de Victor Hugo, Musée Rodin, aerial, circus, music and dance. Cameron Mackintosh Archive and others, this exhibition is a world-first. MELBOURNE 23 JUL CONVERSATIONS NITE ART Melbourne Conversations is a series of Explore contemporary art in Melbourne free talks on current and challenging through and beyond the White Cube issues that influence Melbourne’s Gallery. Art sites across the city will open intellectual culture, creativity, liveability for one night only, including commercial and sustainability galleries, artist-run spaces, museums, Image courtesy the artist and Karen Woodbury Gallery, Melbourne. Gallery, Woodbury and Karen the artist Image courtesy hidden architectural spaces and public Nite Art street commissions. FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT www.bit.ly/MELBconversations Photographer Mila Robles. Reko Rennie, Neon Natives, City of Melbourne Laneway Commission 2011.

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Open House Melbourne The Age Run Melbourne

17 JUL TO 27 JUL 9 APR TO 10 AUG MELBOURNE RARE BOOK WEEK AZTECS AT MELBOURNE MUSEUM SPORT Uncover the mysteries of the Aztec afterlife Melbourne Rare Book Week is a celebration 14 JUN of literature, history and the importance at the Melbourne Museum. See striking of the printed word in this UNESCO City statues that tell a story of belief, devotion AUSTRALIA V FRANCE of Literature. 24 libraries and cultural and human sacrifice. Over 200 cultural institutions join the book trade to present treasures and dramatic multimedia from The Qantas Wallabies will take on a series of free lectures, library tours and Mexico’s major museums are on display. France in a three Test series as part exhibitions, culminating in the Melbourne of The Castrol EDGE France Tour at Etihad Stadium. Rare Book Fair. 31 JUL TO 17 AUG MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL FILM 27 JUN 26 JUL TO 27 JUL FESTIVAL SHARELLE MCMAHON MEDAL OPEN HOUSE MELBOURNE An iconic Melbourne event, the Melbourne Open House Melbourne is a free weekend International Film Festival takes place Enjoy a fabulous night out with all your event, providing access to some of the annually in the heart of the city, presenting favourite Melbourne Vixens players. city’s most significant buildings. There are an acclaimed screening program alongside The prestigious Melbourne Vixens Most also a range of free tours and plenty of industry and celebratory events. Valuable Player award is announced on activities for the kids. the night.

27 JUN REBELS V REDS NOW ON Join us at AAMI Park as we take on the Reds for our last home game of the season. With Wallabies Quade Cooper and James Horwill (Reds) in town to visit our own Wallabies this one promises to be an absolute beauty!

27 JUL THE AGE RUN MELBOURNE The Age Run Melbourne, presented by People’s Choice, is more than just a fun run. For many participants, it’s an opportunity to give back to the community by raising funds for a cause close to their heart. It caters for all runners, with a 3km kids run, 5km run or walk, 10km run or Brooks half-marathon. Aztecs at Melbourne Museum

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MELBOURNE JUNE - JULY 13 A FRIENDLY CHAT

Local city resident Julie can’t stop smiling when talking about the City of Melbourne’s friendly visiting program.

‘For me it’s been such a worthwhile program with mutual benefits. I have made volunteer friends and my relationship with Paula, my client, has grown into a firm friendship.’ Julie started volunteering 12 months ago when she saw a friendly visiting program flyer. ‘I had recently moved to Melbourne and wanted to meet new people. After keep up to date and then pass on the attending an information session I became information to Paula. part of a diverse group of 12 volunteers ‘We also talk about our families, past from all ages, lifestyles and backgrounds. experiences and food, glorious food. The City of Melbourne gave us initial That’s an endless topic of conversation training on what to expect and our for us. program responsibilities. ‘Over Christmas we didn’t see each other Each year they provide us with further for a few weeks and we really missed training so I feel supported. each other. ‘The great thing about the friendly visiting ‘I would encourage anyone thinking program is they work on making a good of volunteering in the friendly visiting match for both parties. My main request program to find out more. It’s a really was that my client was within walking beneficial program for everyone distance since I live in the city. involved,’ said Julie. ‘The City of Melbourne matched me with Paula, a local Italian lady. We come from Interested in becoming one of our different backgrounds but I have found Friendly Visiting Program Volunteers or during our weekly visits that we enjoy isolated at home and would love to have each other’s company and always have something to chat about. a friendly face to visit you each week? Contact the City of Melbourne. ‘Paula loves to hear about the new shows and exhibitions that I have seen. There is FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT so much happening in Melbourne I use the www.bit.ly/MELBvisitingprogram City of Melbourne’s What’s On website to

The City of Melbourne says thank you to all our THANK YOU fabulous volunteers for their tireless great work! (Left to right) Paula and Julie enjoying another visit.

