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Docklands' fi rst Docklands loses public protest a true believer See page 3 See page 5 Retail boom VicUrban becomes for Docklands Places Victoria See page 4 See page 11 Docklands is Beautiful Docklanders, tell the world how beautiful our suburb is.
Docklands News has launched “Docklands “We’ve got so much to celebrate down here. is Beautiful”, a grassroots campaign designed We’ve come from nowhere in 10 years to counter a growing negative public and look at how much we have achieved. perception of Docklands. It’s stunning.” We want your stories about what a great Th e Docklands is Beautiful website has place this is to live, work and visit. a number of suggestions about what Docklanders can do to promote Docklands. A website has been established at www. docklandsisbeautiful.com.au to house these One simple idea is to include the words stories. So email us your words and pictures “Docklands is Beautiful” in your email at [email protected] signature. Or include the words in the promotional and marketing materials of Docklands News editor Shane Scanlan said your business. Link to the website, “like” the the campaign fl owed from conversations Docklands is Beautiful Facebook page and he had in the street with Docklanders follow the campaign on Twitter. disappointed by consistently-negative media coverage in early October. “And we’re looking for more promotional ideas that we can share with the “Th ere we were trying to fi gure where it community,” Mr Scanlan said. was coming from, when Docklands is so obviously beautiful,” Mr Scanlan said. Mr Scanlan said the campaign was inspired by a recent address by Destination “We all view Docklands from our own Melbourne CEO Chris Buckingham who perspectives, whether we are residents, advised Docklands to speak with a single traders or developers. And we need to voice and consistently repeat the message. respect our divergent points of view. But we “Th is campaign doesn’t need a brand or all agree that Docklands is beautiful. And we a logo. Th e message that Docklands is Riverside party impresses need to tell this to people we meet.” beautiful is enough,” Mr Scanlan said. Mr Scanlan said he hoped the campaign “Everyone will have their own way of getting Docklands hasn’t seen a party like this for a very long time. would unify and encourage Docklanders to the word out. Th e important thing is that we have pride in their suburb in the face of ill- all do it.” On October 19 the investors behind WTC WTC Wharf, “Melbourne’s meeting place”. informed criticism. See also Sam Sangster's story on page 7. Wharf at North Wharf spared no expense in It had masses of sound and light, mini- “We all know Docklands is not perfect. But launching their revitalised precinct. orchestra, opera, ballet, a celebrity DJ and it’s a work in progress. Why can’t they get off In what was reputed to have cost $250,000, Premier Ted Baillieu who launched the our backs or help us make the place better?” the old World Trade Centre was relaunched precinct with a gigantic remote-control. Mr Scanlan said.
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Reader contributions are welcome. parking in Docklands to Please send articles and images to arguably the worst following [email protected] the closure last month of the Deadline for the December/January public car park next to Tower 5. edition is November 25. Th e car park was always earmarked for development but traders are upset that they were not given more notice or any alternative parking arrangements. Get close Yacht charter operator David Krinsky accused developer Mirvac of disregarding the interests of businesses and residents. to Cadel In a letter to Mirvac, Mr Krinsky said: “I understand it is Mirvac’s property but one week’s notice is less than inadequate under Victorians have a great chance any circumstances.” to get close and personal with “I am extremely concerned as there is cycling hero Cadel Evans now no long-term parking available. Th e only current parking available is two-hour when he participates in Suit parking and this is very limited. I cannot Up and Ride in Docklands on understand why we were not given more notice to discuss alternative options?” November 25. Mirvac says it gave two weeks’ notice and that the closure was necessary to allow Th ousands of fans are expected to ockfl Melbourne Water to upgrade a major storm to NewQuay to witness the event which Wow Cheryle water drain and other authority services. is a corporate fundraising eff ort towards improving youth mental health. It says that, while the works are expected Life for Docklands real estate agent Cheryle Street took a quirky to be completed by March, there is no Th e event is organised by Orygen Youth and unexpected turn last month when she married a federal guarantee that the car park will reopen. Health and involves teams of fi ve time- trialling up and down NewQuay Promenade member of parliament. “Whilst there is potential to re-open on blue Melbourne share bikes. the car park, this is dependent upon Cheryle married Western Australian MP And to start things off , this month she is future development activity,” a Mirvac Organisers expect more than 50 teams to be spokesperson said. entered. Steve Irons at Crown Casino on October 21 accompanying Steve to Asia where the and less than a week later she met the Queen couple will attend an offi cial delegation “Mirvac understand that, whilst there See our offi cial event souvenir program in at a garden party at Western Australia’s followed by a honeymoon in December. may be some short-term frustration the centre pages of this edition of Docklands Government House. amongst businesses, the continued “We are heading off to Bintan Island, News for more details. development of Yarra’s Edge will deliver an “From the moment I met Steve, I felt I had which is off the coast of Singapore for our increased population and further business Docklands News will reprint 10,000 copies of known him my entire life,” Cheryle told honeymoon,” Cheryle said. “Th ere are opportunities to the retailers.” this program just before the event and will Docklands News. “I am sure we played numerous golf courses on the island and I distribute them to the crowd on the day. together at school or in kindergarten. It was intend to improve my golf swing.” Marina YE manager Allan Cayzer said while truly love at fi rst sight for the both of us.” he was pleased that the works to the storm Cadel is expected to ride in the morning with Mr Irons was originally a Victorian but water drain would protect the river from Fox FM radio broadcaster Matt Tilley and Cheryle will be wracking up the frequent moved to Western Australia in 1981 to contamination, he was disappointed to lose will return in the afternoon for a celebrity fl yer points in the future as she juggles play football. Four years ago he won the the car parking. race and also present prizes at the end of the her commitments between Melbourne, seat of Swan for the Liberal Party and was day. Canberra and Perth. successfully again at last year’s election. He said Docklands’ car parking problems were now most pronounced at Yarra’s Edge.
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About two thirds of Docklanders are opposed to MAB’s plans for NewQuay Central, according to the October Docklands News Docklanders take to the survey. We asked what people thought of the plan for fi ve new buildings, including a 15-storey hotel in the Waterfront City Piazza and a promenade over NewQuay 42-storey residential tower. Of the 127 responses received, 39 said their Docklands experienced its fi rst public protest meeting on October 6 with about 100 people general response was extremely positive, six said positive, one was neutral, 14 were gathering in the Waterfront City Piazza to protest MAB Corporation’s plans for NewQuay Central. negative and 67 extremely negative.
Th e meeting heard from three speakers and council planner criticises MAB’s proposal of community reaction to MAB’s proposal. In percentage terms, this equates to 35.4 per ended with a suggestion that participants on many grounds including: heights, When completed, it will be forwarded to cent being positive and 63.8 per cent being write to the Minister for Planning, the setbacks, street activation, wind mitigation, the Department of Planning and negative. Lord Mayor and Places Victoria (formerly shadowing, traffi c access, car parking, traffi c Community Development. Th e department, Respondents voted in a similar pattern to a VicUrban) with their concerns. generation, bicycle facilities and density. in turn, will make a recommendation to specifi c question about how they felt about the Minister. All parties are hoping for a MAB has bought Waterfront City from ING Th e council warns of increased shadowing the hotel proposal. decision before Christmas. Real Estate and has announced fi ve new of the waterfront promenade as well as Comment from the online survey can be buildings for the under-performing precinct. the proposed new park space and the Mr Gardner said the protest meeting was read on the online version of this article at Th e two most unpopular aspects of the plan recently opened Quay Park. “Where this is unanimous in its condemnation of the www.docklandsnews.com.au are a 15-storey hotel at the front of the piazza combined with increased wind eff ects, it project – calling it vandalism. and a 42-storey residential tower. will signifi cantly reduce the attractiveness of “It would destroy the only purpose-built these public spaces,” the council said. Leading the charge is Docklands Community outdoor theatre, recreational and leisure Review underway Association president and Arkley owners Th e council said the width of the proposed plaza in Docklands, which already suff ers Th e City of Melbourne’s electoral review is corporation chair Roger Gardner who hotel “reduced views and physical from a severe lack of open space. We are underway with a series of public sessions spoke against the proposal at the protest connections from Docklands Drive through calling on the Planning Minister Matthew planned for this month. meeting. Nolan owners corporation chair to the waterfront, contrary to a key criteria Guy to veto the project,” Mr Gardner said. Michele Anderson and local landscape of the existing Waterfront Piazza, which is to Th e Victorian Electoral Commission (VEC) “Th e developers MAB Corporation are architecture academic Dr Marieluise Jonas retain and enhance these connections.” is considering the number of councillors for cramming more high-rise buildings into also addressed the meeting. the city as well as its electoral structure and MAB says it is disappointed with the the area without regard to proximity of is due to report back in late January. Mr Gardner is confi dent of infl uencing the council’s response and says it did not buildings, wind tunnel eff ects, vehicle outcome and has secured a meeting with come from the council offi cers who were access, overshadowing and open space. Th e Victorian Electoral Commissioner, Planning Minister Matthew Guy this month. specifi cally involved in the planning Steve Tully, is inviting anyone interested in “Th ere is a distinct lack of formal regulations workshops which produced the proposal. the review to attend a public information Buoying his confi dence is the City of and the government authority for Docklands session at the town hall on either: 5.00pm Melbourne’s response to the plan which NewQuay project director David Allt- development, VicUrban, appears to be on Monday, November 7; 12.30pm on it says “does not satisfy the ‘key goals’ Graham said MAB was sticking to its guns rubber-stamping developer proposals.” Wednesday, November 9; or 7.00pm on of the NewQuay Central Urban Design and believed that the proposal was still the Th ursday, November 10. “MAB Corporation is claiming it will install Framework.” best outcome for the area. a park behind the 15-storey hotel. Th at is Information about the review can be found In a referral response on September 28, a Places Victoria is still compiling a report clearly misleading with inaccurate graphics.” at www.vec.vic.gov.au 4 DOCKLANDS NEWS ISSUE 70 Retail boom for Docklands By Bethany Williams
Th e City of Melbourne is expecting Docklands to lead retail growth over the next fi ve years.
According to the Melbourne Retail Strategy with respect to retail vacancies. 2006-2012 Year 5 Report Card 2010-2011, Th e report also showed that Docklands released last month, Docklands will be residential population increased by 55 per responsible for 31 per cent of Melbourne’s cent to 6532 people between 2006 and 2009. retail growth over the next fi ve years. However, even this population increase Th e report also showed that the amount of cannot provide sustainable local support for Collins Square businesses in Docklands had increased by the 284 retail businesses. 517 per cent since 2002. In fact, this is a ratio of 23 residents per According to the report, in 2010 there business. were 864 business locations in Docklands “As everyone knows that is nowhere near compared with 140 in 2002. is the biggest enough to provide a local economy,” Of these businesses 284 were retail – a big Docklands Chamber of Commerce president increase when considering Docklands Keith Rankin said. By Bethany Williams which will be home to the Pearson Australia started with 10 pioneer retailers in 2002. Group when construction is completed. “Docklands operates as a visitor economy, Docklands is currently home to Th e projected retail growth rate in Docklands which the city is aware of, the chamber Some 40 per cent of Collins Square has is encouraging, but raises questions about is aware of, and the businesses are aware Australia’s largest commercial already been leased to major tenants how such growth will be supported. of. We are all working towards making including the Australian Tax Offi ce (ATO) Docklands a sustainable visitor economy,” Last month Docklands News reported mixed-use development. and Marsh Mercer Companies. he said. that commercial property vacancies in Mr Spence said the fi rst of the fi ve towers, Collins Square, at 735 Collins St, is being Docklands had risen by 4.9 per cent between A spokesperson from City of Melbourne said the ATO building at Th ree Collins Square, developed by the Walker Corporation. February and August. Commercial property the council held and supported a number of was due for completion in April 2012. includes offi ce buildings, industrial property events at Docklands such as the July Friday Th e $1.3 billion project is located on the Th e Goods Shed South is due for practical and retail stores. night fi reworks, Melbourne International block bordered by Collins Street, Wurundjeri Boat Show and the Japanese Summer completion in 2012. One Collins Square, a large Th ese statistics were gathered through a Way, Flinders St and Batman’s Hill Drive. Festival in order to help boost retail spending proportion of which has been leased by Marsh report conducted by Savills Research as part in the precinct. It will feature 185,000sqm of commercial Mercer, is due for completion in July 2013. of the Melbourne Retail Strategy. space, consisting of fi ve commercial offi ce “All events and campaigns are aimed at “Th e strategic importance of this site is that Th e report showed that Docklands had towers and a 10,000sqm retail podium. encouraging increased and repeat visitation it has over 200 metres of Collins St frontage, 10.2 per cent more commercial property to Docklands throughout the year. It is According to Collins Square project manager so its connectivity with the core part of vacancies than the CBD. campaigns like these that will continue to Michael Spence, this retail area will be a Melbourne, being the CBD, is still strong,” Mr Other statistics provided in the report go support and encourage retail growth in welcome addition to Docklands. Spence said. some way to explaining this, particularly Docklands,” the spokesperson said. “Th ere’s lots of good services down here, but Th e name of the development refl ects this they’re distributed across Docklands,” he location. said. “Th ere’s no single weather-protected “Th e fact that we’ve got nearly 200,000sqm of destination where you can do everything space here means that the site has the ability Pedestrian link upgrade from buy the newspaper, get a shirt tailored, to really proudly take some ownership of a Places Victoria (formerly VicUrban) is in journey between Central Pier and the Etihad pick up some fresh food and get your lunch.” Collins St name,” Mr Spence said. “We see the process of implementing landscape and Stadium car park to create a more visible, Mr Spence said 48,000 people per day would ourselves as being the modern equivalent of signage upgrades to improve the pedestrian legible and memorable link. visit Collins Square when it was fi nished. Collins Place, just the other bookend.” experience between the Etihad Stadium car Th ese works are expected to be complete by park entrance and Central Pier. Th e project also involves the refurbishment It is expected that Collins Square will be mid this month. of the heritage-listed Goods Shed South, completed by 2014 or 2015. Th e works aim to enhance the pedestrian Are you being paid on time?
