DECEMBER 2018 & JANUARY 2019 ISSUE 148 PRICELESS WWW.DOCKLANDSNEWS.COM.AU : Docklands_News

■■ Report brings no hope ■■ New park excites for river reform Page 7 Page 3

■■ Hoon hotspot raising hell ■■Fun run comes to Docklands Page 8 Page 5 Docklands is in dispute By Shane Scanlan

Some Docklands towers and real estate agents are involved in bitter, ongoing disputes with short-stay apartment operator Shivesh Kuksal.

Mr Kuksal, 27, came to national attention was aimed squarely at himself. early this year when allegations from Chairman Neville Sanders, of strata-manager disgruntled guests were aired on a current Whittles, explained that the figure was affairs television show. a recommended estimate only and the He has been embroiled in contested committee was entitled to spend as much as magistrates' court intervention orders necessary on legal fees throughout the next brought by building and property managers financial year. as well as Victorian Civil and Administrative Mr Kuksal was accompanied by Madgwicks Tribunal (VCAT) actions from local real lawyer Debra Dunn and a number of estate agents wishing to terminate leases associates who audio recorded and filmed alleging non-payment of rent. Many of the meeting. these matters are ongoing, with Mr Kuksal countering with allegations of his own. Whittles recently told Docklands News it had On October 31, Mr Kuksal sought election issued 67 breaches of OC rules against Mr to the owners’ corporation executive Kuksal’s entities since September 17. committee of 889 Collins St but was rebuffed. Zenith Serviced Apartments is a business At the annual general meeting, Mr Kuksal name registered to Avant-Garde Venturers contested the facilities manager’s report, Pty Ltd, which is owned by Kornucopia Pty which nominated two of his businesses as its Ltd (formerly The State of our Times Pty “biggest concern”. Ltd) and is owned by Aadih Pty Ltd. Aadih “Short stays figures have slightly increased is owned by Icarus Foundation Pty Ltd to 118, with Zenith apartments / Kornucopia which, in turn, is owned by Shevish Kuksal of Best Christmas wishes (ZaK) being our biggest concern. We are Australian Wharf, Docklands. working with the OC to take appropriate All 13 Trip Advisor reviewers rate Zenith Children were treated to Brunch with Santa at The District legal action and pull this operator into line,” Docklands as “terrible”. Accompanying the report from Facilities Management commentary allege the business is a “scam” Shopping Centre on December 1. Victoria said. which does not return security bonds. Mr Kuksal spent considerable time Accountant Jarrod Rogers, who last The centre reports that the big guy in red Hopes are high for a big haul of pressies contesting a budget recommendation to was in fine form, despite making a flying under the tree when he makes his official allocate $25,000 for legal matters, saying this Continued on page 6. visit to Docklands. visit on December 25. 2 DOCKLANDS NEWS ISSUE 148 Now THAT’s a cinema!

Docklands is not only getting some cinemas this month, it is scoring arguably the most sophisticated Suite 108, 198 Harbour Esplanade and luxurious complex in the country. PO Box 23008 Docklands 8012 Tel: 8689 7990 www.docklandsnews.com.au The eight-cinema Hoyts complex under the Melbourne Star at The District Docklands Advertising shopping centre is due to open this month, Hyper-local print works for advertisers with a formal launch to take place in the new in our digital world because local year. people are interested in local news. Hoyts CEO Damian Keogh said his company To sell to the Docklands community, had taken a long-term decision to invest speak with Shane Scanlan: around $10 million into the Docklands M: 0419 542 625 Tel: 8689 7980 cinemas. [email protected] He said Hoyts had not gone into the venture Reader contributions are welcome. with its eyes closed, and he was aware that Send letters, articles and images to: the precinct had struggled in the beginning. [email protected] “In our own vernacular … we know the The deadline for the February edition is area comes with certain aspects in terms of January 24. attracting foot traffic all week long,” he said. Publisher: Hyperlocal News Pty Ltd But, Mr Keogh said, the sum of all the leisure Mr Keogh explained that the common “Treat City”. ABN: 57 623 558 725 and entertainment offerings at The District perception of cinemas needed to be put Mr Keogh said his company had not been was already showing good growth in patron aside when describing the eight auditoriums actively opening new cinemas over the Editor: Shane Scanlan numbers. – including two 300-seat Xstremescreen past decade, with the notable exceptions Journalist: Meg Hill cinemas. “School holidays and weekends are already of Chadstone shopping centre and performing well,” he said. “The marketing “We haven’t shirked on making sure the Christchurch in New Zealand. Follow us on Twitter challenge is to get locals and tourists down experience is up there with the best in the He said Hoyts had been in discussions with @Docklands_News there during the weekdays too.” world,” he said. “Each seat is a powered, leather recliner. We’re using Dolby Atmos the District developer AsheMorgan for many Like us on Facebook He said he was confident that the complex’s throughout and every cinema will feature years and was confident the complex and the Docklands News unique offerings would be strong enough to award-winning RGB laser projection by centre would be successful. make Docklands a cinematic destination. Christie Digital Systems.” Opinions expressed by contributors are He said he hoped the local community not necessarily shared by the publisher. “Marketing will be a big part of it too,” he Mr Keogh said patrons would be treated would be proud of the quality of the cinema said. to bars and cafes, as well as an open-plan complex.

