APRIL 2014 ISSUE 96 PRICELESS WWW.DOCKLANDSNEWS.COM.AU : Docklands_News

„ Thumbs up for free tram plan „ Docklands Rotary is revived Page 3 Page 8

„ Docklands Studios celebrates „ Support needed for local 10th birthday art initiative Page 4 Page 9 Hortus is here

Th e Harbour Esplanade glasshouse fi nally opened its doors late last month.

Onlookers have been watching the construction of Hortus, as the glasshouse is known, since August last year and last month their patience was rewarded.

Already, locals and visitors have been visiting the site and gathering on the communal tables and landscape installations that surround the structure.

Conceived as a temporary activation project, Hortus is the brainchild of Utopian Folk, a collaboration between Folk Architects’ Christie Petsinis and Tim Wilson and Utopian Slumps’ Melissa Loughnan.

Th e group has been working on the project more than two years, having been awarded a Place Victoria contract to activate the site in January 2012.

Utopian Folk's Melissa Loughnan, Christie Petsinis and Tim Wilson. Continued on page 2. Harbour Town sale not yet complete

Sydney-based real-estate investment group Ashe Morgan plans to acquire Harbour Town and the Icehouse in Docklands, but the deal is not done yet.

Docklands News understands conditional a caveat on the land titles for Harbour Town According to Albert Morcos, Harbour Town Morcos said. contracts to purchase the site have been and the Icehouse, forbidding the registration traders were yet to be informed of the signed and the acquisition process has of any person as proprietor of the sites. centre’s intended sale. “Th e fi rst said don’t believe everything you begun, but is not currently completed. read but the second said an agreement was Th e caveat points to a contract of sale Mr Morcos owns and operates Le Cirque in place but was still conditional.” On March 18, Th e Australian reported Ashe between Waterfront City 1B Retail Pty Ltd Fine Foods at Harbour Town and said Mr Morcos said he had known about ING’s Morgan had purchased Harbour Town (ING) and Ashe Morgan Pty Ltd, dated after reading a news report on the sale, he intention to sell its Australian real estate shopping centre and the Icehouse from ING March 4. approached centre management asking if it for $150 million. ventures for a long time. It is believed the March 4 contract referenced was true. Land title documents reveal that on March in the caveat is a conditional contract to 13, lawyers acting for Ashe Morgan lodged purchase the site. “I received two diff erent responses,” Mr Continued on page 4.

Become a Harbour Town VIP Member today

shopper and enjoy further discounts vip harbourtownmelbourne.com.au 2 DOCKLANDS NEWS ISSUE 96 Hortus is here Continued from page 1.

Suite 108, 198 Harbour Esplanade “We wanted to make something that was PO Box 23008 Docklands 8012 able to be activated in diff erent ways and Tel: 8689 7979 Fax: 9602 2929 used by a wider range of people,” Ms Petsinis www.docklandsnews.com.au said. Advertising Hortus features a café, operated by Seven Tel: 8689 7979 Fax: 9602 2929 Seeds (to the delight of local coff ee fi ends) a [email protected] horticultural art installation by artist Lauren Berkowitz and a communal outdoor space. Reader contributions are welcome. Please send articles and images to According to Ms Loughnan, the plant [email protected] installation was a way of bringing both art and greenery to the space. Th e deadline for the May edition is May 1. “It’s our way of bringing art and culture into the site. Rather than just plonking down a sculpture or something that’s static, it’s Follow us on Twitter something that evolves and is alive,” she said. @Docklands_News Ms Loughnan said there would be more planting on-site and the group also hoped Like us on Facebook to work with the installation artist Lauren Docklands News Berkowitz to run children’s planting workshops or similar, highlighting the intended community use of the space. To download our iPad app, “We’d really like it to be activated by events simply scan the QR code below: Artist Dion Horstmans, Planning Minister Matthew Guy and acting Places Victoria CEO Peter Armstrong examine a and diff erent cultural groups and community model of Mr Horstmans’ sculpture Supersonic in Docklands last month. groups to be able to use the space,” she said. According to Mr Wilson, the space is very fl exible, lending it to a range of diff erent purposes from events, to a day-to day Super-sized gathering site and café. Originally Hortus was intended to open in September 2012 but a series of delays hampered eff orts to get the project off the local artwork ground. Delays were put down to diffi culty obtaining Installation of Dion Horstman’s large-scale sculpture began at a permit to operate on Crown land, the Collins Square last month. original café operator backing out, and a reliance on in-kind assistance for the design and construction. Th e bright yellow, geometric-shaped reputation as a place for great art will “When you’re relying on in-kind support, artwork, titled Supersonic is worth $2.5 continue to grow.” typically you can’t expect people to do things million and will stretch from Collins Square for you instantly,” Mr Wilson said. across to the Lantern building. Artist Dion Horstmans said he was grateful for the opportunity to be able to create the Th e estimated cost of the project was When complete, it will be Melbourne’s artwork, which is based on a F-18 fi ghter jet. $540,000, with $310,000 of that estimate largest integrated sculptural artwork. provided through in-kind services. “Th is piece responds to the site and the Planning Minister Matthew Guy was buildings during the construction phase,” Mr Places Victoria general manager Simon in Docklands on March 18 to mark the Horstmans said. Wilson said: “Hortus was intended to be beginning of the artwork’s installation. a temporary activation project that would “Th is is a unique piece of art that will “I have carefully considered the relationship bring people to Docklands’ waterfront, but be embedded in the Collins Square of my piece to its environment, emphasising we hope to see it become more than that. the relationship between art and development and cast beams of light across “Places Victoria believed Hortus has architecture.” the paths of visitors,” Mr Guy said. the potential to become a Docklands “Docklands has become an urban art Th e 80-metre-long sculpture is the size of destination, both for Docklands workers destination and with developers required an Olympic pool. It weighs 56 tonnes and is and residents, and for visitors, especially to contribute one per cent of development made up of 100 separate pieces that will take cyclists using the bike path along Harbour costs towards urban art, Docklands’ around six weeks to put together. Esplanade.”

The Kelly’s have successfully managed short-stay apartments in Docklands for more than 9 years. During that time, they have built a great rapport with both property owners and thousands of visitors to Docklands. We invite booking inquiries for stays of one or more days, as well as offering a great investment opportunity to Docklands’ apartment owners.

Shop 7, Lifelab Building, 198 Harbour Esplanade, Docklands | p: 9642 4220 [email protected] | www.docklandsprivatecollection.com.au COME IN AND SEE PETER, LYN AND THE FRIENDLY TEAM

Please support our advertisers because without them we would have no Docklands News ISSUE 96 DOCKLANDS NEWS 3 Library to open in May

Docklands will soon have a new community facility, with the Library at the Dock nearing completion and expected to open next month.

According to a City of Melbourne spokesperson, construction of the building has now reached practical completion and the next step is the internal fi t-out of the facility. Th is stage will include the installation of Docklands Chamber of Commerce president Joh Maxwell gives the free tram proposal a big thumbs up. shelving, books, furniture, signage and connection of the IT systems. Delivered through a partnership between the City of Melbourne, Lend Lease and Places Victoria, the library will provide a Free trams for Docklands range of services and facilities for the local community. Tram commuters will travel free of charge throughout Docklands and to and from the CBD, starting “Once completed, Library at the Dock will next year. be the civil and cultural centrepiece of Victoria Harbour and is currently on track to be opened in May, along with the adjacent Premier Denis Napthine announced the Joh Maxwell said the free Docklands trams commuters, including tourists, will be able urban park,” a council spokesperson said. free tram plan as part of a series of public would have multiple benefi ts locally. to travel anywhere within the CBD free of transport reform promises made in a pre- charge,” Mr Mulder said. “An opening day event is being planned “What a great initiative,” Mrs Maxwell said. election bid. to showcase the Library’s state-of-the-art Combined with the recent increase in tram Minister for Tourism Louise Asher agreed, digital collection, performance spaces and “Tram travel within the CBD will be free, services to Docklands, Mrs Maxwell said the saying the move would make travel around interactive learning facilities.” in a move that will enhance Melbourne’s free trams were a very positive move and Melbourne easier for domestic and reputation as an international city,” Dr According to the spokesperson, the highlight would entice visitors to the area. international visitors. Napthine said. of the opening event would be the inaugural “Providing more options and making it “Th is is an exciting and positive initiative City of Melbourne literature oration, which Regardless of which party wins the easier for people to come into Docklands is that builds on Melbourne’s credentials as would be presented by a special guest upcoming state election, the free trams plan just sensational,” Mrs Maxwell said. an international tourist city and the world’s author. will be carried out. most liveable city,” Ms Asher said. Th e benefi ts will also extend to local workers, “Docklands residents will be invited to Opposition leader Daniel Andrews said small business owners and residents, Alongside the free tram plan, the public listen and ask questions at an engaging Labor supported the plan and that no according to Mrs Maxwell. transport reform will also see changes presentation, exploring the topic of what matter who voters elected in November, makes Melbourne one of the great literary Melburnians would get cheaper public “I hate to think how many times I’ve had to to the public transport zones across the cities of the world – a UNESCO City of transport. top up my Myki just from ducking around metropolitan network, with the removal of Literature,” the spokesperson said. here and there so it will defi nitely help out Zone 2 fares. “We support this idea and it will be delivered those who move around the area regularly.” Th e Library at the Dock and the adjoining under a Labor Government. Th at’s what Th e changes will come into eff ect from Dock Square are expected to open in May. Victorians want – the world’s most liveable Minister for Roads and Public Transport Terry January 1, 2015 and will cost around $100 city with a world-class public transport Mulder said the free trams would build on the million per year. Places Victoria, the City of Melbourne and system,” Mr Andrews said. success of the City Circle Tram. Lend Lease will also deliver the nearby Th e initiative will be accounted for in the family services and boating hub. Docklands Chamber of Commerce president “Today’s announcement means all upcoming State Budget.