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Th e City of Melbourne has issued building orders to 26 owners of Watergate apartments being used for short-term accommodation.
Th e council is demanding the owners undertake works required of a hotel- standard building if they want to continue using their units for serviced apartments. Th e owners have been given until November 24 to comply. However, the council is expecting them to appeal, which would delay any legal action against them. Emily Ballantyne-Brodie packs up her garden and ships it to Mt Waverley. Th e council is using Watergate as a test case. If it successfully prosecutes owners at here, it is expected that it will turn its attention to serviced apartments in residential buildings in the rest of the municipality. Community spirit takes a hit In April the council wrote to 30 Watergate owners asking them to “show cause” how the By Shane Scanlan use of their apartments was consistent with established in the new year on the corner of “Th ey are so out of touch. Th ey are up the Building Code of Australia (BCA). Docklands is getting a new Keera Way and Geographe St under the there in their boxes trying to design for a Myer building. community they don’t understand.” It had granted owners until September 27 community garden by the new to put a counter argument via consultant year, but it hasn’t come without And no one, it seems, is willing to take “Th ey value Jan Gehl’s work and will be building surveyors. But the council’s responsibility for moving the garden, with paying him to come out from Copenhagen building surveyor was not satisfi ed that the pain of losing its fi rst, Places Victoria (formerly VicUrban) and and talk to them next month. Th ey respect “adequate cause” had been shown. temporary garden at Victoria Lend Lease both privately blaming the other him. But we have been doing what he talks for the decision. about here on the ground and they don’t “After considering the representations, Harbour. respect us.” the municipal building surveyor was not For Urban Reforestation founder Emily satisfi ed that adequate cause had been Ballantyne-Brodie, trucking the garden Th e day after the garden was trucked out to Th ere is now no sign of the garden which Mt Waverley, Emily was contacted by a Dock shown and accordingly building orders have remnants out of Docklands was the end of a did not survive a move into a wind-tunnel 5 resident enquiring what happened to the been issued with a date for compliance of four-year, bitter-sweet journey which began November 24, 2011,” a spokesperson said. between Dock 5 and the Ericsson building at kaffi r lime tree that he had planted. the harbour end the Merchant St. with an idea in Shed 4 in 2007. Serviced apartment owners argue that the For Urban Reforestation, this call solved a Innocent about the destructiveness of council’s demands are designed to put them Th e few items that are being used in the new mystery it had long pondered – who had bureaucracy and driven by idealism, out of business. Th ey say that the works design and have been moved into storage. But planted the tree, which had just appeared Emily battled heroically in the name of demanded are impractical and would be too the bulk of the planters, tanks, beds and plants without fanfare one morning? urban sustainability, but has now said her expensive to contemplate. were trucked out to Brentwood Primary School “Th e kids at the school are going to look after in Mt Waverley on October 19. organisation is quitting Docklands. However, even if they did comply, this would it, and then when the new garden comes, he have zero aff ect on solving the problems For supporters of the original community Essentially, Urban Reforestation feels that its is looking forward to installing it in there,” associated with serviced apartments – noisy garden, being forced into a temporary largely-voluntary eff ort has not been valued Ms Ballantyne-Brodie said. and disruptive behaviour by guests who have relocation in a wind prone area severely by the various authorities which continue “It was nice to have him call and show not been properly screened or inducted. tested their interest in participating in the to overlook it and award paid “community appreciation for the garden, and also to new, more-permanent garden. engagement” consultancies to outsiders. Th e operators are working towards show that there is a community spirit in the establishing an association which would be Put simply, they don’t understand why “I don’t want to sound resentful, but we did Docklands. What a lovely thing to happen governed by a code of practice to protect the garden could not have remained at the everything,” she said. “And the way we have in the middle of a city! Th is says something residential amenity. water plaza site until the new facility was been treated is disgusting.” about Docklands.”
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Victoria Harbour: 818 Bourke St, Docklands NewQuay: 420 Docklands Drive, Docklands 9939 9999 6 DOCKLANDS NEWS ISSUE 70 Docklands loses a true believer about Docklands before Liam’s move. Gwenda said Liam always felt safe in Docklands. “We never had any fears for his Docklands lost a special “But we absolutely love it now,” Peter safety, even late at night,” she said. resident in September with the said. “And we’ve been to New York in the meantime and totally get apartment living.” “And everything he needed was on hand passing of 27-year-old Liam – the medical centre, pharmacy, and how “It would be great to win Tattslotto and buy good is the supermarket? Th ere’s never any Paterson. an apartment. It’s so central and handy to queues and the staff know everyone.” everything.” Liam lived with a chronic disability from birth but lost his battle on September 13. Docklands had been a dream come true for the wheelchair-bound software engineer as it off ered an opportunity to live independently from his parents. Mum Gwenda Donaldson and dad Peter Paterson said their son was taken suddenly but at least he experienced his ultimate ambition of living out of home. Ms Donaldson said the family was grateful for the wheelchair-friendly amenity Docklands off ered Liam and also for the support he received from the local community. Th e late Liam Paterson enjoying Docklands. “He loved Docklands,” Ms Donaldson said as she and Peter were clearing out Liam’s apartment in Th e Merchant in Bourke St last – Dockland’s general disabled-friendly month. “Everyone down here has been a building standards and Housing Choices’ wonderful support.” small number of specially-fi tted apartments for disabled tenants. Ms Donaldson said she and her husband wanted to let people know that Liam had Liam moved into his apartment in June passed away and they also wanted to thank last year and turned his attention to the community for the chance it had given his next goal of joining a software team their son. within a Docklands technology company. Unfortunately, Liam passed away before Liam was born with a dystrophic version of achieving this. the rare skin condition epidermolysis bullosa (EB). Liam suff ered burn-like blisters over Ms Donaldson said Docklands’ almost all of his body. His daily bandaging contemporary urban design meant it was procedure could take up to four hours. totally accessible for her son. She said with only limited number of low-fl oor trams, Liam had studied software engineering Liam was often forced to drive his motorised at Swinburne University and had become wheelchair to the Royal Melbourne Hospital. somewhat independent of his family. But he was prevented from living away by cost and “He put long-range batteries in it so he could lack of suitably accessible accommodation. make the distance,” she said. “I’d sometimes jump on the City Circle Tram and say ‘I’ll But early last year his case manager meet you at the top of the hill’.” came across Housing Choices Australia and its management of 57 apartments Like many others not accustomed to Gwenda Donaldson and Peter Paterson cleaning out Liam’s apartment following his death. in Th e Merchant. It was a perfect match Docklands, Gwenda and Peter were sceptical
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By Sam Sangster, CEO, Sam says ‘give us time’ Places Victoria (formerly VicUrban) further 9400 workers to Docklands over the St frontage. Th is development, along with In recent weeks Docklands next 18 months. Walker Corporation’s 180,000 square metre commercial and retail Collins Square Both Places Victoria (formerly VicUrban) has come under scrutiny Precinct, will complete the important Collins and the City of Melbourne have for what many perceive as acknowledged that now there are people St link between Docklands and the CBD and lack of planning, or in some in Docklands, the next era of development add to the pedestrian experience for those needs to address their needs – not who walk from Southern Cross station. circumstances, over planning. necessarily in grand gestures, but by fi lling Th e retail spaces at the base of the current But to suggest that Docklands in the gaps between buildings, providing the developments have, by necessity, been fi ne grain and community infrastructure that suff ers from a lack of planning delivered ahead of need – 70 per cent of the will now attract day-to-day users rather than planned retail has been delivered, while the is to suggest that we are looking sitting empty. precinct itself is only 38 per cent complete. at a fi nished product. Another of our key objectives over the next Over time, as more and more workers and 10 years of development is to increase the residents move to Docklands, these spaces diversity of product and the social diversity. will fi ll up with retailers and businesses to Docklands is 38 per cent complete. While have relocated to Docklands, contributing to service the ready clientele. nobody is arguing that Docklands is Docklands’ fi rst aff ordable housing project – the 22,500 workers who now experience the currently the utopia to which so many would Th e Merchant – was completed in late 2009 When painters begin on a canvas they start area daily. have it aspire, those behind the $2 billion and sold out at least nine months prior to its with broad, often bold strokes. Th e details, the worth of private development currently Th e Kennett Government and the Docklands completion. Th is development includes 133 light and shade and the nuances come later. occurring in Docklands have been prepared Authority knew that to create a market in apartments – 57 of which are managed by Melbourne, as the city we know today, with to back the odds that it will be – in time. what was eff ectively a barren wasteland, Housing Choices Australia and are available its intricate laneways, cultural precincts and commercial players needed suffi cient and to rent by low to medium income tenants. When Docklands was fi rst envisaged in vibrant cafes, has taken 150 years to develop. long-term land supply pipelines to make the late 80s and early 90s, Victoria was Th e Mariner at NewQuay reached practical their considerable investments worthwhile. In fact much of what we celebrate about an economic basket case. Th e Kennett completion in June 2011. It provides 85 Melbourne today is recent. Even 25 years Government’s vision was to drive economic Th is single commercial paradigm of long- apartments which are owned and managed ago, when the experience of Melbourne’s vitality back into the state – which has been term, large scale land supply has, to date, by Housing Choices Australia. CBD was soulless and desolate after the achieved incredibly successfully. created exactly what was expected – one Docklands has now reached critical mass. workers went home, the Postcode 3000 fairly consistent development outcome; a Over the past 10 years, Melbourne has Th e momentum that has gathered over project was required to revitalise the city. It series of big buildings and structures. had a competitive advantage over other the past 12 months will continue to grow, is simply short-sighted and wrong to judge Australian cities by being able to off er Without this, the area would never have bringing with it a wave of street-level activity. Docklands after just 10 years. high-profi le businesses large tracts of land attracted the 6500 residents and 22,500 In early 2012, the successful developer Plans are important and Docklands certainly for development right on the doorstep of workers or the millions of visitors each year. will be announced to develop the last had one, but plans need to be broad enough the CBD, at a fraction of the rent charged in Th e $2 billion worth of private development uncontracted parcel of land – a two hectare to be fl exible to respond to the needs of similar locations in Sydney and Brisbane. that is currently occurring across the precinct site with a prestigious Collins St address, air changing economic and social priorities and Th e result – since 2002, close to 40 corporates in 14 developments is expected to bring a rights over Wurundjeri Way and a Flinders a changing landscape.
