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„ New artwork for NewQuay. „ Climate commissioner Page 5 visits Docklands. Page 13

„ Council to appeal Supreme „ Pollution fl oods Court Watergate decision. Docklands waterways. Page 3 Page 4 Visitors cost us $30 each By Bethany Williams

Destination Docklands only attracted about 5000 people to Docklands with the $150,000 it was given by the City of Melbourne as compensation for the cancellation of last New Year’s Eve 9.30 fi reworks.

Th e marketing body conducted four events for future funding, Destination Docklands in lieu of the fi reworks and spent nearly $30 said 5000 people attended both its Christmas for each visitor it attracted. markets and Australia Day events. Th e council’s $150,000 was spent on Farewell According to Arts and Laughs festival to Summer, Tennis on Ice, Melbourne Food organiser Melissa Head, about 4000 and Wine Festival at Harbour Esplanade and people attended. Destination Docklands Welcome to Winter. contributed 50 per cent of the marketing eff ort for the festival and is, accordingly, Figures collected by Docklands News, credited with 50 per cent of the attendance. through post-event discussion with Destination Docklands and observation, Around 100 people participated in the Water indicate that approximately 5030 people Ratrace Corporate Challenge. attended the fi reworks replacement events. Th ese fi gures, combined with the 5030 Th is fi gure does not include people who attendees to the NYE compensation events, visited the Farewell to Summer sand result in an approximate attendance of sculpture installation, but does include 17,130 at all Destination Docklands events. attendees to the Farewell to Summer – Dig Destination Docklands CEO Anita Docklands event. Donnelly said nearly all the attendance Th e approximate attendance fi gure of 5030 fi gures collected by Docklands News were people calculates to an average of $29 spent inaccurate, despite most of them having per attendee to each event. been provided by her organisation. Ms Donnelly said Destination Docklands Last fi nancial year, Destination Docklands held 13 events in 2012-2013 and attracted Heels over head for holidays spent $600,000 attracting visitors to 48,124 people to Docklands. However, Ms Docklands through events and marketing. Donnelly did not reply to Docklands News’ Acrobat Ty Fitzsimons amazed onlookers when he showed off his Apart from the NYE compensation events, requests for itemisation of these fi gures. other 2012-2013 events included support She said her 48,124 fi gure did not include circus skills at NewQuay last month. for the Arts and Laughs Festival, a Water visitors to the Farewell to Summer sand Ratrace Corporate Challenge, four Christmas Ty will appear in the Winter Wonderland For a complete guide to holiday fun in sculptures that were installed on Harbour markets and an Australia Day event. Circus Spectacular at the Wonderland Docklands, head to page 15. Esplanade for two weeks which had attracted Spiegeltent this month. In its successful submission to the council “hundreds, if not thousands” of people.

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Suite 108, 198 Harbour Esplanade PO Box 23008 Docklands 8012 Tel: 8689 7979 Fax: 9602 2929 is a priority www.docklandsnews.com.au Advertising City of Melbourne is working Tel: 8689 7979 Fax: 9602 2929 to establish Docklands as a [email protected] local port. Reader contributions are welcome. Please send articles and images to [email protected] At the May 29 Docklands Community Forum, City of Melbourne city design Th e deadline for the August edition is director Rob Adams said council was July 25. progressing the concept of a local port with State Government. Follow us on Twitter Th e comment was made in response to Justice slams @Docklands_News discussion about the diffi culty in activating Docklands’ waterways and waterfront due to Like us on Facebook the involvement of multiple authorities. Docklands News As it stands, around 16 pieces of legislation council lawyers govern Docklands’ waterways, making it diffi cult to cut through the red tape when the Supreme Court, were contrary to “basic To download our iPad app, trying to introduce new initiatives on the water. A Supreme Court justice has authority” and “erroneously led the BAB into simply scan the QR code below: an error”. At the Melbourne Waterfront Forum described submissions made last year, attendees agreed that a single by City of Melbourne’s lawyers He referred to a document that was tendered waterways authority that governed Victoria by the council’s lawyers as a page of the BCA Harbour and the lower Yarra would during the Watergate Building but was actually a page from a guide to the overcome the current stalemate. Appeals Board (BAB) hearings BCA, and said the court had been “misled”. According to a council spokesperson, City as “unbelievable”. “… Th is court was misled by the tendering of of Melbourne’s waterways unit has been a page that was claimed to be a page of the researching waterways governance for the Building Code of Australia when it wasn’t,” On June 3 Justice Beach heard an application past 15 months, with the aim of fi nding Justice Beach said. from council’s lawyer Trevor Wallwork for a more eff ective management model for an indemnity certifi cate to be granted for the Justice Beach also referred to submissions Victoria Harbour and the lower Yarra. cost of the Supreme Court appeal. made by council’s lawyer, Tim Margetts, “Numerous studies, dating back as far An indemnity certifi cate generally entitles relating to the opinions of the municipal as 1999, have been commissioned by a party to reimbursement from the Appeal building surveyor and relied upon in the various government departments. Th e Costs Board for legal costs incurred due to BAB’s determination. subsequent reports have been unanimous circumstances beyond its control. “… I was less than impressed with in recommending fundamental reform and the majority promote a single management Justice Beach refused the application and propositions, which your leader never in any authority,” the spokesperson said. said the submissions made by council led way resiled from, which involved what he the BAB into an error. said was the proprietary of eff ectively calling Th e spokesperson said the research witnesses to give their opinions as to what the In May, Justice Beach ordered the case had shown limited options for a single words of the code meant,” Justice Beach said. management authority, but one option sits back to the BAB, saying that the board within existing legislation and involves the had misinterpreted the Building Code of Justice Beach declined to issue an indemnity declaration of a local port. Australia (BCA) and ordered council to pay certifi cate for the appeal and questioned appellant Paul Salter’s legal costs. why he would exercise the court’s discretion According to the spokesperson, there are 14 In March, the BAB had upheld building to grant a certifi cate in a case where “… local ports in Victoria and councils manage submissions were made which just should for of these. orders the City of Melbourne had issued in 2011 against Mr Salter’s Docklands never have been made.” “Th e local port management structure is Executive Apartments. On June 12 the City of Melbourne lodged an considered worthy of further investigation Mr Salter then successfully appealed the appeal against the Supreme Court’s decision due to the legal precedence, relative BAB’s decision at the Supreme Court. to return the case to the BAB, in the Victorian simplicity and the ability to study operating Court of Appeal (see the story on page 3). models. Th e waterways unit is currently At the indemnity certifi cate hearing Justice preparing a report for Council,” the Beach said it seemed to him that council’s A date for the fi rst appeal hearing is yet to be spokesperson said. submissions, both before the BAB and in scheduled.

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Please support our advertisers because without them we would have no Docklands News ISSUE 88 DOCKLANDS NEWS 3 Council to appeal short-stay decision Th is is despite the fact that Justice Beach City of Melbourne is appealing dismissed council’s application for an indemnity certifi cate with respect to costs on the Supreme Court’s decision June 3 (see the story on page 2). to return the Watergate short- Th e grounds for the appeal provided in the stay apartment case back to the notice of appeal are: Building Appeals Board (BAB). „ Th e judge erred in law in holding that the BAB misconstrued the BCA, by its fi nding that Mr Salter’s use of Watergate On June 12, council lodged an appeal in apartments for short-term commercial the Victorian Court of Appeal against the accommodation was a permitted use of a Supreme Court decision. Class 2 building; On May 30, Supreme Court Justice Beach had „ Th e judge erred in law in holding that the instructed the BAB to rehear the case, saying BAB misconstrued the meaning of the that the board had incorrectly interpreted the word dwelling; Building Code of Australia (BCA). „ Th e judge erred in law by not taking into Justice Beach also ordered council to pay account the BAB’s fi nding of fact that Docklands Executive Apartment operator, Mr Salter’s use of the apartment was not Paul Salter’s appeal costs, which are believed permitted under Class 2 of the BCA; to be in the vicinity of $70,000 to $80,000. „ Th e judge erred in law by overturning the Mr Salter had successfully appealed the BAB’s basis for upholding the building decision of the BAB to affi rm building orders on the grounds there was no orders issued by council against short-term evidence of changed use, when the BAB operators in the Watergate building in 2011. made a fi nding of fact that the use of the Watergate is a Class 2 building according to apartments was most like a hotel; the BCA but the building orders demanded „ Th e judge erred in law by failing to take short-term accommodation operators comply into account a section of the Building Act, with building regulations applicable to Class 3 which was the basis of the BAB’s decision buildings such as hotels and rooming houses. to uphold the building order; and After lodging its appeal, council released the „ Th e judge erred in law by disregarding the Zombie dance thrills locals following statement: “Th e City of Melbourne BAB’s fi nding of fact that the apartments’ believes the earlier decision of the Building use for short-term accommodation Around 50 local residents and workers came together Appeals Board was correct in determining that resulted in a danger to life and safety the use of the building for this purpose is not and therefore was a proper basis for at the Hub last month in order to master the moves to permitted under the Building Code of Australia.” upholding the building order. Michael Jackson’s “Th riller”. Council has said it will not comment further Mr Salter said he believed the Supreme on the case until the appeal is complete. Court decision was very clear, well reasoned It was the kind of dance-off that hasn’t been appreciation with wine connoisseur Ben and an accurate legal interpretation. According to City of Melbourne’s notice of seen in Docklands since its days as a rave Knight. Bookings are essential. hotspot. appeal, it is appealing each of Justice Beach’s “I am confi dent that the Supreme Court To book contact the Hub on 8622 4822. orders and is seeking that they be set aside. decision will be upheld in the Court of the Th e “Th riller” dance class was one of the Appeal,” he said. Hub’s free, monthly Lunchbox sessions, When: Th ursday, July 11 from 12.30pm until Th e council is seeking that Mr Salter’s which continue to grow in popularity. 1.15pm. Supreme Court appeal be dismissed and that Th e date of the fi rst Victorian Court of Mr Salter pays the council’s costs. Appeal hearing is yet to be scheduled. Next month’s Lunchbox session is wine Where: Th e Hub, 80 Harbour Esplanade. Luxury Waterfront Living Marina Homes, at its Finest Unsurpassed Lifestyle

