Docklands Has a Friend at Court by Shane Scanlan
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New residents arrive Could this be the at NewQuay City of Docklands? Page 3 Page 5 Margaret is on a mission Now is the time Page 4 to buy an offi ce Page 11 Docklands has a friend at court By Shane Scanlan
Docklands has a friend at the top following the appointment on June 21 of Melbourne City Councillor Peter Clarke as chairman of the new Urban Renewal Authority (URA) board.
Th e new authority replaces VicUrban as “Th e Minister (for Planning, Matthew Docklands’ master developer and Cr Clarke Guy) has indicated to me that he wants has been eff ectively charged with the job of deliverables and outcomes and he doesn’t reshaping it into a new entity. want to wait.” Cr Clarke (who has now resigned from the “At this stage he’s saying to me, 'well give council and will cease to be a councillor on me a program and let’s talk about how we’re July 7) chaired the Docklands Co-ordination going to fund it'.” Committee in the previous council from “It’s not about creating property for the sake July 2007 until December 2008 when he of creating property. It’s about creating stepped up to chair the current council’s communities with all the infrastructure planning committee. required to support those communities.” As such, he has locked horns with VicUrban Cr Clarke will potentially struggle to delegate over Docklands issues many times in the tasks to a CEO and senior staff as he likes to past and laughed when Docklands News be involved and “hands on”. suggested that his appointment would make some people nervous. “Th at’s not to say that the board can’t set the agenda, put strict timelines around “Suffi ce to say they have all been very deliverables and hold the staff to account,” complimentary,” he said. he said. “I’ve heard excuses over the years and I’m Another potential diffi culty lies in the not about to sit in the chair and hear them question of planning powers for Docklands. again,” Cr Clarke said. As a councillor with the City of Melbourne, he was arguing for more involvement. Cr Clarke’s appointment has been criticised Eff ectively now on the other side of the as a political appointment due to his strong fence, it will be interesting to see how he Liberal Party connections, but he points to balances this issue. a wide range of experiences in planning, building and architecture. “I don’t see why we haven’t got one integrated capital city planning authority,” As a city councillor, he has expressed he said. frustration with excessive bureaucracy and process. Legislation to enable the new Urban Renewal Authority is not likely to be “I’m all about outcomes rather than process,” implemented before September. Until that he said. “And as far as Docklands is concerned time, VicUrban will remain. I know what most of the issues are.” Cr Clarke indicated that the search for a CEO “I’m not anticipating sitting in this chair and would be an immediate priority. fi nding in the years to come that we didn’t make good progress.” Continued page 2 2 DOCKLANDS NEWS ISSUE 66 Docklands as an Emerald city Suite 108, 198 Harbour Esplanade Docklands was treated to a two-hour PO Box 23008 Docklands 8012 “eco-market” on June 3, courtesy of a group Tel: 8689 7979 Fax: 9602 2929 of fi nal year William Angliss diploma of www.docklandsnews.com.au events management students. Advertising Calling themselves Emerald Events, the Tel: 8689 7979 Fax: 9602 2929 students made all the arrangements and [email protected] conducted the market in the NAB forecourt Reader contributions are welcome. on Harbour Esplanade to coincide with Please send articles and images to World Environment Day. [email protected] A highlight was a fresh food cooking Deadline for the August is July 28. demonstration by Kane Lillywhite and Lee Chan from the TV series My Kitchen Rules. Stallholders included Jerry’s Vegi Burgers, Destination Docklands, Melbourne City Docklands has Sports, ReWine, Personal Jewellery and Art Objects. a friend at court Emerald Events (L to R): Kathryn Hayes, Ruby Williams, Emily Mornane, Stephanie Bacon, Rhiva-li and Meaghan Rice. Continued from Page 1
He will then concentrate on who would be on the new URA board. Democracy anyone?
Cr Clarke indicated that he considered the Sometimes a committee member will agree Th e history of this committee has been current VicUrban Board unbalanced with to hear a report from the offi cer who wrote one of gradual detachment from what it is an over-emphasis on legal skills at the Editorial the report. Th e offi cer summarises what is supposed to be doing. expense of practical planning and already in the written report and a couple property experience. Comment Th e committee now meets less frequently. of questions might be asked by committee Th e agendas have been getting thinner and “Clearly good governance is needed, but Shane Scanlan members – which stretches the meeting a the specifi c information on what is actually we need people with a creative bent in little more beyond the fi ve minutes the entire being done is being watered down. property,” he said. “And we don’t want process would have otherwise taken. people who can just put up commercial But we shouldn’t blame VicUrban and the Th e Docklands Co-ordination Committee is Th e public gets an opportunity to ask council for losing the art of community towers. We want people who are quite looking for ways it can reinvent itself to make questions when the offi cial business has inclusion. It’s our fault, because we have let entrepreneurial about the unique fl avour of it relevant to the community it is supposed been dealt with. But, with no one there, this it happen. It’s our fault for not turning up what they want to achieve.” to serve. rarely happens too. and demanding to be told what is going on. Th e new Urban Renewal Authority is likely People don’t go because they don’t know If we let them get away with telling us to diff er from VicUrban in at least two areas: Th e committee comprises the most about it. And, even if they did go, it is a fairly nothing about what is happening behind More emphasis on housing diversity and senior City of Melbourne and VicUrban pointless exercise (unless you are a local closed doors, then they will tell us nothing. aff ordability; and, while still concerned with representatives and publicly meets every newspaper reporter and this is the only time sustainability, it will be less interested in three months. Docklanders should be attuned to this that you get to question these people). pushing the boundaries. current trend and should be very vigilant. Th e community is welcome but rarely Signifi cant amounts of staff salaries are With the so-called “D2” consultation that He said the future emphasis in Docklands attends and the participants have been consumed by the exercise and everyone looks like taking two years before generating would be about integrating it with E-Gate in recently questioning the value of the forum. an outcome, we have a right to be suspicious. the north and the future Fisherman’s Bend wishes they were somewhere else doing In theory, it should be a place where the urban redevelopment in the south-west. something useful. Our political masters have made an industry City and VicUrban publicly discuss out of consulting, meeting and reporting. And Th e committee members go through the “And I’m not sure we’ve got the uses Docklands’ future to give the community a when that’s done, rather than get their hands motions, not because they want to, but right yet. Docklands needs educational dirty and produce an outcome, they prefer to window into the thinking behind their joint because they have to. institutions and a broader arts community,” decision-making. consult, meet and report all over again. he said. Th e structure and process was legislated as But in practice, the committee has never If the powers-that-be change the rules of He said the local economy needed a sound part of the 2007 agreement between the City debated or even discussed policy issues. local engagement, we must insist on a model retail strategy and opportunities needed to of Melbourne and the State Government to that allows us real involvement and extracts Committee members politely and always be leveraged from Docklands’ media and share responsibility for Docklands. the maximum amount of accountability from unanimously accept reports prepared by sporting strengths. At the Docklands Co-ordination Committee our “democratic” institutions. council and VicUrban offi cers. on June 23, the City of Melbourne’s CEO Council and VicUrban staff typically comprise Kathy Alexander said discussions were close to 100 per cent of the audience. taking place to try to fi nd a better model.
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Owner’s corporations at the Nolan and Conder towers in NewQuay have failed in a poll to ban serviced apartments from their buildings.
Th e OCs failed to attract enough “yes” votes David Allt-Graham outlines the progress at NewQuay. A giant beach-ball is blown between Th e Quays and H1 where it becomes a pedestrian entrance and wind-break. to a support a motion to ban stays of less than a month. And at Watergate in Batman’s Hill, the City of Melbourne has granted more time to serviced apartment owners it has challenged to show cause why they should New residents arrive not have their apartments upgraded to hotel standards. In what would appear to be a celebration of Mr Allt-Graham revealed some striking Docklands is getting a shot in pure whimsy, MAB is jamming a giant beach- stained-glass potential designs for the roof of A council spokesperson said the deadline for ball in the entrance to an arcade between the pedestrian arcade through the centre of responses had now been extended to July 25. the arm this month with the Harbour One and Th e Quays apartment Th e Quays, which he described as a “unique Nolan owners’ corporation chairperson developments. But the fi ve-metre sculpture arrival of new residents at space”. He also showed images of a breath- Michele Anderson was coy on actual specifi c is also practical and will act as a windbreak to NewQuay West. taking “grotto-esque” swimming pool within numbers from the poll. shelter a glamorous pedestrian arcade. another arcade. She said her committee authorised the Mr Allt-Graham praised architects McBride Th e fi rst of MAB Corporation’s luxury He also pointed out MAB was not adding “a following statement: “Insuffi cient valid Charles Ryan (MCR) for adding “personality” waterfront townhouses are being occupied huge amount” of extra retail to the precinct, votes were received to achieve the required to the street-level design and praised the in July and, at the other end of the precinct, but that “retail backfi ll” would be possible in 50 per cent in favour or 25 per cent against, beach-ball idea as a “gem of a sculpture”. the rest of Th e Quays apartments are due to the future. meaning that the proposed rule change does go on sale. In its explanation of the concept, the not go ahead. 35 per cent of owners did not MAB plans to join Palmyra Way through to architects said: “Th e image of the ‘beach- vote and a number of the votes received Speaking at the June 17 Docklands News Aquatania Way to allow alternative access Networking Lunch, project director David Allt- ball’ was propelled by the thought that were invalid.” from the Conder. Graham said new residents would this month wind blowing towards the water will carry At Conder, the fi gures are understood to be move into the Marina residences, Quay Park objects with it – such as a beachball. Here Mr Allt-Graham said MAB intended to 17.4 per cent of lot liability in the affi rmative, townhouses and Mariner apartments. this functions as a cork to block the path of centralise and consolidate its approach with the no vote attracting 15.8 per cent. Th e the wind and houses a revolving door that is to serviced apartments in NewQuay with Th e focus of the purely-residential western end other two thirds either did not vote or cast sized to accommodate a wheelchair bound of NewQuay is much-needed parkland. Mr purpose-built stock. He said the entire informal votes. person and their carer.” Allt-Graham said MAB had spent $20 million podium of Th e Quays would be 100 serviced Conder owners’ corporation chairperson on infrastructure in NewQuay West and the Mr Allt-Graham said a new street, apartments and a further 30 apartments Walter Stragan declined to say whether the parkland would be owned and maintained in Marmion Place, would be diff erent from would be housed in the adjacent H1 OC would take the matter further. the future by the City of Melbourne. other Docklands streets in that it would be a development. cul-de-sac. At the eastern end of NewQuay, Mr Allt- He said MAB’s Grand Mecure operation Graham unveiled some surprisingly “It will be a nice place to linger and enjoy,” would be moved from its current location in innovative and refreshing architecture. he said. St Mangos Lane to Th e Quays. 4 DOCKLANDS NEWS ISSUE 66 Traders press Margaret is on a mission on with claim
Docklands Rotary Club Despite missing a deadline member Margaret Hamilton’s to lodge their claim, 23 most recent charity visit to disaff ected NewQuay traders Fiji looked like being her last say they are proceeding with due to excessive government their VCAT case against bureaucracy and import duties. MAB Corporation.
