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 Yarra shuttle plan makes waves  Domain station connects See page 4 commuters See page 2  Ballerinas want to call Southbank home  New artwork 'The Wall' unveiled See page 7 See page 9 Say hello to the new neighbours Southbank is set to welcome new neighbours, with plans for the suburb of Montague announced by the City of Port Phillip last month.

Currently used for industrial purposes, pointed out. the pocket of land between the West Gate “We are creating a suburb strategically freeway, City Rd and Inglis St is set to be located between the CBD and other key transformed into a mix of residential, locations, where people can work and live, commercial and business uses. It will then and everything is within walking distance. house up to 25,000 people and provide Th is is a unique opportunity to create a high opportunity for 14,000 jobs. quality living and working environment, It's set to include an elevated parkland in an supported by a network of green open attempt to avoid the negativity around the spaces, people friendly streets and accessible lack of green space other built-up areas of community facilities,” Cr Powning said. Melbourne, such as Southbank, have had. One such community facility will be the Th e parkland will run all the way from our facilities “hub”, set to become the focal point Southbank boundary to Port Melbourne’s for community activities. Station Pier. Th e Mayor said that, despite its location, the Port Phillip Mayor Rachel Powning said her new suburb was not a replica of what has council was committed to making the new been produced in Southbank or other inner- suburb a reality and was excited by city locations. the prospect. “Montague will off er a real point of “At just over 50 hectares, Montague is one diff erence from other renewal areas such of the biggest urban renewal projects inner as Docklands or Southbank. Th e City of Melbourne has ever seen,” Mayor Powning Port Phillip’s plan for Montague is the

culmination of nearly two years of intensive the next 20 years.” Cr Powning said. work that will deliver a rejuvenated precinct She also pointed out that the council will with a diverse and unique inner urban need the support of the State Government character,” Cr Powning said. for the project to go ahead. Th e council has been working on the plan for “We are committed to a collaborative the new suburb since 2010 when a strategic approach to the development of Montague, study suggested it look at creating an inner- and the State Government and its agencies city growth area in the industrially used space. will be essential partners in achieving this Th e Mayor said the area had been identifi ed vision.” by the council as part of the demand for Th e Montague Precinct Plan is now available inner-city growth around Melbourne. for community consultation. For more “Montague, together with other areas information head to www.portphillip.vic.gov.au identifi ed in the City of Melbourne (such as Southbank) for growth, will have the capacity to accommodate 178,000 new residents. Comment on this story online: Th is will exceed the projected demand for www.southbanklocalnews.com.au dwellings in Port Phillip and Melbourne over

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Suite 108, 198 Harbour Esplanade Th e southern end of Southbank PO Box 23008 Docklands 8012 will have far greater access Tel: 8689 7980 Fax: 9602 2929 www.southbanklocalnews.com.au to public transport, with plans announced for a Domain station as part of the Editor: Sean Rogasch underground Metro Advertising Manager: Greg Hackett Melbourne project. Tel: 8689 7980 Fax: 9602 2929 [email protected] Th e new station will be positioned at the Domain interchange on St Kilda Rd, and Reader contributions are welcome. will allow easier access to the city from Please send articles and images to the southern end of Southbank, as well [email protected] as a direct transport link to South Yarra and the southern train lines of Frankston, Deadline for the August edition is July 12. Sandringham, Cranbourne and Dandenong. Almost $50 million was put aside in the recent State Budget for further development of the project, which is now in a detailed planning phase. Public Transport Minister designs,” Mr Mulder said. team,” Mr Mulder said. Terry Mulder last month called for CONNECT Th e massive project includes a new nominations to be part of the project’s “We are also working closely with a number Keep up to date with local news & events. underground rail tunnel to run down the community reference group. of key stakeholders in the development middle of the city. It also includes four other of Melbourne Metro, including the City of Th is consultation period is planned to underground stations. Melbourne, City of Stonnington, City of Follow us on Twitter incorparate anyone who has an interest, Port Phillip and major institutions along the vested or otherwise, in the new project, with In all there are three new stations as part of @SOUTHBANK_News route,” the Minister added. Mr Mulder calling for nominations to come the plan, as well as extensions to two city from far and wide. loop stations. If you’d like to nominate a community participant, visit www.ptv.vic.gov.au/ “Th e Community Reference Group will “Th roughout this process we will be melbournemetro Like us on Facebook talking to landowners along the proposed involve representatives from the local alignment, community members, rail community, key land users and local Southbank Local News passengers and key stakeholders to ensure government to ensure community inputs Comment on this story online: ideas and feedback are sought at a time and perspectives are considered and www.southbanklocalnews.com.au when they can inform project decisions and understood by the Melbourne Metro project La Camera’s Popular Opera Challenge 5WVLIa2]VM\P

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Th e meeting attracted a huge turn-out, with Foley’s involvement in Two Schools Now, the crowd swelling out the door at the South saying: “Mr Foley’s involvement in the Melbourne Commons. upcoming community meeting is somewhat hypocritical given he was silent on the Th e State Opposition has cottoned onto the matter when his party was in offi ce.” angst and is using it to push Labor’s public education credentials. Local MP Martin Th e City of Port Phillip has been proactive Foley organised the “Two Schools Now” in the cause also. Mayor Rachel Powning meeting and he joined Opposition Leader said the council had commissioned Daniel Andrews in addressing the crowd. an independent study of the need for additional primary schools in the area. Mr Andrews said it didn’t matter which Escalier Consulting completed the study side of politics you were on, this was an and representative Adrian Stephens said the important issue. fi ndings were contrary to many of those from “Th ese aren’t just challenges relevant to now. the State Government’s studies. Th ese are challenges that are going to get more “Th e Government has outlined a plan to signifi cant into the future,” Mr Andrews said. create a school in the area in fi ve to 10 years. “When we talk about community We found that fi ve to 10 years for a new infrastructure, nothing is more fundamental. primary school in this area was just too far Nothing is more important to families, to my away,” Mr Stephens said. family and to your family than high quality “Th ere seems to be strong anecdotal evidence educational services.” of the trend of families to stay rather than A spokesperson said Education Minister moving when their fi rst child is born.” Martin Dixon had requested feasibility Mr Andrews urged the group to maintain studies be undertaken on school provisions pressure on the Government. “Th is will need in the inner city. to be a long and determined fi ght. You will “Minister Dixon has not received the studies need to be loud,” Mr Andrews said. yet. Once he has had a chance to examine Jacques-Louis DAVID. French 1748–1825. Napoleon Bonaparte, First Consul, crossing the Alps at Great St Bernard Pass, Th e group is based in the City of Port Phillip 20 May 1800, 1803 oil on canvas. © RMN (Château de Versailles) / Franck Raux. the studies it is his intention to make them and it encouraged Southbank residents, who publicly available,” the spokesperson said. face similar schooling issues, to get behind Napoleon conquers Melbourne Th e spokesperson also questioned Mr the Two Schools Now plan.