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Glenn Donnelly Shop 5 / 60 Siddeley Street, Docklands Richard Mindroui MANAGING DIRECTOR – SALES www.cityresidential.com.au MANAGING DIRECTOR – LEASING E [email protected] For all your real estate needs, including a E [email protected] M 0419 998 235 no obligation FREE market appraisal on your M 0437 250 964 property, feel free to contact either of us ISSUE 70 DOCKLANDS NEWS 9 Back on the ice... and loving it Long haul for anymore,” Sharon said, pointing out that VCAT action Docklander Sharon Hedley there were competitors in a recent contest in has returned to her childhood their 60s and 70s. Th e NewQuay traders’ battle But, she admitted, while the mind was with MAB Corporation looks passion of fi gure skating willing, the body was still lagging behind after nearly 30 years and where she was 30 years ago. like being a long and protracted is blossoming from the “I did a jump before and went a little higher matter with a timeline being set experience. than I wanted to. I thought whooa,” she said. which extends well into next year. “I still get dizzy when I spin, but I’m sure I will get over that.” As a teenager Sharon (right) won a novice According to lawyer Frank Guastalegname, Australian gold medal in the sport but gave it Sharon never lived near an ice rink in her the traders wishing to recover precinct fees up when she married in 1982. earlier life. She grew up in Sydney, where need to present their cases to Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) by Th e Dock 5 resident didn’t really give ice she won a NSW and Australian title in 1973 skating a second thought – that is until the and moved to Melbourne with her family. November 14. Icehouse came to her home town Docklands Back then, she skated at St Moritz in St Mr Guastalegname said MAB (as Metro Real early last year. Kilda before the formerly iconic landmark Estate) would then be given three weeks to And now she’s rediscovered the feeling of was bulldozed to make way for apartments. respond and, if agreement was not reached, freedom that goes with gracefully gliding and From there she moved to a rink in a mediation date has been set for March 12 spinning across the ice. Dandenong where she also used to coach next year. If the mediation is not successful, a hearing date will then be set. “It feels fantastic to be back on the ice,” the juniors before and after school. 54-year-old said. “It’s such a buzz.” Only traders who own their premises are She made the decision to quit skating so she currently involved in the action. From the Sharon’s involvement goes beyond skating. could dedicate her time to her marriage. But 27 who tried to take action in August, the list She has accepted an invitation to learn to judge with two children now grown up (aged 25 the sport and is now giving back to the sport by and 27) Sharon has more time for herself. is down to 15 – the rest being tenants and developing a new generation of skaters. technically ineligible. “I am happy to accept where my life has And she is not content to rest on her laurels Th e traders are seeking refunds of precinct taken me so I don’t really have any regrets with just fi gure skating. She is taking lessons fees they claimed were overpaid since 2006, about giving it up,” Sharon said. “And if I in ice dancing and hopes to go all the way to as well as damages and costs. hadn’t, I wouldn’t be able to make a come- the top grading with this side of the sport too. back would I? I can combine everything now Th e combined claim could potentially top “It’s a sport you can do until you can’t walk – marriage, working and skating.” $5 million. Docklands kids not welcome By Bethany Williams
According to a department spokesperson, Mr Martin said the school was waiting on “As principal I have mixed feelings about Already without a primary Port Melbourne Primary School Council confi rmation from the department about this, the school has grown so much even requested that the department consider a the status of new Docklands enrolments with just Port Melbourne and Southbank school of their own, Docklands neighbourhood boundary due to increasing for next year. He said the school had been enrolments. However, I feel that all children children are now likely to be enrolments in the area. advised not to complete enrolment for should be entitled to a local school, which Docklands doesn’t have,” Mr Martin said. zoned out of one of the closest “Th e department recognises the need Docklands students pending advice from for certainty for families on this matter the department regarding the proposed Mr Martin said it was likely Docklands would government schools. and expects to have a decision in early northern boundary. not be the only area to be locked out. November,” the spokesperson said. Th e school is accepting enrolments from He believes by next year southern and Th e Department of Education and Early According to Port Melbourne Primary School Docklands children whose siblings already eastern boundaries will also be announced, Childhood Development is likely to principal Peter Martin, without the rezoning, attend the school and will continue to do so restricting parts of South Melbourne and announce the rezoning of Port Melbourne the school will outgrow its facilities. until directed otherwise. Southbank. Primary School this month. Mr Martin said the school had 457 students Mr Martin said some Docklands residents Th e Yarra River is the proposed northern enrolled this year, 548 enrolled for 2012 and had already expressed their disappointment boundary, cutting out Docklands. over 600 for the following year. about the proposed boundary.
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Tolhurst Druce & Emmerson Level 3, 520 Bourke Street, Melbourne T 9670 0700 www.tde.com.au 10 DOCKLANDS NEWS ISSUE 70 North Wharf building revealed Asset 1’s support for the restoration also of Asset1 WTC has revealed the heritage-listed seafarers centre at 717 its intentions for a 14-storey Flinders Street, Docklands.” Asset1 WTC strategic director Philip Hill said commercial building between the proposed development would enable Flinders St and Shed 5 at water linkages to WTC to be activated. North Wharf. Th e developer sees North Wharf as a cornerstone of the CBD grid, “alongside Th e developer believes the proposal is a sweeping bend in Melbourne’s iconic sympathetic with the adjacent heritage-listed Yarra River, hugging the southern corner of Mission to Seafarers building and Shed 5. Melbourne’s vibrant Docklands.” Asset 1 WTC chief operating offi cer Gavin “Th is unique corner of the city is one of the Boyd said the development included last precincts to be regenerated and presents restoration of Shed 5 and would soon a great opportunity to revive the city’s be revealed and submitted to the State cornerstone.” Government for town planning input “Th e project provides an opportunity to become and approval. a visual icon for the western gateway to the Mr Boyd said the proposal had been carefully city, a company-connected, destination-driven designed to refl ect the heritage signifi cance public place that fulfi ls Melbourne’s planning of the former Australian Wharf building and vision for the North Bank Precinct; a precinct historic crane, and rejuvenate the Seafarers that off ers and provides an innovative mix of Park and wharf frontages to create “a commercial and retail functions, public domain harmonious amenity” for the precinct. improvements for employees and visitors alike, convenient and equitable access, increased “For many years the existing building has parkland connections, and a wider range of been derelict so, as part of our planning, development uses within the city edge.” we aim to restore the building to its original heritage and integrate the site to create a “It is also perfectly situated next to the very high quality corporate environment and intersection of main roads, pedestrian one which is inviting to the community,” Mr and bicycle connections and major public Boyd said. transport routes.” Mission to Seafarers CEO Andrea Fleming said: “Th e Mission to Seafarers Victoria looks forward to neighbouring the new Shed 5 development and appreciates greatly WTC ISSUE 70 DOCKLANDS NEWS 11 VicUrban becomes Places Victoria VicUrban has become Places Victoria and Sam Sangster has been appointed its CEO.
Places Victoria is the trading name of the Ken Fehily (Deputy Chair) Urban Renewal Authority, which was formed Mr Fehily is a director of Fehily Advisory and with the announcement of a new board on a taxation specialist. He is a former partner October 27. of Pricewaterhouse Coopers and Arthur Mr Sangster has been VicUrban’s acting CEO Andersen. Mr Fehily has previously advised since Pru Sanderson resigned the position a number of state departments and agencies. last December. William Bowness Seafarers Mission CEO Andrea Fleming, winning artists Lisa Radford and Sam George and exhibition curator Claire Ulenberg at the announcement. Places Victoria has reverted back to Mr Bowness is CEO of the Wilbow geographic portfolios with Simon Wilson Group which focuses on the provision of being appointed general manager for venture capital and funding for property Docklands, Fisherman’s Bend and E-Gate. development and investment activities. Love wins at art show In 2009 VicUrban restructured itself to give general managers functional portfolios Lorna Gelbert across all of its projects. Ms Gelbert is a law partner in Madgwicks Love triumphed at this year’s ANL Maritime Art Prize with the with over 35 years extensive experience in In explaining the reversion back to portfolios winning entry going to a coded semaphore message summing up property and commercial law. She is chair based on regions, Places Victoria chairman of the Law Institute Property Law Advisory the exhibition’s theme. Peter Clarke said there was simply too much Committee and a member of the Board of for one person to do under the old system. the Women’s Legal Service Victoria. Th e prize was announced on October 6 with travel to Europe. Lisa will go to Paris and Mr Clarke said Places Victoria’s City West Victoria’s senior naval offi cer Captain Mark Sam will go to Germany. division would concentrate on designing Judith Nicholson Hill being one of only a few present capable Lisa and Sam suggested the message they only Docklands, Fisherman’s Bend and Ms Nicholson has 25 years consulting of reading the message. have presented in their work is one for all of E-Gate. experience in town planning. She is a former member of the Building Appeals Board and “We can say love,” Capt Hill read. the seafarers and visitors to the mission. Planning Minister Matthew Guy appointed Victorian Heritage Council and former vice- deputy chairperson Ken Fehily and nine Th e winning work Untitled (International “We both hope to spend some time on the president of the Victorian Division of the directors to join Mr Clarke. Code Signal) was by Melbourne artists Lisa sea past the heads on a boat with the people Planning Institute of Australia. Radford and Sam George who were awarded who were part of our win,” Sam said. Th e new directors are William Bowness, the $15,000 fi rst prize sponsored by ANL Graeme Parton Speaking on behalf of the judging panel, Lorna Gelbert, Judith Nicholson, Graeme Container Line. Parton, Timothy Shannon, Janet West and Mr Parton is a director of Charter Keck Greg Creek described the work as a clever Professor John Stanley. Cramer and has over 35 years of experience It was the fi rst time a female artist, or in interpretation of the theme “Th e relationship in property development and construction. this case two female artists, had won the between humanity and the sea”. Six former VicUrban directors were not prestigious award. reappointed to URA – Gabrielle Trainor, Timothy Shannon Norman Quinn was awarded the ASP Group Andrew Fairley, Julia Mason, Michael Th e maritime art show has been conducted “Best in Traditional Maritime Art” ($5000) Mr Shannon is an architect and was the Roberts, Hamish MacDonald and at Docklands’ Mission to Seafarers in and Sharon West was awarded the Bendigo managing director of Hassell from 1993- Meredith Sussex. 2008. He is a noted urban designer. Flinders St since 2002 and has raised about Wealth Emerging Artist Award, ($5000). $180,000 towards the mission’s charitable Messers Clarke, Fehily, Parton and Ms Th e Mission to Seafarers ANL Art Prize Professor John Stanley works in that time. Nicholson have been appointed for fi ve-year and Exhibition World Trade Centre (WTC) Professor Stanley is an economist and Lisa and Sam said their work was a natural terms. Th e remaining directors have been People’s Choice Award attracted 1237 votes appointed for three years. adjunct professor and consultant in progression from their earlier material. (10 votes from Docklands residents) from transport and logistics. the viewing public. Geelong artist Phil Suter “We both like maritime fl ags and their use Director profi les Jan West AM for communication,” Sam said. “Yes we won the WTC $2000 award. Peter Clarke (Chairperson) Ms West is a chartered accountant and were surprised we won. Lisa won $2 from Mission to Seafarers Victoria CEO Andrea Mr Clarke was appointed to the role of senior audit partner with Deloitte. She is a scratchie once and I won a voucher for Fleming said: “Th e mission is thankful to all chairperson of VicUrban in June 2011 and also a member of the Financial Reporting a shop that closed down two weeks after of the contributing artists and sponsors. Th e has led the transition. He has a Bachelor of Council and former national president and winning.” award attracted over 180 entries this year Architecture and was a councillor of the City chairperson of the Institute of Chartered Th e pair plan to use their prize money to and we are thrilled with the outcome.” of Melbourne and planning chairman. Accountants.