But out of adversity has come a wonderful On June 27 lawyer Frank Guastalegname new opportunity which looks like breathing said he had only just been engaged by the new life into the club’s ongoing project to group, but he intended to seek permission provide donations to needy Fijians. to lodge their claim. Mrs Hamilton and her husband Bill have Th e traders had been given until June organised several container loads of second- 1 to present their claim against MAB. hand goods over recent years and, in the Th e traders allege that MAB is charging past, these have always been accepted by the excessive precinct management fees and Fijian authorities free of import duties. has not been transparent with them about where the money has been spent. So the couple were surprised in May when authorities demanded AU$1400 in customs MAB denies this and says it welcomes duties to land their latest 40-foot container the Victorian Civil and Administrative of donated items including electrical goods, Tribunal action as an opportunity to clear computers, books, clothing and material the air. for curtains. Mr Guastalegname said he attended a “We spent seven working days going from meeting of 22 traders and they had agreed department to department talking with “It’s just amazing how this opportunity has to formally make the off er of assistance. to pool their resources to fund the action. come out of extreme adversity.” people trying to get something done about She acknowledged the 60 tonnes of donated Subsequently, another had joined the it,” Margaret said. “It looked like being the Dr Luveni has now asked Mrs Hamilton for items that Margaret and the Rotary Club of action, he said. end of the project because it had already cost three containers a year so all of a sudden, Docklands has been donated and distributed the club so much money to ship the goods.” Mr Guastalegname said he would need the project will not cost the club any of primarily to schools and hospitals in the more time to get across the detail of the In desperation, the Hamiltons went to the its limited cash reserves and has been Nadarivatu region of Fiji. claim before speaking in any detail. local press and tried to enlist the support of accelerated to a new level of activity. “We are indebted to your love of Fiji,” Dr the Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama. However, he said it was obvious that Margaret is now spending a lot more time at Luveni wrote. “Th e time, resources and eff ort traders who owned their premises would “And then I met the most wonderful woman, Rotary’s Donations in Kind (DIK) warehouse that you are contributing to the various have a diff erent claim to traders who the Minister for Social Welfare, Women and in West Footscray where a staggering amount projects here are greatly appreciated.” rented their premises. Poverty Alleviation,” Margaret said. of new and second-hand goods materials Mrs Hamilton is interested in donations of are assembled by volunteers for shipment to Mr Guastalegname said he hoped to be able “Dr Jiko Luveni has off ered to pay for the sewing machines and sewing aids, curtain to present material to a directions hearing needy projects all around the world. freight of future containers. And even better, and dress fabric, sewing patterns of all types which had been set down for July 13. she will take care of the distribution at the Th e Hamiltons have a grandson whose father and sizes, clothing and shoes, children’s On April 13, VCAT granted 20 traders Fiji end so we can rest assured that all the is an indigenous Fijian and have previously books, stationery, large TVs, DVD and video permission to proceed to the next stage donations get to the people in most need.” concentrated their eff orts supplying village players, (plus children’s discs and tapes), in their case against Metro Real Estate Margaret said she was almost at her wit’s end schools in the Fijian highlands. But now garden tools, bed linen and table cloths, Services. It set the June 1 deadline and before meeting Dr Luveni. the project can extend its reach to the entire sporting equipment and board games. gave MAB until July 6 to respond in nation. “Bill and I were completely over it. We were Mrs Hamilton can be contacted on 0433 155 anticipation of a directions hearing on ready to pack it all in,” she said. Dr Luveni wrote to Mrs Hamilton on May 19 233 or email [email protected]. July 13.
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Former Local Government Board chair Leonie Hemingway thinks Docklands should form its own municipality.
Th e woman who oversaw Victoria’s mass council amalgamations during the Kennett era in the 1990s said she always believed the precinct should have its own local council. “Having its own municipality was its one big shot at defi ning itself – giving it a soul and a heart,” she said. “You might have had to start small and would need government support to help you along. But you’d create something that people owned and were proud of instead of just using it for every hot thing that comes along.” “Th e wheel is a perfect example. Th at’s not something that forms community. Th ey would have been better with a library,” she said. But former mayor of Essendon and current president of the Docklands Community Association, Roger Gardner, disagrees. “Whilst understanding Leonie’s concerns for “But the Government is so used to the Th ey only thought of taking money out. and interest in providing services and the area, Docklands current population of corporates paying for everything that they And communities aren’t formed by pulling infrastructure, including planning. Th e some 7000 residents and 20,000 workers is don’t want to put their hand in their pocket. money out.” council is currently frustrated at having Th ey took the attitude that they could have insuffi cient power to act and the sooner it is hardly suffi cient to justify a separate council, “And I’m not critical of the City of it all for nothing. And that is possible, but it able to, the better.” not even with the projected doubling within Melbourne. I don’t think it’s been fair to doesn’t produce a great city.” 10 years and even with the high commercial them. I think they’ve been bled.” content,” Mr Gardner said. “Why aren’t they demanding that the developers put a kindergarten in the bottom “Th is is the very time to give hope. Th ere is Ms Hemingway (who used her married name, hope for it to be its own municipality,” Ms Leonie Burke, when she was chairman of the of their next building? And if they don’t want Hemingway said. Local Government Board) said in the early to do it, don’t give them the land.” days it was widely assumed that Docklands “In the CBD, kids have got a park to play in. Mr Gardner said Docklands was clearly over- would be its own municipality. In Docklands there’s a park but it hasn’t got governed and the solution was for the State Government to withdraw. “If they’d started a little council it would a playground, it’s got a cow in it! I fi nd it so have been very viable because of the rates frustrating. Put the cow in by all means, but “VicUrban continues to dominate with paid by the businesses there. In time, the give them a playground.” emphasis still placed on commercial community would have started demanding “I think it’s a great place with enormous development with little town planning or kindergartens and libraries and other potential. But I think people now have to say provision of infrastructure apart from public community facilities.” ‘enough’. We don’t want this anymore.” transport,” he said. “Th ey put up a wheel when they don’t have “Docklands’ problem is that it has no “Regrettably the horse has already bolted a kindergarten? It’s appalling. Th ey give a political clout and it’s been used as a fun with nearly every square inch of land sold football ground instead of a school? Where park for the Government. We’ve got the ice off . Meanwhile, we continue to ghtfi a do they expect the children to go to school?” rink, the wheel, the studios, the footy ground rearguard action for things like a permanent – it’s all fun park stuff .” community centre, library, sports centre, “Docklands was a stimulus package in the public parks and now a school.” fi rst place. It was a stimulus package to get “Th ey didn’t put the facilities in at the start things going because the state was broke. because they looked on it as a money raiser. “VicUrban has done its development job Leonie Hemingway. She wants a council for Docklands. And that’s fi ne.” Th ey never thought of putting money in. and the council has far more resources FURNISHED & UNFURNISHED RESIDENCES REQUIRED! Rental range $500 -3,000 per week*
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*Subject to rental appraisal 6 DOCKLANDS NEWS ISSUE 66 Second blessing Community for art gallery takes control Th e Dalai Lama has a thing of garden going on with South Wharf’s Red Desert Dreamings Gallery of Urban Reforestation has aboriginal art. facilitated a “growing committee” and is passing Th e Tibetan spiritual leader fi rst discovered responsibility for its Victoria the gallery on the Hilton’s level 4 when he was in town for the Parliament of World Harbour garden to the Religions Conference in late 2009. Docklands community. And when he came back to Melbourne last month he insisted on using the gallery for his According to spokesperson Gabriela Ramos, various media interviews on June 9. the committee comprises enthusiastic Docklanders, an RMIT Centre for Design “He apparently felt some connection with member and representatives from the the space, which is a wonderful blessing for Melbourne City School and Gowrie Victoria. us,” said gallery owner Kevin Winward. Urban Reforestation’s garden at Water Plaza “As His Holiness walked into the gallery is on the move to a temporary site at the to meet Karl Stefanovic of the Channel northern end of Merchant St. A permanent 9’s Today program, he gently brushed his site has been allocated and implementation hand over several painted canvases resting planning is underway. on a table – quite a special and emotive “For the last couple of years we’ve seen the gesture that in our minds was a sign of the garden thrive and the Docklands community link between cultures and sharing of many come together in the space,” she said. beliefs,” Mr Winward said. “Th e ultimate goal of the committee is to “A second interview with Dave Hughes of cultivate a sustainable community. People Channel 10’s 7 PM Report followed. His are up for the challenge of taking actions that Holiness enjoyed the interview so much, he will benefi t them in the short term and will requested that it be included on his website.” also make a diff erence for our future.” “Laughter and joy were a major component If you are interested to join the committee of both interviews, and a little of the deep and garden activities contact the group’s wisdom that His Holiness imparted found its community engagement manager Corinne way into the brief footage that went to air.” Th e Dalai Lama meets Karl Stefanovic at Red Desert Dreamings Gallery on June 9. Photo courtesy Pia Johnson. via [email protected]. ISSUE 66 DOCKLANDS NEWS 7 Postcard from The South Wharf show starts Docklands Docklands’ delights will be shared with Th e fi rst spark in the new lives the rest of Australia on July 17 when it will of South Wharf’s historic wharf feature on Channel 9’s Postcards show. sheds was ignited last month Th e special episode is an initiative of Destination Docklands. Its executive offi cer with the opening of Showtime Michelle Kemp explained that the show had Events Centre in Shed 11. a dual purpose. “Th e main reason we are doing it is obviously In a glamorous “trade” night opening to attract extra visitors to Docklands,” she on June 20, manager Eamon Walmsley said. “But the other reason is to show demonstrated the multi-faceted nature of viewers how easy it is to get to Docklands.” the venue with a fashion parade, wedding Th ere will also be an opportunity to win display, corporate event display and the a prize. Th e show will follow a theme of very popular burlesque dancer “Strawberry diff erent ways to arrive in Docklands – by Siren” (pictured right). boat, by tram, by bicycle, by car and on foot. Mr Walmsley spoke of his expectation that Attractions to be featured include: Harbour South Wharf would become Melbourne’s Town, the Icehouse, Blacklight Mini Golf, prime location for wining and dining. NewQuay and Central Pier. Th e fl exible venue space is one of fi ve inter- related businesses which are among 23 food and beverage tenants of Plenary Group. Open House Th e row of historic sheds are a signifi cant Docklands buildings will be open for a fourth lure to bring shoppers to the South Wharf time this year as the free Melbourne Open DFO complex. House returns on July 30 and 31. A Plenary Group spokesperson was reluctant Th e program is the largest yet with 75 sites to reveal the extent of the tenancies but said open, however the number of participating he expected all venues to be operational in Docklands buildings is down on last year. time for the spring carnival. Th is year visitors will be able to see the ANZ Wharf shed tenants had been left in limbo Centre, Central Pier, Etihad Stadium, Goods for more than a year – caught up in a Shed North, Mission to Seafarers and Th e dispute which was fi nally resolved when Harbour Family and Children’s Centre. over-extended previous part-owner Austexx sold its interests in the wider South Wharf Melbourne Open House is an initiative of the development to Colonial First State. Committee for Melbourne.