Please support our advertisers because without them we would have no Docklands News 4 DOCKLANDS NEWS ISSUE 96 Harbour Town Happy 10th birthday sale not yet Docklands Studios complete Continued from page 1. When the Docklands Studios opened 10 years ago, Docklands was a very diff erent place. He said he had been aware of plans to sell Harbour Town for at least a year, even before ING sold the observation wheel in October “Th e studio was one of the fi rst things built last year. down this end (of NewQuay),” studio CEO Rod Allan said. ING has been off -loading its Docklands assets since 2011, when it sold the Victoria “Th ere were no buildings directly opposite Harbour section of Waterfront City site to and Harbour Town hadn’t been built yet,” Mr MAB Corporation. Allan said. Last year, ING sold the Melbourne Star Th is month, the studio celebrates 10 years of Observation Wheel to Sanyoyas Rides operation in Docklands, after opening under Corporation, the Japanese-owned company, the name Melbourne Central City Studios in which designed and manufactured the April of 2004. attraction. Mr Allan said the studio was originally ING’s Docklands offi ce has also reduced in a public-private partnership between size markedly. It is believed just four ING the State Government and Central City staff continue to work at the Docklands Drive Studios Holdings before being acquired offi ce. by the Government at the end of 2008 and becoming a government business enterprise. ING declined to comment on the sale of Harbour Town and the Icehouse, while Ashe Mr Allan himself worked as a contractor Morgan did not respond to a request for at the studio in its early days, when its fi rst comment. feature fi lm, Ghostrider, was being shot. He then returned fi ve years ago as CEO. When asked why the studio was opened Docklands Studio CEO Rod Allan says 2014 is shaping up to be a good year. in Docklands originally, Mr Allan said he couldn’t say where the idea came from. “Docklands” “It’s not one particular event, so much related businesses such as casting agents, “What I can tell you is that the studio being as seeing the place fully occupied and equipment rental houses and post- here is a fabulous asset for the fi lm industry humming,” Mr Allan said. production companies. site to be because of its proximity to the city.” But, of course, the past 10 years haven’t been “We need a bigger soundstage because “Th ere’s a widespread belief that a complex all rosy, with various challenges along the we want to be able to continue to attract developed like this doesn’t need to be close to the city way. international productions without centre when, in fact, for us that’s one of the big interfering with our ability to service advantages in marketing the studio,” he said. “I suppose the biggest challenge really has Little Projects will develop an been getting people who would otherwise domestic productions,” Mr Allan said. Th roughout its 10 year history the studio 8000 sqm industrial site just not think about coming here to actually Mr Allan said further State Government has seen major international productions think about it,” he said. funding would be required to make this a outside of Docklands. including Th e Pacifi c, Where the Wild Th ings Are and Knowing. Nonetheless, Mr Allan maintains the studio reality. has made a valuable contribution to the Located at 85 Lorimer St, the site was So far, 2014 is shaping up to be a good year Local feature fi lms shot have included state’s economy over the past decade. purchased from Marina Darlings Capo Nero for the studio, with international feature fi lm Patrick, Hating Alison Ashley and Kath and group for $18.5 million last month. Kimderella along with domestic television “If you look at the studio as an economic Th e Moon and the Sun at the studio until productions Winners and Losers, Satisfaction asset, the direct investment by production June and an undisclosed Australian feature Interestingly, Little Projects’ media release and Th e Footy Show, among others. companies into the economy is well over half fi lm to commence shooting in the same on the acquisition states the site is located in a billion dollars,” he said. month. Docklands. According to Mr Allan, the highlight of the past 10 years has been occasions when the Mr Allan said less than 5 per cent of that was Local television shows Winners and Losers, However, 85 Lorimer St actually falls actually studio has been at a diverse capacity. spent at the studio itself, with the rest going Th e Footy Show and Millionaire Hot Seat falls within postcode 3006, which is South towards employment and ancillary services. will continue fi lming at the studios, while Wharf. “I think the highlights are really when we are other productions have been secured for the at a diverse capacity, when we have all of our Next up for the studio is more facilities, Managing director of Little Projects Michael second half of the year. sound stages occupied by diff erent projects,” with plans to build another large sound Fox said the site had the potential to he said. stage and a building to house industry- “It’s shaping up to be a good year,” Mr Allan said. accommodate up to 1500 apartments. $10 Lunch Special NEW

2 Curries + Rice / Biryani Naan / Roti + Salad Indian Restaurant and Bar TAP BEER $5.90 10% off ‡BEERS ON TAP ‡CATERING Your bill OR EITHAD ‡BUSINESS LUNCHES ‡BOOKINGS $10 BEER JUGS

HA BOURKE ST ‡FUNCTIONS RBOUR ESP WE ARE During happy hour 2-7pm BATMANS HILL D ‡DINE IN OR TAKE-AWAY Present this ad to redeem HERE

R

IV

757 BOURKE ST DOCKLANDS - 9078 9286 - WWW.LATADKA.COM.AU LIKE US ON FACEBOOK/LATADKA E OPENING HOURS MON – THURS 11AM – 10PM - FRI – SAT 11AM-11PM - SUN CLOSED

Please support our advertisers because without them we would have no Docklands News ISSUE 96 DOCKLANDS NEWS 5 Coppers looking for stolen copper

One tonne of copper was stolen from the Medibank building construction site at 720 Bourke St last month.

It’s believed the copper was stolen between Sen-Sgt Wilmott also urged Docklanders to Saturday, March 1 and Monday, March 3, keep their wits about them, with the looming while the site was closed for the weekend. footy season, as crowds off er the perfect setting for opportunistic crime. Th e unknown off ender (or off enders) is believed to have entered via the NAB On March 16, a man had his wallet stolen as driveway or Etihad Stadium carpark and cut he enjoyed a drink prior to a football game at a chain and padlock to gain entry to the site. Etihad Stadium. It’s believed the copper was removed from “Opportunistic crime is prevalent where the site using a yellow trolley, as this was also there are large crowds, so make sure noticed missing. you are aware of your surroundings and possessions,” Sen-Sgt Wilmott said. Melbourne West Police Station Commander, Sen-Sgt Mick Wilmott, urged anyone who March also saw number plates stolen from may have information about the theft to vehicles parked in Aurora Lane in NewQuay. contact Crime Stoppers or the Melbourne Th e thefts occurred on March 9 and March West Police Station. 10, with no suspects currently. “If anyone sees suspicious behaviour around Sen-Sgt Wilmott again urged locals who building sites in Docklands please ensure may have seen someone acting suspiciously you contact the police,” Sen-Sgt Wilmott in the area to contact Crime Stoppers or said. Melbourne West Police Station. “We would prefer to attend and fi nd there is To keep up-to-date with the work of a legitimate reason for the activity than not the Melbourne West Police Station to be called and a thief gets away,” he said. visit https://www.facebook.com/ eyewatchmelbournepsa Stynes Bridge is on track

Construction of the Jim Stynes Bridge at North Wharf is nearing

Backstage at the VAMFF National Graduate Showcase on March 22. Photo by Lucas Dawson completion.

A spokesperson from the Department of Transport, Planning and Local Infrastructure Fashion frenzy said construction of the bridge was on track to fi nish in April. Models, designers, photographers and fashion bloggers fl ooded According to the spokesperson, the bridge will then undergo comprehensive testing Docklands last month when the Virgin Australia Melbourne before it is opened to the public. Fashion Festival (VAMFF) hit Central Pier. Th e spokesperson declined to comment on the kind of testing that would be carried out Held in Docklands each March, the fashion Th e festival saw a range of events, from and how long the testing would take. festival showcases the work of Australian runways to business events, held in Th e spokesperson also declined to comment designers. Docklands between March 17 and March 23. on an expected opening for the bridge. Construction continues at the bridge site.

Please support our advertisers because without them we would have no Docklands News 6 DOCKLANDS NEWS ISSUE 96 Time to preserve history Holiday fun Th e school holidays are here A piece of history will return to and the Hub at Docklands Docklands next month, with has plenty of activities the iconic Water Tower Clock to planned to keep local kids be installed at Southern Cross entertained.

Station. On Monday, April 7, between 9.30am and 11am, the Hub will be creating a Built in 1882, the clock is the last relic of the community patchwork wall hanging original Flinders St Station. based around the theme of movement. According to Museum Victoria’s senior Suitable for kids aged between three curator Matthew Churchward, the Water and seven-years-old, each child will be Tower Clock was signifi cant to early given a fabric square to decorate and Melbourne. contribute to the project. “It was Melbourne’s fi rst landmark clock Th e Hub will also be running mini and stood over 18m high, towering over sports sessions throughout the holidays, surrounding buildings and providing the reference time piece for thousands of people introducing children to a range of ball in what was then a rapidly-expanding city sports. centre,” he said. Th ere will be two mini sports sessions Th e clock has been moved around quite a on both Tuesday, April 8 and Tuesday, bit, starting off at Flinders St, before being April 16. moved to the eastern side of Princes Bridge Th e fi rst session between 9.30am - 10.15 (the current Federation Square site) in 1902 am is suitable for two and three-year-olds, in order to make way for the new Flinders St while the 10.30am - 11.15 am session is Station building. suitable for four and fi ve-year-olds. Th e clock was then sent off to Spencer St Station (now known at Southern Cross And for the fairy folk in Docklands an Station) in 1910, where it stood for 57 years, “Autumn Fairy Dancing Workshop” is the before being decommissioned in 1967. perfect holiday activity. Th e clock’s mechanism was given to Come along in your fi nest fairy outfi t Museum Victoria, but the iconic turret that and enjoy activities including: fairy sat on top of the tower was literally sent to disco dancing, ribbon twirling, rainbow the scrap heap, having been sold to a scrap walking, games, storytelling and making metal merchant. an autumn fairy wishing tree. Luckily, it was later rescued by private Two workshops will be held on both collectors and for the past 14 years has sat at Wednesday, April 9 and Wednesday, Scienceworks, in Spotswood. April 16.

“It has been a pleasure to serve as custodians Th e 9.30 - 10.15 am session is suitable for for this great piece of Melbourne history for two and three-year-olds while the 10.30 the past 14 years and it’s great to see heritage - 11.15am session is suited to four and objects reincorporated into contemporary fi ve-year-olds. buildings,” Mr Churchward said. Bookings are required for all of the Hub’s Th e clock is undergoing extensive school holiday activities. refurbishment before its expected restoration Th e view of the Water Tower Clock on the eastern side of Princess Bridge in 1907. Photo courtesy of the Australian to Southern Cross Station next month. Railway Historical Society Victorian Division Inc, Archives/PROV collection. To book contact the Hub on 8622 4822.

Happy Hour Never Ends

Bucket of beer, choices include: Warsteiner Beer, Titje Beer, Belgian Pils, Hokkaido Beer Anytime at Hooks at the Yarra. Get in fast!

VALID UNTIL 31/06/2014

Bookings (03) 9043 4221 I 50 River Esplanade. Yarra’s Edge, Docklands I www.hooksattheyarra.com I [email protected]

Please support our advertisers because without them we would have no Docklands News ISSUE 96 DOCKLANDS NEWS 7 Disco divas at the Hub

Docklanders shimmied and swayed at last month’s lunchbox session at the Hub.

Th e dance workshop, led by Jo Young, saw locals learn a disco routine to the Saturday Night Fever soundtrack. Next month’s lunchbox session is set to be

Movie-goers relax at the Movies under the Stars at Point Park. Photo supplied by Destination Docklands an operatic occasion, with award-winning soprano Alexandra Oke visiting for a solo performance. When: April 10 from 12.30 pm – 1.15 pm Point park movie review Where: 80 Harbour Esplanade Lunchbox sessions are free of charge. Contact the Hub on 8622 4822 for more Destination Docklands’ Movies under the Stars at Point Park attracted just under a thousand information. people to Docklands in February and March.

Held over four Th ursday evenings, the after the movie. Ms Donnelly said of 164 attendee surveys cinema series’ total estimated attendance collected, 61 per cent of the audience came Nonetheless, those who did attend enjoyed was 950 people. from outside of the CBD and Docklands area. the festivities, relaxing into supplied Around 150 people attended on the fi rst beanbags for the weekly fi lms. City of Melbourne and Mirvac funded night, before growing to more than 300 the event but Ms Donnelly declined to people at the fi nal movie night, according to “Visitors and Yarra’s Edge residents provide details of the budget and funding Destination Docklands CEO Anita Donnelly. embraced the events, many coming down agreements. from their apartments and out from their A free ferry also operated throughout river homes to enjoy the fl icks,” Ms Donnelly. Destination Docklands’ next event is the each night of the cinema series, carrying Water Ratrace, a corporate “Amazing Race” passengers to and from Federation Square. “One couple even carried their couch down style event, which sees teams of four race Ms Donnelly said the ferry carried up to 120 into the park to enjoy the movie in absolute around Docklands completing a range of people back to Federation Square each night comfort on more than one occasion.” challenges. Jo Young leads a disco dance workshop at the Hub last month.

- INTRODUCING -

Thoughtfully crafted by renowned architects Woods Bagot, Promenade is set to become a captivating architectural silhouette. Luxurious BREAKFAST A BREATH of one, two and three bedroom residences available. FRESH AIR LUNCH SALES CENTRE OPEN 1OAM—5PM DAILY NOTHING DINNER 1OO NEWQUAY PROMENADE DOCKLANDS 3OO8 OVER $20 CHRISTINA 0408 874 790 LUKE 0478 315 819 RACHAEL 0411 615 265

DINE IN or J1312_DCN261013 TAKE AWAY CRAFT BEERS ON TAP

NO BOOKING REQUIRED 7AM TIL LATE

55A NewQuay Promenade 9670 0999 Facebook: cargorestaurant Contemporary Australian cuisine

Please support our advertisers because without them we would have no Docklands News 8 DOCKLANDS NEWS ISSUE 96 The show rolls on... Docklands has a new centre of comedy, burlesque and acrobatics, with a new spiegeltent now open to the public at Wonderland Fun Park.