You may have noticed the NGV has been transformed this month as it hosts its Melbourne Winter Masterpieces series, “Napoleon: Revolution to Empire.”

Th e Melbourne Winter Masterpieces series is Vaughan said. the NGVs biggest exhibition for the year. Th e “Napoleon is well known as a master military Napoleon display features 300 works that strategist; this exhibition reveals that he was examine the French culture, art and lifestyle also a passionate lover and dedicated patron from the 1770s through to the 1820s. of the arts, sciences and literature.” NGV director Dr Gerard Vaughan said the exhibition was fi tting of the Melbourne Th e Premier and Minister for the Arts, Ted Winter Masterpieces collections. Baillieu, agreed. “Napoleon: Revolution to Empire continues “Now a well-established highlight of our the tradition of spectacular NGV exhibitions major events calendar, the Melbourne which have become a winter highlight in Winter Masterpieces series has set the Victoria’s cultural calendar,” Dr Vaughan said. benchmark for blockbuster exhibitions in this country. I’m pleased to welcome the “Th is year visitors will be intrigued by the latest instalment – Napoleon: Revolution to life of Napoleon, a man who held the world Empire,” Mr Baillieu said. captive to his ambition. He had a vision of a united Europe, but a Europe controlled by Th e exhibition opened on June 2 and runs France and united through conquest,” Dr until October 7. Shed meeting date

Th e Southbank Men’s Shed is gathering further momentum with the announcement of another discussion meeting to canvas interest and harness ideas.

Th e meeting will be held at the Boyd Centre Champion of the shed idea, Peter Harkin, at 5.30pm on Tuesday, July 10. encouraged anyone with the slightest interest in the project to make this meeting It will be an opportunity to express interest a priority. in the project, ideas on what a men’s shed should be like and to hear from stakeholders Anyone interested can contact City of of existing men’s sheds around Melbourne. Melbourne’s Jasmina Stanic on 9658 8020. 4 SOUTHBANK LOCAL NEWS ISSUE 09 Yarra shuttle plan makes waves Th is futuristic three-hulled vessel might be part of the City of Melbourne’s plans to utilise the Yarra River for public transport, but it has only been cautiously supported by Southbank boat operators.

Th e craft will be primarily aimed at visitors “Th e proposed vessel looks great, but the to the city and it is hoped it will utilise the fl oating infrastructure is the relatively easy MYKI ticketing system. part. Developing a workable, equitable and, above all, sustainable business model is the James Ganditis is the president of the real challenge that needs to be addressed,” Melbourne Passenger Boating Association Mr Bracher said. (MPBA) and also runs Melbourne River Cruises. He said the idea of a public He also suggested any business model transport boat had been fl oated before but needed to take into account the current ultimately never worked. operators and ensure it doesn’t become “a constant drain on the public purse.” “Th e introduction of vessels such as the one presently contemplated has been “YRBA believes that the correct business frequently discussed over many years but model will be to harness the infrastructure without resolution of the problems which and experience of the current water have prevented its earlier introduction,” Mr operators to operate an integrated system, Ganditis said. within a government framework, similar to Kennett’s reform of the taxi industry in the “Th e MPBA and its members certainly mid 90s,” Mr Bracher said. support the development of a vessel such as this if its introductions grows and enhances Th e City of Melbourne was non-committal Melbourne waterways tourism experience to the new vessel, saying: “Th e City of and the passenger boating industry.” Melbourne and Places Victoria are working with a range of stakeholders on ideas for Th e design is said to overcome many of the transport options in and around Docklands. problems passenger ferries have encounted A ferry is one of the ideas currently being in the past on the Yarra in its unique design. It will also be comfortable for passengers, hull design have frequently been under as they are able to stand like they would on consideration but due to existing speed explored. Funding and implementation It sits low enough in the water to ensure a tram or train, it has wheelchair-bound limits they are a waste of money.” options are still to be confi rmed.” it can clear all bridges along the river no and bicycle access and allows passengers to matter the tidal conditions, it is remarkably Tim Bracher from the Yarra River Business embark and disembark at the same time. Association (YRBA) said while the design stable because of the multi-hulled design Comment on this story online: and throws almost no wash onto the river Despite this Mr Ganditis is still unsure, looked good there are more diffi cult issues to www.southbanklocalnews.com.au banks as it passes. saying: “Low wash fast ferries of multiple overcome to get the boat operating.

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Th e Jim Stynes Bridge is seen as a much- and which subsequently came to adopt him,” needed link between the CBD and Docklands. Mr Guy said. It is planned to be an innovative design, with “Victorians were given a chance to suggest Mr Guy saying it will incorporate features names for the bridge through the State that will highlight Jim Stynes’ life as a Government and City of Melbourne seeking migrant, footballer, sports administrator and feedback in the Herald Sun newspaper and philanthropist. there was an overwhelming desire to recognise Jim Stynes in this way,” Mr Guy added. “Th e new bridge will be an interactive one, with features along it recognising Th e bridge is expected to cost $18 million the diff erent aspects of Jim’s life and his and construction will begin later this year. commitment to the country that he adopted Walk through history When asked about Aboriginal heritage sites, most people will respond with Uluru or the Kimberly. It’s unlikely anyone would think of Southbank, or even Melbourne.

