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■ Chronology of a ■ Sneak peek at our broken promise primary school Page 4 Page 9 Zombie bridges are back By Shane Scanlan "Th e hosting of the Volvo Ocean Race may also be impacted," she said. While all bridges are damaging, the worst of Docklands’ recurring the proposals is the spectre of low rail bridge nightmare bridges are back, just downstream from the Bolte Bridge. with the release last month Th e eight-metre-off -the-water bridge has been haunting Docklands almost from its of the government’s Draft inception when the Port of Melbourne lost Fishermans Bend Framework. the rail connection which used to travel up Lorimer St and Footscray Rd (now Harbour Esplanade). Th e state government has reneged on its 2014 state election pledge to ditch the Th e port has been advocating for the bridge proposed tram bridge from the end of to move freight between an expanding Webb Collins St to Yarra’s Edge. Dock and its major railway connections on the Swanson/Appleton/Dynon side of its But, even worse, is the potential re- operation. emergence of the low rail bridge in front of the Bolte Bridge connecting the disparate Public outcry from Docklanders successfully parts of the Port of Melbourne. killed off the concept in 2012 when Coalition Minister for Ports Denis Napthine offi cially Various other cycle and pedestrian bridges ruled it out. are also proposed which, collectively all threatened to murder Docklands’ future Th e Premier of the day, Ted Baillieu, viability by blocking boat access. explained that the expansion at Webb Dock was an interim measure while the “We thought these bridges were dead and Port of Hastings was brought on stream. buried,” said Melbourne Passenger Boating Th e Andrews Labor Government has since Association president Jeff Gordon. “But scuttled the Hastings expansion plan and is they’re like zombies. Th ey just keep coming proceeding with renewed energy at Webb back.” Dock at the mouth of the Yarra River. Th e framework rejects out of hand the Th e low rail bridge concept has reappeared possibility of water transport between the in the new Fishermans Bend Framework CBD and Fishermans Bend. document, which was released by the State Government on October 21. “Th e assessment of water transport options show that it is currently unviable to operate a Th e Fishermans Bend Integrated Transport ferry service to link Fishermans Bend to the Plan recommends to: “Safeguard a future "Th e potential delivery of a road/rail route of waterfront, every eff ort should be made to central city,” the framework says. road and rail corridor to connect Webb across the opening to Victoria Harbour will enhance, activate and ensure the waterways Dock to Swanson/Appleton Docks which, Mr Gordon said: “Other great cities of the close off this magnifi cent waterway," she are an active space within Docklands." depending on port traffi c growth, may need world make water transport part of the mix,” said. "No height details have been provided, "Currently servicing a vibrant charter boat to be constructed over the next 40 years. An he said. “But here lack of foresight and vision however the implementation would community, Port Phillip Ferry Services, the alignment option is recommended for long- are holding us back.” signifi cantly damage the usability of the growing heritage fl eet and the many visiting term corridor protection.” waterways." Docklands Chamber of Commerce president recreational boat operators, reduced heights Continued page 5. Joh Maxwell agrees the proposal would "Th e Victoria Harbour water space is the and access will destroy this facet of our Chronology of a broken promise - page 4. devastate Docklands. jewel in the crown for Docklands, with 7kms community in Docklands." Fishermans Bend Framework - page 6. 2018 Docklands Directory Ad bookings closing! 12 months exposure for businesses. Ring Shane Scanlan at Docklands News on 8689 7979 to secure your advertisement. 2 DOCKLANDS NEWS ISSUE 136 Stadium blocks access Suite 108, 198 Harbour Esplanade PO Box 23008 Docklands 8012 Th e Watergate building’s Tel: 8689 7979 www.docklandsnews.com.au residents are angry that Etihad Stadium blocks local roads, Advertising Hyper-local print works for advertisers denying them access during in our digital world because local events – a situation the stadium people are interested in local news. blames on a contractor. To sell to the Docklands community, speak with Shane Scanlan: Sections of Wurundjeri Way, Bourke St, M: 0419 542 625 Batman’s Hill Drive and Collins St are closed Tel: 8689 7979 during events to control traffi c numbers. [email protected] Watergate’s building manager Marshall Reader contributions are most Delves said residents often faced “roads welcome. Please send letters, articles closed” signs by their building and were and images to: prevented from leaving or returning to their [email protected] homes by car on event weekends. Th e deadline for the December edition Mr Delves said the road closure happened is November 30. frequently during the football season, but it Watergate residents were prevented from reaching their homes on October 14. also happened as recently as October 14. Publisher: Shane Scanlan Journalist: Sunny Liu He said he thought he had “sorted it out” with Etihad Stadium when he was told Watergate and blocking the roads has been “Th e issue has been addressed with the residents should be granted access, but the very inconvenient for them.” traffi c management company, as well as the Follow us on Twitter road closure still proceeded. specifi c personnel involved and we expect @Docklands_News Michael Green, Etihad Stadium’s chief that there shouldn’t be a recurrence of this Mr Delves said he contacted the AFL, executive offi cer, said residents being denied Like us on Facebook matter,” he said. owner of Etihad Stadium, in October but got access was an error by a contracted traffi c Docklands News brushed off . management attendant and promised it Mr Green also said Etihad Stadium engaged with Victoria Police, the City of Melbourne “Etihad Stadium showed no consideration would not happen again. Opinions expressed by contributors are and VicRoads to develop the traffi c for nearby residents. It brought a huge not necessarily shared by the publisher. “Th is was not an instruction and the stadium management plan that “ensured the most inconvenience to us,” Mr Delves said. apologises for any inconvenience to local effi cient and safest traffi c in and out of the “Th ere are about 1000 people living in residents,” Mr Green said. Docklands precinct”.

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Please support our advertisers because without them we would have no Docklands News ISSUE 136 DOCKLANDS NEWS 3 Meet the $1 million tin shaker fund (BSB: 063185 Account: 11120821) and It’s fair to say that Tony Comley reference “Tony Poppy”. is on a crusade for veterans’ Tony says he is driven by a pact he made with God after fi nding his father alone on welfare. the fl oor and locked in his home, many days after having suff ered a stroke. When most of us are still asleep, he’s been up “I thought he was dead,” he said. “He was since 4am driving to the start of a suburban cold and I hugged him for a while and he train line so he can set up his collection came good. It was like he came back from position on the Bourke St concourse before the dead and now I’m doing my part of my 6am. In the afternoon he’ll take up a deal with God.” similar position to greet homeward bound commuters at the end of the line. He explained that he felt enormous guilt because he father lived only six houses away, Mr Comley will do this for four or fi ve but he neglected to call in on him because of months a year – around the signifi cant the violent, drunken abuse that may ensue. occasions of Anzac Day, Legacy Week, Vietnam Veterans Day, Remembrance Day “Now I’m a worker on the front line,” he said. and the Annual Weary Dunlop Service. “I’m not the smartest bloke and I know I talk too much, but I’ve got a big heart and I love Weary Dunlop has a special place in this helping people.” story, for it was he who saved the life of Tony’s father Alf, a prisoner of war at Hellfi re Tony is an emotional guy and wells up with Pass on the notorious Burma Railway in tears when talking of peoples’ generosity. World War II. “Th e people are magnifi cent,” he said. “Th ey Tony relates that Sir Weary rescued an open their hearts and their wallets and unconscious Alf Comley from a Japanese purses. Th ey are just so giving.” guard who was beating his father to death He said Legacy was an amazing organisation because he was unable to continue working which had often touched his family. after 35 hours straight. Th e latest support followed the suicide of his “Nagasaki” Alf survived the war but the nephew on Father’s Day 2011. His nephew trauma never left him and the consequences served with the Australian Federal Police were passed to Tony’s generation in the form in the Solomons and East Timor and left of alcohol abuse and family violence. behind a wife and two young children. Tony himself suff ers a disability and held a He says an electric wheelchair drastically number of part-time jobs such as cleaning improved his father’s life in later years and driving before receiving a disability because it gave him dignity. pension. He also tells the story of “Joel”, a 26-year- Tony’s full-time job is now raising money for old Afghanistan veteran who became a veterans’ causes – and he’s the best in the quadriplegic in an accident while home on business. He predicts that, by next Anzac leave. Day, he will have raised $1 million over the past 19 years. “Th e Greensbrough RSL sent him to the USA for therapy and training to strengthen and Th e 66-year-old is currently up to $959,000 support him in his quest to walk,” he said. and he looking for help from Docklanders to boost this number over the magic It was his father’s situation that drew him to million mark while’s he away in Th ailand his cause and it’s the reward of giving that on Remembrance Day. Locals can transfer keeps him coming back to Docklands with Tony Comley is a familiar face to Docklands’ rail commuters, but few would know of the story behind the man. funds to the Greensborough RSL’s welfare his trolley and donation tin.

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November 18, 2014 October 21, 2017 Th e Member for Albert Park, Martin Foley, Draft Fishermans Bend Framework released. writes to residents saying Labor would not Th e bridge is back. Th is time it skirts the support a proposed tram bridge between western side of Array (rather than the eastern Collins St and Yarra’s Edge. side), avoiding Point Park. “Instead, Labor will ensure the dedicated Other than the new alignment, no further offi ce works with the community and details have been released. Fishermans transport operators to deliver alternative Bend Taskforce general manager Geoff Ward public transport options that work,” Mr Foley refused to tell the October 25 Docklands said in the letter. Community Forum how high the bridge would be. November 29, 2014 However, he did say it would be built in the Labor wins the election. fi rst decade of the development. February 29, 2016 October 25, 2017 Planning Minister Richard Wynne publicly Mr Wynne defends his position in response rules out the tram bridge. to a question from Docklands News at a Property Council forum. Speaking at a Fishermans Bend community forum, he said: “Th at’s been ruled out. It “When you last asked the question, the was ruled out before the last election by us matter was still under consideration by the in opposition. We will be coming up with government. Now we are in a position to proposals for how we address a light-rail announce it.” link, just not that one.” “Th e crucial importance of the tram bridge is that Fishermans Bend will ultimately only Mr Wynne addresses the Property Council on October 25. October 6, 2016 develop in a way that is envisaged within the Mr Wynne starts to back-pedal. framework document if you’ve got a very signifi cant public transport commitment to In answer to a question from Docklands “It’s a very thin peninsula of land. Th ink “One of the options is obviously to come over it.” News at a Property Council forum, he said: of how you come over the Charles Grimes the Charles Grimes Bridge. One of the other “We are looking at a range of options in Bridge and you want to turn right into options that is being obviously looked at is “Th at’s self evident and it’s something that’s terms of how you get public transport into Lorimer. It’s a very diffi cult intersection there potentially a rail bridge as well. But we’ve got going to be required.” Fishermans Bend.” to get into Fishermans Bend.” a fair way to go.”