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Docklands’ waterways were polluted by tonnes of rubbish and debris last month, following heavy rain.

According to a City of Melbourne upper sections of the Yarra River, but during spokesperson, the Yarra River and Victoria events of heavy rain, it appears the traps Harbour were inundated with fl ood debris, overfl ow quickly. washed down the system following heavy With multiple authorities, including the rain on June 1. Department of Environment and Primary “Due to the amount of debris, resources are Industries, Parks Victoria, City of Melbourne stretched – with normal harbour cleaning and Melbourne Water, having governance temporarily on hold while eff orts are over diff erent parts of the river, it’s hard to concentrated in the worst aff ected areas,” the determine who is responsible for managing spokesperson said. the pollution problem. “Th is course of action has proven to be the Mr Cayzer said he believed the health of most productive with the City of Melbourne’s Melbourne’s waterways was everybody’s harbour cleaning contractor removing large responsibility. amounts of non-organic matter.” But he said he would like an authority to take Rubbish and litter was seen throughout control of the issue. Docklands’ waterways, with a large cluster “Yes I’d like somebody, an authority, to of plastic bottles and other litter observed at come out and say a river committee is going NewQuay. to do this and this is how we’re going to do Local dragon boaters also reported having to Th e litter and debris build-up at Yarra’s Edge last month. it,” he said. paddle through rubbish in the days following “I don’t believe it’s about rubbish in the the storm. “We’ve had storms that have impacted on the storms. On one occasion he saw an entire marina. I don’t believe it’s about who’s going marina in a much bigger manner,” he said. outdoor setting fl oat down. Yarra’s Edge was one of the worst aff ected to clean it up. It’s about who’s going to stop it areas in Docklands. Mr Cayzer said defl ector booms in place at Th e most recent storm saw a small boat fl oat happening.” the entrance of the marina weren’t able to down the river from Abbotsford and get stuck Th e City of Melbourne spokesperson said Mr Cayzer suggested that one solution would stop everything entering the marina. on one of the marina’s defl ector booms. more than 40 cubic metres of debris was be to divert litter and debris into diff erent removed from Marina YE at Yarra’s Edge in He said the clean up following the storm took Mr Cayzer also noticed hundreds of plastic areas for collection. the week after the storm. four days, with help from City of Melbourne planter guards fl oat down the river and Mr Cayzer said the river was one of and its waterways cleaning contractor. believes they were used in a large-scale According to Marina YE manager Alan Cayzer, Melbourne’s key attractions and, from a planting activity. rubbish in the harbour was not unusual and Mr Cayzer said he had witnessed plenty tourism perspective, keeping it clean should the after-eff ect of the recent storm was minor. of rubbish fl oat down the river following Parks Victoria operates litter traps in the be a priority.

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An artist’s impression of the project. New art project for NewQuay

An underutilised public space at NewQuay will be transformed by the largest art collaboration ever seen in Docklands.

Th e Conder Plaza, at the intersection of He said the sculptures were chosen because the Conder, Boyd and Th e Quays, will soon they represented diff erent typologies of become “Monument Park”. public sculpture, and also for the way they looked when draped. Th e $2 million landscape-based artwork is being funded through MAB’s urban art Th e sculptures will be broken open to reveal contribution for Th e Quays and Harbour One. colourful interiors, which are hoped to provide places to explore, shelter in and play amongst. Melbourne artist Callum Morton has been commissioned to create the artwork and “Taking something that pre-exists, altering it said it would transform the space into a and creating a world inside of it is something “magical, imaginary place.” that’s common to my work,” Mr Morton said. Th e concept for the project is of a concrete Parts of the concrete carpet will have holes, An artist’s impression of the project. carpet featuring the pattern of the original allowing trees, grass and greenery to emerge, Hoddle Grid plan for Melbourne. while vines will also creep up the sides of the sculptures. Although the project is funded by MAB, the Place Plan. It will appear as though the carpet is draped development involves collaboration with Th ese included having a civic focus, over the site, rising and falling as it covers Th e sculptures will also be lit at night, Places Victoria and with City of Melbourne, providing intimacy and shelter and being diff erent objects. creating another atmosphere in the space. which will take ownership of the work upon artful and playful. completion. Th e objects are a range of sculptures that can Seating will be available on a lawn area, According to Mr Morton the space will be be found across Melbourne, including Vault, around the lawn and inside the sculptures. MAB project development manager Jenny intimate and contained and will provide Burke and Wills and Marquis of Linlithgow, Th e overriding Melbourne theme of the Psihogios said Mr Morton’s design had been space for local, small-scale events rather which, when covered, create a range of artwork is intended to provide a link selected from a group of four artists who were than big events. variety of interesting shapes. between Docklands and the city. asked to submit proposals for the space. Ms Psihogios said it was hoped the project According to Mr Morton, the sculptures “Docklands has always been spoken about as She said the proposals were assessed against would be completed at the end of the year, selected are ones that have moved around an area separate to the city. I like the idea of the key principles of a design brief that drew lining up with the expected completion of the city quite a lot in their lifetimes. connecting it with the city,” Mr Morton said. heavily from the Docklands Community and Th e Quays.

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NAB’s new building at 700 Bourke St is the latest addition to Docklands’ thriving commercial sector.

Th e 16-storey building was completed in property Monica Klyscz, the building off ers May, almost six weeks ahead of schedule, staff a greater choice of work environment. following an almost two-year construction. Permanent desks seem to be a thing of the Staff move in this month, and the building past for NAB staff . While they’ll have an Catherine McLay and Georgia Melville at the opening of the exhibition. will eventually be home to 6000 NAB anchor space in the building, staff will be employees. free to work in a variety of spaces. Docklands News got a sneak peak inside last Spaces available include meeting rooms, month and fi rst impressions were of large, conference rooms, quiet rooms, work Shining light on the light-fi lled, open-plan spaces. booths, collaboration tables, team huddle Th e building was developed by owner CBUS spaces, informal meeting spaces and desks. Property, designed by Woods Bagot and built Th e building also features a childcare centre mission’s past by Brookfi eld Multiplex. with capacity for 60 children. Th e centre includes an outdoor play area. By Sean Car It’s the second Docklands offi ce for NAB, which last year extended its lease at 800 But the outdoor space isn’t just for the kids. Bourke St until 2027. A rooftop garden on the 14th fl oor will also Th e Mission to Seafarers is currently presenting an exhibition NAB’s 700 Bourke project manager, provide staff with fresh air. celebrating 150 years of operation in Victoria at the World Trade Roger Macmorran, said NAB had made a According to Ms Klyscz, 700 Bourke’s Centre’s Atrium Gallery. commitment to stay in Docklands. innovative design will facilitate greater He said 700 Bourke was expected to become connectivity in how people, customers and the natural meeting point between NAB’s the community work together. Th e Refl ections of the Sea exhibit showcases general public of the work done here. Pulling other offi ces at 500 and 800 Bourke St. In addition to work environments, the a selection of stained glass windows from together this exhibition has reinforced this Th e building capitalises on its unique building also provides 4000 sqm of the mission’s historic chapel in Docklands great work and also brought to light some triangular shape with a central atrium that community space. alongside a range of historic photographs. new stories.” allows greater visibility between fl oors. A customer and community lounge and a Th e exhibition, which runs until July 5, Mission CEO Andrea Fleming said the With modern technology facilitating 250 seat seminar room known as “Th e Hall” shares the stories of the people and events stained glass windows were a tribute to the greater fl exibility when it comes to work will be made available for business and that have helped shape the mission. many dedicated people who had contributed environments, 700 Bourke St is designed in community partners on request. Georgia Melville, exhibition curator and to the mission during its existence. a way that allows staff to work in diff erent A 320-seat theatrette known as “Th e Arena” mission historian, said gallery goers had locations within the building. “I guess we take for granted that the windows will be open to the public, with access received the exhibit positively so far. are actually there and we look at them for According to NAB’s head of commercial available via ground fl oor retailers. “Th e response has been very positive, with their beauty and for their age but they all everyone who has visited the exhibition have a story and those stories have been learning something new,” she said. revealed partly in this exhibition,” she said. Together with volunteering co-curator “It predominantly brings to light the Catherine McLay and a host of other important role that ministry played and that dedicated volunteers, Ms Melville said the chapel played in the lives of seafarers that curating this collection had been a and still does today.” secondary role in helping raise awareness of Th e Mission to Seafarers is a global the mission’s work. organisation and operates in 240 ports and “Th e heritage collection held by the mission continues to provide support to 1.3 million provides evidence of the amazing social seafarers around the world. history of this place,” she said. For more information on the exhibition and “It helps tell the stories of the mission to the mission visit Brookfi eld Multiplex’s Andrew Morgan, CBUS property’s Jon Pievey, NAB’s Monica Klyscz and Roger Macmorran and provide greater awareness amongst the www.missiontoseafarers.com.au Woods Bagot’s Simon Pole.