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Please support our advertisers because without them we would have no Docklands News ISSUE 148 DOCKLANDS NEWS 3 Bureaucrats formalise river governance malaise By Shane Scanlan ■■ Land and funding set aside for back-of- house facilities; In 2014 hopes were high ■■ PV to complete a dredging study by October 2015 and the government then for the establishment of an fund a dredging program for the river; independent authority to and activate local waterways. ■■ Streamlined approvals process for events. Some targets have been hit: But four years later, those hopes have ■■ The floating wharf at Southgate has been not only been scuttled, the bureaucratic achieved; overlay of intersecting state government organisations and regulations is ■■ 20-years leases have not been achieved. recommended to be worse. Rather, the government is offering 10-year licences which, as Mr Gordon points out, Docklands News has secured via Freedom are not recognised by banks and offer no of Information the state’s latest report in its real security of tenure; effort to rationalise waterways governance – Lower Yarra River: Recommendations on ■■ Land and funding has “theoretically” Future Funding, Governance and Strategic been set aside for back-of-house Considerations for Management of the Lower facilities. But Development Victoria is Yarra River. currently assessing five-year tender bids for non-marine recreational use of this The report documents the conclusions of a It further recommends that other government-owned site upstream of the three-person committee established in 2016 stakeholders and river users feed their views Bolte Bridge; in response to the government’s rejection of into the Lower Yarra River Management a previous committee’s views, which in 2015 Committee but, tellingly, excludes reference ■■ Funding for dredging has been achieved; unanimously called for establishment of a to the charter boat industry. and local port authority for local waterways. The president of the Melbourne Passenger ■■ Event approval processes remain as That committee had industry representation Boating Association, Jeff Gordon, said cumbersome and inaccessible as ever. and, in hindsight, was the best opportunity the Lower Yarra River Management Overall, opportunities for commercial for reform in this area in the past 20 years. Advisory Committee had not contacted activation of the waterways are further away his organisation during its two-year study The government’s latest effort winds back than ever. period. the clock as it recommends formalisation Jeff Gordon. of a situation where responsibility for local After reading the report, supplied by A high-performing commercial operator waterways is shared between Parks Victoria Docklands News, Mr Gordon said: “It assessing Melbourne as a place to introduce is that they want to kill the industry. They and the City of Melbourne. looks like PV has secured its grip over the river-commuter ferries would take one look don’t want us. We’re obviously in the way.” waterways. It is not prepared to give it up.” at the governance structure and run 100 But, it doesn’t stop there. This time, the Besides governance, the 2016 report made miles. “Lower Yarra River Management Advisory “It is reaching out to the City of Melbourne a number of other recommendations which Committee” has recommended adding two and Melbourne Water but had failed to even The winners are the bureaucrats who have can be summarised as: more players into the mix at the highest level discuss anything with the businesses who secured their short-sighted right to hold – Melbourne Water and “traditional owners”. use the waterways for their livelihood.” ■■ A $2 million floating wharf for Southgate Melbourne back and put further pressure on (with the cost to be recouped from the its fleet of third-world vessels. The committee recommends that the “Lower “I fail to understand why the charter industry itself); Yarra River Management Committee” report boat industry of Melbourne has not been The loser is Docklands, which needs water- to the Parks Victoria (PV) Board. consulted in any way. My only conclusion ■■ 20-year leases for boat operators; based activity to realise its full potential.

