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Demolition fears for historic drill hall
Th e Royal Historical Society of Victoria (RHSV) fears it could be evicted from its premises and the historical building demolished after the state election.
Th e Drill Hall at 239 A’Beckett St is owned by the State Government but is on a list of properties which could be sold. Th e society says it has been given a single- year’s extension on its lease until the end of the fi nancial year and has been told the building would not be sold as long as Matthew Guy remains planning minister. “We interpret this as meaning possible sale of the building after the election,” the society said in a letter to supporters. Th e hall was built in the 1930s in art deco style for the Australian Army’s medical corp. It was sold by the Federal Government to private interest and was later purchased by the Victorian Government. In 1988 it was added to the Victorian Register of Historic Buildings. Th e society has had a number of From left Kate Prinsley, Jodie Boyd, Alan Hall and Gerardine Horgan inside the art deco drill hall in A'Beckett St. short-term leases on the building since 2000. “Th e building is owned by the Victorian collection while it has no security of tenure. the Victorian Concert Orchestra – are a good In February the society wrote to the State Government but is under threat of asset It also says work by its volunteers is valued at fi t for the building,” the society says in its Government seeking a 21-year peppercorn disposal – the likely result being demolition $11 million per year. letter to supporters. lease but says it has had no response. In of this heritage listed building – unless an contrast, society president Prof Don Garden It outlines an ambitious program to turn the “Between us, on a weekly basis, we make says the State Opposition has promised to alternative arrangement can be made,” it building in “Melbourne’s History House”. this building accessible to several hundred keep the building. said in its letter to supporters. If successful, it off ers to ramp up its Victorians participating in the arts and participation with the community. history.” Th e society was to conduct a meeting at the In its submission to the Government, the Drill Hall on September 30 to rally support society points out that it can’t undertake “Whilst this building presents problems – the Planning Minister Matthew Guy chose not for its cause. works to preserve its vast historical RHSV and its co-lease holder - principally to respond.
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Suite 108, 198 Harbour Esplanade Fans Sally Bruen and Jenny PO Box 23008 Docklands 8012 Tel: 8689 7980 Fax: 9602 2929 Valentish never met their idol www.cbdnews.com.au Chrissy Amphlett, but that Advertising didn’t stop them successfully Tel: 8689 7980 Fax: 9602 2929 [email protected] campaigning for a Melbourne Reader contributions are welcome. lane to be name in the late Please send articles and images to singer’s honour. [email protected] Th e deadline for the November edition Th e pair were instrumental in a campaign is Th ursday, October 16. which started with a petition of 7000 signatures and is expected to culminate with the sign “Amphlett Lane” going up in a Follow us on Twitter formerly-unnamed lane off Little Lonsdale St @CBD_News_3000 in December. Last month, the pair addressed the Future Like us on Facebook Melbourne Committee urging support for the cbdnewsmelbourne proposal to rename Corporation Lane 1639.
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Th e City of Melbourne last month sacrifi ced its formerly-consistent opposition to over-shadowing of the south bank of the Yarra in return for public open space at 447 Collins St.
Developer Cbus off ered the council nearly planning scheme, they’re happy to break 2000sqm of space in return for council’s their own rules and we do it far too often.” support for a change to the planning In their report recommending that scheme. councillors reject the deal, council offi cers Th e off er clearly presented a dilemma said: “Th e precedent that support of this for councillors, with planning offi cers amendment would set is that that the City recommending rejection of the proposal and of Melbourne is willing to consider ‘trading warning of a dangerous precedent. off ’ the prohibition of over-shadowing of the south bank of the Yarra River for a desired Cr Arron Wood, one of only three councillors development outcome.” to vote against the deal, compared the situation to being asked to give up one of his “Th e opportunity for additional open space children. should not be to the detriment of existing open space, in this instance Queensbridge “For someone in charge of the environment Square and the Yarra River corridor.” portfolio its like saying choose one of your kids almost. Do you want open space or do “If governments thought that the over- you want to overshadow the Yarra?” he said. shadowing of the south bank of the Yarra River could be acceptable in At the Future Melbourne Committee of some circumstances, even exceptional September 9 the council voted to support circumstances, the control would be Cbus’s application to Planning Minister discretionary, rather than mandatory.” Matthew Guy to exempt its 300m tower, which will cast a shadow over Queensbridge Consultant Sarah Horsfi eld told councillors Square in Southbank. the benefi t of gaining so much open space in Collins St simply outweighed the over- Cr Wood said: “It’s a shame that we don’t shadowing considerations. have the resources to purchase that land on the open market and that we have to do “It’s a question of weighing up public benefi t deals.” versus impact. Cities are required to make courageous decisions,” she said. “It sets a precedent in that the City of Melbourne is prepared to negotiate on She described the Collins St land as a things that are supposed to be prohibited in “Federation Square for the west” and said it the planning scheme and that’s dangerous would not be done elsewhere in the city. Artist's impression of how the open space at 447 Collins St could look. Th is aspect is taken from the corner of Flinders ground.” Cr Stephen Mayne agreed, saying: “If you Lane and Market St, looking north. For Cr Rohan Leppert, the decision to look at the bigger context here, it is a trade- oppose the exemption was more clear cut. off worth pursuing.” “Unfortunately for Southbank, the Collins St spelt out already – how do you balance development carries the day.” “We’re actually talking about a mandatory And the Lord Mayor, Cr Robert Doyle, the desirability of open space on Collins “To say it creates a precedent is simply control here, so this isn’t about negotiating warned that, even if the council rejected the St with the potential of a vista through the wrong. In fact, once you get one or two like under the current rules. It’s about changing deal, it would be possible for Matthew Guy Immigration Museum to the Yarra against these it gets much harder, not easier, in the the rules,” he said. to approve the overshadowing without the overshadowing of the south bank?” open-space trade-off . future to argue that you should make an “Citizens are looking at council and saying “You might forego the open space as exemption. Particularly with the benefi t this that they’re happy to breach their own “Th e conundrum is obvious and its been well as get the overshadowing,” he said. one off ers, which is unique,” Cr Doyle said.
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Make the most of your lunch break and admire the city from the Southgate side of the river. Dine in over an express restaurant lunch menu, or enjoy a quick bite at Melbourne’s bustling riverside food court. Fresh air and spectacular city views are on the house. 4 CBD NEWS ISSUE 03 Support for CBD from tabloid attack CBD community leaders have rallied to the support of the suburb after a sensationalist front-page attack by a Sunday tabloid newspaper.
Th e Sunday Age on September 21 portrayed “Th ese people safely attend the city and visit the CBD has the most dangerous place in sporting events, cinemas, theatres, public Victoria “revealing the steep human cost of events, etc, etc.” transforming the city into a vibrant retail, “Th e refl ection on why people think dining and nightlife hub that now draws Melbourne is a safe city can be clearly seen nearly 900,000 people a day.” when 500,000 turn up for White Night event Residents 3000 president John Dall’Amico during the night. Many cities around the said he read the story with astonishment. world would be very envious.” “After reading the article, you would be too “Police and the CBD community are strong scared to come to the city,” Mr Dall’Amico. in targeting our risk areas, of crime against the person. We will constantly strive to make “Nothing could be further from the truth. I the city an even safer place to live, work and feel very safe walking around the city. And visit.” so does my wife and so do our neighbours,” he said. Crime statistics show that there were fewer crimes in the CBD in the 2014 fi nancial year He said it was only natural that there would than in 2013. be more crime reported in the CBD because Dynamic duo Troy Varker and Mitchell Davies with their award at All Star Comics. there were so many people here, but the Reports of damage to property were up 1.9 Sunday Age story had not taken this into per cent (1609 in 2014 compared with 1579 account. in 2013) and robberies were up 2.2 per cent (236 in 2014 compared with 231 in 2013). “Th ey have clearly sensationalised the statistics,” he said. “Th ey’ve made a story out Assaults, however, were down 4 per cent – Comic book heroes of nothing.” with 2650 being reported in the year just past compared with 2759 in 2013. Th e commander of City East Police Station, Liveable city is one thing, but how many people know that Snr-Sgt Dale Huntington said the headline Total crime in the CBD was down 7.4 per Melbourne’s CBD has the best comic book shop in the world? and the fi rst few paragraphs didn’t match the cent with 29,027 reports in 2014 compared last part of the article which highlighted that with 31,340 in 2013. the CBD crime rate had dropped over the All Star Comics in Lonsdale has this year chance that they won. And they did! Mr Dall’Amico said he suspected the crime past fi ve years. shared fi rst place with a Nebraskan store highlighted in the Sunday Age story occurred at the Will Eisner Spirit of Comics Retailer Business has picked up at their store since “It seems a lot – 10,000 incidents over the in the small hours of Saturday and Sunday Award in San Diego. the word got out and the trophy itself arrived past fi ve years – but if you conservatively mornings. in the post last month. state that 500,000 persons attend the CBD Owners Troy Varker and Mitchell Davies “As a resident walking around the city each day (in the article they quoted 900,000), have been nominated in the past but this “It’s snowballed since and a lot of people are between 8 am and midnight, I feel multiply that by 365 days and fi ve years, we year won the big one at the world’s biggest starting to take notice of us,” a proud Mitchell completely safe,” Mr Dall’Amico said. have had close to 1 billion people attending comic convention. said. the Melbourne CBD,” Snr-Sgt Huntington Mr Dall’Amico said he would even walk Unfortunately, the dynamic duo couldn’t Th e Eisner Award citation read: “Th e award said. down King St at 4am. attend the ceremony but arranged to be is given out yearly to retailers who have done “Th at’s not bad for a large city to have a small “I’m sure that if you are looking for a fi ght represented by a couple of mates. Th ey an outstanding job of supporting the comics ratio of incidents with so many attending you would fi nd one. But that’s the same as penned a few words graciously thanking the medium both in the industry at large and in visitors and residents.” anywhere,” he said. judges and the other contestants on the off their local community.” ISSUE 03 CBD NEWS 5 Green signs mean free trams
Th e State Government has revealed new green signage which will signify free tram travel within the CBD and Docklands.