Please support our advertisers because without them we would have no Docklands News ISSUE 88 DOCKLANDS NEWS 7 Strategy for Simon hands over the recreational keys to NewQuay fi shing

Simon Duffi eld leaves City of Melbourne is working to NewQuay this month after ensure Docklands’ position as seven years as the area’s Melbourne’s prime recreational precinct manager. fi shing hub.

Mr Duffi eld (pictured right) is leaving A $22,0000 State Government grant will fund Docklands in order to take up a position the development of a Docklands recreational a little closer to home. He’ll be working in fi shing strategy. medical-related real estate in Glen Iris. According to Water Minister Peter Walsh, the Mr Duffi eld said he had seen many changes money was funded from recreational fi shing in Docklands over the past seven years. licence proceeds, which meant fi shers’ money was going back into the pastime they “It’s easy to forget how far it’s really come,” enjoyed. Mr Duffi eld said. Th e strategy, to be developed by City of Mr Duffi eld said his favourite part about Melbourne, will identify: working in NewQuay was spending sunny days walking along the promenade. He also „ Fishing precincts and no-fi shing zones; said he had made some great friends while „ working in the area. Required infrastructure; Mr Duffi eld said he felt he was leaving „ Ways to ensure the interaction between NewQuay at a time when it is just about to anglers and other members of the public turn a corner. is safe; and “NewQuay and Docklands just have so much „ Th e types of fi shing to be endorsed. going for them and we have stakeholders Docklands is already a popular fi shing who are committed to making NewQuay a location and it’s understood the strategy success,” he said. aims to identify ways of improving the Mr Duffi eld’s last day as NewQuay Precinct locale to foster the growing recreational Manager is July 5. fi shing community.

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Please support our advertisers because without them we would have no Docklands News 8 DOCKLANDS NEWS ISSUE 88 Rotary returns Southern Th e Rotary Club of Star Docklands has returned to its hometown after a brief jaunt rebranded across the river. Th e embattled Southern Star Th e club had been holding joint meetings with the Rotary Club of Southbank in Observation Wheel has been Southbank since February, but recently rebranded the Melbourne Star returned to home turf. Observation Wheel. Club president Joseph Ebbage said the group had returned because it made sense for the Th e new name was revealed at the Docklands club to have a physical presence An artist’s impression of the pedestrian canopy. Australian Tourism Exchange trade event in in Docklands. Sydney in April. Th e club is now holding one-hour meetings A new website has been launched and new at the Harbour Kitchen on Victoria Harbour signage has been posted on the hoarding Promenade each Th ursday from 7.30am and Food and art is surrounding the wheel. welcomes new members. “Th e new name, Melbourne Star Th e club’s fi rst Rotary event since returning Observation Wheel, refl ects the importance to Docklands will be next month. and relevance the star will have on opening, A fundraising breakfast will be held on a good start embracing Melbourne for Melburnians and August 15 and will be the start of a breakfast visitors alike,” a spokesperson said. “Q and A” series. Th e fi rst stage of Collins Square’s retail will open this month. According to the spokesperson, the new “Th e fi rst breakfast will be about connecting name was just one of a range of new with Indonesia and raising money for Collins Square features a 10,000 sqm retail Collins Square is also set to become home to initiatives and features incorporated into the Australian Rotary projects in Indonesia,” Mr precinct and the fully leased stage one area a large-scale art installation. design and build process. Ebbage said. opens this month, with 17 tenants, all of which Th e pedestrian canopy (pictured) is by artist Th e spokesperson declined to comment are restaurants or part of “Th e Lunch Room”. Th e breakfast, at Harbour Kitchen, will Dion Horstmans and will be the size of an on the nature of the other new features and include guest speakers and will cost $40 “Th e Lunch Room” is a dining area off ering Olympic pool, spanning from the Lantern initiatives. per person. a range of cuisines including Spanish, Asian building at 707 Collins St to the front of 727 Th e observation wheel was redesigned and modern Australian. Collins St. To book your seat contact Mr Ebbage on following the failure of the previous structure 0407 543 340 or at Collins Square retail will eventually house 50 An installation date for the artwork has not in January 2009 after just 40 days [email protected]. retail tenants and will open in three stages. been set. of operation. progressive dinner at WTC Wharf WHEN Every Wednesday night (commencing 1st May 2013) TIME 6.6.30pm3 & 7.30pm sittings TICKETS $55 per person BOOKINGS (03) 9629 9228 laural @wtcmelbourne.com.au

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Open Channel moved into its new home at Docklands Studios last month, the perfect location for the screen-industry training organisation.

Open Channel has been based in Docklands, at Shed 4 in Victoria Harbour, for the past seven years. However, late last year Places Victoria notifi ed the organisation that its lease was expiring and wouldn’t be renewed. Places Victoria general manager Simon Wilson said the space was required from mid-2013 to make way for the construction of the community boating hub. A grant from the education department came in handy, providing the funds needed to construct a new building at the Docklands Studios. Open Channel is now set up in three demountable-style buildings, featuring a reception, offi ce, classroom and editing suite. While the buildings may seem to be of a Local worker Sean Stuart following the raising of the big top. Picture: Nicole Cleary. temporary nature, according to new executive Open Channel executive director Marc Gracie shows off director Marc Gracie, Open Channel plans to the new offi ce. stay in Docklands long-term. According to Mr Gracie, the transition across Mr Gracie joined Open Channel in January Cavalia opens this month the harbour was relatively smooth. this year, following the resignation of his predecessor Jennie Hughes. Equestrian and performing arts spectacular, Cavalia, will open Open Channel’s 10 staff members are now He’s worked in the entertainment industry set up in their new offi ce and classes have in Docklands this month. for more than 20 years and has created continued uninterrupted. fi lm and television as a writer, director and “We’ve got the best offi ces of anyone in the Th e multi-disciplinary show is a mix of horse the world’s largest touring tent. producer with credits including Take-Away, fi lm and television industry right now,” Mr stunts, performing arts and multimedia and Th e Craic and Full Frontal. Featuring a cast of 47 horses and 36 riders, Gracie said. explores the relationship between humans acrobats and musicians, the show was He’s also previously worked with Open and horses throughout history. And Open Channel’s new location off ers its originally scheduled to open on August 7. Channel as a contractor running mentoring students a fi rst-hand look at the industry. Observant Docklanders would have noticed projects. the production’s enormous white tent being Due to strong demand, the opening night “As long as we follow protocol then the Mr Gracie said his main charge when raised last month at the end of Docklands was brought forward to July 24. Th e show studio is more than happy to talk to us and accepting the Open Channel director role Drive. runs through until August 18. get involved with us,” Mr Gracie said. was to work out how to build the new Spanning more than 2440 sqm and with For more information see www.cavalia.com. complex, move the organisation and, at the “Th at’s the big thing for us, being placed 10-storey tall spires, the big top is touted as au/en same time, keep it up and running. right in the middle of the industry.”

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Th e current medium-rise nature of Digital Harbour is set to be transformed, following the approval of a 23-storey offi ce tower for the precinct.

