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 Docklands defi es  Residents react to the fi nancial gloom NewQuay plan See page 3 See page 5  In Docklands, we prefer  No sense complaining to walk to work about the future See page 4 See page 7 Cadel Evans is here next month Tour de France winner Cadel Evans is visiting Docklands next month for an afternoon of fund-raising cycling up and down NewQuay Promenade.

Th e champion cyclist has again put his hand up to attend on November 25 and compete in Suit Up and Ride – a corporate fundraiser for youth mental health charity Orygen. Cadel competed in a very low-key Suit Up and Ride event in Docklands last year … but that was before his Tour de France victory. His new fame is sure to draw thousands of cycling enthusiasts and Docklands businesses are gearing up to greet them. Docklands News intends to print a special souvenir program of the event. At Docklands, he will be competing – As Docklands News went to press it was which involves team time-trialling on blue unknown if the City of Melbourne was Melbourne share bikes for several laps from willing to help it to become a large public the Waterfront City Piazza along NewQuay celebration of Cadel’s achievement. Promenade up to Harbour Esplanade. Th e Lord Mayor Robert Doyle brokered a To participate in the event, riders must wear meeting late last month between City of their suit, or regular offi ce attire. Last year Melbourne events organisers and Cadel’s there were miners and fi re fi ghters – and Australian management. Cr Doyle told even someone in a gorilla suit rode. Cadel’s team that a proposal needed to be And it gets just as exciting off the bike. Clare costed and endorsed by councillors. Bowditch will be performing. Regardless of council's endorsement, Orygen Youth Health is still looking for thousands are expected as the word is corporate teams of fi ve to compete in the Coco is our best-dressed dog spreading about what is likely to be Cadel’s event and raise funds for youth mental only appearance for the rest of the year. health. Last year $47,000 was raised through Sally Hewitt's toy poodle Coco was adjudged most fashionable at In August more than 30,000 fans descended the event, which was spent putting 700 on Federation Square shortly after Cadel young northern and western suburbs high Docklands' Dogs Day Out in Victoria Harbour on September 25. won the Tour. On that occasion he rode only school students through the acclaimed See more photos from the day on page 16. a few hundred metres. Headsmart program.

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Suite 108, 198 Harbour Esplanade tackles a PO Box 23008 Docklands 8012 Tel: 8689 7979 Fax: 9602 2929 www.docklandsnews.com.au silent killer Advertising Tel: 8689 7979 Fax: 9602 2929 A group of dancers performed [email protected] a “silent disco” in Docklands on Reader contributions are welcome. Please send articles and images to September 2 to raise awareness [email protected] of ovarian cancer. Deadline for the November edition is October 28. Bemused commuters heading for the offi ce were not privy to the music, so the extraverted hi-jinks of the Jason Coleman’s Ministry of Dance performers was an Melbourne entertaining sight. Th e silent disco at Southern Cross station launched “Play the Silent Card” - an award for initiative developed by NAB to support the Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation and to increase awareness of one of Australia’s most Tony Arnel aggressive silent killers – ovarian cancer. Joining the dancers was former basketballer Andrew Gaze who became a “Play the Silent Victorian Building and Card Ambassador”. Plumbing Commissioner Tony By the end of the session, everyone was Arnel was last month awarded dancing to the beat of their own ear drums. the Melbourne Award for Contribution to Sustainability ‘You’re dancing and I’m just going to work’! A Jason by an Individual. Coleman dancer “in the groove” on Spencer St on September 2. He won the City of Melbourne award primarily for his roles as chair of the Green Building Council of Australia and the chair of the World Green Building Council. Ride to work and have brekky Docklands-based Mr Arnel has worked together and contributing their time to take providing free bike marking; and in China, India and the United States and has promoted Melbourne as a centre of Melbourne City Sports (MCS) is part in this great initiative,” MCS marketing  A coff ee van will be available onsite. sustainability. and events co-ordinator Sandra Vernuccio holding a community breakfast said. Melbourne City Sports will also have a sports Last year Mr Arnel was awarded the in Docklands this month for challenge off ering cyclists the opportunity to inaugural Australian Institute of Architects’ A variety of sponsors have provided a range test their skills and win prizes. Leadership in Sustainability Award. Ride to Work Day. of free off ers for all the active offi ce workers out there. Th e Docklands community breakfast for Among his achievements, Mr Arnel has Ride to Work Day is all about encouraging a Th e breakfast will take place from 7am to helped make Victoria the fi rst state in Th ese include: healthy, aff ordable, hassle and carbon free 9am on the corner of Bourke St and Harbour Australia to achieve the fi ve-star standard for mode of transport for city workers. Esplanade on October 12.  Breakfast treats, including juice, muffi ns new homes – soon to be six-star standard. and protein bars; So jump on your bike and head down to the Th e breakfast will provide city workers taking He is also responsible for helping introduce Docklands community breakfast for Ride to on the Ride to Work challenge with all the  Massages; Green star rating tools for buildings and has Work Day this month. essentials for a smooth journey.  Bike repairs; increased the expectations for the minimum For more information see www. standard and industry best practices. He also Th is is the third year MCS has hosted the  Th e City of Melbourne will be handing melbournecitysports.ymca.org.au helped include sustainability principles into event. “It keeps getting bigger and better out free fl uoro bike straps; the National Building Code for the fi rst time. each year with local businesses pulling  Victoria Police will be at the breakfast You can register at www.ride2work.com.au CHRISTMAS FUNCTION Packages from $44

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Docklands defi es the fi nancial gloom

Development Developer Gross Floor Area Dwellings Twenty tower cranes lining Kangan Batman TAFE – Stage 2, 2- Kangan Institute 13,504sqm 0 our skyline are a potent 48 Harbour Esplanade symbol of Docklands’ North East Stadium Precinct: 675 LaTrobe Street Pty Ltd – Charter Hall 21,752sqm 312 defi ance of the gloomy global Lacrosse, Stage 1 – 675 LaTrobe St (Pan Urban Development Manager) Victoria Harbour: Lend Lease 28,549sqm 220 economic climate. Convesso, 8 Waterside Place Victoria Harbour: Lend Lease 15,252sqm 144 Development in Docklands has never been Serrata, 807-817 Bourke St better with more than $2 billion worth of commercial and residential construction NewQuay: MAB Corporation 26,466sqm 310 currently underway. Harbour One, 353-369 Docklands Drive Victoria Harbour: Lend Lease 19,947sqm 0 And there are many other projects that will Aurecon, 850-846 Collins St be coming out of the ground in coming months on all sides of Docklands. Digital Harbour: Digital Harbour 14,520sqm 0 Melbourne Water, 990 LaTrobe St As at September 12, about 335,000sqm Collins Square: Walker Corporation 39,843sqm 0 gross fl oor area, which includes 1221 new 4A Building, 745 Collins St dwellings, was underway. Goods Shed South, 711 Collins St Walker Corporation 11,031sqm 0 VicUrban’s acting general manager for Docklands, Simon Wilson, said: “Docklands Collins Square: 4B, 719 Collins St Walker Corporation 41,732sqm 0 is currently experiencing a development South East Stadium Precinct: Bourke Junction Nominees – 63,120sqm 0 boom, with more construction activity NAB Stage 1, 700 Bourke St CBUS Property currently underway than any other period in Yarra’s Edge: Tower 8 Mirvac 26,852sqm 201 its 10-year history.” Yarra’s Edge: Low Rise Stage 3 Mirvac 6061sqm 17 Developments currently under construction Yarra’s Edge: Low Rise Stage 4 Mirvac 6061sqm 17 include: Total - 334,690sqm 1221 4 DOCKLANDS NEWS ISSUE 69 In Docklands, we prefer to walk to work More people in Docklands walk to work than just about anywhere in the developed world.

More than a third of Docklanders say they Th e surveys were issued to help understand are living the dream and have consigned the travelling habits to and from Docklands. commute to a previous life. Early results from the surveys indicate that Consultants undertaking the Docklands a high proportion of Docklands’ residents Transport Plan say they compared Docklands either walk or catch public transport as their with 100 European cities and could fi nd only major transport method to work: one where a larger proportion of residents walked to work – tiny Ponto Delgada in the „ 34 per cent of residents walk to work; middle of the Atlantic Ocean. ING, Harbour Town and Icehouse workers enjoy their new two-wheeled freedom to explore Docklands. „ 30 per cent of residents catch public In preparing for the Docklands Transport transport to work; Plan, a massive survey was undertaken „ 30 per cent of residents drive to work; and which has provided a rich pool of data. ING adopts pedal power „ 6 per cent of residents cycle to work. A travel behaviours survey was issued to more than 18,000 Docklands workers, 6000 residents, An ING spokesperson said that the new Further information regarding the survey By Bethany Williams 2500 football spectators and 900 visitors. station encouraged people to make the trip results of residents, workers and visitors from the CBD to Docklands to take in all that More than 25 per cent of workers, 5 per cent will be released shortly and the Docklands ING Real Estate Development, the precinct had to off er including Harbour of residents and over 3000 visitors completed Transport Plan is anticipated to be released Town, Costco, Medibank Icehouse and the the survey. later in the year. Harbour Town and wide range of restaurants and cafes. Medibank Icehouse staff “It also encourages people living and have been zipping around working in Docklands to see the other side of Docklands and the harbour,” the Get ready for summer Docklands courtesy of their spokeperson said. Th e Travel Doctor Plus has a GP who has new Melbourne Bike Share According to the spokesperson, many ING Summer brings fun in the sun been trained in skin cancer. memberships. staff were taking full advantage of their new at Docklands. A healthy body leads to a healthy mind, memberships and were using the bikes according to YMCA Docklands. multiple times per week. Some 30 one-year memberships are shared But it also brings hazards, such as skin To help Docklanders get in shape for amongst the staff , allowing them to take ING staff er Mark said he used the bikes at cancer, and a renewed focus on the summer, the YMCA is not charging a start-up advantage of the bike share scheme. least every second day to get to and from importance of a healthy lifestyle. fee on memberships until October 24. work. He also said he had been on group Th e memberships allow the staff to use the rides with other staff to Yarra’s Edge and As the layers of clothes come off , says the “Research has shown regular exercise is a blue bikes for up to 45 minutes at a time anticipates that riding to other Docklands Docklands’ Travel Doctor Plus clinic, people way to improve mental health, lose weight, for free. precincts will become a regular activity. discover changes in moles or skin lesions. reduce stress and to prevent and manage chronic health conditions,” centre manager Melbourne Bike Share co-ordinator, Kathy ING, Harbour Town and the Icehouse “It is important to complete a skin cancer Andrew Ward said. Ilot, said Melbourne Bike Share join around 30 other organisations check before summer,” the clinic said. approached ING about the memberships throughout Melbourne, including ANZ, For more, call 8621 8300 or go to www. after installing a new bike share station at the City of Melbourne and Melbourne Water, “In Victoria, average UV levels are 3 (when docklands.ymca.org.au. For information corner of Docklands Drive and Waterfront which have also purchased bike share UV starts to do damage) and above, from on skin cancer, call Travel Doctor Plus on Way in August. memberships for their staff to use. September until the end of April.” 8622 6333 or go to Level 4, 700 Collins St. ISSUE 69 DOCKLANDS NEWS 5 Residents react to NewQuay plan By Shane Scanlan

NewQuay residents are holding an open-air protest on October 6 against MAB Corporation’s plans to build a 15-storey hotel in the Waterfront City Piazza.

