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Docklands News is proudly celebratingatinngg ankan you for all your support p.2 > Birthday School is a step closer By Bethany Williams

Docklands is a step closer to securing its own local primary school.

Places Victoria last month announced It’s a familiar story for many Docklands families, that it would seek bid proposals for the with children having to travel considerable development and operation of a privately- diff erences each day to get to schools that are run primary school in Docklands. just about bursting at the seams. A 2050 sqm site near the corner of Harbour A Department of Education and Early Esplanade and Dudley St, in Digital Harbour, Childhood Development (DEECD) feasibility has been earmarked for the project. study assessing the need for a school in the Docklands and North Melbourne area is yet While the news has been welcomed, some to be released. have questioned why the State Government hasn’t moved to deliver a public school for A DEECD spokesperson said the department Docklands’ growing population. was working with the relevant agencies to plan to meet the future infrastructure needs Resident, parent and Docklands Community of the growing Docklands community. Forum representative Janine Stanfi eld said she welcomed any school because it would “DEECD plans for new schools through the help to build the community. regular monitoring of residential growth, demographic change and enrolment trends, However, she said she would continue to to ensure that all schools demonstrate viable encourage the Education Department to long-term enrolments,” the spokesperson said. consider the need for a public, inclusive school in Docklands. “To enable the ideal breadth of curriculum and adequate classroom sizes within YMCA cleans up She also urged the department to reconsider schools, government primary schools school zoning in Docklands in the require a minimum long term enrolment of meantime. 450 students.” A team of volunteers from YMCA Docklands gave up their time to Ms Stanfi eld began campaigning for a local, Th e spokesperson said the department had clean up a neglected patch of riverbank last month. public primary school when she found out identifi ed areas with a higher immediate her now six-year-old son wasn’t zoned to demand for schools than Docklands, which attend any local state school. YMCA manager Andrew Ward and YMCA Th e team will continue to maintain the had been identifi ed in the state budget. riverbank over the next 12 months. staff er Elisa Spiller (pictured above) were Fortunately, he had been accepted into a In the 2013-14 budget, the State Government joined by fi ve other staff members for the For all the details see the full story on page 9 private school in South Melbourne, but this clean up. too was at capacity. Continued on page 2.

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To download our iPad app, Th at sentiment continues to drive our simply scan the QR code below: editorial decision-making. Th e Docklands News of June 2013 pays tribute to the original committee, some of whom are still active in our community: Lea and Paul O’Halloran, Irene Wasenko, Kirsten Howe, Peter and Lyn Kelly, Anthony and Kerry Scott, Wendy Gersh, Duean White and Docklands school campaigner Janine Stanfi eld and her son Ethan. Wanda Drozkowski. While the paper started life as a government publication, for the past six years it has School is a step closer been privately owned and relies entirely on advertising revenue. Continued from page 1. identifi ed a primary school as a priority. We also salute our loyal advertisers who has funded the land acquisition, planning Docklands Community Association have made this past decade of community connection possible. Together, we have and site preparation for a new primary president and forum representative Roger created something unique here in Docklands. school in Ferrars St, South Melbourne. Gardner said the news of a school was good for Docklands. Our community has changed dramatically Although the Docklands feasibility study over the journey and is constantly being is yet to be released, it’s widely accepted “We’re all agreed that we need a school. renewed with new people discovering it for amongst Docklanders that the need for a It’s overdue and we’re pleased with Places the fi rst timetime.. local primary school is apparent, with many Victoria’s action,” Mr Gardner said.. families moving out of Docklands when their Due to the size of the identifi ed site,e, PlacesPlaces OOurur ambitionambiti on i iss t too concontinueti nue t too serve t ththe DoDocklandsccklands community.communitmmunityy. children reach school age. Victoria is seeking a vertical model for ththee According to Places Victoria CEO Peter school. Seamer, Docklands is currently home to Th e school could be either a stand-alone-alone Our around 8000 residents and its population of development or part of a larger integratedegrated children aged 14 and under is predicted to development. reach 750 by 2016. Places Victoria is encouraging proposalsposals Mr Seamer said a school was identifi ed as that will make a positive contributionon to tthehhee a top priority for the community during community. consultation for the Docklands Community Bid proposals must be submitted by June 114,4, and Place Plan, released last year. with the outcome likely to be announcedunced iinn Birthday Th e Docklands Community Forum has also mid-to-late 2013.

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Please support our advertisers because without them we would have no Docklands News ISSUE 87 DOCKLANDS NEWS 3 Short-stay case is not over yet By Bethany Williams building and had appealed the building orders at the BAB. Despite a Supreme Court Following the BAB’s decision affi rming Council’s building orders, Mr Salter, with the decision to be handed down on support of the short-stay industry, lodged a May 30, the Watergate short- Supreme Court appeal. term apartment case is likely to Justice Beach heard the appeal over two days of hearings on May 23 and 24. continue. Mr Salter’s appeal was based on alleged errors of law in the BAB’s determination. Docklands Executive Apartment operator Paul Salter last month appealed in the Arguments from his lawyers included: Supreme Court the Building Appeals Board’s Th e BAB misinterpreted the defi nition of (BAB) decision to affi rm City of Melbourne building orders issued in 2011 to Watergate Class 2 by giving the term “dwelling” a short-stay apartment owners. temporal requirement; Docklands News understands that if the Th e BAB took into account irrelevant Supreme Court fi nds in Mr Salter’s favour, evidence about other apartments in the this would mean the return of the case to the building; and BAB. Th e BAB’s fi nding that the building And if the Supreme Court fi nds against notices were validly issued due to a him, Mr Salter said he would again take the change in use that caused danger to matter to a higher court. life was incorrect because there was no change in use and no evidence of danger. “Absolutely, I will continue. We, as a growing industry, need to have this matter resolved,” Th e BAB was not represented at the Supreme he said. Court but has indicated it will abide by its decision. Docklands News will report the Dion Newburn has a look at Victoria Harbour artwork Look. Supreme Court decision online at www. Th e City of Melbourne was represented at docklandsnews.com.au on May 30. the hearings and submitted that the BAB determination should be upheld. Th e next step would be the Supreme Court’s Take a closer look Court of Appeal and then the High Court. Submissions made by council’s included: Th e Watergate building is a Class 2 Th at the BAB had correctly interpreted If you took a walk along Victoria Harbour Promenade last residential building according to the the BCA and the evidence presented Building Code of Australia (BCA), but during the hearings; month chances are you came across a range of unique artworks. Council argued that short-stay apartments Th at the board had found that short-term fall within the Class 3 classifi cation, usually apartments were used more like a hotel; Rising, the Victoria Harbour Young Artists reserved for hotels and rooming houses. Look by Lauren Joelle Berkely was a one and Initiative returned to Docklands last month of the visually intriguing sculptures on Council’s 2011 building orders demanded Th at the use of the apartments as short- for its sixth year running. display along the promenade. owners comply with regulations applicable term accommodation was a change in to Class 3 buildings or stop trading. Th e exhibition featured seven artworks Th e cave-like structure invited viewers to use from what been initially planned created by students of sculpture and spatial step inside and take a moment out from Mr Salter operates his business, Docklands and approved and therefore the building practice at the Victorian College of the Arts. the surrounds of the city. Executive Apartments in the Watergate orders were necessary.

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Please support our advertisers because without them we would have no Docklands News 4 DOCKLANDS NEWS ISSUE 87 Ute attack on waterfront eatery By Sean Car

Vandals used a stolen car to smash in the front of Almina Cafe Bar on the waterfront under the ANZ Centre on May 2.

A red Holden rodeo ute traveled along the pedestrian shore-front extension off Collins St shortly after 4am before reversing three times into the front of the restaurant, which also damaged windows at a neighbouring business. After smashing multiple shop-front windows, the occupant of the vehicle then dispersed an unknown chemical substance inside the shop with the intention of starting a fi re, however the substance failed to ignite.