Planning Minister Matthew Guy approved the tower last month, saying it would Th e Docklands Community Forum representatives. encourage continued growth in the Docklands commercial centre. Th e $250 million building will be located at 1000 La Trobe St, between the Customs and Melbourne Water buildings. Community forum “Th is new tower is clear evidence of the growth of this area and the role of Docklands as the premier commercial precinct in Australia,” Mr Guy said. gains traction Th e 33,000 sqm building will feature 471 car parks, 110 bike spaces and ground fl oor retail. Th e Docklands Community Forum (DCF) is gaining traction as Pre-commitment from an anchor tenant of an eff ective lobbying body. 20,000 to 25,000 sqm is required to kick-start the development. At a meeting of the forum on May 29, DCF correspondence with the member for Digital Harbour director David Napier said: parent representative Janine Standfi eld Albert Park, Martin Foley, who is working “We would hope that a large-scale federal shared the success she’s had in furthering in his electorate to raise funding for a South or state government agency could commit discussion about the need for a school in Melbourne school. Docklands. to the building to complement the current She’s received acknowledgements from Mr state and federal tenants on the precinct, or Ms Standfi eld has been campaigning for Dixon, Premier Denis Napthine as well as a large superfund or fi nancial corporation, a a local government school for the past Melbourne councillors Kevin Louey and large bank or consultant group, or a similar few years and said since becoming a DCF Ken Ong. organisation to any of these.” representative she’s had more success progressing the issue. Ms Standfi eld encouraged other forum 1000 LaTrobe St will be the fi fth building to members to use the leverage of the forum to be constructed in Digital Harbour. An artist’s impression of the building. Ms Standfi eld has met with Lynne Sutton, lobby for Docklands issues. Peter Henry and Jeff Tait who work for the Department of Education and Early Th e forum is currently focusing on water Childhood Development’s (DEECD) activation and at the May forum meeting, the south-west region. Th e group advised that discussion focused predominantly on ways Docklands opens its doors a review of zoning in Docklands was being of activating the water and waterfront. conducted. However, focus also turned to the issue reveal the area’s maritime heritage. of governance and the fact that around A range of Docklands buildings Ms Standfi eld also contacted Greens federal At the other end of the scale, Forte in Victoria member for Melbourne, Adam Bandt. 16 pieces of legislation govern Docklands will unlock their doors and Harbour, which was completed earlier this waterways. Th is resulted in Greens state education year, will exhibit modern, environmentally- welcome the public inside this spokesperson, Sue Pennicuick putting a Accordingly, any waterway activity or project friendly design in Docklands. is diffi cult to get off the ground. month, as part of Open House question on notice to Education Minister Other Docklands buildings featured in Open Martin Dixon about the source of fi gures he Th e idea of Docklands having its own port Melbourne. House Melbourne this year include the has referenced regarding a projected demand authority was raised at the Melbourne Aurecon Centre, Channel 9 studios, Lego of 156 students in Docklands by 2016. Waterfront Forum in October last year. On July 27 and 28, old and new buildings Education Centre, Lifestyle Working Collins He has been asked to explain this fi gure, At the May DCF meeting, Chamber of across Melbourne will open their doors and St, Melbourne Water and NAB. considering it doesn’t match other Commerce representative Stephen Clement Docklands is no exception. projections, which are considerably higher. Th e Port of Melbourne will also be operating said a port authority was the answer to A range of Docklands buildings will take part boat tours throughout the Open House Ms Standfi eld also met with member for Docklands’ water activation issues. in Open House this year. weekend. Melbourne Jennifer Kanis who said she Council’s city design director Rob Adams would look at ways of raising the issue in At almost 100 years old, the Mission to For more details about Open House said the City of Melbourne was progressing Parliament. Seafarers on Flinders St is Docklands’ most Melbourne visit the concept with the State Government (see historically interesting building and will www.openhousemelbourne.org Ms Standfi eld has also been in the story on page 2).

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Kate McInneny has been working at the In May, Places Victoria announced it was YMCA for about six weeks ago, while Enzo seeking bids for the development and Boza-Sanchez joined the team around three operation of a privately-run primary school, weeks ago. to be built on a 2050 sqm site near the corner Both Kate and Enzo have Down’s of Harbour Esplanade and Dudley St. Syndrome and were employed through a Th e site was originally part of Digital new partnership between YMCA and Job Harbour’s developer agreement with Places Support. Victoria. Job Support works to place people with an Places Victoria reclaimed the site, but intellectual disability into jobs that meet part of the agreement was that it had to the needs of both the employer and the substantially commence work by December individual. 31 next year. Docklands Community Forum For work to be considered substantially representative and YMCA Docklands commenced, the builder must be actively manager Andrew Ward said he began Job Support worker Anna Harvey, Enzo Boza-Sanchez, Kate McInneny and YMCA Docklands manager Andrew Ward. operating equipment on the site for 30 looking into the Job Support program in continuous days. January and was now piloting the program as Since YMCA Docklands employed Kate Kate and Enzo are employed in frontline a local initiative. and Enzo, other YMCA branches have also support roles, which involve customer If Places Victoria doesn’t meet the deadline, service, keeping the gym tidy, maintaining then the site will be returned to Digital He said YMCA hoped to lead by example in signed up with Job Support. equipment and greeting visitors. Harbour for development. Docklands and encourage other businesses Job Support worker Anna Harvey said the to partner with Job Support to provide Places Victoria general manager Simon personal growth gained through having a Both Kate and Enzo said they were enjoying similar opportunities. Wilson said the organisation was in permanent job was underestimated. working at YMCA. discussions with two potential providers of a “Th ere are plenty of strong, big businesses “I’ve made some great mates,” Kate said. Docklands primary school. in Docklands, but most aren’t providing this Job Support works on-site with the people it opportunity,” Mr Ward said. “We’d really like places and assists with training and support And Andrew said both Kate and Enzo were See also our story about progress towards a to see big business get behind this program.” until they feel ready to work alone. already invaluable members of the team. school on page 10.

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Docklands residents living in endangered species Th e City of Melbourne has high-rise apartments rejected pleas from Docklands’ Federal climate commissioner Tim Flannery was in Docklands have access to a new online businesses to maintain the last month speaking to the nation’s energy producers about the tool, encouraging them to Melbourne Tourist Shuttle as a impacts of climate change on their industry. save energy. free service.

Professor Flannery (pictured right) Th e City of Melbourne, in conjunction with At its Future Melbourne Committee meeting addressed the 2013 Australian Energy and a number of other partners, launched the on June 18, the council confi rmed plans in Utility Summit on June 19. Smart Blocks website last month (www. its draft budget to introduce a $5 fee for the smartblocks.com.au), and is hopeful the He warned the industry that it needed bus service. to adapt and diversify in the wake of the program will be taken up by Docklands Docklands Chamber of Commerce president increasing trend of consumers producing building managers and owners corporations. Stephen Clement asked councillors to their own electricity. He likened this to the re-consider their position because of Th e website’s major focus is saving energy internet-driven shakeout in the global the damage it would cause Docklands and money in common areas of high-rise media industry. apartment dwellings, so often a cause of businesses. On his own future, he was philosophical friction among residents in these buildings. Mr Clement said there was no doubt the – predicting that should Tony Abbot decision would cause a drop in visitor numbers At the launch of the program, Cr Aaron become prime minister in September, the and suggested the council do more to subsidise Wood said it was a particularly important dismantlement of the Climate Commission the service through advertising revenues. program for Melbourne, given the rate of would be on his fi rst order of business. growth in high-rise living. In response, the Lord Mayor, Cr Robert He said his sacking would be perceived as a Doyle, said the council had done enough for “We need to be smart about the way we political “trophy”. develop in the future, but we also need to Docklands. “We will never get good policy until we make our existing buildings more effi cient. He said the council was already off ering achieve good community understanding Th is is a critical step to reaching our ultimate rate relief for Harbour Town Shopping about these complex and diffi cult issues,” goal of becoming a carbon neutral city,” Mr Centre and had put more funding towards he said. Wood said. Destination Docklands in response to Places His only comments when asked about Victoria not continuing to fund the local Th e program partners included Strata Docklands was that it needed more native marketing body. Community Australia, City of Sydney, trees for summer shade. Owners Corporation Network of Australia, years, Prof Flannery has been impressed by “Somewhere, it has to give,” he said. “We Green Strata and the City of Melbourne. Returning to live in Melbourne after 30 biodiversity evident in nearby Westgate Park. can’t do it all.”