Residents are upset on a range of issues including building heights and loss of view lines, but the central issue is the perceived loss of public open space. MAB revealed its plans to redevelop the former ING Real Estate precinct on August 31 and was immediately attacked over its intention to build on the front of the piazza. Th e developer held a number of consultations with local residents and businesses last month, but this was largely a formality as the public has no say in the Docklands planning process. MAB already has the support of VicUrban, the City of Melbourne and the Department of Planning and Community Development. MAB representatives were on hand on September 13 and 14 to inform residents of their plans for NewQuay Central. Th ese authorities have been meeting with both MAB and ING for more than a year “showcase building” as approved within the of wind protection and poor quality public “It is used for band recitals, team games, working out a deal between them. Th ey call current development plan has an indicative open space. ethnic festivals, markets, vehicle and other this the “workshop” model of planning. footprint of 2345sqm,” he said. displays,” he said. “MAB is trying to address both of these Developers defend the model as it is Th e previous owner ING Real Estate had aspects in this development,” Mr Wilson “A weak defence MAB uses is it will provide imperative to protect commercial aspects of permission to build what has been known said. “To upgrade the public realm, a windbreak, but we know that the high-rise the negotiation. Th ey say that to announce as the “showcase building” but it failed to something needs to be done down there.” buildings increase wind tunnels, not their plans before they have approval would commercialise the opportunity. reduce them.” empower their business rivals. When launching the plan on August 31, “Th e indicative fi gures therefore show MAB managing director Andrew Buxton Mr Gardner said the issue was not MAB has been surprised by the negative confi ned to NewQuay residents. He said all that the proposed development plan will said the Waterfront City Piazza had failed reaction from some residents. Th ey believe Docklands residents should be concerned actually increase the amount of public realm and MAB planned to “fi x” the area. “It’s an their plan to build 90,000sqm of mostly about defending the public realm. available,” Mr Wilson said. “Perhaps more opportunity to reverse the trend,” he said. residential development spread across fi ve importantly, however, is the fact that the Mr Gardner encouraged residents to attend buildings is so much better than what is He envisaged 300,000 visitors a year quality of the proposed public space will be the public protest meeting in the piazza at existing that it should be applauded. accessing the precinct from the waterfront improved dramatically.” 7.30pm on October 6. And on the issue of public realm, they say under the revised plan. MAB and the authorities claim that the that their plan actually results in a net gain of provision of “green space” on the northern But Docklands public space advocate, Arkley public open space. side of the hotel is in response to Second owners’ corporation chair and president VicUrban agrees. Acting Docklands general Decade of Docklands (D2) consultations of the Docklands Community Association, October Survey manager Simon Wilson says the public will which revealed community desire for better Roger Gardner, objects to the siting of the be better off by 700sqm under the MAB plan. open space. hotel in the piazza. With MAB releasing its vision for NewQuay Central, what do you think? “VicUrban’s indicative assessment of In introducing his development update Mr Gardner says with more residential MAB’s development plan, suggests that the segment to the September 8 Docklands Co- development, there will be even more need for Have your say online at proposed hotel building has an approximate ordination Committee meeting, Mr Wilson the facilities currently available on the harbour www.docklandsnews.com.au/ footprint of 1643sqm, which includes a said the major criticisms of Docklands side of the piazza – the stage, large TV screens, NewQuay privatised drop off area. In comparison, the revealed in the D2 consultations were lack seating and (synthetic) grassed areas. This month, open the door and start the conversation!

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councillors approve a $5 fare to reduce the 13 councillors had already decided to introducing a fare – Brian Shanahan and Harbour Town traders subsidy to $600,000. support the free service. Cathy Oke. avoided a serious fi nancial Mr Cutter’s proposal had caught local Lord Mayor Robert Doyle said he decided to Cr Shanahan said the money spent on the stakeholders by surprise and an urgent fl urry support the free services because it was not blow last month when City of bus was excessive for something that was not of alerts to aff ected businesses produced 18 worth the trouble of introducing the $5 fare. necessary. He suggested childcare centres written responses opposing the measure. “It’s too much trouble for the small amount Melbourne councillors voted to and gardens could better use the money. we might recover,” he said. continue to fund the Melbourne Among those writing to the council to oppose the fare were MAB Corporation, In supporting the free service, Cr Ken Ong Cr Oke said she would not support funding Tourist Shuttle. Southern Star Observation Wheel, the said the shuttle was costing $6 to attract each the bus because it was not cost neutral. And, Docklands Chamber of Commerce, passenger. He said in marketing terms this if it was to be funded, she said it was more Council management had recommended Destination Docklands, VicUrban, Lend was consistent with the council’s return on appropriate that the money come from the charging a $5 fare to use the bus but Lease, ING Real Estate Development, Mirvac investment for its New Year’s Eve fi reworks council’s marketing budget. and Harbour Town Shopping Centre. and Moomba festival. councillors rejected this, instead voting to Th e council intends to off set some of the keep the service free. Verbal submissions were made to the Cr Jackie Watt said it was important to listen service’s operating costs by introducing Th e service is used by 300,000 passengers meeting by ING Real Estate, Destination to what stakeholders had to say and Cr advertising. Cr Carl Jetter asked ING Real each year and costs $1.8 million. Th e Melbourne and the Melbourne Cricket Club. Kevin Louey said it was vital to continue the Estate project director Stephen Clement council’s city business director Martin However, when the matter came before the successful service without charging a fare. if he would support the service through Cutter had recommended that the Future Melbourne Committee on September Only two councillors were in favour of advertising. Mr Clement said he would.

Warren Lane’s ‘Th e Rescue Diver’. Vicki Sangster’s ‘Chidley Beach Marker’. Maritime artists compete for the big money By Bethany Williams Mission to Seafarers Victoria (MtSV) CEO Flinders St, Docklands, are for sale and pay a Ms Fleming said the entries included the Andrea Fleming said the exhibition was a 33 per cent commission towards supporting work of many fi rst-time entrants as well as great way to raise money for the mission’s seafarers’ welfare. returning artists. She said there were around A record 112 artists are vying work while also supporting maritime artists. 80 artists who consistently entered their Th e exhibition has raised about $180,000 work each year for the exhibition. for the $15,000 fi rst prize at the Since 2002, the work of more than 700 artists over the past nine years. has been exhibited and over $119,000 in Th e exhibition will be held at the Mission annual ANL Maritime Art Prize Ms Fleming said about 25 per cent of the prize money has been awarded, in what to Seafarers building at 717 Flinders St from work exhibited was sold. and Exhibition at the Mission is now recognised as Australia’s leading October 7 to October 23. It is open from maritime art award. to Seafarers this month. Th e 112 artworks featured in this year’s Wednesday to Sunday between midday and All works exhibited at the mission at 717 exhibition were selected from 177 entries. 7pm. Entry with a gold coin donation. ISSUE 69 DOCKLANDS NEWS 7 No sense complaining about the future Buckingham said. “And you need to look for Respected Destination ways to look after each other.” Melbourne CEO Chris He recommended that Docklanders concentrate on future opportunities rather Buckingham had a positive than dwell on the past. message for Docklands And he recommended that we accept businesses when he addressed standards that were “generally right”. them on September 20 – things “It’s about momentum, not perfection,” he will improve when we stop said. “And seek forgiveness, not permission.” In his fi nal message for the night, Mr whinging. Buckingham relayed a lesson learned in rugby union – that tightening a grip on Speaking at a well-attended Docklands others in a scrum results in 10 to 15 per cent Chamber of Commerce networking function more power being generated. at the Medibank Icehouse, Mr Buckingham said Australians respected an underdog, but “Look for ways to tighten your grip on each they hated whingers. other,” he said. He relayed his personal experience of being About 100 people attended the networking involved in trying to market Gippsland event, with many trying out ice skating for a decade ago against a back-drop of the fi rst time after a brief lesson. consistently-bad public perception of the Chamber president Keith Rankin thanked region and he drew a parallel with present- the Icehouse for hosting the event. day Docklands. “All in all it was a fun and productive evening He said the Gippsland region turned around and many thanks to Medibank Icehouse for a negative image after it stopped railing Docklands Chamber of Commerce president Keith Rankin (left) and Destination Melbourne CEO Chris Buckingham its wonderful care, hospitality and generous tighten their grip on each other on September 20. against it critics and started working together sponsorship of our meeting,” Mr Rankin said. and speaking with a single positive voice. He advised that parochialism was to be “Th e internal politics were paralysing.” Mr Buckingham said Docklands businesses avoided and recommended that Docklands needed to “put a stick in the ground” and decide “I suspect in Docklands that there is become “proud, positive and passionate”. disorganisation and general lack of whether they were here for the long-term or “In Gippsland we were eating each other,” confi dence. But you need to demonstrate whether they would pack up and go home. he said. your resilience.” “Repetition builds reputation,” Mr

