MARCH 2014 ISSUE 28 PRICELESS WWW.SOUTHBANKLOCALNEWS.COM.AU : SOUTHBANK_News The voice of Southbank

„ Funding for VCA expansion „ Southbank props up city's economy See page 2 See page 5 „ Harmony Day, come and play „ Carlo's Southbank beats See page 4 See page 7 Local workers don’t live here Southbank may be an economic power within the City of Melbourne (CoM) but that doesn’t translate to local jobs for residents, according to a new council study.

Th e Southbank Small Area Demographic Southbank also has the lowest number of Profi le revealed that, of the 33,644 people households without internet connection at who work in Southbank, just 1000 (around 3 just 4 per cent. per cent) also call the suburb home. Th e profi le highlighted a signifi cant drop Despite clear growth in inner-city living, in the population forecast from the 74,000 a whopping 92 per cent of the Southbank by 2040 that raised eyebrows in the initial workforce live outside the municipality and 2010 Southbank Structure Plan, before it was travel in from greater Melbourne and beyond. removed. Th e report focuses on the 2011 census results Th e study predicted 32,252 residents by and compares Southbank with the 11 other suburbs within the CoM. 2036, a much more realistic, but still very substantial, increase of just over 20,000 It also found that, of those who commute, 45 residents in the next 22 years. per cent drive – well above the municipality’s average of 34 per cent. Th e report showed the median monthly mortgage repayment for owners in Regarding residents, the profi le said locals Southbank was fourth highest ($2300) in earned more and were better connected to the internet than in neighbouring suburbs. the municipality despite having the second highest median weekly rental payment Our average weekly income of $963 is well ($496). above the CoM average ($711), but before we start celebrating, it only places us fourth Not surprisingly, we are tied for the highest of the 12 suburbs, behind Docklands level of residential apartments (94 per cent, ($1060), South Yarra (west) ($1108) and East shared with Docklands). No other suburb in Melbourne ($1164). the municipality has over 90 per cent and we Moomba maintains magic While we are slightly above the average median are well above the CoM average of 67 per cent. age in the CoM (29-years-old compared Our population of 11,303 represents 12 per with 28-years-old) we are still well below the St Kilda Rd was the centre of attention during March, hosting the cent of the CoM’s overall population and, national average age of 37-years-old. fi ttingly, our 7773 residential dwellings Moomba parade. Th e parade is a Melbourne icon and proved to be as Southbank has 78 per cent of dwellings comprise 13 per cent of those within the popular as ever, attracting around 100,000 visitors. Find out more and connected to broadband internet access municipality. – the highest of any suburb in the CoM check out more pictures from the parade on page 8. and well above the 71 per cent overall At 11,303 residents, we are the fourth most Photo provided by City of Melbourne. municipality fi gure. populated of the suburbs within the CoM.

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Suite 108, 198 Harbour Esplanade Th e Victoria College of the Arts’ (VCA) Southbank campus is set to enjoy an even greater presence PO Box 23008 Docklands 8012 within our arts precinct after a $42.5 expansion was announced last month. Tel: 8689 7980 Fax: 9602 2929 www.southbanklocalnews.com.au Th e expansion will see the Police Stables don’t see a university as theirs, but we are He explained that the process of Victoria become part of the VCA (see story on page 3) in fact a public facility,” Prof Conyngham Police handing over its land to the university as its visual arts wing. explained. started 40 years ago and, with the acquisition Editor: Sean Rogasch of the stables, is now complete. Dean of the Faculty of the VCA and “Th e students love having the public see Melbourne Conservatorium of Music, their work,” he added. “We’re determined to ensure the police Tel: 8689 7980 Fax: 9602 2929 Professor Barry Conyngham, himself “Th e whole idea for this campus is that it presence here won’t be forgotten. We will [email protected] a resident of Southbank, said it was a will have a new feel for education, where the disturb the architecture and structure commitment of funds from philanthropists, general public feels like the space is theirs. of the building as little as possible,” Prof Reader contributions are welcome. including the Myer Foundation, that got the We foresee interaction between students and Conyngham said. ball rolling on the expansion. Please send articles and images to the public in this space.” “We don’t need to knock buildings down [email protected] “Nowadays, when you get philanthropist and build new ones. Where there are sturdy money, it enables the university and the local buildings in place we’re more than happy to Deadline for the April edition is April 11. and state governments to get involved and get adjust and renovate,” he added. things moving,” Prof Conyngham said. Minister for the Arts, Heidi Victoria, said the He also explained the VCA’s desire to VCA expansion was a major project within create a community facility to be enjoyed the Melbourne Arts Precinct Blueprint. by all locals, and not just exclusively by the “Th is VCA project is an important students who attended. CONNECT development for Melbourne, and the Keep up to date with local news & events. “We want everybody and anybody to Victorian Government looks forward to enjoy what the students are up to, and the working with stakeholders at all levels, to immediate neighbours here in Southbank ensure the area can realise its full potential Follow us on Twitter are the best placed to do so. A lot of people in the future,” Ms Victoria said. @SOUTHBANK_News Spectacular ‘Vortex’ illuminates White Night Like us on Facebook Southbank Local News White Night again attracted a massive crowd to the south-eastern tip of the city, with many Southbank locations featured prominently on the night.