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Th e project had previously been focused on are moving out of the piazza, another project to spend the school holidays. the Waterfront City Piazza, but last month has moved in. Harbour Town management agreed to open Th ere’s a range of activities happening, with D11 @ Docklands is an artist-led exhibition up two unleased spaces for creative projects. something to entertain kids of all ages. space, which will feature a series of Docklands Spaces is a Renew Australia exhibitions from a wide range of artists, Th e Hub will be hosting chickens and their initiative and allows creative projects to creating a vibrant arts hub in the middle of eggs between July 1 and July 11. access unleased spaces rent-free on a NewQuay. You can visit Th e Hub between 1pm and month-to-month basis. Michael Carolan is one of the artists involved 4pm on weekdays for an observation session. Th is allows landlords to reclaim their in setting up the D11 @ Docklands project To take part in a “cuddle experience” with properties quickly should they get a and said he hoped the project would help to newly-hatched chickens, you’ll need to book commercial off er, while activating the area in activate the piazza. by calling Th e Hub on 8622 4822. the meantime. “We want to install works in such a way that One of the Harbour Town sites will become they have an outward look, so from outside With Docklands in the depths of winter, the an installation space, to be known as Th e the space viewers can get a feel for what’s snow play area at Harbour Town will provide Front and overseen by artist and curator Deb going on inside,” Mr Carolan said. an opportunity for families to enjoy some fun in the snow without travelling too far. Bain-King. But people will need to venture further Ms Bain-King said the site would focus on inside the space to view work installed in the Th e snow play area will be open daily during large-scale installations, which will be visible immersive exhibition room at the back of the centre hours until July 28. property. to people driving past or travelling on the Harbour Town will also host craft workshops tram down Docklands Drive. Visitors to D11 @ Docklands might come and the ever-popular animal farm “What I like about Docklands is that it’s an across textile installations covering entire throughout the school holidays. Michael Carolan with taxidermy art by Tull Sawannakit. walls, taxidermied animals, video and area that elicits strong feelings from people. See www.harbourtownmelbourne.com.au painting installations and artists painting Th ey have either a lot of aff ection for it or a space in the piazza, but it was recently leased for further details. lot of disdain for it. I fi nd that interesting,” Ms to a paying tenant. murals on the walls. Th e Friday night winter fi reworks will once Bain-King said. Artists invited to exhibit are also being Property owner James Giuliano of MDJ again return to Docklands. Th is year the encouraged to move their studios. She said she would curate work from a range Investments has credited Docklands Spaces fi reworks will be extended through until the of diff erent artists in the space and eventually with helping to secure a tenant for the “Visitors will be able to see some of the end of August. hoped to create something that would relate property. process as well as the fi nished product, which to the local community and draw people in. will be more interactive,” Mr Carolan said. Each week, the fi reworks at New Quay “Studio Batch and Musk Architecture have Promenade will be set to a diff erent musical She said the space was likely to open in mid made the property look alive, welcoming And he also hopes that the art inside the theme and will light up the Docklands skyline. July. and inviting,” Mr Giuliano said. space will fl ow out into the piazza. Families can enjoy fi reworks at 7pm each Harbour Town’s Richard Unsworth said Docklands Spaces Project Manager Cindy Some ideas include staging a wearable art Friday night from July 5 until August 30. Harbour Town became aware of the Plowman said the successful leasing of the parade in the piazza and setting up easels Docklands Spaces project through its property demonstrated the value of the outside. And don’t forget the Winter Wonderland presence at the Waterfront City Piazza. Renew Australia model for owners. Circus Spectacular at the Wonderland Th e group has launched a Pozible campaign Spiegeltent. “We have some vacant spaces that could “Th e Giulianos understand that this in order to raise the funds required to benefi t from activation, which is exactly what opportunity if mutually benefi cial for support the project. Th e show runs from June 29 to July 14 and Renew Australia and Docklands Spaces is all everyone,” Ms Plowman said. will feature circus and side-show stunts and Every person who donates $30 or more will about,” Mr Unsworth said. acrobatics. “Th e property is activated, a new business be given the opportunity to show their own Studio Batch and Musk Architecture will also idea gets trialled and more people visit the work in a special supporters exhibition. Visit www.wonderlandfunpark.com.au for be moving into a Harbour Town space. area,” she said. more information or to book tickets. To pledge a donation, visit www.pozible. Both initiatives had been based in a retail While Studio Batch and Musk Architecture com/project/25893 before July 8.

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NORTH WHARF NEWS Connecting our precincts structure hovering above the Yarra. Th e Northbank Promenade project is a a brief encounter with the maritime history $23 million joint initiative with the State of Docklands as recorded in the Mission to A new city bridge to honour Construction of the Jim Stynes Bridge aims to Government and the City of Melbourne Seafarers Victoria archive. provide the vital missing pedestrian, bicycle the life of legendary Melbourne which aims to improve walking and cycling and commuter link between Melbourne’s Put it in your diary to drop in to the Mission leader Jim Stynes is a step access between Spencer St and Docklands Central Business District with Docklands on Friday’s for Mission Curry Lunch from and along the Yarra River. Th e fi rst two stages closer to fruition as work on and Southbank, and is expected to shape the 12 noon or visit the historic building of the project are complete and operational, complex during Open House weekend on the project advances across the development of the Northbank waterfront including the Crowne Plaza pedestrian and precinct, further enhancing amenity and July 27-28. To sustain happy hikers who are cycle platform extension, which followed the exploring Docklands’ sustainable building Northbank precinct. accessibility of surrounding precincts. opening of the new WTC Wharf, berthing developments over that weekend, the It is much anticipated and is an opportunity and access platforms across the northern mission will be hosting a sausage sizzle and Due for completion in early 2014, the $18 for the fi rst time to signifi cantly enhance the river’s edge at WTC. other refreshments. million bridge and connections across quality of public space, improve access and Northbank will provide for the very fi rst Much is happening in the precinct, over Keep a look out for announcements over create better connections to this important time a vital link for cyclists and pedestrians the winter months. Visitors to the Mission the coming months, regarding the Mission’s part of Melbourne. Th e bridge will also create to Seafarers (MtS) during July will enjoy between Docklands, the Yarra’s developing Harbour Town Maritime Porthole Project, a link in cycling and pedestrian infrastructure the Dome Gallery exhibition featuring the Northbank precinct, the Central Business and the much anticipated WTC Emerging between the CBD and Docklands, building internationally renowned Koskie Collection District and beyond. Artists Foundation. Th ese events are on the Victorian Government’s $18 million Ships that Shaped Australia. Other supporting your local charity and the arts. When completed, the new bridge will commitment to plugging the missing link in MtS exhibitions Refl ections of the Sea at Andrea Fleming, CEO Mission to Seafarers improve connectivity for pedestrians and Melbourne’s north east, the Darebin Creek World Trade Centre’s Atrium Gallery and cyclists. It will traverse and arc under the Trail and form the central project to open the complementary exhibit at St Peter the Philip Hill, Group Strategic Director Asset1 Charles Grimes Bridge as a suspended Northbank Promenade. Mariner Chapel at 717 Flinders Street, off er WTC

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She and her husband became Docklanders last November when they moved into an apartment at the Convesso building in Victoria Harbour. And so far the pair have thoroughly enjoyed living the Docklands lifestyle. “Th ere just always is something happening,” Kerry Anne said Living near the Bourke St business district is perfect for Kerry Anne whose life is just as busy as the bustling streets below her apartment. Between spending time with her children and grandchildren, Kerry Anne is also a professional artist and art teacher and will soon be holding a solo exhibition “A AAA Collection”. Kerry Anne has been involved in art for the past 31 years. She started painting while living in rural V ictoria, after she was given a set of acrylic paints as a gift. Before long she was selling paintings and teaching local art classes. Kerry Anne went on to own and direct art galleries in Toorak and Berwick. Most recently she has worked out of her own studio in Malvern, creating art and teaching privately. She also exhibits in a wide range of art shows across Victoria and has been an Archibald Prize entrant. “We see it here in Docklands. Just like this And her apartment in Docklands aff ords month, after heavy rain so much garbage her a view of the horizon, something she’s Kerry Anne’s last solo exhibition was in 2005 washed into the harbour.” missed from her days growing up and living and since then, alongside her art, she has in country Victoria. written a trilogy of books, which she hopes Another theme that runs through the will be published. exhibition is Melbourne, with Docklands the “Honestly I don’t think we could have made inspiration behind some of the pieces. a better decision,” Kerry Anne said. Her upcoming collection features over 30 unique artworks, created with a variety of “Absolutely Docklands is an inspiration,” You can see Kerry Anne’s exhibition “A AAA mediums. Kerry Anne said. “My husband has taken Collection” from August 14 – 21 at Steps about 3000 photos of Docklands since we’ve Gallery at 62 Lygon St. “One of the themes that runs through the been here,” she said. Fore more information see

DOCKLANDER exhibition is how our land is being sacrifi ced and destroyed by all the people out there Kerry Anne said Docklands was the perfect www.kerryannesullivan.com Profi le by that seem to think it is their private tip,” location for and her husband as they headed Bethany Williams Kerry Anne said. towards retirement.