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Please support our advertisers because without them we would have no Docklands News 4 DOCKLANDS NEWS ISSUE 148 New CEO appointed

Lord Mayor Sally Capp and Melbourne city councillors have announced that the new City of Melbourne CEO is Justin Hanney.

Mr Hanney has extensive professional “Our CEO recruitment process was very experience in the public and private robust and thorough. Justin was chosen sectors, most recently as the lead deputy from an extremely strong field of more secretary of the Employment, Investment than 140 candidates,” the Lord Mayor and Trade Group at the Department of said. Economic Development, Jobs, Transport “We are delighted he will be leading our and Resources. organisation at a critical point in our 160- Grilled donut He has been responsible for the oversight of year history.” A spokesperson for the Australian Maritime key entities including Regional Development Mr Hanney said he would like to thank Cr Safety Authority (AMSA) said there was Victoria, Creative Victoria, Visit Victoria, A group hoping for a barbecue Capp and councillors for their confidence requirement for domestic commercial Development Victoria, Agriculture Victoria, in appointing him as CEO. on Victoria Harbour got more vessels to be self-propelled. Trade and Investment Victoria and Small Business Victoria as well as the delivery of “As a long-term resident of the city, I than it bargained for when fire However, AMSA is investigating the Victorian Government-nominated major know and respect the City of Melbourne broke out in their Aqua Donut circumstances that led to the incident, which projects. for its complexity, richness, diversity and will include the mechanical state of the inclusiveness. I believe there is no better on November 11. vessel. Mr Hanney has worked to attract and city in the world to lead,” Mr Hanney said. facilitate international and domestic The Metropolitan Fire Brigade (MFB) reports The AMSA spokesperson said: “After being investment, grow employment and expand “I am eager to begin working with the that the group dialled 000 for help when a notified of the incident, the Australian Victoria’s offshore trade. councillors, executive and officers to barbecue on the hire vessel caught fire. Maritime Safety Authority directed the continue delivering the tremendous operator of the vessel not to operate the He has previously worked as the chief work for which the City of Melbourne is A brigade spokesperson said: “The group gas equipment on any of their fleet until executive officer of Regional Development renowned.” managed to put the fire out with an inspected and certified as safe to the Victoria and was the chief executive officer of extinguisher before firefighters arrived.” satisfaction of AMSA, Worksafe and the the City of Yarra and other councils. “In endorsing and appointing me as relevant gas authority.” the CEO of the City of Melbourne, the “Crews arrived in an MFB fireboat and He started his career as a youth worker in rescued eight people from the boat attached councillors have entrusted in me the “AMSA is working with the other agencies Collingwood and has also worked with some to mooring in the harbour and brought them leadership and responsibility of the and the operator to ensure that their vessels of the largest firms in the state. back to shore.” organisation. The importance and and the gas equipment fitted on them are Lord Mayor Sally Capp said Mr Hanney prominence of this leadership role is one It is understood the craft was towed into not used until all parties are satisfied they would start in mid-January. that I will not take for granted.” position and tied to a mooring. can be operated without risk to the public.”

