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 $20,000 raised for  Crunch time for fl ood victims community garden See Page 3 See Page 6  New Docklands  It's cops on the docks land release See Page 9 See Page 5 Urban renewal is in the spotlight

Th e Planning Minister Matthew Guy received a lot of media attention last month for his vision to redevelop 200ha of light- industrial land in Port Melbourne.

Despite packaging this idea as part of the policy he took to last year’s state election, the media got very excited about the plan. Th ere is a good deal of confusion around the plan and specifi c details won’t be known until the formation of a new Urban Renewal Authority which is expected before July. Th e Urban Renewal Authority is expected to subsume VicUrban’s role as master planner of Docklands. It will also be responsible for redeveloping the 20ha E-Gate area to Docklands’ north. And while the details surrounding the Port Melbourne project are sketchy, Mr Guy has said the area in question is:  Th ree times the size of Docklands;  Primarily south of the Westgate Freeway;  Includes only a small part of land north of the freeway near the Bolte Bridge;  Will not encroach of the Port of Melbourne’s operation; and

 Will be developed in specifi c precincts. Th is would be primarily achieved by He is talking about a 20-30 year project and, rezoning the land. Elvis is coming to Docklands unlike the Docklands development, the area He was quick to point out that any residential is mostly occupied. redevelopment would have “corresponding services to match” in a reference to Promoters are bringing an Elvis tribute festival to Docklands Mr Guy has said he was not talking about what lessons had been learned from the relocating the heavy industry which is on the in August. Th eir intention is to build the festival into an annual Docklands experience. north side of the freeway. But, rather, it is the event and put Docklands on the international Elvis map. See our light industrial area of Port Melbourne south “It will be a residential suburb, without full story on Page 10. of the freeway which he intends to convert to corporate headquarters or a stadium,” high-density residential. Mr Guy said.

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Melbourne City councillors want a review of the way they are elected. Don’t hem me in Th e electoral structure of the council is often Elsewhere in this edition (Page 11) we have Stages two and three still lie before us and criticised but, unlike other local councils a story about an adverse reaction to the VicUrban doesn’t have the cash to pay for them. which get reviewed regularly, it hasn’t been siting of a Circus Oz tent on the waterfront Editorial Readers may recall the initial plans for the looked at in 10 years. between Central Pier and NewQuay. Th is waterfront when the grand “verandah” Comment is a temporary structure but, again, it Cr Cathy Oke successfully moved that project was fi rst announced in 2008. Th e the council ask the Minister for Local Shane Scanlan demonstrates the change in thinking by plans were for a series of passive and active Government Jeanette Powell for the review. the authorities. open spaces. Th e only mention of buildings Th e council has twice recently asked for such Ten years ago the government of the day were “small street vendors”. a review but the previous State Government “liberated” Melbourne’s waterfront when it Like many other aspects of life in Docklands, had ignored the request. Docklands is in danger of demolished a row of wharf sheds and opened “consultation” was duly performed with a Ms Powell supported the idea of a review losing its open horizons and up an entirely new vista for Melbourne. promise that this would result in concrete when she was in opposition. water views because planners A press release at the time said: “Harbour plans and, ultimately, action. Cr Oke said she didn’t have a view on what seem afraid of open space. Esplanade will create an enormous open However, it appears that these days all bets might be a better system of governance, but space which will provide the key public are off . Th e project is being revisited and access to the CBD’s newest waterfront - on she felt that residents were not adequately Th e vision of our founding fathers (and it money is central to the outcome. represented under the current system. Victoria Dock.” was only 10 years ago!) appears lost on the Th e risk is that the authorities view parts of the She said she felt the system was skewed in current crop of people in charge. If we are Th ese days, it seems, “enormous open open space as a saleable commodity which favour of business representation. not careful, our water views will be blocked spaces” scare the planning fraternity. can be traded to fund the rest of the project. from Harbour Esplanade. She said a review of the entire system When questioned about their desire to Th e outcomes of decisions taken around was needed including voting systems, I was appalled to learn that the City of fi ll it in with structures, they talk about these principles will be with us for the number of councillors, possible Melbourne was seriously considering “activation” and argue that the public is generations to come. reintroduction of wards and the direct placing the long-overdue Docklands library uncomfortable unless they are within range My fear is that unless Docklanders stand up on the waterfront between the NAB building of some type of built form. election of the Lord Mayor. and oppose it, the authorities may well “sell and Central Pier. “I’m not entirely convinced about the direct But the argument is also about money. Th e off the farm” to fund the development. election of the Lord Mayor. At election time As it turns out, timing and costs make this redevelopment of Harbour Esplanade is all the attention is on the lord mayoralty and site unviable. But the fact that they even being conducted in three stages. We are still councillors seem to escape scrutiny, and yet looked at this site for a substantial building enduring the pain of the fi rst stage (and will we all have the same voting weight,” should set alarm bells ringing for concerned be until mid-year), but this is the only stage Cr Oke said. Docklanders. which is fully funded.

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Docklands hit the dance fl oor on February 24 and, in the process, raised more than $20,000 for Queensland and Victorian fl ood victims.

More than 200 people attended a fundraising evening at Watermark in Victoria Harbour and were well entertained by Bobby Valentine’s Very Tall Show and Switch Music and friends. Harbour Town Shopping Centre sponsored the night with a $5000 donation, while the musicians and venue staff all worked for free. Money collected from entry tickets, donation and charity auctions amounted to more than $20,000 which will be shared between the Queensland Premier’s Disaster Relief Appeal (75 per cent) and the Red Cross Victorian Flood Appeal (25 per cent). Th e event was organised by Docklands News in response to January’s devastating fl oods. Editor Shane Scanlan said he was pleased with the result. “It was great to be able to provide an opportunity for Docklanders to respond to the disasters.” “And these events also help to build community spirit, so that was a good outcome too.” Docklanders rock out at the fl ood relief fundraiser on February 24. Mr Scanlan thanked Harbour Town, “We have to chase a few people who left Docklands News staff , the musicians, Natasha before collecting their auction items or Ferre who was MC for the evening, Cheryle paying for them,” he said. “But we should Street for auctioning donated items, JC Street know the total very soon.” staff , Tanja Karavesov and all the donors. In a separate fundraising eff ort, Melbourne “But I reserve two huge thank yous – one Ice, the Harbour Town Hotel and the for Tanina Osborne who organised the Medibank Icehouse raised $3445 through a entertainment, and one for John Ahern and “Pucks for Buck” charity exhibition match at his team at Watermark,” Mr Scanlan said. the Icehouse on February 11. “Watermark put all the food and drink on for nothing. Th e security too. And all the staff gave their time too. It was a massive eff ort,” he said. Mr Scanlan said the fi nal total was not yet clear. Josephine Tan (right) and friends at the fundraiser. 4 DOCKLANDS NEWS ISSUE 62 Yes, this is really Docklands

You could be forgiven for thinking this crowd shot was taken at the St Kilda Festival or a similarly popular event. But it was taken on February 12 in Docklands at the hugely popular Japanese Summer Festival.

Th e organisers are claiming that 100,000 people participated and, while Docklands News does not necessarily accept this fi gure, there were an awful lot of people there. Th e festival plans to return to Waterfront City again next year. Th e festival, also known as “Natsu-matsuri”, is traditionally held every summer in Japan. It was traditionally celebrated as a reminder of the gratitude one should feel toward one’s ancestors. A traditional dance, called “Bon Odori”, is performed at the festival where cotton kimonos are worn by the dancers. Th e Docklands version also featured the dance, as well as live entertainment and many carnival-type stalls.

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VicUrban has found some more Docklands land to sell and is off ering developers two hectares of mainly fresh air above Wurundjeri Way, between Collins St and Flinders St.

In the process, it has turned 140 metres of worthless bridge into 140 metres of exclusive frontage on Melbourne’s most exclusive business address – Collins St. Planning Minister Matthew Guy made the announcement on-site with VicUrban acting CEO Sam Sangster and Docklands general manager Simon Wilson on February 24. Mr Guy said a registration of interest process would be advertised nationally and internationally but said he did not know how much money the Government would make from the sale. “Th e ability to provide such exceptional opportunity for mixed-use development so close to the CBD is one of Melbourne’s competitive advantages over other capital cities,” Mr Guy said. “Adjacent to Southern Cross Station and neighbouring the sophisticated Media House building, this site will see the gap closed along Melbourne’s prestigious Collins St and become a gateway development linking the historic CBD with Docklands.” Registrations of interest close on March 22, with the successful bidder expected to be announced early next year. (From left) Planning Minister Matthew Guy, VicUrban acting CEO Sam Sangster and Docklands general manager Simon Wilson survey the new land release. Docklands leads the way in commercial property of the CBD’s 38,278sqm net absorption, “With 10 years to go until the Docklands Over the next two years more than 3.4 per Melbourne commercial recorded in the six months leading vision is complete, this new wave of cent of the market’s current size is due to be to January. campus-style developments with a focus on added with at least 50 per cent of the additional property vacancy rates are sustainability, shows the Docklands vision is 140,544sqm already pre-committed. Property Council Victorian executive becoming a reality.” the toast of the nation and director, Jennifer Cunich, said the manner in Despite the overall decrease in the vacancy Docklands is leading the way. which Docklands and the adjacent Spencer According to the report, the development of rate, St Kilda Rd experienced an increase precinct continued to hold strong showed Docklands has helped Melbourne cope with to 12.9 per cent, its highest level of vacancy Despite the addition of an extra 47,605sqm, that the master-planned community was the increased demand for offi ce space. since July 2004, and there is no new stock developing nicely. planned for the precinct in the short-to- Melbourne’s offi ce vacancy rate has fallen “It is important with the growth Melbourne medium-term. from 6.5 per cent to just 6.3 per cent and “Th e Docklands precinct demonstrates is experiencing that we ensure the Docklands has the lowest vacancy rate. that good planning and vision can result in opportunity to continue developing in these According to the Property Council’s successful master-planned communities commercial precincts is not hindered by Offi ce Market Report released last month, with a mix of residential, retail and unnecessary obstacles, such as reduced Docklands accounted for a large proportion commercial space,” she said. density requirements.”