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An accompanying diagram shows the same alignment over the river as the previously well-developed low rail bridge concept. Engineers agree that the highest a freight train could rise in such a short distance is about eight metres. Th e height of the Bolte Bridge was modelled on the top mast of the Alma Doepel sailing ship, which is currently under restoration in Docklands. Damage from the resurrected tram bridge between Collins Landing and Yarra’s Edge is mostly confi ned to owners of boats at Marina YE. But its re-emergence is a breach of faith, considering consistent denials from the government that the concept hadn’t died with its 2014 pre-election promise. Fishermans Bend Taskforce general manager Geoff Ward wouldn’t reveal how high the tram bridge would be when asked at the October 25 Docklands Community Forum. Instead, he advised that a consultation would be conducted at Yarra’s Edge on October 31. But Mr Ward did reveal that the bridge would be constructed in the fi rst decade of A map from the Fishermans Bend Integrated Transport Plan revealing a desire to again choke Docklands with a low rail bridge. the Fishermans Bend development. When asked how the bridge could be back Andrew Bond, is 100 per cent behind the on the agenda when it was specifi cally not Yarra’s Edge bridge. ALP policy, Mr Ward said: “I’m not the In September he told Docklands News Yarra’s politician. I think you’d better direct that to Edge residents didn’t have a problem with the Minister for Planning.” the tram bridge. “Th e need for public transport in Fishermans Mr Davis (who refers the bridge as part Bend is absolutely critical. It’s a catalyst of Southbank) said: “It’s clear that the project for us and if you have a look at the government is intending to cut through that transport plan, there were a large number area and that will have a signifi cant area on of alternative routes that were considered many of the people in Southbank.” as part of our process and that’s the one the government’s selected.” “It’s not what they voted for. It’s not what they wanted. Daniel Andrews has let Opposition planning and transport them down and Martin Foley, the local spokesman David Davis condemned the member, has let them down. He’s not been Labor Party for its “treacherous breach” of its advocating for that community.” election promise. Asked how high the proposed cycling “Th e Liberal Party believes this was a terrible bridge on the upstream side of the Bolte lie by Labor,” he said. Bridge would be, Mr Ward said: “Th ere are But Mr Davis hasn’t said the Coalition would absolutely no plans around that, other that it not build the bridge if elected to government is a general intent. No height is even thought next year. Th e most he is promising is to about at the moment.” “investigate all alternative options”. Th e government is accepting feedback on its Th e Liberal Party’s candidate for the seat of draft framework until the end of November. Albert Park, City of Port Phillip councillor An artist’s impression of the low rail bridge that Docklanders successfully killed off in 2012.

Please support our advertisers because without them we would have no Docklands News 6 DOCKLANDS NEWS ISSUE 136 Framework provides a bright future By Sean Car employment targets (80,000 people and Beyond development, the framework have to ensure transport into this area 80,000 jobs by 2050). also clearly identifi es sites for proposed we’re confi dent that the proposal is the best community facilities including open available.” Buildings in each of the four residential Sustainable integrated space, new schools as well sports, arts and precincts will now be subject to defi ned Metro 2 is also identifi ed as a catalyst project recreation hubs. transport and tougher fl oor area ratio (FAR) controls, which will in the framework, which would see an planning controls are at the ultimately determine a new fl oor area uplift Mapping a clear plan for public transport underground train network run through (FAU) scheme for developers wishing to has also been crucial to delivering the Sandridge and the Employment Precinct and heart of the State Government’s build higher. framework, which includes plans for continue on to Werribee. new tram and rail networks connecting latest framework for Mandatory height controls of four levels With the Government’s proposal to expand Fishermans Bend to Docklands and the will be placed along interface zones along Webb Dock, the framework also sees the Docklands’ future neighbour CBD. Williamstown Rd, while discretionary height return of the controversial proposal for a Fishermans Bend. limits ranging between four and 24 storeys Despite Planning Minister Richard Wynne freight bridge connecting Fishermans Bend will apply elsewhere. ruling out the previous government’s with the Port of Melbourne (story page 1). Minister for Planning Richard Wynne proposed tram bridge through Yarra’s Edge Located on either side of the West Gate Ms Sussex told Docklands News that while and Member for Albert Park Martin Foley at the previous election, the framework Freeway, Sandridge and Lorimer will see the the Government hadn’t committed to the announced the much-anticipated release of includes plans for a new tram bridge. most high-rise development with unlimited bridge, it needed to reserve the possibility. the draft Fishermans Bend Framework on height controls placed in sites located closer While the design of the bridge is still subject October 21. to the freeway. to consultation, the government’s plan now “If Webb Dock is to expand signifi cantly as sees a longer bridge connecting Collins St is one of the proposals in the Infrastructure Developed by the Fishermans Bend Fishermans Bend MAC member Helen to Hartley St, avoiding Point Park in Yarra’s Victoria work then there needs to be an Taskforce and the Fishermans Bend Halliday told Docklands News that the FAR Edge. alternative route,” she said. Ministerial Advisory Committee (MAC), and FAU schemes had been aligned to the framework maps out the bold vision deliver key strategic priorities for community MAC chair Meredith Sussex AM said that the “Th e existing routes are not going to cope so for Australia’s largest ever urban renewal including aff ordable housing and open increased length of the new bridge would that’s an issue for government in the longer project. space. lead to a higher trajectory, meaning the term.” impact on the marina would be limited. Consisting of fi ve distinct precincts of “Th e density in any case is about half of Th e framework also includes extensive Montague, Sandridge, Lorimer, Wirraway what CBD plot ratios are and it’s specifi cally “Th e design of the tram bridge is such that plans for road networks and new cycling and an Employment Precinct, the renewed targeted where there needs to be an uplift, the alternative proposal will be higher than infrastructure, including a proposed cycling framework is underpinned by a desire for a which targets certain key social outcomes the previous proposal so that the marina and footbridge aligning the Bolte Bridge. connected and sustainable community. such as aff ordable housing,” she said. will be signifi cantly less aff ected by that Th e draft framework has been released for trajectory than by the earlier proposal,” she Guiding this vision is the implementation “Th ere’s a progression into high density public consultation until December 15. To said. of new density controls for all new towards the freeway, which has also been view the framework or for more information developments, which have been introduced modeled to ensure that no new or existing “Th ere was an enormous amount of work on how to participate visit fi shermansbend. to manage the area’s population and open space will be overshadowed.” done on every single option but given we vic.gov.au

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Please support our advertisers because without them we would have no Docklands News ISSUE 136 DOCKLANDS NEWS 7 Lifeline for DCA By Shane Scanlan other things, has an as-of-right seat on the representative group of the Docklands Community Forum (DCF). Th e Docklands Community Speaking as the president of the DCA at Association (DCA) was revived the forum on October 25, Mr Kakos said he at the last moment in October intended to bring Docklands together. when it was looking like it had “From my perspective, the DCA will have a new focus and vision with an emphasis taken its last gasp. on co-operation and collaboration with government and community organisations As reported in last month’s edition, long- such as Development Victoria, City of term president Roger Gardner failed to Melbourne and local businesses,” Mr Kakos attract any participants, other than his son said. Justin Dickenson(centre) receives $10,000 from Nelson Alexander principal David Anderson. Matthew, to an annual general meeting “I hope to bring people together to promote (AMG) on September 14. Docklands as the premier destination in Although considerably short of a quorum Melbourne.” Big gift to local charity and forced to abandon the meeting as well “Docklands is developing at a fast pace, not as seeking to retire due to ill health, Mr only as a tourist destination, but also as an Docklands real estate agency Nelson Alexander has donated Gardner subsequently rescheduled the AMG environment and a great place in which to to October 5. live and do business.” $10,000 to local charity Th e Big Umbrella. Consumer Aff airs Victoria model rules for “With the new primary school and with incorporated associations generously lower District Docklands retail centre, the Hoyts Accepting the cheque last month, Big “We’re eternally grateful to Nelson the quorum for reconvened AGMs to just a cinemas and many world-class events, these Umbrella founder Justin Dickenson said the Alexander for this generous gift,” he said. minimum of three people. will all help to make Docklands one of the money would be used to buy and equip a Nelson Alexander principal David Th e October 5 meeting attracted two extra sought-after suburbs of Melbourne.” refrigerated food trailer. Anderson said he was pleased to be part participants, one of whom, John Kakos, put “Th e DCA looks forward to being part of this Mr Dickenson said: “It means we can get of a fund raising gift to a local charity. his hand up for the presidency. exciting vision for the future,” he said. more food to people in need.” Th e money came from “Foundation Day” Mr Kakos’s intervention is disappointing for Mr Kakos said he expected former DCA Th e Big Umbrella feeds homeless people at in May, when 16 Nelson Alexander offi ces some community members who deliberately committee members to re-engage with the Flinders Street Station every Wednesday and donated their fees from an auction. stayed away from both meetings, hoping organisation. Th ursday night between 7.30pm and 9pm. to euthanise to organisation and start Since 2005, the Nelson Alexander “It has been explained to me that once Roger something anew with a clean slate. Mr Dickenson encouraged Docklanders to Charitable Foundation has distributed leaves, they will come back. Th at seems to be pitch in and help with the activity. more than $2 million to charities. Th e DCA enjoys offi cial status and, among the common theme,” he said.

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A sneak peek at our primary school By Sunny Liu public dining area. Th e sports hall also has landscape, the east of the fi rst fl oor will be potential for community use,” Mr Hayes said. taken by grade two and three classrooms. Five months after the initial School facilities such as sports hall, library On the second fl oor will be grade four, and art room may also be open to the wider fi ve and six students’ learning spaces with community consultation, the community and further enhance the school’s panoramic views of the city. status as the community centre. masterplan of Docklands’ “Our way of approaching high density isn’t primary school is now “Docklands has really transformed over just to be vertical, but to create a terrain. All the last fi ve or so years. Th e new school of the classrooms are around the perimeter available to the public. is a very important step in the continuing and they are all interconnected by very transformation. We see it as really essential varied landscape across many levels,” Mr Spanning three levels, the vertical school in continuing to build a very strong Hayes said. champions sustainability and maximises use community,” Mr Hayes said. “Each of these landscapes has a very of space within an urban environment. He also said the school design would set it diff erent character. Th rough this the students Situated at 259-269 Footscray Rd in apart from the residential and commercial will learn about the idea of custodianship, NewQuay, the building will feature timber buildings in Docklands. the students learning to care for the landscape throughout that year. Th ere’s exterior – referencing Docklands’ character Andy Hayes from Cox Architecture addresses the and paying special tribute to North Wharf- Docklands Community Forum. “We think it’s important that the school potential for children to be involved in the based historic schooner Alma Doepel. building is diff erent from a lot of other planting and the nurturing of these gardens.” buildings in Docklands. Th is is a city piece Th e school’s education vision will have Th e learning spaces for the 475 students will impact on the design. Th e fi rst was green and it should feel like a city piece. Like many an emphasis on science, technology, be interconnected by green landscape and a for sustainability and also the ability for the schools around Melbourne that are over 100 engineering and maths (STEM) focus. “town square” on the ground level will be the kids to get in touch with nature. Th e next years old and are still thriving, we’d love a centrepiece of the common area, including recurring theme was safety,” he said. sense of permanence in this building. So “Th ere’s potential for the program to include sports hall, library and art room. “Lastly, space. We know this is a small site we are quite deliberately taking some cues all of the great things that Melbourne has to Expansive terraces and rooftop gardens will for the school, the challenges being to make off the historic buildings and some of the off er from an educational point of view,” Mr also give students opportunities to be in sure there’s the space for kids to run and interior and arability that endures time,” he Hayes said. said. contact with nature and grow edible plants. interact with the landscape.” A builder for the school construction will be Architect Andy Hayes on October 24 shared “We’ve wrapped all of the ground fl oor Across three levels, classrooms for prep and appointed early next year. his vision for the school with the Docklands around what we call a town square, the grade one students will be on the west of the More information about community Community Forum. He said the main social heart of the school. Th at includes all fi rst fl oor, facing the quiet St Mangos Lane feedback and a virtual tour of the themes in the design included environment, the space that all the students share, such as that will be extended to Little Docklands school masterplan can be found on safety and space. the library, music and art rooms.” Drive to allow vehicles to circle the site. www.schoolbuildings.vic.gov.au/ “Th ere are three strong points that had a big “In the centre, we have the cafeteria as a big With the entire fl oor linked through DocklandsPrimary

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Please support our advertisers because without them we would have no Docklands News ISSUE 136 DOCKLANDS NEWS 11 Dog sign mystery at Point Park

An unauthorised City of Melbourne dog off -leash sign at Point Park in Yarra’s Edge has made residents easy prey for council fi nes for letting their pooches off leash.