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A wind-mitigating, design Th e Docklands Chamber of project has been short- Commerce wants a new tram lived with Places Victoria operator because it says Yarra (formerly VicUrban) removing Trams has failed the area. the structure after it was vandalised within a week. Speaking on Docklands TV on October 13, chamber president Keith Rankin said Yarra Trams was treating the travelling public with Chroma, by Edwards Moore Architects won contempt. fi rst prize in a URA-sponsored competition in July to enhance and activate the “Th ey are constantly cancelling scheduled pedestrian thoroughfare along 50 metres of services, constantly bunkering up – stopping Collins St Bridge in Docklands. a tram, making everyone get off and telling URA contributed $25,000 towards the them to catch the next tram that comes installation of the piece which went up on along,” Mr Rankin said. October 12. But it was removed on October “When you have appointments, when you 17 after suff ering weekend vandalism. have a public service system on which you Commenting on the Docklands News need to rely, this is just not good enough.” website on October 12, “Paul” said: “Th is “Th e Docklands region needs an effi cient project is being installed and it’s already and timely public service system – horribly fl awed! Th e acrylic (not UV stable) particularly into the city as a lot of our sections aren’t fi nished well so the edges appointments take place there.” are sharp. It’s also a brittle plastic, so I’d say it’ll be vandalised within a few days, missing Happy birthday Platform 28 Mr Rankin said it was common for Yarra sections will make it look awful. Not to Trams to cancel the last three daily number mention the danger to pedestrians when it’s 35 services. And he claimed that one in fi ve windy, they bend a lot, so it’ll be a serious Platform 28 turned one last month and threw a party to thanks City Circle services did not run. hazard to people’s heads.” its most loyal patrons. “We must all ring Yarra Trams and lodge URA’s acting general manager for Docklands our complaint, get our complaint number, Simon Wilson said: “Th e winning submission wait for lack of resolution and take our Young corporates comprised the majority For managing director Mark O’Reilly and was installed on Wednesday 12 October, complaints to the ombudsman,” Mr Rankin of the bustling crowd with a healthy manager Gale Watchorne (pictured above) however the artwork was vandalised over the said. “If Yarra Trams can’t service our area, weekend, posing a risk to the public and the sprinkling of Docklands residents the fi rst year’s operations have repaid their it’s time we had a new operator. Th is is really decision was made to remove it.” completing the picture. faith in Docklands. serious stuff .” Splendor Skin & Laser
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John Kelly’s ‘Cow up a Tree’ has Paul Doran is a regular caused a stir in Ireland where customer at LATS Bakery-Cafe, a local council has apparently in NewQuay. And his loyalty paid €20,000 for the privilege has paid off . of displaying a copy of the By spending $30 at the St Mangos Lane statue for 15 weeks to attract bakery-cafe, Mr Doran successfully entered Christmas shoppers. the draw for an Epson HD Digital Home Cinema Projector, valued at $2499.
Th e Cork Independent reports that Cork City Mr Doran now has every reason to eat locally Council management has “cheesed off ” a and stay in at night. number of councillors with its plan to display “I can vouch for the exceptional service Cow up a Tree outside the Cork Opera House provided by owners Bill and Rachel as well to draw visitors into the city. as the fresh food and excellent coff ee,” Mr Th e artist now lives in Cork and is reported to Doran said. have sold the “image rights” to the sculpture “I wish Bill, Rachel and family every to the council for €20,000 in 2008. success.” Th e Cork Independent says the sculpture It was the fi nal of three projectors given “has been a huge success across the world”. away by NewQuay Precinct Management on It reports that: “it was displayed on the behalf of the restaurants, cafes and retailers. Champs Elysées in Paris in a distinguished French museum while another edition is permanently on display in the Melbourne From left: Boris Press, Mendel Reicher, Menachem Bacher and Rabbi Shlomo Nathanson. Docklands.” Cork is getting the Paris version of the sculpture and the artist is helping with the Dining out Jewish style 15-week installation. Th e newspaper reports: “Th e proposal has Dining out took on new meaning for Docklands’ Jews last month. been met with widespread criticism in It meant eating their meals in a temporary, tent-like structure Cork, and some have called it more of a ‘Pig in a Poke’.” known as a sukkah. Online Cork Independent readers have been Rabbi Shlomo Nathanson from the Chabad “Most people who walked by had never seen LATS Bakery-Cafe owner Bill Price congratulates home having fun with the row, with one reader Jewish Community Centre erected the a sukkah before and were intrigued to come theatre competition winner Paul Doran. labeling the spending an “udder disgrace”. structure outide the Hub in Harbour inside and have a peek,” he said. City manager Tim Lucey is reportedly Esplanade for the duration of the Jewish “Th is is the second year that we unrepentant saying the Cow up a Tree was festival of Sukkot. have had a public sukkah up in “iconic in Paris, Melbourne and worldwide”. Lunch places He explained the phenomena: “It’s much like Docklands. Last year it was located at “Cork City Council purchased it three years ago a bizarre muddle of primordial style living Urban Reforestation’s community garden.” are scarce and we have been waiting for the opportunity and environmental hard-core. We spend eight “We hope to continue to provide this service to put it on display. It will draw people into days eating meals and sometimes sleeping in each year. Our goal is to reach out to all town from the Grand Parade, it will be a an outdoor shack or tent.” people and promote the eternal message of Fewer than 20 places are left for unique opportunity in this country. I make no Sukkot, one of unity and love.” apology for using it,” he is reported saying. “Despite the odds, and the slightly more the December Docklands News attractive option of eating in the comforts Th e structure itself has to have a roof made Networking Lunch. Th e various councillors are reported to have of one’s home, the Sukkot customs from a natural unprocessed material that has mixed views: Fianna Fáil Cr Tim Brosnan have remained strong and thriving in grown in the ground. stated that he did not have any “hand, act People wishing to attend the $60 lunch at contemporary Jewish living.” Rabbi Nathanson has weekly TV show on or part” in this. As a member of the Arts Bob’s Steak and Chop House in Bourke St Docklands TV. It can be viewed at www. Committee Cr Chris O’Leary said he had Rabbi Nathanson said the sukkah attracted need to book their place by either calling docklandstv.com.au never heard of this. “Hearing this at the 11th a lot of attention from Docklanders not 8689 7979 or email hour is not good enough,” he said. previously exposed to the experience. For more information see www.cjcc.com.au [email protected] Cranking up a free brekky
More cyclists participated in Docklands’ Ride to Work Day than ever before with an estimated 400 taking advantage of a free breakfast and other activities on October 12.
Active Melbourne City Sports hosted the “Th e Docklands Ride to Work breakfast gets event with local businesses NAB, Ericsson, bigger each year with more cyclists embracing Medibank, Shotz Sports Nutrition and a healthier and environmentally-friendly Carrick Education. mode of transport,” Ms Vernuccio said. Events and marketing manager Sandra “Th e Docklands breakfast has so much to Vernuccio said Lend Lease also helped out off er with local businesses contributing and by providing massages for riders. getting involved in this great community initiative.”
Left: City on a Hill pastor Nik Mamilo arrives at work. ISSUE 70 DOCKLANDS NEWS 15 Falling in love with Docklands and Michael Jackson. Th e choir consists of here on a Saturday morning or grabbing Rosslyn Cooper is one of around 60 people ranging in age, occupation coff ee on a Sunday afternoon,” she said. and singing experience. Docklands newest residents. And if you thought that an area like Docklands “Th e choir has a really good community couldn’t possibly have a neighbourhood, Rosslyn will prove you wrong. Th e 25-year-old moved to Melbourne from feel,” Rosslyn said. Queensland’s Sunshine Coast six months ago Community is important to Rosslyn, which is “Believe it or not we’ve actually ended and couldn’t be happier with her new home. another reason why Docklands provides the up being great friends with our next-door neighbours,” she said. Rosslyn and her husband live in Yarra’s perfect lifestyle. Edge, an area that she absolutely loves. “It’s “I think there is defi nitely a sense of Rosslyn and her husband bonded with the awesome being on the south side of the community in Docklands,” Rosslyn said. couple after she knocked on their door to ask river,” Rosslyn said. “We love having all the if she could borrow a can opener. “Because it’s been getting a bit warmer lately boats around.” we’ve been walking along the boardwalk a “Th at’s another reason why we love the area, By choosing to settle in Docklands Rosslyn lot and often see people having barbecues we’ve met some great people,” Rosslyn said. has found the world at her feet. in the park. On Wednesday afternoons we You can see Rosslyn perform with the She loves the convenience of the location always see a group of guys who all play Melbourne Singers of Gospel choir at their and the fact that she is walking distance soccer in the park,” she said. gala concert ‘Shake Yourself Loose’ on from the CBD and from her workplace Rosslyn also said she had met a lot of the Saturday, November 19. in Southbank. locals who walk their dogs and the owners of Th e concert starts at 8pm at Methodists
DOCKLANDER Rosslyn moved to Melbourne with her job the cafes at Yarra’s Edge. Ladies College, Kew. as a project administrator. After arriving she “I love the waterfront down here, with all the Tickets from $25. Bookings at decided to explore the range of choirs that little cafes. We love having breakfast down www.trybooking.com.au/GQC perform in Melbourne. Rosslyn started singing when she joined her primary school choir at the age of six and hasn’t stopped since. She’s been involved in church choirs, musical theatre groups and has performed at weddings and cover gigs. Rosslyn joined Melbourne Singers of Gospel (MSG) four months ago. Th e community choir is performing a gala concert later this month. Th e choir will perform a wide repertoire at the event including African and southern By Bethany Williams gospel songs along with songs by Adele
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Indian, which is what the next spot, ShiRaaz, Th e choices aren’t huge at Fish Bar, but pack for $9.80 – but be aware the fi sh in the was off ering – but not for lunch, or not during the fact it also off ers sushi and salads with packs is mostly blue grenadier, not fl ake. You A bit of character, not class, by the week at any rate. And then there was the fried stuff gives it extra kudos. Nothing can also get the original South Melbourne the water … Outback Jacks – a steakhouse off ering lots special – the Greek Salad for example lacks Market dimmies for just $1.90 each. If of big, American-style meals. It looked like olives, but you are at a fi sh ’n’ chip shack dieting, you can choose to get your fi sh char- it should be cheap and fun – but the meals after all so how fussy can you be? I thought grilled, after it’s been marinated in garlic, Docklands sometimes reminds me of an old were really pricey and with so many other it best to go with something completely chilli and parsley – but who goes to a fi sh ’n’ girlfriend I had at university. By night (and after steakhouses in Docklands these days, you’d traditional – fl ake ($6.50) and a potato cake chip shop to eat char-grilled food? a few drinks), oh how she sparkled. She could think they’d be working a bit h arder for the ($1.00). It’s been that many years since Th e menu in general tells you Fish Bar is be beautiful, warm and welcoming, making me competition. Particularly given it was empty. potato has passed my lips – let alone the making an eff ort at least, even if the cooking glad to be alive and glad to live in Melbourne. deep fried variety – I was virtually salivating By the time I reached the Fish Bar I was when we visited fell a bit short. And look, I But by day she could be cool and aloof, still by the time it arrived. beautiful (or so I thought) but others felt her to already tired and starting to slump. Perhaps know it was a Tuesday and I know she’s not be remote and somewhat austere … some simple fi sh by the water’s edge would Unfortunately, the potato was still slightly always like this, but this area of Docklands revive the passion with which I’d started out? raw and crisp to bite (on the inside, not in particular could maybe try a bit harder. I thought of this girl as I headed towards I did briefl y wonder if I could review a fi sh outside) and so my decision to ingest carbs Because fi rst impressions count. NewQuay for lunch on a Tuesday. No set ’n’ chip shack – but it passed one of my key was not quite as rewarding as anticipated. Location: 25 NewQuay Promenade destination in mind, just some lunch by criteria – it sold wine by the glass – and so Th e fl ake, on the other hand was a touch the water where I could enjoy one of my down we sat. overcooked, the batter the slightly wrong favourite views. But Docklands, oh my shade of golden, veering more towards Fish Bar is the kind of thing Docklands needs darling Docklands, sometimes you make it brown. With a squirt of garlic aioli however more of. Th e “pod” over the water’s edge is so hard … and a squeeze of lemon juice, it tasted the closest thing to a beach shack Docklands just fi ne. A $7 glass of Classic Dry White Overall rating Th e fi rst place I encountered, the fi rst has to off er and it adds a real bit of character. from Margaret River cut through the oil place anyone encounters at the entrance Plus families need access to some simple, and matched the quality of the food – not to NewQuay, was NewQuay Buff et. But it is cheap fare they can take away and there ain’t great by any means, but not out of line with closed on Tuesdays. Th e next spot, Waterside much of that around. It’s also a plus to be View all our Docklands restaurant expectations. Oriental did look quite lively, but you have able to sit outside in the sun, with most of reviews and rankings online at to be in a specifi c mood for yum cha and the southern-facing NewQuay Promenade Families can pick up a “family pack” for $39, www.docklandsnews.com.au/review I’m afraid I wasn’t. I could have gone some often doused in shade. or the individual can grab the “fi sh ’n’ chip”
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Docklands welcomes Cadel - our Suit Up and Ride hero!
FOR YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH - NOVEMBER 25TH 2011 www.suitupandride.com.au
Victoria, come down to Docklands on November 25 to meet and watch Tour de France winner Cadel Evans “Suit Up and Ride” to raise funds for youth mental health.