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the daily-commuting-corporates aside, they are in trouble because the visitors have Editorial stopped coming. Comment And why have they stopped coming? Largely because of high-level policy decisions Shane Scanlan which are designed to discourage the use of private cars. Again, this is fi ne as a parenting principle but don’t blame a small child for getting sick if you stop feeding her. Cohen Andrew, Jay Foster, Isobella Collett and Julia Payne make Docklanders an off er they can’t refuse. Docklands is going to the ball Th e foster-parent City of Melbourne and will live happily ever after. decision-makers need to appreciate and Like Cinderella, her beauty accept that Cinderella Docklands needs help Bright sparks warm us up to get to the ball with her step-sisters. will be appreciated, revered Docklands currently relies on a tourism- and pursued. based local economy. With more than 600 Docklands workers couldn’t resist the rural charm of these businesses in our DocklandsDirectory. 12-year-olds from the bush who visited on June 17 to sell oranges. Her natural parent, VicUrban has largely com.au database, that’s about one business given up this special-needs child into the for every 10 residents. Th ese kids and eight other class-mates from the primary industry that sustains much of Nangiloc-Colignan sold more than 500 bags the Mildura area’s livelihood. care of foster parent, the City of Melbourne. Extra residents are coming. Have a look of oranges in two and half hours. Th e council did not breed this extraordinary at our story on NewQuay on page 3 for Inspired by what they had learned as a child and harbours some resentment evidence that help is at hand. And it was Prior to their Docklands visit, they had raised result of the partnership, the students were towards her. reassuring to hear MAB NewQuay project $3000 to encourage other schools to apply determined to establish a state-wide orange director David Allt-Graham say at our recent for a share of this year’s $5-million NAB drive in an eff ort to boost local citrus sales It superfi cially tolerates her special needs, networking lunch that MAB was going easy Schools First Awards funding. and do their bit to sustain the industry. but wants her to grow up quickly and on retail in the new developments. integrate with the rest of the family – North Last year their school won a $50,000 local NAB Schools First is a partnership between Melbourne, Flemington, Kensington, E-Gate will provide a critical mass, but this impact award for its partnership with the NAB, the Foundation for Young Carlton, East Melbourne, South Yarra, future bonanza won’t help the struggle of the Murray Valley Citrus Board. Australians and Australian Council for here-and-now. Educational Research. Southbank and (especially) the CBD. Th e school’s community partnership is aimed As a parent, the City of Melbourne feels it For the medium-term future, Docklands’ at improving local children’s appreciation of is wrong to lavish favours on only one of economic health is tied to tourism numbers. its children. And this argument is fi ne if If the foster-parent is sympathetic it will Docklands was able to mix it up with the redouble its Docklands-specifi c marketing other kids in the backyard. eff orts to help get Cinderella to the ball. School holiday activities But right now, it needs assistance. After that, she will be able to play with the By Courtney West other kids. It needs help in three specifi c areas: If you’re looking for the perfect place for a Icehouse becomes illuminated in what is whole family outing these school holidays, called “Skate ‘n’ Glow” evening sessions. Community infrastructure; then look no further than Waterfront City. Tickets for children aged three to fi ve cost $8, six to 14-year-olds cost $14.50 and Marketing to attract tourists; and With the Medibank Icehouse off ering concessions cost $17. Skate hire costs $4. Wayfi nding to guide the visitors to a free demonstrations from professional skaters, theme parks open for children and An animal farm will be operating from July 4 positive experience. blockbuster ice hockey matches on at the to 15. It will be free of charge and is perfect Th e community infrastructure issues are well Icehouse, Waterfront City has really opened for kids of all ages. understood. But the plight of hospitality- up to the public and invited them in. Th e Wonderland Fun Park is open from based small businesses is less appreciated. Th e Icehouse is open from 9am every day 11am and has rides such as the dodgem cars Without dwelling on it, let’s all agree that and is off ering free daily demonstrations and bungee-jumping trampolines. Th e park’s Docklands businesses which rely on visitors from some of Australia’s top fi gure skaters “Circus Spectacular” will be conducted three are in trouble. Th e businesses which feed and speed skaters. As night falls, the times a day.
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Ample & easy parking available | Nestled between Collins & Bourke Street 10 DOCKLANDS NEWS ISSUE 66 It’s ‘Groundhog Day’ on the esplanade Docklanders
Th e excavators and gigantic support mechanised jack hammers were back in Harbour deals Esplanade last month as much of the pavement works were Only a month after being redone, having been rejected as launched, Docklanders are sub-standard by VicUrban and enthusiastically embracing the City of Melbourne. their very own deals card, Docklander Deals. Th e eastern-side pavement resembled a patch-work quilt as the contractor attempted to fi x areas which became small Destination Docklands executive offi cer lakes after rain and raise the height of Michelle Kemp said more than 1000 services pits to prevent them behaving as docklanders had already signed up for the card. storm water drains. Water and CitiPower. Th ese works need to line markings, to ensure the separation is “We are aiming for 5000 in the fi rst year, Outside the Customs House, the bluestone be completed prior to the installation of the clear, will be installed in early July. remaining trees, which are expected to be so we are very pleased with the uptake to crossovers had to be relocated as they had “As part of the redevelopment, cyclists are installed by the end of August.” date,” she said. been positioned to direct drivers exiting being provided with a dedicated lane next garages into oncoming traffi c. VicUrban insists that the various Harbour to the north bound carriageway, while the And the story is even better on the other side of the operation, with 45 businesses Trees are yet to be installed in front of Esplanade rectifi cation works are minor and separate pedestrian footpath will remain in joining the scheme and off ering deals the LifeLab building because of concerns that stage one of the redevelopment has, for its existing place, closest to the water’s edge.” to cardholders. raised “after the event” by water and all intents and purposes, been completed. Mr Wilson told the Docklands Co-ordination electrical utilities about their proximity to Mr Wilson acknowledges that the installation Committee on June 23 that it would be Ms Kemp said Destination Docklands was underground services. of the fourth row of Norfolk Island pines several months before VicUrban and the already almost half way to its target of 100 City of Melbourne would have anything business members in the fi rst year. Th is is despite planting pits being installed, on the western side of the road has several meaningful to present to the public on future irrigation being connected to them and the weeks to go. But he said this aspect was “If your favourite business isn’t on board stages of Harbour Esplanade. surrounding pavement completed. Before actually brought forward from stage two yet, then encourage them to subscribe,” the current works started, a row of mature because the project was so far ahead of He said VicUrban and the council were she said. “And suggest to them that, gum trees were removed from this site. schedule and came in under budget. working on a master plan and a supporting if they don’t, you might fi nd another business case to deliver the plan. favourite business!” VicUrban’s Docklands general manager Mr Wilson said the separate cyclist and Simon Wilson said: “Works to the aff ected pedestrian footpaths on the harbour side of All fi rst-stage works are expected to be To apply for a card or to join as a business, (LifeLab) area are taking place with City West the esplanade will be completed. Signs and complete by August. go to www.docklanderdeals.com.au
THE HARBOUR FAMILY AND CHILDREN’S CENTRE OPEN HOUSE 2011
Melbourne Open House 2011 is an annual event when the city opens its buildings for the public to explore.
75 buildings around the CBD will open their doors on 30th and 31st July and The Harbour Family and Children’s Centre is again pleased to be involved in this event.
We invite families and residents in Docklands to experience our unique building, carefully planned from a child’s perspective incorporating environmentally sustainable design elements.
The centre offers children unique and exciting learning spaces with large light ¿OOHGURRPVD³living” rooftop garden and outdoor play spaces on the 1stÀRRU above Safeway supermarket. The playground includes a sandpit, vegetable garden, climbing and digging areas surrounded by plants and trees.
Come along and visit us Sunday 31st July Tours times 10.30, 11.30, 1.00 and 2.00 pm experience this unique ecologically sustainable design for yourself – a model for future Children’s Centres. www.gowrievictoria.org.au ISSUE 66 DOCKLANDS NEWS 11 ‘Criminal’ fans light up Now is the time to buy Docklands By Chan Khai Ling an offi ce in Docklands Th e Australia-Serbia friendly According to industry experts, now is the time to be buying commercial real estate in Docklands. soccer match at Docklands’ Etihad Stadium on June 7 was Melbourne is the darling of the national increases for the next few years. Harbour’s vibrant commercial off ering commercial real estate market and Docklands by attracting small to medium business Ms Lee said that, while now was a good time a rousing aff air both on and is the stand-out performer in Melbourne. enterprises,” Mr Horton said. to buy, there would be a corresponding time off the pitch. Earlier this year the Property Council of to sell when supply overtook demand in the Th e Victorian executive director of the Australia identifi ed Docklands as having the second half of the decade. Property Council, Jennifer Cunich said: Some 15 fl ares were set off both inside and lowest vacancy rate in Melbourne with only “Th e manner in which the Docklands and Most of current development in Docklands outside the stadium by members of the 2.1 per cent available for rental. adjacent Spencer precinct continues to is residential or large-scale commercial. 28,000 strong crowd as the teams played to a hold strong shows the master planned Last month BIS Shrapnel senior project In the smaller strata-offi ce area, the only hard-fought 0-0 draw. community is developing nicely half way manager Maria Lee told Docklands News her opportunity on the horizon is the Lifestyle into its 25 year plan.” One particular fl are that landed near Socceroos organisation saw a “very positive” short-term Working complex at 838 Collins St. goalkeeper Adam Federici halted the game for outlook for Docklands. “Th e Docklands precinct demonstrates a few minutes before play resumed. Stable group developer Ed Horton said: that good planning and vision can result She said supply had been briefl y halted by “Melbourne is seeing a distinct shift in in developing successful master-planned Th ere was early indication of trouble brewing the global fi nancial crisis which meant that commercial development towards the communities with a mix of residential, retail as boisterous fans started setting off fl ares in the 2011 calendar year less than 40,000 Docklands and in particular, the Victoria and commercial space.” and smashing bottles along busy Bourke St square metres would be coming on stream in Harbour precinct which is now regarded as a even before the match began. the CBD and Docklands. legitimate extension of the CBD.” “With 10 years to go until the Docklands vision is complete, this new wave of “Th is is virtually nothing,” Ms Lee said. As the night wore on, four people were “Th e level of pre-commitment in recent campus style developments with a focus on served with penalty notices for igniting She said that, as most new stock was pre- times has seen projects get underway, sustainability shows the Docklands’ vision is the fl ares, seven evicted from the stadium committed, a vacancy rate of less than 4 per however there is not a lot of surplus space becoming a reality.” for poor behaviour, one arrested for cent was predicted until at least June 2013. available to accommodate the increasing Some 105,344 square metres of offi ce drunkenness and another was placed in demand in the market.” custody for re-entry after eviction. She said net eff ective rentals were expected accommodation was taken up in Docklands to increase 14 per cent this year and “Th e Lifestyle Working Collins Street project last year, mostly in large fl oor-plate Victorian police were unamused by the continue in double digits percentage will contribute to the diversity of Victoria developments. rowdy behaviour, with Inspector Mick Beattie calling the incidents “trashy culture” and saying the off enders had “no sense of social responsibility”. “Th is sort of behaviour is criminal and Exercise is just a walk in the park endangers the safety of the supporters. It’s extremely good luck that no one was hurt,” Mr Beattie said. By Chan Khai Ling Mr Beattie indicated the off enders were practised at evading arrest as they changed Medibank Community Fund their clothes and had bandanas and balaclavas launched a Medibank Walking over their faces to avoid being identifi ed. Day in Docklands on June 9 to Flares were not the only things that police had to contend with, as laser pointers and celebrate its partnership with posters declaring support for an accused Heart Foundation Walking. Serbian mass murderer also appeared during the match. About 50 Medibank employees and When asked how the off enders had managed members of walking groups from the to smuggle the fl ares and posters into the National Heart Foundation took a 30-minute stadium, Mr Beattie said the fl ares could stroll from the Medibank head offi ce on easily be concealed under clothing and Collins St down to the Icehouse. nothing short of pat-down searching would Weather conditions were perfect for the make them easier to fi nd. leisurely walk – the sunny, cool morning a fi rst of its kind for Medibank and was aimed “Th e whole idea is to get people out and “It’s a diffi cult call to make. Th e question welcome change from the wet and freezing at encouraging people to exercise more. be more active. We’re trying to promote a is – is the Australian sporting public ready to weather that had plagued Melbourne earlier healthy lifestyle,” she said. “It’s really hard to get people away from their accept physical contact in the searches?” Mr in that week. desks. Walking is the easiest way to engage in While there are currently no registered Heart Beattie said. Australian Olympic and Commonwealth regular physical activity, plus it’s cheap and Foundation Walking groups in Docklands, He said Victoria Police was working closely Games medallists for walking, Jared and easy and people of all levels of fi tness can Ms Jones hopes to be able to establish with the Football Federation of Australia and Claire Tallent, led the badge-wearing, join in,” she said. walking groups here in the future. various other interest groups on the subject pinwheel-toting group down Collins St, then Shauna Jones, national manager of Active “It’s about getting people in their community of crowd management, but admitted it was a along Harbour Esplanade and NewQuay Living for the National Heart Foundation to get out and walk together, getting to know work in progress. before ending the jaunt within the Icehouse. said the national recommendation for their neighbourhood. It’s a great form of “We don’t have answers at this stage,” Rita Marigliani, head of the Medibank physical activity was 30 minutes of exercise social support, and all you need is a pair of he said. Community Fund, said the event was the at least fi ve days a week. shoes – and a coat!” she said.