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Docklanders are going to have to decide whether or not they want a community garden as sustainability group Urban Reforestation is no longer prepared to do it for them.

Speaking on Docklands TV on February Lend Lease, VicUrban and the City of 18, Urban Reforestation director Emily Melbourne have all responded by pledging Ballantyne-Brodie said she no longer had their commitment to the initiative. the energy to keep pushing for a more Lend Lease Victoria Harbour project director permanent garden without community and Ellie Schwab said she would continue to institutional support. support community-led initiatives aimed at Th e current garden was due to be transferred providing social and environmental benefi ts. to a more permanent site late last year but “Lend Lease has been a genuine supporter Ms Ballantyne-Brodie said that despite of Urban Reforestation and of the great work months of discussions and negotiations they do. We’ve lent our support in several with Lend Lease, VicUrban and the City of capacities,” Ms Schwab said. Melbourne, nothing had eventuated. Cr Cathy Oke said the City of Melbourne was (From left) Virginia Gould, Sue Cox (and Lucy), Sally Hewitt and Bill McDonald (and Coco), and Phillip Burckhardt She said she was personally exhausted and also very supportive of Urban Reforestation (and Rusty) pose for a photo during Coco’s “debut party” on February 20. had to pass the project to the community if it and a Docklands community garden. was to continue. She said the council had allocated $9000 to help “Unfortunately, the people and the plants move the current garden to a more permanent surrounding the garden are about 20 per site in Docklands as well as a further $7000 to Coco is the toast of the town cent of what I experience with the garden,” run community-engagement programs. Ms Ballantyne-Brodie said. However, Cr Oke also said the funding “Th e other 80 per cent is unfortunately a lot Barely bigger than her owner’s hands, 10-week-old puppy Coco was conditional on Urban Reforestation of red tape and bureaucracy as well as a lot successfully receiving a lease from VicUrban was the toast of Docklands on February 20. of apathy.” for a new garden site in Docklands. Ms Ballantyne-Brodie said the City of VicUrban general manager for Docklands Th e toy poodle was the centre of attention Sally said she was encouraged back into dog Melbourne had off ered money to help but Simon Wilson said his organisation as proud owners Sally Hewitt and Bill ownership by Lea and Paul O’Halloran who this was dependent on VicUrban granting a was committed to supporting the McDonald hosted an afternoon party to alerted her that Coco was available. Coco is permanent site. show off their new pet. a sister to Mia, the O’Hallorans’ toy poodle community initiative. “We will be leaving the garden and leaving who was featured in Docklands News’ Pets “VicUrban is also supportive of developing Doggy biscuits were provided for the four- Docklands because there is not any certainty Corner column late last year. a longer-term site for a community garden legged guests, while the humans enjoyed around our future here,” she said. champagne and other refreshments. “She’s absolutely stunning,” a clearly smitten within Docklands and has commenced Sally said. Ms Ballantyne-Brodie said the community preliminary discussions with key For Sally and Bill, taking on another dog has needed to step into the role if the garden was stakeholders, including Urban Reforestation, been a big step. Th eir beloved Peaches passed “We’re calling her Coco because she is the to have a future. She said a date would soon be to resolve the ongoing governance and away two years ago and it has taken this time peak of elegance and class.” announced for a community meeting to form a management arrangements associated with for their feelings of loss to subside suffi ciently. locally-based committee of management.30%this,” Mr Wilson said. SOLD FOR SALE IN 2 WEEKS

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However, it is understood that the site could Th e City of Melbourne and not be prepared in time to meet the council’s timeline and that the council and VicUrban are VicUrban have proposed giving now examining the practicalities of building away public waterfront land the complex on the open space in front of the NAB building on Harbour Esplanade. to developers in exchange for Other options are: building a Docklands library.  To build only the library next to the Hub and later extend the Hub into a Th ey say that the $9 million they have allocated community centre; between them is not enough to build the library and community centre, which was  To contribute the $9 million to another announced last year for construction on the private development in exchange for a Hub site in Harbour Esplanade. library and community centre. Th e council says it costed a number of options Th e council has given itself a 10-week to build the complex on the Hub site but deadline to decide on a course of action. It then expects the library to be built within couldn’t make the available budget stretch. 12-14 months. But rather than allocating more funds, they A VicUrban spokesperson said that, while suggested exchanging public waterfront land Artwork completed VicUrban was contributing to the project, it between the NAB building and Central Pier was being led by the City of Melbourne. to a private developer who would include Sculptor Mark Stoner has completed the installation of his the library and community centre as part of a In his Docklands News column this month, commercial development. Docklands Community Association ‘Th e River Runs Th rough It’ artwork at Collins Landing in president Roger Gardner complains about Victoria Harbour. Th is public open space had previously been lack of consultation on this project. earmarked for active recreational activities as part of the Harbour Esplanade redevelopment. “Th e council report states that extensive Th e work has been progressively installed and the “shells” were the last items to be placed consultation has taken place with last month. Th e installation references the alluvial mud fl ats, estuarine tidal zone, marshes Not surprisingly, the council says a number Docklands. We presume this refers to and the impenetrable tea tree that once lined the river banks. It comprises paving, sculpture of developers are interested in developing a VicUrban as there has been none with the and plantings. proposal for this prime site. DCA or anybody else,” Mr Gardner said.

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By Alison Kinkade “Th is is not about quick fi xes to local issues,” Acting Sergeant Hicks said. As the City of Melbourne takes Acting Sergeant Hicks said residents and business owners were encouraged to contact a “back to basics” approach their precinct police team about non-urgent to policing, Sergeant Brett crime issues they were concerned with such as graffi ti, property damage, anti-social Clarkson and Acting Sergeant behaviour or drug activity. Kerrie Hicks have become the All urgent criminal matters should be faces of policing in Docklands. directed to 000, but Acting Sergeant Hicks and Sergeant Clarkson are encouraging the Docklands community to contact them Under the new City of Melbourne Precinct for any non-urgent matters via email at: Policing Project, launched last October, melbournewest.precinctpolicing@police. the municipality has been divided into 38 vic.gov.au. separate policing precincts, with Docklands being divided into two – precincts 8 and 9. Precinct 8 boundaries are: Wurundjeri Way, LaTrobe St, and continuances of the line across Th ough each precinct varies, generally each Victoria Harbour meeting the Yarra River. has two sergeants and about 10 constables/ senior constables to get to know the Precinct 9 boundaries are: Harbour community and work with it to address any Esplanade (from intersection of LaTrobe safety or criminal issues they may be facing. St), Footscray Rd, Citylink, Dynon Rd, Sims St and then following the water’s edge of Acting Sergeant Hicks, who has been a Maribyrnong River, Yarra River to the line member of Victoria Police for more than nine of continuance from LaTrobe St across years, is working with Sergeant Howden to Victoria Harbour. cover Precinct 8, which takes in the eastern side of Docklands from LaTrobe St. For additional information about the City of Melbourne Precinct Policing project Sergeant Brett Clarkson, who has been a and relevant maps please visit www.police. policeman for 17 years, is working with vic.gov.au, and select Community Safety, Sergeant Mason to cover Precinct 9, which Precinct Policing. takes in the western side of Docklands beginning from LaTrobe St. To contact Melbourne West police station, call 9247 5384. Acting Sergeant Hicks said the teams consisted of operational members from Acting Sergeant Kerrie Hicks, Sergeant Brett Clarkson and Senior Constable Matt Fitzgibbon on patrol in Docklands. Melbourne West police station who performed duties such as divisional van, foot “Precinct policing will allow residents “By having direct access to a precinct police patrol, licensing duties, and public order and businesses to have a familiar face team, local people will be able to share management and that they would spend when working with police on crime and information on crime issues and work with time patrolling in Docklands where possible. safety issues.” police on long-term solutions.”

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VicUrban says its Harbour Esplanade redevelopment is on schedule for completion by mid-2011, with most of the major infrastructure works expected to be completed by next month.

By the end this month, the fi rst of the Norfolk schedule. Once the dates are confi rmed it Island pine trees will be planted along will provide further information. Harbour Esplanade (weather permitting). VicUrban also says works are well underway Dan Stojanovich and Gordon Lyall are bringing Elvis to town. During March and April the fi nal layer of to create a new pedestrian path on the asphalt will be installed between Bourke eastern footpath along the stadium side and LaTrobe streets, including the Bourke between Bourke and LaTrobe streets, with Long live the King and LaTrobe street intersections. Once the fi nal layer of asphalt scheduled to be the asphalting works are complete, traffi c laid in early March. Following these works, Th e promoters believe that an annual the fi nal layer of asphalt will be laid on sensors will be placed in each lane in each Multiple Elvises will descend Docklands Elvis festival can be as successful. the western footpath, on the harbour side direction between Bourke and Dudley To be held in Shed 4 at Victoria Harbour, between Bourke St and Docklands Drive. on Docklands in August to kick streets to provide more sophisticated and the festival will kick-off with a fund-raising responsive traffi c light sequencing. By mid-2011 the Capital City Bicycle Trail off an inaugural Elvis Tribute dinner for children’s cancer charity Red Kite between Bourke St and Docklands Drive on Friday, August 12 and will conclude on Week Festival. Lane closures will be required to fi nalise the will be realigned, creating a dedicated path Sunday, August 14. asphalting works, with the majority to be separate from a pedestrian footpath. Th e festival is the brain-child of Elvis Presley Melbourne-based Elvis impersonator Mark conducted at night to minimise disruption. tragic Gordon Lyall and promoter Dan Andrews, who is ranked third in the world, VicUrban is working with its contractors and Stojanovich who hope to put Docklands on is onboard as a headline act. And other local businesses to fi nalise the asphalting the Australian Elvis calendar. activities include a classic car and bike Mr Stojanovich said Parkes in rural New show, Elvis exhibits, Elvis art show, a schools South Wales attracted 12,000 visitors last music competition, buskers, a “Greaselands” year for its Elvis festival, which is held each catering diner and, of course, karaoke. Docklands competition extended January to coincide with Elvis’s birthday. Th ere will be a rock and roll dance on the It was such a great concept, that the Docklands” competition has now closed and Destination Docklands’ competition off ering Docklands News hopes to bring you details “Th at leaves the anniversary of the great Saturday night and Sunday morning starts a trip to London was extended last month to of the winners in our April edition. man’s death in August as the appropriate with a gospel service. allow more entries. time for a tribute festival in Docklands,” Mr For more information, see Th e winner will win a trip for a family of four Stojanovich said. www.elvisforever.com.au. But the “Tell us what you love about to London Docklands . Yucky medicine? We’ve all had to take revolting tasting medicines when we’re sick. For some people, yucky medicine is a daily problem. However have you ever stopped and asked why medicines have to taste nasty? Well it just so happens that medicines don’t have to taste awful.