Dean Stewart is changing that. As part of by every minor detail Dean knew about the National Reconciliation Week Southbank area and the questions come thick and fast. Local News went “Walkin’ Birrarung” with We learn that two separate groups within the Dean and discovered many stories of the Kulin nation, the Woi wurrung and the Bun area that go untold. wurrung inhabited the area. Dean points out that in Melbourne, and Dean said the aim of the tour was to educate particularly along the Yarra, there are a people about the history of the place where number of historical sites with great cultural they lived and worked. signifi cance to Aboriginal people, it’s just that not many people know about them. “I had a lady on a previous tour tell me she’d worked in Southbank for fi ve years and had Th ere is the site and remains of a waterfall not thought about these things at all. Th at’s that ran across the river where the my job, that is what I’m doing this for,” Dean Queensbridge Rd now crosses, a drain said. Soup for a cause entering under Flinders St Station which was the site of a creek running all the way Th e National Reconciliation Week is a great Food charity FareShare will be holding a “Feed Melbourne” down Elizabeth St and the sighting of black chance to highlight these walks, which run ravens or wedged-tailed eagles, both of all year round. It is a worthwhile exercise for fundraiser in Queensbridge Square this month, to raise money for which supplied spiritual guidance for the anyone who is interested in the history of food charities across Melbourne. indigenous people of the area. Southbank, and some of the old portraits of the city from those times need to be seen to Th e walk is not much further than 100 be believed. Soup will be sold from the square on June who most need it. metres but with Dean’s extensive knowledge 21, with all proceeds going towards the and passion for the Aboriginal history of For more information on the tours head to For more information go to collection, storage, cooking, serving and Melbourne and its surrounds, the tour lasted the Koorie Heritage Trust website www.feedmelbourne.org.au distribution of food for those in Melbourne over two hours. Th e tour group was intrigued www.koorieheritagetrust.com 6 SOUTHBANK LOCAL NEWS ISSUE 09 City crime increases Victoria Police has released crime statistics that show an increase in total crime in the Melbourne Police Service Area.

Th e rise has been largely attributed to an increase in drug off ences uncovered by police operations in the inner city area. On the My Place website Inspector Bernie Jackson and Inspector Paul Ross said there had been an increase in robbery off ences. Mario Salvo shows off the massive mural on the side of 109 Clarendon St. “We have been monitoring this for some time and in early May we launched Operation Northbank which consists of experienced plain clothes offi cers specifi cally targeting Giant mural catches the eye robbery,” the website said. In his comments on the state-wide statistics, Chief Commissioner Ken Lay also pointed to A new high-rise being fi nished doesn’t make the news in Southbank anymore, but there’s something Operation Northbank as an example of what uniquely eye-catching about the facade on 109 Clarendon St. Victoria Police was doing to crack down on anti-social behaviour. Th e building, which has just been “Because of the prominent location, when “We wanted something that had synergy and “Only last month we launched Operation completed, contains an enormous mural on we designed the building we wanted feel within the Southbank area. We wanted Northbank, working hand in hand with our its side, facing one of Melbourne’s busiest something attractive and ever changing, and to show what is great about this location,” Mr Safe Streets taskforce and Transit police on intersections, City Rd and Claredon St. we settled on the art panel as that idea,” Mr Salvo said. Salvo said. Friday and Saturday nights when a large Th e Salvo Property Group developed the He went on to explain that the artwork would number of youths come into the city and hang building and founder Mario Salvo said the Th e current Southbank mural, featuring be rotated regularly, to ensure it was kept fresh, around major transport hubs,” Mr Lay said. idea for the painting came from within, the landmarks of Southbank, is the perfect saying: “Th e residents of 109 the opportunity “Some are coming to cause trouble and to helping 109 to stand out from the ever- gateway into the suburb, an ideal mural to to pick the artwork that is up there next. At this prey on others.” increasing crowd of apartment high-rises. display for the opening of the building. stage we want to change it at least twice a year.”

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Th e 2012 public art commissions were Councillor Jennifer Kanis said the council had and increase community participation in on top launched last month at Signal on Northbank, acknowledged the importance of public art. cultural life. Th e commissions bring art to which is also the site of the fi rst of this year’s the people.” installations. “We recognise that artworks in public space are visible and accessible to all and serve as What do you think of public art displays? Shadow Play is a piece by Leven Wong important markers of our cultural identity,” Does Southbank need more of them? Let us and Shao Xiong Chia that uses lights and Cr Kanis said. know by commenting on this story on our shadows to create fantastical worlds. Th e website www.southbanklocalnews.com.au other pieces will be displayed across the City “We aim to showcase the quality, diversity of Melbourne. and innovation of arts practice in Melbourne

Crown Towers reached new heights last month, picking up the Gourmet Traveller 2012 Best Large Luxury Hotel Award.

Th e hotel won on the back of its refurbished villas, attention to detail and the new Neil Perry-run bar in the lobby. In other award news, Triptych (above) has been given another honour, this time named as Australia’s best residential development by the Property Council of Australia. Stable Group developed the building, and its managing director Danny Flynn said the team aimed to ensure Triptych was the best Ballerinas want to call Southbank home possible living space. “Right from Triptych’s inception, we have Members of the Australian Ballet School danced into Southbank last month, and enjoyed a cocktail sought to raise the bar for innovation and evening hosted by Th e Mackie Group at the future site of its latest development, Cairo. Th e event was design, to create a high density residence that would set new standards for liveability, used by the ballet school to announce that it is hoping to build a student residence as part of Cairo sustainability and cutting-edge architecture, at the Boyd school site. and it shows,” Mr Flynn said.