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By George Savvides, Where did the creative people go? Did they get locked up in that tree museum that Joni managing director, Medibank Mitchell sang about referring to the 1960s LA concrete jungle? I don’t get it. Seven years Employers are interested in hiring talented people, engaging them in the challenges of work ago I consolidated four but people need stimulation and socialisation. Collins St offi ces into a single I believe community engagement is Docklands address and have important for personal energy and health. since observed the district Investing in a creative, stimulating urban become a highly-concentrated design is a good investment, it makes tenants like me want to renew our lease, or brings commercial hub for business, more employees into the precinct through sport and high-rise residents. expanding our presence here. So ... who told you we wanted only concrete But I just don’t get the lack of design and and glass to keep the costs low? What about creativity in the Docklands streetscape, the total cost of employing staff , their health where 50,000 people walk, exercise, and retention – not just accommodation. commute, eat and socialise ... or try to! I want to see soul in the Docklands. Where is It’s hard to tell spring has sprung because the amphi-theatre and free music concerts at you’ll probably never hear a bird – birds lunch time and after work? need trees and these are hard to fi nd. Nor On any measure the Docklands fails the test are you likely to hear a lawn mower because of balance and harmony between offi ce and green grass is scarce ... but nice to see and sit open green space. on when the sun is shining. I am happy to pay a bit more because it’s Yes, there is a park, it’s actually a cone-shaped worth it as we get happier and healthier hill with a few trees clustered on the top, employees, who are fully engaged in their (really creative!) surrounded by tall buildings. day to day work. Th e Docklands is a precinct of knowledge I’m sure our local corporate neighbours want workers. Knowledge is dependent on the same thing and we should all sign up creativity and innovation which needs the as corporate sponsors. We could argue we nurturing of outdoor spaces to rest, refl ect, already have! be inspired or be invigorated. Yet regrettably, all I see are more cranes Work precincts need to be more than building more offi ces blocks, encroaching effi cient. We should not put life on hold on footpaths and over roads. Is removing the when we ask our people to come to work. sky on the agenda? Where are the landscape Th e Docklands should be a stimulating, gardeners? Or the bike paths for the next open and green space, with walk ways and 20,000 employees? cycle ways. Th ese facilities encourage a While Melbourne has again been voted the healthy lifestyle and should not be pushed most liveable city, maybe this doesn’t apply to the unreachable periphery of the to Docklands in its current format? surrounding dockyards. VicUrban and Melbourne City Council, I urge Th e physical and mental health benefi ts you, let’s make the Docklands something we linked to green spaces are not just good for can be proud of with soul and creativity ... it’s the individual – they contribute to greater what human beings thrive on. productivity. No trees, no birds, no grass, a lack of community but a plethora of structures. What happened to the designers at VicUrban?

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Malaysian-born Melbourne councillor Ken Ong took off ence last month to an attempt to limit voting rights for newly-arrived Melburnians.

On September 6, Cr Jackie Watts proposed a number of changes to electoral processes including “increasing voter qualifi cation period”, which Cr Ong interpreted as discriminatory. In particular, Cr Ong took off ence at supporting comments from North and West Melbourne Association spokesperson Bill Cook who suggested that newly-arrived students may not be capable of casting an “intelligent” vote. Cr Watts’ motion was not supported by the council, but Cr Ong took the trouble to make a statement to the council about the matter when the council next met on September 13. Cr Ong said the motion sought to “create an outcome which discriminates against not just international students but all recent migrants to Melbourne, an outcome which Northbank project announced does not apply to any other municipality or providing better access for pedestrians and and now it’s time to turn our attention to state or even at the federal level.” Lord Mayor Robert Doyle and cyclists from Spencer Street and widening Northbank,” Cr Doyle said. “I am a migrant, of Chinese heritage, born in the existing walkway around the Crowne Malaysia, who initially came to Melbourne as Planning Minister Matthew Plaza,” Mr Guy said. “Th ere is great potential in Northbank: the a student, and have since become a citizen Guy last month announced Banana Alley Vaults, bicycle tracks, even of this country. My background culture may “Th e Victorian Government and City of using space under the Charles Grimes Melbourne acknowledge the signifi cance of be quite diff erent from the values of the more bicycle connectivity Bridge.” community, according to the proponents the riverfront to the city and the Northbank of the notice of motion, and who may not for Docklands with a further Promenade project builds on this unique Mr Guy said Northbank was recognised be able to exercise an intelligent vote, I piece of the incomplete puzzle asset.” as a hub for business, commercial and fi nd this proposition or argument to have community activities and these works around the Crowne Plaza Th e Crowne Plaza Promenade will connect an underlying tone not consistent with our to the World Trade Centre Promenade, were part of the $18 million commitment multicultural society.” building on Northbank. which includes fl oating pontoons and from the Victorian Government and City of “It is most surprising to me that the residents berthing facilities. Melbourne to continue the redevelopment of this part of Melbourne. of Carlton, North and West Melbourne, Th e pair said there was $2.8 million available Cr Doyle said the City of Melbourne was Southbank, East Melbourne and Residents for Crowne Plaza Promenade and that delighted to be in partnership with the Th e Crowne Plaza Promenade will further 3000 as well as the Coalition of Residents and a pedestrian and cycle bridge under Sir Planning Minister to improve one of the Business Associations and the Protectors of enhance the amenity and accessibility of the Charles Grimes Bridge would be next. neglected jewels of Melbourne, Northbank. Public Lands have given their full support area, providing a link from Docklands to the of a motion which clearly included a highly “Th is section of the redevelopment will “We understand the success of Southbank, city centre, and then to Birrarung Marr along discriminatory proposition.” improve the Northbank Promenade by Docklands is progressing extremely well the Yarra River.

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Newspaper reports last month claiming that Docklands was on Waterview Docklands MR SOLD some sort of bank lending “blacklist” are clearly ridiculous. Capital Director: Ali Abbas growth has, and will continue to be, the hallmark of investing in the M: 0423 231 374 Docklands property market. Mr Sold knows personally the ben- E: [email protected] efits to our buyers and vendors. The Australian’s use of a photo of SAYS... 831a Bourke Street, Docklands 3008 Docklands to illustrate this fanciful story warrants an apology from T: (03) 9620 5888 | F: (03) 9614 8577 the newspaper. www.century21.com.au/docklands ISSUE 69 DOCKLANDS NEWS 11 Action pending Community garden on serviced speaks for itself apartments Th e City of Melbourne is standing fi rm in its intention In the ultimate demonstration of why the site was unsuitable, fi erce winds destroyed the shed and to stop residential apartments walls at Docklands’ temporary community garden on September 19. being rented for short-term Community gardeners had been frustrated accommodation. that their plants were dying since Lend Lease moved the garden a short distance from the While it has granted further extensions to Water Plaza site to end of Merchant St under owners in Watergate tower, the council says Dock 5 in Victoria Harbour in July. it wants to wipe out the practice of using Th e wind tunnel eff ect from the adjacent tall residential units as serviced apartments. buildings and the lack of water at the site In April the council wrote to 30 owners in resulted in the loss of many of the plants that Watergate asking them to “show cause” how had previously thrived at the old location. the use of their apartments was consistent Th e new location was to be temporary until with the Building Code of Australia (BCA). Dockland’s more permanent garden in Council insists that owners need to apply for Geographe St came on stream at the end of a permit to change the use to “hotel” if they the year. want to continue to rent their apartments for But nothing has been done with the water short-term accommodation. plaza site, which has left community Some 24 of the owners are challenging the gardeners frustrated and angry that their council’s interpretation and have engaged plants are being destroyed by the wind. consultant building surveyors to argue their Local resident Bob Morgan said he was upset cases. Council originally granted these but not surprised that the wind had trashed consultants until August 22 to respond. the garden. A number of representations have been “As Dock 5 residents we really enjoyed made to the council, but the council has the garden in its original location on the rejected the arguments. Th e council then granted a further extension until September waterfront. It was one of the deciding factors 27 for the consultants to reveal what action in us buying into Docklands. It made us they will be taking. feel that a community did exist in what is otherwise a very sterile environment,” Mr “A building order will be issued to owners Morgan said. who do not respond suffi ciently by the due date,” a council spokesperson said. “We were very sorry when it was dismantled from its original site as I used to sit on the “If the building order (subject to appeal) is deck reading a book and watch the dragon not complied with, legal action may be taken boats and the passing parade. Th e Merchant if the apartments still have not changed to St site is a disaster.” long term use or if a permit for the change of use to a hotel has not been issued.” Urban Reforestation plans to “re-home” the surviving plants to prevent further losses. Inner city opponents of serviced apartments in residential buildings have joined forces to Director Emily Ballantyne-Brodie said share information and co-ordinate action. previously enthusiastic volunteers had disconnected with the garden since it was so Docklands owners corporation chairman diffi cult to keep the plants alive. Roger Gardner has been asked to chair a group auspiced by the Southbank “It’s not as if people haven’t tried. We have Residents Group. had working bees and people have spent many hours battling against the odds at that Mr Gardner said his experience and knowledge of the issue would greatly assist site,” she said. Designs for the new garden were fi nalised St is expected to be available before the end the new group, but he was at pains to point Ms Ballantyne-Brodie said she looked last month after a series of community of the year, plantings may be delayed until out that this role was independent of his forward to a new beginning next year when consultations conducted on behalf of the end of summer. other role as president of the Docklands the more permanent site becomes available. VicUrban and the City of Melbourne. Community Association. “I hope that we can rekindle the interest and While the infrastructure for the new garden Mr Gardner told Southbank Local News that spirit that people had towards the Water on the corner of Keera Way and Geographe the group eventually wanted legislation to Plaza at the Geographe St location.” limit serviced apartments. MR SOLD SAYS