Please support our advertisers because without them we would have no Docklands News ISSUE 148 DOCKLANDS NEWS 5 Big Australia Fun run comes to Docklands Day planned Docklands has secured a new annual event, which will help Sunday, January 26 will locals businesses. be a big day in Docklands, with the state government From April 7, 2019, the Run for the Kids will bring up to 45,000 people into the precinct to planning a major Australia either participate or to support a runner. Day event here. Announcing the event to the Docklands Chamber of Commerce on November 20, The first details of the event were outlined Herald Sun executive Anita Blencowe said: by Docklands Chamber of Commerce “We’re relocating the start and finish of Run president Joh Maxwell on November 20. for the Kids from its traditional home in Mrs Maxwell said the Department of Kings Domain to the Docklands from 2019.” Premier and Cabinet was adopting a Ms Blencowe said: “All 30,000 people will licensed approach from Queensland, start their race here. They will start a loop called Great Australian Bites, which across the Bolte Bridge and they will finish had brought successful events to Airlie their race here.” Beach, Charters Towers, Longreach, Rockhampton and Brisbane. Event ambassador Steve Moneghetti said: “It will be a massive event. You’re looking at Steve Moneghetti, Joh Maxwell and Anne Randall celebrate the announcement of the fun run relocation. She encouraged local businesses to get 30,000 running, plus supporters, people who involved as some 20,000 to 25,000 people the Royal Children’s Hospital. Docklands chamber president Joh Maxwell will come to watch them, to pick them up, to were expected to attend. Appeal director Anne Randall said: “It’s said: “This is a time for Docklands to be a part of the event, our volunteers. There “We’ve got a great waterside setting. just such a wonderful day. It’s fantastic showcase how brilliant we are.” could be an extra 10,000 to 15,000 people.” There’ll be music. There’ll be roving to see 30,000 people going out and doing Mr Moneghetti said the first of the fun runs “We’ve got a magic suburb. We’ve got magic entertainment. Businesses will enjoy something that’s really healthy for a start but started in Docklands in 2006, but finished waterways. Let’s try to activate it as much as a full program and it will culminate in it’s also the community coming together for in Royal Park near the Royal Children’s we can during that time.” fireworks at 9 o’clock,” Mrs Maxwell said. a really good cause.” Hospital. She said marketing expenses were being Ms Blencowe told chamber members: “We “We want people to love Docklands as much “We’re really keen to come back to sort of paid by the government, so chamber will be working together with all of you as we do. We want to embrace and welcome like our spiritual home,” he said. members had a great opportunity. between now and the event next year to the Run for the Kids.” The run is the biggest fun run in Victoria maximise the opportunity for those people “We will need our members to register and has raised more than $17 million for the to come to your businesses and be involved “Rain, hail or shine, people will come, so we and to put forward their offering and Good Friday Appeal, which contributes to in what you have to offer.” need to be ready for them.” agree to stay open,” she said.

