DECEMBER 2012 / JANUARY 2013 ISSUE 82 PRICELESS WWW.DOCKLANDSNEWS.COM.AU : Docklands_News

 Christmas activities in Docklands  Reprieve for diner See page 15 See page 12  Decision time on serviced  NBN connection for some apartments Docklanders See page 4 See page 5 Locals push for 9.30 fi reworks By Bethany Williams

Docklanders are lobbying for the reinstatement of the 9.30 pm New Year’s Eve family fi reworks amid speculation that the City of Melbourne’s safety concerns are unfounded.

Melbourne’s councillors approved the cross-over between the two displays,” the cancellation of the fi reworks at a closed statement said. meeting in September. Inspector Beattie was unable to speak Th e cancellation was part of a wider revamp with Docklands News but his colleague, of the City of Melbourne’s New Year’s Eve Superintendent Rod Wilson, said Victoria celebration. Police’s major concern for New Year’s Eve was around Princess Bridge. According to the City of Melbourne, the new format was developed to address safety Superintendent Wilson said the concern for concerns identifi ed by the council, risk Docklands was about the crowd growing management consultants and Victoria Police. larger and that there was a need to eliminate the risk before it became a major issue. However, the council refuses to release the report alleging concerns about a potential According to Inspector Beattie’s statement crowd crush on the Southern Cross to council, there was a need to “decentralise Merry Christmas Coen concourse when families leaving the 9.30pm the audience”. display would meet the crowd coming into Th e new format is intended to push revellers Docklands for the midnight event. Christmas came early for Docklands’ Ashton family last month out of the middle of the city to live sites, such when a double-lung transplant donor was found for cystic A statement from Victoria Police Inspector as Docklands, on the edge of the CBD. Mick Beattie to the council confi rms police Superintendent Wilson confi rmed that support of the changes to the New Year's Eve fi brosis suff erer Coen, 15. the concerns for Docklands were due to format. the belief that more people would head Coen came home to Yarra’s Edge on Before a donor was found, Coen deteriorated But the statement focuses predominantly to Docklands due to the new model and Th ursday, November 29 after a month of to the point where medical authorities on the potential for crowd-crush incidents therefore the safety risk would be increased. stopped testing his lung capacity and around Flinders St, Princess Bridge and recovery at the Alfred Hospital. He was frail, However, residents and local businesses discussions had started about the next stage Federation Square. but in good spirits. have denied that there was a risk of crowd- of being on life-support. crush on the Southern Cross stadium He is by no means out of the woods and will Th e safety concerns for Docklands are Coen’s mum Dawn explained that they had only mentioned in the last sentence of the concourse. be under medical supervision for the rest of suff ered a false-alarm a month previously statement. President of the Docklands Community his life, but every day from now is a bonus. so when the phone call from the hospital “Victoria Police is also supportive of the Association, Roger Gardner, said he had came at 8am one morning, the family was Th e Ashtons came to Docklands from removal of a 9.30pm display at Docklands written to the lord mayor and all councillors apprehensive. Queensland in October last year to begin as the growing audience in this area is also their wait for an organ donation. Continued on page 9. causing safety concerns around crowd Continued on page 2.

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DFO South Wharf 2 DOCKLANDS NEWS ISSUE 82 Docklands: it’s Locals push for Suite 108, 198 Harbour Esplanade 9.30 fi reworks PO Box 23008 Docklands 8012 Tel: 8689 7979 Fax: 9602 2929 Continued from page 1. www.docklandsnews.com.au (nearly) all good requested that the decision be reversed and Advertising that the fi reworks be reinstated. Tel: 8689 7979 Fax: 9602 2929 He said there had been no evidence [email protected] Comment provided to support the need for crowd Reader contributions are welcome. management and agreed that many people Please send articles and images to who had attended the family fi reworks in the [email protected] Shane past had travelled by car. Scanlan Th e deadline for the February edition is Jenni Hart runs Adventure Sails in January 30. Docklands and said her business was losing out because of the fi reworks cancellation. the things that matter most won’t come Follow us on Twitter 2012 closes with a promise around again until the end of January. We Adventure Sails ran a family cruise event @Docklands_News can’t wait that long. in Docklands to coincide with the 9.30 pm of some very good things for fi reworks but has had to cancel the event and Th e Docklanders representing us on the refund customers who had already booked. Like us on Facebook Docklands. forum had come together before the Docklands News meeting to map out the things that matter. Th e company also runs a midnight cruise We do see evidence around us of some But of four items agreed on, only the and has had customers requesting refunds things that could be better in our suburb. cancellation of the 9.30pm New Year’s Eve due to fears the midnight fi reworks would To download our iPad app, And with a chorus of negative sentiment fi reworks was discussed. also be cancelled. bombarding us almost daily, it’s obviously simply scan the QR code below: Th is was clearly the best part of the easy to lose heart. Ms Hart said the business had lost meeting. City of Melbourne director “substantial money” because of the fi reworks But Docklands is not a series of buildings, Martin Cutter gave an impromptu cancellation and the reasons given for the spaces, roads, retail outlets or businesses. explanation and refused to take a cancellation were not justifi ed. backward step in the face of vigorous It is a community of people. questioning from the community. “Most families drive and park at Harbour And it’s coming in contact with the people Town to avoid public transport and avoid It was real, unscripted and greatly who live and work here that gives me going into the city,” Ms Hart said. appreciated by attendees. enormous confi dence in the future. Ms Hart said she had written to every Th is should embolden the forum’s councillor about the cancellation. Docklanders are just getting on with it and organisers to have enough confi dence this year we saw evidence of an emerging that the Docklands community itself can She received a response from City of sense of co-operation. set the agenda. Having come so far, it Melbourne city business director Martin Th e highlight of 2012 for me was the would be a shame to see the forum fail Cutter on behalf of the councillors. because the council refused to let go. establishment of the Docklands In the letter, Mr Cutter said that council had Community Forum. It should congratulate itself that its work a legal responsibility to deliver a safe event Th e opportunity that it aff orded people to is largely done. It has set the scene and and that the decision was not related to cost. now it needs to take a back seat. come together to work towards a common If a choice was off ered the Docklands goal is the achievement. I would also like to thank all the Chamber of Commerce favours the 9.30pm Th e way people have responded to this advertisers who have supported the fi reworks over the midnight show. has clearly been a surprise to the forum’s Docklands News in 2012. Without our However, Mr Cutter told the Docklands organisers who have not kept up by advertisers, we would not exist. So please Community Forum on November 28 that this providing an adequate structure. support them in turn. was not an option. Th e forum met for a second time on And to our readers, I extend the He said the decision was irreversible and November 28 and it was frustrating that the compliments of the season. Have a great the new policy would drive more people to two-hour window of opportunity was largely break over the holidays and come back refreshed and invigorated for the work Docklands but encourage them to stay until wasted with presentations from the council that needs doing to fulfi ll Docklands’ after midnight. and Places Victoria. true potential. Mr Cutter implied that he had been trying Th e information presented was highly to have the 9.30pm Docklands fi reworks relevant, well presented and appreciated by cancelled for three years and had fi nally got the audience. councillors to accept that the public safety But the two-hour opportunity to talk about risk was too great. ISSUE 82 DOCKLANDS NEWS 3 Vans weren’t denied permit

However, the food vans were not denied Reports that popular a permit to trade in Docklands. In fact, no Melbourne food trucks were application had been made for a new permit. kicked out of Docklands According to a City of Melbourne spokesperson, the vans had operated under after complaints from other a short-term permit issued to Places Victoria traders are false. and Utopian Folk as part of a temporary activation project in Docklands. Last month, Th e Age reported that the Utopian Folk is a group commissioned by council had not issued new permits to Places Victoria to activate Harbour Esplanade. food trucks Gumbo Kitchen and Beatbox Th e spokesperson said the original permit was and that local businesses had complained from July to August and was extended until about the trucks. October 31 at the permit-holders’ request. Th e food trucks had been a popular Friday lunch option, attracting queues of She said after this permit had expired Places offi ce workers and visitors each week. Victoria and Utopian Folk had not applied for a new one. Th e article implied that jealous local businesses had driven the vans out of Th e suggestion that council had not town and that Docklands had shot itself approved a new permit on the grounds that in the foot. local traders had complained was false. It attracted more than 100 online reader Complaints made by Docklands traders, if comments, with many people deploring there were in fact any, have had no bearing the fact that something so successful had on the fact the vans are no longer allowed to been chased out of Docklands. operate in Docklands. What’s that you said Jack? Sam Sangster resigns While the Norfolk Pines on Harbour Esplanade may struggle in Docklands’ wind, there’s a new tree in town that is fi rmly planted Sam Sangster has resigned as CEO of Places Victoria. in the ground. Mr Sangster was appointed CEO in Th e resignation comes at the same time November last year and had worked for that Places Victoria announced that the A talking tree has found a home at longer branches were removed. the organisation for six-and-a-half years. equivalent of 53 full-time positions would be Docklands’ Wonderland Fun Park in front of For those who have already seen the tree made redundant by March 2013. the Spiegeltent. and heard it speak, you weren’t wrong if you Mr Sangster will remain with the organisation to assist with the handover According to a Places Victoria statement, the Th e tree has been shipped all the way from thought its voice sounded familiar. to the new CEO, who is yet to be named. positions will become redundant in response the Philippines and upon arrival required Renowned Australian actor Jack Th ompson to a downturn in the property development some heavy pruning to ensure it would fi t has lent his talents to give the tree a truly Simon Wilson, general manager, city west market and subsequent restructuring of the in its new surroundings. Several of the tree’s distinguished voice. development, is currently acting CEO. organisation. 4 DOCKLANDS NEWS ISSUE 82 Decision time on serviced apartments By Bethany Williams

A resolution to the serviced apartment case that has divided Docklands is now in sight, with a Building Appeals Board (BAB) decision imminent.