Held in February, White Night’s Southbank SOUTHBANK contribution included the “Vortex”, a brilliant light installation on the bridge between Flinders St Station and Southgate shopping DIRECTORY 2014 centre. Don’t miss out on getting your copy. Southgate Cinema also played throughout It’s out now - you can pick one up at most the night, plus “Testing Grounds” and many supermarkets in Southbank or ask your of our arts institutions stayed open through building’s concierge!g the evening and into the morning. Southbank It seems the only issue with the evening is Directory its popularity, with some visitors suggesting there was just too many people to get around 2014 eff ectively. No offi cial word yet, but no doubt this popularity will see White Night return in 2015.

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Th e stables are all that remains of a police “We are working with Arts Victoria to identify an presence in our area and dates back to appropriate way in which to refl ect the legacy 1912. Victoria Police has relocated its and signifi cance of the site to Victoria Police.” stables to a facility in Attwood. For it’s part, the VCA has stated it is very Some of the $42.5 million being spent on keen to preserve the police history of the the VCA project will contribute towards stable building it inherits. the relocation of the facility. “We’re determined to ensure the police A Victoria Police spokesperson said the presence here won’t be forgotten. Th at’s what’s police were looking into options to return good about the arts, we’re great at adapting,” the horses to a CBD location. VCA’s Professor Barry Conyngham said. Immersed in the Immersery “We are currently assessing suitable sites “We don’t need to knock buildings down for a staging post in the Melbourne CBD,” and build new ones. Where there are sturdy the spokesperson explained. buildings in place we’re more than happy to Th e Melbourne Food and Wine Festival (MFWF) hit town during adjust and renovate.” March and Southbank was the centerpiece, hosting the festival’s information hub, restaurant and bar, Th e Immersery.

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After a couple of years of planning, Southbank Rotary member and former Eureka Tower building manager Peter Jones took off on the adventure of a lifetime, Miles for Smiles, in February.

Peter (pictured left) and partners Scott Dekker and Ray Lindner are riding motorcycles from Bangladesh across south- east Asia and then from Perth to Sydney to raise money and awareness for Interplast. You can keep up to date with where Lord Mayor Robert Doyle, Cr Cathy Oke and Assistant Commissioner Robert Hill introduce “Share Our Streets”. Peter and the team are up to on Miles for Smiles website www.milesforsmiles. Sharing our streets org.au/blog Harmony Day, come and play Councillors and police came together in Southbank last month to launch the City of Melbourne’s new road safety campaign. Th e City of Melbourne (CoM) and Southbank Rotary are

So often the home of publicity launches, it seemed like a good place to start the coming together in March to present Harmony Day at the Boyd Southbank Boulevard was the perfect campaign,” Cr Doyle said, before saying the Community Hub. location for this specifi c occasion, given program would expand city-wide. the testy relationship between cyclists and Th e day gives the entire Southbank workshop, Bollywood performance and pedestrians at times on the shared pathway. “Sometimes the simplest acts make the community an opportunity to celebrate workshop, fence fl ag weaving installation biggest diff erence. Ring your bell, look before our cultural diversity. and a Choir of Hope and Inspiration Th e “Share Our Streets” campaign is you step out on to the street or open your car performance. spreading a respect-driven, common door and pay attention when crossing a busy Th e main event is the creation of a sense approach to sharing streets between intersection,” he added. Rangoli on the asphalt of the old carpark Of course, Rotary will also be providing a car users, motorcyclists, cyclists and behind Boyd. A Rangoli is a mural that barbecue throughout the day. pedestrians. “We’re not asking much of people, just pay traditionally brings peace and harmony Harmony Day is on March 22 from 10am – 1 attention, look out for others and share the to a community. Even the launch itself couldn’t avoid the pm and entry is free. For more info head to space available to make the city safer and daily occurrence of traffi c on the boulevard Other events include a juggling www.melbourne.vic.au/whatson more enjoyable for everyone.” when a cyclist yelled: “It’s a bike path!” as he squeezed passed the gathering. Th e $220,000 program is a major part of the council’s Road Safety Plan 2013-2017 and Lord Mayor Robert Doyle was happy to kick Cr Cathy Oke said it was all about helping the program off with the answer: “Actually Facebook page relaunch people feel safe using the roads. it’s a shared path,” before turning to the assembled media. “See helping educate “We want to encourage sustainable transport Th e ‘Southbank Local News’ Facebook page has been cyclists already,” he said. but we know that the only way to get more Th e program has employed street teams people riding and walking is to make sure relaunched to coincide with the release of our March edition, on Southbank Boulevard and Harbour they feel safe,” Cr Oke said. so get onto the social networking website and give us a ‘like’! Esplanade in Docklands to give away freebies, “We have invested $7 million in new bike off er advice and raise general awareness of lanes, widened footpaths and introduced a Th e page will now become a hub for throughout the month and entice you with the rules and expectations for all road users. 40 km/h speed limit across the central city, events news in Southbank. Keep up to opportunities to win great prizes. but now we need everyone who travels in date with everything going on within “Here on Southbank Boulevard and Harbour To fi nd us simply search “Southbank Local the City of Melbourne to play their part and postcode 3006, plus the page will also Esplanade we consistently get feedback News” on Facebook. of cyclists and pedestrian interaction, so ‘Share Our Streets’.” update you with snippets of news

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Southbank has become a major driver of Melbourne’s CBD economy and one of the reasons it has grown over the last decade, according to a report released in March.