A sign erected at the edge of Point Park in are not within walking distance to a dog 2013 shows a City of Melbourne’s offi cial park,” he said. logo and reads “dogs off -leash”, but the Mr Th atcher said he had been writing council said it was unauthorised. letters to the City of Melbourne and joining Yarra’s Edge residents John and Amanda petitions to call for the council to “return” Th atcher said they bought their retirement the park to dog off -leash. property here in 2013 largely because the “All we are asking for is maybe make the building and nearby park were dog friendly. park dog off -leash at certain hours of the He said when he moved in, dogs were day and displaying a map showing where roaming free at Point Park so it was the dogs can be off -leash. It should be a park unexpected when he was fi ned twice for for everyone and it’s a great social space for letting his two dogs off -leash. neighbours to meet over their dogs and it shouldn’t be taken away,” he said. However, the City of Melbourne says Point Park has never been a dog off -leash area and A City of Melbourne spokesperson said: the council removed the unauthorised sign “Point Park is not, and has never been, an around June 2013 and put up an educative off -leash park. Th e City of Melbourne does sign informing park users the park was dog not know who erected a dog off -leash sign in on-leash only. Point Park but it certainly wasn’t the City of Melbourne.” A permanent sign was installed later “to make it abundantly clear to park users that “Notably, the sign was not even a copy of dogs must be kept on-leash in Point Park”, a City of Melbourne signage and the dog that council spokesperson said. Th e mystery sign which no one is claiming as their own. Mr Th atcher with his dogs. was shown on the sign was actually on- leash.” Mr Th atcher said the council should have conducted more thorough community for each dog let off the lead and has elected friendly. But now it’s dog on-leash, it has Yarra’s Edge’s developer Mirvac told consultation about the change and should to have the matter dealt at court. become less liveable,” Mr Th atcher said. Docklands News it did not erect the have notifi ed the police upon discovery of a unauthorised dog off -leash sign. “It’s been very annoying and very stressful. “Th ere are a lot of dogs living in Yarra’s Edge fake sign. When we bought the apartment from and everyone is upset about the situation.” So the question now is, if not the council or Mr Th atcher has refused to pay the $135 fi ne developer Mirvac, it was advertised as dog “We are encouraged not to use cars. But we the developer, who put the off -leash sign up?

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Th e October Docklands Docklander Ryan Saville News published a letter to the visited Nepal last year to climb editor purportedly from Paul Mt Everest but came back with Vella. an idea to bring second-hand Th e correspondence was, in fact, not from laptops to struggling Nepali Mr Vella. schools. Docklands News received the letter and an accompanying photography via our Mr Saville said a massive earthquake online facility on September 13. devasted the Nepali city of Barpak and he wanted to help. It appears that it was sent to us by an unknown person and was designed to So he contacted Colgate and took thousands embarrass Mr Vella. of toothbrushes to children in Nepal. But when he visited a school in Barpak, the Docklands News apologises to Mr Vella debris of the school building and broken for any embarrassment and hurt that computer room made him very emotional. publication of the letter caused. He recently launched the Give A Laptop Docklander Ryan saville is looking for old laptops to take to nepal. project and aims to collect 100 used laptops from Docklands and Melbourne businesses Lord Mayor is He said refurbishing them and sending them Interested Docklands businesses and by December and donate them to the Barpak to Nepali schools could give the laptops a residents can see more information on school. So far 17 laptops have been donated. on a mission second life. givealaptop.org or contact Ryan Saville at “I think it’s most satisfying to see the kids [email protected]. Th e City of Melbourne wants companies, “Australian businesses throw away so many use the laptops to do their homework and entrepreneurs and business owners laptops. But it doesn’t cost much to repair practise their English and other subjects,” he to take part in the 2018 Lord Mayor’s them and give them to schools in Nepal. said. Business Mission to China and Japan. Even our most basic laptops are considered Expressions of interest are now open “Th e children are learning very advanced modern in Nepal,” he said. to the biennial Business Mission which maths but they don’t have the basic “I will start small by sending laptops to that showcases the best Melbourne has to technology to help their learning.” one school to get the system going. Th en off er in the fi elds of innovation, health Mr Saville said, once laptops turned four or I will move on to other schools that need and life sciences, urban sustainability and fi ve years old, they were often thrown away. laptops too,” he said. Ryan with school kids in Nepal general aviation.

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Please support our advertisers because without them we would have no Docklands News 14 DOCKLANDS NEWS ISSUE 136 Car park Review of becoming Docklands supermarket Community By James Manton Forum Th e company that owns and operates Harbour Town has Th e City of Melbourne is applied to transform part of this month seeking local the eastern car park into a input into a review of the supermarket, food and retail Docklands Community area. Forum (DCF).

Th e forum is fi ve years old and is Ashe Morgan made its initial application Ted Dansey (right) is congratulated by ANL general manager Tom Hollyman. to the City of Melbourne in December substantially remained in the same 2015. However the application has been format led by a selected “Docklands updated twice since, with the most recent Representative Group” (DRG) ever since. being received on September 26 this year. Th e DRG has been working with Ted wins art prize council and Development Victoria Th e cost of the development will be representatives for most of the year about around $38.5 million. have grown signifi cantly in size and the best way to renew and revitalise the recognition and this year’s submissions have Th e initial application proposed that Renowned watercolourist Ted concept. the ground fl oor of the car park and been received from across Australia. Dansey has won this year’s ANL Council community engagement offi cer mezzanine above become a single fl oor “Th e exhibition is a key fundraiser for the Melanie Del Monaco told the most recent with the supermarket covering about half Maritime Art Award. Mission to Seafarers,” mission chief manager forum on October 25 that it was now time of the available space. Sue Dight said. Announced at the Mission to Seafarers in to involve the wider public. A sizeable fi sh market was to have been Docklands on October 5, Mr Dansey said “Th e charity relies on the support of the “How do we make the Docklands built into the renovated car park, however he was unprepared, but delighted with the artists, the sponsors and the art community Community Forum more engaging and this plan has been scrapped and will $15,000 win. in raising funds for work of the organisation more inclusive of the current Docklands be replaced with “individual specialty established in 1857.” community?” she asked. “And more retailers and three food and beverage “To anyone who wonders if they are ever representative of the community as well.” tenancies”. going to win anything, I’d say believe in what “Th e exhibition promotes all things you are doing and keep at it,” Mr Dansey maritime, not just ships, and helps raise “What we realised was that we also A fresh food section will occupy the north- said. awareness for seafarers’ welfare.” needed to talk to the broader community west corner next to the supermarket, and about what they want from the forum.” temporary plant nurseries will line both When presented a cheque by ANL general Th is year a total prize amalgamation of the northern and eastern outside walls. manager Tom Hollyman, he joked about not $29,000 was awarded to artists across fi ve “What it should look like? What kind of telling his wife about his good fortune. categories: topics should we have? How it should be Th e supermarket will take up about 4000 run?” sqm, while retail will occupy 2698 sqm Mr Dansey said his winning painting, ■ Th e acquisitive ANL Maritime Art Award and the nursery will take 2825 sqm. Workhorse on the Orwell was inspired by a valued at $15,000; “What we are looking to do from tonight is sketch from a 2015 to East Anglia in Britain. ■ to run an engagement over the next four Because the ground fl oor will be Th e non-acquisitive Nevile & Co Runners Th e Mission to Seafarers Victoria ANL weeks to hear from you about what you renovated, the car park will be reduced by up valued at $2000 (won by Chris Rowe); Maritime Art Awards and Exhibition is a would like to see from this forum.” 131 parking spaces, although the initial ■ Th e acquisitive ASP Best in Traditional celebratory initiative, recognising excellence 2015 application did state that the car Maritime Art Award valued at $5000 (won “We really want to revisit the purpose of in maritime and seafaring subjects in art. park was “underutilised”. by Mary Hyde); the forum and understand how to make it Th e exhibition was open daily to the public really relevant,” Ms Del Monaco said. A loading dock will also be built into the ■ Th e acquisitive DP World Emerging Artist until October 27 at the mission’s historic south-east corner of the building on Little Award valued at $5000 (won by Jamie Th e DCF was introduced fi ve years ago building at 717 Flinders St. Docklands Drive to provide docking for Preisz); and to replace the statutory Docklands Co- the supermarket and market hall. Th e awards showcase artists who have ordination Committee, which was proving ■ Th e non-acquisitive VIVA Energy People’s created pieces based on the theme, “the too costly to maintain. Floors two to six of the car park will be Choice Award valued at $2000 (to be relationship between humanity and the sea”. extended about 14.9 metres north to announced after the exhibition has Contributions and ideas can be shared at provide more parking spaces. Since their inception in 2002, the awards concluded). participate.melbourne.vic.gov.au/dcf

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Th e last Docklands Networking Lunch for 2017 is at Sassone Cucina Italiana on Friday, November 24.

Anderson, who will update attendees on what’s left to do in the Yarra’s Edge precinct. Numbers will be limited so book and pay early via Eventbrite - https://www. Arjun Raina and Lilian Warrum will bring on a magical hour at Library at Th e Dock. eventbrite.com/e/november-docklands- networking-lunch-tickets-39307834792 After eight years, the price has rise to $70 and must be paid in advance of the day. The Magic Hour Bookings need to be received and paid for by November 16. Curator Mr Raina has a diverse portfolio in After touring around Australia performing arts and his Indian heritage is MENU and most recently South Africa, uniquely showcased through his work. Entree acclaimed Indian theatre “Indian culture and arts is not just about Bollywood,” he said. “Th e Magic Hour It’s a brand new venue, but it’s owned and Sharing antipasto Italiano producer and actor Arjun features two forms of India’s classical dance, operated by an old-school Italian family Alternating Mains one originated from the 15th century and the who just know how to cook and serve a Raina is bringing his popular Grilled barramundi fi llets served with other is over 2000 years old.” great lunch. Th e Magic Hour performance vegetables OR Maccheroni ragu della nonna Wearing dramatic Hindu costume and Frank Sassone is a long-term Yarra’s Dessert boards to Library at Th e Dock on makeup, Mr Raina will sure make the Edge resident with venue and restaurant November 10 and 11. performance a magic hour for those interests in other parts of Melbourne. Tiramisu; Panna cotta; Cannoli; and fortunate enough to attend the show. When the Loading Dock restaurant space Profi teroles became available, the family snapped it. A fl amboyant dance theatre interpretation He said the performance also incorporated Beverages of Shakespeare’s Othello, Th e Magic Hour is some Melbourne themes into the traditional Another great reason to book in earlier Full strength and light beer, white and red adding some bright colours to Docklands’ Indian dance and theatre expressions. is because we are to hear from Mirvac house wines urban environment. Residential general manager Elysa

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Th is month’s Docklands Social Club event is at the Woolshed from 7pm on Tuesday, November 14.