Th e case, involving the City of Melbourne, It is widely accepted that the cost of residential building other than a Class 1 and adapted for use as a Class 2 building Watergate Owners’ Corporation (OC) and converting a serviced apartment to comply or 2 building, which is a common place of and that the classifi cation was of the built Docklands Executive Apartments, was being with Class 3 regulations would make long-term or transient living for a number of environment not of behaviour. heard by the BAB in Docklands. operating serviced apartments commercially unrelated persons”. Mr Niall said that there was no evidence to unviable. Last year, the City of Melbourne issued Mr Margetts said this indicated that the suggest behaviour was a factor taken into building orders against 30 owners who were Mr Salter’s legal team has argued that duration of stay was a factor in building account when classifying as Class 2 or 3. using Watergate apartments for short-stay serviced apartments fi t the defi nition of a classifi cation and that a building used for He said the behaviour of occupants in one accommodation ordering them to comply Class 2 building. transient living was closer to Class 3 than 2. building could not infl uence a national with building regulations applicable to a classifi cation. hotel or to cease trading. Mr Salter’s lawyer, Richard Niall, said He said that a building surveyor was serviced apartments were consistent required to classify a building as to what it From the outset the case has been a battle of Yezz Pty Ltd, which operated as Grand with this classifi cation and that short-stay most closely resembled and that serviced political versus commercial. Harbour Accommodation and Paul apartments met the requirements because apartments most closely resembled a hotel Salter, who operates Docklands Executive they had a kitchen, laundry and bathroom. or motel and therefore should be Class 3. Th e political side, the council and owners, Apartments, had appealed the building has focused on building classifi cations in orders at the BAB. Th e BCA defi nes Class 2 as “a building Mr Margetts said serviced apartments terms of behaviour. containing two or more sole-occupancy resembled hotels because apartments were Last month Yezz Pty Ltd withdrew from units, each being a separate dwelling”. rented through a licence to occupy rather Th e commercial side, Docklands Executive the case and has ceased operations at than a lease; there were hotel-like services Apartments, has focused on defi ning the Mr Niall said the word “dwelling” meant a Watergate. provided such as check-in and assistance classifi cations in terms of building structure. place of residence or abode and that in the with luggage and that apartments were On November 14 the Building Appeals context of Class 2 was most likely describing Th e outcome of the case is likely to change available on a daily rate. Board heard the fi nal submissions from the apartments. the face of Docklands. remaining parties. He also referred to evidence given by If the BAB decides that Watergate serviced He said the use of the word dwelling did not Th e outcome of the case rests on the way Watergate building manager Marshall Delves apartments should be classifi ed as Class 3, it impose a qualifi cation of time. that the BAB interprets the Building Code of and Watergate OC chairperson Barbara is likely to wipe out the practice of serviced Australia (BCA). However the council’s lawyer Tim Margetts Francis about the “interesting behavioural apartments throughout Docklands. said the term dwelling had a condition of characteristics” of short-term residents. Council has argued that serviced However, if the BAB was to return the continual or habitual use. apartments should be classifi ed as Class 3, a However, Mr Niall said the question decision that Watergate serviced apartments classifi cation usually reserved for hotels or He referred to the BCA defi nition of Class of classifi cation related to whether the are Class 2 it would pave the way for serviced rooming houses. 3, which states that a Class 3 building is “a apartments are designed, constructed apartments throughout Docklands.

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Th e National Broadband Network (NBN) has come to Docklands, but most won’t be able to connect to it for at least the next three years.

Lacrosse, at 675 LaTrobe St, is the fi rst after January 1, 2011, even if they are not in a Docklands building to be connected to rollout area. the NBN. NBN Co media relations advisor Edwina Th e building was connected ahead of the Hinchcliff e said new developments, like rest of Docklands because the Federal Lacrosse, were connected to a temporary Government wants all new developments network, which would be replaced once the to have NBN infrastructure installed permanent NBN network was installed in during construction. Docklands. In areas like Docklands, which have new Ms Hinchcliff e said the next Docklands developments but are not on the current building scheduled for connection to the NBN three-year rollout plan, this means temporary NBN network was Th e Quays. that some buildings will be connected, while others won’t. At this stage, the earliest that the NBN will be NBN Co is the government-owned available throughout Docklands is 2016, but corporation responsible for designing, it may be longer. building and operating the NBN. Th e next update of the NBN three-year Th e corporation is required, at the request rollout plan is due in March next year and of developers, to install the necessary will reveal if there are plans to rollout the infrastructure into developments of over NBN across Docklands in the next 100 premises that have been approved three years. Try sailing on December 9

Locals and visitors are invited to a “try sailing day” this month in Docklands.

Christmas time in Docklands Hosted by the Docklands Yacht Club and A $20 registration fee ($40 for families) is supported by Docklands Rotary, the day required and includes the supply of life- It’s that time of year again and Christmas is just around the corner. is a great way to test the water and learn jackets and boats. more about sailing. After some fun on the water you can enjoy Th ree-year-old Julianna Krasnoff got an tree, Docklands has been gifted with a range Th e event will be held on Sunday, a sausage sizzle and get to know your fellow early taste of Christmas last month when she of activities and events to keep everyone December 9 from 11am until 4pm at the sailors. visited Docklands and had a good look at the entertained over the festive season. Docklands Christmas tree. Docklands Yacht Club (Shed 2, North For more information contact David on Wharf Rd). 0430 927 723 or Mark on 0418 322 299. And while there are no presents under the See page 15 for all the details. Best wishes for the festive season and a peaceful new year ahead!

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Your red carpet experience 6 DOCKLANDS NEWS ISSUE 82 Docklanders Revival for Waterfront City don’t drive Empty retail spaces in Docklands are to be temporarily fi lled with start-up businesses and projects. By Georgina Scambler

Th e Waterfront City Piazza area is to be Docklands residents are the fi rst area to be tackled by an alliance between MAB Corporation, Places Victoria abandoning their cars and and Renew Australia. fi nding alternative ways to get Renew Australia came to prominence around. in 2009 when it was responsible for the revitalisation of Newcastle’s retail district. 2011 census data released by the Australian Founder Marcus Westbury is aware he faces Bureau of Statistics showed 27 per cent of diff erent challenges in Docklands but he says Docklands households did not have a motor the objective is the same. vehicle, compared with 19 per cent in 2006. “Th e aim is to get people to circulate in In the Greater Melbourne area, only 9 per the area and build some interest and cent of dwellings did not have a motor momentum,” he said. Renew Australia founder Marcus Westbury in Docklands. vehicle at the time of the census. Locals are instead taking advantage of our He said Docklands was well served by public Insurances and overheads are taken care of some could stay the distance and become central location and walking to work. transport and could become a destination of by Renew Australia which, in turn, is funded Docklands businesses,” he said. interest if the off ering was appealing enough. by MAB, Th e City of Melbourne and Places Between 2006 and 2011 the numbers of “It’s an incubator model where people with Victoria. people walking or taking the train or tram “Th e thing about what will be created by the ideas can come together and collaborate to work all increased, while the percentage temporary tenants is that it will be unique,” Renew Australia has up to eight premises on and experiment with what works and what riding their bicycle remained steady at he said. “You won’t fi nd it anywhere else in ground and fi rst fl oor levels facing the piazza doesn’t.” around 1.5 per cent. Melbourne. And people are looking for that ready to go when expressions of interest these days. Th e reward is the discovery of close in mid-January. “Th e cost of Docklands rentals has meant While only 3.3 per cent of Victorians walked that there has not been a lot of diversity of something new.” Mr Westbury expects the fi rst temporary to work in 2011, in Docklands a whopping 27 commercial off ering down here.” per cent made their way to the offi ce on foot. Th e Renew Australia model works on the tenants to move in and start operating in principle of mutual benefi t. mid-February. “Our model means we can get a lot a of Despite the large number of vehicle-free activity happening here without spending residences, driving was still the most popular Landlords bear no cost and can reclaim their He said the Newcastle experience suggests that some start-up businesses could become much money.” method of transport to work for Docklanders, premises on 30 days notice should they get a with 33 per cent travelling by car. commercial rental off er. And tenants get free so successful that they become permanent Mr Westbury said ideal temporary tenants commercial tenants in the future. rent and an opportunity to experiment with would be those whose business models However, this was only half the 66 per cent their new businesses without entering into a “It’s a dynamic situation. Some will fall did not depend entirely on passing trade to across Victoria who travelled to work by car, long-term lease. away, others will be more successful and succeed. either as driver or passenger. ISSUE 82 DOCKLANDS NEWS 7 Victory at last for Cadel Evans It was the second year running that the International cycling champion cyclist had been paired with the Grocon team, albeit this year with more champion Cadel Evans successful results. returned to Docklands last Th is year’s runner up was the Frank Health month for the third annual Suit Insurance team, which competed alongside Dutch professional cyclist, Koen de Kort. Up and Ride event. After the formalities had been taken care of, competitors were treated to a live Hundreds of worker came together on performance from Hunters and Collectors November 23 to compete for glory and to front man Mark Seymour and two other raise money for Orygen Youth Health. band members. Th e quirky event saw competitors cycle a “With perfect weather and Mark Seymour 1.2km loop along NewQuay Promenade in performing it was wonderful to see so many their work attire. dressed-up corporate teams enjoying the best After coming second at last year’s Suit Up of the Docklands,” organiser Lisa Bird said. and Ride, Grocon, assisted by Cadel Evans, Some 38 teams competed in the event which rode to victory last month. raised over $30,000 for Orygen Youth Health. Cadel Evans and the Grocon team celebrate. A CLUE to Docklands’ workforce According to the report, the sector’s Information media and telecommunications Th e CLUE report also revealed that A recent study shows that workforce is made up of about 12,148 people was the second-largest employer, accounting Docklands businesses are, on average, larger and occupies 223,120 sqm of commercially- for 12.6 per cent of Docklands’ workforce. than those in the CBD. Docklands is fast becoming occupied space. Industry heavyweights Th e Age, Channel Docklands businesses employ an average of Melbourne’s fi nance and Th is news comes as no surprise considering 7 and Channel 9 all have head offi ces in 45 people per business, compared with 28 insurance centre. ANZ, Bendigo Bank, NAB, AXA and Medibank Docklands, making the media industry one people per business in the city. all have headquarters located in Docklands. Docklands’ largest employers. While the retail vacancy rate has risen City of Melbourne’s Census of Land Use and And the industry’s Docklands-based Th is is followed by public administration slightly in the past two years (from 18.4 per Employment (CLUE) 2012 report shows that workforce is set to grow with the and safety, which employs 11.4 per cent cent to 20.8 per cent), the offi ce vacancy the fi nance and insurance sector accounts for Commonwealth Bank also set to relocate its of the workforce and the business services rate has declined (from 5.6 per cent to 2.1 31.8 per cent of all employment in Docklands. Melbourne headquarters to Docklands. industry, which accounts for 7.9 per cent. per cent).