Please support our advertisers because without them we would have no Docklands News 6 DOCKLANDS NEWS ISSUE 148 AFL kicks on with stadium upgrade By David Schout In September and November, the AFL redeveloped as part of the works. Victoria have made it clear that they are not sought EOIs from project managers and interested in that,” he said. While the exact relocation location is consultants to assist with the works, which unknown, the AFL website reported earlier The AFL is moving forward are unlikely to begin before 2020. In April the Andrews government this year that the headquarters could remain announced it would allocate $225 million to with its $225 million plan to The large-scale upgrades propose: in Docklands, on currently empty land at the the project in a landmark deal with the AFL. western end of Docklands Drive, adjacent to ■■ A greater, “more vibrant” connectivity upgrade Marvel Stadium, Ron Barassi Snr Park. The considerable government input means with the stadium and both the CBD and the stadium will remain a multi-sport and having sought expressions of Southern Cross Station; There have also been confirmed reports that entertainment venue. the Channel 7 building next door will be part interest for stage one works in ■■ A “major expansion” of the eastern (or of the Harbour Esplanade redevelopment. recent months. city side) wing of the stadium; “We have made a commitment to the AFL national venues manager Simon government that it is a venue that is open for ■■ New public space on the southern end of Gorr told Docklands News in May that all sports, and we’ve committed to that for 30 The government-funded Docklands the concourse v; and any expansion on the western side of years,” AFL boss Gillon McLachlan said after redevelopment – still in its planning infancy ■■ Overall in-stadium improvements. the precinct would not go over Harbour finalising the deal. – proposes upgrades to both the stadium Esplanade. and the surrounding concourse, all while ■■ The AFL’s current headquarters on “We have always had that attitude and this is minimising downtime. Harbour Esplanade are set to be “The City of Melbourne and Development now contractually guaranteed.” Docklands is in dispute Continued from page 1. emails from people who confused her for another operator. December rented three of Mr Kuksal’s 889 Collins St apartments, in July won security It is understood Mr Kuksal also operates bond refunds of $750 at VCAT and this order apartments at a number of CBD locations. was confirmed in the Magistrates’ Court in A spokesperson for Consumer Affairs August. Mr Kuksal has since escalated the Victoria (CAV) said it was aware of “issues matter to the Supreme Court. raised regarding the return of deposits from Via the website of Efektiv Pty Ltd (which is Zenith Serviced Apartments in Docklands.” also owned by Aadih Pty Ltd), Mr Kuksal But, the spokesperson said, deposits from offers car parking at 889 Collins St, 883 short-term letting were not covered by the Collins St and Convesso in Victoria Harbour Residential Tenancies Act 1997. as well as in Tower 5 and Forge at Yarra’s “However, CAV is monitoring the situation Edge. and if breaches of the Australian Consumer Another business name associated with Mr Law (ACL) are identified action will be Kuksal’s, Eldorado Docklands, has been taken,” the spokesperson said. cancelled. It was registered in July last year. Docklands News asked Mr Kuksal why In September, Mr Kuksal sought to extend he thought he was involved in so many his reach to NewQuay but quickly came disputes. into conflict with the owners’ corporation Mr Kuksal replied: “I do not think your and building management at Conder tower. deadline for a response within 24 hours is His single tenancy has attracted nearly 40 reasonable, especially in light of my prior alleged breaches of OC rules. commitment for the coming days.” Mr Kuksal is contesting an intervention “Royce, who generally deal with media order brought by Conder building manager related matters for us, unfortunately, are also Allan Trathan. unable to work to the 24 hour deadline due Mr Kuksal and associates at the 889 Collins St annual general meeting on October 31. Docklands News has seen a November 9 to prior commitments.” legal letter of demand to Mr Kuksal from operator Teresa Lane has operated a short- In February this year, Kornucopia Pty Ltd “I have spoken with Peter Kennedy, the former employees and tenants seeking stay business out of Flinders Wharf since registered the business name “Waterfront managing partner at Madgwicks, who $9405.61 worth of alleged unpaid wages and 2010. Recently, she has added to her website Apartments”. has graciously agreed to have your query deposit bonds. a disclaimer that she is not associated with Ms Lane told Docklands News she had been directed to him for lack of my availability.” short-stays in Collins St. “Waterfront Melbourne Apartments” inundated with disaffected phone calls and Mr Kennedy said he had nothing to add.

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Please support our advertisers because without them we would have no Docklands News ISSUE 148 DOCKLANDS NEWS 7 Seafarers Park New park opening excites consultation By Tas Mavridis The City of Melbourne The opening of NewQuay Central Park has been met with excitement from both Docklands locals as is engaging in initial well as the City of Melbourne. consultation about what the public wants to see at a Speaking at the park’s opening on November 15, Lord Mayor Sally Capp said projects like reconstructed Seafarers Park. NewQuay Central Park were important to the development of growth areas like Docklands. The park, between the Mission to Seafarers in Flinders St and the Yarra “Without a doubt it (Docklands) is a River has been neglected while adjacent significant part of Melbourne and the way we Shed 5 has awaited redevelopment. work and live in Melbourne with areas such v as this becoming such a central place for us Developer Riverlee is working with the both now and into the future,” Cr Capp said. council and the state government to revitalise the public space. Riverlee is “Docklands is such a central part of building a 17-level, mixed-use building Melbourne and in an urban renewable above the shed and is also restoring the precinct project of this scale, making a neighbouring heritage-protected crane. community gel is hugely challenging.” The council’s “Participate” website “These spaces (parks) have become a outlines a timeline for park development: central part to the local neighbourhoods ■■ Stage 1 community consultation: and making the places more accessible for November 19 to December 14, 2018; whatever people want.” ■■ Park design brief presented to The NewQuay Central Park is one of several council: March, 2019; park projects supported by the City of ■■ Stage 2 community consultation: Melbourne according to Cr Capp. April – May, 2019; “The City of Melbourne has taken a lead in ■■ Design development: February – July, greening our city, particularly through our 2019 MAB Corporation Founder Andrew Buxton and Lord Mayor Sally Capp plant a tree to launch NewQuay Central Park. urban forest strategy and more recently our ■■ Neighbouring development city strategic plan.” workers and visitors a range of parklands Melbourne has the ambition to increase construction commences: June, 2019; With the population of Docklands expected was a prioritised objective for the council. green spaces by 240,000 sqm … it is and to increase by 50 per cent over the next 15 ambitious as we haven’t planned for this ■■ Park construction commences: July, years, Cr Capp said that giving residents, “Over the next 15 years the City of many park spaces since the 1860s.” 2020.