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Grant recently moved into Southbank as a home to the arts precinct of Melbourne, but resident and, through good planning and a having such high-quality institutions here. dash of luck, he lives almost exactly between “We’ve got the major theatre company, the the rehearsal facility at MTC and the Arts major training company, the Arts Centre and Centre, where the show will be performed. a number of other facilities, all right here in “It’s really nice. I get out of bed and just roll the precinct. As an actor it is great.” down to rehearsals. And when the show Th e show follows the story of the family of starts it’s even closer!” Grant said. Tony Stewart, a journalist who was one of Grant has lived in Southbank for almost a the Balibo Five – fi ve TV reporters killed year now. He moved here for a production of by Indonesian troops in the 1975 invasion Hamlet, but admits it has seemed like home of East Timor. Aidan Fennessy, who is an for longer than that, through his time studying extended family member, wrote the show. at the Victoria College of the Arts (VCA). Grant plays fellow Balibo Five member Gary “I lived here for three years while I was Cunningham and it is the fi rst time he has studying, because I spent more time at the played a non-fi ction character. VCA than I did at home. My wife will attest to that!” he said. “Th e character is actually a recreation of Gary in the Stewart family’s minds, but obviously After fi nishing at VCA, Grant continued his there is still a level of respect you have to pay affi nity with Southbank through the MTC. to the real person you are playing,” Grant “Th ere’s something about the MTC. It is explained. where I got my fi rst gig, it’s always been like National Interest is playing from June 6 to coming home,” Grant explained. July 21 at the Arts Centre Melbourne, Fairfaix “Th ere is something easy about working in Studio. For more information on the show go Melbourne, there’s quite a family feel to the to www.mtc.com.au or check out our Arts MTC,” he said. column on page 12. Grant went on to explain just how lucky Th is month Kevin McGreal has given his expert Southbank residents are, not only being opinion on the much-anticipated show. riverside dining melbourne style. WTC Wharf is Melbourne’s first absolute wharf edge dining precinct, with world class restaurants, bars and a purpose built events centre.

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Southbank has a brand new art installation, with the opening of ‘Th e Wall’, under the Kingsway overpass on the Crown promenade.

Crown commissioned Melbourne artist Adrian Doyle to produce the work, which certainly livens up the walkway. Mr Doyle said the 45-metre mural “nearly killed” him and his team, but the end result had made it worthwhile. At the offi cial opening of the work, Crown CEO Greg Hawkins said the casino was thrilled with the result and thanked Mr Doyle for his extensive work. “Th is piece of art talks about our history. It’s a very diff erent experience to what you would have had walking through this area,” Mr Hawkins said. Lord Mayor Robert Doyle said: “Th e wall changes the feel of this entire area along Southbank, and it also protects the area from tagging and vandalism.” Artist Adrian Doyle with team members Seb F and James Bonnici in front of a section of ‘Th e Wall’. Cycling on the increase

Th e City of Melbourne released its Bicycle plan 2012 last month and Southbank is set to have its bicycle accessibility increased.

Th e plan is currently up for public feedback She also suggested the works needed road over the next four years.” outlining the city’s desire to ensure cycling to encourage novice cyclists to join the Th e plan outlines fi ve diff erent types of bike becomes a more dominant form of transport growing fl eet, saying: “In order to achieve lanes the council is looking at installing for commuters to and from the CBD and its this we need to create a network that helps across the city. surrounds. less experienced cyclists feel safe and Th e major works outlined in the plan for comfortable enough to give it a go.” Th ey are: Southbank include improved bike lanes Lord Mayor Robert Doyle also endorsed  Physically-separated bicycle lanes; travelling up and down St Kilda road, as well the draft, saying the city needed to adapt its as improved access on Whiteman St. bicycle access if it wants to continue to grow  Off -road paths for cyclists only or to be shared paths with pedestrians; Northbank is also due for upgrades with the cyclist numbers. council keen to encourage more cyclist to “We have come a long way from the painted  Bicycle lanes with green pavement, travel along the river. bike lane line and as the number of cyclists profi led edge lines or chevrons; Councillor Cathy Oke said the council had in our city continues to grow it’s time to  Bicycle lanes with paint only and; encouraged the recent increase in cyclists expand the network by creating innovative, and wanted the pattern to continue. safe lanes that connect one side of the city to  Roads with no bicycle treatment at all. the other,” Cr Doyle said. “Right now 11 per cent of all vehicles What sort of bike lanes would you like to travelling into the city in the morning peak “Our new Bicycle Plan proposes almost see in and around Southbank and the city? are bikes and we want to see an increase to 50 large and small-scale projects that will Tell us by commenting on this story on our at least 15 per cent by 2016,” Cr Oke said. strengthen the bike network both on and off website www.southbanklocalnews.com.au

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Th at is why they have lived with owner Susan seven. Phoebe doesn’t always love Lucy’s McKay on 10 acres in country Victoria for the enthusiasm, but Susan thinks she likes majority of their lives. having the younger dog around.