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16 Saint Mangos Lane, Docklands 3008 Telephone (03) 9670 2882 Fax: (03) 9670 9615 www.compoundia.com ISSUE 62 DOCKLANDS NEWS 11 Circus doesn’t bring joy to all By Alison Kinkade in helping them fi nd a location which would also help attract people to the area. Permission to allow Circus Oz “It is a partnership between VicUrban and ourselves as they wanted to activate Central to erect an events tent on the Pier and I have no doubt that it will help Harbour Esplanade waterfront bring people to the area,” Mr Hughes said. this month has at least one Mr Rankin said he wanted to know how the tent would help activate Central Pier and Docklander up in arms. bring people to the area. “It will not draw people onto Central Pier. Docklands resident and owner of Pleasure Th ey will stay on Harbour Esplanade. If you Boat Cruises, Keith Rankin, said he was are going to try and activate Central Pier as outraged to learn that a 7m tall and 17.3m an event space you need to put something wide tent would be erected in front of the on Central Pier,” Mr Rankin said. water at the bottom of LaTrobe St. Mr Hughes said erecting the tent on Central “Since 1997 they have had this policy that Pier was discussed, but VicUrban did not want there could be nothing obstructing the the pier tied-up with a permanent fi xture. water-view from the footpath line and now it seems they have decided to reverse it with “I’m not privy to all the information, no consultation,” Mr Rankin said. but I believe they are in the process of development plans for the area and did Mr Rankin said he wanted to know whether not want a permanent fi xture, but I believe VicUrban was also going to reverse the the site we have will work just as well,” Mr policy for everyone and allow boats to moor Hughes said. Team Icehouse are on their bikes along the waterfront between Central Pier Circus Oz will hire out the tent when not using “this event raises funds for an organisation and the Conder. it itself. Th e tent will be a permanent fi xture that works with the most disadvantaged and “I want to know why they are reversing Staff and friends of Medibank on the waterfront until after Christmas. at risk people, families and communities.” the policy all of a sudden and why people Icehouse are calling on fellow weren’t allowed to use it for mooring in the Mr Rankin said he did not know how another “It will be a fun day for the entire team taking bike-loving Docklanders to fi rst place if it can be so easily reversed now, events tent on crown land would bring part and I would love to see other people and why weren’t the public consulted if they people to Docklands and be successfully join their team in the upcoming who work within the Docklands precinct to are going to reverse the policy for Circus utilised. get involved and join us for a fantastic day Oz?” Mr Rankin said. Just Cycle Yarra Valley on A VicUrban spokesperson said the land fell out riding, enjoying all that the Yarra Valley Mr Rankin said he had no problem whatsoever under the jurisdiction of the Department Sunday, March 20. has to off er while supporting a great cause,” with Circus Oz and thought it was a great of Sustainability and Environment but was Walls said. under the management and control of the Raising funds for Jesuit Social Services, Just organisation, but he couldn’t understand how City of Melbourne. Cycle Yarra Valley features three diff erent Th ere are activities at Rochford Wines the policy could be so easily reversed. courses including the 120km challenge throughout the day, including entertainment “My problem isn’t with Circus Oz, it is that “We don’t utilise the events spaces we have featuring a timed climb of Mount Donna and children’s activities that culminates in a VicUrban has never reversed the policy for in Docklands currently so how will another Buang, a 65km endurance ride and a 12km live concert in the afternoon. Docklanders but is happy to reverse it for an help?” Mr Rankin said. recreational ride. outsider who will be utilising the area purely Both Mr Walls and event ambassador, former Mr Rankin is also concerned that the tent for commercial reasons.” General manager of the Medibank Icehouse, premier Steve Bracks, have registered for the will add further to the problems Central Darren Walls, explained the motivation 120km challenge. For full event details, visit Programming director for Circus Oz, Matt Pier businesses are facing with parking and behind his staff ’s support of the event as www.justcycle.com.au. Hughes, said VicUrban had been wonderful access. 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 12 DOCKLANDS NEWS ISSUE 62 MAB’s fi nal tower is its crowning glory

MAB Corporation has launched its fi nal high-rise development in Docklands, a 600-apartment twin-tower complex to be known at Th e Quays.

Rising to 32 levels above Harbour Esplanade, MAB’s residential general manager Kevin the south tower will nestle beside the Hunt said: “Th is is an exclamation mark on Conder, with the shorter north tower taking a key site and the public response has been up position on the corner of Docklands very positive with strong interest before its Drive. Th e development also includes a formal launch.” substantial podium section. Th e podium of Th e Quays will provide a vibrant social hub for the residents. Th e MAB says Th e Quays will be its fi nal ground fl oor will include a health club with residential off ering in NewQuay East before a 25-metre swimming pool, spa, sauna, concentrating on commercial development gymnasium and a yoga studio. on the remaining undeveloped blocks. On level one, residents will be able to Th e developer is progressing on its low- work, relax and entertain in the Residents’ rise residential developments in NewQuay Club with exclusive access to a library, West and is believed to be close to taking on business centre, private dining room and unsold commercial parcels of Waterfront cinema lounge. City from ING Real Estate. Th e podium will be crowned with an Th e Quays’ striking glass facade contrasts expansive roof-top garden adjacent to a tennis sharply with the mostly concrete-dominated court, clubhouse and barbeque facilities. earlier towers along NewQuay Promenade. “Th is landmark building is a unique opportunity for buyers to secure an MAB managing director Andrew Buxton said apartment, and lifestyle, in the entertainment the 100-metre high south tower would be heart of NewQuay,” Mr Hunt said. the tallest building in the precinct and would Prices for the apartments range from be a powerful architectural statement for $350,000 for a one-bedroom to $1.2 million NewQuay and the Docklands waterfront. for a three-bedroom, three-bathroom Th e south tower will house 275 apartments. apartment with a study and two car spaces. Th e north tower will comprises 230 apartments Sales opened on Feburary 26 and and the podium will have 95 apartments. construction is due to start this year. CHILDREN’S HEALTH AND NUTRITION Small business grants Childhood is a period of tremendous growth and development. It is common to hear adults express in amazement to children “Oh my goodness, you are growing bigger everyday”. This rapid Th e fi rst round of applications for Th e City of Melbourne’s 2011- growth means it is critical that children receive all their dietary 2012 small business grants has opened and Docklands businesses requirements and nutrients to assist them in developing to their full potential and to lay the foundations for future healthy eating. are encouraged to apply.

Children approach eating using all Very young children use their hands Th e fi rst round of small business grants Business for Millennium Development their senses. Taste is the obvious one. to feed themselves and older children opened in February and will close on March (2010), Compoundia (2008), Cruz Galleries Then there is: prefer textures that they are familiar with. 15 with another round due to open in July. (2005), Goya Galleries (2005), Open Channel (2007), Th e Hornery Institute/Docklands SIGHT: What does their food look HEARING: Children will learn which food On off er are grants of up to $30,000 for Skills and Training (2005), and Tiffi ns (2008). like? They will want to eat food that is they like by listening to adults opinions start-up businesses or businesses looking aesthetically pleasing using lots of fresh about certain foods. to expand, and up to $10,000 for businesses A spokesperson for the City of Melbourne and colourful produce. Along with a healthy and balanced diet looking to export or businesses needing said that 121 applications were received SMELL: When preparing healthy and children need to participate in a range support for training and further development. in 2010 and seven of those were located or nutritious food for children; ask does it of physical activities; going for walks, intending to locate to Docklands. smell good? swimming, bike rides, yoga and playing A number of Docklands businesses have received grants over the years through the For more information visit www.melbourne. TOUCH AND TEXTURE: Children are in the park are all popular activities Small Business Grants scheme including vic.gov.au very tactile and it is through touch that which children will enjoy. children first start experimenting with food.