All Docklanders are welcome to join the monthly drinks and a meal at a diff erent local venue. Th e organisers said: “Come along and join us for food, wine and good company.” “Isn’t springtime in Melbourne wonderful, sunshine one day, grey clouds the next but there’s always a good time to be had at our monthly gatherings.” Last month’s event was held at Medici in NewQuay (pictured below).

Freeride skaters in Docklands before starting off on their Wednesday event. Skates were made for moving IOU moves to Dozens of skaters have adopted Docklands as the starting point for a weekly social skate. Victoria Harbour Known as the Freeride skate, the event bring back that fun mid-week activity that “Th e atmosphere is always super friendly One of Docklands’ most notable artworks attracts enthusiasts from all over Melbourne has been missing from Melbourne for years,” and relaxed, perfect to enjoy our shared – the IOU sculpture – will this month have and is growing in popularity since being Mr Huynh said. passion of skating,” Mr Huynh said. a new home at Water Plaza on Victoria started about two years ago by Cuong Huynh Harbour Promenade. “We chose the Docklands due to its and his partner Jess. Th e Wednesday night skate is a permanent picturesque scenery and smooth terrain. Jess event that departs from the Cow up a Tree on Th e stainless steel and toughened glass “Th e idea was to build a casual social group and I spent quite a bit of time mapping out Harbour Esplanade at 8pm. IOU sculpture was created by artist that would connect skaters, build a strong the route which involved skating it over and Mikala Dwyer and has been a popular friendly skate community and promote the over again whilst timing ourselves. Over the Th e skate is for both quads and inline piece of public art in Docklands for more skating culture in general,” Mr Huynh said. years the route has changed to make it as fun skaters. It’s a friendly group recreational than 10 years. and easy as possible.” cruise around the Docklands area that runs Mr Huynh hopes the event will grow to rival for approximate 1.5 – 2 hours. Th e sculpture was previously located at a Wednesday night social skate that started “Th e group has been steadily growing over the community open space on the corner from the Arts Centre in the 1990s. the years with skaters from all skill levels “Skating is an amazing feeling of freedom of Harbour Esplanade and Collins St since and backgrounds welcome. Numbers each and self-expression. Either solo or with 2005. However, due to the upgrade of the “Th at skate consistently had over a hundred week range from about an average of 30 to 40 friends, it’s a great feeling to being able to roll park, Development Victoria sought a new people turn up every week. We wanted to skaters in winter to over 100 in summer.” wherever you like,” Mr Huynh said. home for the public art.

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Please support our advertisers because without them we would have no Docklands News 18 DOCKLANDS NEWS ISSUE 136 Melbourne for Brazilians It also includes a chapter for LGBT people,” When former Brazilian doctor he said Filipe Paiva came to Docklands “Our aim now is to help the Brazilian community in Melbourne to get along 10 months ago, he soon noticed with other nationalities, because most of the disengagement between us who come here don’t speak very good English and it’s hard for us to engage with Brazilians and the local Australians.” community. Th ere is an ever-growing Brazilian community in Melbourne. Mr Paiva said “Many of us came here by ourselves and it’s Docklands, with its modern facilities and very hard for us to connect with strangers, convenient city lifestyle, attracted many especially when you don’t dominate the Brazilians to live here. language,” he said. “I lived at 888 Collins St and in that building Mr Paiva said language barriers made alone there were more than 100 Brazilians. I it challenging for Brazilian immigrants, think Brazilians really like all the amenities workers and students to feel included in and being close to the water,” he said. Australia. He has also created a WhatsApp messaging “To live here in a better way, we need to work group for the hundreds of Brazilians who and we need to have emotional support. And live in Victoria Harbour and also shares those things I believe we can get when we Docklands News among them! are contact with other.” Mr Paiva said their next step was to In 2016, Mr Paiva was encouraged by his expand their information guide and create Brazilian friends to create a short guide for workshops and community group sessions Brazilians to learn more about Melbourne. Victório and Filipe – authors of a guide to Melbourne for Brazilians. to improve Brazilians’ English skills and From a compact paragraph about Melbourne help them develop cultural awareness to be came a comprehensive information pack for “Melbourne for Brazilians”, or “Melbourne how to rent accommodation, where to seek integrated into the local community. new-coming Brazilians, introducing to them para Brasileiros” in Portuguese. medical help, working rights, where to learn “Melbourne for Brazilians” can be this amazing Australian city. English and many other aspects of life in viewed and downloaded from www. “Last September we launched the guide and Melbourne. Mr Paiva said the guide had now Mr Paiva partnered with his friend Victório melbourneparabrasileiros.com and people we already have hundreds of followers on become a “survival pack” for Brazilians not Borges, who designed the graphics of the can join in conversations about engaging our social media,” Mr Paiva said. yet familiar with the city. digital guide, and together they launched with the Brazilian community on Facebook a website and social media group called Th e “Melbourne for Brazilians” guide details “Th e chapters talk about almost every issue. at fb.com/melbourneparabrasileiros.

Please support our advertisers because without them we would have no Docklands News ISSUE 136 DOCKLANDS NEWS 19 Come and meet Artists market to re-launch a Docklander By James Manton After a successful trial in Th e famous Blender Studios, May, the City of Melbourne is which moved from the CBD proceeding with Docklands’ to Docklands in February, fi rst Sunday Streets event on will hold its fi fth Blender November 26.

Artist Markets in Th e District Merchant St will be closed between (formerly Harbour Town) this Bourke St and Victoria Harbour Promenade for the event, which runs month. between 1pm and 4pm.

Th e markets will take over an entire wing of Announcing the initiative at the the newly-named Th e District on November Docklands Community Forum on 17 and off er a wide variety of stalls, galleries, October 25, community engagement projects and studios for the public to come offi cer Melanie Del Monaco said it was view and enjoy. designed to bring people together. Blender Studios director Adrian Doyle She said the trial event on Harbour (he prefers just “Doyle”) says the artists at Esplanade in May attracted more than Blender Studios are excited to be a part of 170 people. Doyle at home in the new Blender Studios. the reinvigoration of Docklands as a suburb She said only 10 per cent of people and hub of Melbourne. surveyed at the event said they felt “We’re really glad to be in Docklands “It’s really interesting to see the collaboration “Part of the deal (of moving to Th e District) connected to their community. because it’s like an unwritten book,” he said. between the corporates and the artists with was that we opened our studios to the “But 60 per cent of people said they “We’re part of it from a really new, early what they’re trying to do here.” public. It’s the only time people can just wanted to feel connected,” Ms Del beginning.” walk around Blender,” Doyle said. “And when the market comes, that’s when Monaco said. Blender Studios was formerly located off we’ll see it in full fl ight.” “We’re becoming so intertwined with this “Events like Sunday Streets are about Franklin St in the eponymously-named area that we’re not going anywhere any time Th e Blender Artists Markets only off ers local bringing people together to help make Blender Ln, but after losing its lease in soon. I think it will really help this area.” and handmade goods for the public to view those connections.” February, moved to its new, large workspace and buy, including artisanal crafts, food, However, Doyle didn’t quite get everything in Th e District. She said, among other activities, a “Meet or fashion available to all, with live music he wanted for the markets. another Docklander” speed-dating-type Doyle said Blender was “really lucky” to not and performers also keeping the crowds “I wanted to have a crying clown,” he said. activity would be conducted. only fi nd such a large space within its price entertained. “I’ve always wanted a crying clown, there’s range, but also a shopping centre that “had nothing more freaky.” “It’s a new event that’s kind of based on As part of the markets, the entire Blender the vision” for what the artists want to do. speed dating, but without the romantic Studios workspace will be opened to the Th e Blender Artist Markets will run every activity!” she said. “Originally [the plan] was to make Docklands general public to come and see work from Friday night throughout summer from 5pm- a destination resort and it’s working. You can over 30 artists spread throughout the 9pm in the new Arts Precinct at Th e District Sunday Streets will be concluded with a feel it,” he said. labyrinth-like fl oor. starting November 17. community parade. Council supports fi nal MQ tower

Councillors gave their nod to the 25-level “When they write the history books of Docklands’ heritage in activating Aurora Th e third and fi nal Melbourne Collins St commercial tower at the October Melbourne about the economic and Place. 17 Future Melbourne Committee meeting. business epicentre of the city moving Quarter tower received Melbourne Quarter’s project director Brian towards the water, Melbourne Quarter will Herlihy said: “We’re grateful for council’s unanimous support from Council planning portfolio chair Nicholas be seen as a signifi cant step in that move,” Cr endorsement of Two Melbourne Quarter at City of Melbourne councillors Reece called Melbourne Quarter a “historic” Reece said. project. last month’s Future Melbourne Committee, and has been referred to Cr Reece said the public realm and building and look forward to the proposal being the Planning Minister for “It’s 130,000sqm of new space in Melbourne. sizes at Melbourne Quarter all met the considered by the Minister for Planning in It’s going to involve 12,000 workers when it’s approved development plan and he was due course, as momentum continues to approval. complete,” he said. pleased developer Lendlease had referenced build across the Melbourne Quarter project.” Bringing People Together PremierPremier RReal Estate Service Focused on You!

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Please support our advertisers because without them we would have no Docklands News 20 DOCKLANDS NEWS ISSUE 136 All about sustainability in Vic Harbour

Victoria Harbour’s residents, workers and visitors were recently treated to a public lecture at Th e Exchange at Knowledge Market.