In recent times though, Susan has been “Having Lucy keeps Phoebe young,” Susan spending three to four days a week here in said. Southbank and, luckily, the two dogs have adapted beautifully. While at home in the apartment, Susan said the dogs were very well behaved. She “Th e dogs aren’t always here, because we explained that taking them for walks and are very conscious of just how big they are,” tiring them out was the key. Susan explained. “With big dogs in apartments you need to “But they absolutely love going for walks here in Southbank. Th ere is plenty of green take them for a walk at least two times a day. spaces, the parks and along the river are When we do that they are usually ready for their favourites. It is a very dog-friendly a lie down and sleep when they get home,” area,” Susan said. Susan said. Th e dogs share a mother/daughter style “Smaller dogs are ideal for apartments, but Phoebe and Lucy receive a $25 gift voucher from PETstock South Melbourne relationship, as Phoebe is 13 and Lucy just our two are coping just fi ne,” she added. SOUTHBANK I LOVE THE NIGHT LIFE RESIDENTS GROUP WITH JOE BAGNARA unchanged, and it is simply defi ned Dancing the night away by the spirit of the dancers and their goods and services and encourage a shift rebellious nature,” Mr Gilkison said. Car park nightmare towards public transport and car sharing. Th ey have to be kidding. Th en we have all the If you’re someone who needs to be inspired “It is their energy that helps us create new mumbo jumbo about environmental, social before they hit the dancefl oor on a night routines and segments to ensure whether Are you having increased diffi culty in fi nding a and economic considerations. Another of out, then Burn the fl oor might be the perfect it is the audiences fi rst time or tenth time parking space for yourself or your visitors? Well their frequent dose of spin-doctoring. show for you. seeing the show it is always new and “hang on to your hat” – it is going to get much Playing at Th e Palms in Crown, Burn the vibrant.” worse as new developments come online. We continue to be dictated to by impractical short-sighted decisions well beyond the Floor is a showcase of dancing at its fi nest, Th e show is a truly international You may or may not have heard of or read of capabilities of these elected representatives directed by celebrity dancer Jason Gilkison experience with dancers from England, Melbourne Planning Scheme Amendment and their bureaucrats. Take the issue of lack and staring So You Th ink You Can Dance USA and Australia, and more exotic C133 promulgated by our Minister of of schooling and can they plan a satisfactory (SYTYCD) contestants and USA SYTYCD locations like Venezuala, Peru and Planning on March 25, 2010. Referred to method of getting our primary school children winner Robbie Kmentoni. as the maximum car parking rate, it applies Malaysia. to the nearest school at Port Melbourne or a maximum number of car parking spaces Th e original show is 15 years old, but this Th ere is a staggering 367 costumes and Albert Park or St Kilda without a car. What for residential development rather than a latest production is known for its highly accessories and over 94 pairs of shoes about medical services and of course a bank or energetic performance, and has been minimum standard that used to apply. worn throughout the performance, so you post-offi ce or sporting ground nearby would be described as “mind blowing.” can be sure you’re in for a visual feast. Th is amendment allows for the provision of handy for the children? Director Jason Gilkison said the show had zero on-site car parking spaces and places Burn the fl oor will run from Th ursday, Amendment C133 is another example of the only had some minor adjustments on what a discretionary limit of one car parking June 14 until Saturday, June 30. For lack of planning, infl uence of developers has worked for audiences all these years. space per apartment over four stories. In ticket information head to www. and incompetence of our Governments at all some cases this could mean some new “In all, the very heart of our show remains crownmelbourne.com.au levels. Th e Southbank Residents Group has developments do not allocate any on-site car been pressing the authorities for 15 years to spaces for dwellings. Yes, no on-site spaces ensure a well-planned Southbank with little at all and a projected population increase to or no response. We have attended multitudes from presently 11,500 to 74,000. of consultations and have made numerous We are told it responds to the market suggestions for balanced development. demand for dwellings with no or minimal Overall, it would seem a waste of time. parking. I would submit this so called We have exhausted our infl uence by using “market demand” was not a request from logic, rational argument or common sense occupiers or prospective occupiers. I am not to address the obvious problems generated aware of any public consultation regarding by our rapid development and all that’s left is this change. It smells of collusion between the ballot box. developers, the Government, and their We must ensure that at all levels of minders. No car spaces adds up to more government we elect only those that are apartments for a given area and additional sensitive to the wishes of the people, money in the pockets of their shareholders. regardless of their political persuasion Th e other argument given in support of this and intelligent enough to ensure our amendment was that the residents have infrastructure is at least level or preferably excellent accessibility to public transport and ahead of the developers. 12 SOUTHBANK LOCAL NEWS ISSUE 09 The importance of breakfast

Why eating the right breakfast is crucial for optimising fat loss and changing the way you look, especially before you workout in the morning

Th e fi rst thing you put in your mouth in the or put into storage as fat, leading to a drop Additional breakfast solutions are roast beef morning – provided it is food –establishes in energy levels. Th e elevated serotonin will slice, salmon, sardines, or turkey and add how your brain will function for the day. impact your energy levels and make you them to a handful of nuts. Leafy greens or Research shows that skipping breakfast in feel groggy and it’s very diffi cult to reverse low-glycemic fruits such as berries are an the morning will produce poorer cognitive the poor brain function and lack of drive excellent replacement for nuts if you are function and a delayed reaction time that you get with a high-carb, low-protein allergic. compared with eating breakfast. But it goes breakfast. beyond simply eating something, and all If you normally train before work and don’t Th e scientifi c evidence goes on and on about food is not the same! eat anything, start small and plan ahead. the value of pre-workout protein. Breakfast Prepare your breakfast in advance (the night suggestions include a meal of salmon, an Th e content of the food you eat before) to ensure you have everything ready egg, cooked beans, or even nut butter and with Jordan directly infl uences the production of and can get out the door quickly. Start with an apple or protein fortifi ed whole-fat yogurt neurotransmitters, which are the chemical just a few bites the fi rst day and take it from Chenery messengers that dictate both your cognitive and berries. Yes, apple contains fructose there. and physical function. and there are concerns about the insulin response of milk proteins, but solid food EAT. Your body will thank you for it. For example, if you start your day with the is better than a shake because it will help politically correct high-carb cereal, orange you maintain peak energy and focus for the Serotonin is a chemical messenger that juice and a banana, you will trigger a large duration of a hard workout. is involved in the transmission of nerve insulin response and a quick increase in impulses. Release of serotonin, causes If you are stuck for time, a high energy blood sugar levels. the other nerves to fi re and continue the hydrolysed protein shake, with fast-acting message throughout the central nervous Th is elevates serotonin but, because high- carbohydrate source, such as Vitargo S2 by system. carb foods are high glycemic and are swiftly Genr8 or Gatorade/Powerade is your best digested, they will be quickly used as energy option for a worst-case scenario. Tweet Jordan @jordy_chenery

National Interest the Opening this month is Melbourne Th eatre Company’s production of National Interest.