Wonderland Fun Park owners Colin Davis the spiegeltent was ready in time, with the and Melissa Head imported the Salon Wonderland Carnivale kicking off just a week Elegénce spiegeltent from Belgium, after after it arrived. Circus Oz reclaimed its Melba Spiegeltent. Luckily, the physical construction of the Th e tent was shipped from Antwerp in a spiegeltent took just two days, with the fi t- 44-foot high shipping container, arriving in out complete before the opening night of the Docklands last month. Wonderland Carnivale on March 27. Ms Head and Mr Davis also brought out “Our spiegeltent is one of the only ones in some help from Belgium to assist with the Australia with a home base,” Mr Davis said. construction of the spiegeltent on-site. “Most of the others come in from overseas Gerry Klessen and Jonas De Beuckelaer were for the festival season,” he said. New Rotary Club of Docklands President Richard Clark. on-hand to ensure the spiegeltent was put Ms Head said she was excited about the up correctly. potential opportunities the new spiegeltent Mr Klessen is a fi fth-generation member presented for the park and for Docklands. of the Klessen family, who built the Salon Rotary revival She said the large foyer provided an Elegénce and have been building and undercover area for the fun park during the restoring spiegeltents for more than a day, a bar area while shows were running century. Th e Rotary Club of Docklands is undergoing a revitalisation, with and could potentially become an exhibition It was a race against the clock to ensure space. a new president taking control of the once-waning organisation.

Th e club was down to just three members Mr Clark said he hoped to continue to grow and was about to hand in its charter when the membership level of the club over the Rotarian of 30 years (and former president of next few months. two other clubs) Richard Clark was asked to Mr Clark said Rotary was ageing quite step into the presidential role. seriously and that the organisation hoped to Mr Clark has experience in building up recruit more young members. Rotary clubs, having been recruited to the He said Rotary worked on local, national and Southbank club when it was starting up 10 international levels. years ago. “We like to do around the corner and we like “Th is isn’t a new Rotary club, but for to do around the world,” Mr Clark said. all intents and purposes, because the membership got so low, we are almost Th e Rotary Club of Docklands meets for starting again,” Mr Clark said. lunch at Harbour Kitchen each Tuesday at 12.30pm for a 12.45pm start. Meetings fi nish “We’ve got a couple of really good at 1.45 pm. foundation members who have stuck by the club so we feel really confi dent that we can For people who feel they can’t commit to put a really interesting, multicultural group becoming a club member, Rotary also off ers together,” Mr Clark said. volunteer opportunities. Th e Docklands membership has already To fi nd out more about becoming a member grown from three to seven people in the past of the Rotary Club of Docklands or a Rotary Wonderland Fun Park’s Colin Davis and Melissa Head show off the interior of their new Spiegeltent during construction. month. volunteer contact Mr Clark on 0418 855 112.

Please support our advertisers because without them we would have no Docklands News ISSUE 96 DOCKLANDS NEWS 9 Support needed for art initiative

Local artist Joe Blanck wants to activate Docklands with large- scale collaborative art project and is looking for support from the local community.

Mr Blanck is the co-founder of Ampersand Studio, a local art space and gallery, which is part of Renew Australa’s Docklands Spaces project. He’s envisioned an arts event that will showcase Docklands as the “new arts hub of Melbourne”. Th e concept revolves a round a group of artists working with a group of young people to transform an empty wall in Docklands into a vibrant mural. Th e aim of the project is not only to activate an unused space, but also to mentor young people about the importance of creative expression and equip them with teamwork skills. Already in discussion with artists and youth groups about taking part in the project, Blake and Amy on their wedding day last month. Photo by Mackenzie Charlton. Mr Blanck is also looking to the local community to support the project. “Getting local businesses involved is exactly A Docklands love story what we need to get this project happening and to get the most out of it,” Mr Blanck said. “I have had such a huge response from local A romance, which began in Docklands more than a decade ago, artists and supporters that this could be a Local artist Joe Blanck is looking for support for a was sealed with a kiss (and a marriage certifi cate) last month. great way to give Docklands the credibility Docklands art project. that it deserves – with an iconic piece of art that would be admired and visited for many activate an empty wall, while at the same Blake Anderson and Amy Reddoch met as Lyn and Peter had won the experience at a years to come.” time providing an opportunity for creativity. teenagers in 2003 when they were working charity auction and when their kids couldn’t Th e project mirrors many of the goals of the Mr Blanck hopes to gain the support of the for Docklands Serviced Apartments, which, use it they off ered it to their staff . Docklands Spaces project which Mr Blanck’s City of Melbourne and is looking to secure a at the time, was owned by Lyn and Peter studio is part of. potential site for the project. Kelly. “Blake and Amy were two of the group who went along and love blossomed,” Peter said. Docklands Spaces off ers creative initiatives For more information and to express your Lyn is Amy’s Aunt, while Blake is the son of rent-free spaces on short-term leases in hope local resident Michelle Anderson. support visit Ampersand Studio at 6 Doepel Th e pair became engaged two years ago and of activating the area. Way, Docklands or contact Mr Blanck via According to Peter, Blake and Amy hit it off at tied the knot in front of 80 friends and family Similarly, Mr Blanck’s proposal aims to [email protected] a bobsled experience. in Daylesford on March 22.

John Henry answers your legal questions.

Q Where should I keep my important documents such as property titles, wills and trust deeds?

A The safe custody of legal documents is essential. The risk of losing them through fire, theft or misplacement is very real. Storing these valuable documents in a solicitor’s strong room is far safer than in your home. Tolhurst Druce & Emmerson offers, to our clients only, free storage of important documents in our firm strongroom, where they can be accessed at any time.

Call for advice on wills, probate, estates and trusts; conveyancing and property law; family law; commercial law; litigation and dispute resolution.

Tolhurst Druce & Emmerson Working with individuals, families & business.

Tolhurst Druce & Emmerson Level 3, 520 Bourke Street, Melbourne T 9670 0700 www.tde.com.au

Please support our advertisers because without them we would have no Docklands News 10 DOCKLANDS NEWS ISSUE 96 New potential Free green for empty site breakfast

Local fi tness fanatics will be Docklands residents are invited pleased to learn an empty to a free “Brekky Block Party” future development site has on April 5. been transformed into an outdoor exercise space. Th e breakfast is being held by the City of Melbourne and Green Money in order to Opening to the public in May, the park will provide information to local residents about include a basketball ring, running circuit, the Green Money trial. gym equipment and an outdoor seating area. Th e Green Money recycling program was Th e site has been created by Victoria Seydou Sow from African Party teaches children from Gowrie Docklands about traditional African drumming. introduced to Docklands and Southbank in Harbour developer Lend Lease and is November last year and is the fi rst of its kind located opposite Dock Square. in Victoria.

According to Lend Lease’s Victoria According to a City of Melbourne Harbour project director Claire Johnston, Celebrating diversity spokesperson, so far more than 1400 the temporary activation made the residents across Southbank and Docklands land available for community use and have signed up, which is 10 per cent of all complemented the surrounding $63 million Th e children from Gowrie Victoria Docklands celebrated “Cultural households. community precinct. Diversity Week” last month with a multicultural music day. Participating households receive reward “Th e site was going to be vacant for a couple points each fortnight, based on how much of years so we decided to turn it into a usable recycling is collected from the two suburbs, space for the community,” Ms Johnston said. Musicians Lamine Sonko and Seydou Sow “At the centre, the educators and children the spokesperson said. from African Party and Seini Taumoepeam have a strong sense of identity, building “It fi ts perfectly with the library and Dock Th e reward points can then be exchanged for from Sista Native entertained the crowd of on the children’s knowledge of their own Square and Lend Lease is happy that the discounts and off ers. community will get good use out of the children with music, dance and stories. culture and learning about other cultures,” Ms May said. Th e Docklands “Brekky Block Party” will space.” According to Gowrie educator Cerri feature children’s entertainment and the According to a Lend Lease spokesperson, May, the children had been learning and “Th ese types of experiences support chance to win prizes. many of the features of the temporary park, sharing cultural knowledge with each other children’s knowledge and understanding of including the shelter, are made from recycled throughout “Cultural Diversity Week” the world and encourages them to be part of Th e free brekky will be held on April 5 from building material from the surrounding sites. through songs, music and food. their local community.” 8am until 10am along NewQuay Promenade.

Yoga | Pilates | Personal Training A specialist strength and conditioning studio Master Your Body Are you happy in your job?

Is your career path INTRO YOGA right for you? OFFER $99

Four weeks unlimited Yoga for new clients. All levels catered for with a Take a leap… range of styles. Valid for all classes. and land where you want. PILATES STARTER PACK $140 LEAP Careers offers a personalised in-depth BONUS 2 FREE YOGA CLASSES coaching program run by qualified and experienced coaches. Utilising our state-of-the-art equipment from the USA. Includes 1 personal training session and Marion Haydon 2 semiprivate sessions. Principal Coach M 0400 370 512 P 03 9645 4934 CONTACT US TO BOOK NOW E [email protected] pilatesonbourke.com.au | [email protected] | 03 9670 0441 www.careerleap.com.au Ground Foyer, 717 Bourke St Docklands

Please support our advertisers because without them we would have no Docklands News ISSUE 96 DOCKLANDS NEWS 11 Car maintenance is an ACE skill

If you don’t know how to change a tyre and wouldn’t know an alternator from a radiator then a free car maintenance workshop in Docklands this month is sure to come in handy.

Th e Automotive Centre of Excellence (ACE) “Th e information session will provide a is running the session, which aims to equip relaxed environment where attendees can attendees with some of the basic skills that ask any questions they like,” Mr Beutel said. all car owners need. ACE marketing portfolio consultant Rachel Th e two-hour session will start with tea and Corby agreed, inviting local residents and coff ee and a presentation about ACE, before workers to register for the session. attendees will be invited into the workshop to get an up-close, hands-on lesson. “Come along, check out our facilities and learn some of the basics of car maintenance,” Acting-Sgt Rachel Dunkinson and Houdini with Sen-Constable Samantha Hemingway and Unity in Docklands last month. According to ACE business development Ms Corby said. manager Paul Beutel, the free session is a great opportunity for the organisation to give Th e free session will be held at ACE (located something back to the community. at 1 Batman’s Hill Drive) on Tuesday, April 15 from 6pm to 8pm. Th e session is open to anyone but Mr Beutel Clippity clop, here Attendees are asked to register for the said it might be particularly helpful for people who don’t usually feel comfortable session at www.kangan.edu.au/free-ace- come the cops asking questions about car maintenance. event

A stronger police presence could soon be felt in Docklands, with Victoria Police’s mounted branch considering the area as a potential site for a staging post.

Last month Acting-Sgt Rachel Dunkinson where horses can be transported to for set- and Leading Sen-Constable Samantha up for work in the city. Th e site wouldn’t be Hemingway visited Docklands to perform used for overnight stays or horse agistment. a routine patrol and to scout locations for According to Acting-Sgt Dunkinson, the site potential staging posts. would need to be a fl at, open space, the site According to Acting-Sgt Dunkinson, the of a basketball court or larger, with a surface Victoria Police mounted branch (which of grass, gravel or concrete. is currently based at Victoria Barracks in Th e branch is also on the lookout for Southbank) is moving its operations to a potential new police horses for purchase or farm in Attwood, near Tullamarine. for donation. “Once this transition takes place the “We do not look for one particular colour or mounted branch will require suitable breed, but have a standard requirement that small parcels of land to utilise when we are the horse is at least 16 hands high, between deployed to the city for any number of jobs the ages of fi ve and 12 years and generally we undertake,” Acting-Sgt Dunkinson said. placid and inquisitive in it’s demeanour,” “Th is may include attending soccer matches, Acting-Sgt Dunkinson said. protests and rallies, training patrols or Th e mounted branch is keen to hear from patrols of licensed venues in the CBD.” anyone who might have a suitable site for a Th e branch is looking for small areas of land staging post or potential police horses. You can within the CBD, or within a 2km radius, reach Acting-Sgt Dunkinson on 9682 2366. ACE business development manager Paul Beutel shares some car maintenance tips with Violet Trikilis.