Our bookshop located on the first floor at THE HARBOUR FAMILY AND CHILDREN’S CENTRE, 1 SEAFARER LANE, VICTORIA HARBOUR has a good selection of books relating to children’s healthy eating. Topics include: baby led 96 River Esplanade weaning, children who are fussy eaters, recipe books, food additives and their effects bistro on children’s behaviour. Highly recommended books available in the bookshop include: Yarra’s Edge FED UP by Sue Dengate explores that learning difficulties, behavioural problems and minor chronic illness in children and Docklands 3008 adults can all be the result of intolerance to food chemicals. A great vite read for families who want to know exactly 03 9646 0996 what is added to their food. at yarra’s edge KITCHEN GARDEN COOKING One hundred and twenty healthy and nutritious Stephanie Alexander recipes especially written for children, with simple instructions, a colourful layout and lots of fast, fun facts for curious minds. For information on any books please phone 03 8624 1006 or to view our online bookshop visit www.gowrievictoria.org.au [email protected] www.bistrovite.com.au ISSUE 62 DOCKLANDS NEWS 13 Pouring cold water on ferry idea “Th e speeds that a ferry of that nature Geelong to Melbourne would be redundant. Mr Rankin said he believed that low-speed would need to get up to would create tourism ferries were great for activating the Passenger Boat Owners “If there was a high-speed ferry from signifi cant damage to the surrounding water and he would like to see more of them. Geelong to Melbourne it would still take Association vice president boats and pontoons, and would also be very an hour, even without speed restrictions, “Melbourne’s waterways are beautiful and Keith Rankin says a high-speed dangerous,” Mr Rankin said. and would cost Geelong commuters a lot should be utilised more, but in the right way such as tourism. It would be selfi sh of me to commuter ferry to Docklands is “To design a vessel to travel at even 10 knots, more than what they would currently pay in want high-speed commuter ferries,” he said. a bad idea. which wouldn’t be fast enough, would create other modes and it would have a signifi cant signifi cant damage,” he said. negative eff ect on other vessels.” Th ough Mr Rankin is adamantly opposed to the idea of high-speed commuter ferries, he Mr Rankin said that the fuel consumption Mr Rankin was responding to comments Mr Rankin said that the VTIC’s comparison believes it is only a matter of time before they and cost, as well as the time spent travelling made by the Victoria Tourism Industry of Melbourne waterways to Sydney and are introduced. Council, which recently suggested that would eliminate any benefi t that the water- Brisbane was ill informed. “Th ey will be introduced because some dill public water transport could be the next step based commuting could bring. “Brisbane, even though there is more need will vote it through because there will be a in activating the Yarra. “To raise the speed of a ferry also raises the for water transport, has experienced few selfi sh people with power and enough fuel consumption and in turn the cost for the An expert in boating, the Docklands resident signifi cant damage to the surrounding areas ill-informed media to gain community passenger. It will also lead to more pollution said that, while he encouraged greater use since introducing high-speed ferries and support,” he said. and this form of travel will be slower than other of the Yarra, particularly in a tourism sense, Sydney Harbour is very diff erent. For starters forms of transport so there is really no point.” he believed that a commuter ferry system Port Phillip Bay is about 67 times larger,” would be detrimental to the community. Mr Rankin said that even a long trip such as Mr Rankin said. Transport Music due to model sought stop at for Docklands Yarra’s Edge VicUrban has tendered Yarra’s Edge will lose its Sunday for consultants to prepare night free salsa dancing under a Transport Model and a City of Melbourne plan to Sustai nable Transport Strategy for Docklands. move the event to Waterfront City. Consultants are expected to be appointed this South Australians month and, once complete, the model will In response to complaints about the event, provide a robust framework to examine and the council has enticed Dance 101 operator prioritise access and mobility requirements buy into Docklands Cheryl Smith to move it to the Waterfront for the next 10 years and beyond. City Piazza next year. Th e model will take into account existing and Digital Harbour has sold the new Melbourne Water building Ms Smith said the council was off ering to future land use and infrastructure proposals support and promote the event in the new to provide peak hour and daily traffi c at 990 LaTrobe St to the Motor Accident Commission of South location, which it believed was a more predictions, forecasts of public transport Australia. suitable site. usage and an analysis of pedestrian and cycling patterns. Announcing the sale on February 21, Digital On completion 990 LaTrobe St will feature Dance 101 has been given permission to It will help identify and test options for Harbour executive director David Napier said 12,650sqm of lettable offi ce area over six remain in Yarra’s Edge for the rest of the year, maximising access and mobility to and the sale demonstrated the quality of the project. fl oors to be wholly leased for 15 years to but the event only operates during summer within Docklands, including long-term Melbourne Water Corporation. and is now in recess until December. “Th e continued growth of the Digital connectivity to surrounding precincts. Harbour precinct into this area of Docklands Th e project will be a market leader in Ms Smith said Yarra’s Edge was a Th e strategy will be developed in is further endorsed by the commitment sustainable offi ce buildings with a 6-Star wonderfully intimate location for the event consultation with the City of Melbourne, of government and institutional grade green star as-designed rating and 5-star and she would be sorry to move. But, if the VicRoads, the Department of Transport, key organisations, both as occupiers and NABERS energy rating target. event was not welcome at Yarra’s Edge, then stakeholders and the wider community. investors,” Mr Napier said. she had no option but to agree to move.

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HAVING YOUR BUSINESS BUSINESS YOUR HAVING RISK: 14 DOCKLANDS NEWS ISSUE 62 Docklands sees the light The dying “Maybe one day soon we will see a newly art of letter Over the past six weeks commissioned art work that celebrates light in public space,” she said. Docklands has been the subject posting of intensive study by a class Docklands has lost a second street posting of interior design students box within 12 months, with the removal of a box in Caravel Lane, NewQuay last month. from RMIT. Residents were alarmed to fi nd a blank Millie Cattlin and Joseph Norster from the pavement where their local post box was design studio We Are Th e Projects took the previously located on the corner of Caravel class into the fi eld with “Guerrilla Lighting” Lane and Rakiai Way. and their “Projector Bike”. Th is closely follows the removal of yellow Th e third and fourth year summer-elective and red post boxes outside the AFL in students spent fi ve nights in Docklands Harbour Esplanade during road works. studying the pedestrian activity and then But Docklanders should not expect the boxes lighting of a number of key sites. to be reinstated. Residents may have seen them gathering just An Australia Post spokesperson said the before dark, with 100 water-proof Dolphin removals were part of a “normal review torches, spot-lights and a “Projector Bike” to process” and said there were still 17 red and test some of their ideas – examining locations yellow street posting boxes (SPBs) within a around the harbour with the view to designing 2km radius of the stadium, including one at a lighting-based interactive art work. the corner of LaTrobe and Spencer streets. Th e students were required to record the When challenged, the spokesperson later number of people using an area and then said the Harbour Esplanade boxes were design an artwork that would attract the removed for “safety concerns”. public and engage them with the light. She said Australia Post would advertise in Th e students gave their fi nal presentations in the Leader newspaper and inform the local Victoria Harbour on February 17 to a panel member of Parliament that the boxes had made up of Melbourne lighting designers been removed “to give the community an and RMIT lecturers. opportunity to voice any concerns”. Ms Cattlin said VicUrban manager of “I would like to assure you that service levels cultural infrastructure Ai Ogawa sat in on will not be adversely aff ected, as there are 17 the presentations and was delighted with the alternate red SPBs with express boxes within thoughtfulness and creativity of the ideas. 2km of the Telstra Dome (sic),” she said.

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(I didn’t mention the snake knowing that you’ve made the right decision. that’s taken up residence, on account of the mice.) Th e police saw the Bike Force stickers on the steeds and got in touch. From there is was just a matter of matching You say to yourself: “I have made the right decision, because Th e following day there were many calls pleading me to the bikes’ serial numbers and a phone call to Ann. it’s right for me and I don’t care what anyone else thinks.” return to my senses and come home to an air-conditioned, rodent-free world, where life made much more sense to “Talk about effi ciency,” a clearly delighted Ann reported. And that’s the bit that gets interesting … what anyone else them. Where there was little danger in walking down your thinks. Or more particularly, the having to not care what they own hall, cement didn’t fall out of the walls when you bang think. I’m reaching the conclusion that to live your own life, a door, and fl yscreens were a comfort rather than a frontier. you sometimes have to stop making someone else happy. Where wearing high-heels wasn’t absurd, and there was It’s the fashion time of year ample trendy bars and fab coff ee spots to catch up on life. You see having recently purchased my dream home Docklands will take centre stage this month with the (“renovators delight” doesn’t even begin to explain it), I have My gumboots and I weren’t off ended, we’re happy with L’Oreal Melbourne Fashion Festival (LMFF) hosting many realised that not everyone shares my view of the big picture. instant coff ee and the pub as the only option for an outing. of its events in our beautiful waterside suburb. In fact, not many people believe that moving to a remote My friends will always be welcome to visit me as I travel my LMFF kicks off on Monday, March 14 with a show- rural town far away from all my circles (their words!) to take new path – although I think they’ll decline the invitation. hammer and paintbrush to 100-year-old walls, is going to be stopping event showcasing decades of Australian fashion a worthwhile project. But I do. I know it will be an amazing But that’s the thing – I just don’t mind. I don’t mind because and music at South Wharf’s Melbourne Convention and journey, with rich rewards. Th ey think I’ve lost the plot. So I it is my path. And right now, in amongst all of this, I am Exhibition Centre. set about trying to bring them up to speed. content. I know I’ve made the right decision. Th e week-long event will feature all seven of its L’Oreal I organised a dinner party, so they could see the potential I It’s only by following your own dream, that you will truly Paris Runway Shows at Docklands’ Central Pier, as well as saw, and become supportive – perhaps, even a little envious. be happy, and that is a worthwhile pursuit. So if you are the LMFF Menswear Runway, LMFF National Graduate waking up not knowing that you’re on the right path, just ask Showcase, Fashion Weekend at LMFF and two LMFF All was going reasonably well. I’d managed to convince yourself what you truly want, what you truly seek. Off site Runways in Shed 4. everyone that an outside toilet was absolutely of no inconvenience and electricity was somewhat overrated, Never be afraid to change your direction. Be strong enough LMFF is a part of a month-long celebration of Australian when one of my guests, asked “what IS that noise?” I laughed to listen to your own voice, and don’t worry if those around fashion which sees markets, exhibitions, workshops, it off and explained it was just mouse traps snapping. you voice their opinions loudly! You know when you’re on galleries and documentaries across Melbourne dedicated the right path, and life sure can be great when you fi nd it … to fashion. Impressively, she managed to simultaneously drain her even if you have to share it with mice! wine glass and announce loudly to her husband it was LMFF aims to encourage Australians to support time to go … I was able to remind them to watch out for the Have a great month! Abby x Australian designers. Visit www.lmff .com.au. 18 DOCKLANDS NEWS ISSUE 62 Even more Docklands for Ned One lucky Docklands worker was fortunate to take-out fi rst prize on February 22 in Rotary’s Docklands Experience Raffl e winning over $2000 worth of prizes. Nedim Rahmanovic from graphic designer studio Mediation Communications took out fi rst prize, winning: two nights accommodation donated by Docklands Private Collection; weekend hire of a luxury Audi vehicle; a half-day sailing trip for four people donated by Yacht Master; $150 dining experience at Livebait; $100 dining experience at Renzo’s Café Italiano; a pamper package donated by Mecca Cosmetica; a two 90-minute hot stone massages donated by Luna Spa and a $200 shopping voucher from Harbour Town. Second prize went to Ian Davies, a member of the Rotary Club of Benalla, and he won: a night’s accommodation donated by Grand Mecure; $100 dining experience at Va Bene; $50 dining experience at Medici; a pamper package donated by Mecca Cosmetica; a massage or facial for two donated by Oxygen Spa and a $100 shopping voucher from Harbour Town. Your personal poem awaits Docklands pop-poet Karl Bierl wants to compose a poem about you for a new book. Th e Dock5 resident says he only needs 10 minutes of your time and $10 to compose a page-length poem for a book which will be known as Simply Personal. Karl has off ered to fund the rest of the publication costs and says his motivation is to bring Docklanders together. “Th e book will provide a legacy of moments written in a book. Examples could be births, Pictures from the Docklands birthdays, twenty-fi rsts, weddings, eulogies, special occasions or a general write-up of a News fundraiser event held on person,” he said. Th ursday, February 24 “Th e book will not be for public sale but will be only for those people who have their poem in the book.” “Th e $10 cost will also include one book. Subsequent books will only cost $5,” Mr Bierl said. “I off er this proposal to the fi rst 50 Dockland News readers who contact me.” Mr Bierl can be contacted on karl@ poetrywithrhyme.com.