Th e new free zone comes into eff ect on New Year’s Day. More than 70 tram stops will have bright green signage. Th e Premier Denis Napthine unveiled the new signage on September 21 at an Elizabeth St tram stop. “Vibrant signage will catch the eye, providing an instant reminder to passengers that they are in the zone and don’t need to touch on their myki. In fact, you won’t even need a myki if only travelling within the free zone,” Dr Napthine said. Th e new free tram zone follows the traditional CBD grid and stretches from Flinders St to Victoria St, and from Spring Street to Docklands in the west. “People will be able to travel much of the city without a ticket and visit some of our best landmarks such as the Queen Victoria Market and Federation Square,” Dr Napthine said. Dr Napthine said most major attractions are either within the free tram zone or a short walk away. A map showing the area which will be free to travel by tram from January 1.
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Bill’s marriage ended when Jesse was intellectually-disabled Jesse the utmost only fi ve-years-old and he has been sharing freedom. care with his former wife ever since. Bill is free of his car, Jesse is free to roam the Even when living near Heathcote, Jesse city “wilderness” in safety and both are free regularly made his way to Melbourne to to live in a caring community. spend half his time with his mum. Although unable to read, Jesse successfully He became so good at navigating public navigates Melbourne’s public transport transport that today he is a Marriott network to attend supported employment in Support Services Life After School Program the suburbs. And because every intersection “ambassador” and regularly shares his is controlled by traffi c signals within the wisdom with other disabled Victorians. CBD, he can safely roam during the day. Bill and Jesse share their fl oor with 10 other Jesse makes friends easily and has a number apartments. Bill says they are close to seven of favourite coff ee spots and retail stores. of these neighbours. He has made friend with homeless “Nick” a “I call it my street and I am constantly Big Issue seller and shares yarns as they walk amazed how close everyone is,” he said. to JB to check out the latest music. “Th e people in our street are lovely!” For Bill, the gentle nature of the city dwellers “It’s amazing living here. Where else has been an unexpected revelation. would you have your doctor 500 metres “It’s so very friendly and, strangely, safe,” away, a pharmacy over the road and three he said. supermarkets within walking distance.” Bill and Jesse Clark - Just lovin' the big smoke. OOKTOBERFESKTOBERFESTT ISSUE 03 CBD NEWS 7 Church development battle fl ares again liquid resources on refurbishing the Princess overseen by the developer.” Mary Club, to give something back to the city A long-running battle between A spokeperson for Planning Minister by way of bricks and mortar in recognition of Matthew Guy said no planning application residents and the Uniting its tax free status since 1827.” had been made for the site. Church has erupted again over In its Crossways article, the church said: the church’s plans to redevelop “A further advantage of this project is that A Uniting Church spokesperson said: church land is not being sold. Instead, the “During the next six months, Leighton its Wesley Church site at 148 church will enter into a 125-year ground Properties will work closely with relevant Lonsdale St. lease, ensuring that this prime asset, authorities including planning and heritage, bequeathed to the church at the beginning to prepare a development application for council.” Calling themselves the Wesley Historic of the 19th century, remains a part of the Precinct Action Group, the residents are Uniting Church’s vision for mission and Th e church spokesperson made no comment opposed to what they believe is a multi- worship into the future.” in response to the specifi c concerns raised by storey development on the eastern edge of “Th erefore the developer will fund all costs the Wesley Historic Precinct Action Group. the site bordering Jones Lane. associated with the redevelopment of Last month Th e Australian newspaper In 2011 they successfully lobbied against a the site.” reported that the Uniting Church had sold a 20-storey development of the site and have “As can be seen in the image, only the eastern property in Little Collins St for $45.5 million. fi red the fi rst shots in a new skirmish over portion of the site is being developed, the “Th e Uniting Church’s property trust has the site. western portion will remain with the church. reaped $45.5 million for the sale of an offi ce In July the church published a story and Th e proposal from Leighton Properties tower in the Melbourne CBD to the wealthy artist's impression of its current plans which includes the refurbishment of the key heritage Werdiger family,” the paper reported. it says it will construct in partnership with buildings – the Wesley Church, the manse, Leighton Properties. the school house and the caretaker’s cottage. “Th e family’s private development arm, the Wesley Historic Precinct Action Group member Mike Faris Ongoing maintenance of external areas and Juilliard Group, bought the building at 459 “After more than 30 years of discussions and in front of the Princess Mary Club building in Lonsdale St. all buildings in the ground lease area will be Little Collins Street on a yield of 7.79 per cent.” several attempted project proposals, the Synod Standing Committee has approved will be signifi cantly greater than the town fi nal negotiations with Leighton Properties planning permit which was refused in 2011,” as the preferred developer to restore and Ms Capp said. redevelop the Wesley Upper Lonsdale Street Ms Capp said the church had betrayed the site,” the church reported in its Crossways community by allowing the Princess Mary publication. Club building (constructed in 1926 as a city Action group member Maureen Capp base for rural women) to fall into disrepair. has opened fi re on the proposal under “Th e people of Melbourne and the local four broad headings: planning naivety; community are the losers if the Wesley community betrayal; heritage destroyers; Church is allowed to develop the site to and fi nancial incompetence. satisfy its own business-driven needs,” she Ms Capp says the plan is heading for said. “Another open green space will be lost.” rejection on the same grounds as it was She says the church should fund its rejected in 2011 – excessive height and loss restoration and can aff ord to do so. of residential amenity to properties to the east of Jones Lane. “For the year ended June 30, 2014 fi nancial statements for the Uniting Church in She says a published artist’s impression of Australia, Synod of Victoria and Tasmania, the proposed structure appears to be even show that there are current assets of bigger this time around. investments, cash and equivalents of some “It seems hard to imagine that this $116 million,” Ms Capp said. application will receive statutory approval, “Pressure should be brought to bear on given that the impact on residential amenity the Uniting Church to spend some of these An artist's impression of the proposed development published by the Uniting Church. 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Th e City of Melbourne (CoM) Question 12: Will you support council’s is writing to all candidates and Question 3: Will you support the CoM’s Question 8: Do you support the CoM’s eff orts to raise revenue for the acquisition proposed developer contribution position on the East West Link, supported of open space through changes to the party leaders in next month’s frameworks and the levies proposed therein by the panel assessing the Comprehensive Melbourne Planning Scheme to introduce state election to seek their views for its declared growth areas? Impact Statement, that the need for Stage stronger, mandatory open space levies? Will B has not been justifi ed and should not you support the allocation and improvement on matters of concern to it. Question 4: Will you support council’s proceed, and that the impact of Stage A on of under-utilised government land for vision for the renewal of the Queen Victoria Royal Park as shown in the reference design regional open space and recreation? On September 2 councillors voted to ask 15 Market and its environs, including necessary is unacceptable? Question 13: How will you support council questions. Responses will be published on planning approvals and road closures? Question 9: Will you support rationalisation to provide aff ordable childcare in the inner the council’s website. Question 5: What is your commitment to of the management of the Docklands city to support the rapidly growing workforce and vision for the Parkville Precinct and the Question 1: Will you remove the 25,000 sqm waterways and Yarra River? that travel each day to the city for work? Southbank Arts Precinct? threshold where the Minister for Planning Question 10: Will you commit to the Question 14: Do you plan to fetter council becomes the responsible authority for Question 6: Will you fi nancially support extension of the Elizabeth St tram terminus revenue raising capacity through rate planning applications, returning responsible the CoM to relocate the central city library, at Flinders St and the upgrade of this corner? capping or any other means? authority status to the CoM? which was created by a government grant Question 11: Given Melbourne is a 24/7 Question 15: What additional commitments and is now required to move? Question 2: Will you support the CoM’s city, will you support improving transport will you make, above and beyond existing housing strategy objective to require 15 per Question 7: Will you support the services on weekends, including the opening government programs, to support cent subsidised aff ordable housing through continuation of the former North Melbourne of Flagstaff Station, noting that weekend international students in Melbourne? A map produced by Urbis showing a defi ciency of open space per worker in the western end of the city. West end deprived of open space Workers in the west end of the city have less than half as much access to open space than their counterparts in the east, according to new research. Development consultants Urbis presented councillors that open space was desperately within 400 metres of each quadrant and North-west: 88,278sqm of space – 2.8sqm to the Future Melbourne Committee needed in the city’s west, particularly in the then divided this number by the number of per worker; on September 9 a map outlining the south-western quadrant. workers. North-east: 211,589sqm of space – 6.3sqm discrepancy in access to open space in In the map, Urbis divided the city into four It found that the south-western quadrant per worker; and support of a development in Collins St (see quadrants by dissecting the Hoddle Grid was worst off with 111,530sqm of open our story on page 3). South-east: 335,549sqm of space – down Elizabeth and Bourke streets. Urbis space, giving a fi gure of 1.9sqm per worker. 