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Th e City of Melbourne has promised Docklands millions of dollars for marketing since 2007 – but have we been short-changed?

According to Docklands Co-ordination its 2012 fi nancial planning showed $371,000 Committee’s Finance and Infrastructure less for Docklands marketing in 2012-13 than Plan 2011-12 Financial Report, $857,500 was its 2011 plan. budgeted for marketing expenses in the last Th e September, 2011 Five-Year Plan fi nancial year. projected $894,000 in marketing expenses for Merry Christmas Coen the 2012-13 fi nancial year, but by September However, last fi nancial year only $652,388 2012 the projection for the same period was Continued from page 1. was spent, a variation of over $205,000. $523,000. “At 4pm the transplant nurse came in and year. In February a fund-raising event was A City of Melbourne spokesperson was Th e council explained that marketing was said ‘it’s happening’ and Coen was wheeled held at Yarra’s Edge and contributed $10,445 unable to specify exactly what happened categorised in budgeting and projections in fi ve minutes later,” Dawn said. for accommodation before Queensland to the $205,000 budgeted for marketing in in diff erent ways, with distinctions made Government funding kicked in. Docklands that was unspent. After a six-hour operation, Coen had a new between destination marketing and events set of lungs and his breathing tube was “I have never lived anywhere where we “Rather than being rolled over, funds allocated marketing. removed when he woke from an induced- to ‘marketing’ may be spent on events or have enjoyed as much support as we have “Funding to Destination Docklands has coma the next morning. sponsorship, and this alters the fi gures set out experienced in Docklands,” she said. increased this year, from $50,000 to $200,000 in the forward estimates,” she said. Th e surgical team switched his lungs by “Th is was very unexpected as you would to support new marketing and events prising apart his ribs (breaking a couple in generally think that in the inner-city people Th e spokesperson said the city recognised programs,” the council spokesperson said. the process) and, with fi ve intravenous lines that Docklands was an emerging and would keep to themselves.” She said that, in addition to the marketing and four draining tubes, it was a very serious growing precinct, and was committed to budget, the council had provided $1.29 operation. “We’ve been blown away by the amount of promoting Docklands. million in event funding and sponsorship for support we have received.” Coen is facing three months of three-days- “$1.29 million was provided in funding for Docklands. per-week rehabilitation so the Ashtons Established protocols prevent the Ashtons Docklands events and sponsorship in the “Th is includes the annual winter fi reworks held aren’t making any plans yet to return to from knowing anything about the donor and last fi nancial year,” she said. on Friday nights throughout July,” she said. Queensland. they, too, are anonymous to the donating “A further $400,000 – 30 per cent of the City of “Th e cost of the July winter fi reworks and Coen said he didn’t feel weird at all about family. Melbourne’s marketing budget – was invested the related marketing cost sits outside the having someone else’s lungs inside him. “It’s a bitter-sweet situation,” Dawn said. in destination marketing for Docklands.” destination marketing budget.” “When you buy a second-hand car, do you “As happy as we are, we are very aware that Th e Lord Mayor, Cr Robert Doyle, incorrectly Th e council declined to provide an itemised think about who owned it before you?” he said. another family is going through pain at stated to Docklands stakeholders at a account of expenditure on marketing and Dawn is encouraged by Coen’s great progress their loss.” networking function last month that the events. council spent $1.3 million annually on but it’s too early to pop the champagne. “We hope we can make them proud, that we Docklands marketing. She sincerely thanked the Docklands can be a family that can make the most of community for its support over the past these lungs,” she said. Th e City of Melbourne was also asked why

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Th e Water, Th e River, Th e Town is a large- watery sheen, creating the appearance of a scale mural being painted on the side of fi sh skin. the Aurecon building in Victoria Harbour. Pixi said this echoed Docklands’ history Lend Lease commissioned the work of fellmongery. Fellmongers are traders of through a partnership with RMIT animal skins and hides and were common in th University’s Art in Public Space program. Docklands in the 19 century. Paramedics attend to a Victoria Point resident who was shot by police Artists Pixi Mix and Christopher Bold are Th e top line of the mural is of the highest alumni of the program and beat a fi eld of and most recent tidal marking found on the competitors to have their work selected. Victoria Harbour pier. Th e artwork is about 37 metres long and Pixi said this marking signifi ed the time that 10 metres high and takes up most of the the building was built and occupied. Victoria Point Import Lane side of the Aurecon building. She said the artwork refl ected on the past Pixi said the artwork refl ected on the and present of Docklands, which gave it the organic nature and man-made infl uences feeling of representing the area. of the surrounding area. RMIT Art in Public Space program director When complete, the artwork will feature Geoff Hogg said the creation of the mural on- man shot site gave it a sense of emerging into the area. two fi sh-scale patterns. One pattern is of Police shot a Docklands resident last month, following a the brown trout, an introduced species. “One of the important things is that the work confrontation about a stolen car. Th e other fi sh scale pattern is of the is being created on-site. It becomes part of the tupong, a small native species that travels life and activity of the area,” Dr Hogg said. down the Yarra to marine areas like Th e artists, and their assistant Pablo Th e man, 35, lived at Victoria Point and was Following the shooting, police charged a Docklands once a year to breed. Alvarado have been working on the mural shot in the building’s car park on November 12. 24-year-old Southbank man with two counts When complete, the artwork will have a for about three and a half weeks. He was taken to the Royal Melbourne Hospital of burglary, two counts of theft and theft of suff ering from multiple gunshot wounds. a car. Victoria Police commander Rick Nugent said A 23-year-old Docklands man was also four plain-clothes police offi cers had been in charged with two counts of burglary. Docklands investigating a stolen car racket Both men were bailed to appear at the when the shooting happened. Melbourne Magistrates Court on April 30 He said police had located a stolen car in the next year. car park and had seen the man approach the car. On November 19, the man who was shot was charged with numerous off ences including According to Commander Nugent, when four counts of conduct endangering life, a police offi cer approached the man and assault police, common-law assault and use produced his identifi cation the man pulled of a fi rearm to resist arrest. out a handgun and threatened the offi cer. He was also charged with possession of the He said the police offi cer had taken cover and another offi cer had come to his aid, proceeds of crime and multiple fi rearm and shooting the man multiple times. drug off ences. Witnesses said two other men were seen Th e man had been remanded in custody running from the car park after the shooting and is due to appear before the Melbourne and were arrested at nearby Docklands Park. Magistrates Court on February 18 next year. Pablo Alvarado, Pixi Mix and Christopher Bold

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For artist Robert Lee Davis, it’s all about connections.

So it’s no surprise that his work Mirage Rising was announced the People’s Choice Award winner of the ANL Maritime Art Prize and Exhibition on November 8. More people liked his work than any other during the popular Docklands-based exhibition which was on display during October. Mr Davis was fl attered and overwhelmed when award sponsor, Tony Cousins of PB Towage, announced his $3000 prize. It was especially pleasing for Mr Davis as he has only been in Australia since last December, having accepted an invitation to visit a friend for Christmas. Mr Davis had spent his previous 10 years in Shanghai, China and has also spent time in Egypt. He said his work symbolised the interconnectedness between humanity and the sea. “Th e striking thing about Australia is the openness of the culture and how people are made to feel welcome,” he said. “Internationally, Australians are known as the most hospitable people.” Robert Lee Davis is congratulated by Tony Cousins. “My work celebrates the journeys and obviously appealed to visitors of the annual In introducing the People’s Choice Award, He said the Docklands-based art prize was connections between people of all cultures.” art show at the Mission to Seafarers in mission vice-chairman Captain Nigel the biggest maritime art prize in Australia Mr Davis’s 28 x 76 cm work in magazine Flinders St, Docklands. Porteous paid tribute to the Asset 1 WTC and and could soon be among the biggest in the collage, acrylic, ink and coloured pencils PB Towage for their sponsorships. world. 12 DOCKLANDS NEWS ISSUE 82 Reprieve for truckies’ diner Truckies can breathe a sigh of relief with the news that the Ports Diner Roadhouse is here to stay for at least another two years.

Earlier this year, the diner, which is located on Footscray Rd just outside of Docklands, was at the centre of a dispute over potholes. Large potholes had developed in the diner’s extensive car park, which provides parking for up to 130 trucks. For the past fi ve years the Port of Melbourne has rented the land for the diner from VicTrack. But neither party was prepared to foot the bill for the costly repairs to the car park. Brothers Tass and Forty Koumakis, who own and operate the diner, had been prepared to pack up and leave when the port’s lease expired in September. Th e closure of the diner would have been disastrous for the truck drivers who regularly visit the port.

Th e diner provides the only facility near the Tass Koumakis and the Port Diner are here to stay for at least another two years. Port of Melbourne where drivers are able to park, rest, eat and shower. the land and pay outgoing costs such as truck service-centre at the former Melbourne drivers to take a decent break to help make electricity. Fish Market site on Footscray Rd. sure they manage fatigue at the wheel,” he Customers had been signing a petition to keep the diner open and truck drivers had He said VicTrack had guaranteed them Th e proposed service-centre will include said. threatened industrial action if it was allowed another two years at the site. parking, amenities and retail. Mr Koumakis said the diner would be to close. Th e diner had operated rent-free under the “Given the high volume of traffi c on interested in operating at the proposed site However, recent discussions have led to a Port of Melbourne but will have to pay rent Footscray Rd, the 2.7 hectare site is a for the permanent facility. resolution for the diner owners. to VicTrack to continue to operate at the site. logical place for this type of facility,” Public Mr Mulder said it was expected that the Transport Minister, Terry Mulder said. Tass Koumakis said VicTrack had repaired VicTrack has also called for expressions of development of the new facility would be the potholes and had agreed to maintain interest for the development of a permanent “Importantly, the centre will allow truck completed by mid-2014. ISSUE 82 DOCKLANDS NEWS 13

Living history at Central Pier When the Bryant family fi rst arrived at Pier 10, Victoria Dock on November 14, 1912 they were met with a completely diff erent Docklands than the one we know today.

Th e family had left England and travelled to 100 years later more than 20 descendants Melbourne on the M.V. Indrapura. of the Bryant family returned to Docklands for a get-together on November 11 at Th e “It was the ship’s maiden voyage as an Woolshed Pub at Shed 9 on Central Pier. emigrant transport vessel following a refi t and there was a crowd of dignitaries and Ms Byrant said family members had travelled from as far as New Zealand and Queensland newspaper representatives there at Pier 10 to be there on the day. to greet the newcomers,” descendant Pamela Bryant said. “Th eir eff orts are very much appreciated and I’m sure that all enjoyed the experience of “Family members can be clearly identifi ed in “walking the walk” of their ancestors,” Ms press photos of the day.” Byrant said. Carols to delight Docklands

Get into the festive spirit this month and head down to the Piazza at NewQuay Central on December 23 for the Planetshakers’ Carols at Docklands.