Apartment Specialist Enjoy the Upper Echelon Melbourne’s vistas stretch out from this exquisite 42nd floor Freshwater Place apartment. With three spacious bedrooms, two bathrooms and two car SOLD SOLD spaces with storage, further complemented by floor to ceiling windows, a modern marble kitchen and balcony with views over the Yarra - this is a 4201/1 Queensbridge Square Southbank must to inspect. SOLD SOLD Jonathon Bird Albert Park Office M 0419 536 905 133 Victoria Avenue Albert Park VIC 3206 E [email protected] www.rtedgar.com.au If any other agent has a current exclusive agency in relation to your property, please disregard this communication.

Please support our advertisers because without them we would have no Docklands News 12 DOCKLANDS NEWS ISSUE 96 Hope for Digital Harbour tower

Digital Harbour is awaiting planning approval for a residential tower to be built on the corner of Dudley St and Wurundjeri Way.

Th e building will be located behind hotel and apartment complex Th e Altus, which is currently being marketed. Peter Brundell extinguishes the bin fi re on NewQuay Promenade. Th e City of Melbourne confi rmed its “in-principle” support for the planning application at a Future Melbourne meeting in February, subject to a seven page list of conditions, it believes should be included All in a day’s work for Pete with any permit issued. Th e building will comprise two towers of A fi re on NewQuay Promenade was quickly extinguished last month when a local worker jumped diff erent heights (81.9 metres and 48.9 into action. metres) above a shared eight-level podium. It will comprise 261 apartments, four retail tenancies and 406 car parks, 300 of which Peter Brundell was working on the Harbour He said they were generally caused by will be used for a private car park. Esplanade wharf rectifi cation site on March people disposing of cigarette butts without 26 when he noticed a bin on fi re on the ensuring they were butted out. NewQuay Promenade. He advised people to be more vigilant about Dragging a hose from the work site, Mr ensuring cigarette butts were extinguished Brundell promptly put out the blaze just as before being discarded. the Fire Brigade arrived. According to senior station offi cer Tony McCoy, bin fi res are prevalent across the city Pictured right: Th e bin blaze before Mr Brundell and result in multiple call-outs each day. extinguished it. An artist’s impression of the proposed building.

NEW CHILDCARE & KINDERGARTEN OPENING SOON - INSPECT NOW LIMITED VACANCIES

t
1SFNJVN
FBSMZ
FEVDBUJPO

DBSF t
&YQFSJFODF
UIF
A,PPM
#FHJOOJOHT
t
$BUFSJOH
GPS
DIJMESFO
XLT

ZST $VSSJDVMVN
t
2VBMJmFE
QSPGFTTJPOBM
FEVDBUPST
t
/VUSJUJPOBM
DIFG
QSFQBSFE NFOV
t
.PEFSO
OBUVSBM
JOUFSBDUJWF

t
1SJWBUFMZ
PXOFE
BOE
PQFSBUFE

MFBSOJOH
FOWJSPONFOUT
CZ
&MFOB
#JBOUFT

t
)JHIFS
FEVDBUPSUPDIJMESFO
SBUJPT

ALL FULL SET MAIN ENTRANCE BOURKE ST DOCKLANDS COLLINS ST CNR MC CRAE & VILLAGE ST VILLAGE ST FLINDERS ST EYELASH EXTENSIONS YARRA RIVER WE ARE HERE Y P: 9614 2900 I WA JER D N

U

R

KOOLKIDZCHILDCARE.COM.AU U W WESTERN FREEWAY Shop 212, 673 La Trobe St Ph: 03 8060 3929 Lacrosse Apartments, Gate 6 [email protected] Play area in a natural, outside settingg Etihad Stadium Docklands VIC www.lashesonlatrobe.com.au

Please support our advertisers because without them we would have no Docklands News ISSUE 96 DOCKLANDS NEWS 13 Networking lunch success Around 90 people enjoyed lunch onboard the Lady Cutler at the Docklands Networking Lunch last month.

Guests were treated to views of the harbour First entrée: Cheese baked lobster. and port as they enjoyed a three-course Second entrée: Cannelloni di Ricotta with meal, along with plenty of networking. spinach and napoli sauce or lasagna. Th e next Docklands Networking Lunch is on Friday, June 13 at Rise. Main: Pollo fi orentino or sirloin steak. Both mains served with roast potatoes and As always the lunch is $60 per person. To seasonal vegetables. book your seat, send an email to lunch@ docklandsnews.com.au or contact the offi ce Dessert: Panna Cotta or tiramisu. on 8689 7979. Beverages: House red and white wines, Nirosha Dissanayake, Kay Setches and Michelle Cummins. Th e menu for the June lunch is: champgne, beer, soft drinks, coff ee.

Kate Fooke and Derek Begg. Richard Turnbull, Bill Reid and Kelly Jensen.

Kirsten Egan and Jane Moroney. Joh Maxwell and John Clohessy.

Are you ready for a challenge?

Considering a career in real estate? Be prepared to take your salary to the next level and beyond with one of Melbourne’s most dynamic real estate agencies. If you are enthusiastic, friendly, hard-working & possess a can-do attitude, we want you to join us! Comprehensive training, a personalised mentoring program & full administrative support provided. This is an exceptional opportunity for someone looking to secure a long term role with an award-winning boutique agency. For more information or to apply please contact: Lisa Walsh Operations Manager [email protected]

03 9091 1400 lucasre.com.au

Please support our advertisers because without them we would have no Docklands News 14 DOCKLANDS NEWS ISSUE 96 Docklands is a laugh

According to comedian Joel Creasey, Docklands is full of material.

Joel has lived in Docklands for the past fi ve years and says the observation wheel is the number one source of comedy in the area. “I haven’t been on it yet, but I do plan to,” Joel said. According to Joel, the best part of the wheel’s re-launch last year was his subsequent discovery of a frozen yoghurt store at its base. Comedian Joel Creasey calls Docklands home. Joel moved into his NewQuay apartment at the age of 19, after leaving his hometown of “For the next six months, up until I turned so close to the city you could walk along the Perth, where he started his comedy career. 18, my parents had to come with me every boardwalk here and not be bothered?” Joel said. time I did stand-up in a pub,” Joel said. He said he had always wanted to be a “Well, that’s as long as they’re not fi lming performer, starting in theatre and imagining “Very rock and roll,” he laughed. Winners and Losers,” he joked. a career as a serious actor. For Joel, the best part about living in And he says the area is changing, with the “I’d always watch the Melbourne Dockland is the convenience. restaurants getting busier, new restaurants International Comedy Festival Gala with my opening and more people around. “I fl y interstate around three times a week so parents every year and remember thinking, it’s easy to jump in a cab and be at the airport “My friends came to a party here the other how do these people do it? What a terrifying in 20 minutes,” he said. night and that kind of shocked me. It was a job, why would you ever put yourself through warehouse party in Docklands.” that?” he said. “I can’t imagine living in Prahran or Malvern and having to travel to and from the airport Joel said people often asked him why he “When I was 17, one night I literally just all the time.” chose to live in Docklands. “It happens all thought, I need to do that and now I’m doing the time, but I just say ‘it works for me’.” it, and next week I’m doing the gala. So it’s all And when he is in town, Joel says he enjoys DOCKLANDER You can catch Joel in Stand Up @ Bella come full circle.” Docklands’ relaxed nature. Union on SBS 2 on April 6 at 9pm and at his Profi le by Th e same year he started doing stand-up “I kind of like how Docklands is still a little Melbourne International Comedy Festival Bethany Williams spots in pubs, with his parents in tow. quiet,” he said. “Who would have thought Show “Rock God” until April 20.

ST. ALOYSIUS COLLEGE

ADVERTISEMENT P MP M ©M ©

r© JENNIFER KANIS MP ar

Ma M 9 1 a1

-a ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS 1- -0 -

2- STATE MEMBER FOR MELBOURNE 402 7 000 AVAILABLE FOR 2015 HERE FOR DOCKLANDS Registration is now open for current Year 7, 8, 9, and 10 students. All applications must register online. RESIDENTS SCHOLARSHIP TESTING DAY: SATURDAY MAY 3RD As your local Member of Parliament Register online at www.aloysius.vic.edu.au. I am keen to listen to any concerns For further information please contact our Community Development Manager on 9329 0411 or ideas you may have.

31 Curran Street, North Melbourne OFFICE: 146 - 148 Peel Street, North Melbourne VIC 3051 www.aloysius.vic.edu.au MAIL: PO Box 471, North Melbourne VIC 3051 E: [email protected] P: 9328 4637 F: 9326 8747 @JenniferKanis JenniferKanis www.jenniferkanis.com.au

Please support our advertisers because without them we would have no Docklands News 15 | DOCKLANDS BOATING ISSUE 96 DOCKLANDS

DOCKLANDS

B OATIN G

Lord Mayor Robert Doyle wants Docklands and the lower Yarra River to be declared a local port.

Lord Mayor Robert Doyle has expressed his support for a Docklands and the lower Yarra river to be declared a local port. 16 | DOCKLANDS BOATING ISSUE 96 DOCKLANDS

Th e commuter ferry is expected to dock at Collins Landing.

WWW.MARINAYE.COM.AU

MARINA YE AT YARRAS EDGE, ONE OF AUSTRALIA’S PREMIER MARINAS FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT RONETTA melbourne.vic.gov.au/waterways Phone: 9658 8738 PHONE 9681 8394. EMAIL [email protected]

Please support our advertisers because without them we would have no Docklands News 17 | DOCKLANDS BOATING ISSUE 96 DOCKLANDS

DOCKLANDS Brought to you by Docklands Boating

Combine good food, good company and a good boat and you have David Fincham’s idea of a good time.

Please support our advertisers because without them we would have no Docklands News 18 | DOCKLANDS BOATING ISSUE 96 DOCKLANDS

The Boating Industry Association of Victoria (BIAV) last month appointed Steven Potts as its new general manager.

When announcing the appointment on industry organisations including the Nursery am passionate about all aspects of life on the March 25, BIAV president Paul Benjamin and Garden Industry Victoria, Australian water,” Mr Potts said. said more than 70 people had applied for Golf Course Superintendents Association “I look forward to meeting with all our the role, with Mr Potts, being the stand-out and the Ski and Snowboard Australia candidate. Association. members and learning from their personal experience of the industry.” “We are very excited to have appointed Steve An avid boat owner from a young age, Mr to the role and look forward to working with Potts said he was excited to start the new Mr Potts will take the reigns from outgoing him as we grow the BIAV and recreational role. general manager Steven Gill, who has moved use of our waterways, Mr Benjamin said. back to Western Australia. “Having grown up on the Mornington Mr Potts has experience with a range of Peninsula, and being a boat owner myself, I Mr Potts starts his new role in mid-April.

Dog name Naughtiest deed Montgomery Brigadier-General of Deracor Monty is a good boy! (Monty) Favourite food Breed English cocker spaniel Pasta

Age Favourite pastimes 8 Loves sailing Owner Drew Murray Favourite toy Boat name Th e boat I Can Boat Pet hates Model Bad time keeping Beneteau Oceanis 311 Clipper Obsession Known accomplices Sailing Mark Robertson

Please support our advertisers because without them we would have no Docklands News ISSUE 96 DOCKLANDS NEWS 19

DOCKLANDS-BASED BUSINESSES WISHING TO BE PROFILED IN THIS Businesses in Docklands SECTION SHOULD EMAIL: [email protected] ENJOY A MEAL AT LA TADKA

deal. For $10 customers receive two curries, According to Daya Sunkari, an rice, naan and roti bread and salad. authentic Indian curry and a Th e special is available from 10am until 3pm on weekdays and can be enjoyed dine-in or cold beer make a great match. takeaway.