Addressing this idea was Tim Campbell, Australia and includes more than 30 per cent of sustainability initiatives. Victoria Harbour’s project director, who said of open space.” “Existing cycling infrastructure, including the key to delivering sustainable cities was “Victoria Harbour as a community can claim bike share stations and end of trip facilities ensuring developers truly believed in their many fi rsts in sustainability. At the time of are provided throughout the precinct. vision. construction, the Forte building on Buckley We reused existing wharf materials for “Connecting people to the place they live Walk was the world’s tallest cross-laminated construction of Library at Th e Dock and and work in has been one of the guiding timber residential building, and the popular Buluk Park, and a community group has principles underpinning Lendlease’s Library at Th e Dock is Australia’s fi rst Six been formed to manage the community commitment to sustainability in Victoria Star Green Star public building. Victoria gardens at Victoria Green,” he said. Harbour. Th is has seen us deliver many Harbour has also been awarded a Six Star Jack Noonan, manager of climate change innovative sustainability initiatives across Green Star Communities rating, representing projects at Sustainability Victoria, also the precinct,” he said. world leadership in master-planning,” Mr presented, addressing what Victorians think Campbell said. “Spanning 30 hectares in Docklands, this about climate change, sustainability and waterfront neighbourhood has the largest Further to the above accolades, Mr Campbell renewable energy. Victoria Harbour project director Tim Campbell ad- concentration of green star rated buildings in said the community had embraced a range dresses a Knowledge Market forum on October 10. Stadium fi xing AMP signed planning issue for One By James Manton Melbourne Etihad Stadium management is in the process Quarter of rectifying planning issues Melbourne City Council had Lendlease’s Melbourne with its use of the concourse. Quarter project has secured fi nance giant AMP as one As reported in August by Docklands News, of its anchor tenants at One Etihad Stadium has sought retrospective Melbourne Quarter. planning and building permission for Ride to make smoothies a number of huts and sheds which had been illegally constructed along the AMP will relocate its Victorian offi ce from eastern concourse. 750 Collins St to Melbourne Quarter’s fi rst Hundreds of Melbournians who rode their bikes to work commercial tower, joining Lendlease’s However, a City of Melbourne celebrated with an early morning power smoothie on Harbour headquarters and engineering fi rm Arup spokesperson says a planning permit was at the 13-level building at 699 Collins St. recently granted for the huts and sheds, Esplanade for Ride2Work Day on October 18. while an application for an outdoor bar Th e fi nancial services company will had been withdrawn earlier in the year. occupy 9720sqm of offi ce space once the Th e Ride2Work Day is Australia’s largest Docklands workers stopped by tents set building is completed by September 2018. Th e spokesperson said Etihad Stadium celebration of commuter riding. Held up on Harbour Esplanade to provide some “Signing a blue-chip tenant like AMP had applied to the Victorian Commission annually in October, the day celebrates the pedal power required to make the fresh and to join us in the heart of the Southern for Gambling and Liquor Regulation to benefi ts of riding to work and brings together fruity breakfast smoothies on the Active Cross precinct demonstrates how this modify its alcohol serving areas. the communities that support it. Melbourne City Sports smoothie bike. project promises to revitalise Melbourne’s Th e spokesperson also said the council Th e breakfast is a chance to give regular Local workers have the chance to join in corporate identity,” Lendlease’s managing was working with Etihad Stadium to bring bike commuters a pat on the back, and an lunchtime sports at the Docklands Sports director for urban regeneration and outdoor advertising “into compliance” opportunity to encourage others who might courts for the 2018 season. More info at infrastructure development, Mark with the council’s regulations. like to give riding to work a go. amcs.melbourne.vic.gov.au Menhinnitt, said. YOUR CITY YOUR NEWS Connect with us for all the latest news, events, updates and more in the City of Melbourne.

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Please support our advertisers because without them we would have no Docklands News ISSUE 136 DOCKLANDS NEWS 21 Lacrosse cladding dispute drags on By Sunny Liu told the owners’ corporation and builder at the October hearing she was concerned nothing might be done until 2019. Th e decision on who should “September is already towards the end of the pay for the removal of next year… and it would be a disaster if this is combustible cladding on the not fi nished by next Christmas, because this will go onto the following year,” she said. Lacrosse building has been Apart from disciplinary actions by the further delayed until late Victorian Building Authority (VBA) against 2018. the building surveyor and LU Simon in 2016 and a failed VCAT action for the builder No meaningful discussion or resolution to install balcony sprinklers instead of was reached at the Victorian Civil removing the cladding, no action has so far and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) been taken to address the issue of non- directions hearing on October 25, when compliant cladding. Th e recording studio at Library at the Dock. the Lacrosse owners’ corporation and It is likely that four years after the fi re at builder LU Simon’s representatives Lacrosse that caught the nation’s attention, agreed to have a 30-day hearing starting the residents would still live in a building on September 1, 2018. covered in combustible cladding. Recording studio open Th e hearing will decide who is LU Simon is fi ghting a separate case in responsible for replacing the combustible the Supreme Court, where it is seeking to building cladding that fuelled a fast- prohibit the VBA from giving it a “direction Library at the Docks has recently upgraded its recording studio spreading fi re three years ago. to fi x” the cladding on six other buildings. and is now running induction sessions for the general public. In October 2015, the City of Melbourne ordered the 400 Lacrosse apartment In the Lacrosse case, the tower will be From 2pm to 4pm on alternating Mondays Once the induction has been completed, owners to replace the external cladding subject to a building order issued by the City and Wednesdays, locals can book participants will be able to book the studio but the owners’ corporation is demanding of Melbourne. themselves into an induction session and by contacting the library. that LU Simon pay for the replacement, A further six buildings, including the Mariner learn how to operate and take care of the the cost of which could reach $5 million. Th e new studio contains both a control room building in NewQuay, have been recently professional-level equipment. and a recording/live room. VCAT deputy president Catherine Aird revealed to have non-compliant cladding.

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Politician disrespects us

Docklanders interested to learn what our Federal Member of Parliament thinks of us can gain insight from the winter edition of Flemington- Kensington News.

Adam Bandt writes for the community on paper and clearly has a poor impression the of Docklands. streets of In a story about a Victorian Fashion Docklands Government plan for a public housing estate, Mr Bandt describes the plan as “Docklands-style development”. But he apparently is not being Dita Elmazi, 39, Sarah Clare, 33, Sarah Sneeden, 32, complimentary with this description. “Th e eastern end of the Flemington/ Yarra’s Edge Sydney St Kilda West Kensington boundary already suff ers from traffi c congestion and a lack of LOCATION: Yarra’s Edge LOCATION: Harbour Esplanade LOCATION: Victoria Harbour planning,” the Melbourne MHR writes. DESCRIBE WHAT ARE YOU DESCRIBE WHAT YOU ARE DESCRIBE WHAT YOU ARE “If we turn it into another Docklands, it WEARING: I’m just wearing some WEARING: I’m a real Vinnies girl so WEARING: It’s spring themed, or at will aff ect everyone.” comfortable jeans with a simple white I’m wearing vintage clothes today. least it’s supposed to be – it’s so cold Ouch! Not exactly the attitude t-shirt and a denim jacket. I put together the outfi t from op today! I’m wearing an H&M coat, some locals would expect from their elected shopping. It’s nice to dress up. colourful pants and a pink jumper with representative. WHAT’S YOUR FAVOURITE PIECE OF ribbons. When is the next federal election? CLOTHING: A good pair of comfortable WHAT’S YOUR FAVOURITE PIECE pants. OF CLOTHING: I love this dress. It’s WHAT’S YOUR FAVOURITE PIECE can be worn in summer and in winter OF CLOTHING: I love my pants. Th ey WHAT BRINGS YOU TO DOCKLANDS: if I put stockings on. It’s also mono- are so bright and so comfortable. Th ey Living here and working here. chrome so it always goes well with are great for work. HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOUR red lips. WHAT BRINGS YOU TO New open space STYLE: Something that fi ts you and suits WHAT BRINGS YOU TO DOCKLANDS: I work here. you. Something that’s also comfortable DOCKLANDS: I’m here for work. and something that suits you. HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOUR A temporary new open space HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE STYLE: I generally wear more vintage WHAT MAKES A GOOD OUTFIT: lined with trees and benches YOUR STYLE: Vintage. I’m obsessed clothes, although not so much today. Trying to match everything so it looks with late 50s, early 60s French styles. Today I’m going for more corporate is now open to the public. good in one piece, and something that I also have a two-year-old son so my casual, the “in-between” feel. also suits your body. clothes needs to allow me to bend Th e previous storage space for WHAT MAKES A GOOD OUTFIT: down or run if need to! construction materials between 883 I think it’s important to wear what and 889 Collins St in Victoria Harbour WHAT MAKES A GOOD OUTFIT: makes you feel good in, be it colours or has been transformed into a public Clothing is a way to express yourself patterns. Th at’s what I do. I don’t worry leisure space connecting Collins St to the without words. Wear what gives you about what other people think of my waterfront. confi dence and you have to own your style, as long as I’m happy with it. fashion choice. Th ere’s no point in Th e space features greenery and is wearing something over the top that permanently open for nearby residents you are not comfortable with. and workers to enjoy the water view.

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What I love about Docklands There’s no place like home the red buses and oh so many more are other more famous resorts; the busy port I have been away from my quintessentially London. at Rotterdam with its magnifi cent bridges, Th e majestic Edinburgh Castle is instantly often architectural masterpieces; the Water apartment in Docklands for recognisable on the hill in Scotland’s of Leith that divides the city of Edinburgh; three and a half weeks and have beautiful capital. Th e Erasmas Bridge and the green-algaed water that eases the boats inviting Markethal are but two of Rotterdam’s slowly through Regent’s Canal in East necessarily thought a great deal treasured landmarks. London and London’s own Docklands on the about what makes a place home. I have explored these and so many famous Th ames. more on my travels but the most treasured In each of these places and many more, memories I have of my trip are associated water provides the setting for relaxation and Being a migrant for me, and I think with the water, which always calls me home. inspiration – wherever one might travel. for many, means we don’t feel we totally Th e crashing waves on the secluded And as I took in the sites and breathed “belong” anywhere. We are fl oating between Regent Canal beach I enjoyed during my Poldark-sites in the aromas of each of these places I was two cultures and two lands. trek to Charlestown on the Cornish Coast; reminded of how much I enjoy my home on Yet, as I have been travelling, I have seen the sleepy little village called Frinton-on- the water at Docklands. that most cities are very much the same in All of these people can be spotted whether Sea; where there are no pubs, no concreted My trip was stimulating, exciting and at terms of the people who inhabit them. you are in London, Glasgow, Edinburgh, car-parks, no rush hour but there is a sandy times exhausting and I know I will want In every city there are ear-budded Rotterdam or Docklands and in all the beach and stunning sunrises to rival any in to travel again very soon. But for now, all teenagers glued to their devices, harried smaller towns and villages that make up the stimulation, excitement, joy and water mothers dealing with tantrum throwing a city, a country, a place on this earth we views I need are here, at home, my home in children, spellbound lovers arm in arm, share. Docklands. bearded baristas steaming our morning It’s perhaps then not the people that lattes, early-risers walking their dogs change a place, for we will fi nd friendly which often seem to be smaller versions of people and grumpier types anywhere we go. themselves, street vendors with something Wherever you fi nd yourself there is always vital for sale, pigeons on the lookout for someone willing to show you the way when some tasty scraps, panting joggers with you are lost or recommend the best place for pained expressions on their ruddy faces, a special meal or the tucked away cafe that Stella Barber too-loud talking businessmen sealing a deal does the “best coff ee”. Th is column is open to everyone by phone, exhausted commuters jostling for What maybe sets each place apart are who loves Docklands. seats during the after-fi ve rush hour and, the structures for which they have become Send your contribution to: sadly, many sleeping rough under bridges. renowned. Big Ben, Tower Bridge, St Pauls, Cornwall [email protected]

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Docklander Melbourne’s history through costumes By David Amaya “I make Florence’s costumes for me and for my colleagues to celebrate the birth of the woman who revolutionised nursing in the Helen Ebsworthy has dedicated 19th century,” she said. She also serves as a guide for costume seven years of voluntary work design students at one of the city’s into her passion for costume universities. Th e students go to Helen’s design. studio to experience real work in the industry. “Th ey learn every phase of costuming and “I was sailing in the schooner Enterprize also how to use industrial machines, work and someone asked me: ‘could you make safety and how to work as a team,” Helen some clothes for us?’ Th en, everything said. started,” she said. In her studio there is always a new Actually, her community contribution project. At the moment, she is working on extends beyond the Enterprize. Helen has the costumes for an artistic group called designed more than 700 hundred costumes Spontaneous Shakespeare, for which she has for major Melbourne events and, regardless to replicate traditional dresses from the 16th of the hours she spends, she just charges a century. few cups of coff ee. “I feel good working in this project Her studio is located on North Wharf Rd, because there are many professional in the same building where Customs once actresses and high level of performance,” she operated an offi ce. said. Helen is designing 26 costumes for men Th e structure was built about 30 or 40 and women. years ago but, through Helen’s work, it She said she was very selective with contains more than a century of Melbourne’s her projects and everything had to be history. community focused. Despite every costume Helen Ebsworthy at work in Docklands. She designs all of the costumes for potentially costing hundreds of dollars, Melbourne Day which celebrates the Helen’s motivation doesn’t come from foundation of the city; the dresses for the “Th e Melbourne foundation celebration Helen is the kind of person who was born money. Melbourne Colonial Dancers who represent is my favourite because this is one of the to serve the community. She is also a nurse She will continue designing for those who 19th century dancing; and the dresses for few cities in the world that can say the day and every May 12 she goes to work playing come to her studio with an artistic project. Marching Australia, a traditional event that and the time it was found – 30th of August of the role of Florence Nightingale, the woman Th e only requirements she will ask for are has come to life after a number of decades. 1835,” Helen said. who established modern nursing for women. creativity and a few cups of coff ee.