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20 DOCKLANDS NEWS ISSUE 62 Fashion to die for

Th e people are beautiful and their clothes are to die for and DOCKLANDS FASHION it’s all because it’s that time of the again.

Th e time when Melbourne shines and comes into its own and everyday people transform into models as they embrace their stylist within. It’s that time of the year when all of Australia’s fashion elite, as well as some overseas visitors, descend on Melbourne. It is the L’Oreal Melbourne Fashion Festival (LMFF) and it is taking place this month. So to celebrate LMFF and its many shows taking place in Docklands, we are endeavouring to make this autumn and winter easier for you by delivering to you the season’s trends. 1950s glam Inspired by the hit TV show Mad Man, 1950s glamour is the major trend for the season. Pretty and feminine lady-like pieces will feature in all major collections. Elegant synched-waist skirts as well as full skirts on will have you on trend for the season. Lace is also a hit and for something a little more the laid-back there is a huge range of beautiful Fashion streets knitwear to choose from that will give you that 1950s glam look. Men are also falling for Andrea Ioanna of this trend with tailored jackets and blazers. Th e must-have is a pea jacket. LOCATION Habour Town A day in the country Alana Karlovsky Docklands Relaxed country-club style clothing is a WEARS Tumai Temurci LOCATION weekend-wear must-have. Soft patterns Black and white patterned strapless dress, Harbour Town LOCATION featuring beautiful fl orals are a hit. Soft coats black thongs and a black metal-studded NewQuay and cardigans with fur trimmings are right handbag. WEARS on trend. Laced ankle boots set off the look. Cream cap, grey frilled-sleeve top, WEARS DESCRIBE YOUR OUTFIT? Men can wear beautiful preppy knitwear to denim mini shorts, dress-thongs and Floral and polka-dot sheer shirt, white I would say that it’s comfortable, stay in trend with the ladies. black frill-trimmed bag. top, mustard yellow handbag, black summery, pretty and girly. skinny-leg pants and nude high heels. Sign up to military style DESCRIBE YOUR OUTFIT? WHAT BRINGS YOU TO DOCKLANDS? Military style jackets are a must-have for I would say it’s fun, funky and casual and DESCRIBE YOUR OUTFIT? I am a fashion designer and I use to have both women and men, but the women’s it’s all from Blockout It’s neat casual. a shop in Designers House so I am just jackets are a lot softer than last season’s. popping in to tie up some loose ends and WHAT BRINGS YOU TO DOCKLANDS? WHAT BRINGS YOU TO DOCKLANDS? Slim fi tted cargo pants are also on trend I’m having a shop while I’m here. I’ve just moved across from another I’ve just done a bit of shopping in Harbour for women and men can express their Blockout store to work here in Harbour Town and now I am off to Channel 7 to masculinity in a pair of military boots. WHERE ARE YOU FROM? Town and I love it. Docklands is so pretty. audition for Deal or No Deal. Th e 80s return Keilor. WHERE ARE YOU FROM? WHERE ARE YOU FROM? For those who love the 80s glam of last WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE THING Eltham. Taylors Lakes. season, you will be pleased to know it ABOUT AUTUMN? features in the season’s collection. Th ough Defi nitely the L’Oreal Melbourne Fashion WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE THING WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE THING it is softer than the previous collection, Festival, though I won’t be showing ABOUT AUTUMN? ABOUT AUTUMN? embellishment will give you that glitzy kick my collection until Melbourne Spring Th e new season’s trends, but I don’t like Defi nitely the weather – I love that it that you’re after. Fashion Week. the fact it’s no longer summer. changes from stinking hot weather to nice Accessories galore warm weather. WHAT DO YOU THINK MAKES A WHAT DO YOU THINK MAKES A Accessories are great if you want to update your GOOD OUTFIT? GOOD OUTFIT? WHAT DO YOU THINK MAKES A wardrobe without spending a fortune on new I think accessories are really important, I think something that is fl attering is GOOD OUTFIT? pieces. Look for shoes with soft toes and bow though I’m not really wearing any at obviously important and I think it is good Co-ordination. If you’re wearing patterns trims. Fur trimming and classic silk will also the moment. Th is season I am liking the to choose clothing that shows off your on top then keep it simple on the bottom add a touch of 1950s glam without spending a chunky bangles. personality. and vice versa. fortune. Go and get styled before stepping out this month March 17 from 5-6pm at Th e Hub on it gets better with practise,” Ms Maines said. focuses on helping everyday women Harbour Esplanade. improve many aspects of their lives by To coincide with L’Oreal Ms Maines has just fi nished volunteer simply accepting their bodies, as they learn Ms Maines will present a PowerPoint training on a nine-month project organised Melbourne Fashion Festival, how to make the best of what they have. presentation focusing on: understanding the by Eastern Region Community Health aimed Docklands resident and importance of image; how lines and design of at assisting women and men who are trying “Too often we focus on the negative rather personal stylist Chris Maines a garment can create illusions; a simple way to rebuild their lives after experiencing the than highlighting the positive and the switch to work out your general body shape; and devastation of problem gambling. to achieving a better image is as simple as is hosting ‘Style Yourself – learning a few basic rules,” she said. which clothes and designs fl atter you best. “My training focussed on helping the women Th e Basics’ – an information Ms Maines said her aim was to show women in particular, to rekindle and develop an Ms Maines encourages participants to book session on fashion-styling. of all sizes and budgets that they could look interest in their appearance as a means of early as there is limited availability. and feel gorgeous and confi dent everyday. gaining the self-esteem and confi dence For more information please visit www. needed to reconnect socially and develop A qualifi ed personal stylist, Ms Maines will “Great style doesn’t necessarily come StyleRefl ections.com.au or contact Ms professionally,” she said. host two free one-hour information sessions naturally to most people. 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How compatible are you Robert: Natalie: and your partner? You manage to cram many lifetimes into You’re a real smoothie, refi ned and ever one, for it seems like you’re always being so tactful when it comes to handling other Possible confl icts: Check the astrological charts by emailing reborn and starting life over again. Others people – a diplomat. And yet, despite all of Negotiations break down almost yours and your partners’ birthdate and time may have a hard time keeping up with your this apparent calm, you like your partners every time. Th ere is a communication to [email protected] changes. You do well in face-to-face and anything but cool. gut-level situations that would exhaust most barrier that manages to defy your You can’t resist impulsive and action- people. You really come into your own when every attempt to cross it. Th ere could oriented people – the more daring, the the going gets tough or when it’s time to be sharp words on a regular basis. better. You bring out the recklessness in “get down” and face facts: good leadership Th e two of you may tend to get very Is this love or lust? those you love, and you love it. Although at potential for emergency situations. emotional and you could clash over fi rst meeting one might never suspect this; many issues. Support is often not What do you bring to the relationship and You tend to like partners who are authority you love to walk on the wild side. there particularly for Natalie. what gifts does your partner bring to you? fi gures, perhaps older, or dignifi ed, in one Relationships tend to be hot and heavy. You way. You are warm, appreciative and tend to are drawn to partners who are aggressive, lavish aff ection on those you can look up to assertive and very emotional. Independence and respect in some way. and adventure are things you value in others. Outcome of relationship: You tend to depend on your partners to get Th is could be a real working you motivated and keep you moving. You need relationship. Robert has an someone who is stimulating emotionally. organising eff ect on Natalie, bringing discipline and good sense to any project the two of you engage in. Th e relationship: Th is has every sign of being a very durable relationship. It is a workable Th is could be a very physically satisfying relationship – one with lots of action and good combination, but the accent is on emotional exchange. Work hard, play hard. You may have a healthy sense of competition, since work, since some may be involved. you both tend to urge the other to greater heights. Sports or exercise could be important. In relationships, some chemistry is Th e two of you may work together in the public eye. From the very fi rst, you saw that she required and to achieve that, there has complemented you, and you knew that you could always count on her support. You might to be some opposition – like a lover actually form some kind of business partnership. She seems to respond to your every mood. and a loved one. Here is how that Th ere is real harmony between the two of you. works out in this combination. First, forget about equality here. Robert cares more and Natalie cares less, so get used to it. Natalie will have to take Natalie Robert over the role of the lover, although she Featured terminology also likes attention and may require a little loving of her own. However, May 9 1976 December 5 1974 Mars - Th e planet of energy, sex drive and anger. In women, it determines the Robert is constructed to play only one Venus in Taurus Mars in Scorpio qualities you look for in a man. role – and that is the role of the loved one, the centre of attention. Mars in Cancer Venus in Sagittarius Venus - Th e planet that generally attracts love, money, creative activity. In a man it determines the type of women he seeks. the Editor Letters to collected twice a week. Likewise, deliveries Dear editor that used to be made to various businesses Dear editor I would like to comment on the article on level four, via the lift at the side of the I note with horror that it is possible in quoting Simon Wilson in the latest Bendigo Bank, can no longer be made. Victoria to hire and drive a powerboat in Docklands News, (February 2011 Issue 61) in Victoria without the requirement of a Last weekend, when three fi re trucks which he writes about the “improving” traffi c licence providing the craft is under a certain responded to an alarm at the Bendigo along Harbour Esplanade. How can engine capacity and is restricted to certain Bank, they blocked Harbour Esplanade it possibly be improved when the traffi c areas of water. to southbound traffi c. If there were an lanes have been reduced from two lanes to emergency, what contingencies have been I fi nd this anomaly alarming to say the a single lane? put in place to allow access for emergency least. Th e thought of someone at the helm One only has to observe the traffi c vehicles especially during peak hour? To my of a powerboat on our waterways who travelling towards Footscray at 4.30pm mind this is a signifi cant safety issue. presumably does not even know which side to see that it is chronically backing up to to pass another craft is very scary and can I think it is disgraceful that $40 million the Harbour Esplanade/Bourke Street only end in disaster. (or thereabouts) has been wasted on this intersection. It is totally incorrect to say that project. At a time when council is trying Th ese same boat operators also have no the traffi c has improved. to encourage more people to come to required knowledge of the use of lifejackets. If you were unfortunate enough to be Docklands they are actually making it more Surely our legislators need to have a good driving along Harbour Esplanade on 22 diffi cult to drive here. And long-suff ering look at this. November at 5.45pm it took you 35 minutes residents who are inconvenienced when to get to Dudley Street, two blocks away. It there is an event or with peak hour traffi c will Bill Hamilton is also facile to suggest that drivers will be be further disrupted. educated to drive along Wurundjeri Way in Can you honestly say there is justifi cation for preference to Harbour Esplanade, when this this expenditure? Was the project and thoroughfare is already at capacity. its impacts properly investigated and With the “improved” traffi c system along planned by qualifi ed personnel with the Harbour Esplanade, the Bendigo Bank can correct forethought? no longer have its rubbish collected. Th ere is Th is is defi nitely NOT an improvement – no allowance for the garbage truck to stop in more a waste of good public money and an the single lane. Th is also applied to Harbour enormous inconvenience to all concerned Send your letters to Café which is on level 4 of the podium. Th ey in Docklands. [email protected] have been advised that they have to take their rubbish down to Bourke St where it is Ivan Smith ISSUE 62 DOCKLANDS NEWS 23