6.9sqm per worker. Urbis director Sarah Horsfi eld told then calculated the amount of open space Th e fi gures for the other quadrants are: ISSUE 03 CBD NEWS 9 Seniors Beware of conning 'monks' festival of fun A pair of con-artists dressed as Buddhist monks have been sighted in and around the city tricking unsuspecting shoppers and tourists into giving them cash. Seniors are invited to enjoy everything the waterfront has CBD News spotted two men in September, to off er during the 2014 Seniors approaching members of the public up in Southbank and in the CBD. Festival next month. A group of four has also been spotted Between October 5 and October 12, Seniors scamming people along South Wharf Card holders can enjoy a range of free Promenade and outside the Arts Precinct. activities in Docklands. Th e con-artists are a part of a scam that has Due to the Docklands Chamber of been widely reported in other major cities Commerce’s involvement in the Docklands around the world. Age Friendly Partners Program, Docklands is a key part of the festival program. Th e scammers will often approach people by thrusting a gold-coloured plastic card with a One of the major highlights of the festival hologram of Buddha into their hand, before is free ferry tours of Victoria Harbour, demanding cash in return. departing half hourly between 10.30am and 2.30pm. Th ey will also ask people to write their initials and how much money they have Seniors can also enjoy free tours of the given into a small notepad, which has Mission to Seafarers building on Flinders St, records of previous “donations” listed. along with complimentary morning tea. Free rides for grandparents are on off er at A Victoria Police spokesperson said police Wonderland Fun Park during Grandparent's were aware of the scam but were unable to Day on both October 5 and 12. charge the men, because they didn’t claim to be monks or say they were collecting money And seniors can enjoy an afternoon of toe- for a charity. “In no way does Buddhism condone a monk Mr Hollows said genuine monks would also tapping at the Spiegeltent Spectacular Jazz or a nun, to wander the streets and ask only ever wear sandals and not properly- Festival on October 10. Th e Federation of Australian Buddhist people for money,” he said. closed shoes. 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Police found a little more Announcing the date last month, Tourism Minister Louise Asher said more than than they bargained for 500,000 attended the event this year. after a random intercept in “In two short years, White Night Swanston St on September Melbourne has staked its place as a signifi cant major cultural event in 21 uncovered several Australia,” Ms Asher said. unsavoury items. His Honour Paul Mullaly QC and the Honourable Chief Justice Marilyn Warren at the September 16 launch. “Th e event is a major tourist drawcard, it delivers economic dividends for city A Mercedes Benz was travelling traders and hoteliers, and provides south when it was pulled over due to wonderful opportunities for the local and time prohibitions on the street just Giving voice to eccentricity international creative community,” Ms before 5am. Asher said. Victoria’s Chief Justice, Marilyn Warren, Upon inspecting the vehicle, police Victorians have been gifted described Walpole Willis as an eccentric who Melbourne’s streets, laneways, public discovered a fi rearm, drugs, shotgun would use his courtroom as a stage. buildings and cultural institutions shells, a machete, batons and knuckle access to the eccentricities of including the Arts Centre Melbourne, the dusters. Melbourne’s fi rst resident judge Justice Warren said the public would fl ock to Australian Centre for the Moving Image, Judge Walpole’s court to be entertained. the National Gallery of Victoria, the A 29-year-old Craigieburn man thanks to the publication last Much of the work has been done by Janine State Library of Victoria and Melbourne is currently assisting police with Rizzetti and retired judge Paul Mullaly QC, Museum will be transformed to present their enquiries, while a 29-year-old month of a series of Walpole whom Justice Warren described as “Th e Ace”. an exciting and diverse program of free Campbellfi eld man, a 31-year-old Willis’s casebooks. cultural activities over a 12 hour period. Campbellfi eld man and a 28-year-old Mr Mullaly said his interest in legal history “Th e event is a huge drawcard for both Epping man have been released pending Five of Judge Willis’s casebooks survive from started when he retired in 2001 and he domestic and international visitors, and further enquiries. the 1840s and they have been laboriously started working on Judge Willis in 2003. By in 2014 more than 8,000 interstate and transcribed, annotated and made available 2009 he thought the material should be Anyone with any information is urged to international visitors came to Melbourne via a new website at the Royal Historical published in some form, probably online. contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 specifi cally to attend White Night Society of Victoria. or submit a confi dential crime report at Th e site can be accessed at www. Melbourne. 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It also E: [email protected] Acknowledges the support of HTR Melbourne's Waterfront online radio. 19 Lambrigg Place, Special offers visit - www.docklandscc.com.au/seniorsfestival Doreen, 3754 ISSUE 03 CBD NEWS 11 Council supports Lonsdale St changes Changes to commercial fl oor areas Th e City of Melbourne including a removal of more than half of has supported a proposal the permitted offi ce use; Inclusion of 4-star residential hotel of 312 by developer Meteorite rooms; Development (Lonsdale St) to Removal of all borrowed light and expand a development at 374- saddleback apartments; and 380 Lonsdale St. Changes to the parking provisions and access arrangements. Meteorite bought the development from VIP In speaking in support of the application on Glomac Pty Ltd in early 2013 and has asked September 2, council planning chair Cr Ken Planning Minister Matthew Guy for approval Ong said the increase in height was about 10 to: per cent. Remove an existing commercial car park; But he said most of the extra height was on Increase the number of residential the northern side and would not cast much apartments from 627 to 728 (and more shadow on Hardware Lane. subsequent change in height to a total of “Th e way it’s been designed in a split-level is approximately 211m); probably a good outcome,” Cr Ong said. Artist's impression of the proposal before amendment. Artist's impression of the proposal after amendment. Spring St proposal a ‘shocker’ Th e City of Melbourne has objected to a residential development at 85 Spring St, which it says is an over-development of the site. Council offi cers say the proposal is too big A council report said: “Th e proposed and is not set back far enough from Spring St development does not respond appropriately and Little Collins St. to relevant provisions of the Planning Scheme, including Clause 22.01 as well as In asking the Minister for Planning to reject provisions relating to heritage matters. Th is the application by Grocon for a 46-storey is largely as a result of inadequate setbacks apartment complex, Cr Stephen Mayne, from all boundaries and excessive height. described the proposal as a “shocker”. Th is leads to the conclusion that the proposal Speaking at the Future Melbourne represents an over-development of the site.” Committee meeting of September 2, Cr “Th e application also raises traffi c concerns Mayne said: “If this proposal was approved, in relation to matters including the potential the Esanda building at 85 Spring St would for confl ict between entering and exiting be the youngest tower in Melbourne to vehicles as well as the impact on access to be demolished. A 20-year tower has been the adjoining building at 27 Little Collins St.” bought to be demolished.” “Th e changes to the development required “I suppose that’s what happens when the in order to render it consistent with rules are so permissive. 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WWW.STOPNOISE.COM.AU Call today to organise a free assessment of your windows & doors 1800 880 844 [email protected] Office & Showroom- 15 Industry Blvd, Carrum Downs 3201 12 CBD NEWS ISSUE 03 ‘Just another’ Real Estate tower proposal Should I buy off the Th e City of Melbourne has given conditional support to an plan or established? 85-storey tower for LaTrobe St opposite Melbourne Central. At the same time, apartments are proliferating If approved by the Minister for Planning, it. Up the minister. Up she goes!” he said. Melbourne’s booming house in Docklands and the inner city markets Matthew Guy, the 286m tower will replace providing even more competition for the CBD “It quite amazing when you step back and prices are making the CBD the current 689-space Melbourne Central car and putting further pressure on prices. think about it. We’ve just go so used it, this is park and will contain 1208 apartments, with apartment market (and a bit like shelling peas I guess.” And while it is important not to confuse 362 car spaces. lifestyle) look more attractive approvals with construction – many Cr Mayne said the application demonstrated For the council’s planning chair, Cr Ken approved buildings are never built – a further the low nature of the 25,000sqm threshold, every day - but are the Ong, the development was “pretty straight 41,400 high-rise apartments were approved above which the council’s opinion was forward”. looks deceiving? in 2013 and 16,000 are under construction. generally sought but which the Minister “Th e offi cers have spent a lot of time with made the decisions. Th erefore before you buy in the CBD make For about $500,000 you can secure a fi ne the developer going through the issues and I sure you have done your research and “When it was introduced 25 years ago it two-bedroom apartment in the city – and think most have been resolved,” Cr Ong said. understand the underlying value of the aff ected maybe half a dozen applications all the benefi ts that go with it. apartment and get fi nance approval fi rst. But for the council’s planning deputy chair, a year and now its two or three a night,” Cr However, increasingly dire calls on the Cr Stephen Mayne, the occasion prompted a Mayne said. Agents Melcorp say it is a simple exercise state of the CBD apartment market have challenge to Planning Minister Matthew Guy to determine the market price for an “I challenge him to release that back had many potential buyers wondering if to release the confi dential planning advice apartment in an inner city residential tower catalogue of advice received – formal written a house in the ‘burbs isn’t a more secure he receives from his department when due to many comparative sales of similar advice. Release that then let’s have a look investment for the long-term. making decisions. apartments within a building. at the adherence level between what your Th e alternative is to consider whether it Cr Mayne said it was interesting that offi cers say and what you do.” In the last three months, Melcorp said there Sydney had a height limit of 235m and is safer to buy an established apartment have been 621 properties sold in Melbourne “Because you are fundamentally changing yet Melbourne had perhaps more than 30 rather than off -the-plan where all the grief CBD by private sale compared to 576 this the skyline of Melbourne in a way that no buildings of this size. is being experienced. time last year- up 8 per cent . one’s ever done in our history.” “And this is just another one at 286m just fi ve Figures released recently from a number To fi nd out what apartments are selling at “We are very professional, we support minutes from here (town hall). We support of sources suggest values in the CBD per sqm – divide the fl oor space by the price more than we knock back and we’re are falling gently and are unlikely to rise – to determine value. supporting this giant tower. We are not for some time as new apartments keep A 65sqm apartment that sells for $450,000 anti-development. We could be trusted with pouring into the market. being the responsible authority rather than is valued at $6923 per sqm ($450,000/63) just sending letters of advice to one person A recent story in the Financial Review allowing you to compare its price with other in his secret chamber as he just decides on (AFR) suggested apartment values in apartments in the complex and surrounding a whim with remarkable discretion to do Melbourne have fallen by up to 20 per buildings. cent between purchasing off -the-plan and whatever he likes.” When you compare new apartment prices buyers receiving the keys, despite housing Th e Lord Mayor, Cr Robert Doyle, later with established market prices you will see shortages and booming residential prices. said: “We claim a lot that we want to work where the problem is coming from. New with