Please support our advertisers because without them we would have no Docklands News PERMIT NUMBER 13/1077 ISSUE 88 DOCKLANDS NEWS 19 How d’ya say Docklands? Docklands our speech, for the most part, Australians “Australia is often pronounced ‘Stray-ya’ by Th ere are two competing sound similar. Maybe mine, and others’ mis- those who live here,” Kate said speakings can be excused given that we all A similar characteristic might emerge in pronunciations of the word seem to understand one another despite our SCIENCE Docklands. Docklands. minor diff erences in dialect. Kate suspects that those who live in But I am still left wondering, is there a Docklands would be more prone to say Some say “Dock-lands” while others say correct way to say Docklands? “Dock-l’nds.” Th e diff erence is that both “Dock-l’nds”. She suspects this as insiders syllables are stressed in the fi rst example, I consulted Professor Kate Burridge, a would tend to say the name of the town more while only the fi rst syllable is stressed in the linguist from Monash University to delineate frequently in speech than an outsider. the pronunciation of Docklands. second example. Personally, I say “Dock- “Given that the area is still emerging, a name lands”. I also say that I live near “Malbourne”, Kate explained that words that name places that locals and outsiders adopt will become opposed to others who might say that they often get shortened in speech, due to the fact more apparent in time.” live near “Melbourne”. Perhaps I need to that they are said so frequently. correct my accent? I feel uncomfortable to start saying “Dock- Kate went on to explain that you would be l’nds”. I prefer saying “Dock-lands”. Th ere Macquarie University has undertaken able to discern a diff erence between an isn’t a correct way. Maybe in time I will get research that has looked at the evolution Australian saying “Australia” and an outsider so lazy that I succumb to the conformity of of the Australian accent. Th eir work on pronouncing “Australia” because of this saying “Dock-l’nds”. Australian English (a regional dialect of the tendency to shorten name places that are David Sibenaler is a science journalist. English language) has found that, though commonly spoken. each of us have some individual fl air in

What With Women Abby Want Crawford many to support those who are struggling fi nally a strangulation that was very nearly it. It’s not easy to step into a domestic Th is is a very hard piece to with a wide range of situations and issues. the end – the police took over. I begged them violence situation in public, particularly But with domestic violence, it is all too often not to, I was more scared of how I would be when you don’t know the people, without write. something we don’t talk about. Th e victims punished, of what would happen next. He got making it worse. So what can we do? hide their heads, make excuses when it’s six months, and I got a fantastic counsellor In my opinion, the only ones these guys I have in fact, been thinking about whether raised, and live in silence. who helped me fi nd myself again. or not to write this for several days. And listen to are their mates. Th e people who the more nervous I feel about putting pen I don’t want to be the poster girl for domestic My point is, that it’s not always obvious that are on “their side” – not the victims, not the to paper over this, and the more I question violence either. I understand why we don’t someone has the propensity to commit these police, not the people pressing charges. We whether I want to go ahead with this, and the know who wrote the article in the SMH. She horrible things. When you meet them, you need to encourage all men to address their more I feel that it’s just a lot easier to forget wanted to remain anonymous for fear of don’t think “yep, there’s a risk he’s going mates if they see any sign that this might be judgement, of it aff ecting her reputation and to bash me, but I’m going to put up with about it and instead write a (hopefully!) happening. Th ey need to set the standard, her off ers for future work. I applaud her for it”. Th ey are often charming, intelligent, easy-reading fun piece that makes you smile, and say that real men don’t hit and they fi nding a way to show support and wanting successful, good looking – and then out of the more I realise that I should write this. don’t emotionally abuse either. to bring a very real social issue to the front. nowhere a fi st comes fl ying. Let me tell you why I feel like I should write And I think we need to recognise that Domestic violence is a social epidemic and Let me assure you, it is quite a shock. Th ere it now, so many years later. Th ere was a domestic violence is happening throughout it is unacceptable. I have been a victim of is no understanding or logic to an illogical piece in the Sydney Morning Herald on our society, to women of all ages, all domestic violence. I am telling you this, situation. No matter which way you look at the weekend. A well-known celebrity, who backgrounds, all levels of professionalism, because I know how complex this issue is. It’s it, it just doesn’t make sense. You can even appears on TV regularly, appearing to have all levels of education, to poor women and so easy for people to ask why you didn’t “just begin to doubt if it actually happened – if it it all with a husband and two small children, rich women, to plain women and beautiful leave”, or just tell the guy it’s not to happen wasn’t for the pain of course. Unfortunately, requested that SMH withhold her identity women, to women who were happy, trusting, again. Oh gee, I didn’t think of that. Or they what they say in the counselling guides is so that she could share her story of domestic giving and generous. It’s a problem that wonder what you might have done or said all too often true – once it starts, it quickly violence. She did not want to be the “poster victims of domestic violence can’t talk about it to get someone’s temper so riled up. Some escalates. Like a child having a tantrum, girl” for domestic violence, but she bravely without feeling that their story is their shame. people think that you must have been seeking they need to increase the levels to get did want to say that what happened to drama, asking for trouble. Been addicted the reactions. And so a cycle of domestic I found this very hard to write. It’s been many Nigella Lawson was not a “lovers tiff ”. It is to the passion that so often comes with the violence very rarely stops on its own, and years of recovery for me, but I have forgiven, unacceptable. apology days later. Th ey ask why you stayed. mostly, it just gets worse. healed and moved on to live a magnifi cent In football there are incredible, high-profi le, and extremely happy life. If there is one My reality was that I was more scared of So, why did I want to write this column? successful “tough” men who let us know that thing you can do, it’s to know that domestic leaving than I was of staying. Not only was Because I know how hard it is to put a stop they have struggled with depression. Th ere violence exists for so many people, let your my life threatened, regularly, but so were to it by yourself. I also know, that the man are incredible role models and ambassadors friends know they can talk to you, they need my family and friend’s lives – even their in the street at Port Melbourne who did step to highlight the fi ght against breast cancer, help and understanding from you to make it children. When you have a clear window into in to tell off the guy that pushed me to the all cancer, many illnesses. Th ere are young stop. And domestic violence must stop. just how terrifying a grown man can be, you ground outside the shops for buying the people with initiative – Bondi Rescue don’t risk not believing them anymore. wrong coff ee, was then punched too. I promise to write a happy column next lifeguard Maxi Maxwell jetskiing with his month. lifeguard buddy to Cairns to raise awareness After black eyes, broken nose, fractured I was dragged to the car, and had my face of suicide in kids. Incredible eff orts from so bones, concussions, several hospital stays and pushed into the window until blood covered Abby xx

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manning to service the whole of Docklands. I area. Th e DCA received a reply from the regarding the expansion of Web Dock which Greetings everybody. previously may have referred to the complete Education Department similar to others entails increased truck movements on the lack of resident parking permits where car saying they are working on plans for future other side of the Yarra. It does not appear to spaces are not provided in buildings. DCA school requirements including for new have signifi cant impact on Docklands. Th e DCA “Meet and Greet” party on will take that up with council. developments in E-gate and Fishermens Th ursday July 25 at Th e Nixon is getting West Melbourne concerns include how Bend. Other items discussed included closer! It’ll warm you up. Invitation notices I attended for the fi rst time the meeting of will growing rail traffi c fi t in with E-gate suggested changes to meeting procedures, will be mail-dropped in a couple of weeks. the standing Docklands Security Committee, redevelopment; trains are noisy and give off water activation and update on amenity plan. held in June in the NAB building. It was diesel fumes; lack of access to Docklands for Council has advised there will be fi reworks well attended with representatives from Th e OC Chairs Group had a strong work and shopping, including from North every Friday night in July in Victoria the police force, the community and attendance at its June quarterly meeting. Melbourne station. A combined submission Harbour. Th at’s really taking an increased business including major companies. Crime Items discussed included performance to government is needed, to include these interest in us. Besides providing enjoyment stats were presented by the police which of OC managers, insurance, ways of items and suggestions for the redevelopment for everybody, hopefully it will help the indicated some areas of crime are down over signifi cantly reducing power costs and such as adequate open space, less dense restaurant trade. the last year. A report was given of a practise serviced apartments including update on high-rise and adequate road traffi c planning. On the serviced apartment front, council has exercise conducted to test the response the Watergate case. Liaison with community If any reader would like to become a lodged an appeal against the Supreme Court to and handling of a major emergency associations is important. On behalf of member of the DCA or has any suggestions judge’s decision in favour of the Watergate occurrence in Docklands, involving various the group I am in regular contact with they wish to put forward regarding activities operator. It is not yet known when the appeal services. Whilst successfully conducted, a interstate counterpart organisations to or issues, they are welcome to contact us on will be heard. procedure is yet to be set on how to notify exchange information and action updates. docklandscommunityassociation@gmail. building managers, all of whom may not Th e organisations in NSW and Queensland Mention has previously been made of the lack com happen to be aware of such an event if and have been established for 10 or more years, of street parking, which is being exacerbated when it occurs. have premises and staff and have input If you would like to talk to me about by the gradual loss of vacant lots currently into government planning It was decided any aspect you are welcome to call me being used for open air parking, due to Th e May 29 meeting of the Docklands to formally register our group which will on 0412 097 706. You can also keep increasing development. A case in point is Community Forum addressed a number of increase clout with authorities. up with things on our website www. the shortage of parking near the post offi ce items including the status of the proposed docklandscommunityassociation.com in Bourke Street, where centre of the road school and the calling of tenders for a Liaison with city groups including and kerbside parking is usually occupied. private school. Th e plan is to provide a Southbank and Eastenders continues. We Regards to all In addition, there are complaints that the “vertical” school in a non-exclusive building. are due to meet with Minister Guy in August. Roger Gardner post offi ce itself is too small in space and I hope it will include an adequate play A community group has been in contact President DCA