Australia Uncovered, Southbank in Melbourne, Pyrmont in released by Southbank’s own Sydney and Fortitude Valley in PriceWaterhouseCoopers, reveals where we are seeing signifi cant growth,” Mr the only reason Melbourne CBD has Th orpe said. experienced economic growth is because “Urban regeneration, strong spatial plans, it now includes Southbank, as well as development and a diverse industry mix of Docklands, within its boundaries. high value-add services are the key drivers of growth in these areas.” Th e report compares gross output per worker between the 2000/01 fi nancial year and the 2012/13 year. In that time, Southbank has grown 5.8 per cent to $7.4 billion gross output. Together with Docklands’ 7.6 per cent growth to $8.9 billion gross output, it is the major Gemma’s kicking goals factor in Melbourne CBD’s 4.7 per cent growth over the 12-year period. Th e report also alludes to the fact that at street kids world cup some of the growth in Southbank and Docklands has come at the expense of Southbank resident and law student Gemma Freeman is Melbourne’s traditional CBD grid. volunteering at a world cup in Brazil in April, but it’s not the Overall, Melbourne’s CBD remained the second highest gross economy of world cup you’re thinking of. Australian locations with $55.31 billion, behind only Sydney CBD. Th e stars on the fi eld at this world cup won’t art and campaigning, the Street Child PWC economist and partner Jeremy be the celebrities that make headlines. World Cup aims to challenge the negative Th orpe confi rmed that the inclusion of Instead, they will be teams of street children perceptions and treatment of street children fringe CBD areas had an aff ect on this from 19 diff erent countries around the around the world. report. world. 250 street children from around the world “While CBDs will always play a signifi cant “Across the world millions of children live and will be fl own to Rio, off ering them a platform role, it’s the CBD fringe areas such as work on the streets and are denied basic rights to share their challenges and views. Th e including right to an education, health care cup will also culminate in the creation and and protection from abuse,” Gemma said. presentation of a “Rio declaration”, calling on “I remember the fi rst street child I ever governments to do more to protect the rights met while working as a youth worker in of street children. Networking by the river Guatemala. He was 14 and incredibly “I am so excited to be a part of this initiative cheerful and chatty, in spite of his awful and have been so encouraged by the support Networking came to the fore in February as the Yarra River situation,” she added. I’ve received locally. It’s great that our local “I was heartbroken to hear last year that community has such a global focus.” Business Association (YRBA) and ‘Southbank Local News’ he had been murdered while sleeping on To learn more, visit network luncheon was held at the Wharf Hotel at North Wharf. the streets. Th is is why I am determined to www.streetchildworldcup.org and to help advocate for the rights of these children. sponsor Gemma and a street child to get to A group of locals enjoyed the two-course For more on what Ms Mariani had to say None of them should have to suff er that fate.” the cup visit meal and address from guest speaker, check out the YRBA column on page 14. Gemma said, together through soccer, www.justgiving.com/gemmakate Tourism Victoria’s Felicia Mariani.

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Th e Melbourne Arts Precinct Blueprint was released in February and outlines what Th e two-hour forum will be split into our much-loved precinct will look like in Carlo’s Southbank beats two parts, with the fi rst half an informal the future and how it will be achieved. session off ering the chance to view displays on council programs and services Already one of the major objectives – Carlo Canevalli’s life now has great rhythm to it. He is one of the and have one-on-one conversations with converting the police stables into space councillors and council staff . for the Victoria College of the Arts (VCA) lucky few that work and live here in Southbank, as the drum Th e second half of the forum will be – is being funded, and there is much more instructor for Moving into Music, based at St John’s Southgate. transformation in store for the precinct. a panel with councillors presenting and responding to questions from the Th e overall goal is to give the precinct a Carlo moved here last year from Italy, via is the drum kit. If I played the fl ute, it would community. common feel, so that guests know that the Heidleberg, and was an established musician be perfect.” Community members are invited to whole area is related. Th e precinct will be in his home country. within St Kilda Rd, Coventry St, Kingsway Carlo is helping establish Moving into submit questions, which will help to and City Rd (also encompassing the Arts Carlo said he loved living here in Southbank. Music’s Rhythm Workshops. Th e workshops shape what will be discussed at the are not just for drumming students but any forum. Centre and Federation Square). “I like to be near the CBD, but not in the musicians, and indeed anyone, who just CBD!” he said, adding that he was: “Able to get Councillor Richard Foster said the forum Th e blueprint highlights the lack of street wants to learn the basics of rhythm. life and cohesion between institutions as to the live music scene in Melbourne easily.” was a good opportunity to stay in touch Carlo said it could help with playing other with CoM activities, plus speak directly one if the major issues and hopes to bring “I would like to stay here for a long time in instruments, musical performances or even with councillors. them together. Southbank,” he added. just wanting to become a better dancer. “We want to share our plans with our “Unlike other city destinations like While Carlo enjoys the convenience of not “Rhythm is arguably the most important residents and ratepayers while giving you Chinatown, Lygon St and Brunswick St, needing a car, he did tell Southbank Local part of music. It’s what drives the music, the opportunity to raise any questions the Arts Precinct is not in the average News of a time it could’ve come in handy. person’s consciousness as a destination in a fundamental component of successful or provide feedback directly with its own right,” the report claims. “I once performed at a concert in the city musicality. To some lucky people it comes Councillors and staff ,” Cr Foster said. and, because I don’t have a car, I had to use a naturally, others need help to nail it.” To fi nd out more on the community “Th ere has been an absence of a shared shopping trolley to transport my drums. It was For more information on the new rhythm forums and submit questions head to the vision for the area, partially due to the lucky I didn’t have too far to go!” he explained. lack of dedicated precinct marketing plan. workshops head to www.movingintomusic. website http://participate.melbourne. Arts organisations have been encouraged “I don’t really need a car here, the only issue com.au or call Lauris Hing on 9836 2686. vic.gov.au/community-forums to establish in the neighbourhood, but no single body is charged with the overall branding or marketing of the area.” In answer to other issues raised by Free fi tness stakeholders, the blueprint also outlines ways to; Bring life to the streets, create a Melbourne experience, more to see and expo tickets do and make connections. Th e Australian Fitness and Health Expo In addition to the Police Stables, the takes place next month at the Melbourne blueprint also outlines potential arts-based Convention and Exhibition Centre, and redevelopment for 1 City Rd (currently ‘Southbank Local News’ is giving you the the site of “Testing Grounds”), Victoria chance to win tickets. Barracks and the Fosters building. Th e fi rst four people to “like” our relaunched Southbank Local News page on Facebook will receive a double pass to the event on April 4-6. Th e Australian Fitness and Health Expo is the largest expo of its kind in the southern hemisphere. It will feature an array of fi tness equipment, fashion and classes, plus a guest appearance from television personality Michelle Bridges. For more information head to the website www.fi tnessexpo.com.au