the Minister, and I point out that the WBP Property Group research has found apartments are more expensive to build Minister doesn’t have to consult us, and we nearly 44 per cent of apartment purchases today than a few years ago and that saving is want to achieve outcomes and I don’t think in Melbourne are below the sale price at refl ected in established apartment prices. gratuitous sniping at the decision-maker is the time of completion. Be aware that the boom in apartment helpful to our cause.” “It’s a tragedy,” said WBP chief executive numbers in the CBD has led to precincts “Not because he is going to be equally Greville Pabst in the AFR this month. where prices can vary greatly so ensure you gratuitous in return but it doesn’t exactly “Some investors are losing their deposit are comparing apples with apples. display a maturity of engagement of because they can’t settle, or they have to And on a positive note Melcorp says in a conversation around the planning issues. make up the funding shortfall.” recent report: So let’s leave that stuff behind and make But every cloud has a silver lining. Th is clear and objective and powerful arguments “Whilst there are comments in the general opens up a great opportunity for sharp- without the politicking or the sniping.” media about the over-supply of city eyed buyers who have been tracking the apartments, what is often overlooked is Artist's impression of the proposed LaTrobe St tower. Mr Guy chose not to respond. market in recent times to grab a bargain – the future demand estimates for additional or at least a reasonably-priced apartment. residences in Melbourne CBD due to ADVERTISEMENT Buildings now being completed were population growth models.” started around three years ago and there “According to the MCC the number of is plenty of data available on off -the-plan dwellings in the City of Melbourne is forecast prices to work out if you are getting value. to grow from 56,863 to 70,894 in 2020 with Th e opportunity stems from the “buy now a population increase from 121,058 to pay later” approach that can secure an 148,323.” apartment for 10 per cent of the property “With an average of 1.98 people per Here for Melbourne CBD Residents. price and the rest on completion. Th at’s household, by 2020, Melbourne CBD will $50,000 to buy a $500,000 apartment – no require an additional 13,770 properties to As your local Member of Parliamentment stamp duty. 2020 through to 2036 where it is projected However banks are getting worried about that there will be 103,634 households, a I am keen to listen to any concernsrns the oversupply and are reducing the further 32,740 properties will be required.” or ideas you may have. amount they will lend on apartments. At current construction rates we are halfway Th is means you will require a deposit of there in 2104. 20 to 30 per cent from some banks to buy in the CBD. OFFICE: 146 - 148 Peel Street, North Melbourne VIC 3051 Grant Müller MAIL: PO Box 471, North Melbourne VIC 3051 For off -the-plan buyers, this means they Grant has been reporting E: [email protected] P: 9328 4637 F: 9326 8747 can be $100,000 short at settlement on on the property market for @JenniferKanis JenniferKanis www.jenniferkanis.com.auu their $500,000 apartment, which means more years than he would Authorised by J Kanis, 146-148 Peel St, Nth Melbourne. some will have to sell at a loss. care to admit. ISSUE 03 CBD NEWS 13 Opinion Time for a Melburnian retrofi t Th e greatest obstacle preventing Melbourne evolving into a global city is the increasingly dated nature of its urban design. As a major Australian city planned Th ere is no doubt that implementing during the industrial revolution, these ideas will be complicated, expensive Melbourne contains many wonderful and unsettling. However, modern cities, urban features. Amenity such as no matter their beauty, must always be sidewalks, tree plantings, wide roads and prepared to evolve with their citizenry. good public transport have all ensured Looking into the past, a similar challenge that Melbourne was well prepared for the was experienced by Paris in the 18th century. advent of electricity, the automobile and urbanisation. At the time, Paris was a burgeoning city struggling to meet the needs of the industrial Snr-Sgt Dale Huntington ... warning the public not to leave valuables in cars. However, as a result of intensifying revolution. Having been designed in densifi cation and the rise of cities as medieval times, Paris lacked the master the nation’s economic engine rooms, planning necessary to meet the needs of Melbourne’s 18th century design model an urban population experiencing rapid has become increasingly ineff ective at socioeconomic change. Police warn on meeting the evolving needs of residents, workers and businesses. Worsening In order to avoid socio-economic disaster, congestion, development obstructionism Napoleon III appointed Georges-Eugène and declining housing aff ordability are Haussmann to retrofi t Paris to help it cope. all clear signs of a city struggling to cope. inner-city theft Haussmann’s revolutionary changes were In order to avoid a decline in living spectacular, controversial and deeply standards, our city will require a major unpopular. But they were also extremely Local police have warned residents and visitors to the CBD not to retrofi t. Th ree key areas come to mind. eff ective. leave valuables on show in parked cars. First, the CBD’s various entry points will Today, Paris is the crown jewel of Europe and need to be redesigned, widened and the world’s most popular tourist destination. probably duplicated. By mid-century, It is also one of Europe’s best-designed Melbourne East Police Station commander will be on the look out for opportunities.” Melbourne will be home to the largest cities with Haussmann’s boulevards Snr-Sgt Dale Huntington said a marked employment, business and tourist hub being accessible to both pedestrian and Snr-Sgt Huntington said there were criminals increase in this type of crime prompted his in the nation. As a result, effi cient access automobile alike. in the vicinity who worked full eight-hour warning. to the city for employees, residents, days walking the streets looking for targets. Melbourne sits at a similar development tourists and business people will be a CBD crime statistics show that there were crossroads. “For these people, it’s like their day job,” he must. Th is will require street widening 77 (an increase of 4.5 per cent) more reports said. “Th e best thing that people can do is for cars, trams and cyclists; underground Whereas Paris was a medieval city which of theft from motorcars in the 2014 fi nancial be aware of the threat. Don’t leave phone, tunnelling for trains and trucks; and new needed to evolve in order to survive the year than in 2013. In the year just past, there wallets and money on display.” bridges for trams and ferries. challenges of industrialisation, Melbourne is were 1805 reports, compared with 1728 an industrial era city which must change in in 2013. “If you have to leave valuables in the car, Second, internal connectivity between order to cope with the challenges of urban then put them away in the boot or in the the CBD’s various precincts will also In relation to theft from vehicles, Snr- densifi cation. glovebox.” need to be reengineered. Despite the Sgt Huntington said police would be commercial success of Southbank and 21st century Melbourne is far from 18th concentrating on multi-storey car parks as “If you can make it uninviting, the thief will Docklands, it can still take longer to century Paris, and our system of government well as CBD street parking. pass you by. If not, you will end up with your travel into them from the Hoddle Street is no French autocracy. But whether or not window smashed and your valuables stolen.” “Russell St, Lonsdale St, King St and Flinders grid than to travel from the city into Zone we’re prepared to admit it, the problems St have been main targets for several Snr-Sgt Huntington said residential buildings 2. An internally effi cient city shouldn’t facing Melbourne today are no diff erent to months,” he said. were another target for thieves. He said operate like that. As a result, new road, those faced by Paris 160 years earlier. thieves tailgating or entering through public transport and cycling corridors “Also property damage late at night down Napoleon III had the courage to concede unlocked fi re doors could spend a day inside will all need to be developed. laneways and side streets has been a target that something radical had to be done. Time a building unchallenged. of police on night shift, especially Friday Finally, the interoperability of will tell whether the same can be said for any and Saturday nights. Operation Safe Streets “We say residents should be careful when Melbourne’s tram and bus network will of Melbourne’s current political leaders. is targeting Flinders Lane, Little Collins St driving in and, if they see someone they also need to be re-visited. At present, too and Little Lonsdale St to reduce property think doesn’t belong then ask them if they many regulatory obstacles prevent the damage.” need any help,” he said. operation of buses on the city’s extensive tram routes. With Melbourne’s heavy rail “We want people coming to the CBD to have He said owners’ corporations should ensure network likely to be capacity constrained a positive experience, but losing things from that CCTV equipment was working correctly. for the next decade, unlocking additional Asher Judah cars can more than ruin your day,” he said. “We may not be able to stop them getting in, public transport capability on the Author - Th e Australian Century “With more people coming into the city with but that doesn’t mean we can’t fi nd them existing aboveground network will be (Connor Court Publishing) the improving weather, the more the thieves after the event,” he said. a must. @updownandout 69 Whiteman St FREE LOCAL PICK UP & DROP OFF SERVICE Southbank Vic 3006 Ť $PD]LQJORQJWHUPFKHDSKLUHV Ť $OOLQFOXVLYHSULFHV Ť $ZDUGZLQQLQJFXVWRPHUVHUYLFH Ť 1RKLGGHQFRVWV 1800 085 282 Ť 3URXGO\$XVWUDOLDQRZQHG Ť $XVWUDOLDQGULYLQJOLFHQFHGLVFRXQWV :(:21ř7/($9(<2867$1',1* :::%&5(17$/6&20$8 14 CBD NEWS ISSUE 03 LUNCH TIME Melbourne Rooftop Honey LUNCH Another Melbourne success story worth buzzing about is Melbourne Rooftop Honey. Th eir aim is to provide lip-smackingly good honey and also to raise awareness of the WITH A importance of bees in our lives. A number of restaurants around town use the honey in their cooking, like Bomba and HEART Th e Town Mouse, while Clementine’s in Degraves St, has jars for sale. A host of not-for-profi t food Th e main reason for the success of urban bees is the variety of fl ora growing in the city and drink businesses have compared with what is now present in much of the countryside which often has just one popped up around the city, crop dominating an entire area. committed to giving back to the community. Shebeen Uni mates Simon Griffi ths and Zanna Melbourne Rooftop Honey raise awareness of the importance of bees in our lives. McComish had both spent time volunteering in Africa and witnessed fi rst hand the poverty and the hardship that civilians STREAT 2Pocket Fairtrade Kinfolk experience every day. Taking the idea from the numerous street bars they fell in love A not-for-profi t hospitality organisation, An ethically-minded espresso bar and store, Kinfolk is a social enterprise café with a with over there, they opened their take on gives support and hospitality industry the venue supports disadvantaged producers unique twist - whilst serving healthy produce street drinking with Shebeen – a 100 per cent training to disadvantaged youths. to improve their lives through business and and quality espresso, all profi ts are directed not-for-profi t watering hole. commerce. Coff ee is the speciality here to international and local development STREAT’s founders, Rebecca Scott and Kate – try the espresso bar’s signature blend, projects. At the point of sale customers are How does it