Newspaper reports last month claiming that Docklands was on Waterview Docklands MR SOLD some sort of bank lending “blacklist” are clearly ridiculous. Capital Director: Ali Abbas growth has, and will continue to be, the hallmark of investing in the M: 0423 231 374 Docklands property market. Mr Sold knows personally the ben- E: [email protected] efits to our buyers and vendors. The Australian’s use of a photo of SAYS... 831a Bourke Street, Docklands 3008 Docklands to illustrate this fanciful story warrants an apology from T: (03) 9620 5888 | F: (03) 9614 8577 the newspaper. www.century21.com.au/docklands 12 DOCKLANDS NEWS ISSUE 69 Enterprize to call Docklands home By Yasemin Pelevan In August that year, a party of 10 people sailed the Enterprize from George Town in Tasmania to the banks of the Yarra River Docklands will be the near what is now Melbourne’s William St, and settled. new home for the tall ship Enterprize is a traditionally-rigged, two- Enterprize, which is a replica masted wooden topsail schooner. th of the 19 century ship that Th e current Enterprize was carefully brought the fi rst European constructed to represent the original as much as possible. Craftsman and volunteers settlers to Melbourne in 1835. built the vessel in Williamstown over a six- year period. Enterprize is managed by a non-profi t Th e hull, decks and spars of the boat are all trust especially set up for Victorians. Th e made from Australian sourced timbers – chairman of the Enterprize Trust, Andrew most of it recycled timber. Plympton, said the trust and the Enterprize Th e natural fi bre sails and ropes are a pure volunteers, who operated the boat, looked representation of 19th century sailing ships. forward to the new season and a new home at Docklands. Enterprize has on-water sailing programs available to people of all ages. Th ere are “We are grateful for the assistance from Tall general public sails and private sails can be Ships Victoria in assisting us with the move organised for schools, clubs and businesses. to Docklands. We will be joining a vibrant growing community and an active marine Th e sails range from short one-hour sails and boating hub in the City of Melbourne’s to half-day and overnight trips to six-day fastest growing precinct, Docklands,” Mr Enterprize at her new mooring outside Shed 2, Victoria Harbour. voyages. Th e vessel is available for evening and day-time charter. Plympton said. As part of Victoria’s History Week, Enterprize Th e Enterprize started its 2011-2012 season “Th e trustees’ decision to relocate to trips would continue to depart from there. Docklands will bring Enterprize closer to the will have regular sailings throughout the last with a sailing exhibition in Docklands as “We will continue to have sails departing from city she represents and make this unique week of October. part of Melbourne Day celebrations. Starting Gem Pier, Williamstown and other sails in sailing experience more accessible to more this month, Docklanders and visitors can Port Phillip each month,” Mr Plympton said. For further information and online bookings Melburnians and visitors,” Mr Plympton said. enjoy twilight and weekend sails on the for upcoming events go to www.enterprize. Th e original Enterprize was a coastal trader Enterprize. Th e fi rst sail from Docklands will Following its launch in 1997, Enterprize has com.au or contact the Enterprize Ship Trust purchased by John Pascoe Faulkner in 1835 be a twilight sail departing at 6pm on Friday, been based in Williamstown. Mr Plympton offi ce on 9621 1294. to help him fi nd suitable settlement in the October 14. said the time in Williamston was good and Port Phillip district.

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www.gowrievictoria.org.au ISSUE 69 DOCKLANDS NEWS 13 No Safety Day for this year By Yasemin Pelevan “Th e event is not cancelled. It was just not scheduled this year due to a lack of funding,” Mr Crowe said. Docklands’ popular Community Th e Community Safety Month Advisory Safety Day will not be held this Committee is hoping to gain funding elsewhere to ensure the event is up and year due to funding cuts. running next year. “We will need to look for diff erent Victoria Police has withdrawn its co- avenues of funding to have the event next ordination of the event which, for the past year,” Mr Crowe said. “It’s a shame it fi ve years, has drawn thousands of visitors hasn’t happened, it was a major event of into Docklands. the month.” Docklands businesses were saddened to Victoria Police Sgt Noel Redmond said: learn that the event won’t be happening this “Due to economic conditions and due year and have vowed to try to resurrect the to Victoria police requirements and event for next year. commitments with manpower and Docklands Chamber of Commerce President resources elsewhere we decided to Keith Rankin said the chamber would have withdraw from the Community Safety Day happily helped co-ordinate the event if it was for 2011.” aware that the event was in jeopardy. “Our commitment for 2012 will be It is understood that the event costs about reviewed,” Sgt Redmond said. $165,000 to conduct but that corporate Th e event allowed Docklanders and sponsorship had dried up. visitors to meet people who worked and And Victoria Police this year decided to volunteered to protect Victorians. It allocate funding away from its previous co- was also an opportunity to get close to ordination role. emergency vehicles and workers. Community Safety Month Advisory Most importantly, the event educated The sounds of Docklands Committee secretary Leading Fire Fighter Victorians on the importance of safety. Mark Crowe said the committee had really Police offi cers, fi remen and emergency Everyone knows how Docklands looks as art. But what does it pushed for the event to again be held in service offi cers were readily available Docklands but struggled to get it on this to chat about their jobs and answer any sound like? year’s Community Safety Month calendar. questions.

Sound designer Gerald Mair (pictured people to have a reaction”. “It is emotive and above) has created an artwork which evocative,” he said. combines the latest communications At one of the 12 sound stations, participants technology with his “experimental” sound Commercial vacancies rise are immersed in the dreamtime story about and a Docklands location. the creation of the local waterways. By Bethany Williams cities retail growth and situating it as an Th e result is Docklands SoundWalk At another, the sound of someone kicking a international retail centre. Melbourne which starts next month and can along the ground morphs into a A City of Melbourne spokesperson said runs until March. Commercial property vacancies musical experience. initiatives, including the Docklands Winter To experience the artwork, you will need a in Docklands have risen 4.9 per Campaign and Hot Spots, were aimed at smart phone, a set of head phones and an hour Mr Mair’s artwork has been funded by a City encouraging repeat visitation to Docklands. to visit 12 points of interest in Docklands. of Melbourne grant. Much of the budget was cent since February. spent researching Docklands, a task that Mr “Growth in the Docklands retail sector Th e starting point is the Hub community Mair said was harder than anticipated due to has not been met by an equivalent Th e February Retail Monitor Report, centre in Harbour Esplanade. Mr Mair says limited information. conducted by Savills Research, showed 47 surge in consumer traffi c and demand the soundwalk heads south from there but vacancies in Docklands, which equated to a for the goods and services on off er,” the ends up at the Woolshed Pub at Central Pier. He said he was attracted to Docklands as an vacancy rate of 9.1 per cent. spokesperson said. artist is attracted to a blank canvas. To hear the sounds along the way, a But the most recent report, which was Th e spokesperson said this had led to participant must have a QR scanner “It is new, but there is still a tiny trace of the published in August, showed 72 vacancies, higher vacancies in Docklands than in the installed on their smartphone, which they old,” he said. “Th ere is so much potential in the which equated to a vacancy rate of 14 per cent. rest of the inner city region. will use to scan a large QR code which will be relationship between sound and location here.” on the pavement. Commercial property includes offi ce buildings, Th e August report showed that there He said soundwalk participants would industrial property and retail stores. were 72 vacant commercial properties in Th e experience is a combination of come away with a greater appreciation of Docklands, compared to 44 vacancies in narrative and “experimental” sounds which Docklands – “a sense of where it has been Th e reports were conducted as part of the the city centre. Gerald has designed to “evocate a response” and, out of that, a greater appreciation of Melbourne Retail Strategy 2006-2012. Th is in the listener. what it could be”. strategy was launched as a joint initiative Th is equated to 10.2 per cent more between the City of Melbourne and the State commercial property vacancies in Like other artists using other mediums, Visit www.docksoundwalk.org for further Government with the aim of encouraging the Docklands than in the CBD. Mr Mair is equally determined to “cause information.

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Eighty Docklanders enjoyed “Th ere is a thirst for visionary some quality networking at the leadership,” claimed Peter Docklands News Networking Biggs, guest speaker at the third Lunch at Etihad Stadium on Just Leadership breakfast in September 16. Docklands on September 8.

Above: Simon Wilson from VicUrban with David Allt- It was that thirst that brought close to 200 Held at the Medallion Club Lounge, diners Graham from MAB Corporation. people together on a chilly morning to were entertained by former AFL player hear Mr Biggs, CEO of Clemenger BBDO in Rohan Smith and cricket coach Simon Below: Jacqui Berry from West Gate Rail Upgrade, Krista Melbourne and Lisa Gray, group executive, Helmot. Mr Helmot coaches the newly- Kim of Metro Trains and Greg Hackett of Docklands News. NAB Personal Banking talk on the topic of formed Melbourne Renegades team which imagining social leadership at work. is based at Etihad and is soon to compete in the Big Bash League. Th e room was full, yet barely a noise was heard from the attendees who gathered to Th e next lunch will be held in the sumptuous hear two social leaders in the business sector upstairs functions lounge at Bob’s Steak and speak about how it was possible to bring Chop House in Bourke St, Batman’s Hill on your personal values to work and imperative Friday, December 9. Th e number of diners to do so in order to be a true leader. will be restricted to 50, so book early to avoid disappointment. Mr Biggs called for people to fi nd their passion, follow it and maintain integrity in Th e lunch costs $60 and is held quarterly to all that they did. help connect Docklands businesses. Email [email protected] or ring 8689 “Leadership is a full-time job, people are 7979 to book. watching you all the time and that’s why integrity is important,” he said. Th e lunch will start at noon, for 12.30 and the menu will be: “We sometimes say, ‘I haven’t achieved anything today, I’ve just been seeing people’ Entree: Chop House Salad – Cucumber, – but that is your job as a leader. If you’re not grape tomato, spanish onion, bacon and spending 90 per cent of your time on people hearts of palm, tossed with house salad mix and culture, you’re not doing your job.” and served with Bob’s vinaigrette Ms Gray spoke of the importance of knowing Main: Hopkins River pasture fed fi let mignon you can make a diff erence in your workplace (eye fi llet) 200g; OR Fish of the day. and infl uence change but it takes courage and belief in your values to do so. Dessert: Chocolate Cake “You need two things when you embark on Beverages: Red and white wine, tap beer something new – courage and naivety.” and soft drinks. “It’s at times that you’re tested that you really know what your values are,” Ms Gray said. Th e next Just Leadership Breakfast, and the last for the year, is on November 10. Right: Glen Robson of the Hilton South Wharf, Lina D’Ambrosio and Glenn Donnelly from City Residential For more information see www. and Michelle Kemp from Destination Docklands. justleadership.org.au victoria harbour pharmacy+news We have a huge range of Products & Services, including: PBS Prescriptions Newspapers & Magazines Cosmetics & Perfumes Vitamin Supplements Giftware Skin & Hair Care Same Day Dry Cleaning OTC Medications Digital Photo Processing Greeting Cards Tattslotto Post Supplies LOCATED OPPOSITE TO SAFEWAY 66 Merchant St, Docklands Open Monday To Saturday Ph: 03 9629 9922 Fax: 03 9629 9933 8am - 8pm Mon to Fri Email: [email protected] 9am - 1pm Saturday ISSUE 69 DOCKLANDS NEWS 15 Melbourne Ice goes back-to-back Sculpture is Docklands’ own Melbourne Ice won the Goodall Cup for a second year in a row in early September. back to its best In our photo (from left) Jason Baclig, Matt Armstrong, captain Vinnie Hughes coach Paul Watson By Bethany Williams and Tommy Powell celebrate with the trophy. Reed Vessel is looking as good as new after restoration and repair work on the seven-year- old artwork took place earlier this year.