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Please support our advertisers because without them we would have no Docklands News 8 DOCKLANDS NEWS ISSUE 148 Studios lands major production The production’s contribution to the Docklands Studios’ Victorian economy is predicted to be $50 million and 740 jobs for local cast and crew. international standing in the A tour of Docklands Studios involving screen industry is continuing 30 producers from the Screen Forever to strengthen, with the conference on November 13 is an indication announcement of its role in of the attention the studios is receiving. Screen Forever has been running for over 30 the next season of US television years and one of the largest congregations of series “Preacher”. screen industry professionals in the southern hemisphere. On November 30, Film Victoria announced The group toured stage five, where a number the series’ next season will be set and of television shows are recorded (Hot Seat produced in Victoria, with pre-production to Millionaire and The Footy Show), before start at Docklands Studios before the end of moving on to stage one, where filming for the year. The Whistleblower recently wrapped up. It will be the biggest budget television It was the day after the 10-year anniversary production to come to Victoria since of the state government’s purchase of the Steven Spielberg’s The Pacific in 2007 and Conference delegates tour Docklands Studios on November 13. studio from a private consortium. will feature a Melbourne-based plotline Mr Allan said the government purchase and locations in both the city and regional productions like Preacher were a perfect forward to welcoming the cast and crew to had guided the studio’s philosophy and Victoria. fit for the studios and “demonstrate our the studio”. allowed it to be driven by more than strict Docklands Studios CEO Rod Allan said big reputation as a world class facility. We look commercial pursuits. Car parking costs soar Make a By David Schout According to car park finder websites, the Seafarer’s $85 price tag for a three-hour park is one of the most expensive in Melbourne. Local off-street parking prices Christmas Nearby parking at both Woolworths and Exo have skyrocketed in the last 12 (off Merchant St) remained the same. The Mission to Seafarers is months, especially near Bourke Wilson Parking did not respond to media calling for donations in the and Collins streets. requests from Docklands News before deadline. lead up to Christmas, to At six separate off-street parking lots on or Motorists will also be further more out of supply seafarers with some near the prominent streets, costs now exceed pocket in Docklands should they lose their $40 for just a 1-2 hour park. parking ticket. well-deserved gifts.

This compares with just two lots that charged Misplaced ticket fees rose from $55 to $120 at The mission is putting together gift The most expensive off-street parking in in excess of $40 for a 60-minute-plus park at the Siddeley St park since this time last year. parcels for the seafarers to open on Docklands is now at the two Wilson Parking the same time last year. Similarly, forgetful drivers will be also be Christmas Day. Drop into 717 Flinders St, garages on Enterprize Way (off Bourke St), stung $120 (up from $75) at one of the Docklands with any non-perishable gifts/ The biggest percentage rise, however, was at where a three-hours plus park will now set Wilson parks on Enterprize Way. treats for the seafarers – chips, chocolates, The District Docklands where, in some cases, you back a whopping $85, up from $69 last Christmas cakes etc. parking costs trebled. year. Parking at Marvel Stadium (formerly Etihad) stayed the same. They also love a good movie, or beanie to Since changing names from Harbour Town, As soon as the clock ticks over 60 minutes in keep them warm as many will soon be in parking at the shopping mall has risen both of these off-street car parks, drivers are The cheaper event parking at Digital Harbour the northern hemisphere. You can also considerably. forced to fork out (at a minimum) $52. parking (off Harbour Esplanade) rose from buy a top-up phone card for a seafarer $18 to $20. Motorists who don’t spend at least $20 at The Wilson increased parking costs at the two and we will give them away the week District will be stung $15 for a three-hour car parks by more than 30 per cent in each An updated Docklands off-street parking before Christmas – a chance to call home. park (compared with $4 this time last year) weekday timeslot except the 0-30 minute slot guide can be seen in the 2019 Docklands Go to the website to buy a phone and $30 for a six-hour park (up from $10). (which remained $6) and early bird parking. Directory, distributed in December. card: www.missiontoseafarers.com.au