Th e two culprits then fl ed the scene on a Extensive damage was caused during the May 2 attack. motorbike before security arrived at the scene shortly after. Mr Ahmed said this was the second time his “But I can’t guarantee, there has to be a Snr-Sgt Rodger said police were unsure of Almina Restaurant owner, Nazem Ahmed, business had been attacked in four months, reason for it.” the motivation, but labelled it a brazen act. said he was fortunately sleeping in the with the previous incident currently being Snr-Sgt John Rodger, of Melbourne CIU, said “It would be quiet down here at four o’clock heard before the courts. premises at the time of the attack. police were investigating any links between in the morning but to come up and reverse “I’m very lucky I was in the shop,” he said. “Th e cops stopped three guys who are in the two attacks but said there was currently in such an open manner is a brazen attack.” “I was woken up at around 4.10 maybe and court already,” he said. nothing to suggest a link. He said police were continuing their analysis heard a big smash.” “For me I don’t have any problems with “We are still conducting the investigation of CCTV footage and forensic evidence and “I go put my clothes on straight away and go anyone I have no issues we have best there’s nothing that we know at this stage were calling on witnesses to contact Crime outside and they are running away on a bike.” customers.” which links them,” he said. Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Please support our advertisers because without them we would have no Docklands News ISSUE 87 DOCKLANDS NEWS 5 Real water colours

A day out on the water proved to be an inspiring jaunt for a group of artists in Docklands last month.

Around 40 artists enjoyed a boat tour around the harbour and port, getting an up-close view of enormous container ships. Th e tour, arranged by the Mission to Seafarers, aimed to provide budding and professional artists with some real-life inspiration in the lead up to the ANL Maritime Art Prize and Exhibition. Th e exhibition is held at the mission each October and features maritime-themed artwork. Following the tour, the group of artists had the opportunity to join in a painting session near the mission. Artist Julian Bruere displays his watercolour of the Mission to Seafarers building on Flinders St. Photo by Bill Reid. Docklands is a budget winner By Bethany Williams Mr Adams said City of Melbourne was agreed to a $300,000 one-year funding deal Th e plan to introduce a $5 charge for the fi nalising a long-term lease for the space with Destination Docklands. once free tourist shuttle has raised concerns. with Lindsay Fox. Destination Docklands had originally Docklands Chamber of Commerce President Docklands has received its best He said the rest of the $1 million would be requested $250,000 for core marketing and Stephen Clement said Docklands needed the council budget result ever, with used for smaller projects including movable $100,000 for event activation per year for the shuttle bus to continue to be free. landscapes and work towards the restoration next three years. “It’s a very attractive service at the moment the City of Melbourne set to of some of the heritage sheds that are sitting But Destination Docklands CEO Anita invest in a range of projects. under the Bolte Bridge. and the fact that council wants to introduce a Donnelly said she was happy with the fee really takes away from that,” he said. Th e budget also allows $50,000 for a feasibility agreement and said it showed City of Docklands will receive an $11.1 million study into a Docklands ferry service. Melbourne believed in Docklands and had “Th e chamber will be providing feedback infrastructure investment, according to last confi dence in the organisation. to council outlining our opposition to the According to councillor Kevin Louey, month’s council draft 2013-14 budget. introduction of a fee.” the study will look into the potential for She said council would assess a longer-term Th e fi rst budget of the council’s four-year a ferry service between diff erent ports in agreement but was unable to agree to the Lord Mayor Robert Doyle said he considered term allows $6.5 million for the completion Docklands. three-year proposal as part of the budget the charge to be a reasonable revenue lever. of the Docklands Library and Community deliberations because it only concerned a Th e localised service could potentially tie Cr Louey said he didn’t consider the amount Centre, $3.6 million for the Docklands one-year period. in with the larger scale western suburbs unreasonable compared to other operators. Boating and Family Services Hub and a commuter ferry service the State Government Additionally, $220,000 has been allocated in further $1 million to continue implementing He said council would monitor the shuttle is investigating and with WTC’s ferry service the budget for an enhanced winter activation projects from the Dockland Community and service and would re-evaluate if passenger between North Wharf and the city. program. Place Plan (DCPP). numbers dropped considerably. Mr Adams said the long-term view was that Th e Friday night winter fi reworks will be According to City of Melbourne director of Th e 2013-14 draft budget can be viewed on part of Harbour Esplanade would become a extended for fi ve extra weeks, running city design Rob Adams, the majority of the the council website, at council libraries, the ferry terminal. through July and August. DCPP funding will be spent on the Queens town hall and at the Docklands Hub. Written Lawn project at the Fox Classic Car Museum. Additionally, the City of Melbourne has Unfortunately it isn’t all good news. submissions will be accepted until June 7.

Please support our advertisers because without them we would have no Docklands News 6 DOCKLANDS NEWS ISSUE 87 Worldwide Scope to be deregistered Worldwide Scope Pty Ltd will be deregistered following a VCAT inquiry into the company’s business practices.

Th e company operated as a Century 21 Mr Abbas has been out of the country since franchise in Docklands for two years before January 2012. Consumer Aff airs began an investigation Accordingly, the VCAT inquiry into his role into the business and its director Ali Abbas in the trust fund irregularities was withdrawn in 2011. in March, with right of reinstatement if Mr It was alleged at the time that Mr Abbas Abbas returns to the country. received bonds in cash from multiple tenants, It is understood Mr Abbas is likely to face not however did not lodge the money with the only VCAT action but also criminal charges Residential Tenancies Bond Authority. Brock Brown, Liam Macey, Ella Vandevelde and Sophie Russell explored Docklands last month. should he return to Australia. It was also alleged that rents were paid in Th e inquiry into Worldwide Scope Pty Ltd cash and were not passed on to landlords. continued despite Mr Abbas’s absence and Thumbs up for Docklands As a result of the investigation, the Minister resulted in an order for the company to be for Consumer Aff airs froze Mr Abbas’s deregistered. Students from Oxley College in Chirnside Park visited Docklands agency trust account and appointed a manager to run the business. Jay Bisset, who had been identifi ed as last month to fi nd out more about the area’s development. Worldwide Scope’s remaining director, after Consumer Aff airs has received numerous Mr Abbas ceased to be a director in 2011, Th e year nine students examined Docklands’ Ella Vandevelde said the feedback from the claims to the Victorian Property Fund represented the company at the hearings. regarding unpaid rental monies and missing residential and commercial buildings and surveys was positive overall and many people residential tenancy bonds. But Mr Bisset said he believed he has been surveyed Harbour Town visitors about their interviewed had said they thought Docklands removed as a director of the company in Docklands experiences. had improved since their last visit. According to Consumer Aff airs lawyer November 2009 and had no knowledge of Kathryn Bannon, over $100,000 has already any wrongdoing of the company. been claimed from the Victorian Property Fund with over $40,000 worth of claims At a hearing on May 8, Ms Bannon said the currently being processed. director of Consumer Aff airs did not wish to proceed with imposing a monetary fi ne on Owners given access She said over $20,000 worth of claims relating Mr Bisset. to missing bonds would be processed Th e Conder Owners Corporation (OC) has granted facility following the end of multiple leases. “Th e consumer aff airs investigation did not fi nd any evidence linking him to being aware temporary access to owners who mounted VCAT action due to the According to immigration records referred of the wrongdoing of the company,” Ms to by Ms Bannon during the VCAT hearings, Bannon said. introduction of induction procedures. Presiding VCAT member Elizabeth Th e Conder OC made pool and gym Metro Real Estate trades as Grand Mercure Wentworth said the evidence before her induction mandatory in February this Docklands, a MAB Corporation serviced showed that Mr Bisset had believed at all year, with anyone who had not completed times that he was no longer a director of the apartment business that operates out of the the induction being denied access to the company. Conder. facilities. Mr Bisset said he intended to remove himself At a VCAT directions hearing on May 2, it Peter and Lyn Kelly, who operate as a director of the company. was decided that both matters would be Docklands Private Collection of heard together. Ms Bannon said Consumer Aff airs sought Apartments, own an apartment in the that Worldwide Scope be deregistered and building and launched VCAT action Th e Conder OC also submitted at the hearing permanently disqualifi ed from holding an privately on grounds of being denied their that access to the facilities would be granted estate agent license. rights as owners when they were prevented to the parties until a decision was reached. from using the facilities. VCAT member Wentworth agreed to this and A VCAT compulsory conference was said the orders would be made and provided Metro Real Estate had also launched VCAT scheduled for July 19 to determine if Former Docklands real estate agent Ali Abbas. in writing to each party. action against the OC. settlement could be reached.