Th e public art piece, which was offi cially unveiled in Docklands Park in 2004, was in need of some attention. Bronze castings of two lizards and one eel had “gone missing” two years ago. According to a City of Melbourne spokesperson, it took two years for the repair work to happen because the original artist was contracted to recast the objects and this work took some time. Virginia King was the New Zealand artist commissioned by VicUrban to create Reed Vessel as part of the Melbourne Docklands Urban Art Program. Th e spokeperson said that a stronger epoxy adhesive and a number of screws were used to secure the new castings to prevent them from “going missing” again. Th e stainless steel elements of the walkway decking and the aluminium louvres were cleaned and several walkway boards were attached with new fi ttings. Th e stainless steel was also re-pacifi ed, Fringe Festival in Docklands which means that any contaminants, which could cause corrosion, were removed and a By Bethany Williams Ticket prices for the two-hour event range and Sundays until October 9, excluding chromium oxide layer, which protects steel from $11 for a group ticket (per person for October 8, when there will be one show at from corrosion, was re-established. four people) to $18 for a full-priced ticket. 6pm. Tickets are $10 and $6 for concession. Th e repair and maintenance work cost Looking for art, culture or Th e Cosmo the Clown Comedy Show For enthusiasts of Latin American culture, $3140. Virginia King was paid $840 for the perhaps a bit of fun? Look no premiered at Th e Hub on September 24 and Carnaval Latino is the perfect event. new castings and a professional sculpture runs until October 9. conservator was paid $2300 for the repairs On October 7 Shed 4 will be transformed further than Docklands. and major cleaning. 27-year-old Joel Spence, who is bringing into a Latin American street party. Th ere will Cosmo to the stage, said those who come to Th e Melbourne Fringe Festival is currently be live bands, performers and food vendors. see the show could expect plenty of magic, taking place and three diff erent events will heaps of laughs and lots of fun. Carnaval Latino will run from 5pm-1am be held in Docklands over the duration of with tickets ranging from $10 for concession the festival. Th is is the fifth year Joel has travelled from to $15 for full price. Sydney to be involved in the Melbourne Th e fi rst Docklands fringe event is Fractured Fringe Festival. He has also performed at the Th e Melbourne Fringe Festival began on Flicks, which takes place at Shed 4 on Friday, Adelaide Fringe Festival and the Edmonton September 21 and runs until October 9. September 30 at 7pm. Th e event is an Fringe Festival in Canada. experimental project, which merges fi lm, For more information about the Melbourne live music, projection and live improvisation Th e Cosmo the Clown Comedy Show will take Fringe Festival and the Docklands events see and acting. place at 1pm and 5pm on Fridays, Saturdays www.melbournefringe.com.au

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Docklands’ dogs have a day out

Th e dogs of Docklands had their own day out at Victoria Green on September 25.

Prizes were awarded for best-dressed dog, the owner who most resembled their dog and for the best doggie tricks. Th e day was sponsored by Lend Lease, the City of Melbourne and Docklands News. Th anks to Karen Woo for the idea and also to Elena Tsapatolis, Brooke Anderson, Anne Dynon, Sally Hewitt and Wendy Patton for helping to organise the day. Photos: Callum Broom.

20,000 visit ferry

Some 20,000 people fl ocked to Waterfront City on September 25 to inspect the newly- refurbished MV Queenscliff .

Th e Queenscliff -to-Sorrento car ferry was on display before being offi cially unveiled to re-enter active service. Queenscliff underwent a multi-million refi t before travelling to Docklands for the celebration. It was wall-to-wall pushers parked on the jetty as families enjoyed hours of free fun on board. Th e kids enjoyed a jumping castle, go karts and a Queenscliff Marine Discovery Centre Touch Tank. Th e adults had music and wine tastings to keep them happy. ISSUE 69 DOCKLANDS NEWS 17 Yarra’s Edge trees ANZ art Yarra’s Edge has its eagerly- awaited replacement trees. auction Some 32 weeping fi gs have been planted in success tubs in front of towers three, four and fi ve. According to Cr Kevin Louey, the trees will not grow above fi ve metres because they are Th e 2011 Kaleidoscope charity being constrained by the tubs. art auction held at ANZ Centre “I am advised the response to our proposal on Tuesday, August 30 was a was predominantly supportive. It is great to see that the community in Yarra’s Edge are huge success raising more than very eager to have the trees put in as soon as $13,000 for ANZ’s registered possible,” Cr Louey said. charity partners.

Admin for traders Th is year a total of 63 artworks were donated The place to be this summer by ANZ employees from Australia, New NewQuay traders claiming a Zealand, India and Papua New Guinea. and bumps to a mountainside anyway. Artworks varied from photography to large refund on precinct fees have Docklands continues to Derek reports that the business’s Facebook canvas oil paintings and jewellery. been told to apply to VCAT as innovate and has just page is currently receiving nearly 80,000 Paul Bonello, Kaleidoscope auctioneer and individuals. produced Australia’s fi rst visits a week – so while a non-mainstream ANZ’s senior manager operational risk and sport, there is plenty of interest. indoor snowboard park. compliance, said: “Kaleidoscope represents the various talents among ANZ employees Some 27 traders had joined forces for the Derek says the insulation and snowmaking action. Some had been knocked out of the not only within Australia, but across the Th ere may still be a dinosaur at what used facilities inside means that the slope will be action because they were tenants and not many regions we operate in. Each year the to the front door, but the ever-fl exible unaff ected even if the outside temperature owners. exhibition gains more momentum, and 2011 tent in the Waterfront City Piazza has re- hits 45 degrees. was no diff erent with a 20 per cent increase Now the Victorian Civil and Administrative invented itself as a ski slope – complete City Snow Events is an eight-year-old in proceeds from the previous year.” Tribunal has told the remaining traders they with challenging jumps and fi xtures that are business. But the couple have usually made must lodge individual applications if they popular with snowboarders. Senior management from across ANZ also want to be heard. Th e tribunal has given the a living by setting up stunt parks for others, Th e ski season has fi nished but, according to added to their art collections with traders until October 14 to comply. such as universities and clubs. business owners Derek Nicholson and Karen successful bids from CEO Mike Smith, chief Th e traders are claiming that their precinct Reid (pictured above), there are plenty of If successful in Docklands the couple may look risk offi cer Chris Page and chief fi nancial fees have been collected illegally. snowboarders who prefer technical jumps at expanding elsewhere, including interstate. offi cer Peter Marriott. 18 DOCKLANDS NEWS ISSUE 69 CUISINE UNDERCOVER INDEPENDENT REVIEWS FROM DOCKLANDS’ PHANTOM DINER Nine Elephants

Th ai culture. Making the most of a rather named “Weeping Tiger”, if it weren’t for wondered if perhaps I might have reviewed Promising food compensates uniform, boxy tenancy beneath the National the rather odd decision to include just as this joint a little too soon. Maybe the signage, Foods building, there’s lots of tables many strips of fatty off -cuts as there were culture and character will come as it fi nds its for lack of atmosphere crammed a bit too close, which seems at deliciously thin, rare and smoky strips of feet … much like Village St perhaps? And in odds with the white tablecloths, low hanging char-grilled porterhouse steak. Th e fancy the meantime, there’s still some jolly good Ahh … Village Street. Such potential. Such lights and dark, muted tones of the walls and beef salad came with a gobsmackingly good food to snack on. promise. “Th e Degraves of Docklands” carpet. Until you pick up the menu you’d hot and spicy dressing topped with crushed they told us it was going to be – fi lled with almost have no idea you’d stumbled into a chilli and roasted ground rice, which restaurants and cafes and alfresco dining, Th ai joint. added a really striking textural component. Location: Village Street, Batman’s Hill Yumyumyum. Docklands introducing an element of the CBDs laneway But then out comes the food which, while culture into the stark and supposedly barren sounding rather standard on the rather Equally intriguing – the “Khao Neua Ob” streets of Docklands … standard menu, was surprisingly, a cut – stewed beef brisket with Th ai herbs and Th e bill: About $70 will get you two entrees, two mains and a couple of drinks. It’s trying. And newcomer Nine Elephants above standard. spices. Brisket in Th ai food – who would have epitomises all that’s involved in the struggle. thunk it? But again, the slightly sweet, almost Th e curry puff s were light and airy and fi shy sauce made this every inch a Th ai dish. Tucked between the thriving Cafenatics accompanied by a smooth yoghurt sauce Th e cubes of brisket could have been stewed and sleek sophistication of Bob’s Steak and which made a nice change from the usual a little longer, but were tender enough for a Chop House, this neat little Th ai restaurant satay. Th e “usual satay” dish of chicken and cuisine that isn’t exactly known for its slow lacks obvious signage and is easy to miss or roti came as individual little bites of chicken cooking. mistake as part of the café next door. Th e wrapped in a wh eel of roti and dotted with chairs outside are mostly empty or removed satay and coriander – not so usual at all. And Th e wine list is rubbish with a very limited Overall rating because, as nice as the idea of alfresco dining the fi sh cakes “extraordinaire” were livened choice of your standards from the likes of is, the reality of it taking place in a wind up with some crushed peanuts and fresh Jacob Creeks or Wolf Blass, but there’s Chang tunnel which often picks up the grit cucumber in quite an original sweet chilli beer and I wouldn’t expect much more from View all our Docklands restaurant sauce – and while not quite extraordinary, a Th ai restaurant. of nearby construction sites is something reviews and rankings online at else altogether. were very bloody good. As we were leaving, the very keen waiter told www.docklandsnews.com.au/review Th e interior fi t-out doesn’t exactly scream I’d still be raving about a dish intriguingly us there’d be a new menu out soon, and I

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Kasabian in Docklands Janet sings us some Cross-town rivalry With their last album selling almost a million kicks off again copies and their website bordering on number 1s 800,000 “Likes” you wouldn’t think a band “No my fi rst name ain’t Baby, it’s Janet, Miss Up for a kick? Th e good old fashioned like Kasabian would be playing such an Jackson if ya’ Nasty!” cross-town rivalry will be in full swing as intimate venue. Melbourne Heart battles Melbourne Victory Love it, the youngest of all the Jacksons, Janet on October 22. But that’s exactly what’s happening, the boys Jackson will be getting up close and personal from Leicestershire will be rocking Shed 14 with Melbourne’s faithful. Th ese smaller Th e fi rst time these teams hit the pitch at Peninsula come October 5 and tickets will intimate performances are becoming together was last year at AAMI Park and they be like hen’s teeth. a popular format of late. Bryan Adams didn’t waste any time kissing and hugging – performed two smaller shows in St Kilda it was on for young and old. Velociraptor, the band’s fourth eff ort was in September that sold out just hours after released on September 19 and the second Th e newcomers Heart upset Victory by single off the album, Days Are Forgotten, is being released. taking the game 2-1. Heart didn’t make the fi nals last year in their inaugural season in already creating a vibe. Rather than just a one-off stadium show, the A-League and Victory were strong but fans will be almost high fi ving Janet as she Not only will this be a one-off intimate had an early exit to the fi nals at the hands struts a selection of her 35 number-one jams. event, it’s the only show they’re playing in of Brisbane, so both teams will be keen as Australia amongst their hectic European tour Touring since she was knee high to Michael, mustard to get this vital win under their belt. schedule. Kasabian wants to hang with us in this is Janet’s biggest world tour to date and More than 25,000 punters went crazy at their Docklands and we will welcome them with a third show has been added to give us three fi rst meet, so we’ll see which team can keep hands in the air and air guitar solos. chances of seeing a wardrobe malfunction … their socks up in Docklands at the larger I mean a living legend! Etihad come game night.