Mr Sunkari is co-owner of La Tadka, “It’s a cheap and delicious meal delivered Docklands’ newest Indian restaurant, which with great customer service,” Mr Sunkari off ers not only delicious meals but also a said. fully stocked bar, with beer on tap. “It’s great for people who want a quick and Mr Sunkari owns the restaurant alongside easy meal.” Gulshan Malhotra, Anil Devedi and Apart from the lunch special, the restaurant Navadeep Singh. also has a large menu with a range of meal La Tadka is their fi rst business venture options, which are also available dine-in or together. According to Mr Sunkari, the takeaway. business partners chose to open the Mr Sunkari said La Tadka’s chef had restaurant in Docklands because of its extensive experience in preparing delicious location and the strong market for Indian cuisine in the area. meals, having worked in the industry for 10 years. La Tadka is conveniently located on On the weekend, La Tadka looks to the footy Batman’s Hill Drive, just a short walk from La Tadka manager Sartag Singh with two of the restaurant’s co-owners Gulshan Malhotra and Daya Sunkari. Etihad Stadium and Southern Cross Station. crowd which fl oods Etihad Stadium. During the week La Tadka is popular with Mr Sunkari said the restaurant was a great From next month, La Tadka will also begin Th e restaurant is open from 11am – 10pm the business crowd, many of whom enjoy place to enjoy a meal and a beer before or after off ering breakfast and will introduce an Monday to Th ursday, 11am – 11pm Friday the $10 lunch special. a game. outdoor seating area. and Saturday and 5pm – 11pm on Sunday. According to Mr Sunkari, from Monday to “We think it’s a great pairing, mixing spicy La Tadka is located at 757 Bourke St (enter For more information contact La Tadka on Friday La Tadka off ers a great value lunch Indian food with a cold beer,” Mr Sunkari said. via Batman’s Hill Drive). 9078 9286. DO YOU KNOW WHAT PILATES IS?

For many people, the term conjures images of a meditative, yoga-like activity, full of gentle stretching and deep-breathing.

of a range of equipment to strengthen and for all types of people, all in one class,” Brett condition muscles. It focuses on alignment, said. posture, form, activating muscles and According to Sarah, the small class sizes movement. mean they are personalised with tailored “It puts muscles back in balance and it gets programs for each individual. muscles working,” Sarah said. Apart from Pilates, the studio also off ers And its benefi ts are broad, according to both yoga, massage and osteopathy. Brett and Sarah. Sarah said this integrated approach led to Clients of the studio vary and include people better individual results for clients, with the requiring rehabilitation following injury, diff erent specialists able to collaborate on offi ce-workers dealing with the eff ects of Pilates programs for individuals. sitting all day, sport players who want to For example, Brett said, a massage therapist add something diff erent to their fi tness might identify a certain muscle that is tight routine and elite athletes who use Pilates for or weak, which can then be addressed in a conditioning and injury-prevention. Pilates setting. Sarah works with the Richmond Football For local workers and residents who want to Club, which uses Pilates as a strengthening learn more about Pilates, Pilates on Bourke and conditioning tool to complement what it is off ering a Pilates starter pack for $140. does in weight training and on the fi eld. Th e pack includes a Pilates personal training “It helps them get their bodies in the right session, two semi-private Pilates classes and condition and we can push them really two bonus yoga classes for Docklands News hard. It helps with their performance, Pilates on Bourke co-owner Sarah Tarnawsky gives business partner Brett Webster and regular client Simon Cozens readers. their endurance and to keep their muscles some Pilates training._ Th e studio is also off ering readers four weeks fl exible,” Sarah said. of unlimited yoga classes for $99. But according to Brett Webster and Sarah a work-out. For individuals, Pilates on Bourke off ers Pilates on Bourke is located at the base of the Tarnawsky, they couldn’t be more wrong. the options of one-on-one classes or small “You will sweat and you will become Channel 9 building at Shop 4, 717 Bourke St. Th e Pilates instructors, co-own Pilates on stronger,” Brett said. classes of four. For more information see Bourke, and say the practise is, in fact, quite “Th e thing about Pilates is that it can cater According to Brett, Pilates involves the use www.PilatesonBourke.com.au

Please support our advertisers because without them we would have no Docklands News 20 DOCKLANDS NEWS ISSUE 96

DOCKLANDS-BASED BUSINESSES WISHING TO BE PROFILED IN THIS Businesses in Docklands SECTION SHOULD EMAIL: [email protected] TALK TO THE ANIMALS

Veterinarian Anne Dynon says she has always loved animals.

Growing up on a farm, Dr Dynon spent “So living in apartments they need to have her days riding her pony and “best friend” plenty of toys, scratch poles, boxes, paper Th istle, checking on sheep and cattle, and, bags, cats love playing with them.” occasionally, looking after orphaned lambs. According to Dr Dyson when cats get bored A vet for 40 years, Dr Dynon has owned and they can become stressed, which can lead operated Flemington Veterinary Hospital to behavioural issues and urinary tract since 1989, with the aim of providing high- problems. quality pet care. On the other hand, apartment living doesn’t Dr Dynon said the three vets who worked at seem to aff ect dogs too much, according to the clinic each had areas of special interest. Dr Dynon. Dr Dynon has a particular interest in animal “Dogs I see from Docklands seem to cope dentistry, Jeff Brady focuses on animal pretty well.” surgery and Peter Cameron has an interest “Th e owners are pretty diligent about taking in “pocket pets” like lizards, rabbits and them downstairs a few times per day.” guinea pigs. According to Dr Dynon, Flemington According to Dr Dynon, the clinic has quite a Veterinary Clinic off ers a range of services few patients from Docklands. from consultations to surgery. It’s just a 10-minute drive away via CityLink, Th e hospital provides pet grooming, making it one of the closest vet clinics for X-rays and scanning procedures and a Docklands residents. cattery, while visiting specialists carry out For cat owners, apartment living can present ultrasounds, endoscopies, skin examinations Veterenarian Anne Dynon with her own pet, seven-year-old Bichon-Frise Sparkles. some unique challenges, Dr Dynon said. and some surgeries She suggests Docklands cat owners ensure A new technology off ered by the hospital is Currently Flemington Veterinary Clinic is Flemington Veterinary Hospital is located at they do a bit of “environmental enrichment”. DNA testing, which can identify the exact off ering Docklands News readers 20 per cent 187 Mt Alexander Road, Ascot Vale. mix of breeds in an animal, informing off consultations and vaccinations during “Cats can usually go outside and play with Contact the hospital on 9376 5299 or via owners of issues they should look out for as April, May and June. Simply mention this bugs and things like that,” Dr Dynon said. care@fl emingtonvet.com.au their pets age. article to claim the discount.

Award Winning Corporate Accommodation

Need corporate accommodation for yourself or a group of colleagues? Quest ª 2013 Quest Serviced Apartments Australian Docklands Serviced Apartments has the facilities and services to meet your needs. Property of the Year ª Corporate & Extended Stay Rates Fully serviced accommodation, award-winning hospitality plus the convenience of

a Bourke Street location is sure to make your stay in Melbourne a memorable one; ª WiFi you can be confident Quest Docklands will look after you. ª YMCA Health Club Access ª Meeting Room & On-site Car Parking

Visit questdocklands.com.au or call 03 9630 1000 Your perfect travel companion

Please support our advertisers because without them we would have no Docklands News ISSUE 96 DOCKLANDS NEWS 21 AWAY Gymward bound I went to the gym the other day – during my my backpack and walking to the gym. It got Lunchtime ideas for Docklands, by Mike: lunch break. Th at’s right. I went to the gym. me over the hurdle of not having my gym FROM „ Donate blood at a mobile blood bank It was quite a moment as it’s something I’ve card with me and wearing a t-shirt that was ummed and ahhed about for over a year both unfl attering and see-through at the „ Shop at pop-up stores at many of the now. I have many, many reasons for not same time. It got me working out on the vacant tenancies THE going to the gym. Very convincing ones. I cross trainer doing INTERVAL training – „ Serve lunch to the homeless at a food don’t have the right shoes. I don’t have the that’s High-intensity Internal Training don’t truck right gym gear. I have nothing to tie around you know - for 15 minutes. I’ve got to say, „ my waist to hide the wobbly bits. I don’t for those 15 minutes of 20 seconds slow, Meditation and yoga by the water have deodorant. Th e weather is too nice. Th e 10 seconds really, really fast, I was more „ Adult study information sessions, eg. CAE DESK weather is too bad. I didn’t get a seat on the fully present than I had been all day. Funny presentations tram. I washed my hair last night. I didn’t how putting your body into a state of near „ Free art shows wash my hair last night. exhaustion, where your heart is racing, sweat „ Cooking classes or ‘pot luck’, where you I know. is dripping down your face and back and your leg muscles are aching really puts you take it in turn making lunch for others Pathetic. Weaselly. Unconvincing. in the now. „ Book/reading clubs Funnily enough the reasons for going are I got back to the offi ce feeling relaxed, „ Speed dating with like-minded much clearer, more focussed, far more cleansed, calmer, happier and, ultimately, Docklanders powerful. I know going to the gym will make more at peace with myself. Just as I had „ Language exchange get-togethers me feel calmer, happier, and ultimately more suspected. at peace with myself. I know that if I do it over „ Clothing swap meets time I will get stronger, lose weight, feel better Still, when my friend Mikey put out an email and more in control. Th e reasons for going last week asking for expressions of interest in „ Quick cardio sessions on canoe/kayak a lunchtime boxing class at Docklands Park, are clearer because they are aligned with my „ Fishing demos, eg. best spots to fi sh in I must admit I didn’t raise my hand. I did core values. Th e reasons for not going are Docklands weaker because they are really just a set of however take part in the general guff awing silly little excuses (read lies) I tell myself to and putting down of the idea (in a nice „ Walking groups avoid any unpleasantness, feeling of unease, way of course) and had a good laugh at his Th ese are all great ideas and I think I would sense of struggle. What does Buddhism say expense. Corporate life can be cruel. be up for most. Combining them could about human nature and the drive to avoid I have however published a series of be a laugh also. Anyone for speed dating suff ering? Yep. Guilty as charged. Mikey’s ideas for lunchtime experiences in and clothing swaps? How about language exchange and meditation? Quick cardio and With If suff ering is part of life, goddamnit, I have Docklands. Primarily, because I think they speed dating? Cooking and cardio? resolved to embrace it. Embracing it got me are quite good and in keeping with the idea Maria Doogan off my butt, putting on my runners, taking behind this column, and to make amends: Anything that gets us out of the offi ce….. Ditch the sheds and pier

Th ere are serious impediments to the welcome the view of other Dockland Th ese buildings could be designed to development of Docklands as a tourist and residents on that matter. minimise obstruction of the view. Use of leisure centre. glass would be a high priority. Without the sheds the whole area along Letters to Th ese are the tin sheds 9 and 14 and the Harbour Esplanade between Victoria Th e Docklands would become the cynosure Central Pier. Harbour Promenade and NewQuay of Melbourne. the Editor Without these sheds and pier the whole Promenade would be opened up for Without these changes Docklands will harbour would be opened up to reveal a redevelopment. continue to languish. magnifi cent expansive water vista. A redesigned boat harbour with designated An open architectural design competition As it is, the harbour is divided in two and boat-free zones could be part of the design. for the area is needed. Th e development much of the view obscured by the tin sheds. Landscaping with trees, child-safe picnic should be under fi rm government control Th e current view along Harbour Esplanade is areas and playgrounds, a luxury, over-the- without the open slather approach of the most uninviting and poor quality. water wedding reception venue, restaurants, Kennett era and certainly without any high Send your letters to cafeterias and small event venues could be rise developments. [email protected] Th ese sheds have no architectural merit and do not deserve heritage listing. I would considered for incorporation into the design. Brett Osborn

PRESENT THIS SHOP 3P ANZ CENTRE, 833 COLLINS STREET DOCKLANDS, MELBOURNE 3008 ADVERT TO Located on the Water-side Promenade underneath the YMCA REDEEM. Valid til 30/04/2014 FULL HEAD FOILS OR FULL HEAD TINT & T/Section Foils, Cut/Blowave & Hydrating Treatment