work? Every beer, wine, cider Barrelle, were inspired by KOTO, a training combining pulped natural Brazilian beans invited to choose which of the projects like and margarita sale sends funds back to that program and restaurant providing street with estate Colombian and Guatemalan YGAP's youth leadership project in Ghana drink’s country of origin. Th e cocktails on the youth with job opportunities in Vietnam. coff ees. Th en browse the Fairtrade or Urban Seed's Credo Café supporting menu are inspired by the 11 countries they STREAT also recently won a national award retail outlet’s wooden toys and puzzles, inclusion for Melbourne's homeless and sponsor, the decor is inspired by the colours for being Australia’s Most Innovative Social homewares, blankets, coff ee, chocolate, marginalised they want to support. of Kenya, and the stripped back, wooden Enterprise. fashion and clothing. Th ey have Australia’s interior and laneway location is just like largest range of Fairtrade and ethical sitting on a side-street in Africa. Ground level, Melbourne Central, chocolate with over 70+ varieties in stock. Cnr Swanston and LaTrobe Streets 673 Bourke St 36 Manchester Lane 9629 4222 277 Lt Lonsdale St 0423 229 953 9650 6931 www.streat.com.au twopocket.com.au www.kinfolk.org.au www.shebeen.com.au HIGHLIGHTS SENIORS FESTIVAL CONCERT Set to the theme of taking good care of Take time off your desk and listen to the yourself, head to Docklands, an offi cial Herning Boys Choir from Denmark at the St senior-friendly precinct for fun-fi lled events. Paul's Cathedral. Docklands, October 5 - 12 Corner Flinders and Swanston streets 1300 135 090, [email protected] October 15, 1.00pm, 9653 4333 www.docklandscc.com.au/seniorsfestival www.stpaulscathedral.org.au NURSERY DESIGN MORN GLORYVILLE Get tips from interior designer Lauren Macer Get over the hump day blues, shake off the on how to create a beautifully styled nursery sleep and dance to disco, '90s dance and or kids room. soul. CAE, Lvl 2, 253 Flinders Ln 1000 Pound Bend, October 11, 10am – 3.30pm 361 Lonsdale St 9652 0611; www.cae.edu.au October 15, 6.30am – 9.30am KNITTING CLASSES EXPLORE ART DECO Whether you’re a beginner seeking your fi rst Discover Art Deco Modernist buildings in lesson or a cabling crusader, you are in good the CBD with architect Lisa Dew. hands with the Handknitters Guild. Centre for Adult Education Federation Square Lvl 2, 253 Flinders Ln Fourth Monday of each month, October 5, 2pm - 4.30pm 12pm – 2pm 9652 0611 ISSUE 03 CBD NEWS 15 TO BE FEATURED IN THIS SECTION CALL 8689 7980 Visit Oscar Hunt in Hardware Lane to discover the fascinating craft that is made-to- measure suiting. NEW SPIN ON OLD-WORLD TAILORING Melbourne is no stranger to hidden gems every suit purchasing experience a truly a client wearing a garment that’s tailored to in lane-ways, forming the intricate vessels remarkable one”. Mr Edwards typifi es the every aspect of their body and to their style. that negotiate the heart of our vibrant CBD. Oscar Hunt male: Nine-to-fi ve, three-piece Not often does anyone get exactly want they It’s a perennial Melburnian tradition. From suit during the week; a relaxed silhouette want, so it’s a special feeling.” long-forgotten markets of the 18th century, at weekends. It’s this fusion by which this Oscar Hunt has a broad appeal: From to cloth suppliers of the city’s famed rag country has come to be known, something older gentlemen who have a long-founded trade, Hardware Lane has been integral that is uniquely Australian, but makes for an appreciation for quality tailoring to younger to Melbourne’s development through the interesting mix to the uninitiated. men who wish to step up their style and gain decades. It’s only fi tting that it should house Th e same could be said of Oscar Lake, the access to the custom-made experience. From the new showroom of Oscar Hunt Tailors aptly-named head tailor of Oscar Hunt. initial appointment to the fi nal product, a – custom-made suit makers who give an Having learned the craft as a bespoke tailor tailored suit takes six weeks to produce, and edge to an old craft – and another welcome at Hemden Shirtmakers and Tailors, Mr Lake starts from $845, depending on the fabric addition to the city’s fabric. transitioned to made-to-measure tailoring in used and the desired construction. It was the dream of founder and general order to refl ect the current suiting trend. “I manager, Chris Edwards, to make premium noticed the diffi culties in operating as a suiting available to the average Australian bespoke tailor in Australia and realised the Oscar Hunt is located at Level 3, 43 Hardware male. “I wanted to off er that wonderfully future of suiting is in the high quality and Lane, Melbourne; for appointments call old-world service of made-to-measure more aff ordable made-to-measure.” And it their showroom on 0499 000 011 tailoring at an accessible price point”, wasn’t just this that inspired him. Mr Lake and discover the fascinating craft that is Mr Edwards said. “It’s our aim to make says, “You can’t replicate the confi dence of made-to-measure suiting. 16 CBD NEWS ISSUE 01 AFTER WORK THE BURGER REVOLUTION Burgerspondent: James Neeson Burgers have become quite the fashionable food choice in recent years. Take a walk down Swanston, Bourke or With three locations across the CBD, the Collins streets and the burger choices are excuses not to try Grill’d should be zero. no longer limited to a bloke named Jack or a pair of golden arches. Next is Mr Burger, which shot to fame with the food truck craze and now has two stores In this month’s CBD News we will take a look in the CBD. With four burgers on off er the at some of the famous and not-so-famous menu is brilliantly simple. Th e pick has to burgers gracing the streets of the CBD with be the Mr Burger itself. Combining standard our exclusive "burgerspondent" James burger ingredients of beef, cheese, salads, Neeson. onion, pickle and a winning sauce trifecta First off , the chain that started the whole of mustard, mayo and tomato sauce all burgvolution: Grill’d. wrapped between the tender warmth of a soft bun, it’s hard not to go back for more. Looks like that's a big thumbs up from the burgerspondent James Neeson. Grill’d has a wide range of beef, chicken, lamb and vegetarian burgers, which always I was particularly excited to try our deliver a taste sensation time after time. third contestant after hearing so much. Th e fourth tested has to be the pick of the lot. is served with fries to create an out-of-the- Th e all-time favourite has to be the Mighty Unfortunately, I felt Huxtaburger did not Captain Melville’s is a little CBD gem. Whilst ballpark winner. If you’re after a bargain they Melbourne: their delicious and always juicy live up to the reputation. Combining almost off ering restaurant style dining it provides also have an awesome lunchtime special beef patty, egg, bacon, beetroot, melted the same ingredients as the Mr Burger, the one of the best CBD burger experiences. between 12-3pm on weekdays. For $15 on cheese, herbed mayo and salad, you’re Huxtaburger, whilst tasting nice, had a harsh Th e Captain Burger combines a delicious you get the fl avour explosive cheeseburger always going to have a good time with this and aggressive patty which, combined with a wagyu beef patty with bacon, egg, cheese served on their incredible bun, a heap of burger. Add this with their incredible herbed satisfactory bun, at best made for an average and pickles all sandwiched between the French fries and a pot of Boag’s. Absolutely chips and it’s a guaranteed winner. dining experience. loving care of their deliciously soft bun. Th is unreal value and too good to pass up! HIGHLIGHTS BEGINNER'S SALSA MELBOURNE Book your spot, come and learn how to FESTIVAL dance. No experience or partner required. 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Shop 4, Building 2, Riverside Qy, Lvl 2, Waterside Hotel, 508 Flinders St Southbank, November 4-6, 9690 6999 November 1 – 8, 9629 1350 $70 per person, www.deckmercantileplace.com.au www.worldrestaurantbar.com.au BOAT BUILDERS YARD THE LEVESON Come and celebrate the Cup in our Oaks and Cup Day: Open for lunch and recreation of the Birdcage’s Mumm Marquee! dinner, music after last race. $100 per person, fully catered, plenty of Derby Day And Stakes Day: After Parties, $10 screens, entertainment & sweeps. shuttle bus available. 23 South Wharf Promenade 46 Leveson St, North Melbourne November 4, 9686 5088 November 1 – 8, 9328 1109 www.theboatbuildersyard.com www.theleveson.com 18 CBD NEWS ISSUE 01 WEEKEND TO BE FEATURED IN THIS ADVERTORIAL CALL 8689 7980 GODS, MYTHS AND MORTALS The Hellenic Museum plays host to a priceless collection of treasures from the renowned Benaki Museum, Athens. Th e collaboration between the Hellenic Museum and the Benaki Museum brings 8000 years of Greek civilisation to Melbourne. Th e collection includes Neolithic pottery, Cycladic statues, Minoan fi gurines, Mycenaean jewelry, Hellenistic sculptures, Byzantine icons and manuscripts, post Byzantine secular art and costumes and neo-Hellenic art and weaponry, including ornate swords and pistols belonging to Greek revolutionary heroes Kolokotronis and Mavromichalis. Part of the collection. Th ese antiquities showcase the developments of history, when dynasties reigned, kings conquered, and cities society today. Special events around the fell. Th rough exploring the cultures and collections further establish dialogue technologies of the past, visitors are provided between contemporary Melbourne and the opportunity to immerse themselves in ancient cultures, in exploration of Australia’s history while gaining new perspectives on diverse cultural identity and makeup. today. Th e partnership also provides students In addition to the vast collection of Greek with access to Benaki’s extensive education antiquities, the partnership also includes resources, off ering an invaluable tool for access to the Benaki’s collections of Coptic, schools and universities. Chinese, Indian, and African works, as well as one of the world’s most signifi cant Islamic art collections. Hellenic Museum Th ese collections allow visitors to experience 280 William St Th e old mint building in William St which the venue for the Hellenic Museum. the histories that inform the makeup of 8615 9016 HIGHLIGHTS ETHICAL DESIGNS AROMAS OF INDIA Browse an ethical market that showcases Enjoy a fi esta of fl avours and aromas of Australian designers, makers and artists. South Indian cuisines. Th e Little Sparrow market, Free entry Federation Square Th e Atrium, Federation Square October 18, 11am – 9pm October 26, 10am - 5pm www.fedsquare.com/events/ www. littlesparrowmarket.com south-indian-food-festival/ FOOD FESTIVAL FILM FESTIVAL Experience the best cuisine from Malaysia Festival director Elysia Zeccola-Hill has and enjoy authentic cultural entertainment. curated a wide selection of top-notch fi lms from Italy for local fans. Queen Victoria Market Kino Cinemas, 45 Collins St October 12, 9am – 4pm Until October 10 www.facebook.com/ 9817 6421; www.italianfi lmfestival.com.au events/693078370780021/ LAUGHTER CLUB AMAZING RACE Join in this free laughter session and Take part in the ultimate urban adventure experience the benefi ts of a good chuckle. race and support the Royal Children’s Hospital Foundation. Swanston St Forecourt First and third Sunday of every month, 113 Queen St 11am - 11.30am October 25, 10.00am – 3.30pm www.laughterclubsvic.org www.greatamazingrace.com.au ISSUE 01 CBD NEWS 19 TO BE FEATURED IN THIS ADVERTORIAL CALL 8689 7980 TO BE FEATURED IN THIS SECTION CALL 8689 7980 Raise a stein, throw another shrimp on the barbie and experience Melbourne’s newest waterside precinct dressed in your best dirndl or lederhosen outfi t as South Wharf Promenade celebrates Australian and German cuisine with its inaugural Oktoberfest Festival on Saturday, October 4. SOUTH WHARF OKTOBERFEST Join ambassadors Byron Finnerty from entertainment for kids, including face and serves a range of award-winning biers River, near