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Th e parade highlighted Melbourne’s and entire festival a resounding success. multiculturalism and featured fl oats and “A hugely successful Moomba parade. performers of all kinds. Nearly 100,000 people in our streets, 2000 Th e fl oat containing Moomba King and performers and over one million people over Queen, Bert Newton and Lucy Durack the weekend enjoyed Moomba,” Cr Doyle (pictured bottom left), was among the most said. popular. Pictures supplied by the City of Melbourne. Lord Mayor Robert Doyle hailed the parade

F1 pit stop on promenade

While the Formula 1 Grand Prix was held in Albert Park during March, Southbank got its own taste of the glamorous event prior to race as merchandise tents and car displays appeared on Crown Promenade.

Car manufacturers and tyre companies sold their wares, but the most popular display came down to the F1 car and a street Ferrari. Th e race was won by Nico Rosberg. THE ARTS March 2014 PRECINCT

Jean Paul Gaultier Les Vierges [Virgins] collection, Apparitions dress Haute couture, spring-summer 2007 © Patrice Stable/Jean Paul Gaultier EXHI022191

William Baker Kylie Minogue Virgins (or Madonnas) collection, Immaculata gown Jean Paul Gaultier Haute couture, spring -summer 2007 net lace dress with large patterned embroidery and white linen cut-outs © William Baker EXHI024165

Alix Malka Andrej Pejic 2013 FASHION ICON Confession of a Child of the Century collection Jean Paul Gaultier Haute couture, autumn-winter 2012-13 © Alix Malka WILL BE ON DISPLAY EXHI024156

The fi rst ever international exhibition Mr Gaultier said he felt privileged his “The exhibition includes the fi rst dress dedicated to fashion designer Jean Paul show would make the journey to our he created in 1971 through to recent Gaultier was announced last month and shores. works created for some of the world’s it will call Southbank home. most glamorous men and women,” Ms “I am honoured and fl attered that my Victoria explained. The National Gallery of Victoria (NGV) exhibition will travel to Australia and I am will host the display, which will showcase thrilled to be returning to a country that “The exhibition promises to be another over 140 garments Gaultier put together I have visited only once, many years show-stopper and I look forward to throughout his career. ago.” welcoming it to Melbourne.”

Gaultier has designed dresses for A-list While making the announcement, Arts The Fashion World of Jean Paul Gaultier: Australians such as , Minister Heidi Victoria said the display From the Sidewalk to the Catwalk Nicole Kidman and Kylie Minogue. would span the entirety of Mr Gaultier’s will open in October and run across glittering career. summer. THE ARTS PRECINCT

Th e Melbourne Th eatre Company (MTC) has gone international, taking its show ‘Rupert’ to the US, performing at Th e John F Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.

It is the fi rst time in 30 years that the MTC has taken a show outside Australia.

David Williamson’s show performed from Wednesday March 12 through to Sunday March 15 as part of the theatre’s World Stages: International Theater Festival. MTC GOES GLOBAL The touring team, including MTC artistic director Brett Sheehy, executive director Virginia Lovett, Williamson and the cast, also attended a welcome function at the residence of Australian Ambassador to the USA, Kim Beazley.

Ms Lovett said the crowd loved the performance MTC gave.

“The cast were in high energy mode and did a fabulous job. They really went out there and wowed the audience,” Ms Lovett said.