NORMALLY $320 ONLY $99.95

MENS STYLE CUT/BLOWAVE With Scalp Massage and Treatment NORMALLY $70 ONLY $25

PH: 9041 5005 MONDAY TO FRIDAY 10.00 AM - LATE

Please support our advertisers because without them we would have no Docklands News v

Grand Opening of LUNCH BUFFET Monday - Friday 11.30am - 2.30pm

All You Can Eat $14.50

Mothers Day Lunch DON’T MISS OUT, BOOK NOW

PH 9670 9218 RISE WATERFRONT CAFE 51-53 Victoria Harbour Promenade (Corner of 111 Merchant St) [email protected] or www.risebuffetbar.com.au ISSUE 96 DOCKLANDS NEWS 23 REPORTING FROM THE DOCKLANDS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

March has marched on and I could not help and comedy with Miss Behave (UK), Ian – “Real Competition in the Australian and also of the Melbourne Passenger notice how many birthdays there were! Bagg (CAN/USA) and Circus Superstars! Airline Industry”. Th e speaker this year Boating Association on 0439317449. Th e Among those were the esteemed owner of To be part of this special event put the time will be John Borghetti, Chief Executive Regatta will be a fundraiser to support this newspaper and the editor of the sister and date 7.30pm, Th ursday 10 April in your Offi cer and Managing Director of the Virgin the great work the Mission to Seafarers paper Southbank Local News! If you had a diaries today! Chamber members will be Australia Group of Airlines. Event details: 7 undertakes in caring for the welfare of birthday in March – Happy Birthday to you! admitted FREE* of charge and their guests at am, Tuesday 6 May, Savoy Ballroom, Grand seafarers. Th e Blessing of the Fleet is an Whilst on that topic, one of the executive $25 pp. Look out for your invitation and you Hyatt, 123 Collins Street, Melbourne. appropriate occasion on Melbourne Day offi cers of the Docklands Chamber of can also check out the DCC or Wonderland Tickets - $100 pp or $900 per table of 10. for us to refl ect on the signifi cance of the Commerce, Matt McInnes and his partner Spiegeltent websites for details. (*conditions For more information, please visit www. maritime industry, its people and its history Arlee welcomed yet another “Marchie” – apply) wesleycollege.net/Our-Community/ in the development of Melbourne and Mae Catherine McInnes born 18th March. YOUR Chamber Executive has been very Upcoming-Events Docklands. Congratulations all! busy investigating a number of great Planning is underway for the Melbourne Finally I’d like to highlight a great initiative March saw a successful Docklands Chamber opportunities for engagement in Docklands. Regatta – Blessing of the Fleet Ceremony. happening over near Docklands Drive, of Commerce Networking lunch aboard the Th is year Melbourne is hosting some major It will be held on Saturday 30th August, Harbour Town and NewQuay. Joe Blanck Lady Cutler. It was fully booked and plenty of conferences and exhibitions and we will be which celebrates Melbourne’s birthday. has opened Ampersand Studios in Doepel networking was done amongst the 90 attendees. putting Docklands on the map for visitors Th e Regatta is designed to raise public Way and is working on a proposal to create If you missed out, be sure to book for the next with the City of Melbourne and Destination awareness through a spectacular activation a large street art project in Docklands. Joe one, which is scheduled for June 13. Docklands. We look forward to working with of Melbourne’s waterfront to draw local explains that he has been in contact with April is upon us, and your Chamber is all of you as these activations are fi nalised. businesses, residents and visitors to the various youth organisations, who he hopes presenting a very special Wonderland Looking slightly further ahead, May will see water to gain an appreciation of this great to work with to create a huge street art Carnivale at the newest Spiegeltent in us co-hosting another networking evening asset here in Melbourne. Th is year the event mural, with a mentorship element to it. Th e town! Th ere will be no formal networking with Destination Docklands, so book the will deliver a fl otilla of vessels including ultimate objective is to create an iconic piece but plenty of fun to be had and loads of date in your diary – 5.30pm, Monday 19 May. Melbourne’s passenger boats for the purpose of art to be admired and visited for many entertainment! Wonderland Fun Park has Th is will be another “Docklands Discovery” of enabling corporate guests, staff , residents years to come. If you have any interest in just acquired a fantastic new Spiegeltent, opportunity to meet and mingle with and visitors, along with their families, to learning more about Joe’s work call him on which is hosting Melbourne International stakeholders – not to be missed. Enquiries enjoy a few hours on the water. Vessels will 0410 654 601. Comedy Festival shows in Docklands. Th is may be directed to Nandini via admin@ be able to participate as private operations April is sure to be an interesting time in is a great opportunity for our members to docklandscc.com.au or be available to the public free of charge. Docklands – school holidays, Easter and help launch Docklands’ very own boutique If you would like to know more, or have a Anzac Day will, I hope, bring many new and Also in May, Wesley College is holding desire to book a vessel for your company performing arts venue. Th e evening will its 7th Annual Business Breakfast 2014 repeat visitors to our precinct. include a pre-show drink, a performance then contact Jeff Gordon of the Lady Cutler

You’ll get more for less at Harbour Town.

Melbourne’s favourite outlet and specialty shopping destination. Visit the Customer Service Centre to pick up

Take the FREE City Circle Tram, the Melbourne Visitor Shuttle your FREE Tourism Club Card offering even or trams 70 and 86 direct to Harbour Town Shopping Centre. further discounts and complimentary services.

harbourtownmelbourne.com.au | Ph (03) 9328 8600 Entry off Footscray Road or Docklands Drive, Melbourne Docklands

Please support our advertisers because without them we would have no Docklands News

ISSUE 96 DOCKLANDS NEWS 25

Blood Pressure Screening Outdoor Exercise is Great! Health Benefi ts of Running

When was the last time you had your blood At a recent Docklands Community Forum, Running is one of the most portable and pressure taken? Do you know what blood the issue of increasing outdoor exercise least expensive forms of exercise for pressure measures and what is a healthy and sporting activities within Docklands participants. You can run by yourself if range? was raised, and a brief debate followed you prefer solitary types of exercise, or about whether it was a good thing or not. you can run with friends or a group if you Blood pressure screening is a simple Being a health and wellness person, of prefer. Aside from investing in a good pair and fast way to measure the health and course I think this is a wonderful part about of runners and some comfortable running eff ective condition and operation of living in Docklands. Unlike most of the clothes (loose fi tting, breathable material), your circulatory system (heart and blood CBD, we have front door access to great the cost of participation is low. vessels). A healthy target for blood pressure and well-connected bike paths for cycle is 120/80. Blood pressure can be tested by If running is one of best forms of exercise, commuting, walking and jogging, with a safe health professionals of all types, including then why don’t more people get out and run? division from cars and traffi c. We also have your personal trainer or staff at your local Th e reason is because it is hard work. But attractive, clean and well-managed open fi tness centre. Many pharmacists across the like most kinds of hard work, it pays off . Let spaces for all types of activities, whether it country also off er free blood pressure checks me clarify. When I say that it is hard, I mean be sitting quietly by yourself, working out (visit www.strokefoundation.com.au for to it’s hard to get started. Once you fi nd vigorously with your colleagues or playing a locations). your rhythm and develop a routine, running competitive sports game on the courts. becomes enjoyable. While exercise is well-known as an activity So what could be wrong with this scenario, that helps reduce blood pressure and So if you are just starting out, fi rst get when you consider that there is a drastic improves circulatory system health, a clearance from your doctor to run. Th en increase in lifestyle diseases like diabetes, reading outside of a normal range normally follow these tips to make sure your there is stroke and obesity? It’s all about the results in a recommendation to visit your longevity in your career as a runner! consideration of all users. If you are a park or GP for further investigation as to cause bike path user, consider how your activities 1. Build it up – distance, time and intensity. and solution. Other solutions often involve might impact the safety and enjoyment modifi cations to eating patterns and 2. Warm up and cool down/stretch with of the space for others. If you do engage a nutritional intake. every session trainer to exercise in public space, make sure Th e Stroke Foundation of Australia has the company or individual has professional 3. Drink plenty of fl uids - before, during and a number of public events to increase insurance, and if the group is larger than after awareness of Stroke and the associated risk six, they must have a permit to conduct the 4. Vary the workouts – don’t run every day factors. April 2 is the Nation’s Biggest Blood activities. Pressure Check. Later in the year, Know Your 5. Plan your course – think about the Numbers is another campaign driven by environment, surface, safety, pollution. the Stroke Foundation. Last year more than 6. Track your progress – you will improve, 400 Docklanders were tested at the YMCA so your progress will motivate you to Docklands Health Clubs. continue Why run anyway? 1. Build stronger bones 2. Strengthen muscles By Andrew Ward, 3. Improve fi tness YMCA Docklands manager 4. Maintain a healthy weight

SOUNDPROOFING WINDOWS FOR BODY CORPORATE AND HERITAGE LISTED HOMES AND APARTMENTS ...... NO NEED TO REPLACE YOUR EXISTING WINDOWS TO ACHIEVE DOUBLE GLAZING ...... Stop Noise will come to your home for a FREE demonstration and show you how we can reduce noise by up to 70% coming through your existing windows. Stop Noise secondary glazing system is equally as good as replacement double glazed windows for your thermal insulation and twice as good for reducing noise. There is simply no better option. Save money on your energy bills and get a great night sleep.

Stop Noise is a trusted family owned and operated Melbourne based business since 1995.

VISIT US ONLINE! WWW.STOPNOISE.COM.AU Call today to organise a free assessment of your windows & doors 1800 880 844 [email protected] Office & Showroom- 15 Industry Blvd, Carrum Downs 3201

Please support our advertisers because without them we would have no Docklands News 26 DOCKLANDS NEWS ISSUE 96

What With Women Abby Want Crawford Hippity Hoppity here he comes!

Th e big bunny is on his way, and it’s nearly the celebration of the rising of Christ and I his neck muscles to be able to support the (clearly, the tooth fairy is a ridiculous story time for the Easter Hat Parade! Children don’t mind slathering a freshly baked hot thing. created by parents for their own amusement everywhere are looking hopefully at parents cross bun with real butter in a self indulgent, in absurdity), and has decided to actually And this year I really want to make sure as they try to steer them toward the large yet strangely justifi ed act of participation in seek proof of the Easter Bunny. In years gone we do the whole “dye your own eggs” in precarious displays of jewel coloured this festive holiday. It’s just that it all seems by, he’s been satisfi ed by the (fi ngerprint) food dye for that rustic charming Easter chocolate eggs at the super market, whilst to require so much energy (perhaps, in fact, paw prints in the fl our we scattered by the decoration look. I want to do it because I parents are trying to fi nd polite ways of I need a little chocolate egg just to help me door. Th is year, he has a master plan. It still have the diff erent colour food dyes in saying “it’s too bloody early, it’s nowhere along). involves several traps, carrots as bait and the pantry from last year. Unopened. I had NEAR Easter yet!” to avoid the bottom …. well, he’s hunting the bunny. Right, this I love a celebration, so any excuse to get in big plans last year, and that’s good because lip quiver and wail escaping from their should be interesting. Would it be in terribly there and play stylist to my home and have I hope that by this year I’ll actually be ready little ones in tow. Silently, we curse the bad taste to serve rabbit stew??? reason to feast with intention is great by me. to execute them. An amazing seafood merchandisers of large supermarkets who I even have grand plans for a home-made extravaganza for Good Friday, Passover Whatever your religious beliefs, I hope that make avoiding these eggs of hyperactivity a Easter hat for my son this year (please ignore Lamb on whatever day that’s meant to this Easter does bring you peace and joy, near impossibility. the loud groan that just escaped a 10-year- happen (better review last year’s plan) and and that you have a wonderful holiday – I Hot cross buns have been packed into garish old, rolling his eyes and clasping small fat artisan quality Belgian chocolate hand hope that mine has home dyed eggs, and the plastic bags, all screaming out how much hands to the top of his head in horror). I’ve painted eggs, well hidden for an Easter Egg Easter Bunny is not trapped at our house, ‘healthier’ they are this year – Preservative seen a few great images of mini carrots taped Hunt that will be so brilliant it becomes and makes it to yours. free! Real fruit! High Fibre! – but largely to a cardboard band that would be perfect legendary. With love, still a big stodge of carbs and sugar with for him. Or the one that has a complete My son has slightly diff erent views on Easter. Abby a marzipan cross that’s meant to make menagerie of fl uff y fl uoro chicks and He is still precariously balanced on the us feel we are participating in a valid bunnies with eggs and straw and … well he’ll Don’t forget you can email us at life@ edge of belief in Santa and the Easter Bunny celebration. Don’t get me wrong, I’m all for just have to go to the gym to quickly work up docklandsnews.com.au. MORE STORES MORE BRANDS MORE FASHION www.spenceroutletcentre.com.au NEXT TO SOUTHERN CROSS STATION CENTRE TRADING HOURS 10am – 6pm* Monday - Sunday * Fridays 8pm

Please support our advertisers because without them we would have no Docklands News ISSUE 96 DOCKLANDS NEWS 27 DOCKLANDS FASHION Welcome to Docklands, tiny Titch

Titch the Jack Russell is one of Dockland’s newest, and certainly smallest, residents.