DFO South Wharf, Melbourne MasterChef, and Brodie Harper from painters, balloon artists, caricaturist and an including Fürstenburg Premium Pils, which Convention and Exhibition Centre and the Postcards on the promenade and experience Oom-pah band, and for adults there’ll be is exclusive to Munich Brauhaus. Hilton South Wharf. Other venues in the a leisurely German-themed family day keg tapping, German slap dancers, acoustic precinct include Common Man, Charlie Th e General Assembly will off er a one-off – or a buzzing night out with friends – as performers and DJs.” Lovett, Bangpop, Aerial, Akachochin, small batch brew from Melbourne's own Oktoberfest Festival unites lovers of food, Bohemian, Th e Cargo Hall, Chihuahua Bar, Matilda Bay Brewing Company and other fun and culture on the banks of Melbourne’s And for those who like to dress-up, head Citizen Café & Bar, Plus 5, Showtime Events Australian craft beers from the Matilda Bay Yarra River. to the festival wearing a German dirndl or and West Village NYC. lederhosen outfi t for your chance to win a range. “Few precincts in the world can boast a Timed to coincide with the fi nal weekend $1000 voucher from Munich Brauhaus, plus Melbourne Public will celebrate with a world-class convention centre, a 5-star of the iconic German Oktoberfest, South a night’s accommodation at the Hilton South barbeque off ering an “Aussie Dog” (sausage hotel, a quality retail centre, a National Trust Wharf Promenade’s Oktoberfest Festival Wharf. and sauce) and a “German Dog” (bratwurst treasure like the Polly Woodside and some of will include activities by each of the venues and sauerkraut), while Meat Market will South Wharf Promenade’s carefully curated Melbourne’s best bars and restaurants,” Mr housed in the lovingly restored cargo sheds service a pop-up bar in the Bier Garden tenancy list celebrates the old and new faces Quinn said. “It’s great we can all get together of the promenade, as they embrace the look Marquee. Newcomer West Village NYC will of Melbourne’s dining landscape to ensure and experience the taste of a Munich village and feel of a bustling Munich village. provide buckets of Heineken or Budweiser a mouth-watering culinary experience and here at South Wharf Promenade.” beer (4 bottles per bucket) for $20. “No other precinct in Melbourne off ers one of the most beautiful waterside views Oktoberfest as a precinct-wide festival with of Melbourne. Each venue is joining the German and Aussie beers, as well as a Texas Full festival details at multiple venues and such a wide array of festival, serving food and drinks – with a Smoker will be on off er in the workshop and www.southwharfpromenade.com.au off erings,” South Wharf Promenade centre German twist – throughout the day. on the promenade at Gasolina – as well as or phone 9099 1111 or sign-up to South manager Michael Quinn said. burgers, ribs, brisket, and sausages. Gasolina Th e precincts newest venue Munich Wharf Promenade’s www.facebook.com/ will also showcase a BMW M4 car and a “Th e Oktoberfest Festival is designed Brauhaus will perform a traditional Bavarian southwharfpromenade; twitter.com/ BMW Motorrad bike onsite in the workshop. to appeal to everyone. We are off ering bierhaus keg tapping on the main stage swpromenade and instagram.com/ a wide range of food and drinks and in the Bier Garden Marquee at 2.30pm. Opened in 2012, South Wharf Promenade swpromenade #OktoberfestSWP festival highlights include plenty of free Th e venue off ers a classic Bavarian menu is located on the South Bank of the Yarra to fi nd out more. HIGHLIGHTS MARATHON GREEN WORKSHOP Get your joggers to run, jog, or walk your way Grow your own veggie patch in a very limited through the streets of Melbourne and fi nish space and with little sunshine in the city. on the hallowed turf of the MCG. Multicultural Hub, 506 Elizabeth St Start at River Terrace September 27 to October 18, October 12, from 7am Saturday:10.30am – 12.30pm www.melbournemarathon.com.au 9092 1500; [email protected] 20 CBD NEWS ISSUE 03 Fashion FASHION ON THE STREETS JAN KELLY, 55 LOCATION City Square. WHAT ARE YOU WEARING Pink lace dress, coat and shoes from Kuala Lumpur. WHAT BRINGS YOU TO THE CITY To see some fashion and the ad for my business at MSFW. WHERE ARE YOU FROM Sydney. WHAT DO YOU DO Co-founder of Recaptured Beauty. FAVOURITE CLOTHING ITEM Anything pink, especially cyclamen. Make a statement with a jockey-style cap at the races. WHAT MAKES A GOOD OUTFIT Th e fi t, style and co-ordination. WHAT IS TRENDING What suits and looks good for one’s age. Fashion on the track ORNELLA ASSIE , 20 Spring is in the air and it’s time to get ready for the racing carnival. LOCATION City Square Melbourne has a unique love of racing with a bit of bling or colour – for example, WHAT ARE YOU WEARING fashion, to the point where international colourful and oversized sunglasses were a ASOS – three pieces: dress, vest, coat. tourists wonder why on earth anyone would feature at the David Jones Spring Runway. Vintage boots. have a public holiday to celebrate a race. On the other hand, outrageous fascinators WHAT BRINGS YOU TO THE CITY To some, it’s all about the hats. Others prefer and crazy print dresses probably deserve Free event in the city square for MSFW. to focus on their dresses. more understated jewellery. WHERE ARE YOU FROM Louise McDonald, a celebrated Melbourne Louise’s top tips for a fun day at the races France. milliner, says that there are three key new included wearing shoes that are worn in – it WHAT DO YOU DO millinery styles this season. can make a big diff erence between having fun and hobbling home in agony. Studying English at the moment. Fashion Th ey consist of the jockey cap, turban-like design at RMIT next year. styles and a structured visor shape (that “Don’t suff er for fashion,” she FAVOURITE CLOTHING ITEM has the added bonus of off ering some sun recommended. protection!). A dress, preferably long. But perhaps the most important tip: don’t WHAT MAKES A GOOD OUTFIT Louise works on fashion and costume forget the sunscreen! Originality. headwear designs from her studio in the CBD, and also creates fashion hats to go WHAT IS TRENDING with Hugo Boss women’s wear. Her website Hippy/vintage, personal taste, (www.millinery.com.au) showcases her minimalism. beautiful designs and is abundant with helpful race wear tips. She believes the hat or fascinator should SARAH TRELEAVEN, 23 always be purchased before the dress, but LOCATION concedes that as a milliner she is probably Collins St. biased. WHAT ARE YOU WEARING But … “If you’re buying off the rack (rather Gorman pants. MELKO - Made in Brazil than from a milliner), it is better to buy top. Guess jacket and Brazilian boots. the hat fi rst because there are more dress options to choose from than hats,” she said. WHAT BRINGS YOU TO THE CITY To catch up with a friend and visit some If you do buy a hat in advance, fi gure out the galleries. best way to style it and take a selfi e to refer back to. Th is makes it easier to remember WHERE ARE YOU FROM how you did it on race day! St Kilda. Some key colours we can expect to see this WHAT DO YOU DO season include: navy, tangerine, white, black, Photographer. Add some pizzaz with strong and bright colours. pale blue, salmon, and hues of purple and FAVOURITE CLOTHING ITEM lavender. For a twist consider fl oral, tropical A maxi dress. or animal prints. Laura Timberlake Laura is a fashion and WHAT MAKES A GOOD OUTFIT Dresses have taken a more contemporary lifestyle writer who If you dress to suit your shape you can look, with tailored lines and hems sitting just enjoys hunting down pull anything off . below the knee. the latest trends in WHAT IS TRENDING Accessories are best added last to a racing Melbourne to share Courtney Love Style. outfi t. A demure outfi t can become dazzling them with the world. ISSUE 03 CBD NEWS 21 Health & Wellbeing Laugh your way to being healthy Reel Health Film Festival As a physio, I often think that sport and If you’re looking for a diff erent take on health exercise is synonymous with health, but we without having to dust off the Reeboks, the sometimes forget that the easiest ways of Reel Health International Short Film Festival is improving your wellbeing is to simply laugh! taking place on October 21 and 22 in the city. Monash Health, Victoria’s largest public Meeting on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of each health service, is giving fi lm makers the month in Federation Square, the Laughter opportunity to win a share of $10,000 in prize Club Victoria runs 30-minute sessions where money by exploring the role of health and you do just that – spending time laughing! create discussion around the health industry Th e Laughter Club encourages us to think and individuals in 15-minute fi lms. of laughing as a form of exercise which Film makers have been set fi ve categories resonates when you read the Oxford including “Get Well Soon”, “Th e Journey”, Dictionary’s defi nition of the verb “to “Your Voice”, “Behind the Scenes” and Ankle sprains and strains laugh”: To make the spontaneous sounds “Mental Health”, where each category defi nes and movements of the face and body a diff erent perspective from the patient or previous sprain (even years ago as the body that are instinctive impressions of lively health care professional themselves, the With footy and netball fi nals is unable to regenerate ligaments) or the amusement... broader impact on the community or even a injury is unusual in force or direction. heating up, Fiona has written If you’re wondering what’s on off er, the platform for a more general opinion on the Th e consensus on ankle sprains is Laughter Club tells you not to expect jokes or health care industry. Viva’s blog this month on ankle correct diagnosis – this is the key to best comedy, but a systematic activity approach So for little more than the cost of a Zumba sprains as they seem to be management. Fractures, cartilage injuries that guarantees fun and success to all! And class ($30 full fare, $20 concession), you can and tendinosis commonly co-exist with the best thing is Melburnians can laugh all get on board with our very own international fl avour of the month. a simple rolled ankle so your physio can the way to the end of the year with sessions fi lm festival. Films are showing at both the best recommend if an x-ray, MRI or CT is continuing to December 2014. Kino Cinema in Collins St and the Capitol Amongst the physios at Viva, it is universally useful in addition to standard management. Th eatre in Swanson Street. Federation Square, 11-11.30am, 1st and agreed that the common opinion of sprains Two weeks in a moon boot for a small www.reelhealthfi lm.com 3rd Sunday of each month. See www. being simple can’t be further from the truth. fracture may mean you’re back playing in laughterclubsvic.org for further details. It’s true that in a simple sprain, or your fi rst a timely six weeks rather than it dragging Kathryn Anderson ever sprain, the ligaments are usually the on for a frustrating nine. Read www. Th e principal of Viva vivaphysiotherapy.com/ankle-injury- Physiotherapy, Flinders main injured structure. However, things Lane. Ph: 9663 2043 www. become complicated if you’ve experienced a need-know/ for more info. vivaphysiotherapy.com Pet's Corner Bam-Bam likes to get out BAYSIDE MOBILE By Chloe Strahan get dressed she grabs the leash and waits VET VOUCHER for you. 