Melbourne playwright Aiden Fennessy forces June to open up the old wounds and this.’ What we don’t see is the actual, in-the- RTSR looks at events and the death of Australian talk about her feelings. But can truth, time trenches impact. Th e play tries to telescope journalists in East Timor in 1975, and tells and love heal decades of pain? constantly in and out, from a world view to a the incredible story of the lives of their mother’s view of losing her son.” Speaking on ABC radio, Fennessy spoke with Kevin McGreal families. Th e play takes a very diff erent about his cousin, Balibo victim Tony Stewart, Th e fate of the Balibo Five shocked Australia and personal look at an event that rocked and how he came to create this play based in 1975 and the issues still reverberate today. Australia – the murder of fi ve young around the thoughts and memories of Tony’s National Interest personalises the headlines Australian journalists in Balibo, East Timor, mother. “I think the play is really about with a story of a family who lived through in 1975. While the characters in the play me trying to examine what happens to a tragedy but refused to be defi ned by it. are based upon real persons, it does not mother’s story in light of the political and attribute everything said to any of those “Th ere’s an exhilarating visual poetry in the media narrative that has always sat alongside persons. way Aidan has let the spirit of these young this story,” he said. men come shimmering into the present. Taking on one of Australia’s most National Interest is a deliberately ironic National Interest is a ghost story. And also controversial issues, National Interest title, whose unspoken obverse is “personal I love his use of the language of media and explores the nature of justice through the cost”. Fennessy has centred his play on the reportage, the capturing and recording of eyes of those to whom justice matters the characters of Tony’s mother June and her documentary footage as a theatrical device,” most. Australian acting legend Julia Blake daughter Jane. But he hastens to explain that said Pamela Rabe, a member of MTC’s stars as Tony Stewart’s mother in the play, his characters are “complete inventions” not Season 2012 Programming Team. which opened on June 11 the Arts Centre’s based on his actual relatives. Fairfax Studio. Cast: James Bell, Julia Blake, Grant “When I asked the Stewart family what they Cartwright, Michelle Fornasier, Stuart Tony Stewart was just 21 when he was killed would think about me doing this, I said: Halusz, Polly Low in Balibo in October 1975. 32 years after Tony ‘Th ere’s no way that I can tell your story. It Director: Aidan Fennessy and his television news crew were murdered, won’t fi t into the format of the play, and I’m Set and costume designer: Christina Smith the ghosts of the past are awakened again probably not good enough to do it.’ So I just Lighting designer: Trent Suidgeest during the coronial inquest. said: ‘I’d like to use parts of it but I will make Sound designer: Ben Collins For Tony’s mother June, these ghosts are as up your characters’.” Arts Centre Melbourne, Fairfax Studio real and as tangible as her daughter Jane, “Th ey’ve been very supportive,” he said standing in the kitchen with her. Jane wants June 6 - July 21 thoughtfully, in response to a question about to lay the ghosts to rest but June can’t let go. how they reacted. “It’s diffi cult for them, www.mtc.com.au Her anger and pain over what happened to and it’s painful. So again with that comes a her boy have not abated, no matter what the responsibility to articulate that pain, because inquest fi ndings are. that’s what we don’t see when a politician Sitting in the kitchen one evening, Jane is saying: ‘We need to do something about

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In the wintry, icky months of this wonderful rainy city we call home, it becomes increasingly tiring to dress oneself for the downpour and chill whilst avoiding looking like an hulky snowman from Mt Layers-Add-Weight.

Knitwear is the obvious solution to this most painful of problems (a fi rst-world problem, clearly!). Opt for garments with a low drop waist, rather than elastic-waisted jumpers which tend to add unnecessary bulge to your winter bellies. If you drop into any store in the city from Acne to Cotton On you will be greeted by a bevy of varying knits in a paint box full of colours. Charcoal and black are a slimming on and safe bet, where as neon pinks and the Helmut Lang stripes are a fashion forward Fashion streets and on-trend option. On the bottom-half, pick yourself up a neat of pair of coated, black skinny jeans like the Kelly, 22 ones on show at Sass & Bide. Th ey’re leg lengthening, fl attering around the ankle and LOCATION? Southbank Gemma, 18 keep the bite away from your delicate and, Southwharf Stephan, 19 most likely, pallid pins. LOCATION? WEARS? Scarves, beanies, gloves et al are a no-brainer VCA LOCATION? to fi ght the bitterness. Layer a lot of good- Topshop dress, jumper from General VCA WEARS? Pants and a jacket from a boutique in New quality, long-sleeve basics in neutral colours. Bonds tank and a skirt from a market. Zealand. WEARS? Bassiske or Skin and Th reads are a viable All vintage. choice over Aussie Disposal’s thermals. DESCRIBE YOUR STYLE? DESCRIBE YOUR STYLE? Relaxed and earthy. Clean with an edge. DESCRIBE YOUR STYLE? Contrarily, army-style camo has made a bit Classic. of a comeback in that model, off -duty way WHAT BRINGS YOU TO WHAT BRINGS YOU TO in which grungy things tend to resurface. So SOUTHBANK? SOUTHBANK? WHAT BRINGS YOU TO perhaps a trip to your local Aussie Disposals Class. Shopping with my mates from overseas. SOUTHBANK? is a smart move. Keep it current by only one Uni. camoufl aged item per ensemble, otherwise WHERE ARE YOU FROM? WHERE ARE YOU FROM? you might fi nd yourself fl eeing to Canada to WHERE ARE YOU FROM? Cheltenham. New Zealand. hide from Uncle Sam. Brunswick. WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE PIECE OF WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE THING Winter dressing is all about using your god- CLOTHING? ABOUT WINTER? WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE ITEM FOR given smarts (or if you are lacking in that WINTER? Not clothing but an elephant necklace I A ruby red coat I bought back home. department, street-style blogs). Wear layers, brought in India. Anything velvet or tweed. WHAT MAKES A GOOD OUTFIT? invest in a good coat and make friends with a few pairs of thick opaque tights. WHAT MAKES A GOOD OUTFIT? Don’t combine too many crazy, opposing WHAT MAKES A GOOD OUTFIT? Not trying too hard. ideas and have your own style. Working the classics in a modern way. Or stay indoors.