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New business connections were made and footy fi nals fever by then, this lunch will be plenty of old networks were strengthened one you won’t want to miss. during the three-hour lunch on June 17. To secure your place, email lunch@ Karen Woo and Mark Scholem. Phil Hill and Jackie Gorgioski. NewQuay project director David Allt- docklandsnews.com.au or call our offi ce on Graham gave a detailed account of current 8689 7979. As usual, the cost is $60 per head. projects at both ends of the precinct. Th e menu is: With residents moving into waterfront homes at NewQuay West this month and the On arrival – Antipasto platters. second Quays tower due to come on stream Main – Select any main course from Etihad’s for sales, NewQuay is driving badly-needed business lunch menu. residential population growth to Docklands. Dessert – Chef’s selection of miniature We report on page 3 of this edition a more desserts. detailed account of Mr Allt-Graham’s presentation. Beverages – Rothbury Estate Sparkling Cuvée; Rothbury Estate Semillon Sauvignon Th e next networking lunch will be held on Blanc; Rothbury Estate Cabernet Shiraz; Friday, September 16 at Etihad Stadium’s Carlton Draught and Cascade Premium Medallion Club Lounge. Light; Assorted soft drinks, sparkling mineral Karen Colombo and Angela Muzzin. Ulysses Ganas and Bernadette Falckh. Given that Melbourne will be in the grip of water and orange juice. victoria harbour pharmacy+news We have a huge range of Products & Services, including: PBS Prescriptions Newspapers & Magazines Cosmetics & Perfumes Vitamin Supplements Giftware Skin & Hair Care Same Day Dry Cleaning OTC Medications Digital Photo Processing Greeting Cards Tattslotto Post Supplies LOCATED OPPOSITE TO SAFEWAY 66 Merchant St, Docklands Open Monday To Saturday Ph: 03 9629 9922 Fax: 03 9629 9933 8am - 8pm Mon to Fri Email: [email protected] 9am - 1pm Saturday ISSUE 66 DOCKLANDS NEWS 13 Metlink to deliver our tourism info Docklands is not getting its own face-to-face visitor services booth, with the City of Melbourne opting instead to use existing “customer service” provided by Metlink and Skybus at Southern Cross Station.
Th e council investigated a number of transport links between Docklands and the options, including a stand-alone visitor CBD are located within the western gateway.” service at the station, similar to the popular Ms Ford said council-sponsored tourism booth in the Bourke St Mall. information activities were clearly In a report to councillors, Tourism benefi ting Docklands. Melbourne manager Jenny Ford said: “Whilst “Th e 2010 Melbourne City Tourist Shuttle a stand-alone visitor service would enhance (MCTS) research shows 25 per cent of the visitor experience, customer service is surveyed passengers were infl uenced by our currently provided at Southern Cross Station service to visit Harbour Town,” she said. by Metlink and Skybus.” “Similarly, a comparison of the 2008 and “Optimising these existing services via 2009 visitor surveys commissioned by the strategic partnerships is recommended.” branch shows an increase in the proportion “Metlink and SkyBus already provide visitor- and number of visitors services users who related, face-to-face services at Southern had visited or planned to visit Docklands – Cross Station. It makes sense, therefore, that from 21 per cent (437,000 visitors) of all users rather than moving to establish a stand-alone surveyed in 2008 to 30 per cent (589,000) in DODO encouraged operation, instead the City of Melbourne 2009.” fi rst explore options for working with these Th e report to council also said: companies and SCS management to deliver the next iteration of face-to-face visitor information Awareness of Docklands and MECC was service within the station precinct.” high compared to South Wharf and North by Hastings decision Wharf; Ms Ford said the council was interested in locating visitor information services at major Th ere were fairly low levels of visitation or Defend Our Docklands Or … (DODO) convenor Michael Lindell visitor traffi c “nodes” like Federation Square planned visitation to nearby areas around believes that the State Government’s decision to fast-track the Port and the Bourke St Mall, rather than at “end Southern Cross Station; and points” like Carlton or Docklands. of Hastings is good for Docklands. Some 45 per cent said they would be “Our research also demonstrates the benefi ts interested in visiting Docklands and the services deliver to the city’s precincts and South Wharf if information was available. DODO has been campaigning against a Port Melbourne in the market place.” attractions by encouraging greater numbers 50 per cent said that information about of Melbourne Corporation proposal to build “You’ve got to give credit to Minister of visitors to travel to places like Queen nearby areas would have no impact on a low rail bridge in front of the Bolte Bridge Napthine for following through on his Victoria Market and Docklands,” she said. their interest in visiting these places. to connect its Webb Dock facility to its freight election promise,” Mr Lindell said. handling centre at Dynon. “Better integration between the evolving Destination Docklands chairperson In announcing his decision on May 31, Port Docklands precinct and the city centre is Kyle Johnston declined to comment on Th e bridge plan is part of a plan to develop Minister Denis Napthine said: “Hastings is needed. Important pedestrian and public the decision. Webb Dock in future decades. But Mr already an operating port and is well-placed Lindell says the early development of to be Victoria’s second container port, with Hastings may mean this does not happen. its existing deep water access and extensive “What’s even more signifi cant is the supply of port-zoned land. Government has severed the Port of “Th e new port will also provide logistics Melbourne’s control over Hastings,” he said. benefi ts by delivering freight with good “Being freed from Port of Melbourne control access to major customers in Melbourne’s gives Hastings the ability to compete with south-east,” Dr Napthine said.
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“Sally’s Team” (pictured right) beat six other compiled the questions and conducted the teams and had amassed 35 points to win by quiz at Platform 28. four at the event hosted by the chamber to We present the questions here so you can celebrate the end of the fi nancial year. test your knowledge of your local area. Docklands News editor Shane Scanlan Answers can be found on page 35. Docklands Trivia questions
People Places Events General Knowledge 1. Th e Docklands Chamber of 1. How many Green Stars environmental 1. In round 14, 2009, Geelong and St Kilda 1. What is the name of the vessel Commerce’s fi rst Annual General ranking did the Goods Shed North, the set a record attendance at Etihad Stadium which has just been recovered from the Meeting was held on October 5, 2004. building we are in now, achieve when it for an AFL game. How many fans were bottom of the harbour at Central Pier? Who was elected its fi rst president? was refurbished? there? – Lady Chelmsford; – Lady Chatterley; or – Brian Tanti; – 4; – 43,567; – Lady Rankin? – Linda Patching; or – 5; or – 54,444; or – Paul O’Halloran. – 6. – 61,879. 2. When the Docklan ds News was fi rst published in 2003, how many 2. Which artist designed the Webb 2. Th e fi rst employees at the ANZ Centre 2. Th e Westgate Bridge has more than apartments were there in Docklands? Bridge? twice the clearance of the Bolte Bridge. were ready for their fi rst day’s work on: – 800 – November 17, 2008; – Vashti Gonda; True of false? – 1000; or – Robert Owen; or – September 28, 2009; or – 1200. – John Kelly. 3. How long did the Southern Star – February 1, 2010. 3. In 2005, VicUrban launched a Observation Wheel operate before closing 3. Th e artwork Blowhole was opened on community intranet in Docklands. 3. In October 2007, a Docklands religious after cracks were noticed in its supporting November 13 in which year? What was it called? leader had briefl y more internet coverage struts in January 2008? than the Pope. Who was he and what was – 2005; – Onboard; the event that captured the world – 18 days; – 2006; or – iPort; or media’s attention? – 28 days; or – 2007. – Docklander? – 40 days. 4. Who was elected president of the 4. VicUrban and the City of Melbourne 4. What was the fi rst name of Southern Cross Station? Docklands Community Association 4. Th e Port of Melbourne Corporation has invited Docklanders to a “second decade in 2008? proposed a rail bridge in front of the Bolte of Docklands” consultation at the Digital – Batman’s Hill Station; Bridge to carry containers from Webb Harbour Th eatrette on what date: – Spencer Street Station; or – Roger Gardner; Dock to its Dynon facility. What is the – Colonial Station. – Michele Anderson; or – December 7, 2009; clearance of this bridge? – Peter Henderson? – May 3, 2010; or 5. When VicUrban bought the Victoria – 8 metres; – May 11, 2011. Point sales display suite and turned it 5. Who was the inaugural president of the – 28 metres; or into Th e Hub community centre, how Docklands Rotary Club? 5. Th e municipal function was handed – 58 metres much did it pay for the building? back to the City of Melbourne in July of – Ann Ellis; – $1; 5. Th e Docklands Yacht Club has its which year? – Antoinette Saunders; or – $250,000; or – Mark Nutter? home in: – 2007: – $400,000. – 2008; or 6. Who succeeded Michael Hynes in – Shed 2; 6. What is the name of the foot-bridge – 2009 2009 as VicUrban’s general manager – Shed 4; or which connects North and South for Docklands? – Shed 14? 6. When did Costco open? Wharfs? – Pru Sanderson; 6. Apart from the City Circle Tram (35) – December 22, 2008; – Seafarers Bridge; – David Young; or name the other six tram routes which – August 7, 2009; or – Convention Bridge; or – Simon Wilson. service Docklands? – January 4, 2010. – Little Grimes Bridge.