Th e event starts at 5.30 pm with a children’s organisers, has grown to well over 10,000 carnival featuring face-painting, fairy fl oss, a people in attendance. jumping castle and rides. It’s clear to see why the Planetshakers Th e carols get going at 8pm and will feature continue to return to Docklands for the event. special guests Stan Walker, Evermore and “Docklands is an amazing precinct that is hip-hop group NO-LIMITS. developing into an exciting and energetic Santa will be popping by for a visit and there area,” Planetshakers senior pastor, Russell will also be a fi reworks display. Evans, said.

Th is is the third year the free event has been Last year’s celebration. held in Docklands and, according to event

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Christmas is almost here and six weeks of school holidays are on the horizon. Th e Alma Doepel is a 109-year-old topsail schooner, which is being restored by a What better way to keep the kids entertained committed team of volunteers at Shed 2. then to head down to Docklands and explore Construction of the submersible barge that all that’s on off er? will raise the ship out of the water is now To make things easy, we’ve put together complete. a guide to Christmas and school holiday Restoration director Peter Harris said it was activities in Docklands. likely the barge would be raised in the fi rst To start with, you can enjoy the fun and week of December. festivities of the Christmas Twilight Markets He said it could take a few days to complete each Friday before Christmas from 4pm until the process of raising the ship out of the 9pm along Harbour Esplanade. water. Th e fi rst market was held on November 30 Once raised, restoration work on the bottom and attracted about 2000 people. of the ship will be possible. Pick up some last-minute presents, enjoy the Mr Harris said it was hard to say how long carols and say hi to Santa. this work would take but said it would be at Th ere will also be two other carols events in least a year. Docklands in the lead up to Christmas. Th e barge is set to have a secondary use after Planetshakers is holding a Carols at the restoration work is completed. Suggested Docklands event at the piazza at NewQuay uses for the barge include an events stage or Central from 5.30pm on December 23. For a soundstage. all the details see the story on page 13. Destination Docklands communications and event activation manager Danielle Phyland (left) and CEO Anita If you’re looking for somewhere to keep the Donnelly enjoy the Christmas market with Santa. kids entertained for hours, then head no himself. Santa will be available for photos and face painting. further than Santa’s Christmas Spectacular at and will also be wandering around the Midnight fi reworks will launch from a barge Wonderland Fun Park. centre in the lead up to Christmas. in Victoria Harbour. Walk through to the North Pole, visit the For further details see www. enchanted forest with the talking tree, stop harbourtownmelbourne.com.au With Christmas and New Year’s Eve taken by the Christmas village and take a photo care of, you’ll have time to stop by the From Harbour Town it’s just a short walk to the with Santa before posting a letter in Santa’s Pavilion at Waterfront City for the Chronicles Medibank Icehouse where, on December 16 special mailbox. of Narnia exhibition. and 17, you can see the Christmas on Ice show. And don’t miss the Christmas circus show Th e show features a cast of international Th e exhibition opened last month and will featuring acrobatic elves and an aerial snow skating stars, Victorian state champions, be in Docklands until February 2. For all the angel at the Spiegeltent. Melbourne ice hockey players, synchronised details see the story on page 21. For more opening times and ticket prices see skating teams and an ensemble case of 90 To top off the end of the school holidays, don’t www.wonderlandfunpark.com.au amateur fi gure skaters. miss Cirque Du Soleil performing Ovo in While nearby, why not pop into Harbour Town Th e show will include Beatles classics along Docklands under the company’s own big top. and enjoy the Christmas festivities on off er? with all the favourite Christmas carols. Th e show explores the world of insects and Elves performing circus tricks, the great See www.icehouse.com.au for show times can be seen in Docklands from January 17 Christmas Gizmo and his unicycle and a and ticket prices. until February 3. Christmas clown will all be roving around But the fun and festivities don’t stop with the centre during the week before Christmas. For more information see Christmas. Docklands is set to come alive Don’t miss Harbour Town’s Christmas on New Year’s Eve with celebrations starting wwwcirquedusoleil.com Wonderland where you can enjoy story-time from 7pm at the piazza at NewQuay Central. With so much happening in Docklands we’re with Mrs Claus, design your own toys and Th e celebrations will include Channel sure you’ll fi nd plenty of ways to celebrate write a letter to Santa. 7 broadcasting live from the site, the festive season, ring in the new year and Peter Harris standing on the barge that will raise Alma And of course you can meet the jolly man entertainment on the piazza stage, dress-ups enjoy the summer holidays. Doepel out of the water.

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It will feature an edible plant installation and Th e courts will provide facilities for netball, an outdoor environment, which is hoped to basketball and futsal and will be located next bring new life to the esplanade. to the Hub. Th e glasshouse has been named Hortus, Outdoor multi-purpose courts were included which is Latin for garden. in the Docklands Community and Place Plan released earlier this year by City of Th e project is being developed by a group Melbourne and Places Victoria. called Utopian Folk and has been funded by Places Victoria. A City of Melbourne spokesperson said the courts would be completed and ready to use Local companies have also supported the at the end of January. project through assistance with the design, construction and fi t-out of the glasshouse. Ouch, that hurts Hortus is a temporary installation and is expected to operate at least 12 months, after Vehicles mounted the footpath and caused damage at two which an alternative use may be found. locations in Docklands last month.

On November 11 a gold Mercedes turned A City of Melbourne spokesperson said right from Bourke St into Harbour Esplanade the tree would be replaced during the next and mounted the curb. planting season, which starts from March Th e car hit a Norfolk Pine on Harbour 2013. Esplanade, snapping its trunk. Street signs on the corner of Geographe St Th e tree, located near the NAB forecourt, has and Keera Way were also ploughed over by a been removed and is yet to be replaced. vehicle on the morning of November 21.

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Forte 27 9400 2014 Exo 96 Yarra’s Edge low rise 4 17 Yarra’s Edge low rise 3 17 THEN Yarra’s Edge Tower 8 201

Serrata 144 NewQuay West town houses 23 350 URBAN RENEWAL Harbour 1 312 8 2013 Urban renewal for Docklands was talked about from the back to the City of Melbourne. Convesso 220 1980s. But the talk failed to materialise until 1991 when the However, the council was not satisfi ed with performing Docklands Authority was formed. a “rates, roads and rubbish” role without a say in the Lacrosse 312 Th e following year, Jeff Kennett was elected Premier of planning process. Victoria and in 1996 a tender process was launched. In 2012, the City of Melbourne became the referral The Mariner 113 7100 A change of government in 2000 resulted in a new authority for developments in Docklands of less than 2012 The Avenues 18 government entity with oversight of the Docklands project – 25,000 square metres of fl oor space. Yarra’s Edge low rise 2 15 VicUrban (which in 2011 became Places Victoria, following 5900 Places Victoria still negotiates with developers on all The Merchant 133 another change of government). 2011 projects but refers smaller developments to the City of Montage 85 Melbourne for approval, rather than the Minister for 5700 Governance 2010 Yarra’s Edge low rise 33 Planning. Mosaic 71 5475 Th e development of Docklands is based on a series of Th is gives the local community more opportunity to view 2009 Harbour Town Apartments 2 58 0 525 confi dential agreements between the State Government and and comment on applications should they come before 2008 Harbour Town Apartments 1 46 the various developers granted rights over specifi c precincts. the council. Watergate 73 0 510 Th e state retains ownership of the land until such time as 2007 Dock 5 144 specifi c development applications are approved by the Village 1 189 Minister for Planning. Th e land is then deemed to the developer at a negotiated price. The Conder 200 Historically, the Docklands community has been excluded 0 from this process. 475 Victoria Point 449 Until 2007, VicUrban (now Places Victoria) negotiated directly 2013 8.9 billion 2006 with developers without reference to the City of Melbourne. 2012 8.4 billion

Yarra’s Edge Tower 5 191 But in July of that year, the “municipal function” was handed 2011 7.5 billion

2010 6.3 billion

Watergate Place Nth & Sth 350 % Complete 2009 5.6 billion 0 330 2008 5.3 billion 2005 Yarra’s Edge Tower 4 109 2007 4.5 billion is only half way Yarra’s Edge Tower 3 134 through its development 2006 3.5 billion 2000 Docklands 2004 Nolan 204 2005 2.8 billion 2004 2.5 billion

Palladio/Ellia 245 2003 1.9 billion 60% 1500 2002 1.1 billion 2003 Boyd 168 50% 2001 0.9 billion Yarra’s Edge Tower 1 175 2000 0.7 billion 40% Yarra’s Edge Tower 2 147 1999 0.5 billion 875 Arkley 176 30% 2002 s ent sid Completed, Commited or Re 20% Under Construction Apartment No. Apartments