Please support our advertisers because without them we would have no Docklands News ISSUE 87 DOCKLANDS NEWS 7 Grants for Chamber challengers community are champion rats Community groups are encouraged to apply for About 100 people took part in the fi rst ever Water Ratrace Corporate Challenge in Docklands last community grants of up to month. $20,000 as part of the City of Melbourne 2014 community Th e event, run by Destination Docklands, grants program. involved teams racing around Docklands and completing challenges in return for Th e $900,000 program provides grants for points at checkpoints across the suburb. not-for-profi t groups across Melbourne that Challenges included swimming laps of the work to improve Melbourne’s liveability. YMCA pool, pouring and drinking a beer, Last year the Docklands Community Garden getting a hole in one at mini-golf and sailing received a $2000 grant and the Docklands a boat to the middle of the harbour and back. Community Association received a $3000 Th e event was hosted by winners of grant as part of the program. season two of Th e Amazing Race Australia, “Th e City of Melbourne is home to more than Melburnians Shane Haw and Andrew Th oday. 93,000 people and hundreds of community And champion aerial skier Jacqui Cooper organisations all striving to make Melbourne competed with the OAMPS Insurance a great place to live,” Lord Mayor Robert Brokers team, giving them an Olympic edge. Doyle said. Teams battled the cold weather to make it “Th e local not-for-profi t community sector to as many checkpoints as possible before enhances our cultural fabric and supports returning to the Medallion Club at Etihad those in need,” he said. Stadium before the cut-off time. Community groups have until June 17 Th e Docklands Chamber of Commerce team, to apply for the grants. For more details made up of Bill Reid, Sally Hewitt, Shane see www.melbourne.vic.gov.au/ Scanlan and Sean Rogasch, took out the grantsandsponsorship. competition, winning a huge range of prizes. Th e Medi Awesomeness team and their prize-winning costumers. Ticketmaster was runner-up and Medi Awesomeness (from Medibank) was Destination Docklands CEO Anita Donnelly the organisation had received plenty of awarded for having the best costumes. said the event had been a great success and positive feedback from the teams involved.

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Business leader and Docklander George Kotzageridis is set to brave a cold night at Etihad Stadium next month to raise awareness of homelessness in Australia.

Mr Kotzageridis will join more than 100 diffi cult as others might. other CEOs, including Hatem Saleh from “It’s just one night. Don’t forget there are Docklands-based Atlantic Group [V], at the many people doing it every night,” Mr annual Victorian Vinnies CEO Sleepout on Kotzageridis said. June 20. George said he believed people should give Every night more than 100,000 Australians of themselves when they can. sleep rough. Just under half of these are women and around a quarter are less than GSK Group of Companies also sponsors 18 years old. children through World Vision and supports the Blue Ribbon Foundation. Th e sleep out asks CEOs to experience homelessness for a single night and, in doing “What goes around comes around. If you so, raise awareness and much-needed funds can help someone who needs it then you for homeless services. should,” he said. Mr Kotzageridis is CEO of GSK Group of According to George, it’s easy to forget that Companies, which works in catering, event many people who experience homelessness management, party hire, petroleum and have a story to tell. security. “If you look into the stories of the homeless He’s also lived in Docklands for the past six- you’ll fi nd that many are educated people, and-a-half years, fi rst at NewQuay and for perhaps they once were wealthy. It can the past four years at Yarra’s Edge. happen to anyone,” he said. Mr Kotzageridis said Yarra’s Edge was “Circumstances can change easily, defi nitely the best place to live in Docklands. especially if you don’t have any support,” he said. “It’s such a nice place to be. It’s quiet, not too busy and not much wind,” he said. Th e Vinnies CEO Sleepout will be held at Etihad Stadium and other locations around “It’s family-oriented and has a great the country on June 20. Donations can be community feel. Everyone knows each made at www.ceosleepout.org.au other.” Sleepout in order to help support the Vinnies George said he had a Boy Scout background, He decided to get involved in the CEO cause. so he didn’t think he’d fi nd the sleep out as progressive dinner at WTC Wharf WHEN Every Wednesday night (commencing 1st May 2013) TIME 6.6.30pm3 & 7.30pm sittings TICKETS $55 per person BOOKINGS (03) 9629 9228 laural @wtcmelbourne.com.au

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Destination Docklands has announced Dr David Cochrane as its new chairperson, following Clive Dwyer’s resignation.

Mr Dwyer stepped down from the role after accepting a position in the Middle East managing the destination program for Yas Island in Abu Dhabi. Dr Cochrane comes to the role with 30 years experience as an economist and accountant. He is currently the Melbourne leader for the economics, regulation and policy practice for Ernst and Young. He is also a member of the Commonwealth Government’s Investment and Regulatory Reform Working Group, which as been YMCA team cleans up established to identity actions to support the development of regional tourism assets. A team of volunteers from YMCA Docklands has adopted a neglected and polluted section of Until recently he was also a member of the riverbank. Dandenong Gardens Advisory Committee.

“I am excited to be elected as chair and plan Th e riverbank, next to the Webb Bridge near “I believe the Docklands community is Melbourne were working on plans to prevent to build on the previous strategies; bringing the YMCA gym at ANZ, was strewn with looking for more ways to engage in the rubbish from accumulating in the area new initiatives to activate the waterfront and rubbish before the team began its clean-up space, and want to be proud of saying they adjacent to the Jim Stynes Bridge connection developing new partnership opportunities on May 24. live or work in Docklands.” to Docklands. for Docklands,” Dr Cochrane said. Th e clean-up action was carried out as part Mr Ward said the project could also create a Apart from the environmental cleanup of a new YMCA Docklands Pride program by model for other businesses in the area which program, YMCA Docklands is also working seven staff , led by manager Andrew Ward. may want to start up a similar scheme but on other community initiatives. weren’t sure how to start. And they plan to continue to maintain the Over the past 12 months YMCA has provided site, having been granted a licence to act as “Th e point here is more about encouraging health and wellness services for asylum its custodian for 12 months. other companies to also have their own seekers. piece of Docklands, and engage their Th e YMCA has also forged partnerships with Mr Ward is also a representative on the employees,” Mr Ward said. Docklands Community Forum and started several charities that work with people who the Docklands Pride program to encourage “If we already know the path, then we can are homeless and suff ering disadvantage in volunteerism and pride in Docklands encourage others.” order to provide fi tness programs. amongst his staff . Places Victoria general manager Simon According to Mr Ward, there is no other Wilson said his organisation was supportive health club in Australia that is doing this “Dockands is a wonderful place to work and of YMCA’s clean-up initiative. level of community work. live, and this message doesn’t come through enough,” Mr Ward said. He said Places Victoria and City of