Cadel set the standard last year and is back And participants, supporters and spectators again to time-trial up and down NewQuay will be able to enjoy culinary delights from a Promenade on Melbourne Bike Share bikes Maggie Beer Gourmet barbecue. in the name of charity. Places are limited and expected to sell out Suit Up and Ride is Orygen Youth Health’s quickly, so if you are planning to register a quirky corporate team cycling event in which team, get on your bikes and visit teams of fi ve time-trial in their suits, or www.suitupandride.com.au regular offi ce attire. And Docklands retailers, cafes and Last year miners, fi re fi ghters, a Melbourne restaurants have got behind the event – as Storm team in purple, and someone in a evidenced by their participation in this special gorilla suit joined in the fun – raising $47,000 souvenir program. Docklands has some of in the process. Th is money allowed about Melbourne’s best hospitality so don’t forget 700 Year-10 students to participate in the to explore NewQuay and Harbour Town Headsmart program in three schools in the Shopping Centre after the event. north and west of Melbourne. Th e vouchers presented on the next two Cadel will join FOX FM’s Matt Tilley in a pages generally don’t have to be redeemed challenge the whole community can get on the day. Th e validity of the off ers will behind. And it gets just as exciting off the diff er from business to business. bike. Th e wonderful ARIA award-winning Australian singer songwriter Clare Bowditch So plan another trip to Docklands before the will be performing! year is out.
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cloak room, fi rst aid and team marshalling The course will be conducted in this area. Only when the event is fi nished at 5pm are you welcome into this area to see Cadel Th ere’s plenty of public viewing Evans present the day’s prizes. along NewQuay Promenade And hang around for Clare Bowditch’s to watch Suit Up and Ride on performance which follows immediately after the presentations. November 25. Each team needs to complete two complete laps of the course, with a ringing bell On our map below, this area is marked in signalling each team’s last lap. orange. Please stay behind the barricades and used the specially-constructed It’s the time of the fi nal cyclist to cross the line pedestrian crossings only when directed by Spectators are advised to keep clear of the City Piazza at the western end of the course. which is counted, so teamwork in critical in an event marshal. events marshalling area in the Waterfront Team registrations, the start and fi nish line, this event.
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PEDESTRIAN CROSSING NEWQUAY PROMENADE PEDESTRIAN PUBLIC VIEWING CROSSING TRAMS STOP D2 PUBLIC VIEWING PUBLIC VIEWING - 30 PUBLIC VIEWING - 35 - 70 - 86
NewQuay Cafe Outback Jacks Luna Naturally Bopha Devi 105/9 Rakaia Way, NewQuay 12 NewQuay Promenade 21 Rakaia Way, NewQuay 21 Rakaia Way, NewQuay Takeaway lunch box Kids eat free between 1 hour hot stone massage 40% off food $6.50 vegetarian 5pm to 7pm during + 30min foot soak scrub + bill when drink $7.50 meat November massage $95 usually $150 purchased Expires: 30-11-11 Conditions apply. Expires: 30-11-11 Expires: 31-01-12 Lunch time only. Expires: 30-11-11
Burger Club Cafe Renzo’s Bar LATS Bakery TT Cottage 39A Caravel Lane, NewQuay 46 NewQuay Promenade 28 St Mangos Lane, NewQuay Shop 1, 441 Docklands Drive, Free small chips or can 2 courses includes glass Stickydate or mudcake Waterfront City of drink with any main of Chardonnay or Shiraz with regular coff ee $8 20% off purchases meal purchased $29.50 – save $2.50 over $30 Expires 30-11-11 Expires 30-11-11 Expires: 31-12-11 Expires 30-11-11 Man Mo Le Cirque Oscar’s Table 42 NewQuay Promenade 27 Star Crescent, Harbour Town 50 NewQuay Promenade 36 NewQuay Promenade 10% discount on 10% off all day Best coff ee in Docklands. 50% off food with drink and food breakfast menu purchase of main $2 takeaway and desert Valid: 25-11-11 Conditions apply. Expires 30-11-11 Conditions apply. November 25 only. Expires 30-11-11 The teams* Australian Football League Hayball Air Liquide Australia Team 1 Industry Funds Management Air Liquide Australia Team 2 ING Real Estate Development Air Liquide Australia Team 3 JCP Investment Partners Australian Institute of Fitness Medibank Icehouse Badjar Ogilvy Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Mental Health First Aid CHE Team 1 MMG CHE Team 2 Monash University City of Melbourne OYH Heels on Wheels Credit Suisse AG OYH Trainers on Training CSC Wheels Deutsche Bank AG Pitcher Partners Docklands Chamber of PwC Commerce RACV Ericsson Realestate.com.au Team 1 Ernst & Young Team 1 Realestate.com.au Team 2 Ernst & Young Team 2 Realestate.com.au Team 3 Ernst & Young Team 3 Realestate.com.au Team 4 Ernst & Young Team 4 RMH Orthopaedic & Trauma Ernst & Young Team 5 Nurses Ernst & Young Team 6 Victoria Police Habour Town Shopping Centre * As at November 1
Aqua Bar Sabor Waterside Shiraaz 15 Saint Mangos Lane, NewQuay 28 NewQuay Promenade Oriental Bistro 12 -16 NewQuay Promenade 20% off anything in Buy one meal, get 2nd 5/10 NewQuay Promenade Friday Lunch special the store one half price 10% off Yum Cha Th ali $14.50 banquet Expires 30-11-11 Expires: 30-11-11 Expires: 30-11-11 Expires: 30-11-11
Bhoj Bar Sabor Splendor Skin Pleasure Boat 54 New Quay Promenade 28 NewQuay Promenade and Laser Cruises 426 Docklands Drive, Docklands Leaving from Waterfront City Marina 25% off bill on Buy one cocktail, get 15 % off all waxing Weekend cruises: presentation of coupon 2nd one free Adults $15 Children $5 Expires 30-11-11 25th November only Expires: 30-11-11 Conditions apply. Expires 30-11-11 The Docklands Chamber of Commerce appreciates the great work of Orygen Youth Health and proudly welcomes Suit Up and Ride to Docklands.
Suit Up and Ride Program* (* as at November 1, subject to change)
Time Action Location
6:00 am Fox FM Breakfast Show Waterfront City Piazza
8:20 am Fox presenter Matt Tilly races Cadel Evans NewQuay Promenade
12:00 pm Team registrations commence Waterfront City Piazza
12:40 pm Suit Up and Ride Offi cial welcomes Waterfront City Piazza main stage
1:00 pm Start of Suit Up and Ride NewQuay Promenade
3:00 pm Celebrity time trial challenge NewQuay Promenade
5:00 pm Suit Up and Ride offi cial presentations Waterfront City Piazza main stage
5:30 pm Clare Bowditch performs Waterfront City Piazza main stage Rewards are yours Being a part of the Docklander Deals Temporary Docklander Deals Card Congratulations. You now program will give you the opportunity to: have a temporary Docklander Get discounts and special deals across a Deals card. Max it out for the variety of Docklands businesses; Discover new and exciting retailers, week then log on to get your service providers and restaurants permanent card at throughout Docklands; www.docklanderdeals.com Receive monthly enewsletters communicating special off ers from But between now and November 30, 2011 Docklander Deals; you can use this temporary card to get great Infl uence what Docklands businesses Expires 30th November 2011 deals at participating Docklands businesses. off er through participating in market You’ll fi nd a list of participating businesses research and making suggestions; and at the website. But also look for the Win great prizes. Docklander Deals sticker in their windows. What is Suit Up and Ride for? issues residing in the north and west Th e organization is dynamic and Money raised through this of Melbourne – Orygen Youth Health entrepreneurial. And its energetic and Clinical Program (OYHCP); and passionate team is committed to its work event will support the work of and, more importantly, to making a positive A training and communication program diff erence to the lives of young Australians Orygen Youth Health (OYH) – Orygen Youth Health Training and and their families. and its executive director, Communications (OYHT&C). Areas of research include: First episode Orygen has taken a national and 2010 Australian of the Year, psychosis, bipolar disorders, mental health international leadership role in youth mental literacy and mental health fi rst aid, “at Professor Patrick McGorry. health. risk” studies, suicide research, mood and anxiety disorders, personality disorders, Orygen Youth Health is based in Parkville in Th e integration of the research centre and neuropsychology, neuroimaging and Melbourne and is Australia’s largest youth clinical service is an internationally unique psychosocial/functional recovery. mental health organization. clinical-research partnership which has led to the development of evidence-based Orygen Youth Health aims to lead the reform It comprises: approaches in addressing youth mental of the mental health service system and, as An internationally-renowned research health issues. such, works collaboratively with state and centre – Orygen Youth Health Research Th is integrated “Orygen” model has been federal governments on creating a more Centre (OYHRC); replicated around the world in countries eff ective and effi cient system. A clinical service for young people aged such as the United Kingdom, USA, Canada, One of the key organisational goals in doing 15 to 24 years with emerging serious Germany, Denmark, Switzerland, Austria, this is to create better outcomes for young Chiara's pedal power on NewQuay Promenade. mental health and substance use Hong Kong and Singapore. Australians suff ering from a mental illness.
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Waterfront City Piazza being the start and near to Harbour Town – home of some great alternative for your training! Th e Snow Docklands is a village fi nish. Docklands shopping. Harbour Town is just Park has an active Facebook page for more at the back of the piazza where the start information. Th ere is a host of entertainment on off er on and fi nish will be located. Harbour Town is In the time I have been working in the the day with TV and radio stations likely to Here is the Good News Bill Challenge! a shopping centre with some unbelievable Docklands community I have come to realise be present. Matt Tilley is scheduled to start bargains. Make sure you go in and see Identify fi ve other venues in Harbour Town that Docklands is a village. And just as the day with the Matt and Jo morning show for yourself. – not mentioned here – that entertain kids. with any village there is a small community and Clare Bowditch will be singing on stage Email me on [email protected] that calls Docklands home. Th is small towards the end of the day. During the day Th is newspaper regularly reports on and you will be rewarded with a gift voucher. community is active in Docklands and can you are very likely to see Cadel Evans, who up-and-coming events in the Docklands Th is challenge is valid for the month of be seen wherever there is a gathering. will be making regular appearances. Village. Th ere is even a page dedicated to the November. To enter, simply email me your Docklands Community Calendar. Make sure Welcome to Docklands Village. Consider that response, and all correct answers will be You should approach your company to you read that page for things to do. you are a stranger, newly-arrived in town. sponsor a team to ride in the event, and get entitled to a gift voucher redeemable in Th e fi rst thing you do is unpack your bags your colleagues to come out in support. Th is Docklands Village is proud to say it has Docklands. a world-class ice skating facility in the and make yourself at home. Time to head off is going to be a great day in Docklands – and I have to say that in my experience Medibank Icehouse. It is the home of out, meet the neighbours and discover what the sun is gonna shine, gonna shine! Docklands Village has a lot to off er everyone. the Medibank Melbourne Ice and the there is to do. Docklands is a big place and, like anywhere, If you are new to Docklands here is how Groovetrain Mustangs ice hockey teams. You November is your lucky month to be new in to fi nd NewQuay. Follow the Harbour should have a look at the Medibank Icehouse it gets very windy and wet at certain times of town! Start by marking Friday, November 25 Esplanade from NAB building towards the website to see what is on off er. the year. Happily, it also has plenty of great in your diary, because there is going to be a intersection with Dudley St. Look out for the days too. great spectacle coming to town. Th e “Suit Up Th e Wonderland Fun Park is another venue “Cow in the Tree” to your left. Th ere is now a “Docklands is Beautiful” and Ride Day” is coming to NewQuay (I will with loads of entertainment for kids. Have Just before you get to the intersection and as Facebook page and website (www. tell you how to get there in a minute). Th e a look at its website too. Th ere are many you run out of water, turn left into NewQuay docklandsisbeautiful.com.au) where village is expecting a great crowd and, as a venues for entertaining your kids. Promenade and you are in NewQuay. Along Docklanders share their happy experiences new person in town, you are encouraged to Just arrived is the Docklands’ Snow Park this stretch of water there are some fi ne and photographs. You can add yours to the pick up the Docklands News special souvenir for snowboarders. Here you can hone your restaurants and bars. Th is is the venue for growing collection. program of the day and fi nd out what the snowboarding skills without waiting for Suit Up and Ride. You have arrived! village has in store for you. Th e event takes winter and making the few hours’ journey Docklands is Beautiful! You had better place along NewQuay Promenade with the You also need to know that you are very to the hills. It off ers you a cost-eff ective believe it, and welcome to Docklands!