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Places Victoria Th ere has been more commercial development and With the massive Collins Square development in full swing, the 26,500 less residential development than fi rst envisaged but, border between the city and Docklands is being further blurred. 2010 Channel 9 nevertheless, a residential population target of 20,000 is still predicted by 2025. But the Docklands development story is not just a success for Safeway the people who live and work here; the economic stimulus of At the end of next year, Docklands will have 5404 its construction has been priceless for Victoria. The Gauge apartments housing an estimated residential population of 9400 people. (Th ese predictions are based on a practice By the end of the year, it is estimated that nearly $9 billion ANZ of multiplying a factor by the number of apartments, will have been invested – with a similar fi gure required to whereas actual census fi gures have revealed in the past complete the project. Lion that they are generous estimates.) Other states have had mining booms to sustain them. In 22,500 2009 LifeLab Th e Arkley, in MAB Corporation’s NewQuay, was the fi rst Victoria, it has been largely thanks to a construction boom completed residential tower in 2002, followed closely by in Docklands that has helped the state weather diffi cult Harbour Town two towers in Mirvac’s precinct of Yarra’s Edge. economic times. Ericsson Pioneering residents recall the early days fondly and many By 2025, it is estimated that are still living in the area to share their tales. Aquavista 0 will have been invested 14,60 Because there were no services at all at the time, in Docklands 2008 AXA residents used to take turns to travel over to nearby South $17.5 billion Melbourne for essentials like milk and bread which was Port 1010 then shared among the close-knit group. 9,100 It will be home to 20,000 residents and 60,000 workers. 2007 Watergate Site One More towers at NewQuay and Yarra’s Edge were built before the fi rst central building was achieved when Waterfront City - Central Watergate was completed in 2005. Other 4% Hotel 1% 7,800 It was followed quickly by Victoria Point and Village 1 in 2006 Bendigo Bank 2006 and Dock 5 in Victoria Harbour in 2007. Medibank Retail Docklands is currently on the cusp of a worker population 7% of 35,000 – a far cry from when the fi rst workers moved into Innovation Etihad Stadium and Channel 7 a little over 10 years ago. 6,900 2005 NAB 2005 was the year that commercial enterprise really got 1,150 going in Docklands with the opening in that year of the 2004 Yarra’s Edge Promenade 2003 NAB building in Victoria Harbour, the Innovation building in Digital Harbour and the Medibank building at 700 NewQuay Promenade Residential 0 Collins St in Batman’s Hill. 1,00 44% 2002 Channel 7 In 2009, the worker population nearly doubled from Commerical 370 the previous year, with the opening of the massive ANZ 44% 2001 Etihad Stadium rs Centre, the Gauge and 717 Bourke St, home to Channel 9. rke Wo In the beginning, it was diffi cult to imagine Docklands Commerical/Retail buildings as part of central Melbourne but, with the commercial development which has followed Collins and Bourke streets over the railway, the centre of the CBD has moved west. 35,000 workers 20 DOCKLANDS NEWS ISSUE 82 Hub The magical world of healthy Docklands

A new exhibition in habits Docklands recreates C.S. Christmas is almost here and Lewis’s magical world of for most of us the temptation Narnia. to indulge in delicious treats In Th e Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, is too strong to resist. the Pevensie children enter Narnia through a wardrobe. Th is month’s Lunchbox presentation at In Docklands, children can enter the the Hub is sure to put you on the path to mythical world of Narnia through the eating well during the silly season. Timothy Reynolds and Kirilie Blythman of the Victorian Opera. door to Th e Pavilion at NewQuay Central. As part of its fi fth birthday celebrations, C.S. Lewis’s grandson, Tim Gresham, the Hub is running free Lunchbox visited the exhibition when it opened presentations on the second Th ursday of last month and said he thought it was each month. Operatic treat wonderful. Th is month nutritionist Lola Berry will “It brings the magic of the movie sets into conduct a session on eating healthily the neighbourhood,” he said. Docklanders are invited to attend a free lunchtime opera during the festive season. Th e exhibition recreates the world of Lola will teach attendees how to make performance at the ANZ building this month. Narnia with costumes, props and sets delicious raw treats and will answer from the fi lms. nutrition-related questions. Th e half-hour performance, by Victorian “Th is is a unique opportunity for Docklands Cost: Free Opera’s rising stars, Kirilie Blythman and residents, workers and visitors to step Timothy Reynolds, is sure to liven up your inside one of the precinct’s most innovative When: Th ursday, December 13 at lunch hour. buildings and experience opera’s bright 12.30pm young things breathe new life into a timeless Victorian Opera managing director, Lucy Where: Th e Hub, 80 Harbour Esplanade. art form,” she said. Shorrocks encouraged everyone to take For more information contact the Hub on some time out to enjoy the show during their Th e one-off performance will be held at ANZ 8622 4822. lunchbreaks. on Tuesday December 11 from 12.30 pm. Tim Gresham and a recreation of C.S. Lewis’s study. FOR SALE OR LEASE LIFE.LAB – DOCKLANDS MOST SUCCESSFUL STRATA OFFICE BUILDING

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ZO290256 ISSUE 82 DOCKLANDS NEWS 21 Travelator given the thumbs up Nearly 60 per cent of Docklanders surveyed last month think a wind-powered travelator idea for Harbour Esplanade is “brilliant”.

Some 31 of the 53 respondents to the online Les Turner summed up the thoughts of many: survey (58.5 per cent) said the travelator idea “Th is is an idea worthy of consideration. Why? would be “the iconic feature that will draw Because what we have a lot of in Docklands is visitors from near and far.” wind. So let’s use it to great eff ect. It will also Chris Buckingham, Cr Beverley Pinder-Mortimer and Clive Dwyer. be a great feature along Harbour Esplanade A further seven repondents said: “OK. Yeah, that needs a way of traversing and under it’s not a bad idea”, two were neutral about cover out of the wind! I reckon it will attract a the idea and 13 said: “Stupid. Th e person lot of interest and will work.” Networking at the pub who thought of this is an idiot”. Destination Docklands and the Docklands Chamber of Commerce held a joint Th e proposed travelator would be powered networking event at the Woolshed Pub in Docklands on November 12. Local business by wind turbines and would be covered owners had the chance to mingle and also heard from speakers including Lord Mayor to protect pedestrians from the worst of Robert Doyle. Docklands’ weather. Of the negative comments left about the idea, many critics said it would make people lazy if they were not made to walk. Others objected to spending money on the idea and its potential to block water views. Of the many positive comments, supporters agreed that something unique was needed to attract visitors to Docklands.

Josephine Tan, Philip D’Souza and Loredana Parletta. Andrea Fleming and Cr Stephen Mayne. The Quarter approved

MAB Corporation has received permit approval for the fi rst stage of its $250 million development Th e Quarter.

Th e Quarter is a 35,000 sqm commercial connected by laneways. development to be built on an entire block Stage one of the development includes on Docklands Drive in NewQuay. the construction building one, which is Th e development will be comprised of four 8500 sqm, the laneways that surround this buildings of between 6000 and 11,000 sqm, building and the central piazza. ZO290261 22 DOCKLANDS NEWS ISSUE 82

and take up issues with the council, Places a similar cancellation resulted in it being problems and the Lord Mayor admitted at a Season’s greetings everybody Victoria and the State Government on behalf reinstated. function that he was not prepared to spend of the community, to improve facilities and the extra money. We doubt the crowd management excuse amenities and the local environment. Firstly, our DCA Christmas party was held on again put forward and suspect the reason is Th e same decision was reversed in 2009 Wednesday, December 5 – the same day that Th e association is regarded as the conduit cost-saving. Th ere is no evidence of crowd- and it should be reversed again. Th e 9.30pm the Docklands News was published. If you for distribution of material on issues and management problems in previous years. cancellation deprives families with children get this reminder in time, please don’t forget events to residents from the council, Etihad of the event and also families from the We had suggested that the Chamber to attend. Stadium, the Hub, the Port of Melbourne Western suburbs, many of whom come in by of Commerce also write to the council Authority and outside organisations and to car, to say nothing of the loss of business for All are welcome! It starts at 7.30pm and requesting review, on behalf of the provide responses, including to individuals struggling restaurants. is only $10 each for non-members, which restaurants/retailers, but are not aware of such as researchers. includes both savouries and drinks. Th e such action being taken as yet. Some of us asked that there be less venue is Harbour Kitchen under the NAB We also provide opinions, convey lectures in future and more opportunity On November 15, I chaired the quarterly building on Victoria Harbour Promenade. matters requesting attention, submit for discussion of issues amongst ourselves, meeting of the OC chairs of high-rise recommendations and follow up outcomes being the community and business Now to business … the DCA’s annual general residential buildings in the inner city. Chairs meeting was held at the Hub on October 29. on behalf of the community. representative members. Following include members of the DCA. that, we could come up with views and Besides the moderate attendance, a total of Our representatives attend briefi ngs, forums Main items discussed included the amended recommendations ourselves. 12 proxy votes were received from people and meetings on issues and we liaise with Metropolitan Planning Scheme and the sub- unable to attend. Guest speakers from the other community groups. Regarding the major esplanade council included offi cers from its urban committee review of the OC legislation and redevelopment we were told that options design department who provided an insight I have written to Lord Mayor Robert Doyle maintenance planning and funding. will be presented to the community to review into planning processes. Th ere was not and councillors requesting they review their A meeting of the Docklands Community prior to decisions being made. Th at will be a much joy for residents I’m afraid in terms of decision behind closed doors to cancel Forum was held on Th ursday, November 29. welcome improvement in the process. community input. the 9.30pm fi reworks on New Year’s Eve and I’d like on behalf of our committee to wish asking for the courtesy of a response. We were given presentations over two hours It is worthwhile to remind people what the to wish you all a Merry Christmas and a on planning and council projects. We were DCA does. It was instituted by the Docklands We have received responses from two happy and safe new year! I look forward to told by a council director that there is no way Authority to promote growth of a strong councillors only, suggesting we refer to preparing a column for you in the New Year. the NYE 9.30pm fi reworks will be reinstated. community in Docklands. others. I’m not sure of our chances but you have to try. Regards to all It is registered under the Act. Essentially, Nonetheless, I challenged that vigorously we promote activities for the community Our protest in 2009 when the council tried saying there is no evidence of crowd Roger Gardner, President, DCA riverside dining melbourne style. WTC Wharf is Melbourne’s first absolute wharf edge dining precinct, with world class restaurants, bars and a purpose built events centre.

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She and her family moved to the area 10 years ago searching for a home by the water. Th ey had previously lived in waterside suburbs, moving from Williamstown to Port Melbourne, before settling in Docklands. Docklands proved to be the right fi t for the family of four. “To have an apartment right on the water was a unique experience in Melbourne,” Michele said. “Th ere are not a lot of places in Melbourne where you can live this close to the water.” Th e family lived in the Arkley tower for two years and has spent the following eight years in an apartment at the Nolan. Closeness to the water was one thing, but another drawcard for Michele and her family was the proximity to the city and the ease of lifestyle in Docklands. “I love the fact that absolutely everything is close by,” Michele said. Now working at Harbour Town, Michele said she loved having to travel no further than across the road on her daily commute. Likewise, the fact that public transport is so readily available means she might not use her car from one week to the next. Over her time in Docklands, Michele has been involved in many diff erent aspects of the community. She has been chairperson of both the Arkley and Nolan towers and had been involved with the Docklands Community Association and the Docklands Chamber of Commerce. Having now clocked up a decade in Docklands, Michele has had plenty of time to watch the area grow. to be transformed with small cafes and As her fi rst decade in Docklands draws to a Likewise, she has also had time to think protection from the sun and wind. I’d love it close, Michele now looks forward to seeing about how she would like the area to evolve. if it was an area of extreme art so that it drew Docklands grow and develop over the next people to the precinct,” she said. 10 years.