By Guy Mason City on a Hill Pastor New venue – The inside story BEHOLD OUR WRITER’S CLIFFTOP WHERE, WITH MUCH TREPIDATION, WE’LL BE RELEASING OUR FLEDGLINGS IN OUR QUEST FOR WRITING COMPETENCE. WE One of our big goals for 2011 ARE EMERGING NOVELISTS, POETS, FEATURE WRITERS AND SHORT STORYISTS, was to fi nd a new space for our WHO RECENTLY JOINED TOGETHER TO MOTIVATE AND ASSIST EACH OTHER IN 6pm evening service. OUR ENDEAVOURS. EACH MONTH, WE WILL SHARE A VIGNETTE OR POEM, OFTEN We were looking for a venue that would be accessible, available, aff ordable, and large WRITTEN FROM A PROMPT OR A SCENE FROM OUR WORK IN PROGRESS. WE enough to provide room for us to grow and TRUST YOU WILL ENJOY THEM ALONG WITH OUR WRITING JOURNEY IN WORDPLAY. stretch our wings. God is continuing to grow His church and we want as many people as possible to know Jesus and make Jesus known. the city, our mission in and for Docklands A letter to my silent child I am pleased to announce that God has continues. Th anks to Lend Lease we now opened doors for us once again! have a great offi ce on Merchant St that allows My darling us some space to run events, programs and Arrow on Swanston community outreach. In addition, we have I write to let you know that I understand and I love you. It’s not that you don’t know but a number of connect groups that meet in you won’t say, my dearest heart. I understand you can’t talk to strangers in unfamiliar Starting Sunday, March 6 we will be hosting Docklands through the week and are looking surroundings. I will say the wrong thing. an evening service at Arrow on Swanston (488 Swanston St). Th is will run in addition to our for more ways to serve the community I know and I understand. You will come to believe that we do not judge you. My heart morning service at Hoyts, Melbourne Central. through local initiatives (e.g., Docklands breaks with the hardships in your young life. I can see the fear in your frozen face and Community Weekend, and the Docklands body and it’s okay. Don’t worry. You are a sweet, loveable boy and I know you’ll be Located in the heart of the city, Arrow on Christmas Carols). I will also keep writing released from your cage some day. Your anxiety is unfounded, my love. At home you Swanston off ers great facilities, can seat up to columns for the Docklands News. All of smile and laugh. My voice will sound funny. I know you’re diff erent but we love you. 800 people and is close to trains, trams and which to say we love this part of Melbourne free parking. If only you could have done that colour exercise in class, joined in the fun with the other and see it as an integral part of our vision kids. I know you know the answers to class questions and wish I could help you fi nd the We are dreaming big – because we believe in and mission. confi dence you need. I wish you would believe me when I tell you nobody will laugh at a big God who has a big vision for our city. At present there is not a big enough venue your eff orts – they’ll only laugh with you if you let them. Th ey will laugh at me. I cannot tell you how thankful to God I am in Docklands that is both aff ordable and Nobody is angry with you; we are aware you’re locked in silence for now. You are so cute and for his provision and I would love you and available. However, I am in continued funny and smart at home with us, yet so frozen away from there. I will make a fool of myself. your friends to join us for the launch on conversation with local leaders and developers regarding the need for a Th e doctor said it’s called “selective mutism” but I wish I could reach out and touch that March 6 at 6pm. We will also be kicking off community space. We would love the frightened core in you. I wish I could help you release it. Th ey won’t like me. a new series called “Storyteller: Th e Parables of Jesus”. Th e series will be particularly opportunity to partner with local residents, Your teacher told me how well you did in your assignment this term and yet you’d never relevant for those who have never been to workers and business owners to provide spoken to anyone nor made eye contact. She told us how very bright you are. She told us church and are interested in exploring who space, services and initiatives that are in and she wished others in class listened and worked as diligently as you. Th ey will be mad at me. Jesus is and his purpose for our lives. for the community. We’d love your support and partnership in this vision. Your silence makes you fade into the background, as if you don’t exist. Good. I don’t. Mission in Docklands Come into the sunlight, my child and I will be there with you. NO! Not yet! Many thanks I want to also let you know that while we [email protected] Enquiries email may be moving our evening service into Guy Mason

Groom: Bowen Martin, 37 Bride: Rebecca Sayers, 35 Married: Saturday, January 15, 2011, St Vincent Gardens, Albert Park Reception: Rivers Edge, North Wharf

How was the reception? Th e reception was a lot of fun. A lot of laughs were had by all from the introduction of the bridal party, to the speeches and the photo How did you meet? booth. All the guests loved the food, and we all absolutely loved the transformation of We met back in 2005 at the Caulfi eld races the view – from day to night – from the through mutual friends. reception venue. Th e proposal? What made you choose Docklands I was working late on the Friday night that for your reception? Bowen was going to propose so his plans fell Th e view of the city skyline and how it through and he ended up proposing in the transitioned from day to night was the main kitchen at home as I cooked him an omelette. reason we chose the venue. Th e actual room Most memorable part of the wedding? was spectacular and accommodating to our needs. We also wanted a casual space with Bride: I couldn’t pick one part. I loved the ottomans and bar tables but for it to remain entire ceremony and I also really loved the classy – and Rivers Edge delivered. groomsmen’s song to me. Honeymoon? Groom: I agree with Rebecca, the ceremony was fantastic but the introduction of the We went to Th ailand for 11 nights staying in bridal party into the reception was great too. Phuket and Koh Samui.