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AFL Footy Match Predictions by July 10 Sarang Dhawan , Numerologist Port Adelaide V St Kilda July 2 Th is will be a nice match but will be a Essendon V Geelong St Kilda victory as its captain is a No 8 in numerology and July 10 goes well with the Th e Essendon captain will play well but the number 8. But St Kilda adds up to 9 which is numbers very much favour the captain of the not good so they will need to fi ght well to win Geelong team to win the match as he is born the match. on February 27 which matches very well with July 16 the date of match. So, all in all, I predict a Geelong victory. Carlton V Collingwood July 3 I think Carlton will win – the team in blue. Collingwood V Hawthorn Further to this, they share the same colour as Progressive Rotarians that of previous year’s champions Geelong , I feel it will be a very close contest. Th e need I say more? Collingwood captain will be playing on his About 40 Docklanders experienced a great night out on June 9 birthay, but don’t under estimate Hawthorn July 16 in their yellow and brown outfi ts. Th eir St Kilda V West Coast Eagles and raised nearly $2000 for charity in the process. captain is born on June 15, which also It’s a Saints victory in this match but they will augurs well. I predict Hawthorn has a slight Th e Rotary Club of Docklands’ progressive thanked the local businesses who donated be given a good fi ght in the match by West edge to win in the end. dinner took in four local venues and raffl e and auction items. Coast Eagles. culminated with a spirited charity auction July 9 “Th e main purpose of the night was social, July 22 conducted by auctioneering maestro Essendon V Richmond St Kilda V Adelaide Dennis Ginn. so it was an unexpected bonus to raise so Everyone is expecting Essendon to win and much money for our local and international I predict Adelaide will win this match as it’s Th e group met for drinks at Th e Woolshed crush the opposition but this won’t happen projects,” Ms Ellis said. a weak day for the captain of the St Kilda Pub, went to Bopha Devi for entrée, continued on the 9th as I feel the numbers are much team. on to Renzo’s for mains and fi nished the night more in favour of the Richmond caption who at Medici for desserts and coff ee. is born on May 18 and wears number 9. Th e Th is column is continued online at numbers say a Richmond victory. www.docklandsnews.com.au Docklands Rotary president Ann Ellis
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Supported by Presented by ISSUE 66 DOCKLANDS NEWS 21 More tram services mooted By Chan Khai Ling would run to Docklands instead. Commuters travelling to Route 112, which covers Preston – St Kilda, Docklands may soon have would be split and Preston trams would also more transport options under be redirected to Docklands. If approved, the proposal would be an Yarra Trams’ proposed plan extension of Yarra Trams’ earlier alterations to redirect some CBD services to tram services, designed to keep up with towards Melbourne’s west. the rapid growth of Docklands and the western areas of the CBD. Good News for Docklanders! Presented during the Metropolitan Some 125 trips were added to Routes 11 Transport Forum, Yarra Trams said the and 112 in 2008 to cope with the increased plan was meant to spark discussion on two load along Collins St and, in 2009, Route Isn’t Docklands just a great place to be? subjects – increasing the effi ciency of tram 48 was switched from Flinders St to Collins services along the St Kilda Rd corridor and St to service the tram extension to Victoria A hidden gem some might say. Been over On the far extremes of Docklands is South catering for the western end of the CBD. Harbour. to Harbour Town lately? Th ere are great Wharf and the World Trade Centre – North While still purely in its concept stages, the Between 2009 and 2010 there has been a 119 shops there and plenty of great deals to Wharf. What a great place to stroll around proposed changes would reduce the number per cent growth in passenger numbers on be had. Do yourself a favour, jump on the on a nice day. Discover the attractions that of tram services along the Swanston St – St Route 48, refl ecting the continued expansion Docklands Monorail and head on over! are in that vicinity. Th ere’s shopping, dining, of Docklands. Kilda Road corridor, which is Melbourne’s Wait – the Docklands Monorail is not yet Polly Woodside, the Exhibition Centre and busiest tram route, and redirect them to the Since the addition of Route 31 in October a reality. Look … jump on a tram for the great walks with a great river outlook. Watch western side of the city. 2010, a tram has run between Victoria time being and keep focussed on that out for the new dining experience that will shortly open up next to Polly. Certain routes would be diverted from St Harbour, Docklands and the city along monorail. What a great attraction that Kilda Rd to either Kings Way or along a Collins St every fi ve minutes between the would be for Docklands and what a great If you are adventurous, then grab yourself new route that would run through South hours of 11am and 2.30pm. way to get about and see the great things a bike helmet ($5 for goodness sake at your Melbourne. Docklands has to off er. You reckon that local convenience store) and fi nd out how wouldn’t make life easier to see and feel you can use the City of Melbourne’s fl eet of Services that originated from Malvern would the Docklands’ experience? blue bikes that are everywhere in Docklands. no longer travel to Melbourne University, but Who has been to Yarra’s Edge lately? Th is has just got to be a good way to get Great restaurants and cafes with a great around. Grab a couple of mates and go waterside feel. If that monorail was a discover Docklands. You will be surprised. reality you could jump on that and silently July is a fantastic month to be in Docklands. skim across the Yarra and, in no time at all, Every Friday night in July from 7pm there you would arrive at Yarra’s Edge. are fabulous fi reworks and sound Never mind. Right now you can get there spectaculars to warm your winter night. by taking a walk over the Webb Bridge What more excuse do you need to visit footbridge near the ANZ building. What Docklands? Why not make an evening of it do you mean you didn’t know it was and enjoy the experience. there? I challenge you to go take a look! Th e Docklands Sunday Market has a new Where is all the green space in winter location at the tent in Docklands Docklands Community Association Will be back early July. Docklands? Th ere is a good supply in Drive, opposite Harbour Town. It is open president Roger Gardner is on holidays from 10am to 5pm so why not spend an hour Don’t forget our social night at the Mission Victoria Harbour nestled in between and won’t be contributing a column or two and then head off for lunch to Seafarers in late July. Bourke St and Harbour Esplanade. this month. But great news! More green space is or dinner? Invitations will be out in a couple But he took time out from cruising the spreading in Docklands with MAB July is Discover Docklands month – I have of weeks. Adriatic to Venice to pen the following announcing the near completion of given you some handy hints so go out brief message: Hope things are going well. the Quay Park development. Th e park and explore – and let me know when you incorporates many water-sensitive discover something I can report in August! Greetings all. Regards urban design initiatives such as rain – [email protected] Unfortunately I’m unable to put a Roger Gardner garden fi ltration and a 150,000-litre rain store located underground. It captures Watch out for more great news in the column together this month due to President DCA Docklands News – read the Good News travelling overseas. and reuses the rain water so it can be irrigated year-round. Time to head off to stories here. Sorry to tell you that it’s currently around Waterfront City and on towards the Bolte 30 degree in the eastern Mediterranean. Bridge. Discover for yourself the greening of Docklands.
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the Editor Letters to Th e cost of such a project should become Th e most serious incidents were associated A fanciful idea much more manageable than the purchase of only with serviced apartments. Th ese two sets of transport, extra staff and costs for incidents involved the attendance of police What a fanciful idea, this type of train one fuel and upkeep and housing. and ambulance crews and resulted in arrests for criminal damage and criminal harm. can see in some of the shopping centres to Should Yarra Trams feel that they are missing carry children around and which are not that out on any income, they would have to be Did Paul disclose during the interview popular amongst shoppers. compensated. Th is could be controlled by that his wife works for one of the serviced To pull about 30 adults, the units need to be possibly having swipe contacts in the cards apartment operators? Paul’s wife seems to quite substantial. How are they propelled? to use on the Myki swipe pads. have joined the group of people working for serviced apartment operators who have Will there be a timetable to adhere to? What Food for thought. impact will all this have on customers walking moved out of the area. Karl B along NewQuay Promenade? Th ere was one point on which I agree with Will the NewQuay surface that those trains travel Paul. Serviced apartments have become an on, be strong enough? What do the restaurant / extremely divisive issue in NewQuay. bar operators think about this project? Puzzled by It might be easier to manage the inherent We do have three tramlines operating an confl icts arising from mixing short-stay almost the same route. We have got a white serviced apartments with residential elephant (wheel being worked on) for the assertion apartments if we all shared more facts and fewer unsubstantiated opinions. last two years in our backyards. Reading the interview with Paul O’Halloran I was puzzled by his assertion that most Name and address withheld Do we really need another one on our problems are not associated with serviced front doorsteps? apartments. Let me come up with a much more useful I have analysed the security reports for idea, that would bring most if not all Docklanders closer together. one of the other NewQuay apartment towers and the numbers for the fi rst four We can read and hear about the new months of 2011 show exactly the opposite. Docklanders Deals card. “Th e card that Serviced apartments account for 29 per gives”. Why not extend this card into a cent of apartments in the building but are “Travel Free throughout Docklands” card. associated with 80 per cent of the security Travel free from Flinders St West to incidents. Waterfront City and back. Th is would mean, Here is the breakdown of the percentages of that residents from Flinders Wharf, V1 and apartments and the associated percentage of Th e Grand as well as from Yarra’s Edge could incidents. travel free into Waterfront City. Most trams travel almost empty through this area now. Apartment type % of apartments % of incidents Th is card could be applied for by Docklands Serviced 29 80 residents, people that work in Docklands Send your letters to Rented 48 18 and possibly by visitors, who want to use [email protected] such a facility. Owner occupied 23 2 UNIQUE workplace of the future ASTUTE timely investment SMART higher yield than residential
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FEATURING THE TALENTS OF THE DOCKLANDS’ WRITERS GROUP Men and circumstances “Yes,” and before he has time to ask “How could you, he must be at least 10 years Excerpt from a work-in-progress full-length novel manuscript by inevitable “what does he do” question younger than you.” Marjatta Rogers. Adam bursts in out of breath. “Sorry I’m “18 years, actually.” late, there was an emergency and on the “What are you thinking of?” way back the traffi c was horrendous. I “What about your girls?” I’m already in the pub when my mobile all we were married for eight long years. got off two stops early and ran.” He sits “It’s diff erent with men, they stay young rings. “Sorry, I’m running late, I’ll be there in After the formalities of “How are yous?” and next to me and gives a quick peck on my much longer.” I look at Peter and I’m not 20 minutes” and the phone cuts off . I nearly “What have you been up tos?” he notices my cheek. “Peter, this is Adam, Adam, my convinced. “He is only after your money,” he spill my drink when I see my ex walking in, ringless fi nger. “You haven’t remarried?” ex-husband Peter.” I notice Adam’s eyes says after a short pause. alone. His hair is gray at the temples, crow’s “No.” narrow a fraction and his jaw muscle “I haven’t got any, you made sure of that.” feet around his eyes and the beginning “Lover?” tightens slightly but he is full of boyish “I have no time to argue with you, just think of a stomach. He is still well dressed and “Well, I’m seeing someone.” Th at knowledge charm when he shakes Peter’s hand. Peter what you’re doing.” Peter says fi nishing immaculately groomed, still handsome but doesn’t deter him because after a few more manages to stretch his jaw into a tight smile. his drink. appears less cocky. He buys a drink and niceties he says “Let’s forget the past and go “I’ll get us drinks,” Adam says. looks around; when he spots me he walks out to dinner together.” It sounds almost like “What’ll you have, Peter?” “I’m thinking it all the time,” I say smiling over to my table. “Can I sit down?” he asks. an apology. “Not for me thanks,” Peter answers. “I have and wink at him. I watch his back “Please do” I answer wondering how things “I’m waiting for someone.” to be off .” manoeuvre towards the door, he is angry. have become so formal between us, after “Your lover?” Once Adam is out of earshot Peter says Why, I don’t know.