DOCKLANDER Michele’s vision for Docklands is of an artistic community. Michele also said she felt that a theme of Profi le by maritime art would be a great way to connect Bethany Williams “I’d like the whole NewQuay Piazza area the diff erent precincts in Docklands.

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Bridgit’s drawings and watercolours provide a perspective on the superstructures of oil rigs and transporters as they glide through the bay without fanfare or fuss.

These superstructures dominate the landscape and fill up the sky and this exhibition is an attempt to make sense of their chaos, confusion and sheer size.

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Leadership in sport King of the Tan Corporate curling

What is a leader and what roles do they We all know that within the western world Are you on the lookout for something have within sport? Firstly, let’s look into physical inactivity continues to rise and, as completely outside the box? Th en this could leadership and what defi nes a leader. a result, we observe the many negative side- be the answer you’re looking for. A leader is someone that others follow, eff ects that inactivity can have on our health. Th e sport of curling has existed for over 500 someone that others draw motivation from One area where the opportunity to engage years, with the game gaining the attention of and someone who others aspire to be. in physical activity is consistently off ered is the wider world with its introduction as an To quote the infamous NFL coach Vince through sports clubs. Olympic sport in 1998. Lombardi: “Th e strength of the group is the strength of the leaders”. In Australia nearly 30 per cent of people 15 What makes the story of curling so years and older participate in organised sport interesting is how unique the sport looks As a result, we know from good leadership through a sports club or organisation. when played. that we are able to achieve a level in sport we would not achieve by ourselves. Th is Th e King of the Tan will engage sporting Often likened to lawn bowls on ice, curling is tangible across elite-level sport, fi tness clubs from around Victoria to compete in a involves the sliding of granite stones along classes, personal training and social sport. unique event format. the ice, with two people sweeping the ice in front of the stones to control the speed, with I have decided on four leadership qualities Th rough this event Active Melbourne the aim to end up as close as possible to the to take a closer look at: City Sports will endeavour to engage the target located 45 metres away. community, increase physical activity, 1. Communication – like any good provide training goals and promote the Curling can be played and won by anyone, relationship, communication is the key. numerous benefi ts of sporting clubs. regardless of age or physical capabilities. Th e Finding the time to talk to your peers as well game requires a combination of team work, as providing a listening ear; Th e King of the Tan focuses on the rich chemistry and communication to succeed. history of Victoria’s sporting clubs and 2. Motivation – a good leader will know Corporate Curling is played at the world- organisations by calling on upon the when to use motivation and how to motivate class Medibank Icehouse facility, located in competitive spirit that is epitomised by the diff erent individuals; Harbour Town. following rivalries: 3. Courage – leaders will need to show Packages are tailored to suit the needs of  Code v Code – allows diff erent sports courage by backing up their words with your company and can include a team- clubs across various codes to compete for actions; and building session, curling coaching, games of ultimate bragging rights; curling and food and refreshments. 4. Creativity – change is always good and the  Mate v Mate – compete against mates same applies to sport; be creative to increase For more information on this event, please from diff erent sports clubs and diff erent results. call our offi ces 9604 8600. sporting codes; and By combining these aspects, a leader will  Club v Club – will reignite club rivalries create more incentive to engage in sport at with Peter from within the same code and between any level. O’Rourke diff erent codes. For more information visit www.melbourne. from Active Melbourne City Sports vic.gov.au/amcs or email [email protected]

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What With Women Abby Want Crawford had time to get the lights for the tree and well-planned holiday – well, it might be gift for Christmas right there. In the love of my It’s beginning to feel a lot like I haven’t quite had time to order the ham. vouchers for everyone (again) this year. And family – our odd collection of a child, a I’ve seen plenty of Christmas lights, but I I’m still cramming those meetings in, racing dog, a horse and a house – and I realised I Christmas. Like an awfully lot. thought I’d fi nd something more … perfect, all over town desperately searching for couldn’t wish for one more thing. And I felt Kind of overwhelmingly so – so I waited. And whilst I’ve been to plenty of parking spots! calm. butchers pushing their ham order sheets, I not that I don’t want it to be thought I’d sample them all before selecting So in my state of fl ustered rushing – I So I may not have a gourmet, smoked ham here already, it’s just that I had the best of the best – a ham cured with paused. I took a breath. I closed my eyes. – we’ll go with sliced ham from the deli if we something a little unexpected, something I found an inner calm and looked into my have to! I may not have creatively wrapped a little bit more to do before, diff erent, something a bit gourmet. Well, very heart and soul. the perfect present to give – but I will give my love, my attention and my time to my family it turns out I should’ve just ordered the And the perfect face of my nine-year-old well, now. this Christmas. fi rst ham I came across because I haven’t son beamed back at me. And I thought got around to completing my providore I know Christmas is the same time each about how much he’d grown, and what he’d I will celebrate with my son Nikolai and I will challenge. year – as in specifi cally the same time. Not achieved. I thought about my gorgeous crazy cherish making every day count and know subject to full moons, third weekends of a It’s a bit like the perfect dress I was going to dog and how she can’t wait to plant her big that we will have these holidays as memories month or anything that you can say took you fi nd, to look dead-set elegant at the party I kisses all over us, every single day. I thought for the rest of our lives. And that, must be the a bit by surprise – but the exact same date haven’t managed to get the invitations out about our darling horse who thinks stopping greatest gift of all. for. I was too busy at the gym in a last-ditch every single year. And yet it’s still not enough is overrated but loves a good cuddle. I Merry Christmas to you all. May you stay eff ort to get the legs I’d need for the dress I’d notice to be ready. thought about how we’d managed to scrape safe, may you feel loved, and may you be dreamt of wearing. And as for fi nalising all through another massive year, with love and happy this Christmas, and know that your Oh you’d think I was ready if you walked my business meetings, fi nishing my online happiness and laughter. love is the best gift you can give. in the house – I have the tree up. I even shopping and having perfectly co-ordinated have a ham bag. It’s just that I haven’t quite presents under the tree and easing into a And I realised I had everything I needed Abby x

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DOCKLANDS SECRETS Spot the error Wouldn’t it have been terrifi c if Bourke St had have been extended into Docklands when the urban renewal was fi rst contemplated back in the 1990s?

We would have had another transport of Melbourne and Places Victoria in July as connection with the city and trams could a summary of their Docklands Community have extended through Docklands to the and Place Plan. new Fishermans Bend. Th e map (pictured) shows Bourke St running Some Docklanders would like to see a tunnel straight through Southern Cross Station. dug because the benefi ts would be so strong. Wishful thinking? Freudian slip? Or perhaps So they were please to see a mistake in the the graphic artist charged with the task just map circulated to all residents by the City assumed because it was so obvious?

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Th is is the fi nal installment in a series brought you to you during 2012 by Docklands Writers. Each month’s installment was written by a diff erent writer from the group. Th e ongoing story is at www.docklandsnews.com.au/columns/list/category/word-play/ We trust you have enjoyed it. Feedback is always welcome as are membership enquiries to [email protected] Beginning of the end By Nandita Chakraborty and shadow of this person covered me. Raising “Can we call anyone for you?” contact was waiting for him. Jane M. Hutchinson my head to look up at the shadow, I touch “Ah ah! No! No! I’ve got no one, I’m alone ‘‘Here is your new passport and tickets. my nose for my spectacles, but they were travelling.” Your ship leaves in an hour. Be careful with Tom had seen many things in my life; but to gone. the money, the police are already in search “Maybe a lawyer? Th e police will be in see Jenny covered in his blood made Tom for you. Here take these,’’ handing him the I panic! I hear a loud bang; struggling to shortly.” freeze. Th e sight of Jenny lying in a pool of breathe; after a short gasp I fall into a deep yellow manila envelope. bright red blood gasping for help. A crowd ***** peaceful sleep”. Tom took the manila folder, quickly glancing gathers around. “Are they scared as I am a ****** Th e blind hand searched for Tom’s personal over his new passport. He prepared to leave foreigner? I must leave before it turns out belongings under the bed, fi nally feeling the car when his contact stopped him. ‘‘By the into a police case.” Th e nurse spoke in such a heavy accent in the taped-up paper bag, he pulls it right and way what do you intend doing now, just out of English. Still under the heavy infl uence of Trying to shift my body on the footpath; the slips it under the bed covers. curiosity?’’ Closing the door behind him, he medication, the hum of the surrounding pressure in my head was painful, paralysing. waved a goodbye to his contact. He smiled. noises and the cold sterile smell of antiseptic He waits for the right moment to open the With all my strength I crawl like a child to triggered Tom’s memory. bag, drawing around the curtain on his bed. Tom had never loved a sunset as much as he Jenny. I shook her but she was still, still and Opening the paper bag, Tom pulls out the did tonight, as if telling him a new beginning cold. Her lifeless eyes wide open staring at ‘‘I ...” Tom paused and attempted to shift his nurse’s uniform and slowly changes into was here. Th ere was a strange sense of me, screaming out at me. I gently smoothed head to look around. it, cautious of not making too much noise. freedom rising within him. her eye-lids closed. “What day is it today?” “Th ursday,” the nurse Removing the bandages from his nose, how **** My eyes are foggy – obscure with tears and replied with a smile, looking at him with can he camoufl age the bruises? Tom cringes Just as Tom was crossing the road, a car blood; the sinking feeling of death is more suspicious eyes. She walked towards the in pain. His body felt so heavy, checking his came screeching from behind, hitting him, frightening than dying alone in a foreign other side of the room. watch, and he quickly realises he doesn’t and throwing him to the opposite side of the country. Surprised at this thought, I am Th e last two days fl ashed before him. Running have much time. scared now. Th e sun, almost setting, starts to road in a pool of blood. with Jenny to Hawaii, stealing the money A wheel chair had been placed next to his dry and crust the blood on my face; just then I A shot was aimed at his heart enough to from Kate, drugging her with sleeping pills, bed; he quickly took charge of it and walked saw a fi gure from the crowd approaching me. leave him gasping for a short breath. remembering Jenny’s last words that the towards the elevator. In and out of consciousness, I struggled to money is not cursed, having lunch with her For one last time, he looked up at his assassin, keep my eyes open. Somehow, I have to see just before he could propose to her. He nearly **** his contact – the nurse – his lover Kate. She this person; Someone was not a coward after got run over by a motorbike killing Jenny in Th e evening was humid when he jumped was wearing his spectacles. Gasping for air, all. I forced my eyes to stay open. By now the that accident. What was the need to kill her! on the back seat of the white Fiat, where his he fell into a deep peaceful sleep, forever. ISSUE 82 DOCKLANDS NEWS 29 Summer style is not easy DOCKLANDS FASHION By Sam Goss

Whilst summer’s approach has brought along a number of contrasting things (mosquitoes, daytime cocktails and backyard cricket), it has also brought a myriad of style queries.

