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Family Fireworks Secretly Scuttled OCTOBER 2012 ISSUE 80 PRICELESS WWW.DOCKLANDSNEWS.COM.AU : Docklands_News 4-Life Academy kicks off Etihad CEO farewells Docklands See page 9 See page 10 Forum meets for the fi rst time New president for chamber See page 3 See page 6 Family fi reworks secretly scuttled In their last action before being sidelined by municipal elections, Melbourne’s councillors last month secretly scrapped Docklands’ New Year’s Eve 9.30pm family fi reworks. In making their decision behind closed Docklands Community Association (DCA) doors on September 25, councillors claim president Roger Gardner said the alleged to have been persuaded by concerns about safety issues had not been raised in the past. crowd safety. “I responded that we had not heard of such Cr Kevin Louey told Docklands News he problems in previous years and that families had no idea why the matter needed to be enjoy the earlier event with their children discussed in secret but Cr Jackie Watts said and it draws a large crowd to the area,” Mr it was just another example of the dominant Gardner said. faction restricting public scrutiny of council decision-making. “Interestingly, council proposed withdrawal of the earlier 9.30 event in 2009 but was She said, because the matter had been forced to reinstate it following protests. Th e classed confi dential, she was legally reason given by council on that occasion was prevented from revealing any details about cost, on the basis that it was too expensive.” the discussion. She said this was a deliberate tactic to stifl e debate and dissent. A council spokesperson said reports alleging safety concerns would not be released. Because the decision was taken in secret, there is no public record of how councillors “Th is item was confi dential because the report contained information which, if Th ese two young sailors took advantage of a recent Port of Melbourne tour.w voted. And, because the council will not meet again, the decision cannot be released, would prejudice the council or any overturned until a new council is elected. person,” the spokesperson said. Cr Louey claimed that there was unanimous Docklands Chamber of Commerce Peruse the port next door president Stephen Clement said that, while support for discontinuing the family bitterly disappointed, it was important to Th e one-hour round trip tours will operate fi reworks at Docklands. concentrate on making the Docklands NYE Don’t miss out on a free guided on November 17, 18 and 26 and December He said councillors appreciated the value celebrations better than ever. boat tour later this year. 1 and 2. that the event brought to Docklands but had no choice when confronted with advice from He said council offi cers had vowed to make Tours will leave from Water Plaza in safety staff who warned that someone could the event world-class so that revellers would Th e Port of Melbourne will run tours of the Docklands at 1pm, 2.20pm and 3.40pm. be killed in the crush after the event. be inclined to stay in Docklands until after port in November and December the midnight fi reworks display. Bookings are essential and can be made He said the problem area was the Bourke Passengers will get an up-close view of from October 29. St pedestrian concourse at Southern Cross Th e council has off ered Docklands $150,000 container ships, enormous cranes and Station where crowds leaving the early to fund either one or two events in the new the machinery used to load and unload Book online at www.portofmelbourne/ fi reworks met revellers coming the other way year as “compensation” for the cancellation container ships. community or call 1300 857 662. to view the midnight fi reworks show. of the family fi reworks. What to do Where Where to to stay Eat /Drink Beauty, Health Docklands Where & Fitness Services to Shop 2 DOCKLANDS NEWS ISSUE 80 Well done Suite 108, 198 Harbour Esplanade Hatem Saleh PO Box 23008 Docklands 8012 Tel: 8689 7979 Fax: 9602 2929 Docklands’ own Hatem Saleh www.docklandsnews.com.au had a busy August winning two Advertising Tel: 8689 7979 Fax: 9602 2929 prestigious awards. [email protected] Mr Saleh is the managing director of Atlantic Reader contributions are welcome. Group [v], which is based at Central Pier. Please send articles and images to [email protected] He was presented with a Melbourne Award for his individual contribution to the profi le Th e deadline for the November edition of Melbourne. is October 25. “Hospitality is our passion as is our desire to be an industry-shaping organisation, Follow us on Twitter creating unique event and hospitality @Docklands_News experiences, putting Melbourne on the local, national and international stage,” Mr Saleh Like us on Facebook said. Docklands News “I am pleased