How compatible are you Is this love or lust? and your partner? Possible confl icts: What do you bring to the relationship and what gifts does your partner bring to you? Given that they both share the same Check the astrological charts by emailing North Node in Gemini and the same yours and your partners’ birthdate and time Sun sign in Virgo these two really like to [email protected] Pippa: Prince Harry: and understand each other very well. With Pippa’s moon in Libra, she is very With Prince Harry’s moon in Taurus he Th ere is a wonderful rapport and dignifi ed and capable of holding her own in needs to be with someone who will not only easy banter that keep each other and the royal family. She is able to easily build appreciate his good taste but match it with others amused and entertained. and maintain relationships. Unlike her sister enough added energy to fulfi ll his insatiable All this wonderful camaraderie can Kate, Pippa is actually quite an interesting appetite for deep, warm, demonstrative mean they end up feeling more like character with many sides to her personality. communication. playful siblings than a romantic couple. She can be gentle and unassuming, while Prince Harry, unlike William, enjoys a little Th ey both have the same issues being passionately radical and free thinking. friction in his love aff airs. He likes to keep around commitment, so will She can be dramatic and theatrical one the goal posts moving and appreciates a probably shy away from the notion of minute and cool and detached the next. challenge in the game of love. “happy ever after” Interestingly, she too has a confl ict between her need to be in a committed relationship It seems that he alternates between his love for life, and her insatiable need to be free and of romance and his love of action. He is Outcome of relationship: uninhibited by the demands of her partner. confl icted in the sense that he is incredibly loyal and devoted in one way, yet restless, Given that they are now in-laws it Most defi nitely there would never be a dull adventurous and experimental in another. is very likely that Harry and Pippa moment when Harry and Pippa are together. will develop a very strong mutual Both enjoy the dance of love and fl irting and yet Th is struggle will ensure that he keeps aff ection and admiration for each both can be very loyal. On the surface, it seems commitment creatively at bay. other. Th ey will strengthen their bond she is exactly what Harry needs in a relationship. He both wants and fears the “the one true over the years and will become very Philippa Prince She most certainly can provide strength, love”. He doesn’t believe he can be faithful to protective of each other. Th is will be security as well as adventure and passion. Middleton Harry the one person for the rest of his life. most evident when they are in public Unfortunately, she too will hesitate to make as each has an uncanny ability to September 9 1983 September 15 1984 a commitment through fear of being trapped understand what the other needs and with the one person all her life. will have no hesitation in stepping up Sun in Virgo Sun in Virgo to provide it. Moon in Libra Moon in Taurus A deep love of life, adventure and Mars in Leo Mars in Sagittarius new experiences will be a source of Featured terminology joy for both of them, however I would Venus in Aquarius Venus in Gemini like to think that they have enough Mars - Th e planet of energy, sex drive and anger. North Node in North Node in good sense and intuition to exercise Gemini Gemini Venus - Th e planet that generally attracts love, money, creative activity. caution in anything other than their Moon - Th is is our emotional responses to life. role as supportive family to the future king of England. ISSUE 66 DOCKLANDS NEWS 27
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Th e three-year-old cavoodle (a cross “We called her Karma because she has been between King Charles cavalier and poodle) a tonic for my health and has brought so has a lifestyle that most humans can only much happiness to our family,” Janyne said. dream of. “She’s been therapeutic for everyone and When Karma’s family goes on holidays, she Karma is so protective of me. When Mike goes to Mornington Lodge where she has comes to bed, she won’t let him in!” her own room known as the “Fluff y Suite” “When we go out she sits and cries, so we leave complete with couch and television. the radio on in the apartment so she’s got some “She’s a real princess,” said owner Janyne company. She loves 3AW,” Janyne said. Williams. “We’ve brought her up more like a Janyne said she recently crocheted a quilt for cat, so she’s spoiled rotten.” her mother-in-law. “But Karma loved it so Janyne then proceeded to give Karma a kiss much, I gave it to her instead!” she said. and a cuddle … “Who’s the best bubby in the “She loves to get into the wool and her toys whole of Docklands?” she cooed. are strewn around the apartment.” Karma is obviously the most popular “Her favourite toy was a little chicken member of the Williams household – parents drumstick which has now, thankfully, lost its Mike and Janyne, daughter Bec and son squeak.” Stephen – who live in Tower 4 at Yarra’s Edge. Bec is a construction project co-ordinator on Th e Williams family moved from Dock 5 to the ATO project in Collins St, Batman’s Hill. Yarra’s Edge last October and Janyne reports that Karma likes it better. Karma was purchased three years ago as a tiny fl uff ball at a time when Janyne was “She’s happier here because she’s got a little Karma receives a $25 gift voucher from Pet Stock South Melbourne quite ill. spot in the sun,” she said.
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What With Women Abby Want Crawford You see, I’d never felt so lucky in my life. I have learnt it’s not about having the latest fashions, gadgets or toys for they can all Th ey say a single moment can change your life. At the hospital, I held my son in my arms and Sometimes, your life can just be turned upside down, in what lay cheek to cheek, through the night. Our disappear in a moment – it’s about having oxygen tubes tangled, our masks crunched warmth, compassion, friends and family, a feels like the blink of an eye. together, but he slept in my arms. community with a heart because, no matter what the moment may bring, these cannot And holding that warm, gently snoring child, be taken away. You wake up happily enough, with above- by my walls for over 100 years, have all gone I knew that nothing else mattered. average expectations for your day, but then up in smoke. Literally. We all walk a tightrope in life and no matter It didn’t matter we had lost our house, or at some unexpected moment your life goes how secure we think we have made things, On a cold and otherwise insignifi cant that we had only the sooty clothes we wore. on a path you could never imagine or predict Saturday night, my house burnt down. they can change in a moment. Take care of – and it’s changed forever. It didn’t matter that we’d lost every material the people you love, appreciate every blessed We were in it, asleep, but I got us out in time. thing we had. We had each other, and I minute we have of this life and no matter Sometimes it’s exciting and exhilarating, if In time to stand on the nature strip in our suddenly felt like I’d won lotto. what, polish the hell out of the silver lining not a little nerve-wracking, a roller-coaster PJs and watch my windows explode, fl ames I was, and still am, elated and overwhelmed of every cloud because sometimes, that’s all of emotion that leaves you breathlessly hungrily reach through the eaves seeking with my good fortune. From that moment you’ve got. anticipating the next turn of events – like to destroy more and more – a cream house I have, and will always have, a new the fi rst splinter of realisation you have turn black in 15 minutes. Th ere’s just one more thing I’m very grateful appreciation for the simplicity of just being fallen completely in love – all your senses for … that I picked AAMI for my insurance are heightened and you live life for each I don’t remember hearing anything, the here, and from that moment we have made company. Please treat your insurance delicious moment. cracking timber, the shattering glass, the this new path an adventure, and we will fi nd sirens of police, fi re trucks and ambulance. joy in every day. seriously, you don’t realise how important it But other times, the catalytic change of But they were there. Our lives had changed, is until you need it. I am humbled by the kindness of people direction is breathtaking in its devastation. unexpectedly and forever. we have hardly met, by our neighbours Until next month, stay safe. My idyllic country life, my perfect plans for a But they had not changed in a way you who gathered their own children’s and Abby x lovingly-restored homestead, my intentions might imagine. And not at the moment you grandchildren’s clothes for us, by a country to preserve the history that has been housed might think. community that have held us in their hearts. DOCKLANDS FASHION
From secretary to sexetary By Nicola St John 2. Tops must bare no midriff or plunge at How to dress for the workplace. the back; 3. No outfi t is to show cleavage; Once upon a time, leopard-print stilletos recently published an article entitled “Is it OK to wear yoga pants to work?” 4. Sequins and sparkle are best left at the were considered quite the risque fashion cocktail bar; and choice – unless of course, you were dancing If this all sounds very old fashioned, around a pole. that’s the whole point. Whether you’re a 5. Shoes must be closed-toe and consist of policeman, fi reman or dressing for the offi ce, heels/platforms no higher than three inches. However, contemporary fashion stakes there’s a certain uniform. Just look at Zena have changed. Towering heels have become As modern fashion rightly relaxes these the Warrior Princess, or even Julia Gillard. appropriate attire for the workplace, as it standards, there is still the risk of taking seems are see-through blouses and Even if you’re not heading for battle, looking things too far – to be cast as a cocktail dresses, worn frequently on a Friday more like you’re ready for the set of Madman frivolous female. for the ease of transforming work-wear to than a night out will make you feel like No matter what rung of the corporate party-wear. you’re really heading somewhere. ladder you are on, if you are more Have our standards slipped, or are there no Th e offi ce clearly isn’t as progressive as your cleavage than corporate attire, more more rules to dressing for the workplace? nearest nightclub, and maybe there is a thing stiletto than sensible, people will or two to be learned from the conservative notice your outfi t, rather than your Mini skirts, lace sleeveless dresses and all dress standards of the 1950s. professionalism. manner of animal prints have seamlessly become demure. And at the other end of the 1. Skirts must be mid-thigh or longer Th ink Julia Roberts as Erin Brokovich, or work-wear spectrum, the New York Times (including slits); better yet, Pretty Woman. Photography by Genibee
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Getting the right angle on seafarers on the streets By Courtney West Fashion Photographer Morganna Magee Hannah Taunton of has discovered that the Mission LOCATION to Seafarers in Flinders St is more NewQuay Promenade Gracia Anggrini Docklands than just a beautiful building. WEARS Rosanna Romano LOCATION Rebel shoes, Nudie jeans, Vintage shirt, Harbour Town LOCATION Last month the documentary photographer jacket and bag with RayBan sunglasses. Harbour Town was photographing the heritage-listed WEARS DESCRIBE YOUR STYLE? structure as part of a private assignment and Rubi shoes, dark-grey skirt, Factorie WEARS I love individual vintage pieces with a got talking to CEO Andrea Fleming. fl ower-print top, grey Valley Girl Hennes and Mauritz fl ats, black skinny lot of character. Sometimes I’m in a 40s trenchcoat and Sportsgirl bag. jeans, loose-fi tting grey Sportsgirl jumper Morganna was surprised to learn of the great mood, sometimes the 80s. It’s all about and black-fringed scarf. charity work conducted for seafarers and how you can pull it off ! DESCRIBE YOUR STYLE? has now become a great supporter. So much A little bit chic but casual at the same time. DESCRIBE YOUR STYLE? WHAT BRINGS YOU TO DOCKLANDS? so, that she conducted a exhibition of her Not too dressy. I like to dress fairly casually, but I Lunch at the lovely Mecca Bah, work on National Seafarers Day on June 25 incorporate the current trends into my look. overlooking the water. WHAT BRINGS YOU TO DOCKLANDS? in an attempt to expose more people to its I work part-time at the shop Factorie. WHAT BRINGS YOU TO DOCKLANDS? great work. WHERE ARE YOU FROM? I’m a sales assistant at the shop Globalize. Kensington. WHERE ARE YOU FROM? “I began discussing possible ideas with Doncaster. WHERE ARE YOU FROM? Andrea to get more people into the mission so WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE PIECE OF I was born in Sweden, but I now live in they could see what the mission does and the CLOTHING? WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE PIECE OF Docklands. idea for a exhibition came about,” My denim shirt that I’m wearing because CLOTHING? Ms Magee said. it requires no ironing and looks great with Lengthy jackets and coats. Especially my WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE PIECE OF everything from casual jeans, to work- mossy-green-coloured coat that I have CLOTHING? Morganna has had work featured in wear and a night dancing. at home. Th at’s my top favourite at the A nice leather jacket pairs well with more than six diff erent exhibitions since moment. almost any outfi t. 2007, been awarded many prestigious WHAT DO YOU THINK MAKES A photography awards and has had work GOOD OUTFIT? WHAT DO YOU THINK MAKES A WHAT DO YOU THINK MAKES A published in over 12 publications, including I just love to throw things together, like Kate GOOD OUTFIT? GOOD OUTFIT? the Herald-Sun and Th e Big Issue. Moss. Something weather-appropriate. I A diff erent combination of style and Having your own style. You can follow the hate seeing people wearing mini-skirts in colors, keeping in mind they complement current trends and incorporate your own Th e exhibition at the mission dome marked the middle of winter. each other. style into it all in one. Personalise your look. her second solo exhibition.