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When advising owners’ corporations on Finally a way we can talk to each other about Heard, if not experienced, Galeria in Milan with providing open space, nature and these matters, if the off ending involves what we care about and what is going on. and Bon Marché in Paris and now coming to access to light to a densely built urban Melbourne our own sensational shopping environment. a tenant or occupier of the unit, I advise I love living in the CBD, and feel a stronger haven. So why did we fi nish up with a owners’ corporations to issue a breach Open space with access to light needs to sense of community spirit here than when I suburban shopping mall with no wow factor, notice against both the owner and the be an integral part of any city and it cannot used to live in the suburbs. When I leave my no spectacular iconic architecture, just a tenant/occupier. Often, the owner (being be taken for granted. Each of these public house, I always see numerous people I know suburban mall, plonked in our backyard? a landlord) will have little or no idea – residents and business owners. Everything open spaces in Melbourne’s CBD provides that their tenant is causing grief to other is close and the vibrancy of the city is great. Th inking about how we plan our cities, how offi ce workers with access to light and air – a residents within the building. we relate to our cities and how we live in our pleasant change from artifi cially lit and air- But there is much to be concerned about as cities is not new to Melbourne. Many of us conditioned spaces they occupy for most of Most rules available to the owners’ well. have attended excellent lectures by Professor their day. corporation will use wording such as: “A Rob Adams on these subjects. lot owner or occupier must not, or must Your article on overshadowing and council’s Take a walk along our north south laneways apparent support of overshadowing was not cause to permit …” which gives an Th is week the Wheeler Centre presents at lunchtime and you will observe many owners’ corporation the discretion to take very timely. Council needs to understand Architecture in the City: Creating a city with offi ce employees congregating along their that whole areas of the CBD are now enforcement action against either or both meaning, with a panel of leading Melbourne length to receive their daily dose of Vitamin the owner and the tenant/occupier. under serious threat from large building architects. D and renewed energy. development. But the real problem is By issuing a breach notice to both parties, Melbourne University will host - An Th is is an important issue as we will see the Minister for Planning’s powers and and off ering to meet with the parties in a International Conference to explore more high-rise buildings being built willingness to use them, to approve meeting with the grievance committee, it approaches to preservation of urban built in and around Melbourne’s CBD. Th e inappropriate and insensitive large buildings is usually the case that the owner will step heritage, with a focus on Melbourne from consequences of limiting public access to throughout the CBD. in and regularise the matter before the September 29 to October 2. light means that these valuable public spaces meeting, either by taking steps to evict the It was interesting to see in the September are compromised. issue of CBD News, how many areas (e.g. It is not enough to simply save the facade tenant or making suffi cient reparations. of heritage buildings, the integrity of the Once built, there is no simple remedy to re- Guildford Lane) are concerned about Th ere ought to be no place for warning interiors is just as important. introduce daylight back into the city. Much this worrying trend of large buildings and letters or “quiet words” by the building of the debate around access to daylight has overshadowing. I live in the Hardware H & M ruined all sense of the historic GPO manager in enforcing the rules of the centered on urban design issues, investment, Precinct, supposed to be one of Melbourne’s interior when they took over the building. owners’ corporation. Either there and population growth, and these issues are iconic areas. But a 48-storey building on Th e GPO was a wonderful shopping has been a breach or there has not. If of course important. Lonsdale St, which will grossly overshadow experience. It felt good to shop there. So the off ending party can be positively the precinct in winter, when we most need why, when they built the mall, did they However, I believe the real issues are the identifi ed, the owners’ corporation should the sunlight, has just been OK’d by council not think about how people like to shop? public health and well being of occupants always issue a breach notice, otherwise and is odds on to be approved by the Why is there no sensational feeling? And in many of Melbourne’s city buildings. the off ending party might conclude there Planning Minister. why can’t you fi nd the down escalators Th e State Library of Victoria is a generous are no consequences. If we don’t attend to this, Melbourne will end in this dysfunctional layout? What this building – its forecourt is an opportunity Other owners and residents have the up as a dark, windy city from which diners, disappointing, soulless mall has created is a for people from all walks of life to enjoy the right to live in their units and to traverse shoppers and residents will desert in droves. good reason to shop online. simple things we can easily take for granted. the common property without suff ering Now is the time for action and I hope the Donelle Paterson Let’s not forget our desire for warm sunlight acts of nuisance from other owners and CBD News can support residents and Resident 3000 on our bodies, fresh air and just being able to residents. Th ere ought to be no second business owners in the emerging campaign lie on the grass and enjoy blue skies. chances given. Rules should be seen by to protect the iconic areas of Melbourne’s Let there be light Antony Di Mase all residents as no more than minimum CBD from overdevelopment. Architect community standards. Th anks. Th ank you for highlighting the over- True enough, a person issued with a Fiona McLeod shadowing issues on the State Library Applause breach notice does not have to participate forecourt. Th e State Library forecourt is an in or attend a grievance committee important urban space within the Central meeting, however if they breach the rules Well done with CBD News. Reimagine Business District. again, then a fi nal breach notice ought I hope it become a BIG winner for you. So to be issued straight away. For recidivist It is one of only three similar urban places Reimagine. So what happened? Where is the needed. off enders, sometimes the only way to in Melbourne’s CBD. Th e two other public imagination? Th ese are the questions being enforce compliance is to burden them by open spaces include the City Square and the Michael Wilkinson asked by the bewildered “resident 3000” taking their time away to attend meetings Sun Corp forecourt. Unfortunately, access to who watched the gaping hole between Little and tribunal proceedings, and in the Sun Corp forecourt is now off limits and Bourke and Lonsdale, and Swanston and appropriate circumstances, ensuring that this places additional importance on the City Th ank you Elizabeth streets being transformed into Th e fi nancial penalties in the form of VCAT Emporium. Square and the State Library forecourt. Th ank you kindly for the mention in fi nes are imposed against them. We’d read about New York-style boutiques Th ese public open urban spaces provide a September edition “Highlights”. Each week I’ve with their cutting edge architecture welcome reprieve to the urban environment had a couple of ladies call through after work. Tom Bacon combining art and fashion presenting the of glass, steel and asphalt. In New York, is the principal lawyer of Greatly appreciated, Strata Title Lawyers. customer with a shopping experience. the recently-completed Highline Project Caroline Guidi tom@stratatitlelawyers. demonstrates the opportunities that come com.au ISSUE 03 CBD NEWS 23 Food Street Art Time for asparagus Spring has signalled the start of many of my favourite vegetables such as broad beans and artichokes, but you can’t go past the humble asparagus. Widely cultivated for its tender, succulent, White asparagus is another variety available, edible shoots, this highly-respected although more expensive with its limited vegetable with its extreme labour-intensive supply. Unlike green asparagus, white processes, once harvested, is highly asparagus is harvested under earth away perishable and thus best to always purchase from sunlight and is best left unpeeled with from a quality supplier. limited cooking. To prepare white asparagus, simply crack the lower end of the stalk and Local green asparagus is usually available discard the woody end. Rinse and dry, then from the Koo Wee Rup area of Victoria from toss with a little olive oil and quickly grill. early September until the end of March. Look Add to a stir-fry or when very young and for asparagus with long, straight, thick dark fresh, they can be eaten raw; sliced as part of green glossy spears and tightly closed heads. a salad. To prepare green asparagus, break the At the Queen Victoria Market there are bottom one third of the spear and discard several suppliers that off er asparagus. Th e the wooden base. Use a fl at stainless steel B stalls located toward the middle of the vegetable peeler and peel the bottom two market supply quality produce. Stalls 21-25 thirds of the spear to remove the external within the H stall also sell good quality dark green bitter skin. Cook quickly in Th is three-colour stencil can be found in a doorway on Duckboard Place. asparagus, however if you take it from boiling salted water and refresh in cold iced regular shoppers, the most premium grade water; texture should be crispy and crunchy. asparagus include the Garden Organics My three simple favourites are to dress the suppliers and the Victoria Market Organics asparagus with some quality olive oil, lemon suppliers located in the I shed at stalls 56 Turning Japanese! juice, salt fl akes, black pepper and freshly and 71-76. Both sell chemical free, certifi ed shaved parmesan cheese or, to chop and organic vegetables. add asparagus to beaten eggs to make an From the largest to the smallest piece of street art! omelette with gruyere cheese, truffl e oil Teage Ezard and chopped chives. Another great dish for Is the chef-owner of spring is to serve with a soft poached egg, Ezard and Gingerboy. Th is month the focus (no pun intended) She has also been involved in Outsiders, an roasted chopped hazelnuts, chervil, chives, is on Akemi Ito, the artist responsible for exhibition organised by nine artists, who dill and a light vinaigrette dressing made this delicate three-colour stencil that is made art available to those lucky enough to with nut oils. to be found in a doorway on Duckboard be early on the night – a case of “fi rst in, best Place. dressed”! Using Montana 94s – a fast-drying and Th ere are many strings to Akemi’s bow. She low pressure paint – sheets of acetate is a published writer, whose books deal with and lots of sharp blades, Akemi created the creative process and social issues eg. this image, working from the lightest domestic violence. colour (white), then red and pulling it all May 2015 will see the publication of a new together with the black detail. book dealing with her street art, its process Akemi stresses that she does not and body of work to date, I can’t wait to see it! ”Photoshop” and that each image is Akemi also works in the western individually and lovingly hand drawn suburbs with teenagers from non-typical “maintaining a journey rather than a backgrounds, teaching them stencil skills destination-orientated process”. and educating them in street art – its culture Originally from Victoria, Akemi practiced and the philosophy. fi ne art in Adelaide, returning to As for the future with her stencils, she is Melbourne early last year. looking to go bigger and more complex. Her work is infl uenced by Japanese Other lanes where you can catch Akemi’s culture especially Manga. Akemi cites stencils are: Hosier Lane, Higson Lane and Kabuki – Th e Alchemy by David Mack in Tattersalls Lane. particular. February saw her challenge herself to draw, cut and put up a-stencil-a-day. She did it – all 28 of them! Lorraine Ellis An egalitarian approach to art has seen If you are interested Akemi involved in such activities as Free in Melbourne street Art Friday, where the art