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Bollywood at home As the year is unfolding so is the feast of Bach at St Johns Southgate. Bollywood is a concept that I fi nd both foreign and yet unusually comforting. In the space of just two months the July program, the cantata to be performed church at the heart of Southbank will off er the following month, on August 26, is big and bold and will feature one of the biggest It may have something to do with the fact Th is not only made the format seem performances by one of Australia’s most names possible, Martin Petzold. that the actors break into random song-and- unique and interesting, but also promising Bach tenors, an internationally dance numbers from time to time but, after illuminated a hilarious truth – half of the renowned Australian oboist and the artist Mr Petzold, who is rated the world number all, we do see that on Glee every week (if contestants didn’t know anything about recognised as the world’s best Bach tenor. one Bach tenor, will be at St Johns for Die you’re still watching). Bollywood at all. In the fi rst episode, there As part of its rich Bach cantata program, Elenden sollen essen (BWV 75), a cantata was actually a contestant who thought for four soloists, chorus, strings, two oboes, Personally, I fi nd Bollywood wildly on July 29 St Johns will present at its 9 am that Th e Guru (a Mike Myers fi lm) was his trumpet and continuo. entertaining and yet a little bit cheesy in that service Ich lasse dich nicht, du segnest mich late-night infomercial sort of way. And a new favourite Bollywood fi lm. Th e reaction den (BWV 157), a cantata for two soloists, His Melbourne visit, which is being four-part series from the SBS captures all of from the judges basically said it all: strings, oboe, fl ute and continuo, featuring organised by the German Church, East this brilliantly. Australians, for the most part, just don’t tenor Robert Macfarlane, bass Jerzy Melbourne, is for the Bach@Trinity 2012 get it. Kozlowski and oboist Geoff rey Burgess. St Festival and his appearance at St Johns is Bollywood Star follows the journey of wide- Johns head of music Graham Lieschke will Like every talent show, there are the a great opportunity for lovers of the choral eyed Australian hopefuls, who are all vying direct the performance. music of JS Bach. for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity – to star ones with tough personal stories, that are in an upcoming fi lm of the popular genre. meant to make you want to rally behind Mr Macfarlane is the fi rst St Johns Bach Himself a former student at the them with your texting fi ngers (just in Scholar and his promise will shortly Mendelssohn Hochshule, Mr Petzold At fi rst glance, the series appears like it could case they need your help to progress). But take him, courtesy of a South Australian has appeared in leading concert venues play out like an Australia’s Got Talent-style one of the best parts of this series is that Government scholarship, to Leipzig, across the world in guest concerts and show (with an Indian twist) and, for the most the outcome is solely in the hands of the Germany, for a period of study at the opera performances, has performed in part, this is achieved. Th e three stereotypical judges. prestigious Mendelssohn Hochschule. numerous TV and radio broadcasts and has judging types are present: the warm female a substantial discography. judge; the mean old man judge; and the Th e next episode sees a team of would- Mr Burgess, who comes from Sydney, is with younger (but still mean) male judge. be Bollywood stars, selected from the American Bach Soloists, and has played His visit to Southbank underscores the hundreds that applied, travel to India for baroque oboe around the world to great richness of the music program at St Johns Watching them interact with the contestants the next stage of the process and so on acclaim for more than two decades. He and its role in worship services. Th e cantata was familiar but fresh at the same time – with and so forth until one remains. was a key fi gure in the early-instrument program under Dr Lieschke’s direction is the hopefuls forced to act, dance, sing and revival in Australia and is now based in constantly evolving and there is promise of a even answer a questionnaire about their Bollywood Star is not only an entertaining Philadelphia in the United States. great deal more to come. favourite aspects of Bollywood. program, it also serves as a great entry point into all things Bollywood. It’s Also part of the service on July 29 will Many of the acting scenarios involved defi nitely worth a look. be Bach’s Kyrie in F Major (BWV 233), contestants improvising scenes where they performed by St Johns’ own Bach choir. were either a housewife, a prostitute or a Bollywood Star airs Saturdays on SBS boyfriend of a pregnant girlfriend. ONE on Saturdays at 7.30 pm In contrast to the intimate nature of the Letters to the Editor Wrong spot originators of engine brake noise in the area.

I read with interest your lead As a resident of Freshwater Place, I can tell story in the Southbank Local you that the noise emanates from trucks News this week regarding truck leaving the CityLink before the tunnel and engine-braking their way through the traffi c engine noise and the Burnley lights at Power St and City Road on their Tunnel. journey to rejoin the freeway after the tunnel. Th ese trucks are forced to leave at this point Th e main point was that the installation of as they are banned from using the tunnel. a noise camera at the tunnel would prevent engine-brake noise from trucks entering it. Th e noise camera is, therefore, in the wrong Th is may very well be the case – but trucks place. entering the Burnley Tunnel are not the Nick Gilbertson ISSUE 09 SOUTHBANK LOCAL NEWS 15 FLAVOURS OF SOUTHBANK

THE BEST PLACES TO MEET AND EAT. TO BE PROFILED IN THIS SECTION, EMAIL GREGSOUTHBANKLOCALNEWS.COM.AU Take your time, with tender meat and fi ne wine

Walking up the stairs to the bar and second-level dining area of the Meat & Wine Co in Southbank, you can’t help but notice the 12 clocks on the wall.