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Nine years in hospitality has off ers those diff erences,” Yew Meng in Melbourne, but he is urging everyone to explained. “We also cater for diff erent times try them. given entrepreneur Yew Meng of year, ice-cream in the summer and the hot Yew Meng and his partners took over the food bar in winter.” Lee the confi dence to open his Shinsei Sushi & Bubble Drink site last August, newest venture, Shinsei Sushi Along with variety, Shinsei also specialises but knowing they had such a prime location, in (as the name suggests) Sushi and Bubble they wanted everything in the store to be & Bubble Drink in Victoria drink. “Our sushi is always fresh, and perfect before they opened. It made for a slow Harbour. always popular,” Yew Meng said. Again their process, but when they did open in May 2011, extensive range is a feature, with 18 types of they were sure the setting was right. sushi available. Located under the NAB building, Yew Meng, Th e setting is now perfect, and with very along with fellow owners Peter Chan and Th e bubble drink is actually bubble tea and reasonable prices (bubble tea starts from James Wang, is off ering variety on a scale is something very new for Docklands. Th ere $3.50, Sushi from $2.30 and hot food from rarely seen in one eatery. are over 20 fl avours of tea, and the bubbles $8.00), Shinsei Sushi & Bubble drink is sure “People get bored, they want to try in the bottom of the drink are sure to intrigue to become a favourite among the working something diff erent, and our restaurant many. Yew Meng knows these drinks are rare crowd here in Docklands. ‘Just Leadership’ breakfast series Jesuit Social Services says the breakfasts, One hundred and sixty people attended the fi rst breakfast in the 2011 Just Leadership: Just Imagine presented in collaboration with NAB, are for people who: Breakfast Series at NAB Docklands on May 12. Are keen to “feed their better selves” and explore new frontiers in their relationships with self, organisation and society; Want to be part of a new conversation about social leadership and collaboration for a more just and compassionate future; and Get energised by imagining that they have the capacity, whatever their role, to make a unique contribution to shaping a better world. Th e next breakfast will be held at NAB Docklands at 7.15 am on July 14. Speakers are Michael Ullmer, deputy CEO NAB; Elliot Costello, founder Y-Gap and Kinfolk Café; and Paul Stewart, social activist and “Maverick of the Heart” who will explore the question “Does each of us have the capacity to make a unique contribution to building the world we want? How do we free it?” An initiative of Jesuit Social Services, that contribute to building a more just and Docklands and develop a collaboration of Just Leadership is designed to develop compassionate society. corporations across the area keen to discover Tickets are $20 per person and can be new ways to engage and inspire their staff in booked online at www.trybooking.com/ the leadership capacity of individuals, Jesuit Social Services is keen to build organisations and communities in ways building a better world. PHY. For more information contact Pamela a community of “Just Leaders” across Webb – [email protected]. Businesses want to help “While many small business owners are time- by donating facilities or even a day to a Australian small business owners may be an untapped resource for poor, there are a number of opportunities and particular charity or cause. avenues small businesses could investigate Australian charities with almost 75 percent of Aussie small business “Th ere is a lot that can be done to benefi t local in order to play an active role within their communities and the benefi ts of building owners wanting to be more involved with their local community. communities,” Mr Chan said. goodwill can be fi nancial as well as emotional “Th e recent natural disasters around the for small businesses,” Mr Chan said. According to the Bank of Queensland’s Straight remains what can be done to make the country have highlighted a few alternatives “Other avenues for donations could be Talk Survey, a regular nation-wide survey that process of charitable giving or volunteering for businesses wanting to donate goods and giving away old business computers or canvasses the views and experiences of small easier for other SMEs who want to give back services. For example, a gym opened its printers which are no longer used or have doors for free to fl ood workers, not only for a business owners, while a number of SMEs to their local communities but who are been upgraded. Donating a day is also are donating their time and resources to lend cleansing workout, but also for free showers a very eff ective way to contribute to the struggling with time constraints? a hand, almost three quarters indicated they to wash away the mud.” community.” want to be more involved. BOQ Docklands branch manager, Siew Th e benefi ts of businesses thinking outside “Th e challenge for both corporations Almost 50 per cent of businesses, who are Wong Chan said small businesses should be the square when it comes to community and charitable organisations alike is to active in their communities, sponsor a local encouraged to investigate aff ordable donation donations leads back to the signifi cant fi nd a workable solution to help both the charity or sporting team. Th e question alternatives which suit their time challenges. amount of marketing goodwill generated community and businesses.” 32 DOCKLANDS NEWS ISSUE 66
I am the number one hypocrite when it afternoon and Saturday to disconnect from comes to this topic. I don’t rest well. I prefer “work” and spend quality time with my wife to move at a fast pace with minimal pauses. and family. I will often take my children to Th is is not good, and I don’t think I am alone. the park or a play centre where we can run around like baboons. Th is reminds me not We live in a culture that is working faster, to take myself so seriously! By Guy Mason longer and harder than ever. Many of us are City on a Hill Pastor walking around tired and stressed. Th is not Friday night is date night with my wife, which only impacts on our own enjoyment of life, is one way I can help keep the fl ame alive. it prevents others from receiving the gifts, Saturday is deliberately slow and Sunday is Why? Th e point is simple – if you don’t service and love that we can off er. the day we go to church and celebrate with Breathe manage your own oxygen supply you may others the great things he has done. not have the capacity to help anyone else. We are reminded that the God of heaven and If you have ever ridden in an aeroplane, earth values rest. In fact the bible says that Th e question is: “Are you getting oxygen?” Is then I’m sure you have heard the following Th ere is some profi table wisdom here for life. after creating the world (not a small task!) he your relaxation supplying you the vital rest words: “In case of an emergency, fi rst secure Life is not just about what you can get, it’s took time out to rest and enjoy what he had you and your family need to both live a life of your own oxygen mask and then if you have about what we can give. In fact, Jesus said made. As men and women who were made joy and satisfaction, but also empower you to children with you secure their masks.” that there was more happiness to be found like God, it should come as no surprise that love and serve others. As a father of three, I fi nd this instruction in giving than receiving. Yet often in our we too are made for rest. What do you do to breathe? to be somewhat counter-intuitive. I would desire to give we mustn’t forget that Jesus Th ese times are God’s gifts to us that help us expect the instruction to say: “In case of an also taught the importance of “breathing” Guy Mason is the pastor of City on a Hill – a not only refl ect on who he is and what we emergency, fi rst secure the oxygen mask to along the way. Securing your own oxygen church that meets on Sundays at 10am (Hoyts, have, but also to refuel us for the road ahead. your child, before securing your own.” But is a loving act that you can do for those who Melbourne Central) and 6pm (Arrow, 488 that’s not what we are told. need you. Personally, I take time every Friday Swanston St) – www.cityonahill.com.au
ALEX TRINH, 28 ANU TANWAR, 32 CHRISSIE KAKOLIRIS, 35 Shop assistant, Accessory World Beauty consultant, Simply Natural Hair & Beauty Sales assistant, Garrards
Alex enjoys working in Docklands because he gets Anu likes the fact that Docklands is located so Being the mother of two young children, Chrissie the opportunity to meet a wide variety of people close to the city and has everything in one place, likes that Docklands has many activities for from all over the world. He thinks Docklands is a which makes it easier for her to get things done. children and is becoming more and more kid- good shopping destination due to the fact that many She enjoys meeting people from overseas when friendly. She enjoys taking her children to eat out outlets have good prices, and even goes for a walk they frequent her salon, but also meets plenty on the waterfront, going for walks or riding their around the shops at Harbour Town when he gets of locals, whom she says are very friendly. In the bikes. Chrissie also enjoys the convenience of tired and needs to keep his smile fresh. Alex also likes evenings, Anu likes to walk around Docklands getting out and about in Docklands, as well as the the fact that most of the customers who frequent his with her friends and go shopping or have a easily accessible shopping areas. store are very friendly. coff ee together.
MON SIWAKOTI, 22 PADDY LEVY, 21 CANDY YAN, 25 Cleaner, Madonna’s Cashier, Down Under Cellars Shop assistant, Shuji Sushi
Mon has only been working in Docklands for a For Paddy, the greatest thing about Docklands Candy has only been in Docklands six months, few months but has already fallen in love with the is its relaxed, laid-back vibe. He says it has a but says it like being on holidays here. “It’s so docks and the waterfront. What she likes most about small-town feel but with modern buildings and beautiful by the seaside,” she said. “I like the Docklands is the cleanliness and sheer ease of facilities, and likes the fact that there is more of a feeling of being here. It’s like a vacation.” accessibility. At times when she needs a bit of peace community in Docklands. Paddy thinks the pace and quiet, Mon’s favourite thing to do is roaming in of Docklands is not so frantic, and likes that the the nearby parks and gardens. people here are friendly and more likely to stop for a chat.