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the Editor Letters to I contacted the Melbourne City Council and Parking inconsistencies urged them to consider increasing the meter Wheelchair access Until recently in the middle of Bourke St, times to be from 7.30am to 8.30pm. Th ese bounded by Merchant and Cumberland increased hours would prevent the “Etihad trams to Docklands streets, there used to be 21 free parking bays crowd” from parking in the area which How can Melbourne be a “city of trams” with a two-hour limit. Th e two-hour limit hopefully would allow residents to have when its major tourist routes don’t was enforced 24 hours a day, meaning that visitors call over during the evening. accommodate a wheelchair? cars could not be left there overnight or, in I received a reply from council indicating another example, patrons attending Etihad We are visiting Melbourne because our son that meters were required to reduce Stadium could not park their cars in this area is competing at the Icehouse. We are staying occupancy rates and provide greater whilst attending an event because of the at Medina Apartments on Northbank and we parking opportunities and that a possible two-hour limit. Th is limit enabled residents have a tram map that indicates wheelchair means of overcoming the lack of parking of my apartment building and others close trams stops and access and in all three routes opportunities for visitors after 6.30pm by to have visitors call over and usually fi nd to Waterfront City – trams routes 35, 70 and would be to introduce a two-hour free somewhere to park. 86. But not one of these routes accommodates limit between 6.30pm and 11pm. However or allows wheelchair access to this newly- However, late in August workers removed council considered that this might create developed area and tourist location. three bays and installed parking meters for inconsistencies in their parking rules the remaining 18 bays in the middle of the and rejected the idea stating that meter Similarly there are no trams that do the Free street, with signs installed indicating the operating times of 7.30am to 6.30pm were City Circle and other major attractions that area is now two-hour meter parking between the council’s approved operation times for cater for wheelchairs. It’s now 2011 and we 7.30am and 6.30pm. meters outside the CBD and were consistent are still fi ghting for the most simple things in life in relation to public transport. Apart from the loss of free parking, the with other on-street metered parking problem, as occurred on a recent Saturday restrictions in Docklands. Surely tourist routes and new attractions night, was that people going to Etihad However, I fi nd this reason somewhat should have this service? stadium were able to park in the area puzzling because in Merchant St, 30 metres Here we are in one of the largest cities in because the meters are only required up north of the new Bourke St installations, the until 6.30pm. Australia and one of its main attractions meter hours are from 7.30am to 7.30pm, is its trams. But there is no access for the I had friends coming over for dinner at 8pm whilst in Lorimer St the meter hours are up disabled, or even mothers with prams, or the that evening and they were unable to fi nd to 11pm. elderly. It’s very disheartening. a parking space anywhere nearby and, in It seems that Council does have variations in fact had to park and pay at Etihad Stadium Anita Gordon Send your letters to its parking rules but is not aware of them. at exorbitant rates. By 10.45pm 15 spaces ACT [email protected] were empty with the football “crowd” having John Jackson driven away. Docklands

Christmas party this year on Wednesday, with the major increase of apartments in speeding bicycles on Harbour Esplanade. Greetings everybody. I trust December 7, to be held in a central the area and the resumption of the wheel. At my request, council is investigating location. You will hear more and putting up eye-level slow down signs. A weak defence MAB uses is it will you are all well and your invitations will be issued later, but put it Council says it is up to the police to provide a windbreak, but we know that in your diaries now. enforce laws but, unfortunately, there are footy team is still in the fi nals. the high-rise buildings increase wind no speed limits for bicycles. A couple of Th e DCA is holding its annual general tunnels, not reduce them. Try walking pedestrian crossings have been installed I have received a reply from Lord Mayor meeting for members on Th ursday, down Docklands Drive between the but you’ve still got to be careful. Robert Doyle regarding consultation on September 29 at Lend Lease’s premises in buildings when there’s a north wind – the proposed community facilities. Th e Bourke St and we look forward to having a you’ll get blown off your feet. If any reader would like to become project is being jointly funded by council strong committee. Th e need for a proper a member of the DCA or has any A public protest meeting will be held and VicUrban. community centre was highlighted by the suggestions they wish to put forward which people will be notifi ed of by fact that we had great diffi culty fi nding regarding activities or issues, they He advises that after obtaining letterbox drops and other methods when somewhere to hold the meeting. are welcome to contact us on expressions of interest, a developer has arranged. Unfortunately all this and docklandscommunityassociation@ been selected to provide the library and As if we don’t already lack public open other land was sold off to developers gmail.com. If you would like to talk to community centre, with construction due recreational space, there has been an by VicUrban, but that doesn’t mean me about any aspect you are welcome to commence in March next year. outcry against a proposal by developers that people can’t stop this particular to call me on 0412 097 706. You can also MAB Corporation to erect a multi-storey development and a protest will be lodged He assures that “the development will keep up with things on our website www. hotel on the existing piazza in Waterfront with the Planning Minister. not be shoe-horned into another piece City. Th e piazza currently has seating, TV docklandscommunityassociation.com of construction but will stand alone as a Th ere are lots of other issues raised by screen, stage site, grassed area that kids Good to be in touch again. We’ll keep facility”. Plan details will be made public play on and the large entertainment tent residents including traffi c congestion batting for the area. in advance. Whilst not knowing details as at the back, which would also go. in Bourke St and lack of vehicle access yet, the fact that it will stand alone is good for new buildings going up on the It is used for band recitals, team games, news. We do think it is time they told us esplanade end of NewQuay and the traffi c Sincerely where it’s going to be. ethnic festivals, markets, vehicle and congestion that will result. other displays. Th e tent most recently had Roger Gardner We are looking for a big turn up to our a dinosaur display. Its use will be raised Th ere continues to be complaints about President DCA

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Dally Messenger III thinks that Yarra’s Edge is the perfect place to live.

“I think it’s the most wonderful place to live. I don’t ever want to move anywhere else,” Dally said. Dally, 73, has been living in an apartment at Yarra’s Edge, with his wife Remy, since late 2003. In that time he has seen Docklands grow and develop. “When we moved here the building next door hadn’t been built yet, there was no ANZ or Myer building, it was all rubble and I’ve seen it progress,” he said. Dally is the grandson of rugby league great Dally Messenger. Being the grandson of a rugby pioneer certainly has its perks. Th e week that Docklands News spoke to Dally he was to

DOCKLANDER attend the Dally M. Medal ceremony, a prestigious rugby league award named after his grandfather. Dally Messenger III has also had an interesting career. He has worked as a teacher and was the foundation publisher and editor of Dance Australia. Dally was declared a civil celebrant in 1974. He was the fi rst secretary of the association of Civil Marriage Celebrants of Australia, the president of the original Funeral Celebrants Association of Australia and was a founding member of the Australian Federation of Civil Celebrants. Dally has also written several books, spanning a variety of topics, including the overseeing the education of people training Likewise, Dally said that there are plenty history of early rugby league in Australia, to be celebrants. of cafes and restaurants around, which advice for children of divorced parents, provided great places to eat and the With a bit more free time on his hands, pre-war and post-war Melbourne radio and opportunity to meet other locals. understanding and planning rites of passage. Dally has the opportunity to enjoy all that Docklands has to off er. “Some people say that there’s no community Working as a celebrant, Dally has performed in Docklands but that’s not right,” Dally said. a few weddings in Docklands. Dally loves the view of the city skyline and the river from his apartment. Despite He said his apartment block held two Th e most memorable of these was the neighbourhood parties each year so that being so close to the CBD, he also says it marriage of an 85-year-old man to an people could get to know each other. He also is very quiet and that he gets a feeling of 82-year-old woman, which took place under said that there were lots of diff erent groups spaciousness in Yarra’s Edge. some trees by the river. which had social activities in the area. “Th ey were very much in love and both in Th e art in Docklands is another positive for “If you want to join the community you can,” good health. Th eir children were there and Dally. “Take the Webb Bridge for example,” Dally said. “You’ve just got to make a bit of they both thought it was the most wonderful he said. “Someone has put a bit of time into an eff ort to relate to other people.” experience they’d ever had,” Dally said. making the place look interesting.” Th ese days Dally doesn’t work as a celebrant Th e convenience of the area is another much. He is semi-retired and is the principal drawcard. “It’s so central and it’s so easy to of the International College of Celebrancy, get anywhere I need to go,” Dally said.

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By Guy Mason City on a Hill Pastor

Th is announcement caused me to refl ect. Th irdly, Melburnians must be realistic. face and dwell with him forever. A city we “The best city in the world” Regardless of your worldview, our life at the can enjoy through faith in Jesus. Firstly, we Melburnians must be thankful. It was recently announced that Melbourne top will not last. Whether you see yourself as Whether we have grown up in this city or Th is great city called Melbourne will then has vaulted Vancouver to become the best a theist, atheist or something in between, we transferred for work and new opportunities be transformed. It will be made new. And city in the world to live, according to the all agree on one thing – our life will at some – all of us have much to be grateful for. it will shine with such radiance that it will latest Economist Intelligence Unit’s Global point end. Whether age eight or 80 we will Melbourne is a gift to us. make its former state look as nothing in Liveability Survey. leave this world. And it doesn’t matter if you comparison. In a ranking of 140 cities around the world, Secondly, Melburnians must be generous. live here or Mozambique the saying is true Melbourne was given a score of 97.5 per To those who are given much, much is – “naked we came into the world, naked we I look forward to that day – a day made cent. According to the EIU, every city is expected. According to this research leave the world.” A day will come where the possible by the life, death and resurrection of assigned a rating of relative comfort for over Melbourne sits in a unique category of comforts and security of this age will have Jesus. Until that day comes, I will – by God’s 30 qualitative and quantitative factors across wealth, affl uence and security. Th e large passed. You can either choose to consume grace – seek to love and serve this city for his fi ve broad categories: stability; healthcare; number of our global family does not occupy as much as you can or live in light of that glory. I will do it with a thankful heart. I will culture and environment; education; and this same position. Many in our world, future reality and get ready. do it with a generous life. I will do it with expectant and confi dent hope in a savior infrastructure. through no fault of their own, live in poverty As a believer in God, I approach this day who has always been good to his word and It comes as no surprise (at least to me) that and need. As Melburnians we have much with joy fi lled hope, knowing that in Jesus our city. Melbourne has hit the top of the charts. It to off er others. We have opportunities and there is a new city to come – a city marked is a magnifi cent city. I have lived here my a responsibility to step out of our comfort by perfect and everlasting joy. A city where Guy Mason is the pastor of City on a Hill. whole life and feel deeply blessed to have zones and use our experience, training, we will live in renewed bodies. A city with Services are on Sundays at 10am (Hoyts, been born into a culture full of diversity, knowledge, resources, fi nances in service of no more mourning, crying, suff ering and Melbourne Central) and 6pm (Arrow, 488 passion and creativity. others so that they, like us, can be given a go. pain. A city where we will see God face-to- Swanston Street).