Street Art Fresh paint drips in Docklands

If you have been hangin’ out in Waterfront City lately you may have noticed the gigantic new street art precinct unfolding.

We at the Blender call it Th e WestBank as huge canvas. large sections of the newly-named District Th e wall has been carefully curated to Dockland’s infrastructure has been taken ensure the fi nal composition is world- over by urban art – and this is just the class but, at the same time, the artists have beginning! been given full creative and conceptual Th is month the world-renowned AWOL freedom to express themselves, ensuring crew and Lucy Lucy will create a gigantic the collaboration is a true and eclectic artwork on the wall of the Eastern Car Park representation of Melbourne’s burgeoning on Waterfront Way. and diverse street art scene. Th is will be one of the largest murals Th ere is no doubt these public art off erings ever done in Melbourne and will showcase will change the atmosphere of the entire the beautiful and unique works of these area, injecting a permanent wave of colour, acclaimed artists. chaos and culture into the ever-unfolding Towards the end of the year another story of Docklands. street art superstar, Adnate, will be creating It has been a wonderful journey with his own mural on the external walls of the the ongoing support of Th e District, who Blender Studios. believed in our crazy ideas and have In addition to these two huge provided the funding to make this dream a commissions, Blender Studios is also reality. We (Blender Studios) are so excited working on one of the largest collaborative to be a part of the story of Docklands. street art walls in Australia on Waterfront Till next time, cheers punkz. Way. Th e wall already features over 20 artists from Melbourne as well as a number of international guest artists. Blender aims to completely cover this monolithic wall by the end of the year from Adrian Doyle a series of paint jams that will be happening has ever seen. It will become a who’s who If you’re in the area, pop down and check over the coming weeks. of the street art scene and will become a it out. Chances are you’ll get to see some of Blender Studios founder and Th e fi nal outcome will be the most star- destination in itself for art lovers across the the street artists in action, high up on the director studded collaborative artwork Melbourne city. boom lifts fi lling in every blank space on this

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We Live Here Short-stays behind property price pain

Th e Victorian Government must address the state’s unregulated commercial short-stay industry, if it’s serious about fi xing Melbourne’s housing aff ordability crisis.

New statistics show the city’s average unit Rental reforms target the wrong amenity. ■ Congestion in Collins St, west of Harbour price is now $564,540 – up 2.1 per cent in the Th e government is considering a range Esplanade: Four Lend Lease towers at last quarter. Th e median house price rose to apps of recommendations after a parliamentary 883 – 889 Collins (1200 apartments) have $818,000. Th e Victorian Government’s rental app committee found its proposed reforms to been completed, with at least four more Melbourne is now at risk of experiencing reform is targeting the wrong problem and the short-stay industry were inadequate and planned or under construction towards the same housing aff ordability issues hurting the wrong apps, and will do nothing to unfair to residents. the Bolte Bridge. ANZ II is also under families and crippling the Sydney market. place downward pressure on skyrocketing Clearly, giving owners’ corporations the construction. Where was the transport Th e situation was already at a crisis point property prices. right of self-determination when it comes to analysis? A tram bridge will make things back in July – when housing aff ordability It’s not the introduction of bidding apps Airbnb and commercial short-term letting is worse as the trams cross and stop the in Melbourne was at its lowest level since that got us to where we are today. an important measure that levels the playing single lane of traffi c. surveys began in 2000. It is predominantly supply issues, and fi eld for residents, who’ve had no say for too We Live Here calls on Richard Wynne to According to the ABS, Victoria has the it is the multi-billion dollar, unregulated long. honour his promise, to listen to community highest population growth rate in the platform Airbnb that is driving down the Th ese are the signifi cant reforms our state concerns and not bow to the pressures of big country – rising by 2.4 per cent from March supply of units that would otherwise be on needs to fi x the aff ordability and supply business in Fisherman’s Bend. Th ere must be 2016 to March 2017. the rental market. problems that are making it so diffi cult for an alternative solution. Th e fi gures show the problem is only Furthermore, the eff ectiveness of a ban locals in Northcote and across the greater getting worse as more and more properties on bidding apps is lost if someone in your Melbourne area. Campaign donations are taken off the rental market and listed building can put fi ve apartments on Airbnb As a not-for-profi t organisation, donations on to commercial short-stay platforms like and no one has the power to do anything No comfort on tram bridge from individuals and buildings keep our Airbnb. about it. Contrary to the report of comments campaigns going. To register as a supporter A study from the University of Sydney If it wants to make renting fairer and more made by residents in 2013 and cited in of We Live Here or to make a donation please clearly showed the link between the city’s aff ordable then the Government must take Docklands News last month, the Yarra’s Edge visit our website at welivehere.net. housing aff ordability crisis and commercial action now to place downward pressure community today is not happy with the We Live Here does not accept donations short-stay platforms. on prices, and the fi rst place to start is the bridge concept. from commercial tourism interests. It revealed an estimated 6000 homes had unregulated short-stay industry. Led by Phil Spender they have been long- You can reach us at campaign@ been removed from the rental market and Unlike bidding apps, the Airbnb app is not term, vocal opponents of the scheme and welivehere.net.au. We Live Here members placed on commercial providers. some emerging issue – it is real, present and welcomed the announcement in 2015 by the can make a presentation to your owners’ It showed there were 1268 properties listed is driving up prices right now. new Minister for Planning Richard Wynne corporation committee upon request. on Airbnb – equivalent to 144 per cent of At the very least, strata members should be that the tram bridge had been “ruled out”. We welcome your comments and vacant rentals in the entire city! given the right to decide if Airbnb and other Apart from loss of amenity, other issues feedback, and invite suggestions for topics But despite all of this, what is the Victorian commercial short-stay operators are allowed concerning We Live Here members in the you would like us to address in this column. Government doing to fi x the crisis? to operate within their buildings. area in relation to the tram bridge include: Last year the Government proposed We Live Here is a growing movement legislation which heavily favoured Airbnb, providing a voice for residents living in ■ Th e eff ect on two parks on either side of making supply problems even worse. apartment blocks and now represents more the Yarra. Docklands has been poorly Th is month, at the launch of the Northcote than 200 buildings across Melbourne. treated with public open spaces, in the www.welivehere.net by-election it targeted rental-bidding apps as In addition to important concerns about overdevelopment of the area. Compare “we live here”TM emails to campaign@ a means to fi x rental aff ordability and totally aff ordability, residents have also experienced the lavish parklands on the north, east welivehere.net ignored the problems caused by short-term signifi cant problems with Airbnb in relation and south of the CBD. letting. to safety and security, wear and tear and

Owners’ Corporation Law Not all liability policies are created equal

who is usually delegated the responsibility ■ Does the defi nition of insured extend a claim or lawsuit for failure to maintain Do you sit on the committee of to renew or obtain the insurance, should beyond the actual committee members or obtain adequate insurance? demand that the best available coverage be and offi ce bearers? Th e potential claims against OCs and your owners’ corporation (OC)? presented. committees are only limited by the creativity ■ Does the defi nition of insured protect Th e second problem is due to the fact that, of plaintiff s and their lawyers. past, present, and future members? If you do, are you sure that you and your most often, the main OC insurers are the In these times when people have no personal assets are adequately protected if direct insurers like the big, nationally-known ■ Does the defi nition of insured include qualms or concerns about suing their the committee and the owners’ corporation insurance carriers. (Th is is not to say that employees (such as caretakers or building neighbours, let alone their own committee have legal proceedings fi led against them? some of these carriers may not have a more managers and cleaners if employed by or building, the proper protection is worth its Th e good news is that adequate and comprehensive product available.) the OC)? weight in gold. reasonably aff ordable insurance coverage is Th ese carriers may provide a great My advice is that each committee should ■ Does the policy provide a defence to readily available. Th e bad news is that most product from a property and general liability review its policy and ask its broker and OC claims and proceedings (as opposed to OCs do not have adequate coverage. standpoint, however, they generally do not manager to obtain the maximum possible just reimbursing for such costs)? Th e problem very often occurs because provide a comprehensive directors and coverage, relative to the size of the building the directors and offi cers (D&O) liability offi cers liability product. ■ Does the policy cover defamation? and the complexity of its issues (and coverage is not the focus of OC insurance Everyone assumes that they have full occupants for that matter). It is better to be ■ Does the policy defend claims seeking packages. coverage. Th e reality is that “full coverage” safe than to be sorry. non-monetary loss? Th e reason it is often not the focus, is that and “appropriate coverage” are not the same most brokers are not intimately familiar with thing. ■ Does the policy cover wrongful the coverage and, to be honest, this is not a Th ere is no question that you get what you termination or other employer liability Tom Bacon big-ticket item for most brokers. pay for with insurance. claims? Tom Bacon is the principal Although it is not the main generator In summary, if you cannot answer yes to ■ Does the policy cover discrimination? lawyer of Strata Title Lawyers. of premium, it is a coverage that requires virtually all of the following questions, your [email protected] careful thought. In fact, the OC manager, D&O coverage is probably not adequate: ■ Does the policy defend you where there is

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What Women Want Letters to the Editor Begging to differ I beg to diff er with the sentiments expressed in the article “Even more government” (Docklands News, October 2017). Full of the joy of life Th e Metropolitan Partnerships is not “government” but an initiative designed to own choices, to see him explore his options, tangled process, but the outcome for me enhance the engagement of community and to see him dedicate himself to pursuing his is just how magnifi cent every day that we I am full of the joy of life. business with local councils and the state priorities in life. have with each other is. government. Literally, full and overfl owing Time with family and friends is the What a woman wants is to feel nothing As a member of the Inner Metro greatest gift we receive – an opportunity but joy every day, but what a woman with joy. Th e sun is shining in Partnerships I hold out hope that the to love and be loved, to share our journey needs to realise is that she can choose partnership will contribute to a sustainable magnifi cent glory on my little so that no matter the ups and downs the to see that simply by remembering all metropolitan Melbourne for all through path will always take, we have each other to that really matters is we are given the world around me. joined up government and engaged support, celebrate, nurture and hold. CHANCE to make our own choices every community. I know, I’m sounding just too damn day that we wake up. Other members of the Inner Metro Th e sky is just a little bit bluer, the trees full of the joy of life for no real apparent Please make the most of it, and see it Partnerships bring a depth of community are just a little bit greener … I just feel that reason – but that’s the whole point. All it for the gift that it is. and business experience that along with the there is so much to be grateful for. takes is the smile of a child, the sun shining, Love each other and look after each yearly assembly will provide another avenue Th e reason for my joy is simple. We are the laughter of friends – if you are open to other. See the joy in all that surrounds of engagement for local councils and the alive, we are loved and we are surrounded feeling the joy in the simple things, then life you, because that is what it’s really about. state government to consider in their by possibility. We have options, we have is just a magnifi cent place to be. And when you really open your eyes to decision-making. choices and I love waking up every single Of course dark things happen – scary, the simple joy of being alive, well all the Th e Inner Metro Partnership has identifi ed morning and making them. violent, unexpected nasty surprises can pop colours are just that little bit brighter. “managing growth” as a key objective with Sure, I don’t always make the best choices up in life and knock you for six. But falling With much love, the priorities of inclusiveness, shared (like the bottle of wine last night was back on the most simple of truths – that you Abby x economic well-being and environmental probably not the best choice for a cracking are alive, that you have choices – that there is sustainability. It’s worth a go! Monday morning!) but they are my choices a life so worth living – helps steer us through Martin Brennan to make, my life to live. the hard times and reminds us of all that My priorities are simple: raising my son matters – love. Love for your self, love for Abby Crawford is number one and the rest focus around your family, love for this life that we have. Send your letters to life@docklandsnews. news@docklandsnews. our time together. And what a privilege that I received the shocking news that a friend com.au journey is, to watch him grow and make his died unexpectedly a few days ago. Grief is a com.au