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Please support our advertisers because without them we would have no Docklands News 10 DOCKLANDS NEWS ISSUE 87 Tasty offering for No abandoned space funding for tourist A creative collective is set to transform the abandoned Waterfront City food court into service a unique art space. Docklands is no closer to Th e group has been off ered the space as attracting tourists from the part of Renew Australia’s Docklands Spaces project. city’s major visitor entry point Docklands Spaces allows creative projects as the City of Melbourne access to unleased spaces rent-free. has again deferred funding Properties are made available on a month- to-month basis, allowing landlords to a Western Gateway Visitor reclaim their property quickly, should they Service. get a commercial off er. Landlords bear no cost, with insurance Instead Council has allocated $50,000 in and overheads covered by not-for-profi t its draft 2013-14 budget for a “static trial Renew Australia, which is funded by City visitor service”, which would provide further of Melbourne, Places Victoria and MAB information to determine the best visitor Corporation. service model. So far Docklands Spaces has focused on Council has been discussing the idea of a Waterfront City premises but Places Victoria visitor service at Southern Cross Station general manager Simon Wilson said plans since 2011. were underway to expand into Harbour Town. Th e service would provide information to Th e group is the fourth project to move into visitors arriving to Docklands and other the piazza and has launched a fundraising areas surrounding the station. campaign to get its idea off the ground. A City of Melbourne spokesperson said James Wright is one of four people running council’s tourism branch undertook a trial the project and said the group aimed to visitor information service at Southern Cross transform the space into a free, public art Th e doors of the abandoned Waterfront City food court will soon open, according to James Wright. space for the community. Station during March and April this year. But it intends to maintain the food court be here for at least six months or even a year,” Th e food court has been collecting dust since Th e purpose of the trial was to establish style. “I think that’s what makes it quite Mr Wright said. its doors closed in 2010, but the group hopes the breadth and volume of visitor-related interesting,” Mr Wright said. the space can be revived and become a Th e team is attempting to raise $5000 in enquiries and was conducted as a mobile creative centre for Docklands. Th e team will also be holding its own order to transform the space into a vibrant service, operating in two locations. screenings, exhibitions and workshops. arts hub. Th eir project is called Docklands Th e spokesperson said almost 12,000 Community Arts and the space will be Other ideas for the space include Th ey’ve launched a campaign through crowd enquiries were recorded during the trial, a aff ectionately known as Th e Food Court. performance nights, collective meet-ups and funding website Pozible and as Docklands signifi cant proportion of which related to the News went to print had raised $1530. station and public transport issues. During the day it will be used as a public participatory dinners. Funds raised will be spent on material workspace, with free wi-fi , a coff ee cart, Although the Docklands Spaces project “Th e outcomes of the trial has raised a for interior design, outgoings including public book share and a public noticeboard. only allows a month-to-month agreement, number of questions around the most electricity and wi-fi , event equipment, a Mr Wright was hopeful the Docklands appropriate model under which the service And by night the space will become an public bookshelf and books, plants and Community Arts project would continue for would operate,” the spokesperson said. events space available for arts-related an indoor garden, coff ee cart hire and a while. activities. promotion and management of the space. Destination Docklands CEO Anita Donnelly Th e team aim to transform the food court “A lot of the offi ce spaces and shop fronts If you’d like to support the project you can said her organisation was supportive of a from lifeless to lively, fi lling the space with could easily be snapped up, but this is such pledge a donation at www.pozible.com/ visitor service at Southern Cross Station and greenery and plants. a specifi cally designed space, we hope we’ll docklands until June 15. welcomed the budget allocation.

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Please support our advertisers because without them we would have no Docklands News ISSUE 87 DOCKLANDS NEWS 11 Goddess Mazu protects Docklands

Emergency services were called to Docklands last month to deal with the fallout from a major boat collision in Victoria Harbour.

Fortunately there were no casualties, as the collision was fi ctional. Th e scenario aimed to test the emergency management and business continuity plans of the City of Melbourne and its partner agencies. Th e City of Melbourne hosted Exercise Mazu Library emerges from dock in Docklands last month with more than 100 people from diff erent agencies attending the Construction of the Docklands Library and Community Centre at Victoria Harbour is progressing, session. Th e exercise was named Mazu after the with the framework of the fi rst fl oor now clearly visible. indigenous Chinese goddess of the sea who is said to protect fi shermen and sailors. Th e $13 million library is being delivered Lease spokesperson, the development is According to the spokesperson, the next step Attendees included Victoria Police, through a partnership between Lend Lease, progressing well despite inclement weather. in the library’s construction is installation of Metropolitan Fire Brigade and VICSES, along electrical, mechanical and hydraulic services Places Victoria and City of Melbourne and Th e spokesperson said installation of the with the Port of Melbourne Corporation, is one of the key elements of the Docklands CLT was well underway, with both lift cores at level one. Melbourne Passenger Boat Association and Community and Place Plan. now completed. Construction of the Docklands Library and the Environment Protection Authority. Th e three-storey library is being constructed Th e spokesperson said work on the level one Community Centre is due for completion in Local businesses including ANZ, National using cross-laminated timber (CLT) and columns, beams and suspended fl oors was late 2013 and is set to open to the public in Australia Bank and Etihad Stadium were also reclaimed hardwood. According to a Lend also underway. March 2014. involved.

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Docklands-based charity Th e Big Umbrella this month launches a national campaign to rescue Th is month’s Hub Lunchbox Vietnamese girls from sex slavery in China. session off ers Docklands Th e Big Umbrella founder Justin Dickinson “One particular girl’s recount was that on residents and workers the has just returned from fi ve months in her fi rst day she was made to ‘service’ 47 opportunity to learn Michael Vietnam where he was exposed to the work men. She said that she was about to kill of the Blue Dragon Children’s Foundation. herself on that day. However, she did not Jackson’s iconic ‘Th riller’ Blue Dragon’s primary purpose is to rescue want to die without seeing her parents and dance. Vietnamese girls who are sold into slavery siblings.” across the border in China, however its reach “A few years will go by, she will then Dance instructor Alana Everett will visit the is restricted because of a lack of available be sold all around China to other less Hub to teach attendees the famous routine. fi nancial aid. $1000 each rescue and this means that more expensive brothels where she could Th e dance became a famous part of pop “It was a no brainer for me, I was determined children will be freed from garment factories service up to 50-70 men a day.” culture after it featured in the 1983 music that when we got home, we would be able and more traffi ckers will be arrested and “If she becomes pregnant they make her video for the Michael Jackson song of the raise $52,000 in a year to fund one rescue a imprisoned. have an abortion, after this happens, she week,” Mr Dickinson said. same name. “Th e traffi ckers in Vietnam will court a young will be made to go back to work within “It’s mind-blowing that in 2013, slavery has woman for one year or so … they deceive hours of the operation.” “It is completely satisfying to be able to now overtaken arms traffi cking to become learn such an iconic dance in a short them, playing the role of a trustworthy and “Some girls are then sold to a boat out at the world’s second largest criminal activity, period of time, and to arrive at a place of loving partner for up to 12 months. It all sea, she will never return from this. Locked behind drug traffi cking,” he said. accomplishment and gratifi cation. It is fun, seems very normal until, one day they take a in a room and made to service sailors day it is energetic and it is absolutely thrilling,” “World-wide, more than 30 million people ‘holiday’ or ‘go shopping in China. Here she and night until her small body can’t take it Alana said. are living a life of abuse, rape, malnutrition, will be sold by her ‘boyfriend’ to a brothel for any more.” beatings, forced labour and exhaustion with as little as US$2000,” Mr Dickinson said. “She will eventually die from this abuse Hub Lunchbox sessions are free but little to no hope of ever escaping.” “If she is a virgin the brothel can sell her two and her body will be dumped overboard, bookings are essential. “Our crowd funding Campaign 147 aims or three times the normal price. Once she is with no papers and no passport, no one To book contact the Hub on 8622 4822. to give the power back to the people. We no longer a virgin the brothel will then give will ever know of this crime.” are looking for just 147 people to sacrifi ce her very painful surgery to make her a virgin When: Th ursday, June 13 from 12.30 pm until a $1 a day for next 365 days so that these again, they continue this process three or To enlist in the fi ght for humanity go to 1.15 pm. girls can be rescued from a terrible fate as a four times before her body can not take the www.thebigumbrella.org/campaign-147 sex slave in Chinese brothels. It only costs surgery anymore.” or contact Mr Dickinson on 0426 816 456. Where: Th e Hub, 80 Harbour Esplanade.

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Please support our advertisers because without them we would have no Docklands News ISSUE 87 DOCKLANDS NEWS 13 40,000 Docklands workers ... and rising More than 6000 new workers will move into Docklands offi ces this month.

Th e Marsh Mercer building at Collins Mr Wilson said that by the end of the year, Square will welcome 2000 workers while the completion of EXO, Forte and Th e Quays 4500 NAB employees will move into the would deliver a further 632 apartments, new offi ce at 700 Bourke St. while Docklands’ worker population would According to Places Victoria general reach about 40,000. manager Simon Wilson the level of “Upon completion in approximately 2025, construction in Docklands is outpacing Docklands is anticipated to have attracted development elsewhere in the CBD. $17.5 billion in private sector investment He said there were currently nine projects and have a residential population of 20,000 under construction with a development and worker population of 60,000,” Mr Wilson value of $1.8 billion. said.

India enlightens 4500 Nab employees will move into the new offi ce at 700 Bourke St. By Bethany Williams

Docklands local Ashleigh Streeter has returned from a “surreal” trip to India with hope of continuing to advocate for some of the country’s most vulnerable people.