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“He is always calling out to his friends – both Oaky the fi ve-year-old from upstairs and when he is on the ground,” Maltese shih-tzu cross is a real Peter said. Oaky, it seems, has a crush on Lulu, the NewQuay local. Maltese cross Pomeranian we featured in last month’s Pets Corner. Peter Fotiadis fi rst brought Oaky home to his Sant Elia apartment as a tiny puppy and “He’s a great admirer of Lulu,” Peter said. the feisty little dog has been ruling the roost “But Lulu’s brother Boubouki is very ever since. protective and there is plenty of growling when they get together.” Oaky goes for walkies twice a day, which isn’t exactly a chore for Peter. Peter has lived at NewQuay for six years and has witnessed plenty of changes in that time. “If you don’t have a dog in Docklands you don’t really socialise,” Peter said. “I’d like Docklands to maintain it’s resident- friendly environment,” he said. “Th e Th e dog likes to look out over NewQuay community is really strong because we all Promenade from his apartment during the have so much in common.” day and stays in contact with friends.

have asked VicUrban for an indicative timing We are of course looking forward to and VicUrban. We request that concept Hello again to everybody. for community consultation, decisions and consultation on the new facilities being sketches be provided, together with some implementation. provided. indication of planned timing for the project. Our fi rst DCA event for the year took Other community groups are saying there Our concern is size. Docklands currently At our next committee meeting in March place on February 1 with the presentation has been a regrettable decline in the amount has no community hall or library. Th e we will be planning further activities for to members by the Melbourne Football of community consultation by council existing Hub building has always been too the year including guest speakers and Club of their proposal, in conjunction and authorities as it appears to be more small, it is booked out most of the time and get-togethers. with Netball Victoria, for a training oval, convenient to rely on e-surveys and website there is nowhere else to go other than hiring netball courts and facilities to be located Our DCA members come from all parts responses. Th is also refl ects an absence of retail premises. at Western Park which abuts Bolte bridge of Docklands, ranging from Yarra’s Edge ward structure in the City of Melbourne. at the end of Docklands Drive. Th e new facility needs to be large enough to NewQuay, and we look forward to Th ere is concern that lip-service is being to cater for the increasing needs of the cementing the interaction between the Th eir proposal includes availability for given to community input after decisions rapidly growing population. Again, we are various areas. community use. As previously stated, have already been made. requesting VicUrban and the council to give their proposal is one of three optional If any reader wishes to become a member Council and VicUrban have been in priority to the new facility. developments put forward by VicUrban of the DCA or has any suggestions they discussion regarding the construction of a for the reserve, which also could be We think it is time for VicUrban to give the wish to put forward they are welcome to community centre and library which have made an ecological park or a public community some idea of what it is planning do so by contacting us on: docklands. recreation area. been on the agenda for some three years. for the Harbour Esplanade foreshore. Th is [email protected] Th ree possible sites were recently is a large key area stretching from the NAB Th e 2ha site is not large and would have If you would like to talk to me about discussed and referred to in council building to NewQuay Promenade – currently to be extended to house the football any aspect you are welcome to call including the existing Hub site, and two covered with old concrete. club’s development. Th e matter is back me on 0412 097 706. You can keep other sites – apparently somewhere on the Th ere have been rumours of more in VicUrban’s hands. We have asked up with things on our website www. VicUrban to provide us with more detail Esplanade foreshore. retail. Some of us strongly favour provision of docklandscommunityassociation.com parkland, perhaps with the addition of kiosks. on concepts for the other two options. Th e council report states that extensive Because of the severe lack of public consultation has taken place with For the Council to suggest putting the hall/ open space and parkland in Docklands Docklands. We presume this refers to library in a particular spot there implies Sincerely we regard the Western Park development VicUrban as there has been none with the that concepts for use of the area have Roger Gardner as a key issue for the community and DCA or anybody else to our knowledge. already been discussed between council President DCA ISSUE 62 DOCKLANDS NEWS 27 Businesses in Docklands DOCKLANDS-BASED BUSINESSES WISHING TO BE PROFILED IN THIS SECTION SHOULD EMAIL: [email protected] SERVCORP IS HERE TO HELP

Employing about 900 people worldwide, Servcorp has “It’s a fantastic area that will continue to develop and it is Australian multi-national serviced and experienced rapid growth in the last two years and is looking an easy place to get things done. For our clients it provides a to further expand the business. place away from the hustle and bustle of the city, but it still virtual-offi ce provider Servcorp moved has all of the services and infrastructure to get things done.” “In the past two years we have grown the business by 40 per into Docklands in December and is cent, opening up new offi ces, including in the US, and we Servcorp’s Docklands offi ces are located at 710 Collins St and already in high demand. will soon be opening up more overseas offi ces.” contain approximately 20 serviced offi ces, as well as a mixture of diff erent-sized meeting rooms and a shared workspace. Mr Moufarrige said the company decided to open up a Starting out in 1978 with just a quarter of a fl oor in Sydney’s business in Docklands as it sees the city expanding in For more information on Servcorp, please visit www. MLC building, Servcorp has grown to become one of the Docklands’ direction. servcorp.com.au. world’s leading providers of serviced and virtual offi ces. Located in about 100 locations worldwide, Servcorp provides fully-equipped offi ces to a range of clients, from small businesses to large corporations, as well as virtual offi ces. Servcorp executive director Taine Moufarrige said Servcorp was a leader in its fi eld, having invented the business of virtual offi ces back in 1989. “We started virtual offi ces over 20 years ago to allow businesses to have a presence without the investment of an offi ce. I only wish we had put copyright on the phrase,” Mr Moufarrige said. Mr Moufarrige said virtual offi ces provided all the services of an offi ce but without the actual offi ce. “Virtual offi ces mean that businesses can have a presence in an area without having to commit to an actual offi ce. We provide them with an address, space to conduct meetings and they can have a receptionist without the actual offi ce,” he said. Built on strong family values, Servcorp was started by Mr Moufarrige’s father and Mr Moufarrige now runs the business with his brother. “Th ough we are now publicly listed on the stock exchange, our culture still incorporates our family values and I think that is what diff erentiates ourselves in providing the quality of service that we do.” WELCOME ELEISHA

Having worked at a clinic in Point Cook, as well as at a Victoria Harbour Podiatry on Bourke St Docklands welcomed new podiatrist specialist shoe store run and owed by sports podiatrists, Eleisha brings a wealth of knowledge to her new job in Eleisha Lilley to its team in February. Victoria Harbour. With an immense passion for her work, Eleisha says it is helping a person that motivates her to be the best podiatrist she can be. “I love working in the fi eld of podiatry which, in itself, is what motivates me to come to work each day and continue to learn as much as I can about my patients and how I can improve their situation,” Eleisha said. Eleisha, who studied podiatry at Latrobe University and Exercise Science at the Australian Catholic University, said outside of work she enjoyed keeping active. “When I wasn’t studying I enjoyed training for triathlons and I still continue to do this with the Busselton Half Ironman as my next big challenge in May this year,” she said. Eleisha said she chose to work for Victoria Harbour Podiatry as she saw it as an opportunity to practise a wide range of her podiatry skills and build a strong client base within the local community. “Bec, a current podiatrist at Victoria Harbour, will also need a break soon with her new baby on the way,” Eleisha said. Eleisha, who prior to working in Docklands visited the area to go shopping or to the footy, thinks Docklands is a bustling part of Melbourne. “It’s got lots of potential and I especially love all the greats cafés nearby,” she said. 28 DOCKLANDS NEWS ISSUE 62

DOCKLANDS’ JEBADIAH ANNEAR, 36 CARA NEILSON, 20 TOM CLARKE, 20 Conceirge, Subaru Docklands Employee, Toyworld Employee, Helly Hanson

Jebadiah thinks the convenience Cara loves the fantastic facilities Tom loves being close to the of Docklands is its major here in Docklands. Whether it’s water, so he was immediately BEST COFFEE strength. Being so close to the the amazing array of shopping, attracted to the idea of working city, yet also having everything the fun of ice-skating at the in Docklands. He still loves the you need right here means Icehouse or even the travelling water, but he has also added Docklands is truly the place to animal farm which came to the shopping and friendly Th is will be the fi nal report be. He also said he loves being visit Harbour Town during the atmosphere of the district to the in the current survey about so close to the Yarra River and holidays, Cara can’t get enough reasons why he enjoys coming being able to watch the boats of the district. to work here. where to fi nd Docklands’ come in and out of Melbourne. best coff ee.

Th e survey has run for a year now and over that time it has attracted some 549 votes. But with illy caff e (ANZ Centre) and Le Cirque (Harbour Town) so far in front of the rest, the sting has gone out of the competition. We’ll think of some other way to rank the local brew and bring you something new in the future. CRAIG DAVIES, 36 CARLY EDWARDS, 22 ANDREW WARD, 40 Just for the record, the fi nal fi ve are: Co-manager Groove Train, Manager, Esprit Hair & Beauty Manager, YMCA Docklands illy caff e; Le Cirque; Espresso Alto Victoria Harbour (Stadium Concourse); Gate 10 (Stadium Concourse); and Mad Duck Cafe Craig says he really enjoys the Compared with the city, Carly Andrew is new to the area but, (Yarra’s Edge). atmosphere of Docklands and thinks the atmosphere in having come from a job in Hong the feel of community that has Docklands is really laid back Kong, he has drawn many positive Th e survey and the results will remain developed in its short history. and she loves it. Being a country similarities. Both are dynamic open online and we’ll bring you news He also loves how friendly his girl herself, she enjoys the many corporate environments, with should the leaders change. customers are – maybe that tourists who frequent the salon, everyone being motivated to has something to do with the but she also says the locals are just achieve business success. Andrew To vote, go to www.docklandsnews.com. breathtaking views, no matter as friendly – which makes being at hopes he can motivate people au/coff ee. where you are in his restaurant. work a lot more enjoyable. to also achieve fi tness success, through the expansion of services And to view the results, at the YMCA. see http://tinyurl.com/2d6vktj. Finders Keepers returns Following on from the success of its Melbourne debut last year, DOCKLANDS SECRETS Th e Finders Keepers market will return to Docklands this month. Th e independent design and art market, which started in Sydney in 2007, will be showcasing its autumn/winter design market heading on March 26 and 27 in Victoria Harbour. Chosen as part of L’Oreal Melbourne Fashion “Service station” is one of many uses Festival’s Cultural Program, Finders Keepers in Docklands that does not require With the recent closure of will showcase the works of about 150 planning permission. second West Melbourne emerging and contemporary designers from Planning regulations state that no across Australia. “neighbourhood” petrol permit is required to build a service Entry to the markets, which is being held in station in what is called the “business station, Docklanders are going Shed 4, is free and the market will include park” precinct. However, there are three an eclectic mix of fashion, jewellery, to have to look further afi eld. conditions attached: homewares and art.  Must only be one within the Business In the middle of last year, West End Motors Th e market will also feature a special fashion Park Precinct. on the corner of Spencer and Rosslyn streets illustration exhibition, as well as live music stopped serving fuel and now the fi lling  Must not be located within 100 metres and a café and bar. station in nearby Roden St has closed. of Dudley Street. Th e Finders Keepers debuted in Melbourne Th is leaves only the hike out to Footscray or the  Access to Footscray Road must be via a last October and broke the organisation’s battle through the traffi c to South Melbourne as service road. record for attendance. For more information the remaining options for locals. visit www.thefi nderskeepers.com. ISSUE 62 DOCKLANDS NEWS 29 DOCKLANDS COMMUNITY CALENDAR MARCH 11