Health and Wellbeing Laughter, the key to working together big four banks to fi nance sector giants to hormones needed to regulate (among other calm the mind. How do the 60,000 people who big corporate law fi rms to Victorian state things) sexual function, reproduction, sleep Meditating by concentrating on your government departments. and mood. breathing produces feelings of calm and work in the Docklands area At fi rst, laughing out loud with colleagues Laughter also shuts down the fl ow of stress clarity and can improve the focus of a mind usually mark Christmas? feels weird, but try it and you will be a true hormones running through our bodies. that has gotten too busy. believer. Laughter energises people and Research has also shown that when A busy mind can be a sign of anxiety, but creates a great atmosphere that lasts for laughter is “benevolent” – laughing “with” with practice we can train our minds to slow With an offi ce disco, or ping pong or hours, sometimes days and even weeks. It rather than “at” others – it is especially down, to recognise and assess thoughts – bowling or trivia or fancy dress, and … brings people together. rewarding. Undeniably, laughing together even disregard unhelpful thoughts – instead drinks? Or maybe just a drinking marathon? Even in neutral, respectful offi ces – has social benefi ts. Who hasn’t felt the relief of getting caught up in worry and racing, Th e thinking is “we have worked hard and especially in such cultures – a laughter of laughing just because the person you are circling thoughts. it’s time to relax”. session reinforces existing bonds and makes looking at is laughing? Th ose are ancient Research into meditation over many Who could argue with that? it much easier to approach colleagues cues at work, all about strengthening bonds years, from around the world, has shown I’m not going to suggest a teetotal offi ce we don’t know well, and it helps when in a group or family. a regular practice reduces symptoms of party – this is still Australia and there’s no collaboration is called for. In short, laughing When laughter is done deliberately, there anxiety and depression, improves sleep and harm in sharing a few drinks. But in addition together for 30 minutes fl ows into better are measurable benefi ts – perhaps most can even help reduce chronic pain. to the usual “letting loose”, smart workplaces working relationships. obviously but maybe most importantly, Once we have slowed down our busy are also refl ecting on 2017 with laughter I m hesitant to use that well-worn cliché it reduces symptoms of depression and minds, we are in a good place to get the sessions – simple group activities that have the one about laughter being “the best anxiety. It does this by lifting levels of most out of the laughter sessions. proven mental health benefi ts and are also medicine” – but I can’t avoid it because serotonin, a neurotransmitter needed for A combined practice of silence and truly unforgettable bonding sessions. it’s absolutely true. And it’s possibly more experiencing wellbeing and calmness. laughter, especially in a group setting, is a relevant in the workplace than anywhere. Depression and anxiety are by far the gift to staff and to the business – by creating Busting Christmas stress in a fun Th e feedback I have received is that people most common mental health issues and can optimum conditions for teamwork through way who laugh together work better together. have serious impacts on productivity and bonding and clear thinking. Team laughter sessions are a great way to workplace culture. dissolve stress and break down barriers that How laughing together affects us might have built up, or soften relationships We know instinctively that laughter is Silence and laughter that might have strained, in that stressful good for us, but science has also proven Meditation can be combined with laughter rush to fi nish projects before Christmas. what it does to our bodies. It has been – not in the same moment of course – for a Tomas Jajesnica I have seen this from running more than shown to improve cardiovascular function double helping of good mental health. Founder of Mr Meditate 1000 corporate meditation and/or laughter and help strengthen our immunity and In our ‘silence and laughter’ sessions, we www. mrmeditate.com sessions with Docklands employers – from endocrine system – which produces the begin with a few minutes of meditation, to

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Business Personalised services for all buyers of interest when stress testing your ability Mr Aulsebrook is a broker with a wealth Th e Aulsebrook family has been to service the loan you are applying for, not of knowledge in non-bank lending, having to mention other loans you may already worked in the United States for Citibank operating its mortgage broking have. Responsible lending is todays lending CA, San Bernardino S& L and Century Park business, Morgan Brooks, since mantra,” Ms Aulsebrook said. Financial Corporation in the securitisation “For us, it’s about understanding our division. the 1980s and has recently clients’ motivation and objectives and Now three decades in business, Morgan relocated to Docklands. then matching their personal fi nancial Brooks has formed strong relationships and background with the lender that most has built an impeccable track record with closely meets or surpasses those goals. It’s securing loans for fi rst-home buyers and Being in the centre of the banking and not always the bank with the cheapest rate seasoned investors. fi nance hub, Morgan Brooks stands out with although having said that we have owner Its new location in Docklands also gives its personalised service, in-depth industry occupied rates as low as 3.68%.” it the strategic advantage to reach out more knowledge, experience and community Morgan Brooks was established as a family to clients who prefer personalised service involvement. business more than 30 years ago and 40 per and more competitive rates from mortgage “With many lenders adapting digital cent of its shares were at one time owned by brokers than big banks. technology, many of our competitors have Australian Unity and it had 108 franchises “We have a wide range of loan products moved to online applications supported by across Australia. and having our own Australian Credit off shore call centres. Although that method Following the GFC and Australian Unity’s Licence means we can work with any lender. may hold appeal to tech savvy borrowers sale of its building society, the Aulsebrook We have several “white label” loan products there’s no substitute for experience, family bought back the shares and rights providing access to a variety of loans not personalised 24/7 service and knowing what from the shareholders and franchisees and otherwise available through the branch lenders “appetites” are at any point in the Morgan Brooks went back to being a family network, which is a big bonus of using a lending cycle,” Ashleigh Aulsebrook said. business in 2005. broker,” Ms Aulsebrook said. Morgan Brooks specialises in residential “We off er a free Loan Approval Insights “We previously had offi ces on Collins St Morgan Brooks provides free advice and and commercial mortgage loans for clients Report setting out the 10 most common and Flinders Lane and moved to Brisbane. information for anyone with questions about who may fi nd it challenging to get a loan mistakes borrowers make when applying Coming back to Melbourne all these years home and commercial loan. due to existing exposure to other lenders for a loan. It’s never quite as simple as just later, we are aiming to gain a foothold www.morganbrooks.com.au or simply self-employed individuals with fi lling in the boxes and crossing your fi ngers. in Docklands,” company founder and [email protected] complex fi nancial statements. Today, lenders are adopting diff erent rates managing director Richard Aulsebrook said. 1800 801 999. Even more expertise from lawyers available within the fi rm. For a mid-sized Many Docklanders will have fi rm, a signifi cant number of their lawyers are accredited specialists in their chosen become familiar with the tone fi eld of expertise. and style of lawyers Tolhurst “For a lawyer to be an accredited specialist Druce Emerson (TDE) – the city we have had to undertake post-graduate qualifi cations, conducted by the Law fi rm that adopted our suburb Institute of Victoria in our chosen area of some years ago. expertise,” Mr Harvey said. “Th is makes us amongst the most experienced and competent legal And no doubt, news of a merger with practitioners in our fi elds within Victoria,” another similar-sized city law fi rm, Pearce Mr Harvey said. Webster Dugdales, (PWD) has been cause Mr Harvey said it was equally important for celebration at the newly merged fi rm. for him and his staff to feel that they were Th e good news for clients is that the giving their clients value. new fi rm is just a larger version of the old. “You need to come to work and enjoy what Former TDE partner, Randall Bradshaw you do. We all gain great satisfaction out of explained that PWD was chosen simply assisting our clients and solving their legal because it shared a similar culture. issues,” he said. “One of the reasons I thought a merger because of shared values and principles. undertake for our clients in family law and Underpinning all this is a personal could work was the two fi rms were so He said, although nothing was left to wills, probate, estates and trusts.” approach – and PWD has been doing this for compatible, with our people, expertise and chance, he felt he could have done the deal “In these areas we assist individuals and generations. our attitudes to practising law,” Mr Bradshaw on a handshake. families and we want to be their trusted Founded in 1907 by Alfred Pearce, the fi rm said. Th ere’s a quiet, understated strength and advisers over the course of a lifetime. Th is is one of Melbourne’s oldest. In 1921, Pearce In the six months since the merger, Mr sense of empathy and expertise that defi nes means that we conduct the full range of joined Clarence Webster and their sons Bradshaw said clients had remained engaged the people at the new fi rm – now called work in these areas from day-to-day issues and grandsons continued the tradition as and happy and that the people-focussed Pearce Webster Dugdales. to solving highly complex legal problems,” Pearce and Webster until 1993 when the fi rm charm still remains. “Like TDE, we’re about building he said. merged with Dugdale, Dimmick and Stevens “Clients are perfectly happy with the new generational relationships with individuals, Small business owners will also get to become Pearce Webster Dugdales. arrangement because, it’s the same culture families and businesses,” Mr Harvey said. particular value as clients of PWD. Mr Harvey said the latest merger with here,” he said. To assist its clients, the fi rm has expertise “Often, small business owners undertake Tolhurst Druce & Emmerson had resulted in In April TDE staff packed up their fi les in wills, probate, estates and trusts, family quite a number of property and contractual an update to its logo and image. from 520 Bourke St and moved into PWD’s law, commercial and business law, property dealings. Once again, we have the expertise As an indication of the seamlessness of the offi ces at 379 Collins St. law and litigation, mediation and alternative to assist with any level of business issue merger, Pearce Webster Dugdales has also PWD partner Glenn Harvey said that the dispute resolution services. they may be facing. We can off er them the adopted TDE’s logo style and corporate ethic merger had gone well and that the new fi rm Mr Harvey likened relationships with his same level of expertise, but with a more of, “Working with individuals, families and has around 45 staff members. fi rm to how people relate to their GP. personalised level of service, than on off er business.” “All things considered, it’s been “We often see people at stages of their lives from many larger city law fi rms,” Mr Harvey Th is all bodes well for Docklanders who remarkably harmonious,” he said. when they are vulnerable and under stress said. now have a bigger and better local legal fi rm Mr Harvey also said the merger worked – particularly in relation to the work we PWD is proud of the level of expertise to call their own.