Ms Streeter, 19, was an intern with World who had been helped by World Vision’s work Vision when the opportunity arose to travel and heard stories of hardships but also about to India with its youth movement, VGen. how lives had been changed. She and seven other VGen representatives “So many people thanked us because we from around Australia travelled with two represented the organisation that’s helped World Vision staff ers to some of India’s them get out of poverty, get an education poorest communities in Delhi, Jaipur and and given them hope for the future,” she Kanpur. said. For some, the thought of India conjures “Th ey were very honest with us. It’s defi nitely images of Bollywood fi lms, spicy curries not all about songs and dances,” Ms Streeter and the Taj Mahal, but Ms Streeter and her said. HAPPY HOUR companions were exposed to a much more After returning from India, part of her role mon-thurs 5-6pm gritty version of India. Free Live Music every Friday, friday 4-6pm as a VGen representative was to share her Saturday and Sunday. “It was diff erent going into the communities experience and advocate for the need for $3 pots and getting the real story,” Ms Streeter said. continued support of foreign aid. Monday night – burger night $10 $5 house spirits and wine Tuesdays – Parma night - $16 Th is included speaking to girls her own age Ms Streeter has continued her internship Wednesdays – Porterhouse steak $16 $10 steak! who had been abused and others who had with World Vision and has spoken with her mon-fri – 12-6PM entered into arranged marriages and had local Rotary club, university group and old Wednesdays in JUNE – TRIVIA! children before the age of 16. high school to share her experiences and to 7-730 Start. Hundreds of dollars in prizes! reinforce the importance of their support. Th ey also visited a World Vision project working with drug-addicted street children, She said her experience had given her a new Like us on Facebook and receive discounted drinks, specials and who often started out sniffi ng glue before perspective and had made her appreciate live music updates. moving on to harder substances. what she had so much more. Special live music Event, Locked and loaded 8th June Although these experiences were Ms Streeter is studying international politics confronting, they provided an understanding and hopes to pursue a career with an 28 NewQuay Promenade Docklands of the need for the work NGOs such as World organisation such as World Vision. 03 9670 3442 Vision do. “I’d really like to do something on an [email protected] Th e group visited people and communities international scale.”

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Th ere are only 16 places left for this month’s Docklands News Networking Lunch on June 21 at Va Bene on Central Pier. Docklands

Th e networking lunch is a quarterly event and is a great way to meet Docklands business owners and stakeholders. SCIENCE As usual, the cost of the lunch will be $60. Bookings and payments need to be received by June 14. There is a reason for helmets To book ring Docklands News on 8689 7979 or email [email protected]. Research published in the Medical Journal of Australia last month Th e lunch will include a three-course found that bicycle riders who don’t wear helmets were close to sharing-style menu featuring: Chef’s seasonal selection entrées; Chef’s choice 6 per cent more likely to sustain a head injury or a severe head pizza and pasta selection; a desert trio injury, compared with law-abiding cyclists who wear helmets. option; along with beer, wine, soft drinks, tea and coff ee. Before you scoff at that statistic, the study the Government’s announcement wasn’t also found that medical costs for injured backed by research or concern for cyclist cyclists without a helmet were on average safety. close to $50,000 more expensive than Rather, it was about ensuring that they the medical cost for injuries obtained by Icehouse to host nationals raised revenue from the languishing bike cyclists with a helmet. share system by removing the perceivable Helmets defi nitely aren’t worn for good hindrance of buying a helmet. Docklands’ Icehouse is set to host the Australian Figure Skating looks. Th e scientists’ fi ndings are an Championships later this year. affi rmation of the public and individual According to statistics compiled in the benefi t of mandatory bike helmet laws, Access Docklands plan: A strategy for the which are enforced in Victoria. Docklands transport network, the research Th e championships will be held at the Victoria since 1999. is pertinent to residents of Docklands, given Th e published journal supports a decision Icehouse between November 30 and that they ride their bikes to work twice as Th e event holds extra importance for announced by roads minister Terry December 5 and is expected to attract much other residents of wider metropolitan senior skaters as their performance at the Mulder (reported in last month’s issue around 600 of Australia’s best fi gure skaters. Melbourne. nationals can determine representation at of Docklands News) that 200 free bike Th e event was last held at the Icehouse in international events including the World helmets would be circulated through the David Sibenaler is a Docklands Resident and 2010 and prior to that hadn’t been held in Championships. RACV bike share system. Th at being said, science communicator.

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friend’s backyard, free at last from the on for miles as we sat and listened to the and with food possibly available, the thought Storm confi nes of the car. soothing sounds of breaking waves each day was much more enticing than the prospect until the sun went down. of a cold snack in a wet tent. By Susan Wells Parties were popular on the weekends and much rock ’n’ roll took place, being After a few days, however, the weather After the pub, we arrived back at the caravan the nature of things in the 70s. Sunday turned. A storm was on its way. Black clouds park hoping the tent might have dried out Continuing our journey west, sessions at Th e Charles were a must and the fi lled the sky as the howling wind whipped a bit and we could crawl into our warm home stereo pumped out our music loudly. up loose sand across the beach and tossed sleeping bags and comfy blow-up beds, but Jenni, Cruiser and I arrived in Brian Ferry and Roxy Music, Santana, Led waves into the cliff face at the edge of the alas! Th e tent was fl at in a wet heap, blown Perth to visit friends. Zeppelin, Doobie Brothers, Rolling Stones all caravan park. over by the fi erce winds. boomed out frequently, possibly all over the By late afternoon the wind and the rain We grabbed our bedding and jumped neighbourhood … We stayed for three months visiting all had turned the campsite into a mud pool, back into the Corolla where we all spent a the sights and making the most of Perth’s Moving on from Perth, we headed north to although the tent was still standing. We crowded night. Next day, storm over, tent beautiful city beaches. Cruiser loved our Kalbarri. Th e white sandy beach stretched decided to take off to the pub. Warmer, drier only partially dry, we again headed north …

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One of Docklands’ fi rst residents celebrated her 80th birthday last month.

Barbara Rowe has lived in Docklands for almost 11 years and has seen the suburb grow from its earliest days. “I feel like a pioneer, I’ve seen it from the start,” she said. Barbara can remember looking out from her apartment balcony in NewQuay and watching hot air balloons take off from the site where the NAB building now sits. And as Docklands has grown, Barbara has kept a record. Since moving to Docklands she’s created scrapbooks with information and news clippings about the area. “Th e books have gotten quite full,” Barbara said. Barbara’s scrapbooks even feature a friend’s photos of Docklands taken in the 1940s. But even without pictures, Barbara can remember the Docklands that once existed. “I still remember it from years ago as a small child being driven along Footscray Rd and looking across,” she said. “But back then I never once thought I would one day live here.” Before moving to Docklands, Barbara and her husband Trevor lived on a bush mountain block in Tasmania. Of course moving to Docklands was quite a big change, but now Barbara says she can’t imagine living anywhere else. And Docklands has proved to be the perfect place for Barbara to continue to explore her artistic fl air. She said she often collected interesting bits and pieces from around Docklands. A curled and tangled piece of wire she collected on one of her walks is just one of Apart from the creative scavenging the building, but there are so many young the interesting pieces that adorns the walls of opportunities, Barbara has also found people around and I think they help keep me Barbara’s apartment. Docklands to be the perfect place to make young,” she said. plenty of friends. “I love rusty pieces and always keep my eyes And many of the friends she had made out for wire.” “I’ve made so many friends here, more over her time in Docklands joined her to friends than anywhere else,” she said. celebrate her birthday last month. She said whenever she goes for a walk in Docklands she always keeps her eyes on the From the local craft group, to random For Barbara, all of the elements that make ground, in search of the next unique piece. meetings in the lift and foyer, Barbara said up Docklands have made it a home she can’t DOCKLANDER she’s gathered a wide group of friends over imagine leaving. “I’ve got some of the old pieces of the wharf the past decade. Profi le by that I haven’t put together yet. But to me “I often ask myself ‘if you left where would Bethany Williams that’s sort of important, it’s history.” “I sometimes think I must be the oldest in you go?’ and I simply don’t have an answer.”