“The Australian Ambassador and his guests and everyone around me in the theatre loved it and were laughing and enjoying David’s wonderful play.” COUNCIL GETS ARTISTIC

Th e City of Melbourne (CoM) After the initial engagement process, themselves, with Lord Mayor Robert “Melbourne’s arts scene continues to the strategy reports that the CoM Doyle saying the council wanted to attract artists of all backgrounds and has pledged to work with the acknowledged the need to enhance hear from those who were affected by practices. We want that to continue State Government to help bring and build on art clusters such as arts strategies. to fl ourish in the years to come, Southbank’s Arts Precinct. Interestingly cementing Melbourne as a creative more artists into Southbank’s “This Draft Arts Strategy 2014-17 is the though, it also warned against focusing capital and an appealing city for produce of collaboration between Arts Precinct as part of its Arts all art institutions on one region of the creative individuals and organisations,” the City of Melbourne and the people city. Cr Leppert explained. Strategy 2014-17. who it will directly affect: artists, The report states that there: “Was the arts organisations, audiences and The Draft Arts Strategy can be viewed view that precincts were stifl ing and participants,” Cr Doyle said. and commented on via Participate led to a regrettable lack of diversity in Melbourne’s website The strategy was endorsed at the draft Cr Rohan Leppert said the council was the whole municipality.” participate.melbourne.vic.gov.au/ stage by council in March and is now committed to continuing Melbourne’s projects/arts-strategy. on display for public comment. The strategy focused heavily on artists reputation as a leader in the arts.

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Jazz legend James Morrison joined the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra (MSO) last month for a special performance at .

MORRISON AND MSO

The show, A Journey Through experience. Jazz, featured Morrison on a number of instruments, “What makes the orchestra accompanying Ben Northey such a great platform for and the MSO through jazz tracks jazz is that an orchestra is an by Louis Armstrong, Herbie incredible sound palette. It has Hancock and many more. so many different textures and colours, it allows me to execute Morrison said performing with the music on the grandest of an orchestra was a special scales,” Morrison explained. THE ARTS March 2014 PRECINCT EVENTS

SAMUEL WAGAN WATSON COCK RACHMANINOV’S PAGANINI RHAPSODY THE GOVERNMENT INSPECTOR

March 24 February 7 - March 22 March 27 - March 29 February 28 - March 23 Fairfax Studio Hamer Hall Merlyn Th eatre Melbourne Recital Centre Earning rave reviews from its New York and Superstar pianist Joyce Yang is soloist in A chaotic comedy of errors that deconstructs Commissioned for the Music and Words Series London seasons, Olivier Award-winning Rachmaninov’s powerhouse piano showcase Gogol’s original, Th e Government Inspector at the State Library of , Smoke playwright Mike Bartlett’s razor-sharp play before principal guest conductor Diego will have you questioning where reality ends Encrypted Whispers is a remarkable journey dissects one man’s emotional indecision in our Matheuz reveals the breathtaking landscape of and theatricality begins. through Samuel Wagan Watson’s multi-award commitment-phobic age. Finland in Sibelius’ evocative masterwork. winning cycle of 23 poems. www.malthousetheatre.com.au www.artscentremelbourne.com.au www.mso.com.au www.melbournerecital.com.au

FRANKENSTEIN TAPIOLA JAMS FOR JUNIORS FOREST COLLECTIVE

March 21 - April 5 April 5 March 15 and July 26 April 4

Beckett Th eatre Elizabeth Murdoch Hall Deakin Edge, Fed Square Melbourne Recital Centre Frankenstein 1 is Mary Shelley’s gothic Th is concert will also include a new work A musical adventure for young minds and Youthful Melbourne-based multi-disciplinary novel adapted for a world that was once commissioned as part of the MSO’s Cybec 21st bodies! Our Jams for Juniors off er a 30-minute organisation, Forest Collective present new unimaginable – one in which life can be Century Australian Composers Program. musical adventure for children aged 0-5 years works alongside infl uential composers conceived in a laboratory instead of a womb www.mso.com.au and their parents. inspired by the mythology, music and the www.malthousetheatre.com.au www.mso.com.au natural beauty of Scandinavia. www.melbournerecital.com.au

FRIDAY NIGHTS AT MELBOURNE NOW BABY LOVE MUSIC FUN THE LONG WAY HOME FRESCOES OF DIONYSIUS

February 28 - March 28 April 10 - April 11 March 27 - March 29 April 9 NGV International, 180 St Kilda Rd Melbourne Recital Centre Merlyn Th eatre, Malthouse Elisabeth Murdoch Hall Over four nights at NGV Australia and NGV Join opera singer Melanie Maslin and her team Created from fi rst-hand accounts, Th e Long Th is concert will also include a new work International, enjoy live performances by as she leads you and your baby or toddler Way Home refl ects the Australian Defence commissioned as part of the MSO’s Cybec 21st Melbourne’s best artists and musicians, feast through key musical and movement activities Force’s recent experiences on operations in Century Australian Composers Program. on great food, share a drink with friends and that babies fi nd fun and stimulate their Iraq, Afghanistan and East Timor as well as www.mso.com.au enjoy focus talks. development. humanitarian and disaster relief. www.ngv.vic.gov.au www.melbournerecital.com.au www.sydneytheatre.com.au

JOANNA MACGREGOR PERFECT TRIPOD BEETHOVEN’S FIFTH THREE PERFECTIONS

April 1 April 3 - April 5 March 22 December 6 2013 - June 9 2014 Playhouse Hamer Hall NGV International Melbourne Recital Centre Perfect Tripod’s Australian Songs is a Th e MSO’s Principal Guest Conductor is joined Th ree Perfections explores the Joanna MacGregor has forged a brilliant career breathtaking harmony-pop experience from for this powerful program by a young violinist interconnections between poetry, calligraphy as a provocateuse at the keyboard and as a four of the most gloriously warm and seasoned enjoying a meteoric international career. and painting. In traditional China, scholars and festival director. voices that ever entwined across this wide www.mso.com.au scholar-offi cials were cultivated in these arts as www.melbournerecital.com.au brown land. vehicles of self-expression. www.artscentremelbourne.com.au www.ngv.com.au