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win for NAB Give your body (and mind) a break with good for business Wellness in the City; Summer Series. City Soccer was the fi rst competition WorkSafe Victoria hosted a Work Safe week Th is month, Docklands will be treated to to launch the annual Sports Cup held last month, providing the latest news and outdoor yoga, pilates and tai chi sessions at at Flagstaff Gardens where workplaces innovations to make the workplace a safer Waterfront City. Wellness in the City; Summer from Docklands and the Melbourne CBD and healthier place. Th ere was a strong focus Series is a free community activity held took part in an afternoon round-robin on encouraging employers to incorporate during lunchtime over spring and summer competition on Friday, October 14. health programs into the workplace in order to to encourage residents and city workers to benefi t workers and achieve business success. Team Red Star Melgrade from NAB (pictured embrace a healthier lifestyle. left) took home the title as the fi rst team to Th e health of employees plays a major Although most people may say that there’s win the tournament. After being defeated by part in overall business performance with not much to low-intensity activities, the Porsche Cars Australia in the fi rst round 4-0, workers spending approximately a third movements and positions do provide a NAB came back to win the close grand fi nal of their lives at work. Th e workplace is a challenging experience and will increase defeating them 1-0. great opportunity to promote a healthy muscle strength, while the breathing and lifestyle and employees will appreciate an Commencing at 3pm, the City Soccer meditation techniques will help refresh the organization that fosters team building and with Sandra tournament provided a unique opportunity body and refocus the mind. staff wellbeing. for workplaces to fi nish up at the offi ce early Wellness in the City will deliver benefi ts Vernuccio and take part in a productive team-building A report by Wesley Corporate Health to people of all fi tness levels and abilities. activity during work hours. (Future@Work Health Report, 2006) states Participants will experience exercises that from Active Melbourne City Sports that productivity gains of up to 15 per cent Active Melbourne City Sports will deliver are known to assist with posture and ease can be achieved by upgrading the workplace the Sports Cup event to the Docklands next back pain which is particularly common with environment. year with plans to include a wider range of most corporate workers. sports depending on demand and venue Research from Medibank Private found that Locations and dates: availability. absenteeism due to sickness was costing 12 noon - November 24, Waterfront City Australian businesses $7 billion annually, or Workplaces can register for upcoming Piazza Docklands roughly $1000 per employee per year. events and programs by visiting www. melbournecitysports.ymca.org.au 12 noon - February 23, 2012, Federation WorkSafe off ers grants to assist medium to Square large businesses to support health and their workers upon receiving health checks. Visit 12 noon - March 29, 2012, Waterfront City the WorkSafe website for eligiblity. Piazza Docklands
Hope you picked the winner of the Cup! Unfortunately a couple of committee elements of the plan condemned are the positioning and height of additional members have had to resign due to cramming in of more high-rise buildings buildings, wind eff ect problems, traffi c Don’t forget our DCA Christmas party moving out of the area and we will be including an overshadowing 42-storey to be held again at the Harbour Kitchen problems and lack of parking. We look recruiting others to assist. If you are tower and lack of traffi c planning – with venue on Wednesday, December 7. We forward to favourable consideration expect a great crowd and a great night like a member or somebody interested in signifi cantly extra traffi c but no more by the department for the benefi t of we had last year. It is a central location on joining and helping in a non-demanding streets and lack of parking. Th ese are Docklands residents and visitors, as well Victoria Harbour. If you haven’t already role, I’d very much like to talk to you . You common problems in Docklands as we as workers. can contact me on 0412 097 706. well know. A copy of a media release was please enter it in your diaries now. Starts I have been included in a delegation at 7.30pm. Flyer reminders will be issued sent to the Minister’s offi ce. Th e public meeting held at Waterfront on state planning issues to meet with nearer the date. Remember it is free for City on the evening of October 6 to protest We will write to the Minister requesting the Planning Minister on November 29. members and only $15 for non-members! against the proposed development by he veto the destruction of the plaza and Everyone is welcome to contact us on Council has sent out a notifi cation of MAB Corporation attracted over 100 erection of a hotel on the site and review event plans for New Year’s Eve. It includes people from all over Docklands. Th e other elements detrimental to residents. docklandscommunityassociation@ meeting unanimously condemned the gmail.com. If you would like to talk to fi reworks again in Docklands which Interestingly, and to our warm surprise, proposed destruction of the purpose-built me about any aspect you are welcome will be great! Also we hear there’s a the City of Melbourne has written to public plaza to make way for a 15-storey to call me on 0412 097 706. You can also ferry service operating again between the Planning Department criticising the Docklands and Southbank – hooray! hotel. keep up with things on our website www. MAB plans for non-compliance with docklandscommunityassociation.com Our AGM was held on September 29. Th e big marquee would go too. Th e plaza the objectives of the Urban Design Current committee members and offi ce is the only public square in Docklands, Framework and highly critical of Sincerely bearers including myself were re-elected. used by visitors and locals alike. Other various elements of the plans including Roger Gardner, President, DCA ISSUE 70 DOCKLANDS NEWS 19
What With Women Abby Want Crawford Th e tooth fairy is also fairly convincing. After hard at launching my businesses; I pay my on your loyalty with a simple star cut-out on Karma. It’s basically the belief all, she follows rules of such simplicity – tooth bills before my savings program (actually a small piece of cardboard, well I’m up for falls out, money appears, there’s no question I never got around to opening it because creating my own loyalty card. that you get back whatever you of deserving, of being good or bad, just a I had nothing to put in there); I attend I’m going to take my business card and stab simple and straightforward transaction. school pageants where my son is invariably put in. Sort of. it with a pencil every time I do something something I can’t quite fi gure out, such as Ok ok, they’re stories for kids, I know … “karma-worthy”. the Mexican in the Christmas story (I kid you A cosmic balance sheet, you do a good but why haven’t we relegated karma to a not); and to add insult to injury just this week I reckon by the time the card is stabbed favour for someone and somehow magically sweet or threatening (in the case of the kids someone actually said to me “it will be good beyond recognition, I’m going to reward the universe records this and pays you back next door that shoot Nerf bullets at the cat) karma” if you do what I’m asking you to do. myself with my own karma treat – a bottle of in kind. bedtime story for kids? Talk about reverse threatening. Doesn’t that champagne – and I’m going to fl ick through Or, if you’re more of the evil twin type I’m not meaning to be a doubting Th omas on just scream “and bad karma if you don’t”!? a tropical island travel brochure … any tall, character, you do something dodgy and the karma front, and certainly I have lived my dark handsome men wanting to whisk away My point is that I don’t really recall karma comes back and bites you on the life thus far “doing unto others” etc, etc … but will surely follow! something that seems to recognise the butt when you’re not watching. It’s like the I do think I’ve been kind of over-extending amount of good I’m sending karma’s way Sometimes in life, I think you have to ACCC of souls, wanting to make sure it’s myself and always giving just a tincy bit too coming back to me. I haven’t won lotto, or recognise the good that you are doing and an even playing fi eld, that bullies are put in much, based on the sub-conscious rationale even a meat tray at the local bowling club consciously reward yourself. I’m not sure their spots and that do-gooders out there are of “it will be good karma”. raffl e, I haven’t had some tall, dark and that karma dishes out enough … then again, recognised and rewarded. I’ve given to charity regularly, I exercise handsome guy whisk me away for a tropical I did survive a house fi re! Th is month make I don’t know, I think it’s a bit easier to believe with my kid (come on, that’s worthy of good holiday, even thought I KNOW I deserve one sure you keep the good deeds up, but also that Santa really does know if you’ve been karma. You’ve no idea how frustrating it is … what is going on?! just reward yourself! bad or good, and that is what determines to try to jog beside a scooter that’s intent on So I’m taking matters into my own hands. Have a great month whether the fat man is going to slip down taking out your heels every third step and your chimney. your ankle bone every turn); I’ve worked If every coff ee shop on the planet can count Abby xx Letters to Thanks to local Poor attitude to family businesses On October 15, 2011 we were invited to this into the restaurant. It seems to me that the Editor attend my sister’s 40th birthday at NewQuay these rules are not clearly defi ned and if it I would like to draw the Docklands International Buff et and Bar at Docklands. really is an OH&S risk, this is not properly community’s attention to the generous However my experience at this restaurant assessed because a baby in a capsule on the support that the local Rotary club receives was most disappointing. fl oor would pose the same risks as an infant from Dockland’s businesses. I arrived with my family at 12.30pm and my in a pram. Our Rotary club conducts several fund- son Noah had already fallen asleep in the I cannot accept that this restaurant can raising activities throughout the year, pram as he was feeling unwell on this day. get away with this poor attitude to a family to enable us to contribute to the many Th e restaurant manager greeted us at the environment. If you cannot even go out dining worthwhile Rotary projects undertaken door and told us that no prams are allowed with your family on a weekend lunch then globally and locally. in the restaurant. Obviously, I queried why when is this acceptable? Why not just exclude and he had very little to say except that “we Th ese include massive worldwide children from your restaurant altogether? Also, have a sign stating this and these are our undertakings such as the Polio Plus I would think that this restaurant would have rules”. I looked around for the sign which eradication program, Rotarians higher risk of OH&S issues from their buff et I eventually found stating that “No prams against malaria prevention alliance, lunch, rather than the risk a pram entering the are allowed due to OH&S reasons”. I tried International disaster relief, restaurant could introduce. to ask if I could place the pram against the Australian Rotary Health, and closer wall in the corner where it would not get in Th is dining experience will have to be rated to home, assistance for under- anybody’s way but this was refused. I was my worst and unfortunately it just had privileged groups and individuals in need. asked to leave my son sleeping in the foyer to be in my home town. So much for the Th e major shopping centres, accommodation of the restaurant as we could not wheel the Melbourne Docklands vision. A Place for providers, as well as restaurateurs, have pram through the restaurant. If it wasn’t for Everyone – belonging to and off ering quality shown exemplary community spirit the birthday celebration I would not have experiences for residents, workers, investors, in their support of Rotary and should even bothered to stay. shoppers and visitors from Melbourne, be publicly recognised and commended. regional Victoria, interstate and overseas. In Send your letters to Just after we entered another lady entered Ann Ellis with another baby on a pram, however on my opinion this restaurant fails miserably! [email protected] President this occasion the manager decided she was Maria Rotary Club of Docklands allowed to remove the capsule and bring
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Hats a-fl utter By Nicola St John
If ever there was a time to step out of the house with something resembling a bird’s nest in your hair, this is it!
Apart from the odd bad hair day, church on outing or royal wedding, never has it been the more appropriate to assemble feathers, streets fl owers, straw and other miscellaneous Fashion peacocking elements atop your head. Spring racing season is here and, in fact, it’s almost Jess Mifsud of required dressing. Kahlia Coe LOCATION? Helping you out this season, we asked Harbour Town LOCATION? Docklands established Melbourne millinery designer Harbour Town Louise MacDonald to share her tips on what WEARS? Travis Truter to do up-top. I’m in all my budget stuff today. Shirt and WEARS? LOCATION? boots from Sportsgirl, fur vest from boutique Th is top is actually a dress but I wore it as a What are the major trends in millinery Harbour Town design this spring racing season? Strong on Bridge Rd, jeans from Cotton On. top today. It’s from Supre. Skirt from Jeans bright clashing colours. Be bold! West and necklace from Six. WEARS? DESCRIBE YOUR STYLE? Aquila shoes and socks, Lee jeans, Saba Is the reign of the fascinator over and will DESCRIBE YOUR STYLE? A little bit indie, kind of casual. t-shirt and Politics shirt. we see a return to classic hats? People are I wear anything that looks good. I like WHAT BRINGS YOU TO choosing headpieces that are small to medium- vintage clothes and old stuff that you can DESCRIBE YOUR STYLE? DOCKLANDS? sized and that are well made, rather than fl uff get from Savers. A little bit indie, kind of casual. glued on a headband or a single fl ower! We’re actually down from Sydney for three days of shopping and today’s our last day. WHAT BRINGS YOU TO WHAT BRINGS YOU TO What are clients looking for this season? DOCKLANDS? DOCKLANDS? Bright colours. Small but solid pieces that WHERE ARE YOU FROM? I’m here for a job interview. Taking girlfriend out on a surprise date. perch forward on the head. Pieces that frame Deer Park the face and fl atter their proportions. Th ere WHERE ARE YOU FROM? WHERE ARE YOU FROM? have been very few requests for a big brim. WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE PIECE OF Pakenham Altona CLOTHING? Does this season’s colour-blocking trend extend to hats and accessories? Absolutely. My boots. Th ey go with every outfi t. You WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE PIECE OF WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE PIECE OF If you are unsure, stick to one colour family can easily mix and match them. It helps CLOTHING? CLOTHING? such as fuchsia, red and orange. dress an outfi t up or down. And I like how Cardigans. I just love them. Especially the Jeans. I love wearing jeans full-time. they have that “rocky” look. old grandma style ones, they are the best. When choosing accessories for the WHAT MAKES A GOOD OUTFIT? races are there any important rules to WHAT MAKES A GOOD OUTFIT? WHAT MAKES A GOOD OUTFIT? Accessories. Sunglasses watch and ring. remember? It’s not a casual event. Put some Something that is edgy, a little bit diff erent Accessories because accessories put the Accessories can create a unique look for thought into it. Accessories can help make but works with a person’s particular style. whole outfi t together. each person. diff erent elements of the outfi t work.