Australians are lauded for their easy-going approach to life and the same goes for their style philosophy. However, living in a city with a climate about as stable as an elephant on a tightrope, summer dressing needs to be a well-thought-out task. A cheat’s approach is the stock-standard denim cut-off shorts and an old pair of thongs. However, this laid-back method can quite easily cross over into “white-trash” territory depending on the length of your shorts and the amount of skin showing. A safe (and classy) rule for ladies is to purchase your shorts a size too big to avoid anything “hanging-out” the back. If they’re on too loose up top, belt it. A belt will always be chicer than having half (or all) of your lady- the streets behind on display. Fashion of Docklands Instead of donning a pair of havianas, leave the “havs” behind and get your toes into a Caroline Meaden, 27 Samantha Pennisi, 17 fl at sandal in a fun, bright colour or a leopard Jackson Stone, 17 print if you are of the daring-animal variety. LOCATION? LOCATION? Harbour Town LOCATION? NewQuay. Man-style oversized tees are always a NewQuay. sexy option for women. Hit up Bassiske in WEARS? WEARS? Hawksburn for classic cuts and colours or Her mum’s vintage skirt, Country Road WEARS? Zara jeans and jacket, mum’s Nympho Ksubi on Chapel St for edgier options with top and Joanne Mercer shoes. All op-shop and second-hand. scarf, Novo shoes. tongue-in-cheek slogans like “Boys Who Skate Are Better at Grindin”. DESCRIBE YOUR OUTFIT? DESCRIBE YOUR OUTFIT? DESCRIBE YOUR OUTFIT? Cool. Cool. Chic and colourful. I don’t like skimpy. If you’re keeping in mind the most imperative aspect of summer dressing, take note of this: WHAT BRINGS YOU TO WHAT BRINGS YOU TO WHAT BRINGS YOU TO SUN-SMART IS SEXY. Write that down! DOCKLANDS? DOCKLANDS? DOCKLANDS? Men can walk into General Pants or any Work. School fi eld-work. On holiday, just exploring. skate shop and choose from a bucket load of WHERE ARE YOU FROM? WHERE ARE YOU FROM? WHERE ARE YOU FROM? trendy baseball caps or snap-backs. And the Geelong. Bayswater. Brisbane. ladies can thrown on a ’70s-style, felt wide- brim or a sexy fedora and make even the WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE PIECE OF WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE PIECE OF WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE PIECE OF simplest of outfi ts more interesting. CLOTHING? CLOTHING? CLOTHING? A great pink dress I bought in Amsterdam. Dryzabone coat. A white leather jacket with studs. Finish the look with a pair of tortoise-shell Karen Walker sunglasses and you have WHAT MAKES A GOOD OUTFIT? WHAT MAKES A GOOD OUTFIT? WHAT MAKES A GOOD OUTFIT? yourself an eff ortless and sun-safe ensemble Something interesting and inspiring. It has to be comfortable. Dressing for your shape and colour. to carry you all through summer. A.W SWANN CHRISTMAS TREES PLUMBING & GASFITTING 6ft Tree $55 (inc GST) ſ
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food at reasonable prices, which is all dished I am interested to hear from anyone In February next year, the Chinese New Th e festive season is upon us as up with great customer service from the who would like to join me for a tour of Year of the Snake happens on February owners, Murat and Ashleigh. Docklands? I will post an event on Facebook 10. To celebrate, Dragon Boat Victoria is I write my fi nal column of the planning a “Try Dragon Boating” day (dates Th ey quietly slipped into Docklands, taking – Docklands is Beautiful - and look forward and times to be announced). You must year – so have a safe and merry over a business that had closed its doors. Yes, to having you join me. Please “Like” this come and expect to get a little wet – but it they found it tough at the beginning – but page to be updated on all good things Christmas everyone! will be a worthwhile experience. We will they made their niche and they dug in and Docklands. arrange a ferry shuttle from Melbourne now they have a good customer base. Th e Docklands Chamber of Commerce has You may have read in Th e Age a story about Marina (formerly Waterfront City Marina) been very busy and I have discovered that So it was, when I called by the other day, that food van operators on Harbour Esplanade to the Dragon Boat headquarters where within Docklands there are a number of I learned they are now opening up across having their permits cancelled. Do you know you will be given a brief induction, kitted businesses that are doing very well. So, in the road at 42 Caravel Lane a new enterprise what really happened? I have discovered that out and then invited out onto the water to my capacity as an executive member of the – frozen yoghurt! Th ere are dozens more the article as reported in Th e Age had little to have a paddle. Th ere will be a small charge chamber, I am going to discover their stories businesses quietly getting on with it and do with the facts. for this which will include the ferry service. and relate them over the next few months. reporting that things are going well. I might also mention that there are plans Th e tough economic climate that is biting It would seem that Utopian Folk and Places to have other celebrations with Harbour You may have seen me out and about on the hard everywhere is certainly being felt here Victoria had the permit to operate food Town for Chinese New Year. Keep an eye offi ce bike – the Docklands News bike that in Docklands as we continue to complete the vans, and they sublet out to these operators. on Destination Docklands and Docklands is. What a fantastic way to see Docklands. I many works in progress. It was reported in Th e Age that the food Chamber of Commerce websites for further can get around Docklands in no time at all, van permits were not renewed by City of announcements. Th e Burger Club Cafe at 39A Caravel Lane in and no parking issues! I urge you to get out Melbourne when, in fact, it was Utopian Folk NewQuay is one such business. Th ey have and try out the blue Melbourne Share Bikes. Happy holidays everyone. been quietly getting on with business and Once you have seen how easy it is, I am sure that chose not renew the permits. Th at is a have built up a great reputation for good you will not go back. diff erent story, isn’t it?

Outcome of relationship:

All relationships, intimate or not, are given to us, not by coincidence, but by design to teach us something – to help us How compatible are you Danielle Daniel overcome something, to provide us with and your partner? Successful partnerships for you Danielle can Daniel, being with Danielle helps you to something or to help us achieve. be complicated as you expect a great deal from become very productive and to achieve your Dan and Danni, your relationship is Check the astrological charts by emailing your partner. You are emotional, sensitive and goals in a steady, organised way. Sometimes leading you both to Aquarius in the yours and your partner’s birth date and time love your family very much, so whoever is to you may not like how you feel in her presence seventh house. What this means is to [email protected] be your partner had better love and respect because you may feel like you are being tested that building a relationship that is not your family or the relationship is doomed. You and pushed beyond what you are willing or restrictive, non-traditional and truly are also driven to succeed and have a passion capable of doing. When you need to have a humanitarian is the goal. for accomplishing the extraordinary. Your quiet time to refl ect, or time to “let loose” and partners will have to be up early in the morning just be, you may seek out others (friends and You are learning to support and trust in to keep up with you. or colleagues), not Danielle. one another and mankind, no matter what. When you understand the purpose Daniel has come into your life to teach you When you really need to be organised and of your coming together you may about relationships. Dan’s North Node is productive, it is Danielle you need. When you fi nd it easier to let go of the jealousy, conjunct to your seventh house. Th is simply need an honest opinion or help, it is Danni possessiveness, the theatrics and dramas means that, without even trying or being you call upon. that sometimes plague your relationship. aware of this, his presence helps you to bond You are powerfully connected with Danielle You will know that each of you needs to in a healthy way. from the start as you both have a seventh make sacrifi ces and compromises for the He will support you as a partner, believe in house connection. Th is means that as much other but without letting go of who you you, yet also teach you how to love in a healthy, as sometimes you don’t want to feel like the are and what you want as individuals. non-possessive way. You probably knew straight naughty boy being scowled at by his mother, Neither one of you should control or away that Dan would make a good partner and you keep coming back, because instinctively Danielle Daniel manipulate the other. You will both give you wanted to spend more time together. Th e you know Danielle is right. up your traditional or personal values December 28 1990 May 27, 1990 feeling would have been very mutual. You are very attracted to Danielle and around relating and may even follow North Node in North Node in None of us ever really knows how long we therefore working out your diff erences seems a more unusual and individualistic Capricorn Aquarius are in each other’s lives but to have a seventh to be unavoidable. relationship model. You may both set South Node South Node Leo house connection usually means that the Daniel, the quite achiever, is disciplined, about devising your own very special Cancer Born Queensland, relationship is centred on a committed bond. organised and very much “on the beat” with way of being. Born Melbourne, Australia Th is bond is not necessarily marriage in the life, busy making his dreams come true. As always, good luck and I hope you Australia traditional sense, just that the bond is strong Danielle sees this potential in you and wants thoroughly enjoy the learning. and the desire to stay and work things out is to help you achieve it. strong. ISSUE 82 DOCKLANDS NEWS 31 DOCKLANDS

TIFFANY LIU, 21 RAUMA GAUTAM, 34 CHRIS HANSON, 36 Sales assistant, CT Pets Store manager, Nepalese Crafts Sales manager, Lucas Real Estate

Tiff any has been working at CT Pets at Harbour Rauma moved to Melbourne from Nepal three- Chris has worked in sales for 13 years and is thrilled Town Shopping Centre for one month, travelling and-a-half years ago, and has been working at to be joining Lucas Real Estate. Originally from on the V/Line train from Deer Park. She really Nepalese Crafts for the last two years selling England, Chris met his Melburnian wife in Dubai. loves animals and helping people fi nd the right handmade Nepalese products, including felt shoes Chris loves that Docklands is so similar to Dubai pet. “I love being around all the little dogs,” Tiff any and bags. She particularly loves the shopping and with its marina and great waterfront. “It’s new, up- said. Tiff any said she enjoyed meeting friends for food court at Harbour Town, and Wonderland Fun and-coming and has huge potential,” he said. coff ee in Docklands when she’s fi nished work Park. “Docklands is beautiful in summer,” Rauma said.