FRIDAY NIGHTS AT MELBOURNE NOW MELBOURNE NOW: THE BIG HARVEST THE 13-STOREY TREEHOUSE NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH

February 28 - March 28 March 23 April 5 - April 13 March 17 - April 26 NGV International, 180 St Kilda Rd NGV International Playhouse Southbank Th eatre, Th e Sumner Over four nights at NGV Australia and NGV Th e summer has passed and the garden is A play by Richard Tulloch, adapted from the A smash hit with Sydney audiences and International, enjoy live performances by ready for the picking. It’s time for Th e Big multi-award winning book by Andy Griffi ths critics, ‘Neighbourhood Watch’ is a glorious Melbourne’s best artists and musicians, feast Harvest! and Terry Denton. Directed by Julian Louis. Melbourne tale written especially for the on great food, share a drink with friends and www.ngv.vic.gov.au inimitable . enjoy focus talks. wwwartscentremelbourne.com.au www.mtc.com.au www.ngv.vic.gov.au ISSUE 28 SOUTHBANK LOCAL NEWS 13 Never failing a friend

Jesus says in Matthew 28:20: ‘Teach these new disciples to obey all the commands I have given you. And be sure of this: I am with you always, even to the end of the age.’ with Pastor Ian Vainikka

Th is promise constitutes one of the most “I am with you always.” More accurately: “I bad days, with happy days and sad days, confront us, we have the privilege to go precious realities of life: “I am with you am with you all the days, to the very end of days when we feel close to God and days immediately to the throne of grace to seek always.” Even though, despite what it the age.” when we wonder whether God will ever be God’s help. sometimes feels like, there is never a single As we live out our lives, our days vary. Th ere near again, days when we feel strong and days Jesus said: “I am with you all the days” moment when we are alone. are days of loneliness, days of frustration when we feel weak, days when we are able to – every last one of them. Never for one conquer temptation and days when we fail to Present with us wherever we are is this and worry, days of illness, days of success, moment will you be alone again. Th is never- resist it, but God’s ears are always open. Jesus, our redeemer, our ever-living lord and days of bereavement, days of tragedy, days failing presence of Jesus must be a source of of disappointment, days of heartache, days constant strength to us all as we realise and our never-failing friend. He gave his life on He still is truly present to help in trouble, of tension. enjoy the closeness of our lord and saviour. the cross to make us his own. By faith we no matter what the trouble may be. He still become his followers, saved by grace. We come face to face with good days and is the strength of his people. When troubles Pastor Ian

Heritage-listed sites in Southbank SACRED SITES

Robur Tea Building

Th e Tea House is one of the most recognisable buildings in Melbourne. It was constructed in 1889 and started life as a stationer’s warehouse and Nahum Barnet, who was a very well known of the 350-timber piles system used as a Th e red brick façade is in line with its factory operated by printers architect in Melbourne during this time, foundation for the building. It needed the Victorian style and despite its lack of height Fergusson and Mitchell. designed the factory. It was acknowledged new foundation system because of the (in comparison to new buildings) it remains as extremely unique and modern because swamp-like land it was being built on. an iconic fi gure in Southbank’s skyline. 14 SOUTHBANK LOCAL NEWS ISSUE 28

Marketing tips from Felicia Mariani

Tourism Victoria’s new director of marketing, Felicia Mariani, delivered some very valuable tips to business people gathered at the February Yarra River business luncheon.

Felicia spoke about the importance of the Her message was clear that we in Victoria, as little as $50. Th is has to be the cheapest give people a reason to visit the precinct. rapidly increasing eastern tourism markets, in Melbourne, and in this precinct, need accommodation in Melbourne and probably Executive committee member John Forman especially China and India, but she also to concentrate on developing these type of boasts the most spectacular night-time view and his team at Red Rock Leisure are to be made a strong point that most of our experiences, which, in our case, are best of the city. congratulated on initiating Melbourne’s visitation is still undertaken by Australians. delivered through quality events. Beatlemania has hit our precinct and fi rst major Chinese New Year festival held outside of Little Bourke St. However, she said that research shows Th e type of experience provided to visitors lasts until the end of June at Arts Centre in recent years Australians only equate a on February 22 and 23 for White Night, or Melbourne, which is hosting the 50th John’s idea for 2015 is to extend the activity major “holiday” with jumping on a plane on March 1 and 2 for the Food and Wine anniversary exhibition of the Fab Fours’ visit seen in Docklands this February into the and travelling overseas. Visits to places Festival should be remembered by people to the city. lower reaches of the Yarra. We hope to see within Australia are now more likely to be for a long time. Th e stunning cabaret Empire returns to our bridges lit-up with lanterns and possibly considered by Australians as “experiences”, Crown rooftop in March, which comprises some fl oating features as well. and particularly to indulge hobbies or to Prior to the luncheon, the association took 90 minutes of breath-stopping performance. undertake “wish-list” things. Ms Mariani on a guided water tour of the Another of our committee members is western end of the precinct, to appreciate A reminder also that Tuesday nights’ thinking-through the logistics of a snow and She mentioned the rise of gourmet cooking the city skyline from the river, and to see the Southgate free cinema features a diff erent ice festival during winter. Th e ideas never classes, playing on elite golf courses and recent developments along South Wharf fi lm each week. It’s quite a communal feel stop fl owing! learning to sail as being examples of the Promenade, Yarra’s Edge, WTC Wharf and settling into the deckchair with a bag of type of experiences. Th ese are the types Further to the coverage in last month’s to hear about the soon-to-be-commenced chocolates, then perhaps coff ee and cake of things that Australians will remember paper about our quest to improve the station North Wharf development, between Flinders afterwards for supper at Bluetrain, or a wine from their vacations, rather than just the pedestrian underpass, any supportive letters Wharf and the Grimes Bridge. at PJ O’Brien’s. places that they visited. Hence, she said, the from residents and businesses to Transport concentration of tourism marketers on pure She was surprised to hear how boaties can Th e business association is continually Minister Terry Mulder would greatly assist destination marketing is missing the mark. casually berth overnight at Marina YE for thinking-up new ideas and concepts to our case. exoff @yarrariver.info THERE’S STILL TIME TO MAKE THE DECISION RESIDENTS, VISITORS & BUSINESSES...