Th e tiny four-month-old pup had been living in Docklands for just a week when Docklands News met him last month. According to his owner, Jane Duyker, Titch was still getting used to the hustle and bustle of apartment living but already loved visitng Docklands Park. However, she said he was still getting used to socialising with other dogs and had a habit of barking at dogs much on bigger than he. the On the other hand, Jane said Titch loved streets of people and attracted plenty of attention Fashion Docklands from passersby when he was out and about. Ashleigh Wagner, 24 Natasha Adams, 21 Kristian Rothwell, 28 According to Jane, when at home Titch can’t stop following her around and LOCATION: Harbour Town LOCATION: Harbour Town LOCATION: Corner of Bourke St and always wants to know what she is up to. WEARS: Black ripped skinny jeans, grey WEARS: My mum’s old checked fl annel Harbour Esplanade. singlet, pink and grey knitted beanie, New shirt, suspenders and bow tie from Typo, WEARS: A checked fl annelette shit from Balance trainers. A lot of it is from Cotton On. black shorts and shoes from London Savers, a T-shirt from Off Ya Tree, black Rebel. platform shoes from Windsor Smith and DESCRIBE YOUR OUTFIT: Comfortable, DESCRIBE YOUR OUTFIT: A bit Ray-Bans. but still fun. Th e uniform at my work is scholarly with my suspenders. DESCRIBE YOUR OUTFIT: Relaxed, “Geek Chic”. WHERE ARE YOU FROM? I’m from comfortable, slightly alternative and WHERE ARE YOU FROM? Northcote Brisbane originally but I’ve moved to mostly darker colours. WHAT BRINGS YOU TO DOCKLANDS? Melbourne and I’m living in Docklands. WHERE ARE YOU FROM? Reservoir I work in Docklands. WHAT BRINGS YOU TO WHAT BRINGS YOU TO DOCKLANDS? WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE PIECE OF DOCKLANDS? I live and work in I work in Docklands. CLOTHING? My New Balance trainers. I Docklands. WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE PIECE OF just bought them. WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE PIECE CLOTHING? My fl annelette shirts and WHAT MAKES A GOOD OUTFIT? OF CLOTHING? A pair of very high- my platform creepers. Wearing something you feel comfortable waisted, moss green, shimmery pants. WHAT MAKES A GOOD OUTFIT? in. You can wear anything as long it WHAT MAKES A GOOD OUTFIT? Individuality. It’s important to be on trend makes you feel comfortable. Something that suits you. Knowing what but make sure you add your own twist. I suits you and what you feel comfortable also think putting thought into an outfi t is in will make you confi dent. important. You can tell when an outfi t has been chosen carefully and when it hasn’t.

3 SOLD LAST WEEK THE HARD From $245, 000 | Gross Return 8.6% | Secure Government Tenant WORK IS DONE SIT BACK AND WATCH IT GROW INVEST IN COMMERCIAL

For more details on Life.lab at 198 Harbour Esplanade contact:

CLINTON RAMM CHAO ZHANG LUCAS REAL ESTATE KNIGHT FRANK Mobile 0407 322 003 Mobile 0411 625 068

Please support our advertisers because without them we would have no Docklands News 28 DOCKLANDS NEWS ISSUE 96

2. Road Policing plans and hoping for adequate provision with a decision expected around June. of green and open space which could help Greetings Everybody It’s refreshing to see a new building going „ Th ere was a road fatality involving two Docklands. vehicles on 1 February, 2014 on Footscray up with an attractive exterior, namely, the I thought I’d start off with excerpts of a report Road, outside Costco. Th e off ending It is interesting that the Docklands area, Medibank building. It’s the luck of the draw presented by police representatives at the driver was under the infl uence of ice. He originally having been a wharves area with because there is no control over exterior Docklands Security Group meeting held has been charged with culpable driving. separated waterways, as a result has separate design by Council or other Authorities. on March 19. It contains some interesting precincts of New Quay, Victoria Harbour Our committee will be looking at ideas for statistics, which the police are happy to be „ Th e numbers of staff working at the and Yarra’s Edge, as well as east of the quoted in my column as follows: Melbourne Bicycle Patrol had increased esplanade to Southern Cross Station. Th is social activities for younger residents as from four to seven. Th is is currently the only has its charm as well as the practical aspects mentioned last month. We‘ll canvass for ideas. 1. Crime Summary full time bicycle patrol unit in the state. such as the separate development areas and We continue to be active with other groups „ Th efts from cars have reduced by 15 per „ Th ere has only been two serious injury separate boating harbours. Each sub-area including Inner Melbourne Planning cent in the Melbourne West Response collisions in Docklands since the last has its own local issues but in addition there Alliance and Corba. Zone. Th ere have only been a few are overlapping and general issues such as meeting. If any reader would like to become a reported in Docklands in recent months. traffi c management, schooling, events and „ Th e City of Melbourne and Bicycle provision of general use facilities. member of the DCA or has any suggestions „ Assaults and robberies are down, Australia have been testing speeding they wish to put forward regarding activities Th e DCA tries to assist in all areas, both however there was a spike in January bicycles on New Quay Promenade and or issues, they are welcome to contact us on local and general, ranging from assisting in when six assaults were reported on the had a tent to try and educate cyclists. docklandscommunityassociation@gmail. night of the Eminem concert at Etihad opposing the proposed tram bridge at Yarra’s com Stadium. I gave a summary of our DCA activities at the Edge to pushing the development of Western Docklands Community Forum on February Park at the end of New Quay, as well as If you would like to talk to me about „ Th ere have been a small number of 26. Council offi cers gave an update on general issues such as the redevelopment of any aspect you are welcome to call me burglaries conducted at construction provision of community facilities. We need the esplanade. on 0412 097 706. You can also keep sites. No residential burglaries. more accessible playgrounds for children in up with things on our website www. Regarding serviced apartments, we are still „ Th ere have been a small number of thefts the northern and central areas of Docklands. docklandscommunityassociation.com waiting on presentation of draft legislation of bicycles from cages in car parks. Time for the relocation of steel rail and I believe referral of the Watergate issue Regards to All „ Crime overall in Docklands is still much freight and redevelopment of E- gate is back to the Building Appeals Board. We Rog er Gardner lower than the Central Business District. approaching. We are waiting on concept understand the referral will be heard in April President DCA OWNERS CORPORATION LAW With Tom Bacon

Th e owners corporation knew the rear Similarly, the owners corporation knew of It should be noted that most insurance Inspect and don’t delay fence and gate was not functioning, the potential danger but did not take active policies will provide indemnity for acts however delayed carrying out repairs while steps to repair the awnings. carried out by executive committee it attended to other matters, although members. However, almost all of the In the Supreme Court of Appeal in NSW, intended to repair the common property in insurance policies will contain a clause that Two recent decisions in the Supreme Courts the estate of Mr Taylor continues to litigate the future and as funds became available. indemnity will not be extended to those of Victoria and NSW should be mandatory regarding the exact quantum of damage committees that make negligent or bad-faith reading for all executive committee which the owners corporation must pay. members of owners corporations in Th e court found the injury sustained by Mr decisions. Brown was reasonably foreseeable, and that Th is is because, prior to his death, Mr exercising decisions relating to repair and Th e simple lesson to be heeded for owners the owners corporation owed Mr Brown a Taylor ran his own business and was also maintenance of common property. corporations – take proactive steps to duty of care not to allow that injury to occur. engaged in property development. He had regularly inspect common property, In the decision of Brown v OC201532U, three children by a previous marriage, and and when it is discovered that an item of the Victorian Supreme Court awarded In the decision of Taylor v Th e Owners – three stepchildren via his second marriage. common property is in a state of disrepair, damages of over $600,000 plus legal costs Strata Plan 11564, Mr Taylor was tragically Several of the children are claiming don’t delay carrying out the repairs. to Mr Brown, who suff ered an injury while killed when an awning on a shop-front failed compensation for injury, loss, harm and attempting to scale a common property and fell on top of him as he was walking damages arising from recognised psychiatric Tom Bacon is the principal lawyer of Strata Title fence and gate that was in disrepair. underneath. and psychological injuries. Lawyers. [email protected]

Join VICASA today! vicasa.com.au Protect Your business, Your investment, Our industry

YMCA Docklands on Collins YMCADocklands The ANZ Centre, 833 Collins St, Docklands T : 8621 8300 BuildingB a Stronger Docklands Community YMCA Docklands Victoria Point ASS Contact Us for a free 5 day guest pass! Level 4, 100 Harbour Esplanade, Docklands T P nds Y GUES A Dockla T : 8615 9622 A ys welcome at YMC 5 D e alwa You’r www.docklands.ymca.org.auw E: [email protected]

Please support our advertisers because without them we would have no Docklands News ISSUE 96 DOCKLANDS NEWS 29 DOCKLANDS COMMUNITY CALENDAR APRIL

THE FOOD COURT MARITIME PORTHOLE GALLERY Th ursday till Sunday, 12pm - 6pm 440 Docklands Drive Waterfront City Piazza A group of artists have transformed the Showcasing the work of artist Robert Lee longtime unleased Food Court, into an Davis. exhibition and arts events space. Check out our latest exhibitions and events and enjoy Open by appointment. Contact 0429 091 our free Wi-Fi over a hot drink. 686.

DOCKLANDS SUNDAY MARKET LUNCHTIME TABLE TENNIS MELBOURNE’S OWN TALL SHIP ENTERPRIZE Every Sunday from 10am until 5pm. Wednesday and Fridays Unleash your spirit of Adventure! NewQuay Promenade Th e Hub, 80 Harbour Esplanade Experience 19th century sailing aboard this traditionally rigged ship: one hour day A variety market featuring arts and crafts, Cost: No charge. sails, evening sails, bay cruises or overnight vintage, ladieswear, jewellery, secondhand Table tennis continues to grow in adventure sails. Home ported in Docklands. books and more. popularity. BYO lunch. View schedule and book online at Contact 0412 910 496 for more For details 8622 4822 or www.enterprize.org.au information. [email protected] or phone (03) 9621 1294

DOCKLANDS TOASTMASTERS FINE LINE DRAWING AND BOTANICAL MISSION TO SEAFARERS PORT CRUISES ART CLASSES Every 2nd and 4th Monday of the month April 16 and April 23 Th e Hub, 80 Harbour Esplanade Monday and Th ursday Cruise the port onboard the Elizabeth Boost your public speaking and Th e Hub, 80 Harbour Esplanade Anne and get up close to big ships. leadership skills. Th e University of the 3rd Age off ers two BYO lunch, camera and sketchpad. Contact: email docklandstoastmasters@ classes on Mondays and Th ursdays. To Cost: $45 per person make an enquiry regarding the classes, yahoo.com.au or visit www.docklands. Contact [email protected] please ring U3A on 9639 5209 freetoasthost.org for more information.