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Are you sick and tired of not being able to find the right place or time to exercise? Then why not make Melbourne your work out space. With many places right in the heart of the city, we encourage people of all fitness levels to enjoy the outdoors and get active.

Recently, we held Let’s Move it Melbourne — a four-day program with a range of free beginner wellbeing and fitness activities. Let’s Move it Melbourne helped to kick start regular exercise habits for people who wanted to be more active but didn’t know how to begin.

100 Ways to Move it Melbourne gets you out and about

Our latest initiative, 100 Ways to Move it Melbourne, invites our 350,000 Melbourne city workers to bring exercise back into their day by highlighting the benefits of physical activity.

100 Ways to Move it Melbourne and Let’s Move it Melbourne are initiatives of the City of Melbourne and supported by the Victorian Department of Health and VicHealth.

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CHECK OUT OUR RANGE OF FUN, FREE WANT TO GET ACTIVE AT LUNCH TIME? ACTIVITIES IN THE HEART OF THE CITY.

DITCH LUNCHTIME RETRO CITY THE DESK WALKS SPORTS SQUARE

Held at various locations Do you love walking around Retro Sports is a week-long During June, City Square will across the city, Ditch the Desk your city? Come along to our lunch time program with transform into Activity Central is an ongoing tailored health free instructor-led lunch time some age-old favourites: hula with free, fun health and and wellness program for walking session. Varied routes hooping, elastics, hopscotch, wellbeing activities such as belly office worker groups. will showcase Melbourne’s croquet, jazzercise and dancing, Bollywood dancing, parks and gardens, historic skipping. tai chi, cooking demonstrations, City workers are encouraged buildings, street art and more. yoga, zumba and meditation. to join a free modified program and go in the running to win an eight-week Download the TeamUp app. Created by VicHealth, TeamUp helps people to meet program for their company. and take part in a physical activity that suits them.

MELBOURNE JUNE - JULY 15 FIONA SWEETMAN REVEALS MELBOURNE’S MANY SECRETS WELCOMING

WAYS Irwin – Matt Photographer For ten years, tour operator Fiona ‘By offering grants, and improving laneway Sweetman of Hidden Secrets Tours conditions, the City of Melbourne has has been revealing the surprises of worked hard to change the city into a Melbourne’s famous laneways to destination for visitors. Over time I have visitors. seen laneways really come into their own.’

‘I have travelled widely and remembered from my own travels wanting to find We sponsor an inner city community and a sense of place when beehive so that local GRANTS AND visiting somewhere new. I have brought products are supported. this into my laneway tours, focusing on SPONSORSHIPS small businesses and showing Melbourne as I am always amazed locals know it.’ by the ingenuity of The City of Melbourne offers grants and Fiona also has a sustainability flavour to sponsorships which allow successful her tours, highlighting local crafts and Melburnians. applicants to deliver quality programs, initiatives. events, conferences, products and services significant to Melbourne, ‘On one tour, we have a honey tasting. ‘I can’t believe it’s been 10 years since we bringing a wide range of social and We sponsor an inner city beehive so that started and I am looking forward to many economic returns to the city. local products are supported. I am always more years showing off the best that amazed by the ingenuity of Melburnians. Melbourne has to offer,’ said Fiona. Applications for small business grants, When I speak about Melbourne’s history business event sponsorship program, and various enterprises it’s really about the event partnership program and social people, their determination and enthusiasm FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT enterprise grants open in July. over time that gives Melbourne its vibrancy.’ www.bit.ly/MELBsecrettours Hidden Secrets got started with a small FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT business grant from the City of Melbourne. www.bit.ly/MELBgrants

using a smartphone app or by calling a BETTER customer service centre. Registration is simple and easy. Once drivers have WAYS TO PAY created an account and added credit to their account using a credit card or debit Pay by phone technology is on its card, they are ready to start using the way to more than 12,000 parking service. bays in the city, making payment To reduce the chances of getting a fine, easier and more convenient. for a small cost drivers can choose to get an SMS reminder that their parking time is The city-wide rollout of pay by phone about to expire. parking will begin mid-June, starting in Every fee-paying parking bay will still Carlton, which has successfully trialled the be serviced by a parking meter or technology since 2011. By the end of 2014, ticket machine, so drivers who prefer the technology will be in place across the to pay with cash can do so. We will also municipality. be replacing ageing meters with new Pay by phone parking gives drivers an models that accept credit and debit card alternative way to pay for parking by payments using touch and go technology.