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Letters to the Editor Kavanagh Street

Kavanagh St is really a main street in Moray St, but then opened his most Send your letters to [email protected] disguised as an hidden alleyway. It’s famous venue in Nelson St in 1877. behind, and runs adjacent to City Rd, He became a councillor in 1880 and but houses a large number of Southbank served for three years. Th ere is also residents. a “Kavanagh Terrace” named in his It feels like a highway It was named after former councillor honour, which is next to the hotel at and publican, Henry Kavanagh. Mr Nelson St. Kavanagh ran a livery stables and hotel City Rd feels like a highway through the I would also like to see a greater connection centre of my neighbourhood. between Southgate, the Arts Centre complexes and the Southbank side of the After walking down Elizabeth St from work, road. Th ere needs to be a much greater focus across the bridge over the Yarra to Southgate on pedestrians and the interconnection of and then reaching the crossing on City Rd spaces and facilities. (opposite the Mantra Hotel) to get home, I feel like I am taking my life in my hands as It feels like an industrial wasteland rather huge lorries and other traffi c race past across than a resident-friendly zone at this time. It multiple lanes. also does little to promote the area to visitors and tourists and challenges easy access It also creates a real disconnect between the to all the area has to off er. Th e underpass Southgate and Southbank areas. I would (under the Arts complex on St Kilda Rd) is like to see much safer pedestrian walking/ also an eye-sore – dark, unsafe and smelly. crossing zones, greater safety for cyclists, Improved lighting would help signifi cantly. more plantings, and ideally, less traffi c! Phillip O’Neill

A tunnel is the answer

Regarding ideas for improvements to City Rd and playground area for children living in in your recent edition of ‘Southbank Local the apartment buildings that line the street. News’. Th us residents would walk (or take their My wish for improvements to City Rd was lift down) to this level and be in a pleasant infl uenced by a project by a student at RMIT environment and not on the noisy and dirty Urban Design masters program and shown traffi c-laden street it is now. at the RMIT Hub late last year. I walk City Rd to go to Australian National His design was for the road to be covered, Academy of Music and the Blood Bank and virtually creating a tunnel for vehicle traffi c fi nd it a very unpleasant trip; to walk above and entrances to car parks of apartment the necessary traffi c would be wonderful. blocks. Above this street covering the tunnel Olga Abrahams would be open parkland for walking, cycling 16 SOUTHBANK LOCAL NEWS ISSUE 28 ON THE BOX with Korey Fernando SOUTHBANK SUDOKU OKU USA TA House of Cards BS Despite falling into the almost passé Underwood has pawns on both sides of category of a high-profi le TV show fi lled politics and his ruthlessness is hidden HT NK with even higher-profi le fi lm actors, House of underneath his charm and southern accent. Cards fails to disappoint. Frank’s manipulation of the other characters in the show is so absolute, that it makes the Kevin Spacey leads an accomplished cast interesting point in showing that the real OD through this dense political thriller drama. power in politics doesn’t always sit in the Immediately, it’s almost expected of me oval offi ce. to make a comparison to another high HS Kevin Spacey is defi nitely a dominant force in profi le political drama, but this is not the the program but he is supported brilliantly by West Wing. If anything, after seeing Spacey Robin Wright who plays Frank’s wife Claire. command your attention as the truly evil Claire is an equally toxic foil who carries the KN H Frank Underwood, you’ll be calling out for tradition of calculating villainesses in the vein the warm and fuzzy Martin Sheen to make of Lady Macbeth. Claire is the perfect partner you feel better. to Frank, as both are obsessed with their BO U Frank Underwood’s story of the back schemes and desires and openly plot Frank’s dealings of Washington DC is delivered at rise together. break-neck pace that contrasts with its thick House of Cards is compelling television. Th e political subject matter. Th is is occasionally dark themes of corruption, deception and Last month’s Sudoku solution broken up by Underwood’s breaking of the disloyalty are so extensive that through the run fourth wall to address the audience directly – of the show, it seems as if none of the main NAOKS THBU almost as if to remind you that it’s defi nitely characters are the typical “good guys” – in “his” show. TSBOUHANK Frank’s world, everyone is trying to get ahead A variation of Sudoku, with Spacey’s Underwood is a truly menacing and serve their own interests, by any means. KHUNBAOTS the letters S O U T H B A N K villain, whose obsession with power drives One of the things that sets House of Cards BTSAHKNUO replacing the numbers. his ambition to rise up the political ranks. apart from a lot of the other shows that are Th e rules are the same as Frank Underwood is a calculating and AKHUNOBS T out there at the moment, is the level to which regular Sudoku, each line of despicable senator, who manages to always it is been intricately created. From scripting UONS TBKAH have the upper hand over his enemies. the must contain the letters to set design, House of Cards could easily ‘SOUTHBANK’ as must each SUKHANTOB House of Cards tells a story of a political pass off as a series of fi lms that have been 9-square box. system rife with the taint of corruption, with broken down into hour-long portions. HNT BOUS KA Th is Sudoku is extra diffi cult! every move seemingly having little to do with House of Cards is defi nitely worth a look, Good Luck! party politics and more to do with personal currently in its second season, it can be OBAT KSUHN agenda and profi t. found on Foxtel’s “on demand” service.