DOCKLANDS WALKING TOUR DOCKLANDS BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU DISCOVER SAILING MELBOURNE SUNRISE PROBUS CLUB Every day at 10.30am, bookings essential Th e Hub, 80 Harbour Esplanade Club sailing days every 2nd and 4th First Th ursday of the month, 10am Etihad Stadium 130 Harbour Esplanade BJJ is a style popularised by media such Sunday Wharf Hotel, Siddeley Street Explore Docklands on a walking tour. Be as the UFC and is proven as an extremely Docklands Yacht Club, Shed No. 2 Probus Clubs for men and women over 50. mesmerised by the artwork, history and eff ective form of martial arts. Phone North Wharf Rd Come along, keep your mind active, meet architecture of the Docklands area. 9016 8471, email info@docklandsbjj. Visitors welcome. For further information new friends while enjoying activities and Contact 0448 270 023 or email com.au or visit www.docklandsbjj.com.au email [email protected] shared interests. Contact Carol on 9646 [email protected] 5256 or [email protected]

DISCOVER POWER BOATING DRAGON MASTERS DRAGONBOATING CITY ON A HILL Pleasure Cruising Club Inc is a boat club Wednesdays at 5.30pm Church Services that promotes safe boating in Docklands. and Saturdays at 8.30am Sunday 8.45am, 10.30am, 6pm. Open Day the 1st Sunday of Each Month Shed 2 North Wharf Road Hoyts, Melbourne Central between 10am - 5pm Victoria Harbour (Melways map 2E B6) Sunday evening 6pm www.pleasurecruising.com.au Dragon Masters has something for anyone. Arrow on Swanston (488 Swanston St) contact Justin 0419 551 967 Please contact Jeff Saunders 0417 219 888 email Jeff [email protected] or Contact cityonahill.com.au visit www.dragonmasters.com.au

JEWISH MYSTICISM… A WEEKLY INSIGHT ALMA DOEPEL SUPPORTERS MONTHLY MELBOURNE FLAMES DRAGON BOAT CLUB SAUSAGE SIZZLE Every Th ursday, 7.30pm Every Sunday 8.30am for 9.00am start Th ird Saturday of every month Chabad Jewish Community Centre, 198 Shed 2, North Wharf Rd, Victoria Harbour 5pm - 7pm Clark St, Port Melbourne We paddle and train hard and have a lot Alma Doepel Restoration Site Shed 2, North Th e path of life is full of hidden treasure ... of fun doing it. Come and see what all Wharf Road, Victoria Harbour, Docklands. Do you know how to fi nd it? the fuss is about for three free paddling Learn about our restoration project and Please contact Rabbi Shlomo Nathanson sessions - no commitment, no questions see if you would like to get involved. 0433 810 313 or [email protected] asked. www.melbournefl ames.com.au

LUNCHTIME MEDITATION DOCKLANDS ROTARY MELBOURNE LIBRARY SERVICE STOMPERS MINI MAESTROS SESSION Every Tuesday 12:15 or 1pm Every Th ursday, 7.15am Tuesdays Mondays at 11am Th e HUB @ Docklands Harbour Kitchen, Victoria Harbour Th e Hub, 80 Harbour Esplanade Th e Hub, 80 Harbour Esplanade Reduce stress. Increase energy and Promenade Introduce your child to the magic of raise awareness. Join in for a 30 minute All welcome. Pre-school Storytime has returned to music with Mini Maestros. Music the Hub. Come along to meet other local meditation and calm your mind. Contact president, Joseph Ebbage on programs for babies and children aged 6 parents and kids. Enjoy some books, www.mrmeditate.com 9097 1749. months to 5 years. songs, and a craft activity. or contact Th omas 0411 345 509 Contact 0456 303 808 or visit minimaestros.com.au

Please support our advertisers because without them we would have no Docklands News 30 DOCKLANDS NEWS ISSUE 96

If you are not on this list then email [email protected] or phone 8689 7979 BUSINESS DIRECTORY to discuss how you can get on this list for FREE!! ACCOMMODATION DENTAL MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS PHYSIOTHERAPY Winter Sports Physiotherapy L1, 105 Pearl River Rd, Docklands, Vic, 3008 Happy customers. P +61 3 9606 0600 www.wintersportsphysio.com Check Availability and Book Directly Online More sales. www.docklandsexecutiveapartments.com.au REAL ESTATE ʵʫʯʲʮʧ ʥʷʵʶʱʯʧʴ 1300 780 276 APARTMENTS ʯʣʰʣʩʧʯʧʰʶ SALES CENTRE www.simplecustomermanagement.com.au Licensed Real Estate Agent | Mr Jan Gielnik ACCOUNTING & FINANCIAL SERVICES FINANCE Docklands Communications YOUR VISION - OUR EXPERIENCE www.apartmentsalescentre.com.au 1300 782 232 www.apartmentsalescentre.com www.dockcomms.com.au Southbank - Docklands Mobile: 0431 845 683 0417 011 086 | Melbourne MOBILE MORTGAGE BROKER Vortilla Digital Level 2, 710 Collins St Specialising in web and mobile app projects. T 9642 8864 Level 13, Suite 15 / 401 Docklands Drive, M 0421 112 606 http://www.vortilladigital.com.au | Ph: 9001 1341 w w w . j t f i n a n c e s o l u t i o n s . c o m . a u ! PHARMACY FITNESS & RECREATION Bull & Associates Accountants SeaKayak Australia victoria harbour Suite 16, Lifestyle Working Collins Street Building 8415 0997 pharmacy+news 838 Collins St, Victoria Harbour, Docklands 0410 329 090 Hours: Mon to Fri 8am-8pm & Sat 9am-1pm Ph: (03) 9614 0288; www.bullassoc.com.au www.seakayakaustralia.com Pharmacy Giftware Magazines & Papers Tattslotto ATTRACTIONS GRAPHIC DESIGN Same day dry cleaning 66 Merchant St, Docklands (opposite Safeway) Mediation Communications Ph: 03 9629 9922 Fax: 03 9629 9933 108/198 Harbour Esplanade | 9602 2992 Email: [email protected] Leading Docklands Agents www.mediacomms.com.au Located in the heart of Docklands, Lucas offers over 9 years of Docklands Sales & Leasing expertise HOLIDAY ACCOMMODATION southern cross 1/401 Docklands Drive, Docklands pharmacy T: (03) 9091 1400 lucasre.com.au Hours: Monday to Friday 7am-8pm Saturday 10am-6pm REMOVALS & STORAGE Southern Cross Station Shop C8, 99 Spencer St, Docklands Get away to Wilson’s Promontory Ph: 03 9600 0294 Fax: 03 9600 0594 COMPUTERS Email: [email protected] Book your Tel (03) 5682 1436 escape Mob 0429 822 290 www.promaccom.com.au [email protected] PILATES 1800 657 541 FREE QUOTE Yoga | Pilates Harbour Esplanade Docklands www.australianmoving.com.au LAWYERS Personal Training [email protected]

Call today for advice on: Master Your Body • Wills, probate, estates and trusts • Conveyancing and CONTACT US TO BOOK property law pilatesonbourke.com.au | 03 9670 0441 • Family law Ground Foyer, 717 Bourke St Docklands • Commercial law • Litigation and dispute resolution Lvl 3, 520 Bourke St 9670 0700 www.tde.com.au

mediationcommunications

More and more people are using their mobile device. Talk to WWW the Docklands web experts about an inexpensive responsive IF YOUR CUSTOMERS website renovation

CAN’T SEE YOUR WEBSITE ON THEIR PHONE 108 / 198 HARBOUR ESPLANADE DOCKLANDS YOU ARE LOSING BUSINESS P +61 3 9602 2992 / F +61 3 9602 2929 [email protected] WWW.MEDIACOMMS.COM.AU

Please support our advertisers because without them we would have no Docklands News ISSUE 96 DOCKLANDS NEWS 31

If you are not on this list then email [email protected] or phone 8689 7979 BUSINESS DIRECTORY to discuss how you can get on this list for FREE!! RESTAURANTS, CAFÉS & BARS SCHOOLS VETERINARY WEB DESIGN

mediationcommunications BAR RESTAURANT FUNCTIONS Mount Alexander College invites enrolment applications for students from Years 7–12 Waterfront City - Melbourne College tours 9am Wednesdays with Web specialists 03 9606 0644 - www.jamessquire.net.au Assistant Principal, Jane Wignell 16-17, 439 Docklands Drive, Docklands Please contact us for further details 108/198 HARBOUR ESPLANADE DOCKLANDSCKLANDS 30083008 f James Squire Hotel T 03 9376 1622 P +61 3 9602 2992 / F +61 3 9602 2929929 www.mountalexandercollege.vic.edu.au WWW.MEDIACOMMS.COM.AU

Watermark Restaurant, Bar & Events 9/800 Bourke St, Victoria Harbour Between NAB Building and the Waterfront ST ALOYSIUS www.watermarkdocklands.com.au COLLEGE

SERVICES Celebrating 125 years of educating young women Executive Personal Concierge 31 Curran Street, North Melbourne Errand Services Waiting Services www.aloysius.vic.edu.au P 9329 9411

Event Planner Virtual Assistant TAXIS Yarraville Veterinary Clinic 291 Williamstown Rd Personal Shopper Travel Concierge Yarraville Vic 3013 9314 8945 Call Margaret 0418 694 994 CONNECTING BUSINESSES www.executivepc.com.au WITH DOCKLANDS

BOURKE ST Airport -- 23Km North

LITTLE COLLINS ST

Southern FRANCIS ST

BATMANS HILL DR HILL BATMANS Cross Station BOURKE ST COLLINS ST VILLAGE ST KING ST WATERVIEW WALK

HARBOUR ESP COLLINS ST SPENCER ST

W FLINDERS LN U D AURORA LANE R O U C N K D COLLINS ST L A J

E N BATMANS HILL R D

I FLINDERS ST

W

S

A

BLYTH ST H

Y

W Y

D FLINDERS ST

Please support our advertisers because without them we would have no Docklands News APRIL 2014 ISSUE 96 PRICELESS WWW.DOCKLANDSNEWS.COM.AU : Docklands_News

Docklands dragon boater Georgina Wakim will co-captain Australia's national dragon boat team. Aye aye, Captain Georgina

Local dragon boater Georgina Wakim has been named captain of the Australia’s 2014 national dragon boat team.

Ms Wakim will captain the Auroras, “For me personally, I hope to be the best According to Ms Wakim, dragon boating is a alongside Sydney’s Marcio Martins, at the captain I can be alongside Marcio and lead prolifi c sport internationally. Asian Dragon Boat Championships and a positive and well-connected team,” Ms Ms Wakim said 952 million people across the inaugural International Dragon Boat Wakim said. Asia watched the dragon boat events at the Federation (IDBF) World Cup later this year. Ms Wakim said she started paddling with last Asian Games and a similar number are It’s the second consecutive year Ms Wakim Docklands team, the Melbourne Flames, fi ve expected to watch the fi rst ever IDBF World has captained the national team, having years ago as a way of keeping fi t, before then Cup in June. been named captain last year and acting as becoming involved with the Auroras. Th e Auroras will leave Australia for a training vice-captain the year before. Currently, the national team is training six camp in Hong Kong at the end of May Ms Wakim said she was selected for the days per week, combining two gym sessions, before heading to the Asian Championships role through a team member voting system four dragon boat sessions and as many and then to the International Dragon Boat alongside the decision of the Aurora’s board. single craft sessions as they can manage. Federation World Cup.

Sell your property for more, and... LU 56 C A D S AY S

1 A O 1 Lucas Real Estate Days On Market average is only 56 days G 8 T

E

D

H

N

A

The market average for all other agents in Docklands is 118 days E

T

Y

R

S S Call Now to have your property sold in half the time 03 9091 1400 or 03 9645 1199! *Source: RPData

NewQuay 1/401 Docklands Drive, Docklands Yarra’s Edge 62 River Esplanade, Docklands lucasre.com.au