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FREE FIREWORKS EVERY FRIDAY IN JULY AND AUGUST AT 7PM, NEWQUAY PROMENADE For event details, go to melbourne.vic.gov.au/inbetween 22 DOCKLANDS NEWS ISSUE 88 The jackets of Julia DOCKLANDS FASHION By Nicola St John It’s been a whirlwind week for Australian politics.

As the dust is still swirling in parliament, we thought it apt to look back on Australia’s fi rst female Prime Minister. From “that” hair and boxy suits, to the development of Julia into our leading lady, we’ve seen a progression from boyish suits to chic white jackets and tailored feminine pieces. As public opinion of Julia has grown and shifted over the years, so too has her fashion. Without women, the parliamentary fl oor would be an arid wasteland of grey, navy and black, with the occasional excitement of a blue tie. However female politicians are judged on their clothing in ways their male colleagues simply aren’t. Th e language of clothes can be used to assert political power, as Julia and her stylists surely know. Her look has certainly softened over the years, yet the key element of Julia’s style has remained - the power jacket. on Julia’s red hair and sharp features are her most recognisable qualities, but it has been the her jackets which give her both feminine and Fashion streets power tailoring. Th e most familiar, her white jackets – with classic collars and slightly of puff ed shoulders, conveying business and tradition but with a feminine edge. Th e “2010 Electoral Victory” jacket was particularly Chloe Strahan, 21 Docklands noteworthy – clean, structured, stylish. Tayah Ellis, 23 LOCATION? Nick Hulston, 21 From her early days of boyish suits, wide LOCATION? Spencer St. collars and ill fi tting trousers, Julia grew into Spencer St. LOCATION? WEARS? the job of dressing for Australia’s leader, even Spencer St. donning a Carla Zampatti full-length gown Jumper, top and jeans from Design a WEARS? with “punk” nail polish for the Midwinter Ball. Space and Vans shoes. Dress from Top Shop, scarf from WEARS? Sportsgirl, jumper from Red Dog, Country Road shirt, Tommy Hilfi ger She once said: “I spend a lot of time having DESCRIBE YOUR OUTFIT? Converse shoes. T-shirt, Industrie jeans, New Balance to worry about what I’m wearing so no-one Casual. shoes, Nike watch. comments on it. It’s a complete reverse DESCRIBE YOUR OUTFIT? WHAT BRINGS YOU TO of how most women think about their Winter, casual. DESCRIBE YOUR OUTFIT? DOCKLANDS? wardrobe.” Casual. I work in the city but am just passing WHAT BRINGS YOU TO Julia’s sartorial choices promoted the fact through to shop. DOCKLANDS? WHAT BRINGS YOU TO there were bigger things to worry about, Shopping. DOCKLANDS? yet she learned to put her best foot forward WHAT IS YOUR PIECE OF CLOTHING? Killing time before an exam. when it mattered – mastering her red crop, WHAT IS YOUR PIECE OF CLOTHING? My jeans from a local retailer from softening her features with glasses and WHAT IS YOUR PIECE OF CLOTHING? Design a Space. Th ey are relaxed and very Probably my Converse shoes, they are dressing sensibly for the job. comfortable. blue and fun for winter. My Nike heart rate monitor watch Parliament is surely going to be a lot more WHAT MAKES A GOOD OUTFIT? WHAT MAKES A GOOD OUTFIT? WHAT MAKES A GOOD OUTFIT? uninteresting without wondering what Julia Th e way you wear it. Comfort. Wearing what suits you. Not over doing it. will be wearing. Business is moving to portable iPad 8:35 PM handheld devices. We Give your business a distinct edge over your opposition make You’ll be surprised how affordable our apps are. Speak to Shane or Nicola on 9602 2992 apps At the forefront of digital communication for 25 years mediacomms.com.au

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Th e winter chills have begun to set in and When it comes to squats, you either love We are on the fi nal stages of the process it is getting harder to remember those long them or hate them but they are an exercise with the council. As soon as this has been hot sunny afternoons spent by the pool or you should always try and put into your completed it will be full steam ahead. Once at the beach. As we hurry home to get out of workout routine. Most people think squats we can commence our fi t out, we will also be the cold and rain, it is easy to let our fi tness are only good for a leg workout but they are starting our pre-sale memberships and will habits lapse. Trust me, I have used my fair more than that. Th ey promote muscle growth be off ering a limited number of foundation share of winter excuses too. While sitting across your whole body. Th ey use nearly the memberships at a great price. For further rugged up in front of the heater or wrapped entire muscular system and will not only information on our pre-sales and foundation up in a blanket at home sounds mightily help you build lean muscle but also raise memberships please don’t hesitate to drop appealing, it’s important to remember that your metabolic rate. Reasons to do squats? us a line on 0437 154 598 or an email at keeping up with your fi tness routine will Well, there are plenty – weight loss, strength, westmelbourne@anytimefi tness.com.au. benefi t you both in the short and long-term. toning, balance and injury prevention. Primary targets for squats are the legs but Th e body constantly works to maintain the Cheers, they also hit your abdominal muscles and body at 37 degrees celsius, no matter what Lucas your lower back and butt too. Th ere is a the temperature, so believing that it is better Anytime Fitness – West Melbourne to stay inside to keep the cold away is not an whole bunch of diff erent squat techniques excuse. Exercise produces heat in us which that will emphasise more on a single muscle group. with Lucas leads us to think it is warmer than it is. As long as you wear the correct clothing, there from Anytime Fitness West Always remember exercises being performed Melbourne is no temperature that is too cold to work incorrectly can cause serious injury, so out in. If you are training outside during the if in doubt always ask your local trainers winter months one of the best options is to or professionals to show you the correct wear multiple lighter layers so if you do get technique to maximise your results and to to hot you can take a layer off as you need. prevent injury.

REPORTING FROM THE DOCKLANDS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Th e chamber would like to thank AMP for I would like to thank the City of Melbourne missed. We wish you all the best for your Happy EOFY to members! providing the meeting venue and for making for extending the program and recognising future, Chris! our members welcome. Special thanks, as what a draw card it is for visitors and locals Did you know that Harbour Town has a well, to TDE for sponsoring the catering! alike over the winter in Docklands! As Members who attended the EOFY evening at number of great off ers available at the always, check the website for more news. AMP recently, learned how to access a great Th e chamber’s executive committee is very moment, including “win free Docklands AMP Superannuation portal by being in the excited to announce the next opportunity A big congratulations to Destination parking for a year” and “a dream weekend chamber. AMP announced that the chamber for members to meet when 3AW opens its Docklands on the success of its funding away”. To go in the draw for the weekend was a recognised body whose members doors to chamber members for an exclusive application to the City of Melbourne and away, you need to spend $200 at Harbour qualify for AMP Superannuation services media evening. Th e date set is Tuesday, July also to the city for recognising the value Town Shopping Centre and present your and benefi ts normally reserved for their 16, subject to confi rmation. Th is is going to of and need for a dedicated destination dockets when you apply. Check out details larger customers. If you are a small business be a very popular event so bookings will be marketing team to increase visitor interest in on www.harbourtownmelbourne.com.au. and a current member of the Chamber of essential – email [email protected]. beautiful Docklands. Th e chamber is looking Guess where I am buying my next suit and Commerce, contact Angela Muzzin of Us1, au to register and check the website for details. forward to working in complementary and pair of shoes? You got it! Docklands agent for AMP on 9854 6156. co-operative ways with DDL to achieve best Th e onset of winter heralds the regular And, last, but not least, long-time member outcomes for our precinct. At the same event, VECCI announced special fi reworks spectacle that Docklands is Costco Wholesale is once again running its membership rates for DCC members. Being now renowned for over July. Th e winter From happy news to slightly sad news. annual Business Fair on Saturday, July 6. Not a member of VECCI grants access to many fi reworks program is the main element of Some of you may know already that only does this event give local businesses business tools including a wide range of the City of Melbourne’s winter activation in Chris Buckingham, CEO of Destination a great promotional opportunity, but it business advice and training opportunities. Docklands. We are very excited that the city Melbourne, has recently departed that also raises funds for the Royal Children’s Tolhurst Druce and Emmerson, a city legal is set to extend this program in to August organisation and is looking forward to a Hospital. Th e word is that there might still be fi rm and member of the chamber, also and, to mark this, the chamber is planning new phase in his life. Chris has been the tables available (for a donation of $250) so conducted a legal health check for small to host a fi reworks cruise. Tentatively, this standard bearer for destination marketing be quick to contact Erin Vardon at Costco on businesses. Th e evening was well attended is scheduled for August 2 – being the fi rst for Melbourne and a great supporter of 8602 0300. It could be a win-win opportunity and the information was well received. Friday in August. On behalf of the chamber, Docklands over the years and he will be for YOUR business!