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YOUR NEIGHBOURHOOD LANEWAY FIND OUT ABOUT THE WEIRD AND WONDERFUL CLASSES ON OFFER LEARNING WITH LANEWAY LEARNING

Ever wanted to learn about worm small with a maximum of 24 people. We ‘As the demand for classes increases, we farming, phonetics, neuroplasticity currently have two venues - Shebeen cafe are starting to explore partnerships with or playing the ukulele? These are just and Little Mule cafe. This allows people to other venue owners. We also try to tie in a few of the weird and wonderful have a drink and meal if they want and the our classes with what’s happening in the classes that Laneway Learning has classes are all $12 which is affordable for Melbourne events scene. most budgets. hosted since 2012. ‘In 2013 we were part of City of Melbourne’s ‘It’s still early days for Laneway Learning Knowledge Week and had a ‘new Melbourne caught up with one of the but Melburnians love it with most classes technology’ theme for all our classes during organisers, Michael Patterson, to find out booking out quickly. We are leading that time.’ what makes Laneway Learning so different. the way in providing a huge variety in our classes, our motto is anything and everything, and we have expanded ‘It’s all about providing ‘... people get to share Laneway Learning interstate into Sydney and recently Brisbane.’ people with the their knowledge and Michael sees learning as a life-time activity opportunity to enjoy they in turn encourage rather than finishing after formal education. learning...’ others, knowledge ‘It fills a gap that traditional educational venues don’t cover. The exciting thing is should be for everyone Michael is enthusiastic about the future of that people get to share their knowledge Laneway Learning. no matter what age ...’ and they in turn encourage others, knowledge should be for everyone no ‘It’s all about providing people with the matter what age.’ opportunity to enjoy learning for the sake ‘Laneway Learning helps make learning of it and that will always be popular.’ fun and encourages people from all walks Michael and the other organisers are of life to come along and experience looking at more ways to build on something new. Our informal classes are partnerships and encourage people to FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT taught by regular people who have a get involved. www.bit.ly/MELBlanewaylearn passion for a particular subject and want to share it with others. We also keep classes

MELBOURNE JUNE - JULY 17 MELBOURNE LOVE IN BRIEF

DISCOUNT OFFER

The Croods (2013), artists: Takao Noguchi (character), Dominque Louis (colour) © 2014 DreamWorks Animation LLC. All Rights Reserved.

Bring the kids along to see DreamWorks Animation: The Exhibition at ACMI from 10 April to 5 October. Buy discount tickets by quoting the promotion code DWA-MELB* at ACMI’s Ticket and Information desk at Federation Square.

*This offer is only available between 1 June – 31 July. Ticket discounts abide by the terms and conditions of the Australian Centre for HELLO the Moving Image. YELLOW

Curator Christine Eid’s latest ‘I was so touched by this stranger’s exhibition Hello Yellow: Melbourne generosity and looking back that a driver taxis - stories, colours and manners passenger connection could lead to at City Gallery, is a personal labour of something so wonderfully unexpected. love – her father was a Melbourne taxi It struck me that there must be many other shared experiences out there,’ said driver for many years. Christine. HAPPY SNAPS ‘I have lived in Melbourne all my life For her Hello Yellow City Gallery exhibition, and really love this city, it always feels Christine had access to the City of Calling all photographers. Get comfortable and safe, it’s an easy city to Melbourne’s art and heritage collection. inspired and enter our photography get around and taxis are part of this. I have With items sourced from the collection, competition Snapped. The 2014 theme always been fascinated by taxis and the Christine is exploring Melbourne’s rich taxi is ‘Melbourne by the Water.’ stories about them. Personally they have history as part of the exhibition. Winners will be awarded across two touched my life in unexpected ways. ‘In 1909, Melbourne was the first city in categories, totalling $5,500 in prizes. Australia to have motorised taxis. Taxis are Entries open 30 June and close 1 also part of the Melbourne migrant story September. ‘I love Melbourne’s as many took up driving to support their Visit www.bit.ly/MELBlibrary openness, its diversity. newly arrived families, my family being one Taxis give people a of them.’ Christine sees taxis as an integral part of chance to connect, share the city’s fabric. their everyday stories ‘I love Melbourne’s openness, its diversity. while travelling ...’ Taxis give people a chance to connect, share their everyday stories while travelling and for me Melbourne just wouldn’t be the ‘My dad used to have this regular taxi same without taxis.’ passenger, an elderly woman who would travel from Ascot Vale to the city. When Hello Yellow is supported by the she found out that I had been born, she UPGRADING PRINCES PARK City of Melbourne. Hello Yellow is on from visited our home and gave me a hand- Improvements to the Princes Park knitted cardigan. She even came to my 28 May to 28 July at City Gallery, Ground southern sports area are underway christening. Her gift, a Babushka doll, was floor, Melbourne Town Hall, 120 Swanston with natural turf reconstruction, new my most cherished possession. Many years Street. Enter through HalfTix. drainage, irrigation and additional later while pregnant with my son I bought sports lighting. Works are to be him the same special gift. FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT completed by end of this year. www.bit.ly/MELBcitygallery