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privacy, vista provision and wind tunnel on by the panel in advance of the meeting. keep abreast of planning. reduction. Another key issue is the complete Proposers should be identifi ed under each Greetings everybody. A serviced apartment operator has lodged lack of transparency and community item. Hopefully consensus can be achieved an appeal to the Supreme Court against the consultation. despite the varying objectives of members. Th ere’s quite a lot going on as usual. Building Appeals Board decision against the operation of serviced apartments in Our DCA “Meet and Greet” party arranged An example at the moment is a controversial Th e agenda for the May meeting contained Watergate. Th e hearing outcome is awaited. for Th ursday, July 25 is getting closer. Th e major development in Docklands which was a couple of items not directly related to venue is Th e Nixon in Bourke St opposite found out about only through a backdoor community needs. It was found that the Finally you may be aware that the extension Etihad Stadium. Invitations will be issued to source, despite it having been under review inclusion of one item relating to a developer of the Collins St tramline is under way. Th is everybody closer to the event. by both Places Victoria and the council. was requested by a council manager. will facilitate access to the new community centre and library, due for completion by Places Victoria has called tenders for A justifi ed objection has been lodged, Th e second suggestion is that matters December. provision of a primary school in Docklands despite the fact that the Minister, Matthew discussed privately beforehand by the panel much to the delight of parents here with Guy, who has sole approval authority, should be reported at the public meeting. If any reader would like to become a young children. It is for a private school does permit objections for anything over Matters discussed are not momentous member of the DCA or has any suggestions which appears to indicate a lack of 25,000 sqm, which applies to most of the or secret and should be reported for they wish to put forward regarding activities government funds for a state school. developments in Docklands. Community transparency. If the panel is or is not in or issues, they are welcome to contact us on groups around Melbourne are “up in arms” agreement on something then let it be docklandscommunityassociation@gmail. Th e DCA works in with other community against this system. We are awaiting a said. Additionally, there should be less com groups in the city, with particular emphasis response from Places Victoria. presentations and more discussion. on planning and infrastructure. A meeting If you would like to talk to me about arranged with Minister Guy has been Local state member Jennifer Kanis has asked A West Melbourne community group has any aspect you are welcome to call me postponed for a couple of months due to to meet with the DCA – a date is yet to be approached the DCA to initiate liaison on 0412 097 706. You can also keep other commitments. arranged. for a combined on-going review of the up with things on our website www. redevelopment of the E-Gate rail area. Th is is docklandscommunityassociation.com Key issues include high-rise density, traffi c It has been said the Docklands Community important as it aff ects both West Melbourne density and lack of parking, which are Forum is still fi nding its feet. I think it is time Regards to all and Docklands, in terms of residential and particularly relevant to Docklands. for some change and more control by the commercial development, open space and Roger Gardner panel members. Pressure is being applied to make developers a possible bridge connecting the two areas. President DCA adhere to government guidelines in terms I suggest the following: fi rstly that the It is early days yet as the existing rail leases of spacing, overshadowing, sunlight, agenda should be reviewed and signed off don’t expire till next year but we need to

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Quest Docklands put on excellent chamber members. RSVP now to admin@ team the length and breadth of Docklands Your chamber correspondent conferencing facilities that allowed the docklandscc.com.au in search of their challenges. What a great presentation to proceed eff ectively and way to get people out to see what there is Th e chamber is planning a number of is overseas at present, fi ling a light breakfast of fresh pastries, fruit, in Docklands. Th e really good news for the business events for the next 12 months. coff ee and tea was provided. Th e chamber Docklands Chamber of Commerce team was this report in the wee hours of Th ese are tailored to provide all businesses would like to acknowledge the generosity of that, with the combined local knowledge in Docklands opportunities to keep abreast a Scottish morning north of Brendan du Kamp from Quest Docklands for of emerging trends, changes in legislation, of our team members, we had the home- making this possible. Edinburgh. what is happening in Docklands and ground advantage and beat a very strong June is upon us and with that comes end to put businesses in touch with other fi eld to win the inaugural Docklands Water Th ere have been some interesting activities of fi nancial year obligations. Th e chamber businesses. For more information visit www. RatRace 2013. is hosting another presentation for our for your chamber to report. docklandscc.com.au or contact admin@ Th e event successfully engaged local members to help you understand some docklandscc.com.au businesses, who provided the challenges and Th is month we held a breakfast event, hosted changes to the superannuation legislation enabled them to engage with the many other by Quest Serviced Apartments, to run a as well and introducing you to some new Th e chamber would like to acknowledge the participating business teams. Th e chamber training program for businesses to show how member benefi ts being off ered to the work that Destination Docklands does to would like to congratulate Destination easy and cost eff ective it is to promote your chamber by AMP, one of Australia’s largest facilitate visitation to Docklands. Docklands Docklands, particularly Anita Donnelley and product off ering through the VisitVictoria superannuation providers. is an emerging precinct and Destination marketing machine. By taking advantage Docklands is a vital factor in marketing Danielle Phyland, for putting on this great Th is presentation will be held at the AMP of a low cost subscription to VisitVictoria, the precinct. And so it was on Friday, May event, and we look forward to participating offi ces, 750 Collins St, at 5.45pm on Tuesday, businesses can get good tourist exposure 17, Destination Docklands ran an event in the growth of this discovery event! June 11. Presenters will include: VECCI to of discovery that encouraged teams from through the national tourism marketing discuss superannuation changes and how Don’t forget to come and welcome winter many local businesses to get out and fi nd programs. Th e morning was presented by they aff ect you; Chamber member and to Docklands on Saturday, June 1 and enjoy Docklands. James Callander from Tourism Victoria, legal fi rm, Tolhurst Druce and Emmerson, the free Family Fun Day that Destination who took participants through the simple will introduce legal services it can off er A series of challenges were set and Docklands will host with many fun activities process of registration and lodging eff ective to local businesses and provide some participants had to solve simple clues and on the NewQuay Piazza between 2pm and marketing material to support your business practical legal advice to business owners; fi nd the locations where the challenges 6pm. Let us embrace another fabulous and promote events to attract visitors. and AMP will introduce a special off er for were met. Th e challengers had to travel as a season in the Docklands calendar!

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North Wharf and the World Trade Centre are researching our formation, history and foundation Shopping boycott to hopefully create a new precinct – one which engages its communities and heritage. In researching that, we have looked at 13-bloack area within the west side of Lower the Yarra River, and Docklands waterfronts My wife and I have lived in world’s best examples of architecture and Manhattan. play an important gateway role to our city iconic projects that have created a sense and opportunity of support to its history and Th e port authority selected Seattle-born Docklands for over six years. of purpose and have respected their heritage. architect Minoru Yamasaki to design heritage and foundation. the project, together with a team of top At North Wharf, the World Trade Centre We are now fi nding it impossible to function Examples can be found by looking at the engineers and architects. Less than two years has its own goal to recreate its modern-day within our normal daily routines due to the various world trade centres around the and more than 100 design concepts later, the history and has researched its past from the current environment in a suburb in which world. port unveiled the $525 million World Trade establishment of Melbourne. we are ratepayers. Center plan to the public. Th e modern-day story of world trade As it embarks on a journey to create a It is impossible to collect from and generally centres began in the Port of New York in It was a complex of six buildings comprising renewed waterfront on the Yarra River, it use the post offi ce due to the lack of the 1950s, when several visionary New 10 million square feet of offi ce space. At its has discovered rich heritage in the original parking (including the overzealous parking Yorkers planned to make downtown core were the Twin Towers which, at 110 trading cargo shed, maritime infl uences and attendants). Manhattan the home of world commerce. stories each, would become the world’s a foundation role as a gateway to our city. tallest skyscrapers. Public sentiment ran Similarly, we are fi nding it almost impossible At the helm was Chase Manhattan Bank Th ere is no better example of that rich heritage from astonishment at the sheer size of the to visit both Woolworths and our chemist. chairman David Rockefeller who founded than the Mission to Seafarers building, and its towers, to both thrill and dismay at their important role of providing support to both its We have now decided to carry out all the the Downtown-Lower Manhattan monolithic, modern design. heritage and to the community, as well as its above in South Melbourne, where there is Development Association with several New vital support to seafarers. parking and our patronage is appreciated. York-based chief executives. Together, the Today the World Trade Center New York, group created a plan to unify and revitalise some 11 years on from being destroyed As Melbourne focuses more on its We would encourage other local ratepayers their downtown areas, capitalising on the in a terrorist attack, is rebuilding its international trade, through its major to do the same. city’s global economic leadership. history with the second major Tower 1 expansion of the Port of Melbourne, the role nearing completion. It anchors the global Other ratepayers in other suburbs have Th e Port of New York partnered this of neighboring precincts, and particularly headquarters of media company Condé Nast. parking concessions in the form of permit ambitious trade centre project with a the Mission to Seafarers, is vital. zones. Why not permits for Docklands vision to create opportunity to “stimulate Th ere are more than 300 world trade centres With the World Trade Centre, we hope ratepayers? the fl ow of commerce through the port.” around the world and more are being to play an important centerpiece role in developed, particularly throughout China. supporting our city via the opportunity Derek Markham It was also a chance for the agency to which exists to link our trade and maritime revamp the faltering trans-Hudson Th e Port of Melbourne hosts Australia’s past within the evolution of the new North commuter rail lines, complete with a largest container port, with almost 3 million Wharf precinct. thriving new Lower Manhattan business containers per year and is set to expand the Send your letters to destination to link to. $80 billion trade and more then double its Andrea Fleming, CEO Mission to Seafarers [email protected] activity over the coming decade. In 1962, the idea gained momentum with Philip Hill, Group Strategic Director Asset1 the US Government, with sights set on a Like great cities of the world, North Wharf, WTC