Th e missing link: Jackie and Angela have what is commonly known as the yin and the yang. Each completes the other to make Th is month we will start to look With the below relationship we have Angela who has engaged the services of Jackie a whole, so the potential to achieve a to complete a new website. Th e placement of Mercury, as always, is critical because at relationships other than successful outcome together is clear. communication is at the heart of all successful relationships. If there is “ill-ease” in Th e weakness, if any, is that they are romantic ones. communication, then the rest of the project will struggle. both very diff erent and they will need to take time to ensure that they listen and In particular, we are going to look at business understand the others point of view. relationships – work colleagues and how each Jackie: Angela: Th e fact that Jackie is the most adaptable brings a certain quality or skill to the relationship. Has her Mercury in Gemini which indicates Has her Mercury in the opposite sign of is a blessing as she will instinctively try Check the astrological charts by emailing that she prefers a stimulating environment Gemini, (Sagittarius) so therefore she to capture the needs and wants of her yours and your colleagues’ birth date and to work in and interesting people to work thinks completely diff erently. Angela will client. Angela is less adaptable so she time to discover how to best maximise these with. Impressionable to a fault, she will pick hold strongly to her viewpoints and think will have to be mindful to take advice relationships in your life. up more from her environment than most very abstractly about goals and objectives. when off ered whilst not surrendering her [email protected] and she is able to process information at Th is makes for a very interesting mindset, creative dreams. lightning speed. Jackie has a very logical but can leave Jackie to take all the “big At some time during this project, they mind and has little interest in emotions or picture” aims and give it logical grounding. may need a third party to oversee that intuition when making a decision. Her ability the instructions and the understanding to process information and use it for the best Angela’s optimism is both her strength and is right between both, however the outcome is a gift. Th is is defi nitely a big plus her weakness. After a conversation with combination in this instance should work for Angela, as she will know what is needed her, Jackie (and others) will probably feel in order to complete the project without stimulated and invigorated, but there will very well indeed. getting too caught up in the emotions. often be some blind spots in her thinking that will need a steady, logical approach. Th e Jackie is able to communicate with almost Featured terminology: details of any project are of no interest to anyone and has the ability to be fl exible Angela. North node = is the planet that tells and adaptable when needed. Th at is, us what we most need to learn in this her viewpoint can be changed to suit the She wants the job done and doesn’t mind lifetime. It is usually the hardest lessons Angela Jackie circumstances. Jackie’s north node is in how it is done. Her ideas are big and bold, in life, but bring the most rewards. Aries. With this placement, Jackie will but someone else will have to fi gure out how South node = is our natural way of doing desperately want to achieve success through December 27, 1960 May 23, 1987 to make it a reality. things. It comes easy to us and we revert a unique and entrepreneurial approach. Th is to this behavior mostly when we are Melbourne, Melbourne, will take time to achieve as she is “hard- Angela’s north node is in Virgo, so her “unaware”. Th is does not fulfi ll us on a Australia Australia wired” to be a people pleaser and to blend lifelong goal is to learn attention to detail deep level like the North Node will. and adapt to others’ viewpoints. and to be discriminating with all that she Mercury in Mercury in Gemini Mercury = is the way we think, our ideas Sagittarius Her Libra south node means she works very does. Again with this placement, Angela is a and how we communicate Moon in Aries well with teams of people and is able to bring dreamy, larger than life thinker and planner Moon in Aries North Node in both aesthetic elegance and harmony to all who has wonderful creative, intuitive ability North Node in Virgo Aries she undertakes. Th is is a great advantage for but desperately needs others to assist in her employer and for her clients. bringing these creations to life. JUNK FOOD COOKING SCHOOL PH: 0403 568 999

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on how you can join in can be found at has been much conjecture that the free Th e team at the Medibank Icehouse made us It is October already, and the www.suitupandride.com.au. tourist shuttle bus service would either be all very welcome as we enjoyed a few drinks cancelled or a fare structure put in place for and fi nger food in the upstairs bar off ering For your further entertainment, Claire good news this month is surely each journey. Th ankfully councillors of the great vantage points to the ice hockey action Bowditch will be performing on the day. City of Melbourne listened to the people of and skating rinks below. Guests were all Cadel Evans. You might like to watch this space for Docklands and voted in favour of keeping invited to have a try out on the ice. About further announcements – the Docklands the bus as a free service. Th is means that a dozen or so brave souls ventured out on October will see preparations for the Suit Up community is gearing up to make this a this vital transport link to ferry tourists to to the ice and after some sound instruction and Ride day that is scheduled for Friday, great event in Docklands. Don’t miss it! November 25. Th is starts and fi nishes at Harbour Town is maintained. from friendly staff members were soon And speaking of the Waterfront City Piazza skating confi dently unassisted! the Waterfront City Piazza and runs up and Other good news items include the - have you been wondering what is going down the NewQuay Promenade. network evening put on by the Docklands If you have never tried ice skating, Medibank on inside the tent that is located there? Chamber of Commerce. Th is was held at the Icehouse is a great place to start. Have a look Th e great Cadel Evans, who participated You may have noticed water trickling out Medibank Icehouse on Tuesday, September at its website for more information – www. last year, will be here again in November! into the street from inside. I asked to have 20. Th e invitation was open to everyone icehouse.com.au. If you are a Facebook fan, Make sure you come down to NewQuay a sneak peak and what a surprise met my and those that were fortunate to attend have a look at the Medibank Icehouse page – Promenade and enjoy that Friday afternoon. eyes! City Snow Park has built a giant ski heard a great speech from guest speaker it is full of great information. Th is great event is for teams of cycling slope complete with man-made snow. Chris Buckingham – CEO of Destination enthusiasts to Suit Up and Ride on one of the Derek Nicholson is the inspiration behind Consider joining the Docklands Chamber Melbourne. He told us how we can work many blue Melbourne share bikes to raise this operation and he believes he has come of Commerce if you run a business in together positively for a greater Docklands. money for Orygen Youth Health. Orygen do up with the perfect park design. He tells Docklands. Membership is inexpensive and Chris was inspirational as he talked about magnifi cent work raising funds for youth me they have their very own snow making you will have a voice! Join today. some of his real life experiences as he dealt mental illness. facilities located on site. Th is means they with challenges outside of his control. A Last month I told you all about the great make as much snow as they like. It is open So why not organise a team and get your remarkable speaker, and a man who is walking experience if you crossed over the to the public now, so for more information company behind this great event. Th e willing to share his enthusiasm to succeed. Webb Bridge to Yarra’s Edge and explored check out their Facebook page. bars and restaurants will be making you On my travels, I have met a number of that part of Docklands. Ok, so who has very welcome with some great deals and For tourists coming to Docklands there was business owners who would have benefi tted taken advantage of the glorious September entertainment to be had. More information some really great news last month. Th ere from hearing what Chris had to say. weather and gone out there and had a look?

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What With Women Abby Want Crawford thought of them, and how you’re going to I have a friend, not yet 40 years old, who is Th ere comes a time to say goodbye to things, and sometimes miss them when they’re gone. fi ghting the biggest battle for his life. I’ve seen those closer than I, struggle to tell him Th ese can be the most incredibly diffi cult people, in life. words that are important for them to say. words to fi nd, and often it feels so overwhelming trying to fi nd them, that And I know that I struggle to fi nd a way to tell Perhaps it’s because you’ve outgrown them just have that realisation you need to move sometimes the person goes without having him what I want to say. But I know I’m going – shoes or friendships – and realise it really on as their negativity – or characteristic heard them. to try, because I don’t want to wait until after is time to move on to continue on your own that was really getting up your nose! – has we’ve had to say goodbye. path, to allow your own growth. Or perhaps bothered you for the last time and it’s clear I guess in situations like this, when we fi nd it you’ve just never really liked them, they kind this no longer works. You let them go. so hard to say goodbye, that we are quietly and I was sent this quote not long ago, “Never of didn’t “fi t” properly, and it’s just reached very desperately hoping that maybe goodbyes regret growing older, there are too many And, as opposed to in your youth when you it’s natural conclusion. So it’s binned with a are somehow not going to be needed. people for whom that possibility is denied”. might be more confrontational, more dramatic sense of relief. about a “break up” ensuring all parties are My advice for anyone in this situation is – fi nd Take care of each other this month, show But there are other times where you know clear it’s fi nished, in maturity you simply the words. Dig deep, be brave and work out the people you love how much you care, and never take the good times for granted – or you need to say goodbye, but you would give move on in your mind and your heart – no big what you need to say. It may not change the even the bad times for that matter. Let’s just nearly anything not to have to do so. farewell, no words required, no hurt caused. outcome, but you’ll be forever grateful that you got to say what you needed to say. Write be grateful that we have more “times” ahead. I think it’s an incredible sign of maturity, not But other times words are required to it down, video it, say it face-to-face, paint it, Till next month, necessarily of age but more of wisdom, to be farewell someone. It becomes incredibly sing it, just fi nd a way. Before it’s too late, and able to recognise when you’ve outgrown a important that you fi nd a way to tell that person leaves without knowing those Abby x friend, associate or even family member. You someone what they meant to you, what you important words you wanted to tell them. Calling the spare parts department

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Th is, in itself, isn’t a surprise. It’s perhaps more surprising that the rest of the trees have remained upright – particularly in the wind tunnel at the base of the Conder building where we have watched from the Docklands News offi ce a cyclist blown off her bike. Th e fallen tree survived and still had enough soil around its roots to mean that it just need to be stood up, dusted off and encouraged to get back into the fray. But when they responded, the “tree people” DOCKLANDS actually brought along and planted a replacement. Th ey explained that the fallen soldier was SECRETS going to be taken back for rehab as one of a number of spares that are housed in the Yarra Valley. ISSUE 69 DOCKLANDS NEWS 27 Our criminal past is on our doorstep By Yasemin Pelevan

It’s easy to forget the past, especially when past memories are quite confronting.