that was placed art there is more on my Facebook page, in lane ways was free for the taking. StreetsmART Legal Problem? Need Advice? No time? L4 - 379 Collins St Melbourne VIC 3000 PEARCE WEBSTER DUGDALES SOLICITORS T (03) 9614 5122 can see you before work, during your lunch hour or after work to help you with any legal issue. F (03) 9614 2964 Located in the CBD - “Your Lawyers, Your Partners” - www.pearcewebster.com.au 24 CBD NEWS ISSUE 03 Business Malaysians chose Melbourne for business a number of Melbourne CBD development Th e Little Hero building, located at 16 Russell Th e highlight of the tour for many was the Melbourne’s CBD continued sites currently on the market. St, is a fantastic example of implementing cocktail function held in Invest Victoria’s world leading innovative construction large function rooms. Located on level 46 at Elenberg Fraser, the architect of many new to out shine other Australian techniques to overcome the challenges 55 Collins St, the venue provided the perfect ground-breaking developments, such as presented by inner-city development. opportunity to showcase Melbourne at night capital cities when we played Victoria One, Lighthouse and EQ Tower, was with sweeping views of the CBD skyline. on hand to demonstrate the possibilities host last month to 20 of By utilising the unitised building techniques, Th e evening was attended by around 200 available under Melbourne’s current whereby much of the building is constructed of Melbourne’s property professionals Malaysia’s largest and most progressive planning regulations. off site in a factory, the development was providing an opportunity to facilitate further successful property developers. Many delegates, such as SP Setia, are familiar completed in just nine months. Despite bi-lateral trade between the two countries. with developing in Melbourne’s CBD having the tight laneway access, construction Th e positive feedback and success of Th e Real Estate and Housing Developers almost completed their fi rst project, Fulton was completed in approximately half the the business mission demonstrates that Association of Malaysia (REHDA) chose Lane, located on Franklin St. For many time required for traditional construction Melbourne, yet again, is the number one Melbourne for this year’s three-day business others however it was their fi rst time in methods. destination for attracting foreign capital to mission from September 3 to 5. Seeking Melbourne and the visit proved to be a real Keen to understand the technology behind develop our great city. development and investment opportunities eye opener as to the possibilities available. this innovative construction technique, the for its members, REHDA chose Melbourne’s CBD as the place to focus on. However, construction in Melbourne’s REHDA delegates were taken on a tour of the Andrew Clugston CBD does have its challenges. With its factory to view this world-class process fi rst is a partner in the Facilitated by the Victorian Government’s tight laneways, heavy traffi c and business hand. It became clear to all in attendance that business advisory and investment promotion agency, Invest assurance division interruptions, developers need to explore this technology has the ability to revolutionise of Pitcher Partners, Victoria, the delegates were presented with innovative construction methods. construction of tight, inner-city blocks. Melbourne. Councillor Profi le Meet Melbourne's experimental politician By Shane Scanlan Councillor Arron Wood has an amazing CV but it remains to be seen whether “politician” will be added to the list. His current term as a City of Melbourne hosting television and radio programs. He bemoans the demonisation of At the peak of his “fame”, and perhaps councillor is largely an experiment to environmental issues by today’s conservative because of it, he suff ered a serious mental In 2001 he was Young Australian of the Year, determine whether or not he is suited to parties and says he could clearly not work breakdown some years ago and still in 2006 won the United Nations’ Individual political life. with them. encounters anxiety and panic attacks. Award for Outstanding Service to the “I thought I’ll dip my toe in the water with a Environment and in 2007 he won the Prime Even within the relatively moderately He uses daily meditation rather than metro council which is supposedly at a more Minister’s Environmentalist of the Year fl avoured town hall politics Cr Wood prescription drugs to keep on top of his strategic level and see what it’s like. And if award. He’s on numerous boards, works the struggles at times. condition but agrees it is not the best it’s something I like maybe I’ll head down professional speakers circuit and has a page situation to take into an unforgiving political “I’ve got a lot of respect for Robert (Doyle) that path further, otherwise I’ll return to my on Wikipedia. arena. as a meeting chairperson, as an advocate normal life,” he said. Growing up in the country and being for the city and as a mentor for me in terms A recent unexpected loss in the council At the half-way point in the four-year term, courted at a young age by the National Party, of how politics works. He’s also quite a chamber made him question whether he the jury is out. But he gives the impression Cr Wood fi nds himself in 2014 marooned pragmatic Liberal,” Cr Wood said. was cut out for the role. that the experience is not pushing him in a political no-man’s-land because of his “What started out as a winning position in further up the political food chain to Spring environmental focus and deep beliefs. “But, at the end of the day, if you have to the morning was a losing position by the end St or Canberra. put me in a box politically, my politics is probably further to the left, it’s safe to say.” of the day. You live and learn!” he said. For starters, he has an obvious problem with “Probably everyone went home and forgot honesty and straight talking. He’s got way “What I fi nd most diffi cult is a loyalty to a all about it. I spent the whole night analysing too much of it for his own good. person for whom I have a huge amount of respect for but in also fi nding my own voice where it went wrong and why people didn’t And he’s also in trouble because of pesky in the council.” stand up and want to make a stand.” principles that become a burden when he is “I know there are some very good operators supposed to be playing for the “team”. Cr Wood doesn’t describe himself as a left- winger though – more of a business person who can divorce the emotional aspects for Th e laconic, but polished, Cr Wood was with a love of nature. whom ‘politics is politics’ but for me, if I elected on the “Team Doyle” ticket and is move a motion, I’ve got a lot of emotional often obliged to vote accordingly. “Th ere are a lot of small ‘l’ Libs who have investment in it.” a business focus but love the natural “I do fi nd on most things if you put a good environment,” he said. “Th at stuff is diffi cult not to take to heart. argument and argue on its merits then you Maybe I’ll learn that over time. Maybe that’s can get some things across but there are “I’ve got a far more mainstream view of not something I want to learn over time?” those times when things fall on political environmentalism. I think most of the best “I understand that compromise is important lines. And that’s the stuff I struggle most environmental decisions are also good – that’s what a democratic society is all about with,” he said. business decisions and vice versa.” – but there are certain lines in the sand that Cr Wood came into the Doyle camp before “I think it’s a great shame that, for some I’ll draw where my values and what I believe the 2012 almost as a celebrity candidate. As reason, the environment is heavily in are going to cut through pretty strongly.” a youth, he came to national prominence politicised because, back in the day, national for his successes in sustainable waterways parks and having a clean beach, etc, all programs. He still runs the renowned “Kids parties agreed on.” Teaching Kids” program. Another major factor in whether or not Cr Next month's Councillor He had a meteoric rise to stardom winning Wood’s political career starts and fi nishes at Profi le looks at numerous national awards and ended up the City of Melbourne is his health. Cr Richard Foster ISSUE 03 CBD NEWS 25 CBD Local Dr James is ready to serve our city “Th ey say Melbourne is the best city in the James Khong has experienced world and I totally agree.” many things during his 73 years, And, while he loves the growth, he is very concerned that residential amenity does but one of the things he is most not appear to be keeping pace with the enthusiastic about is living in population growth. Melbourne’s CBD. “I’d like to see more open space and public venues for leisure and entertainment,” he said. Dr Khong has lived at the Queen Victoria He said the city needed more pocket parks Centre for the past decade and has just and small gardens. opened a new medical clinic in nearby Lonsdale St. “I envisage a little stage where buskers compete in front of the public and the But don’t be fooled into thinking that he’s performer with the most public applause is too old. Th e medico is lucid, lean and the winner. I’d be happy to donate the fi rst radiates life. prize!” “I practise what I preach,” he said. Th is And he also suggests gym equipment at tram means good nutrition, meditation and stops so commuters can do some chin-ups exercise. while waiting for their tram. And if you think that’s just a bunch of well- Dr Khong has an infectious zest for life meaning words, consider this: James’s mum which, in part, stems from a serious illness Chong Chiew Ying is 100-years-old and 10 years ago which almost killed him. is happily living with 100 per cent of her He says western medicine saved him, but mental facilities in Blackburn. eastern practices sustain him. Dr Khong wants to give. In particular, he While he regularly prescribes drugs to wants the CBD to be a healthy place to live Dr James Khong ... a 'gypsy' who's settled in the CBD. patients, the real prescription, he says, is and says that his is the only after-hours wisdom and advice about how to live a full medical clinic. He says he is always available and meaningful life. on call (see his ad in page 7 in this edition of and boarded at Melbourne Grammar before services to the Australian Ballet and the CBD News). “While I was recovering from my illness, I going on to graduate in medicine from Victorian College of the Arts. had to hang on to something deeper and Monash University in 1967. He is a western trained medical doctor with stronger to survive,” he said. an appreciation of the well being benefi ts of “I think I’ve got a bit of gypsy in my genes,” Since then he has had a full career including more alternative practices such as massage, he said. “I consider myself my lucky to be here. My directing emergency departments at purpose is to now give back what I have yoga and meditation. However, he is very settled in the CBD and Preston/Northcote, the Austin and Epworth learned.” He particularly believes that after hours hospitals and general practice at both Phillip just loves the buzz. facilities are needed for students and visitors Island and South Melbourne. “It’s very lively around here with so many CBD Local to Melbourne. Never one to stay too long on the same students and restaurants. You can see the If you know someone who you think is a CBD Local let Dr Khong came to Melbourne as a boy things, he also has a keen interest in the arts whole city changing in front of your eyes,” us know, news@cbdnews. many years ago from his native Malaysia and has combined this passion with medical Dr Khong said. com.au Where are YOUR new customers? 20,000 copies distributed via Australia Post into every 4ALKTOUSFORHYPER LOCALGEOGRAPHICALLYSPECIÚCTARGETING business and residential mailbox within postcode 3000 8689 7980 or email as well as via cafes, restaurants and bars. 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