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“A buyer in Docklands is not only looking for take on the business. industry and are very passionate about somewhere to live, they want to know what Docklands.” According to local real estate “It’s been a fantastic opportunity to look at the future of Docklands is going to look like,” the business from a diff erent perspective and You can fi nd Lucas Real Estate at Shop 1, 401 professional Glen Lucas, local he said. strategise where we want to take the business Docklands Drive in NewQuay or at 62 River knowledge is what sets his “Th at’s certainly part of the information and look for diff erent opportunities,” Glen Esplanade at Yarra’s Edge. Call 9091 1400 business apart from other we’re able to provide and give comfort to said. for the NewQuay Offi ce or 9645 1199 for the buyers about where Docklands is heading.” Yarra’s Edge offi ce. Docklands agencies. “Th ese guys are open to learning about the Glen said another element that set Lucas Glen has been living and breathing Real Estate apart from other Docklands Docklands real estate for the past decade. agencies was its market share. He opened Lucas Real Estate in NewQuay “We certainly are the leading agent in 10 years ago after noticing the need for an Docklands. We sell more property, we lease more property and we’re more active in the agency-style business that was separate to area,” he said. the developers. As the fi rst independent agency in the area And he’s has spent the past 10 years growing and having now operated for 10 years, Glen his own business and, at the same time, said Lucas Real Estate was now well known watching Docklands grow. amongst the local community. Starting out with a team of just two, Lucas He said the business had been involved with Real Estate has now grown to employ around charities in the areas and hoped to continue 25 people. Th e business moved to a bigger this involvement. offi ce at Yarra’s Edge in 2006 and later opened a second premises in NewQuay. “We’re very fortunate to be a business that has grown along with Docklands so we do Having worked in the area since the early want to give a bit back,” Glen said. days of Docklands development, Glen is well versed on everything Docklands. He believes Having clocked up almost 30 years in the it’s this factor that allows Lucas Real Estate to real estate industry Glen certainly has provide superior service to vendors, buyers the experience and expertise to lead the and renters in Docklands. business. Th e business aims to provide a personalised At the same time, the recent promotion service that meets the individual needs of of some of the agency’s “young guns” into each and every client. director roles has provided Glen with a new Th e Lucas Real Estate team. THE LOCAL LEGAL IDENTITIES

at chamber functions. Th ey conduct detriment. Every once in a while it is good to practice. Th e fi rm is no nonsense and prides Over the past two years local an increasing amount of legal work for have a reminder about the sorts of legal issues itself on off ering an excellent legal service at individuals and businesses in the area. Due you should consider and action in both your a cost eff ective price. law fi rm, Tolhurst Druce to this exposure, they are gaining a unique private and professional life,” Mr Webster said. Th e fi rm off ers a full range of services & Emmerson (TDE), has appreciation of the joys and challenges TDE’s monthly advertisements in Docklands including: conveyancing and property law; of living, working and operating in one of invested time in getting to know News have also been of interest to readers. wills, probate and the administration of Melbourne’s newest suburbs. Docklands and the individuals Each month a TDE lawyer answers a estates and trusts; all areas of family law, On June 11, TDE is pleased to be co-hosting question of interest to the local community. commercial and business law matters; and businesses that make up the chamber’s networking evening. Along Th e range of questions illustrates the together with litigation and dispute our locality. with VECCI and AMP, TDE is to present an breadth and depth of expertise to be found resolution services. overview of issues of relevance to business at the fi rm, as well as introducing TDE proprietors and individuals – with a particular practitioners to readers. Th e lawyers at Tolhurst Druce & Emmerson Becoming a part of the community is emphasis on end of fi nancial year matters. are all highly skilled. Partners of the fi rm important to Tolhurst Druce & Emmerson. “Our Q & A advertising format in Docklands have decades of experience in their area of Th e fi rm views Docklands as the suburb Paul Webster, a partner at TDE, is to give a News has been a great way to showcase our practice. Several practitioners are accredited most geographically accessible to its offi ce, presentation on the importance of keeping ability to the Docklands community. Often, it specialists in their fi elds of expertise by which is positioned at the western end of the your own personal legal aff airs in order. Th e is diffi cult for a professional services firm to the Law Institute of Victoria. Th eir ethic overview will also encompass issues that display their expertise. It is our aim to make city. Situated on the corner of Bourke and of, “working with individuals, families and William streets, TDE’s offi ces can be easily individuals need to consider in their roles as ourselves and our abilities more tangible to business,” explains the all-round nature of accessed by Docklanders either by a short executives and business owners. current and prospective clients,” Mr Webster the legal services they provide. stroll or tram ride. said. “After nearly 30 years as a solicitor, I regularly Tolhurst Druce & Emmerson As a member of the Docklands Chamber of see individuals who are excellent business Th ere is nothing pretentious about Tolhurst Commerce, Tolhurst Druce & Emmerson owners and operators, but who neglect their Druce & Emmerson. In some respects it is Level 3, 520 Bourke Street, Melbourne partners and staff are regular attendees own personal legal aff airs – often to their what you would expect from a suburban law Ph: 9670 0700 www.tde.com.au

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DOCKLANDS WRITERS DOCKLANDS SUNDAY MARKET Last Tuesday of the month Winter markets on the third Sunday of the Th e Hub, 80 Harbour Esplanade month - June 16, July 21 and August 18. “Writerly” issues, workshopping, author NewQuay Promenade talks and fun. Discover treasures from the hoards of Enquiries to: jane.x.hutchinson@gmail. some of Melbourne’s fi nest antique and com or at Th e Hub. pre-loved specialists, including art, retro- clothing, vintage books and car-boot sales.

DOCKLANDS WELCOMES WINTER LUNCHTIME TABLE TENNIS MELBOURNE SUNRISE PROBUS CLUB Saturday 1st June, 2pm - 6pm Wednesday and Fridays First Th ursday of the month, 10:00am NewQuay Plaza Th e Hub, 80 Harbour Esplanade Wharf Hotel, Siddeley Street Docklands welcomes winter on Saturday 1 Cost: No charge. Probus Clubs for men and women over 50. June with a family fun day embracing the Table tennis continues to grow in Come along, keep your mind active, meet breeze with free kite making workshops popularity. BYO lunch. new friends while enjoying activities and and other children’s activities from 2pm For details 8622 4822 or shared interests. Contact Carol on 9646 -6pm at NewQuay Piazza. [email protected] 5256 or [email protected]

DOCKLANDS TOASTMASTERS FINE LINE DRAWING AND BOTANICAL FREE TAI CHI CLASSES ART CLASSES Every 2nd and 4th Monday of the month At the winter markets on the third Th e Hub, 80 Harbour Esplanade Monday and Th ursday Sunday of the month - June 16, July 21 Boost your public speaking and Th e Hub, 80 Harbour Esplanade and August 18. leadership skills. Th e University of the 3rd Age off ers two 10am and 11am, New Quay Promenade Contact: email docklandstoastmasters@ classes on Mondays and Th ursdays. To Visit www.docklandssundaymarket. yahoo.com.au or visit www.docklands. make an enquiry regarding the classes, com.au or call 0412910496 for more freetoasthost.org please ring U3A on 9639 5209 information.