AZ DE LA CRUZ, 30 KIMBERLY GRESSIE, 22 ELISHA HEYWOOD, 26 Learning and development facilitator, AMP Visiting from Holland Manager, Optus

Az lives in Hawthorn and has worked at AMP in Docklands News spotted Kimberly taking Elisha has just started managing the Harbour Collins St for three years. He says the best thing photographs in Docklands Park with friends. Town store after six years with Optus. She has about working in Docklands is the shopping. “It’s She had arrived a day earlier and was planning enjoyed meeting people from all the diff erent great having access to DFO,” he said. His colleague to spend several weeks in Melbourne before stores and said everyone around Docklands was added that another positive about Docklands was continuing to travel around Australia. Kimberly really friendly. She’s also appreciating all the great that there weren’t many fast food outlets, so they said Melbourne had changed a lot since she last discounts at the local shops. “Th ere’s defi nitely a lot were forced to eat healthy lunches! visited nine years ago, particularly Docklands. of potential here,” she said.

Letters to Here’s some new energy the Editor I’m Italian and moved to Australia at the beginning of September 2012 and to the Docklands two weeks later, so I’ve been living here for two months now.

Why did I chose to live in the Docklands and other locations in Melbourne via trams additional energy to spur new activities. with my husband? It is a question I have (48, 31, …) and the Southern Cross Station. Anyway, I reckon every Docklander should frequently been asked. And maybe because It’s also next to the water and you have contribute to the community, even with of that I’m taking a bit of pride in being a the feeling to live in a marina and being just small gestures, like having a coff ee / Docklander, although a very recent one. on holidays all-year round. Depending on breakfast / lunch or dinner at least once or And that is why I just started a page on my where you are, you get a fantastic view of twice a month in the Docklands and spread blog lavaleandherworld.wordpress.com Melbourne skyline. And I think that it is a the word. nice, quiet neighborhood, but also lively, full about Docklands: “Th e Docklands Spotter”. And I think sharing stories about nice of people and things to do e.g. at the Hub. My intention is to discover and then to experiences had in the Docklands would write about all the fantastic things you can And you are still close to the beaches in Port also help other people to enjoy them and do in the Docklands! From having a coff ee, Melbourne and St Kilda and the rest of the especially newcomers, usually more eager to eating lunch or dinner, doing your grocery city. Th e last, but not least, reason is all the integrate in the community and prone to try shopping or clothes shopping or getting a services you’d want are at arm reach. out new stuff . At least this is my experience! service you need well done. Of course I have not enough experience So I’d be more than happy to go around, try So my answer to why I’ve chosen to live about living in the Docklands, but I guess out new places and write about them in my in Docklands is for many reasons. Among it takes time for a neighborhood to build free time. these is that we wanted to stay quite close its own soul. And it also takes a lot of Valeria Vigliani Send your letters to to the CBD. We don’t have a car yet and new people with new enthusiasm to help [email protected] Docklands is so well connected to the CBD experienced Docklanders to bring back an 32 DOCKLANDS NEWS ISSUE 82 Businesses in Docklands DOCKLANDS-BASED BUSINESSES WISHING TO BE PROFILED IN THIS SECTION SHOULD EMAIL: [email protected] GARETH’S ASSURANCE OF GOOD INSURANCE

“But it is important to know that MGA also where his 11-year-old son lives and where his MGA Insurance Brokers looks after the insurance needs of cafes, father manages the MGA offi ce. restaurants, hotels and small businesses. embodies what Docklands is “MGA insurance is defi nitely a family After all, this is what Docklands is all about.” all about – it is relatively new business,” he said. MGA owns Whittles and Mr Morgan is based “Th e three original owners who started MGA to the area, it is growing and it in their shared offi ces at Level 2, 58 Lorimer in 1975 and are now looking to retire, and St, in the beautiful Yarra’s Edge precinct of appeals to hi-rise apartment their sons are taking over the business.” Docklands. living and local businesses. Mr Morgan believes businesses and “MGA is one of the bigger independent apartment purchasers have a great future in insurance brokers in Australia, with 51,000 MGA’s Docklands manager, Gareth Morgan, Docklands. says they specialise in general insurance clients and $161 million in gross written “So much is happening in Docklands, and in over a broad spectrum. premiums,” Mr Morgan said. the next fi ve to 10 years, it will develop into a “We are one of Australia’s largest brokers of “New apartment towers are being built all good business hub,” he said. strata-related insurances,” Mr Morgan said. the time here in Docklands, so we have plenty of business! But we do want local “It is nicely set up to grow and will attract “Obviously, with Docklands having so many small businesses to be aware of our services many tourists.” hi-rise apartment towers, we deal with and expertise.” MGA Insurance Brokers are at Level 2, 58 many strata, body corporate and owners’ Lorimer St, Docklands. Call 8632 3355 or corporations. We started in Docklands only Mr Morgan is a single father, and shares his MGA Insurance Brokers’ Docklands manager Gareth email [email protected] 12 months ago and we are going strong. time between Docklands and Warrnambool, Morgan says things are on the up. ONE-STOP SHOP FOR HOMEWARES AND GIFTS

Stuck for a Christmas gift idea? Fret no further, simply head up one of the escalators to the fi rst fl oor at Docklands’ Harbour Town where you will fi nd Garrards.

With about 30,000 diff erent lines of homewares, kitchenwares, gifts and fashion items, Garrards is a shopper’s paradise. Owned and operated by Steven Kakoliris and Vesna Dolevski, Garrards has played a major role at Harbour Town Shopping Centre for four years. Admitting to a healthy dose of bias, a smiling Vesna says about 80 per cent of customers praise Garrards as the best store at Harbour Town. “We get a good combination of locals and visitors coming into the store,” Vesna said. “But it seems that many people, even locals, do not seem to know that we are here, up on the fi rst level. “When they do fi nd us, they tell us they defi nitely will be back. “I served a lady the other day who had come from Townsville to stay in Docklands for three years in a row but this was the fi rst time she had come up to Level One. She was so excited about the kitchenwares and crystal Christmas is a magic time at the Garrards store in Harbour Town, Docklands. items she bought, that she said she would be back for sure.” Vesna and the staff at Garrards are hoping us, and we will have late-night trading in Why not graze while you browse? Garrards’ Garrards has a gift registry, which takes a generous Santa will bring them a special December. café is open from 8am for breakfast and the hard work out of selecting a wedding, gift – an early return of the Southern Star lunch, every day of the week. It is fully “Docklands is a growing area and we are birthday or anniversary gift. It is also a good Observation Wheel at Harbour Town. licensed and has indoor and outdoor looking forward to a mammoth 2013.” idea as a corporate incentive scheme. seating. “We were really, really busy when the wheel Th e free Garrards Club Card has bonus “Our extensive range of products include was working, and we can’t wait for it to get Garrards is on Level One, Harbour Town leading world brands, such as Wedgwood, discounts and promotional gifts. Join online Shopping Centre, 432 Docklands Drive, going again,” Vesna said. Christofl e, Waterford, Versace, Royal Doulton, or see Vesna, Steven and the crew in their Docklands. Call 9616 7700 or go to www. Noritake, Circulon and Anolon.” “Th e holiday season is a busy time for Harbour Town store. garrardsonline.com.au ISSUE 82 DOCKLANDS NEWS 33 DOCKLANDS COMMUNITY CALENDAR NOVEMBER 2012

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Local teams struggle through opening rounds By Robert Bremner

Melbourne Heart and Melbourne Victory have both started off their 2012/2013 A League seasons in an unconvincing fashion.

After seven rounds neither Melbourne team promise in the last couple of weeks to Competitors at the Australian Corporate Games Dragonboat Competition. was placed in the top half of the ladder, with suggest they are on the up and should make Victory sitting in sixth place with three wins, the fi nals. Th e players are still becoming three losses and a draw. Heart, meanwhile, accustomed to their new coaches’ game was languishing in ninth place with two style. Expect a fi nish in the lower half of the wins, four losses and a draw. top six at the end of the season. Paddlers compete Th e season began on October 5 with a classic Heart also have a relatively new coach at Melbourne derby played at Etihad Stadium. the helm. Heart is struggling to gel together Docklands’ Victoria Harbour hosted two dragonboat Heart proved the better side and surprised as a team. Th is is likely due to a number of the Victory with a 2-1 upset. However this players leaving last season and so the new competitions last month. good start to the season by Heart was short players have not played together as a group. lived as they suff ered over the course of With former Socceroos star John Aloisi as Th e fi rst, on November 24, was the Australian seen, following the national championships the next few rounds. Heart have struggled their coach, Heart will be challenging for Corporate Games dragonboat competition. in Docklands earlier this year and the to score this season due to being unable the title in the near future. However I do not establishment of several new clubs. to capitalise up forward without a decent expect them to make the fi nals this season. Around 35 teams competed in the event with striker. about 700 people taking part. She said teams had travelled from Geelong, In round two Melbourne Heart took on Ballarat, Albury and the Mornington Victory on the other hand have shown a Teams competed in 200 metre sprints, Wellington and came away with a 1-1 draw Peninsula to join local Melbourne-based great deal more than last year even without after leading at half time. which made for some fast and furious Harry Kewell and are playing with great action, according to Dragonboat Victoria teams at the event. attacking fl air, which has seen them play in Th e following week Victory came from a goal communications director Melissa O’Brien. Docklands-based dragon-boating club, the some very entertaining games. However, the down to knock off Adelaide 2-1. Victory is Westpac came out on top, with the IBM Melbourne Flames, dominated the cup. great emphasis on attack has left much to be currently the only side to have knocked off Dragons coming second and the BECA desired on the defensive end as the Victory Adelaide. Heart were outplayed by the Perth Th e Flames took out fi rst place in the Becaneers taking out third place. has suff ered some huge defeats such as the Glory 2-0. premier mixed, women’s and open 5-0 drubbing at the hands of Brisbane Roar. Th e following weekend saw another round 200-metre races and the premier mixed two- Round four was a bleak weekend for the of dragon-boating with the Docklands Cup kilometre race. Only the top six teams make the fi nals so Melbourne sides, which saw Newcastle held on December 2. both teams have a lot of work ahead of them. down the Victory 2-1 and Melbourne Heart Dragon Masters is also based in Docklands For Victory, they need to tighten up their up go down 1-0 to the Central Coast Mariners Ms O’Brien said this season was the most and came fi rst in the grand masters mixed defence. However they have shown enough at home. competitive that Victorian crews had ever 200-metre race.

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