YMCA Docklands on Collins The ANZ Centre, 833 Collins St, Docklands YMCADocklands T: 8621 8300 Building a Stronger Docklands Community YMCA Docklands Victoria Point With over 60 Group Fitness each week, we’re sure to have something you will love! Level 4, 100 Harbour Esplanade, Docklands T: 8615 9622 www.docklands.ymca.org.au E: [email protected] ISSUE 66 DOCKLANDS NEWS 33 DOCKLANDS COMMUNITY CALENDAR JULY 2011
DOCKLANDS TOASTMASTERS DOCKLANDS WRITERS WINTER SKATE FESTIVAL INDIAN CLASSICAL DANCING FOR Every 2nd & 4th Monday of the month Tuesdays fortnightly 5.30-7.30pm 2nd - 17th July CHILDREN 3+ (KATHAK DANCE) Th e Hub, 80 Harbour Esplanade Th e Hub, 80 Harbour Esplanade Medibank Icehouse Tuesday and Th ursday 4.00pm (classes Boost your public speaking and Writerly issues, workshopping, author Have the coolest time at the home of will run 30 – 45 minutes) leadership skills. talks and fun. winter in Melbourne. Th roughout the Th e Hub, 80 Harbour Esplanade Contact: email docklandstoastmasters@ Enquiries to: [email protected]. school holidays, Medibank Icehouse will Currently seeking expressions of interest. yahoo.com.au or visit www.docklands. au or at Th e Hub. be transformed in a winter dreamscape, Contact: Sonali on 0435 004 591 or email freetoasthost.org with loads of fun activities for the whole [email protected] Cost: $20.00 family. More info: www.icehouse.com.au pw includes both classes.
FINE LINE DRAWING AND BOTANICAL DOCKLANDS ROTARY JEWISH MYSTICISM… A WEEKLY INSIGHT DOCKLANDS FRIDAY FIREWORKS ART CLASSES. Every Tuesday, 6.00pm Every Th ursday, 7.30pm Every Friday in July, 7.00pm Monday and Th ursday Bob’s Steak and Chop House Chabad Jewish Community Centre, 198 A fabulous fi reworks and sound Th e Hub, 80 Harbour Esplanade First Tuesday of the month is fellowship Clark St. Port Melbourne spectacular to warm your winter night. Th e University of the 3rd Age off ers two hour. Regular meetings on other Th e path of life is full of hidden treasure ... Every Friday in July at 7pm, the sky over classes on Mondays and Th ursdays. To Tuesdays. All welcome. do you know how to fi nd it? the water at Docklands will explode with make an enquiry regarding the classes, colour, light and sound to delight people Please contact Rabbi Shlomo Nathanson please ring U3A on 9639 5209 of all ages. 0433 810 313 or [email protected]
ART WORKSHOPS FOR PRE-SCHOOLERS DOCKLANDS BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU STORYTIME FOR PLAYGROUPS: SCHOOL DRAGON MASTERS BOATING 27 July Th e Hub, 80 Harbour Esplanade HOLIDAY FUN Wednesdays at 5.30pm Th e Hub, 80 Harbour Esplanade BJJ is a style popularised by media such Wednesday 6 July, 11.00 -11.30am & Saturdays at 8.30am Cost: $10 as the UFC and is proven as an extremely Th e Hub, 80 Harbour Esplanade Shed 2 North Wharf Road eff ective form of martial arts. Phone Victoria Harbour (Melways map 2E B6) A series of art workshops exploring the Melbourne Library Service invites you to a 9016 8471, email info@docklandsbjj. world around us through clay. Contact very special showcase of library programs. Dragon Masters has something for anyone. com.au or visit www.docklandsbjj.com.au Tanya on 8622 4822 or tanya.graham@ Storytime will run for 30 minutes catering Please contact Jeff Saunders 0417 219 888 melbourne.vic.gov.au for children 18 months to 5 years. email Jeff [email protected] or visit www.dragonmasters.com.au
BELLACIZE BOOTY HIPS LEARN TO SAIL HUB CLUBS ANIMAL FARM SHOWCASE (CULTURAL DANCE 4 FITNESS) Every Sunday, by appointment Monday, Wednesday and Friday 4-15 July Fridays, 5.30pm - 6.30pm Zumba, Docklands Yacht Club, Shed No. 2 Th e Hub, 80 Harbour Esplanade Harbour Town Shopping Centre 6.30pm - 7.30pm Bellacize booty hips North Wharf Rd Cost: No charge. Cost: No charge. Th e Hub, 80 Harbour Esplanade Docklands Yacht Club is an accredited Table tennis continues to grow in Th e farmyard is coming to Harbour Town Contact: [email protected] Yachting Australia Training Centre popularity and Th e Hub is also open these winter school holidays, with animals and off ers Get Into Small Boat Sailing to other suggestions. BYO lunch. of all shapes and sizes taking up residence. courses. Contact Ray Allen 0429 868 304 For details 8622 4822 or All your favourite furry friends will be there [email protected] looking for a cuddle.
YOGA IN THE DOCKLANDS 72 HOUR MELBOURNE PILATES FOR MUMS CITY ON A HILL Th e Hub, 80 Harbour Esplanade 25th - 30th July Wednesday 7.30-8.30pm Church Services Cost: $20 per class or 100 international/national architects, Th e Hub, 80 Harbour Esplanade Sunday 10am $165 for a ten-class pass. designers, craftspeople and artists will $15 casual class, discount for mutiple. Hoyts, Melbourne Central race the clock to design and construct Hatha Yoga suitable for all ages and levels Specially designed Pilates classes for all Sunday evening 6pm exciting new public space projects in of experience. Ph Nadine 0404 025 041 or ages and stages. Call 0432 252 278 or just 72 hours aimed at transforming Arrow on Swanston (488 SwanstonSt) visit nadinefawell.net email [email protected] Melbourne’s Docklands. For more info: Contact cityonahill.com.au http://cargocollective.com/Urbanreality
COSMOPOLITAN MODEL SEARCH ALMA DOEPEL SUPORTERS MONTHLY DOCKLANDS SUNDAY MARKET SCRAPBOOKING@DOCKLANDS SAUSAGE SIZZLE Registration 2nd and 11th July Every Sunday, 10am to 4pm Th e Hub, 80 Harbour Esplanade Th ird Saturday of every month Harbour Town Shopping Centre Waterfront City Docklands Drive Traditional, Digital and Hybrid Scrappers 5pm - 7pm Th is is an opportunity for males looking Discover treasures from the hoards of join us for a weekly fun night at Th e Hub. Alma Doepel Restoration Site Shed 2, North to start a career as a Top Model. Open to some of Melbourne’s fi nest antique Classes and workshops are accepting Wharf Road, Victoria Harbour, Docklands. males between the ages of 16-28. please and pre-loved specialists, including art, bookings now. Expressions of interest for contact Shaye Katterl on 9823 1461 or Learn about our restoration project and jewellery, retro-clothing, vintage books lunch-hour classes also being accepted. harbourtownmelbourne.com.au. see if you would like to get involved. and car-boot sales. Call 0403 200 106 or email [email protected]
THE RELIGIOUS SOCIETY OF FRIENDS FREE ADULT HEARING CHECKS MELBOURNE LIBRARY SERVICE MINI MAESTROS (QUAKERS) PRESCHOOL STORYTIME Every 2nd Th ursday of the month Tuesdays and Th ursdays Every Sunday Mondays at 11am 2pm - 4pm. Th e Hub, 80 Harbour Esplanade 11am-12pm Th e Hub, 80 Harbour Esplanade Th e Hub, 80 Harbour Esplanade Introduce your child to the magic of Th e Hub, 80 Harbour Esplanade, Docklands Service provided free of charge by Vicdeaf. Pre-school Storytime has returned to music with Mini Maestros. Music Meet for worship and enjoy a tea or the Hub. Come along to meet other local Bookings essential, contact Tanya programs for babies and children aged 6 coff ee afterwards. Ph: 9827 3595 or visit parents and kids. Enjoy some books, on 8622 4822 or email months to 5 years. www.victoria.quakers.org.au songs, and a craft activity. Contact Karen Dunlop on 9503 0056 or [email protected] visit minimaestros.com.au 34 DOCKLANDS NEWS ISSUE 66
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Bears came to play
After a big Melbourne derby the night before, where the Melbourne Ice made relatively light work of the Mustangs, it was a diff erent story on June 26 when the Sydney Bears came to town.
Fresh from a physical game in Adelaide a power play but it seemed like someone where they went down 6-3, the Bears came forgot to tell them with the puck only making out with a point to prove in front of what brief appearances over the Ice blue line. in the beginning was a somewhat subdued Eventually the Ice regained the momentum crowd at the Icehouse. and poured the pressure on with wave after Th e Ice dominated play for the majority of wave of attacks being repelled by the Bears the fi rst period but failed to capitalise on and continued saves from Baerg in goal. their chances. Stu Denman in the Ice goal was not to be If the crowd were quiet early they were outdone however and was forced to make stunned when Melbourne’s Kevin Darcy was two important one-on-one saves after put in the box for a 2 and 10 for what was a mistakes from the Ice defence. crude check from behind. Yet another horrible check from behind, this As before, no further invite was needed time from the Bears, seemed to give the Ice for the Bears and with 1:45 remaining, the a boost even with Ice captain Vinnie Hughes Bears again made the most of the power play also going into the box making it four a side, and Kurtis Dulle turning on the lights with and, with 1:53 on the clock Powell from the another well-taken goal. Ice tied the score. Th e second period started scrappily from Th e Bears soaked up more pressure and both sides with missed passes and loss of seemed to do enough to sneak a shootout, possession from both teams, then with however in a remarkable fi nish Melbourne nine minutes remaining in the period Matt got the win they deserved after Baclig scored Armstrong from the Ice seemingly pulled a with only two seconds left on the clock giving goal back for the hosts with a laser beam of the Ice a stunning 3-2 victory. a shot that seemed to disturb the net and come back out, but none of the offi cials saw Th e crowd could hardly believe it and nearly it that way and play was allowed to continue melted the ice with noise. despite loud protests from the Ice bench. It was a fi tting result for the Ice who clearly Th e protests from the Ice were silenced only dominated possession and shots on goal but 30 seconds later when Jason Baclig rounded one could feel for Baerg in the Bears goal the goalie and snuck the puck in after being who put in a super-human performance. At put through by Jacques Pereault and Tommy the end of the weekend the Bears went home Powell, making the score 2-1 to the Bears. winless and the Ice now sits atop the table Th e third period started with the Ice on and ready to defend the Goodall Cup. DOCKLANDS APARTMENTS NEEDED NOW!
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