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Shallow water

A collection of yellow buoys can be seen bobbing in the water directly in front of Central Pier.

Th e buoys extend out as far as Central Pier used to, before the western tip was removed in 2005 and 2006. It had been thought that the buoys were in place to warn boaters of pylons that once supported the pier and still remained below the surface of the water. But Places Victoria general manager Simon DOCKLANDS Wilson said the pylons had been cut off level with the seabed when the pier was removed. He said that the buoys that were currently around Central Pier were to warn boats of SECRETS the shallow seabed in this area. Businesses in Docklands DOCKLANDS-BASED BUSINESSES WISHING TO BE PROFILED IN THIS SECTION SHOULD EMAIL: [email protected] “SECOND TO NONE” IN THE DOCKLANDS REAL ESTATE GAME

Th e team at Barry Plant believe its Docklands product knowledge is “second to none”.

Barry Plant has been a key player in the Docklands real-estate market for the past 12 years. According to director Daniel Cole, this makes it Docklands’ longest-serving agency. “We were selling and renting properties before any other agent in Docklands,” Mr Cole said. Th e business fi rst started operating in Docklands from a Port Melbourne base, but moved to a Docklands offi ce 10 years ago. “As soon as the fi rst opportunity came up, we moved in,” Mr Cole said. Th e business was fi rst based under the Watergate building but has since moved to a Bourke St address and now has a second offi ce at Harbour Town. Sales manager Lyle Dean, associate director Steven Heaven, advertising and marketing coordinator Rhiana Molfese, director Daniel Cole and leasing consultant Adam Diamond.

According to Mr Cole, the agents at Barry Beaconsfi eld Parade, all of that,” he said. of the year and Rhiana Molfese was awarded that shows in our work,” Ms Molfese said. Plant have developed a wealth of knowledge outstanding marketing co-ordinator. about the area, with many of them being And Barry Plant Docklands is one of the most And Mr Cole said Barry Plant Docklands long-term employees. awarded offi ces in the Barry Plant group. “It’s a great achievement for all of us. We’ve would continue to serve Docklands’ real all worked really hard over the past year so Th e business is part of a network of more estate needs. Mr Cole himself has been selling apartments it’s great to be recognised,” Ms Molfese said. than 80 Barry Plant offi ces and was recently for his entire real estate career and said he “As Docklands grows we’re growing too,” Mr strongly believed Docklands was the premier recognised at the annual Barry Plant awards According to Ms Molfese and Mr Cole, Cole said. location for apartment living in Melbourne. night. the Barry Plant team has a passion for Docklands. “Once upon a time everyone talked about St Th e Docklands branch won the sales award You can fi nd Barry Plant Docklands at 818 Kilda as the place for prestige apartments. I for most improved offi ce, leasing consultant “Everyone who works here really loves the Bourke St or at 420 Docklands Drive. Contact think Docklands outshines St Kilda, Toorak, Adam Diamond was named leasing offi cer area and we really try to support it. I think Barry Plant Docklands on 9936 9999.

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WINE APPRECIATION LUNCHTIME TABLE TENNIS MELBOURNE SUNRISE PROBUS CLUB Th ursday, July 11 from 12.30pm - 1.15pm Wednesday and Fridays First Th ursday of the month, 10am Th e Hub, 80 Harbour Esplanade Th e Hub, 80 Harbour Esplanade Wharf Hotel, Siddeley Street Wine connoisseur Ben Knight from Cost: No charge. Probus Clubs for men and women over 50. BenandWine will be at Th e Hub to Table tennis continues to grow in Come along, keep your mind active, meet introduce Docklanders to the basics of popularity. BYO lunch. new friends while enjoying activities and Wine appreciation. For details 8622 4822 or shared interests. Contact Carol on 9646 For details 8622 4822 or [email protected] 5256 or [email protected] [email protected]

DOCKLANDS TOASTMASTERS FINE LINE DRAWING AND BOTANICAL FREE TAI CHI CLASSES ART CLASSES Every 2nd and 4th Monday of the month At the winter markets on the third Th e Hub, 80 Harbour Esplanade Monday and Th ursday Sunday of the month - June 16, July 21 Boost your public speaking and Th e Hub, 80 Harbour Esplanade and August 18. leadership skills. Th e University of the 3rd Age off ers two 10am and 11am, New Quay Promenade Contact: email docklandstoastmasters@ classes on Mondays and Th ursdays. To Visit www.docklandssundaymarket. yahoo.com.au or visit www.docklands. make an enquiry regarding the classes, com.au or call 0412 910 496 for more freetoasthost.org please ring U3A on 9639 5209 information.

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As someone who works and lives in Docklands, As a worker and resident of Docklands, Matt Mandy loves working so close to DFO. “It’s good for Kate says that she never feels like she is missing simply enjoys the convenience of Docklands shopping in my lunch breaks,” she said. She also out on anything by working and living in the and says it feels more up and coming everyday. enjoys the relaxing nature of the area and said it same place. “Th ere’s parks, there’s shops, there’s Having moved in to the area at the start of the year was great to be able to pick a new spot to eat lunch water and the city is just there,” she said. As a Docklands provides the perfect balance for living outside everyday – from the park to the pier. Being former resident of Canberra not even the famous and lifestyle. “You have Woolies down the road, a so close to the station and the city also provides the Docklands winds are of concern. “Th e wind in really good restaurant and bar strip down the end perfect location for set out for Friday night drinks. Canberra is about 2 degrees so we can handle the there, it’s great,” he says. wind here.”

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Paddlers head to Hungary

Local dragon boaters will head to Hungary this month to compete in the World Dragon Boat Championships.

In total, 27 paddlers from Docklands-based teams, the Melbourne Flames, Dragon Masters, Yarra River Dragons and CYSM Sea Dragons will compete in the championships. Melbourne Flames coach Serghei Cusca will join the team in Hungary as coach of the Australian team. He said all team members were training at least six times per week, including four Melbourne Flames' Marcel Smit, Yarra River Dragons' Lynne Pearson, CYSM Sea Dragons' Brendan Lim and Dragon Masters' Cathy Urie. Photo: Lucas Kussowski sessions on the water and two at the gym. Melbourne to host 2013 AIHL fi nals By Robert Bremner

Melbourne has been chosen as the host of the 2013 Australian Ice Hockey League fi nals series.

Th e fi nals will be played out on September 7 Heading into July and there is a surprise Th e match was tight from start to fi nish and them three premierships in a row and have and 8. Th e top four teams at the completion at the top of the ladder. Melbourne Ice is the Mustangs were gallant against the Ice struggled against the improving teams in of the season will progress to the fi nals. currently sitting third on the league table going down 2-1 in a very tight and defensive New South Wales. Ice are yet to beat either behind last year’s fi nalists Newcastle and the match. It was a vast improvement on their of these two sides this season which is a Th e fi rst day will be the semi fi nals. Th e team surprise packed of the season, the Sydney Ice other matches against the Ice. problem they must rectify before the fi nals. that fi nishes top of the ladder will play the Dogs. Th e Mustangs sit in fourth spot – a vast fourth-ranked side whilst second and third Ice were almost unbeatable last year but With both Melbourne teams currently in the improvement on their second last in 2012. will also do battle. Th e winner of each match have dropped matches to both the North top four, there is a real possibility that we will see an all Melbourne grand fi nal this year. will play off in the grand fi nal the next day for Th e Mustangs have improved out of sight Stars and the Ice Dogs in recent weeks. the Goddall Cup. Th e Melbourne Ice is the this season and this was evident in their Th ey haven’t dominated the league the way Information surrounding tickets to the fi nals current reigning champion. recent clash against rivals Melbourne Ice. they did in previous seasons that brought series will be released in the next month. Putting Landlords’ Interests First Are you getting the quality of service you deserve? Is your investment property in the best hands?

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