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YOGA IN THE DOCKLANDS DRAGON MASTERS DRAGONBOATING CITY ON A HILL Th e Hub, 80 Harbour Esplanade Wednesdays at 5.30pm Church Services Cost: $20 per class or and Saturdays at 8.30am Sunday 8.45am, 10.30am, 6pm. $175 for a ten-class pass. Shed 2 North Wharf Road Hoyts, Melbourne Central Victoria Harbour (Melways map 2E B6) Hatha Yoga suitable for all ages and levels Sunday evening 6pm of experience. Phone Brooke McGlinchey Dragon Masters has something for anyone. Arrow on Swanston (488 Swanston St) on 0403 668 705 or muditayogamelb@ Please contact Jeff Saunders 0417 219 888 gmail.com email Jeff [email protected] or Contact cityonahill.com.au visit www.dragonmasters.com.au

JEWISH MYSTICISM… A WEEKLY INSIGHT ALMA DOEPEL SUPPORTERS MONTHLY MELBOURNE FLAMES DRAGON BOAT CLUB SAUSAGE SIZZLE Every Th ursday, 7.30pm Every Sunday 8.30am for 9.00am start Th ird Saturday of every month Chabad Jewish Community Centre, 198 Shed 2, North Wharf Rd, Victoria Harbour 5pm - 7pm Clark St, Port Melbourne We paddle and train hard and have a lot Alma Doepel Restoration Site Shed 2, North Th e path of life is full of hidden treasure ... of fun doing it. Come and see what all Wharf Road, Victoria Harbour, Docklands. Do you know how to fi nd it? the fuss is about for three free paddling Learn about our restoration project and Please contact Rabbi Shlomo Nathanson sessions - no commitment, no questions see if you would like to get involved. 0433 810 313 or [email protected] asked. www.melbournefl ames.com.au

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It is no surprise to learn that you both came together very quickly. Wade aff ects your eighth house, so his very presence What are the working Wade Danielle makes you feel deeply bonded. Both of dynamics of your relationship? Your North Node is in Taurus and so in this Your North Node is in Capricorn and so in you would have felt a sense of spiritual or lifetime you are working toward acquiring this lifetime you are here to learn to move soul-mate connection. Th e relationship makes both of you feel safe and sure. Check the astrological charts by emailing great wealth, comfortable stability, a home away from the Cancer energy (opposite to Wade also has a positive eff ect on your yours and your partner’s birth date and time and a family that you can provide for and take Capricorn and your south node) and to move Mars and that means that he drives you to [email protected] care of. In order to do this though, you need towards the Capricorn energy. Th e Cancer to let go of the energy that always wants to energy is all about home and nurturing. to achieve your deepest goals. Mars is Our attraction to others is usually more empower your partner and start to empower Being a stay-at-home mum is the theme where we naturally push forward. Yours dynamic than we know. When our north yourself before you seek to bond deeply. You of Cancer. Nurturing and feeding others, is in Taurus, so the two of you both desire node and south nodes connect strongly, a truly ache for a life-long mate and the comfort taking care of others – often at the expense the good things in life and Wade naturally karmic type of relationship begins. It is not of consistent, dependable companionship. You of your own wellbeing – is not healthy for helps you to achieve this. For Wade’s always comfortable or easy but it is binding will achieve that and more in this lifetime once you. Danielle, you will fi nd your joy and part, you aff ect his fourth house. Th e because each of us has something the you decided that it is your partner that needs to fulfi llment in worldly achievements in this fouth house is all about home and family other partner wants. If you know what the feed you energy and drive you to great things lifetime. Capricorn energy is all about status, and so your presence in his life makes outcome of the relationship is all about, you – not you driving your partner. Boundaries are recognition, money, assets and stern ruthless him also feel safe, loved and secure. You can nurture this better. Understanding the also important for you. So, while you want to business people. Th e fact that you have your also have a positive eff ect on his Sun dynamics is half the battle. bond deeply, you will need to keep your self- sign in Capricorn will help you to learn this. and Jupiter, which means that you are respect by not allowing others to manipulate Th is is not to say that you will have to lose naturally lucky for him and energise his or control you – yet, at the same time, ensuring your nurturing or family goals, but you will purpose in life. Th is is a strong mutually- that you do not do the same to your partner. need to carefully watch that you balance the comfortable bond that will most probably Truly supporting each other to be successful external achievements with your family and deepen with time. Th e notions of mutual in your own rights is the key. Wade, you have home goals. Like all south/north nodes, the help and devotion will be very strong in an uncanny sense of seeing people and their lesson is about balance – not letting go of one this relationship. If there is one caveat, motives very accurately. You understand in order to have the other. In love, you give a and there is always at least one in all people on a very deep level and usually are great deal of yourself but can lose yourself in relationships, it is that too much comfort able to give them what they need and want, your relationships, so be watchful that your may not drive you to make the diffi cult while achieving your needs and wants. If you career continues to move you while pursuing changes that life requires of us at times. can continue to do this, yet somehow learn to relationships. Th at is, that the deep changes you may (or may not) wish to make in your life can be pursue and manifest your goals as the number one priority, you will attract all the love, thwarted by too much bliss and comfort. Danielle Wade comfort, stability and success you desire.

December 28, January 25, 1985 forgiveness, to be non-judgemental with each give each other your unconditional love and 1990 Sun in Aquarius Th e outcome other, and to keep your expectations reasonable. support through good and bad. If you are Sometimes you may both wear rose-coloured able to achieve this, you will strengthen your Sun in Capricorn North Node in North Node in Taurus Together your destiny is to lovingly fi nd the glasses and sometimes you will expect too much ability to achieve all that you desire in the Capricorn success, status and personal fulfi llment you from each other. I think it will be benefi cial to material world. Good Luck and stay mindful. both desire. You will both need to learn true always wear the rose-coloured glasses and to

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After a disappointing ice hockey season in 2012, the Melbourne Mustangs have started 2013 with a lot of promise.

Th e newly-formed side only managed to the Knights. Th ey then were just beaten by the had the stranglehold over the competition following day crushing them 9-3. score fi ve wins and fi nished bottom of the Ice Dogs before exacting their revenge a few that it has had in previous seasons. Ice Next up the Ice play the Knights and will be ladder last season. Fast forward six months, weeks later in extraordinary style. currently sits in third place behind the desperately searching for a win to keep in and they have already scored two wins as Down by three goals going into the fi nal third, Sydney Ice dogs and last year’s fi nalists New touch with the top two, while the Mustangs well as a fantastic comeback win in overtime. the Mustangs miraculously fought their way Castle North Stars. If their form continues we could be looking will also play the Knights and will be hoping back sending the match into overtime where Melbourne started off in fantastic fashion at the possibility of both Melbourne teams to keep themselves within striking distance they scored the only goal, beating the stunned with impressive wins over Mustangs and making the play off s. of the top four. Ice Dogs 4-3 in what was one of their greatest twice over the Th under. Since then they wins in their short history. Th e season began with the Mustangs have hit a slight form slump dropping Th e AIHL is down to eight clubs this season continuing their dismal form against the Ice Cross town rivals, Melbourne Ice haven’t games against the North Stars, Ice Dogs and as the Gold Coast Blue Tongues have had with a 7-2 drubbing, but found themselves had the greatest start to the 2013 season. Adrenaline all at home. Th ey did manage their licence suspended for the year as they on the winners list the following week against Premiers for the last three years, Ice have not to turn the tables on the Adrenaline the were unable to obtain a home venue. Putting Landlords’ Interests First Are you getting the quality of service you deserve? Is your investment property in the best hands?

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