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YOUR COUNCIL

The Right Honourable Deputy Lord Mayor Lord Mayor Robert Doyle Susan Riley Future Melbourne (Major Projects) Future Melbourne (Marketing Melbourne) Committee Chair Committee Deputy Chair 9658 9658 9658 9043 [email protected] [email protected]

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COUNCIL MEETINGS

All committee meetings are held in: Council Meeting Room, Level JUNE 2014 2 Melbourne Town Hall, Swanston Street, Melbourne, except the Docklands Coordination Committee, which is held at: Goods Future Melbourne Committee Tuesday 3 June 5.30pm Shed, 710 Collins Street, Docklands, Melbourne. Future Melbourne Committee Tuesday 10 June 5.30pm All council meetings are held in: Council Chamber, (Public Council Tuesday 24 June 5.30pm Gallery, Level 3) Melbourne Town Hall, Swanston Street, Melbourne. On occasion, council meetings are rescheduled or special JULY 2014 meetings of the committees and council are called. Future Melbourne Committee Tuesday 1 July 5.30pm For upcoming council and committee meeting dates and times, Future Melbourne Committee Tuesday 8 July 5.30pm visit melbourne.vic.gov.au Council Tuesday 29 July 5.30pm Changes to the meeting schedule are published at melbourne.vic.gov.au and on the notice board at the front of the Melbourne Town Hall administration building.

MELBOURNE JUNE - JULY 19 YOUR OFFER WIN! RENZO’S BAR

12 years ago Renzo was looking for ‘I have found over my time that the most the perfect waterfront venue for his rewarding moments are when we make new restaurant and Docklands was his customers happy. Customers often send first choice. emails to thank us for the service and the lovely time they had. That makes our day.’ ‘Back then it was rare to find a venue with Renzo was recognised in the Bronze water views and our business soon became Category of the Lord Mayor’s a local favourite. Now over the football Commendations for more than 10 years of season we are a popular spot for before service in Melbourne. and after matches at Etihad Stadium, and Renzo’s Bar is offering a $100 dining not only sport events but also concerts, ‘The Lord Mayor’s Commendations are a voucher. functions, boat shows, fashion weeks and wonderful initiative that makes businesses many more. Over the summer months, we feel honoured and proud to be part of this For your chance to win, tell us: ‘How many have lots of tourists and locals who come beautiful city. Small businesses are a vital different types of pizza does Renzo’s bar and dine with us.’ part of the city because, in a way, they offer?’ showcase the true heart of it.’ Renzo has been a business owner for 19 Send your response to [email protected] years and has many happy memories in by 13 June. Renzo’s Bar is located at business. 46 New Quay Promenade, Docklands Only the winner will be notified.

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SIGNAL YOUR INTEREST COMMUNITY GRANTS

Are you passionate about engaging young people in the arts? Do you have a great idea on how to connect, empower and engage your community? Then why not apply for one of our Signal is a creative arts studio for young people (13 to 25 years) community grants? and is currently inviting artists to propose new ideas for creative projects. Successful artists will receive up to $15,000 per proposal. Applications for our 2015 community grants open on Tuesday 10 June and close on Monday 14 July. Applications close 21 July.

The businesses featured on this page are all recipients of the Lord Mayor’s commendations. The commendations recognise the long-term commitment and contribution to the City of Melbourne by Melbourne’s small business proprietors and family-run businesses.

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