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KARA HUGHES, 28 ALESSANDRO BONESCHI, 34 ADAM BRADY, 24 Reservations @ Bangpop Venue manager @ Plus 5 Owner @ Charlie Lovett

Kara said she really enjoys the community feel in Alessandro loves the relaxing atmosphere that is Adam said the locals are what make this area a Southbank and particularly down at South Wharf. created along the river at South Wharf. He also pleasure to work in – that, plus the wonderful She also said it was wonderful to work in an area enjoys that it is a bit of an undiscovered secret here view, with Charlie Lovett sitting right on the river’s that is so visually stunning. in Melbourne, one that he believes will no doubt edge at South Wharf. soon be found.

BRIDIE MCKENDIRCK, 30 JESS BESWICK, 29 CORIN BROWN, 26 Manager @ Citizen Shop assistant @ Belmore Bootmaker Manager @ Gasolina

Bridie said she really enjoyed the open workplace “Th at walk along the river,” was the fi rst words Jess Th e diversity of restaurants in the immediate area that Citizen provides. “It’s like I get to work said when asked what she loved about Southbank. of South Wharf makes it such a desirable location outside, and we’re just by the beautiful river!” she She also said she got a great vibe from the cafe according to Corin. “Th ere’s literally something explained. She also said she’d worked at South owners along South Wharf. to appeal to any appetite,” she said. She also said Wharf from its humble beginnings, and was really you can’t be the atmosphere here on a beautiful enjoying the evolution of the area. sunny day.

OWNERS With Tom Bacon CORPORATION LAW Special resolutions require special attention

A special resolution requires 75 per cent overseas investors to sign and return their meeting or send proxies to vote in favour of Owners corporations need to of the total value of unit entitlements of ballot in favour of the resolution. the motion. the building to be passed in favour of the It is also possible to obtain a special It seems that in those states, if over half of be aware that, before they can motion, either at a general meeting or resolution by passing an interim special the building approves of the decision, then through a ballot or “postal vote”. commence legal proceedings resolution, whereby the resolution is that’s an appropriate policy position to against any party in any court Developers and builders (who are most passed by 50 per cent of the value of unit adopt. often the target of legal proceedings being entitlements, and where no more than As it stands, there is too much risk that a or tribunal, they must fi rst fi led by owners corporations) are aware of 25 per cent of the building petitions the “fractured” building, one where a vocal this particular law, and are only too happy secretary against the special resolution pass a special resolution at a minority can act to quell a mainly apathetic to sell a 25 per cent stake in buildings to within 29 days. majority, can deny residents that chance to general meeting. overseas investors in non-English speaking Th e 75 per cent threshold is a curious notion air legitimate claims in the court. countries. for the Victorian lawmakers to settle on. Th e exception to this rule is where the It is hoped the lawmakers of Victoria shall Th is makes it diffi cult for an owners In and Queensland for owners corporation is either enforcing its re-visit this particular issues when it next corporation to secure enough votes to fi le instance, the identical motion only requires rules or seeking to recover levies. conducts a review of the legislation. legal proceedings, as it must rely on these 50 per cent of those that turn up to the 18 SOUTHBANK LOCAL NEWS ISSUE 28 SOUTHBANK COMMUNITY CALENDAR March 2014

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FREE TAI CHI AT BOYD HARMONY DAY @ BOYD INNER MELBOURNE LIFE ACTIVITIES CLUB Every Friday, 8am - 9am Saturday March 22 Selected dates throughout the month Boyd Community Hub, 207 City Road Boyd Community Hub, 207 City Road Various locations Instructors are from Yulong Wu-Shu Tai Gather your family, friends, neighbours or Most of our activities take place in the Chi. Classes are suitable for all levels from community group to make your mark by inner suburbs or in the CBD. We take in beginner to advanced. Courtesy of the City of painting your very own patch on an even the city’s parks, its culture, fabulous eating Melbourne. Contact: www.yulong.com.au bigger Boyd ranholi to celebrate Harmony options as well as the festivals, galleries www.melbourne.vic.gov.au/ Day. Plenty of other activities and all free! and concerts. boydcommunity www.melbourne.vic.au/whatson www.life.org.au/imlac

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