Th ey show the time at Th e Meat & Wine Co’s Monte Gold is the best of the best, grain fed restaurants across the world: in London; for 130 days, and includes the New Yorker Israel; three in South Africa; Dubai, Abu $46 or fi llet $49. Dhabi, Bahrain and Kuwait in the Middle East; two at Sydney’s Darling Harbour, and Th e grand daddy of them all is the Monte here in Southbank. Dry aged selection. Pasture fed, the choice cuts are aged about a month at a low Time is an important ingredient at Th e Meat temperature, to achieve extra tenderness and & Wine Co. Super-aged steak is the specialty, taste. Th e New Yorker is $45 or the rib-eye on and Southbank’s restaurant uses its own bone is $48. Monte Beef brand of primarily Angus cattle, sourced from farms across Australia. Aussies love lamb in winter. Lamb shanks, slowly cooked with carrots celery, onions “Monitored from paddock to plate,” is the and herbs, served on garlic-spinach mash proud motto. for $34; rack of lamb, grilled medium-rare, Th e Meat & Wine Co’s area manager, Nicholas Noonan, and Southbank restaurant manager Natalie Costanzo, are Melbourne-Sydney area manager Nicholas topped with olive, caper and anchovy sticklers for a good steak - with a bottle of Heathcote or Cleaver and Vine shiraz, of course. Noonan says the preparation of no meal is infused butter, sitting on sautéed asparagus rushed. and with a capsicum polenta stack, for $39. and Bradley Michael). ”will cause a bit of a slump and restaurants will lose some business, but the good ones “Our chefs and grillers are told that Mr Noonan says the grilled kangaroo fi llet “But we will still be all about meat and wine.” consistency is most important when grilling is popular with tourists, and is served will do fi ne”. Wine list advice is on hand: Mr Noonan each steak,” he says. “Th e meat quality is with bush spices and pepper rubbed chat established his sommelier credentials at He says the key to success in Melbourne is consistent, and it must be consistently potatoes with an apple cider sauce, for $34. Crown’s fl agship Number 8 restaurant and quick service and plenty of tables. cooked.” But “meat” makes up only half the name bar, before moving to a management role “Sydney queues, Melbourne refuse,” he trots Th e result is repeat patronage, which Mr of the restaurant; the wine selection of 160 for several years at Th e Venetian Macao out the phrase with a grin. “In Melbourne, varieties are mostly local and interstate, with Noonan attributes to why the Southbank (Macau). you don’t have to queue to eat, there are so restaurant, at Queensbridge Square’s some international choices for those patrons “Australians love their sav blanc in summer, many choices. Freshwater Place, “is fully booked on Fridays who have eaten at overseas Meat & Wine Co even at a meat themed restaurant,” says Mr and Saturdays, and there is never an empty restaurants. “Southbank’s population is increasing, with Noonan. table on any night of the week”. apartment towers going up everywhere. “I have had several guests who have dined “But shiraz outsells all of the whites. Our Th ere’s talk about it becoming a greater “Sunday lunches are popular for families.” at every Meat & Wine Co restaurant in the Heathcote shiraz absolutely ‘fl ies’, and the population density than Hong Kong.” world,” says Southbank’s marketing manager It’s now winter menu time, with super-aged Barossa Babe is a big seller. Sam Hasim. To satisfy the increasingly discerning beef (with chips and side sauce) headlining “We have our own label, Cleaver and Vine, the line-up. Regular local diners are in for a surprise, tastes of these residents, offi ce workers that is popular with our regulars.” with a major interior renovation scheduled and tourists, Th e Meat & Wine Co also has Th e Monte Select category beef has been for August. Mr Noonan said the restaurant does a great burgers and skewers, seafood choices and a grain fed for 120 days and includes eye of trade for lunch, and offi ce workers pop in for kids menu. rump $26, rib-eye $39, New Yorker (similar “We will have a new look and feel,” says Mr a drink on the way home. to porterhouse) $34, fi llet $34, rump $28, Hasim. Vegetarians need not despair: the large rib-eye $46, T-bone $49. “Sydney folk tend to drink wine, whereas Mediterranean Vegetable Spears (skewers), “It will be based on the restaurant chain’s here in Southbank our corporate locals are with saff ron rice and Napoli sauce, for $24 Wagyu has been grain fed for 500 days to heritage, with a subtle South African feel (the mostly beer and spirit drinkers,” he says. could almost make a meat-lover turn. achieve the marbling: rump $48 or rib-eye fi rst Meat & Wine Co restaurant was opened $59. in South Africa in 2000 by Costa Tomazos Mr Noonan says the economic recession Almost. 16 SOUTHBANK LOCAL NEWS ISSUE 09 Businesses in Southbank SOUTHBANK-BASED BUSINESSES WISHING TO BE PROFILED IN THIS SECTION SHOULD EMAIL: [email protected] BIGGER, BRIGHTER, BETTER FOR CITY RESIDENTIAL SOUTHBANKS’ FASHION FOR PASSION

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In the pressure cooker that is modern life, “Children are learning this stressed Registration Board. it is comforting to know that help is within behaviour from their parents.” “Medicare rebates are available for people if easy reach. “Th e study scheduling for a child is their GP determines that they qualify,” she “Stress is increasing because people are ridiculous. Th ey should just be playing in the said. being forced to work more,” said Maria back yard.” Ms Mercuri agreed that psychology was a Mercuri, director and principal psychologist Ms Mercuri said New View Psychology’s 21 nurturing, listening, caring and empathetic at New View Psychology, in South clinics across Melbourne were seeing three profession. Melbourne. main problems: depression, anxiety and “We are seeing an increase in males coming “People spend most of their lives at work, it’s relationship issues. to see us – up by 50 per cent,” she said. that ‘keeping up with the Joneses’ mentality,” “Th e breakdown of the family and sharing she said. “Th e female-to-male ratio used to be 20/10, of child custody are a main source of but now I’d put it at 60/40,” she said. “You wake up and fi rst thing in the morning psychological illness,” she said. you are dealing with a stressful situation.” “Th ere is a greater awareness of mental “We are seeing a lot of drug addictions – even health, thanks to organisations such as “Among other things, we help look at prescription medication such as codeine.” Beyond Blue.” people’s workplace issues, such as career “Th ese days you are not talking about a adjustment. Parenting, fi nances, home, Ms Mercuri also agreed that good physical drunk in the street, but high achievers. Also, family, relationships – everything is a source health was important to mental health. mothers who have addictions.” of stress these days.” New View Psychology is at 87 Gladstone St, New View Psychology has 40 clinical “We are not biologically designed for this,” South Melbourne, with car parking in the psychologists, counselling psychologists, Ms Mercuri said. building and on the street. It is within easy clinical hypnotherapists and child walking distance of the numbers 96 and 109 Ms Mercuri said stress manifested itself in psychologists. trams. Call 9351 0722 or visit the home environment. Ms Mercuri said each psychologist had www.newviewpsychology.com.au “We are seeing greater child stress, which a minimum of six years training and was was previously unheard of,” she said. registered with National Psychologist ISSUE 09 SOUTHBANK LOCAL NEWS 17 SOUTHBANK COMMUNITY CALENDAR JULY 2012

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Zoe said she loved the culture in Southbank, Sean said the location was what made Southbank Jarred said the City Rd location of his workplace especially around the arts precinct where Script special. Centred between the parks, the river and was so convenient. He said that being able to walk is. She used to live in the area before travelling the facilities in the city, he described it as being close right into the city made life very easy. He also said overseas, but she is happy to be back. Zoe also enough to everything, but equally far enough away the customers that came in were friendly, which he thinks Southbank has some of the best coff ee in when you wanted to get away from it all. thinks must mean Southbank is a popular place to be. Melbourne.

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Kyle said people are always friendly when they Ellen loves the busy and lively feel that Southbank Georgie said the versatility of the area was came into Foodworks, which made being at work has. She also enjoys the views around the suburb its biggest strength. She also said it was the pleasant. He also said the people he worked with and across the river. She said the city at night was multicultural restaurants that made the area so helped as they all got along well. just spectacular from Southbank. intriguing. She also said Southbank and Northbank were always pretty at night.

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