that what we do do, in a small way, contributes to make Melbourne the most liveable city in the world.” To download our iPad app, Atlantic Group [v] also won Restaurant and simply scan the QR code below: No school in sight Catering’s Caterer of the Year for the second year running. Docklands is no closer to getting a school of its own after South Atlantic Group [v] has operated for more than 20 years and this year is celebrating fi ve Melbourne was last month announced as the preferred site for a years since opening its doors at Central Pier. new government school. Th e site of the new school, at 129-161 Ferrars “I imagine families will stop moving here if St, is just over 3km from Docklands, which there are no options for schooling,” Ms Love Ebay explained means it could be an option for Docklands said. families. However, they may not be welcome. Mytreyi Tanikella, mother of three-year-old Want to get rid of that treadmill “Depending on enrolment numbers, twin boys, Kameswara and Karitikeya, said students in the Docklands area may be the lack of a local school in Docklands would you never use? Or perhaps accommodated,” a spokesperson for cause her family to move. pick up a set of golf clubs at a Education Minister Martin Dixon said. Martin Dixon’s spokesperson said student bargain price? Th e spokesperson said it was too early growth in Port Melbourne and South in the design and development stage to Melbourne was further advanced than in As part of its fi fth birthday celebrations, confi rm enrolment boundaries for the South Docklands. However, the report identifi es Th e Hub community centre is running free Melbourne school. Docklands and Southbank as areas set for signifi cant population growth. “Lunchbox” presentations on the second Meanwhile, Docklands parents continue to Th ursday of each month until December consider various education options outside Th e report says that in 2011 there were 285 and this month’s session is “Understanding of Docklands. children aged between fi ve and 12 recorded Ebay”. in Docklands and Southbank. By 2031 this Jewel Love has lived in Docklands with her number is expected to grow to 2250. Suitable for beginners, you’ll learn how to husband and three-and-a-half-year-old use Ebay to buy what you want and sell what Considering the expected growth in the daughter Ananda for the past year-and-a- you don’t. school-age population, the community half (pictured above). continues to advocate for a school in Cost: Free Th e family has started thinking about Docklands. When: Th ursday, October 11 at 12.30 pm options for Ananda’s education, but choices “We’d like to think that the idea of a school in are limited. Where: Th e Hub, 80 Harbour Esplanade Docklands is being pursued because of the Ms Love said the closest schools would still growing population,” Docklands Community For more information contact Th e Hub on require driving through plenty of traffi c. Association president Roger Gardner said. 8622 4822. Pok Pok - taking you back to the streets of Bangkok... Quick and light options for lunchtime corporates. 'Hot off the wok' noodles and curries for those cooler nights. Also serving Sensory Lab specialty coffee for those early risers! Now Open for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner! Opening Hours: Monday - Wednesday 7am-4pm / For functions, catering, bookings and take away, Thursday - Friday 7am-10pm / Saturday 6pm-10pm please call (03) 9620 4580 ISSUE 80 DOCKLANDS NEWS 3 So far, so good for community forum By Bethany Williams Th e Docklands Community Forum (DCF) met for the fi rst time last month and so far there are only positives to report. Th e fi rst public meeting brought together an (reported on page 6) Stephen Clement has who had the opportunity to voice concerns diff erent connection with Docklands and a interesting group of people, each with their replaced Elena Tsapatolis as the chamber or ask questions at the forum meeting. diff erent motivation for joining the DCF. own opinions about what Docklands needs. representative. While the members of the DCF are certainly Th ey each highlight a diff erent aspect of Forum representatives, interested members After witnessing the fi rst meeting of the DCF, the fi gureheads of the forum all attendees Docklands that deserves to be recognised. the signs seem positive. seemed to be equal in terms having the of the public, and staff from Places Victoria Amongst the group is a voice for local chance to speak. and City of Melbourne were in attendance. Th e forum has great potential to lead families, a voice for local businesses and a Two new faces had also joined the DCF in Docklands into its second decade and so far Th e presence of a facilitator meant every voice for the waterways.
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