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Bunjil has become a strong, iconic symbol of Docklands.
But like Docklands generally, Bunjil is generally misunderstood and often misrepresented. Th e descendants of the Wurundjeri aborginal people are generally unimpressed that the 2002 Bruce Armstrong work does not more resemble an actual eaglehawk. So the statue is said to be “inspired by” the spirit DOCKLANDS creator of the Kulin nation. Fair enough. But a tribe of recently-arrived Docklanders is fuelling a public perception that Docklands itself is a disaster. SECRETS Th e rest of Docklands is left wondering why Are they embarrassed by this? Why do they And this misrepresentation, it seems, is Th e Age is hell-bent on ruining Docklands’ take every opportunity to take a cheap shot making Bunjil sad. reputation. Last month saw a frenzy of at Docklands? Th is tribe of public opinion leaders earlier anti-Docklands sentiment boiling over in its Whatever the answer, the result can be this year started a rumour that Bunjil news and opinion pages. seen in Bunjil’s face. If you look closely, would be moving to make way for new you can see a tear starting to roll down the development. In fact, the successful Th e move from the eastern side to the statue’s cheek. developer has been asked to include Bunjil western side of Spencer St has given Th e Age in its plans. and 3AW a Docklands address.
Friday night and the DJJ says relax! Meet the Relieve yourself, cornfl akes, clean shirt, lights are low … tram pass, work, sandwich, work, home, winemaker An off er of $1 billion couldn’t bring the thawed chicken, TV show where you don’t Going out Th ursday night is just so sneaky original members of ABBA back to the stage. have to think, fl oss, bed, phew! I’ve noticed isn’t it, and drinking on a Th ursday night just Damn, that’s a lot of Swedish meatballs! that people seem to be getting busier, except makes it even more fun! Martin Krajewski But the next best thing, Bjorn Again – the those people who spend all their time telling from Chateau de Sours is taking wine buff s number one ABBA show on the planet – is you how busy they are! on a magical rosé tour. guaranteeing a good time. From Friday, November 18 to Sunday, Now I just know rosé as the dancing juice Break out the disco shoes, mood rings and November 20 there’ll be 200 exhibiters at that can’t decide whether it’s white or red maybe that old karate outfi t that you’ve only the Melbourne Convention Centre to help wine but I’m guessing there’s a bit more to it. worn twice and head downtown for some you get some “me time”. Th e MindBodySpirit Th row in a slow-roast pork roll (I’m currently 1970s action. Oh, and the chocolate at the festival is touring around the country leaving drooling on my keyboard thinking of the one bottom of this sundae is the fact that the fun- its incensed aroma and positive vibrations I had there a few weeks ago) and add some loving Old Romantics is playing as support all over the convention centre. celebrity chefs from the Melbourne Storm act to the dancing queens. So if you’re keen on learning how to not pull behind the spit and you’ve got yourself a not- Th ey’ll be cranking out their comedic retro all your hair out with stress or if you’re keen so-shabby school night. Enjoy, but you can’t 80s classics to bring out the big hair or mullet to learn how to grow more hair, do yourself a blame me come Friday morning! in you. So that’s a good couple of decades in favour and get on down to the festival, or get one night, Mama Mia! a hat like Molly Meldrum!
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Some groups helped out with fl ood recovery All of this has led to boom in City Kidz, in Victoria, another was involved in “Live which in the last 12 months has grown below the line”, to fi ght against extreme phenomenally. Another ministry going poverty. We’ve also got a group looking at from strength to strength is Many Rooms. ways to care for women impacted by sex Launched a with a vision to care for traffi cking and another group of DJs mixing Melbourne’s homeless, it now runs a kitchen By Guy Mason City on a Hill Pastor it up with the Melbourne dance scene. off ering meals and friendship to upwards of Whether it’s workers, youth, students, 70 people every weekend with a further 80 families, married, singles, it’s encouraging to volunteering to for the cause. see people doing life together for the glory And friends, all this is just the beginning. City on a Hill turns four! of God. In the next six months we’re looking to We also kicked off a host of mid-week plan our next service, expand ministries, Recently I was on a fl ight with my wife Vanessa and our three courses including Introducing Jesus, which attracted upwards of 50 people to hear about launch our music team’s fi rst album, take children. Next to me, on the window seat was my four-year-old the man, mission and message of Jesus. Introducing Jesus online and give it away to daughter Summer. other churches, and send out our fi rst couple We launched Th e Fight, in which 30 blokes for oversees mission. from across the church stepped into the ring It was amazing to watch as she looked through now called City on a Hill. Starting with a small and went head-to-head with porn. We’re also hosting a leadership conference that small airplane widow and took in the team and a big vision to build a city that would with Acts 29 and one huge city-wide event in wonder of God’s creation. One of my favourite make a diff erence for the glory of God … Th is paved the way for a big year for men, May, where Melbourne churches are coming moments is when a plane arrives at a new our blokes battled on the footy fi eld and together, to proclaim Jesus and bless our city. Th is October we celebrate our fourth birthday city and slowly begins its descent. At night- had a night away for the inaugural Band of – and we have so much to thank God for. And so as we enjoy this fourth birthday we time it’s spectacular because out of nowhere Brothers conference. It was also a great year want to celebrate and take this opportunity lights below begin to appear. Th e closer It was our fi rst full year at Hoyts Melbourne for our women with wins in netball plus the inaugural women’s conference Draw Near to look out from our window seat through you get the brighter and more frequent the Central, plus the launch of a new venue for which is just around the corner. the window and see the lights of this city lights become, to the point where the whole our evening service, at Arrow on Swanston. that God is building. One by one they are landscape is lit up like a Christmas tree. By God’s grace our community – which Our media presence is also expanding with beginning to shine and day-by-day they are was once just a small group, meeting in a Cities are like this. Th ey stand out as light website and podcasts receiving hits from getting brighter. in the midst of darkness. Th ey are places of Docklands apartment – is now upwards of over 50 countries. 500 people, growing by over 30 per cent in On behalf of my wife and family, pastors activity, growth and community. We appeared on Sunrise, in Th e Age, the last year. and leaders at City on a Hill I want to thank Docklands News and Triple J’s Hack I love that Jesus has this vision for the Docklands News and this great community for A real highlight for me was Easter Sunday when program, where I was asked what my church. In Matthew 5 he says: “You are the being part of our journey. We love this city, we gathered to celebrate the resurrection of thoughts were on polyamory and love with light of the world, a city on a hill that cannot love the people and indeed love our God. be hidden.” Like a city on a hill, we’re made Jesus and baptize a bunch of men and women inanimate objects. who had given their lives to Jesus. to be men and women who, in the midst Speaking of love, wedding bells have been of darkness, emanate light. As people, we All this growth has led to the planting of new ringing all year. 12 people said I do, with Guy Mason is the pastor of City on a Hill. are known for the brightness of our love, connect groups, our mid-week communities another 12 about to walk down the aisle. We Services are on Sundays at 10am (Hoyts, generosity, strength and sacrifi ce where people study the bible, pray and share also had 13 new babies born, plus a bunch Melbourne Central) and 6pm (Arrow, 488 In October 2007, we launched a new church, life together. of babies dedicated … Swanston Street). JUNK FOOD COOKING SCHOOL PH: 0403 568 999
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Tamara said Ella failed to diff erentiate Ella, the Docklands between real dogs and those appearing on their TV screen. “She jumps up at the screen dream dog when other dogs come on,” she said. “She thinks they are in the room.” Ella loves her view of Docklands. Ella gets walked daily (weather permitting) over to the exhibition centre at South Wharf When not wrestling with her array of soft where she wears herself out chasing seagulls. toys or going for walkies to South Wharf, she And while bold with the seagulls, she is is staring out the window. generally shy with other dogs – particularly if Th e 18-month-year-old pure shih-tzu is the the other dogs are outgoing. prized puppy of Christopher and Tamara “She likes to hang out with other shih-tzus,” Tobing who have lived at Victoria Point Tamara said. “But she is generally good when for fi ve years. Th e couple were one of the we put her into dog care when we go away.” building’s fi rst tenants. Ella can’t decided whether her favourite Th e Tobings love Docklands because it so pet is the lamb she generally drags around convenient to public transport and major roads. the apartment with her, or the “doggie toy” Tamara said Ella was a very good dog. which plays music when squeezed.
“She doesn’t bark much, which is great for Either way, Ella is a fun-loving pet who Ella receives a $25 gift voucher from Pet Stock South Melbourne apartment living,” Tamara said. brings a lot of joy into the life of her owners.