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Please support our advertisers because without them we would have no Docklands News ISSUE 148 DOCKLANDS NEWS 9 Hoon hotspot raising hell for locals By Niccola Anthony

A group of car enthusiasts who meet twice a week at Yarra’s Edge are making life increasingly difficult for residents in surrounding Yarra’s Edge properties.

The group generally meets every Friday and Saturday night, except in poor weather, in Point Park Cres. The crescent circles around the Yarra Point complex and is bordered by Point Park and the Yarra River to the north. On nights of gatherings, cars will enter the crescent from Lorimer St in groups of six to 10 cars at time, before proceeding to do a Vehicles gather at the base of Yarra Point. Resident Max Dow. loop down the length of South Wharf Drive around the meeting point. The gatherings my door will be shut to prevent the car fumes said. “Any sort of car that you want to name, now for six weeks. can attract anywhere between 20 to 100 cars from getting in,” Mr Dow said. but they’re done up to the hilt.” a night. As a result, police presence in the area has “They’re there, they’re showing the cars off, Mr Dow is unimpressed by the lack of action escalated to the point where members of the Cars have been documented parking illegally the bonnets are up, engines are running – on the issue by local authorities. Contact Public Response Unit visited the area, talking on the grassy patch opposite the Yarra Point but the fumes get so bad that you have to with City of Melbourne was first made to patrons about anti-social behaviour and complex (known as “Mirvac park”) and in a shut all the windows and doors. And that’s through Cr Kevin Louey, who Mr Dow said moving cars on where required. no standing zone along Point Park Crescent. why I really started to get annoyed.” had a working relationship with the owners’ However, Mr Dow argued that a greater corporation of his building, before the issue Local resident Max Dow is fed up with the Mr Dow said the cars frequenting the area response was needed on the part of the was delegated to Dean Robertson, the city’s twice-weekly interruptions to his weekend were standard cars that have been reworked council and the police to contain the issue so manager of on-street compliance services. plans and has made numerous attempts to with flashy new features, with a number of that local residents’ full enjoyment of their address the issue through City of Melbourne them sporting car club stickers and logos. Mr Robertson had earlier recommended properties wasn’t impacted. and Southbank Police Station. “It has now become a meeting point for Mr Dow call 000 in the event of a gathering “It’s gotten around that ‘this is a place we “On a really nice Friday or Saturday night, anybody who has a car to show off,” Mr Dow occurring, so Mr Dow has been calling 000 can meet and nobody is going to do anything about it’. I just can’t believe that it has been allowed to go on for this long,” Mr Dow said. Charges from wheelchair hit-run “I can’t stop them coming. All I want to happen is that, when they do come, they 23-year-old Jake Pedersen is facing a number accident and other traffic offences. be respectful, park legally and don’t wake of offences following the incident. An Altona North man is The Age reported that Mr Pedersen was me up at midnight when they decide to do facing court charged with Police allege Mr Pedersen drove down also charged with using a false document burnouts on the street when they’re leaving.” Bourke St, near Seafarers Lane, in a rented to rent a car from the Royal Automotive Southbank Police said they were aware failing to stop after driving blue Ford when he crashed into the victim. Club of Victoria the day before the crash. of the problem and were assessing the into wheelchair-bound They say Mr Pedersen abandoned the car on Court documents also show Mr Pedersen best approach to combat it. The City of LaTrobe St near the intersection of King St. Judeland Anthony in Bourke St, was a learner driver. He was due to appear Melbourne was contacted for comment Docklands on October 30. He was initially charged with failing to stop in Melbourne Magistrates Court for a but had not responded before the time of and render assistance at the scene of an mention on November 30. publication.