Located on Docklands’ doorstep is the Victoria Police Museum, which brings Victoria’s criminal past back to life. Kate Spinks, public programs curator of Victoria Police Museum, says the museum is an important part of Melbourne’s history. Th e museum takes you on an emotionally- charged journey of Melbourne’s criminal history. But most importantly it celebrates the bravery of Victorian police offi cers who have risked their lives protecting citizens. “Visitors get to see the sorts of things police are confronted with in everyday work. Th ey do things people would not want to do,” Kate said. Th e museum has a collection of evidence, Kate Spinks is public programs curator of the Victoria photographs and stories from some of Police Museum. Melbourne’s most notorious crime scenes. “A lot of people don’t realise how many major criminal events are involved in the “I think it’s very informative and fascinating,” creation of Melbourne,” Kate said. she said. Th e museum follows a history of crime in Th e museum is located in the same precinct Victoria dating back to the Kelly Gang. as the police headquarters at the World Th e Kelly Gang exhibition is one of the more Trade Centre at Northwharf, which adds to popular attractions and has just arrived the reality of the museum. Walking up to the back in Melbourne after travelling across museum visitors can see police offi cers at Australia. Th e exhibition includes Steve Hart work, or wandering around the building. and Dan Kelly’s armour and Ned Kelly’s Kate says this is an important element of the blood-stained cartridge bag. contemporary setting and allows visitors to Kate says it’s interesting to hear the police get “a feel for the diversity of the job”. side of the story, which tends to be left out of Dockland residents can expect two new popular history of the Kelly Gang. exhibitions to arrive in the museum this From police fi rearms to confi scated month. One is the “Horses to Horse Power” weapons, crime scene photographs to exhibition. Th e other is “Morgues, Murder forensic evidence, and even “Eric” the and Mayhem”, a 3D display which focuses on crime committed along the Yarra River and bomb disposal robot, the museum off ers an will be running for the next 12 months. intimate account of the work of Victorian police offi cers. Th e museum is enjoyed by Th e Victoria Police Museum is free and can be people of all ages. enjoyed weekdays from 10am-4pm. “We have a diverse audience. We have local visitors, interstate visitors and even international visitors,” Kate said. Janet, 60, from Cranbourne found the museum “by accident” but could not be more pleased with her discovery.

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Dress up for the races By Nicola St John

Spring Racing Carnival seems to bring the inadequate dresser on out in all of us. the Ladies are seen en masse clutching their streets heels in one hand, glass of champers in the Fashion other leaving nothing to stop the windy gusts Alexander Raw and fl imsy short dress combo. Th e feathers of begin to look limp, sequins lose their sparkle LOCATION: Lucy Mactier and you end up looking like a disheveled Harbour Town. Docklands peacock rather than a dignifi ed female on LOCATION: the fi eld. WEARS: Harbour Town. Vaness Quek Some advice for the gents. Don’t wear the I’m wearing jeans, a white t-shirt from same suit you wore to your graduation, your WEARS: LOCATION: Cotton On, a grey and black patterned job interview, a funeral or to work that day. cardigan and a black scarf, which are both Today I’m wearing a tan coat by Manning Harbour Town. Th ere are more options for you. A boxy black from Factorie and black Doc Martin boots. Cartell, a black asymmetrical hem dress or navy suit with an outlandish tie is not race WEARS: wear. Th at’s what 16-year-old-boys wear to DESCRIBE YOUR STYLE? from Asos, a necklace from Dinosaur Designs and black lace-up shoes from I’m wearing an orange calf-length skirt, a their school formals. I’m from Tasmania and over there my Tony Bianco. white singlet, a cream crocheted top and Th e races are a rare occasion to dress up style seems to stand out quite a bit. It black ballet fl ats. I bought the entire outfi t during the day that isn’t for a wedding and seems to fi t in a bit more in Melbourne. I DESCRIBE YOUR STYLE? from an online store. to show that hats are not just for the royals. like clothes that are neat and have a more It’s a bit eclectic. I’m a uni student so It should be seen as an opportunity, rather formal or tailored look. For me an outfi t DESCRIBE YOUR STYLE? pretty much whenever something catches than a web of potential pitfalls. doesn’t have to be comfortable or casual I would say that my style is comfortable as long as it looks nice. my eye and I can aff ord it, I buy it. For those gents daring enough, head wear is and chic. not just for the ladies. As well as protecting WHAT BRINGS YOU TO DOCKLANDS? WHAT BRINGS YOU TO DOCKLANDS? you from the sun, a panama hat teamed WHAT BRINGS YOU TO DOCKLANDS? I’m on holidays so I thought I’d come I work at Harbour Town. with a linen suit, brogues and well-placed down and explore Docklands and do I am visiting some friends who live in handkerchief will have you feeling a bit jaunty. WHERE ARE YOU FROM? some shopping. Melbourne and we thought we would do Ladies do have things a bit tougher. How to some shopping in Docklands today. WHERE ARE YOU FROM? I live in Richmond. master stilettos in soft grass, wear a suitable concoction of fl owers, feathers and fl imsy I’m visiting from Tasmania. WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE PIECE OF WHERE ARE YOU FROM: CLOTHING? head wear without looking like an adorned WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE PIECE OF I’m from Singapore. cocktail and how to simultaneously manage CLOTHING? Th is coat, I absolutely love it. a race guide, glass of bubbly and clutch bag WHAT DO YOU THINK MAKES A can be diffi cult. I would say a good pair of shoes or jacket. WHAT DO YOU THINK MAKES A GOOD OUTFIT? Perhaps we can all try to study the form, WHAT DO YOU THINK MAKES A GOOD OUTFIT? Whatever you feel comfortable wearing. gamble less, drink better champagne and try GOOD OUTFIT? I think you’ve got to know what suits you Clothes that match and have a nice cut to and look decidedly good doing it. But that Th e way the clothes fi t. and know how to dress to suit your fi gure. them. sounds all a bit too serious, doesn’t it?

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ALEX WONG, 27 ASH-LEE MICK, 20 CURT KITEAU, 24 Director, MYO Manager, Lonsdale Manager, Industrie

Alex loves the location of Docklands and thinks it is Ash-Lee has been working in Docklands for seven Curt works at Harbour Town and loves the fact that very easy to get to. He enjoys working in Docklands months. She enjoys the shopping in the area and he can see daylight in his store when he is at work. because of the diversity of the area. Alex said he had the variety of restaurants and cafes to choose from. He said that the outside nature of Harbour Town many regular customers and he enjoyed meeting Her favourites include Le Cirque and NewQuay made Docklands a pleasant working environment. all kinds of people on a day-to-day basis. Tourists, International Buff et and Bar. Curt also said everyone in the area was really tradies and offi ce workers all frequent his store. friendly and easy to get along with. “I love the international buff et, that is defi nitely Alex has been working in Docklands for two- my favourite,” Ash-Lee said. When the weather After work Curt likes to enjoy dinner at Groove and-a-half years and in that time he has seen the is nice Ash-Lee also enjoys eating ice cream and Train, where he is a regular customer. area grow and develop. He thinks that it won’t be taking a walk along the waterfront. too much longer before Docklands is seen as a completely established area.

RACHEL FITIAO, 29 ALEX McNICKING, 21 TATIANA MORE, 29 Part-time sales assistant, Between the Sheets Sales assistant, Novo Sales assistant, Sterling and Viceroy

Rachel has been working in Docklands since When Docklands News spoke to Alex it was only Tatiana has been working in Docklands for one May and thinks that the area provides plenty of her second day of working in Docklands. Before year. She enjoys the atmosphere of the area and opportunities to meet new people. She said a wide starting work here, Alex had not spent much time likes interacting with the tourists who visit. Tatiana variety of people visited Docklands and she was in the area. said she spent a lot of time in Docklands. constantly interacting with diff erent cultures and However, Docklands has already won Alex. She She likes to go out for coff ee, lunch and dinner people of all ages. thinks it is one of the best shopping areas she’s and she said Docklands had lots of diff erent dining Rachel enjoys spending time with her daughter been to. She also said she thinks Docklands would options to choose from. Tatiana said the area was in Docklands and said there were lots of things to be a great area to live. beautiful and that the people who live and work keep her entertained. in Docklands were too. “I’ve made lots of friends,” she said. “It’s a great community.”

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Docklands is the home of the Renegades

Docklands has its very own cricket team. Not every Docklander can play because you have to be one of the best in the world to get a guernsey. But everyone can support the new Renegades cricket team.

Based at Etihad Stadium, the Renegades are a brand new team and in December will play their fi rst game in what is known as the Big Bash League. Big Bash is a new term for the most abbreviated version of the game which, according to coach Simon Helmot, can be all over in three hours. With both teams facing just 180 balls, Simon says fans will see more attacking play and “amazing skills” that are not present in longer versions of the game. “With our red colours and some of the most exciting players in the world we can guarantee some very entertaining cricket,” Mr Helmot said. Th e Renegades are keen to sign up as many Docklanders as possible as members. (From left) Renegades all-rounder Will Sheridan, coach Simon Helmot and fast bowler Jayde Herrick at Etihad Stadium.

With brand values that include a “healthy one-day cricket team and will continue in Tait as well as Pakistanis Shaid Afridi and the Adelaide Strikers in South Australia on streak” of anti-establishment sentiment, Mr this role as well as taking on the Renegades. Abdul Razzaq. December 18. Helmot says this is a good fi t with Docklands, He was appointed coach of the Renegades Mr Helmot said his fast bowlers Shaun Tait which is also the new kid on the block. Th e Renegades’ fi rst home game in in April. But, instead of being introduced to and Dirk Nannes were the world's fastest. “We love the idea of being in Docklands Docklands is against the Perth Scorchers on the players, he was assigned $1 million and Th e players won’t come together for the and we can’t wait to get out and explore the December 22. told to go out and buy 18 of the world’s best. fi rst time until December 10 when they will precinct,” he said. He has a solid core of Victorians and has attend a camp designed to bond them into For further information, see www. Mr Helmot has been coaching the Victorian recruited South Australian paceman Shaun a team in time for the fi rst game against melbournerenegades.com.au Our results speak for themselves!

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