How compatible are you Is this love or lust? and your partner? Possible confl icts: What do you bring to the relationship and what gifts does your partner bring to you? Jennifer Aniston has a very strong Check the astrological charts by emailing “past life programming chip” that your’s and your partner’s birthdate and time says “I have to be everything my to [email protected] Jennifer Aniston: Justin Th eroux partner wants me to be”, instead of With all the media articles on how “poor Jen Justin has a very powerful, masculine, accepting that she needs to adopt can’t fi nd a man”, it is not surprising that even appealing chart. He has a great deal of Leo in more of the “I need to be everything she had started to doubt her charm. Jen’s his chart which is charismatic, charming and I can be” attitude. Justin can be chart states clearly that she fi nds it diffi cult very sexy in a relationship. self-centered and egotistical which is to be in a relationship because she gives too appealing for Jennifer now, but if the Jennifer has hit the jackpot with this one. much and loses herself in the process. Her two of them are not careful they may Justin is a unique mix of wanting freedom lesson in this lifetime is to be independent, both fall into their normal traps of and dominance in a relationship to being unique and in control of her own life. being controlling (Justin) and being beautifully sexy and vulnerable. subservient (Jennifer) Her past life programming makes it easy for His moon in Aries means that at times he her to bond with another and become all Th ey both have the same issues can be quite sharp, abrupt and self-centered, consumed with the “us” not the “me”. Th e around commitment in that both without even knowing it. He will cool down “us” is normally great for any relationship really want it but are not good with it. quickly though and Jennifer will learn how to but not for Jen. She needs to learn the “me” My advice to them both would be to handle this as she is learning how important in a relationship”. have a very loose relationship which it is to stand her ground on issues. surprisingly will be very binding It is not surprising that she would chose Jennifer is indeed a good match for Justin. indeed. Th is is one relationship that both Brad Pitt and now Justin Th eroux as her Th eir day-to-day lives and adventures would Jennifer does not want to lose. main partners in life. Both of these men have be satisfying for both of them and there is a a strong independent streak. Both have the genuine natural affi nity with all they do and ability to leave a relationship once it gets too undertake. Outcome of relationship: comfortable so she will be forced to either Jennifer Justin not become “one” or lose the love. Together, each of them feels at home. Th ey have found their other half and Aniston Th eroux As she has had a great deal of time on her are completed by each other. Both own now, she may approach this new will learn and work on the challenge February 11, 1969 August 8, 1971 relationship diff erently, although she has of “us” and “me” which, in essence, is already started to change her dress sense to the utopia in any relationship. I wish Sun in Aquarius Sun in Leo “fi t in with” his. them both the best of luck as they Moon in Sagittarius Moon in Aries have the right stuff to make it happen, unless of course they take it all for Mars in Scorpio Mars in Aquarius Featured terminology granted and let outside infl uences Venus in Aries Venus in Leo impact on their path. I give it an eight Mars - Th e planet of energy, sex drive and anger. out of 10. North Node in North Node in Aries Leo Venus - Th e planet that generally attracts love, money, creative activity. Moon - Th is is our emotional responses to life. 26 DOCKLANDS NEWS ISSUE 70 Businesses in Docklands DOCKLANDS-BASED BUSINESSES WISHING TO BE PROFILED IN THIS SECTION SHOULD EMAIL: [email protected]
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experience in their area of practice. Several practitioners are accredited specialists in their fi elds of expertise by the Law Institute of Victoria. Th e fi rm says results from a recent questionnaire illustrated that TDE clients felt comfortable, had confi dence in the lawyers’ ability and were able to rely on them. TDE says this environment is important, as it lays the groundwork to obtain the best possible legal outcome, whilst reducing the stress often associated with legal issues. Peter Weller, a partner in the area of litigation and dispute resolution, is proud of the combination of expertise and service off ered by the fi rm. “We are large enough to off er a true depth of experience, whilst being small enough to off er the personalised service that is the hallmark of our fi rm,” he said. Th e aim of TDE is to build long-term client relationships. From the outset, it takes the time to listen to the needs of its clients. Th e lawyers then work with their clients to protect current interests, whilst also devising a legal strategy which will serve them into the future. John Henry, a partner in the fi rm, works in the area of wills and estates. He says his fi rm Without a fi rm of lawyers resident in the precinct, Tolhurst Druce and Emmerson (TDE) is a law has been servicing generations of the same families. fi rm local to Docklands. “We’re proud to be their lawyers and we often work with several generations of their Located at the western end of the city, on In other respects, the fi rm is very much at include: conveyancing and property law; families. Th ey see us as trusted advisers in the corner of Bourke and William streets, the home in the CBD. With a proud heritage of wills, probate and the administration of times of trouble as well as coming to us to offi ce is a short stroll or tram ride away from legal practice spanning well over 100 years, estates and trusts; all areas of family law; establish their legal aff airs,” Mr Henry said. the Docklands. the fi rm off ers a full range of services commercial and business law matters; tailored to the needs of individuals, families together with litigation and dispute Th ere is nothing pretentious about TDE. In and business. As a city-based fi rm there is resolution services. some respects it is what you would expect Level 3, 520 Bourke Street, Melbourne ready access to barristers, the courts and from a suburban law practice. Th e fi rm is Th e lawyers at Tolhurst Druce and Ph 9670 0700 other professionals. www.tde.com.au no nonsense and prides itself on off ering an Emmerson are skilled and experienced. excellent legal service at a cost-eff ective price. Th e range of services off ered by the fi rm Partners of the fi rm have decades of ASSISTING DOCKLANDS’ HEALTHY ATTITUDE TO EATING
Th e fi llings display nutritional MYO has 19 outlets in Australia, and six in Docklanders have a healthy information, such as fat content, the United Kingdom and Ireland. carbohydrate and kilojoules. attitude towards lunch, Mr Wong opened his MYO outlet, on Batman’s Hill Drive, two and a half years ago. according to Alex Wong (left). Sandwich prices are based on weight, while salads are priced according to bowl size … so “I went to a franchise convention in Perth, and stuff the bowl as full as you want. the MYO concept stood out to me,” he said. Mr Wong said a trend away from “junk food” in favour of healthier fare has justifi ed “As well as sandwich bread and pizza bases, “Docklands seemed to be the perfect place his decision to invest in a Make Your Own we off er wraps, rolls and croissants,” he said. to open one. It’s all about potential.” franchise in Docklands. “We have a diff erent hot food dish every day “What appeals to me most about the “A lot of people are trading up from fast – today’s is lasagne bolognese.” Docklands area is what it will become.” food such as potato cakes and the like, to If you are not in the creative Masterchef sandwiches or a healthy salad,” Mr Wong said. mood, MYO has chef-designed recipes for MYO is open 7am-4pm, and is on Batman’s you to follow. “Surprisingly, many of my lunch customers Hill Drive, Docklands. Call 8648 8711 or visit are men.” Th ere is also a “Sandwich of the Week” – see www.myo.com.au how your tastebuds cope with avocado, roast Mr Wong said construction site workers beef and seeded mustard. were joining offi ce and retail workers in opting to make their own sandwich or pizza MYO also caters for breakfast, with cereals from the 75 fi llings he has on off er. and coff ee and tea. ISSUE 70 DOCKLANDS NEWS 27 Businesses in Docklands DOCKLANDS-BASED BUSINESSES WISHING TO BE PROFILED IN THIS SECTION SHOULD EMAIL: [email protected]
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Mr Shergill said business was booming, as As far as men’s hairdressing more people moved into Docklands. goes, this is cutting edge stuff . “We love it here. All the local traders are cool and we promote each other,” he said. Th e leather chesterfi elds, the timber “We are noticing a lot of NewQuay residents panelling, the slight piquancy of men’s coming over here to us. At fi rst we catered fragrance, the relaxed atmosphere – Th e just for the businesses and offi ce workers, Barber Club, at Victoria Harbour in but now a lot of residents are moving here.” Docklands, has raised the bar for barbers. “Th e statistics show there are about 18,000 And throw in a complimentary drink – yes, a men in a 1km radius of us. Th at’s a lot of free beer while you are being de-bearded. haircuts.” Manager Aakash Shergill and his colleagues “We fi nd a lot of men come in for a face shave before a wedding, or going out. We even have are celebrating the Barber Club’s fi rst ladies coming in and asking if we can do birthday this month. them,” Mr Shergill said, with a chuckle. “We off er a suit-and-tie concept for men’s “But I tell them we can’t, we are exclusively haircuts,” Mr Shergill said. “Th is is a men’s for men. Th en they say, ‘I’m going to send haven. As well as a haircut, they can relax my husband here’.” and read a magazine, have a snooze on the Th e Barber Club manager Aakash Shergill and colleague Kate Duckworth off er a range of men’s grooming services. sofa, enjoy a drink – just chill out for a while.” Mr Shergill said men were a more challenging market than women. “Men come in and say, ‘I’m sick of having to now myself and two girls.” located at 844 Bourke St, Docklands. line up at a barber on a weekend’. Here they “Men won’t ask for what they want, you have to off er it,” he said. can get a haircut during a spare hour while Like the hair they snip, demand keeps Call 9600 2511 or visit at work.” “I’ve just put on another staff member, so it’s growing for the guys at Th e Barber Club, www.thebarberclub.com.au NEW LIFE FOR WATERMARK
modern venue,” Mr Mastrantuono said. New owner Dante “Docklands is the new CBD.” Mastrantuono (right) sees And as Hardware Lane heads down-market, Docklands’ Watermark Docklands is enjoying an infl ux of quality restaurants. through very diff erent eyes. “We are fortunate in Melbourne that we have so many venues on the water,” he said. “In While the previous owners variously fi ve to 10 years, what we have here will rival presented the Victoria Harbour venue Sydney Harbour.” as a pub, nightclub, bar and generally somewhere to drink, Mr Mastrantuono’s In particular, Mr Mastrantuono is confi dent vision centres on food, wine and jazz. that the north-facing strip extending from under the NAB building to Dock 5 will Watermark will remain a favourite watering become a dining destination in its own right. hole for after-work drinks, but it’s the dining experience that will centre Victoria Harbour “If we all open for dinner we will attract the Promenade as a serious destination for crowds because we have an amazing off ering Melbourne’s foodies. down here now and no one is over-priced,” And while he is new to Docklands, he is no he said. stranger to hospitality, having owned and Dante plans to open every night and off er operated Vialetto in Hardware Lane for the live jazz fi ve nights a week. Jazz band the past 15 years. Danny Dann Quartet has been playing for In a sense, Dante is a refl ection of Dante for more than 12 years and is equally Docklands’ evolution from wasteland to thrilled with the new venue. Earlier this year he received a generous off er Tuesday, November 8 and the Docklands to sell Vialetto and within four months had community is welcome to attend. wonderland. Th e bebop-fl avoured band comprises 11 bought Watermark. Over recent years he had witnessed his members who operate a roster system to Ohh, and you can bring your dog too. corporate clientele disappearing and being determine who will be part of the nightly trio Mr Mastrantuono said he acted quickly so Dante plans to introduce a special line of replaced by mostly overseas students. Th e or quartet. he could keep his staff together. And this has dog biscuits and is currently researching a corporates had moved to Docklands. So he paid off as he was open within a fortnight of suitable recipe. Dante said he had his eye on Docklands decided to follow them. getting the keys, including a full renovation. for many years and had long been a fan of For bookings ring 9642 1880. See www. “It was time to move to a bigger, more Docklands pioneer Renzo Mammolito. Watermark is being offi cially launched on watermarkdocklands.com.au 28 DOCKLANDS NEWS ISSUE 70
ELENA MARKAKIS, 42 ELSA SCOTT, 28 FAYE LIU, 27 Owner, Splendor Skin and Laser Clinic Pharmacy assistant, Victoria Harbour Pharmacy Manager, Little Nyonya
Elena recently opened her state-of-the-art beauty Elsa has been working in Docklands for six Faye has just opened a brand new Malaysian clinic on Docklands Drive at Harbour Town. Elena months. She loves that Docklands is so easy to get restaurant in Docklands. For the past four months says the Harbour Town precinct is like a village, to and is so close to the CBD. However, she also she has been busy renovating her premises and is with nice people, a feeling of closeness and a likes the fact that Docklands has a bit of a diff erent, now ready to welcome customers. Faye said the community spirit. She says the harbour water is more relaxed vibe than the city. decision to open the restaurant in Docklands was peaceful and calming – a perfect fi t for her spa and an easy one, as it was clear to her that the area clinic treatments. was growing. She likes Docklands because of the nice view of the water, the friendly people and the relaxed atmosphere.
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Brazilian jiu-jitsu is anyone's game By Yasemin Pelevan perfect self-defence sport for women. He Docklands is home to the said that, unlike other self-defence sports, world’s greatest sports. jiu-jitsu did not require as much strength. BJJ is a sport of technique. Translated Football, soccer, cricket, ice from Japanese, jiu-jitsu means “the gentle hockey and now even Brazilian technique”. jiu-jitsu. “With the high-level practitioners of BJJ it’s kind of like watching physical poetry. Th ere’s Based at Th e Hub, Docklands Brazilian an aesthetic beauty. Th eir movement and History repeating jiu-jitsu provides an after-work release for level of technique is amazing,” Mr Lai said. Pavilion takes shape Docklanders. Docklands BJJ is creating its own elite team History repeated last month when historical A temporary community pavilion is being of BJJ fi ghters from regular Docklanders. fi gures James and Helen Gilbert came ashore Director and coach of Docklands’ Brazilian built on the lowered wharf of Harbour in Docklands. jiu-jitsu Andrew Lai says the sport is Andrew, who works at NAB, opened the Esplanade, near the intersection of LaTrobe anyone’s game. Docklands academy for the convenience of St in Docklands. Th e Gilberts were one of Melbourne’s offi ce workers. pioneer couples, having been among the fi rst “It’s a great way to up your fi tness while Th e pavilion will remain for about six shipload of settlers who stepped from the learning useful self-defence techniques,” “Docklands is a good area. It’s very months and includes two intricately Enterprize in 1835. Andrew said. convenient for me, as well as other offi ce constructed timber buildings that off er some workers, to commit to training,” he said. shelter and shade close to the water’s edge. Like the corporates inhabiting modern- BJJ is a popular martial arts form that is day Docklands, the Gilberts were looking eff ective for its ground fi ghting technique “Th ere’s a constant stream of competitions Th e project is being designed and built by for land and prosperity. But unlike today’s and grappling. BJJ is one of the few sports throughout the year and we always work on Monash University architecture students, corporates, the government of the day where size does not really matter. It is based sending teams and being ready." who are collaborating with Norwegian- on the notion that a smaller person can based architectural fi rm Rintala Eggertsson did not recognise the Gilberts’ claim to In the recent Pan Pacifi c Championships, the successfully defend him or herself, and Architects, renowned for its site-specifi c Melbourne’s land. biggest regional competition, Docklands BJJ ultimately control a bigger person. installations as well as innovative teaching fi ghters Eddie Sam and Chris Pham brought Nevertheless, today’s Gilberts (Rod Th omas practices in “design-make” projects with “Being bigger and stronger has an advantage home gold. and Helen Epsworthy) were last month students around the world. but that can be overcome by technique,” Mr spruiking voyages aboard the replica “Doing Brazilian jiu-jitsu is almost like living Lai said. Th e project builds on the “design-make” Enterprize, which is berthed at Docklands. a dream for a lot of young men. And as a program as part of Monash's architecture “I train a 45kg guy who beats guys double his coach it’s great to help people fulfi l their And they were right at home speaking the course, which previously produced a size,” he said. dreams,” Andrew said. language of commerce with Docklands’ pavilion for the King Lake community in lunchtime corporate crowd. As for the ladies, Andrew says BJJ is the See www.docklandsbjj.com.au response to the 2009 bushfi res. Our results speak for themselves!
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