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Question: What is your favourite thing about Spring? DOCKLANDS

AWAK KONGOR, 22, KINGS PARK, RETAIL SUDIP BANJARA, 20, ESSENDON, STUDENT SHIRLEY FORCEY, TAROONA, TASMANIA, RETIRED

Th ere are so many things! I love the fl owers, the I love spring – it’s defi nitely the queen of the I love seeing the trees coming into bloom, with all sunshine and the spring fashion. Th e sunshine is seasons! I also like the cool weather in the mid- the blossoms, and the new leaves appearing. I also probably the best part – it’s where I get my energy season between winter and spring. It’s not too hot like the baby birds! from! and not too cold.

IKA SAPUTI, 25, CBD ASEP BUDIANTO, 28, CBD, STUDENT SHAUN WANG, 24, DOCKLANDS, STUDENT

I like that the weather is not too cold like winter Defi nitely the weather because of the clothes I can Th e temperature is the best part, because it is and not too hot like summer. It’s the perfect time wear. It’s also good weather to go out all the time. much warmer than winter. Th is year winter was of year for a picnic and to enjoy diff erent places so long so the weather is good now to go out and around Melbourne. enjoy life.

Christmas fun for community By David Amaya fi nd your voice in this choir that encourages Docklanders to come together. Top Class Christmas Community Day Kids Craft comes with loads of events to Children will fi nd a hub to let their creativity fl y through this craft session. Th ere will be kick off the festive season. some surprises by the chefs at Saluministi.

Th is series of popular Docklands activities Sunday Music Lounge will take place at Library at Th e Dock and Th e local favourite Sunday Music Lounge is Buluk Park from 10am-3pm on December 6. back with a bang, launching on November Th e full program will be available on the 26 with singing duo Liona and Janna Tatafu. library’s website in mid November. Tatafu will perform some of their latest music with touches of Soul, RnB, Blues Here are just some of the activities to and Reggae. Th is session has been moved celebrate the Christmas community day. forward due to the Christmas Community Day, but will give an early feel of the festive Bake off cheer with music. Also enjoy the Indie pop Your secret Christmas baking recipes will by Melbourne artist Yeo Choong. Yeo is be welcomed at the Docklands residents participating in a mentorship program for bake off that shares the sweetness brought creative producers at Library at Th e Dock by the holidays. Bring on your inner sweet and will showcase his talent at the library in tooth and participate in fi ve categories: the coming months. Chrissylicious, All I Want for Xmas, Th e Brightest Star, How Santa Got His Belly and open 24/7 | How Santa Lost His Belly. Th ere are also kids categories for the creative young ones to get sexy & wild | their baking hats on. A small token prize is awarded to each category winner and the non-competitive bake off is all about the genuine escorts | community. To participate, send an email to [email protected]

Open Door Singers Listen to the beautiful Christmas carols brought by Docklands’ very own choir and join in to explore your own talent. You don’t have to be a professional singer to

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SKYPAD Living Activating vertical villages

Th e Heart Foundation has long advocated walkable neighbourhoods with connected streets and open spaces to promote physical activity, but what opportunities are there in our high-density vertical villages?

One popular future view of high-density door, except it is bright green with a stripe living is that people will give up their cars down the middle. But when you swivel it and become “active transport users” – down, it becomes a ping pong table (though walking, cycling and running for trams, not regulation size). trains and buses. Continuing the theme of dual use, there And Dr Jennifer Kent, a research fellow at are also multi-function tables which switch the University of Sydney, agrees that there from being, for example, a pool table to a is certainly a relationship between high dining table. Or there are ones that double density built environments and physical as a pool table and an air hockey rink that activity. However she also notes that “… may also convert into a dining or boardroom higher housing density alone will not make table. people more or less active.” Local manufacturer, All Table Sports, So what activity options are available for makes a range of these in their factory in us of the vertical villages? Moorabbin, and Enzo of All Table Sports says Of course there are our increasingly well- that if you have something in mind that they appointed (if not always used) building gyms don’t already have, talk to him about making along with such well-established notions as one specially tailored for your compact walking groups (though it would be useful if their buildings. Her vertical transportation bit contentious in Melbourne at the current space. our community associations could compile concept resembles the front half of a time). Th is also could be an option for those this information in a central location!). bike attached to a vertical rail, which is Moving on from bikes, there are also vertical villages fortunate enough to have I have also heard conversations about the fi tted to the side of buildings (or even options that can be undertaken in the common areas for resident socialising. use of internal stairs for some friendly inter- scaff olding!). It is powered by a continuous privacy of our own apartments. Now let the games begin! building vertical racing – our own Eureka cyclical movement and balanced with Too small you say? If you would like links to the research or Climb. counterweights, meaning that it is only one’s Th e Holy Grail remains dual function organisations mentioned, please visit and Th oughts were that this could be an own body weight that needs to be overcome. and there are a few cool things I have come like SkyPad Living on Facebook. annual event starting at Docklands, moving Not convinced? across. the next year to Southbank and then to the Th ere are some other interesting things Table tennis anyone? CBD. happening with bikes – such as Daan German designer Tobias Fräenzel has Janette Corcoran If the idea of stair racing is unappealing, Roosegaarde’s smog free bike which created the Ping Pong Door – a two-in-one Apartment living expert aff air that stores a fold-out ping pong table Royal College of Art graduate Elena Larrib generates clean air as you pedal. While still https://www.facebook.com/ has designed Vycle, a pedal-powered, at the concept stage, the Dutch designer in your doorway. Th e table tennis door is SkyPadLiving/ vertical transportation system that sees the bike being implemented through literally a door that hinges forward from its eliminates the need for stairs or lifts by bike sharing programs such as Mobike in centre to become a ping pong table. allowing high-rise dwellers to cycle up China (though such an approach might be a When not in use, it looks like a regular

Chamber Update Harbour Town is rebranding We began the evening at the beautifully Get exposed information about upcoming events and Harbour Town Melbourne renovated Woolshed Pub with President By becoming a chamber member you activations; and Johanna Maxwell welcoming all. expose yourself to over $1000 worth of ■ Member fi rst promotion. is becoming Th e District A convivial aff air led to some great incentives! Our members include the largest business networking before the guests headed off Docklands, a new shopping Becoming a Docklands Chamber of in the Docklands precinct such as the AFL, to the Wonderland Spiegeltent, currently Commerce member should be your fi rst step Harbour Town and Th e Atlantic Group but oasis for Melbourne featuring a homed at the corner of LaTrobe St and in doing business in the precinct. Benefi ts we also have a multitude of sole traders. Harbour Esplanade. Two and a half hours of retail centre re-launch. fl owing from a micro membership ($100) Our three purposes are to promote laughs ensued with Peter Helliar headlining include: Docklands, promote our member businesses the acts. H&M, Cotton On and other exciting Two tickets to all our network events, and advocate on behalf of the precinct. Keep an eye out for our next event as they retailers are now open in a new village for dinners and special occasions. We have We think we do it really well but we’d love are fully subscribed within days of release. Docklands. A new entertainment precinct, between six and eight of these each year and your feedback. After all, we exist to promote fresh food hall, Marriott Hotel, residences, feature our member’s businesses; you. commercial offi ces and open public spaces Docklands Chamber of Commerce A business listing on our website – www. Our executive committee, executive offi cer are also coming soon. docklandscc.com.au – which ranks on the and media director are all available to be Th e exciting transformation in several AGM front page of Google for basically all search reached at any time. If you’d like to know stages will deliver a vibrant destination Th e Docklands Chamber of Commerce terms related to Docklands; more then please visit our website – www. will hold its annual general meeting on that is truly Melbourne, a natural hub for ■ A minimum spend on social media docklandscc.com.au November 16 beginning at 5.30pm at Oscar’s community spirit and engagement. With advertising equal to your membership Table, NewQuay Promenade. an active calendar of events, festivals, investment primarily through our All current fi nancial members are invited attractions and community activities, it will Facebook profi le with 128k followers; off er unique experiences every day. It’s a to nominate for positions on the executive committee with voting for the positions ■ First in fi rst served sponsored tickets to place with something for everyone. Shane Wylie of president, vice president, treasurer and external events; Media Director secretary to occur on the night. ■ Approved posting and advertising A full crowd packed our latest All current positions will be vacated prior www.docklandscc.com.au through our newsletter; network event to the meeting. Nominations are due by A full contingent of 50 DCC members and close of business Monday, November 6 and ■ Access to our invite-only Docklands guests packed our latest network event on details of the event are posted on our website stakeholder forums where the movers Friday, October 6. – www.docklandscc.com.au/blog/ and shakers of Melbourne share the latest

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Elite women share their inspiration By Julie Cantrill

Th e Australian Women’s Ice Hockey League (AWIHL) summer season is underway at O’Brien Group Arena, with Melbourne Ice Women’s (MIW) team playing the Brisbane Goannas on October 28.

Champions for four years running, MIW’s winning streak came to an end earlier this year when the Sydney Sirens and Brisbane Goannas took fi rst and second place. Melbourne Ice Women in action. Photo courtesy of Richard Costello. Determined to win back the McKowen Cup, MIW have added some talented new players and have taken on two new imports. Th ree career, I think of the fun we’ve had and will began about fi ve years ago after watching and setting goals helps me focus my energy new recruits to the 2017/18 team are Jessica continue to have. Th at’s what drives me.” a Rangers game in New York. Despite not to the season I am preparing for. Consistency Pinkerton, Kim Lo and Kathrin (Ketta) knowing any of the rules it still seemed like is key, and fi nding time for rest and recovery Scheuerlein. Kim’s inspiration comes from the team. “Th e a really fun, exciting, yet challenging sport is much needed.” best part about being selected for MIW is Th ey are excited to be playing and keen to to be a part of. I then enrolled in beginner getting to train with some pretty talented Ice hockey has been Ketta’s favourite sport show fans why they have been chosen to hockey school at both OBGA and Oakleigh ladies,” she said. since she was 14. Having grown up in represent the premier ice hockey team. and soon enough hockey had taken over my Germany, she moved to Melbourne in 2000 life,” she said. Ketta’s role model is Hilary Knight. “She has and began playing with the Oakleigh Angels. Sources of inspiration always been my inspiration. She is amazing Learning a new sport is rewarding but being During this time, several ice rinks closed in Sometimes our sources of inspiration are to watch. I love the way she forechecks the an elite player requires dedication. Jessica Victoria so Ketta moved into inline hockey, close to us while others we admire from afar. puck and creates scoring opportunities said: “Preparation starts long before that playing in their national team. Jessica, our new import, said: “Th roughout involving her whole line. She never gives opening game. Physically, eating a balanced “I’ve been dying to get back on the ice so my journey I have faced a lot of adversity but up and plays aggressive and clever. She has diet, staying hydrated and regular off -ice last year I made the decision to hang up my the one thing that always got me through also been quietly working in the background training is very important.” inline skates and go back to ice only. I have and inspired me to keep going was the love developing the NWHL,” Ketta said. “Emotionally, I try to get the proper amount also been dreaming about being part of a and passion my dad showed me.” Dedication to the sport of sleep each night, while sticking to a professional hockey team like MIW and now “He taught me a special kind of strength. schedule keeps me accountable and helps here I am. I am really excited about new Whenever I need inspiration I think of the Kim has risen to the new challenge of me stay stress free! Mentally, I fi nd it very challenges I face as a player and being part countless hours my dad devoted to my playing ice hockey with enthusiasm. “It all important to visualise. Keeping a clear mind of a new team,” she said.