LOCAL FOOD DINNER DOCKLANDS THE ANNUAL MAD DUCK MASTERS L’OREAL MELBOURNE FASHION FESTIVAL EARTH HOUR March 6, 6.30-10. 30pm March 5 March 4- 20 March 26, 8.30-9.30pm Urban Reforestation Garden and Livebait Waterford Golf Course Various Docklands locations For the third year many Docklands’ Live Bait and Urban Reforestation have Cost: $100 - Includes breakfast and lunch, Docklands takes centre of the LMFF restaurants will switch off all essential joined forces for the Melbourne Food golf carts, chartered bus and the chance events. LMFF showcases the autumn/ lights for an hour in support of Earth Hour. and Wine Festival. All food will be made to win the closest-to-pin prize and the winter collections of Australian designers Diners will enjoy a candle-lit dinner. from fresh local produce. To book email longest driver prize. $1000 of cash prizes and celebrates all things fashion. For more [email protected] up for grabs. To book ph 9681 8882 info visit www.lmff .com.au

MARCH FOR MELANOMA DOCKLANDS ROTARY DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL FINE LINE DRAWING AND BOTANICAL Sunday March 6 , 3.30pm Every Tuesday, 6.00pm Sunday March 13, 8.30-5.30pm ART CLASSES. Monday and Th ursday Waterfront City, Docklands Waterfront Venues, Waterfront City Victoria Harbour Docklands Th e Hub, 80 Harbour Esplanade Enjoy the afternoon on the waterfront First Tuesday of the month is fellowship Watch as paddlers strive for the 500m by taking part in the 5km walk, which hour. Regular meetings on other Victorian Championships and cheer on Th e University of the 3rd Age off ers two raises money to support research and Tuesdays. All welcome. RSVP to Susan the courageous Breast Cancer Survivor classes on Mondays and Th ursdays. To an awareness campaign. For more info Rogan by noon on meeting day for teams. Th ere will also be a noodle market. make an enquiry regarding the classes, 9639 5209 www.emilysfoundation.org.au catering purposes: 0415 119 558. www.dragonboatsvictoria.com.au please ring U3A on

FINDERS KEEPERS MARKET DOCKLANDS BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU DRAGON MASTERS BOATING March 26 and 27 Th e Hub, 80 Harbour Esplanade Wednesdays at 5.30pm & Saturdays at 8.30am Shed 4, Victoria Harbour BJJ is a style popularised by media such Entry to the markets, which is being as the UFC and is proven as an extremely Shed 2 North Wharf Road held in Shed 4, is free and the market eff ective form of martial arts. Phone Victoria Harbour (Melways map 2E B6) 9016 8471 info@docklandsbjj. will include an eclectic mix of fashion, , email Dragon Masters has something for anyone. com.au www.docklandsbjj.com.au jewellery, homeswares and art. For more or visit Please contact Jeff Saunders 0417 219 888 info visit www.thefi nderskeepers.com email Jeff [email protected] or visit www.dragonmasters.com.au

BELLACIZE BOOTY HIPS TRY SAILING DAY FOR THE COMMUNITY HUB CLUBS BRENDAN BOND (CULTURAL DANCE 4 FITNESS) Second and fourth Sundays of the month, Monday, Wednesday and Friday 10am - 5pm, Saturday, March 5. Fridays from the 4th February 11am to 3.30pm Hub, 80 Harbour Esplanade 5.30pm - 6.30pm Zumba, Th e Hub, 80 Harbour Esplanade. 6.30pm - 7.30pm Bellacize booty hips Docklands Yacht Club, Shed No. 2 Cost: No charge. Cost: $230. North Wharf Rd Table tennis continues to grow in Th e Hub, 80 Harbour Esplanade Confi dence, presence, infl uence: Suitable for all ages and abilities popularity and Th e Hub is also open A communication workshop. [email protected] Contact: and no booking required. Contact to other suggestions.. BYO lunch. Ph 0432 902 185 0400 932 477 8622 4822 Sonya or visit For details or or visit www.brendanbond.com.au www.docklands.yachting.org.au [email protected]

YOGA IN THE DOCKLANDS PILATES FOR MUMS CITY ON A HILL Th e Hub, 80 Harbour Esplanade Wednesday 7.30-8.30pm Sunday 10 am Cost: $20 per class or Th e Hub, 80 Harbour Esplanade Hoyts, Melbourne Central $165 for a ten-class pass. $15 casual class, discount for mutiple. Church Services Hatha Yoga suitable for all ages and levels Specially designed Pilates classes for all Contact cityonahill.com.au 0404 025 041 of experience. Ph Nadine or ages and stages. Call 0432 252 278 or nadinefawell.net visit email [email protected]

LINUX USERS OF VICTORIA DOCKLANDS SUNDAY MARKET XANADU COMMUNITY WALK Every 3rd Saturday of the month Every Sunday, 10am to 4pm Opening night March 3 Every Wed at 5.30pm and Fri 12.30pm Cinema Room, Th e Hub, 80 Harbour Esp. Waterfront City Docklands Drive Waterfront City Docklands Drive YMCA Docklands, Newcomers to Free and Open Source Discover treasures from the hoards of Having had more than 500 performances Level 4, 100 Harbour Esplanade Software (FOSS) are invited to develop some of Melbourne’s fi nest antique on Broadway and nominations for three In conjunction with the Heart Foundation, their skills and knowledge at an informal and pre-loved specialists, including art, Tony Awards, the musical Xanadu is a great opportunity to meet new people, hands-on workshop. Must bring your own jewellery, retro-clothing, vintage books coming to Docklands. For more info visit walk and talk. www.luv.asn.au computer. See . Call and car-boot sales. www.xanaduthemusical.com.au Donna on 0418 310 414.

THE RELIGIOUS SOCIETY OF FRIENDS FREE ADULT HEARING CHECKS MELBOURNE LIBRARY SERVICE MINI MAESTROS (QUAKERS) Every 2nd Th ursday of the month PRESCHOOL STORYTIME Tuesdays and Th ursdays from 1st Feb Every Sunday 2.00pm - 4.00pm. Mondays at 11am from February 7 11am-12pm Th e Hub, 80 Harbour Esplanade Th e Hub, 80 Harbour Esplanade Th e Hub, 80 Harbour Esplanade Introduce your child to the magic of Th e Hub, 80 Harbour Esplanade, Docklands Service provided free of charge by Vicdeaf. Preschool Storytime will be returning to music with Mini Maestros. Our unique Meet for worship and enjoy a tea or the Hub in early February. Come along to Bookings essential, contact Tanya Australian music programs for babies coff ee afterwards. Ph: 9827 3595 or visit meet other local parents and kids. Enjoy on 86224822 or email and young children aged 6 months to www.victoria.quakers.org.au 9503 0056 [email protected] some books, songs, and a craft activity. 5 years. Karen Dunlop on or visit minimaestros.com.au 30 DOCKLANDS NEWS ISSUE 62

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Th e Melbourne Ice women’s team made history on February 27 by winning the Australian Women’s Ice Hockey League grand fi nal at the Medibank Icehouse.

Finishing the season in second place, Melbourne Ice secured its place in the grand fi nal after beating top-of-the-table contender the Sydney Sirens 1-0 in the semi-fi nals on Saturday, February 26. Melbourne Ice met the Sydney Sirens again in the grand fi nal on Sunday and managed to secure a 2-1 victory over its opponent after two rounds of fi ve-minutes of extra time and a shoot-out. Coach Lee Brown described the grand fi nal as the most stressful game he had ever coached. “It was incredible. It took us 10 minutes of over-time and 20 shooters to get that extra goal and win,” Mr Brown said. Mr Brown said the team had come a long way since the start of the season when it lost three out of its fi rst four games. "Th e girls made a vast improvement on the Mr Brown said they had a huge celebration the victory by the Melbourne Ice men’s team Th e men’s and women’s Melbourne Ice start of the season and we ended up taking out on Sunday night following the game. in their last season. teams helped raise $3445 for the Queensland the last six games in a great winning streak." fl ood victims by hosting an exhibition match, “Harbour Town Hotel are one of our major Th e Melbourne Ice Women's team formed “It was fantastic to win the grand fi nal and a Pucks for Bucks, on February 11. sponsors so they put on a great party on this season when the Melbourne Dragons – bit of a surprise because Sydney fi nished the Sunday night,” he said. the Victorian women's team amalgamated season with only two losses and I think they with Melbourne Ice. would have been quite confi dent going into Th e historic win followed in the footsteps of the fi nals,” he said. STILL LEADING THE WAY...

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Yarra’s Edge NewQuay t 03 9645 1199 t 03 9091 1400 62 River Esplanade, Docklands 3008 1/401 Docklands Drive, Docklands 3008 www.lucasre.com.au