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This Christmas enjoy a huge line-up of festive cheer at The District Docklands.

Santa Claus has taken residence, visit the jolly man in red to have your photos taken. There’ll be a pop up Christmas tree village with decorations by local schools and community groups, a special Christmas edition of the Makers Market every Sunday, charity gift wrapping, plus your chance to WIN^ a custom made cubby house from our friends at Castle & Cubby when you shop at The District Docklands this Christmas. And join us for a night of Carols, Friday 21 December at 7.30pm, supporting Kids Under Cover

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Please support our advertisers because without them we would have no Docklands News ISSUE 148 DOCKLANDS NEWS 11 Final Social Club for 2018 The final Docklands Social Club event for the year will be held at Urban Alley Brewery on Tuesday, December 11.

The organisers would love to see you come The venue is under the Melbourne Star in back and catch up if you haven’t been for a what used to be Harbour Town Hotel. while. The arrangements will be, as always, from Remember these gatherings are very casual 7pm, pay as you go and stay as long as affairs, come for a short time, a coffee or you like. drink or stay for a meal. Plus you will have the opportunity to do We never know how many will turn up but some of your Christmas shopping, or when we have a big crowd we are delighted. have a ride on the wheel.

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Locals and tourists will be able to immerse Relax on deck chairs provided on the themselves in a Latin experience celebrating pier and enjoy the waterfront view with the life and culture filled with lively music, refreshing drinks in hand while enjoying a food and dance from 4pm till late. live band performance. The free entry event will be happening every Both indoor and outdoor spaces will be Sunday until April 2019. transformed into vibrant and colourful Participants from the November Social Club event at Hooks, Yarra’s Edge. Photo courtesy John Tadigiri. locations offering bachata and salsa dance www.summerfiesta.com.au

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Friday 21 December 7pm for a 7.30pm start

We are thrilled to bring you a night of Carols, underneath Melbourne’s largest and brightest star. Best owl pals Hoot & Hootabelle and Banans in Pyjamas bring their Christmas shows so you can sing and dance along. Enjoy performances by Maya & Kate Carols, Holy House of Horns, Red Roses DJ Band, the Melbourne Saint Valentine Choir, plus meet Santa Claus. The show will conclude with a spectacular fireworks display at 9.30pm.

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Please support our advertisers because without them we would have no Docklands News ISSUE 148 DOCKLANDS NEWS 13 Milestone year in Docklands By Development Victoria

A range of milestones has been achieved in Docklands in 2018, with over one million square metres of commercial floor space and 10,000 apartments delivered or under construction, signaling how far the precinct has come.

Development Victoria’s group head Community infrastructure precincts, Geoff Ward, said the level of investment in Docklands by both the private and activity and public sectors was a vote of confidence Docklands Representative Group: in the precinct. Formation of a new-look community “We are seeing a real maturity in Docklands, representative group (July 2018) with the with around 11,000 residents calling it home assistance of Development Victoria and the and around 58,000 people now working here. City of Melbourne. The number of blue-chip companies who Collins Square – Undercroft: have their offices in Docklands continues to grow, including Lendlease, ANZ Bank, Myer, Works completed on the undercroft area NAB, KPMG and Medibank. in Village St with new tenants meeting the socio-economic criteria of accommodating “Construction continues on both charitable organisations (January 2018). commercial and residential towers which sustains between 2500 and 3000 jobs for Undercroft lighting project completed Victorians which is remarkable,” Mr Ward as a collaborative place-making project said. between Development Victoria and Walker Corporation (August 2018). Development Victoria has worked with its stakeholders across the precinct in 2018 to Docklands School: facilitate the achievements outlined below: Settlement of the land allocated for the new Completed construction Docklands School (August 2018). Port Phillip Ferry: Yarra’s Edge - Wharf’s Entrance Stage 2 Terraces: $6 million in Victorian Government funding for a three-year trial of a commuter ferry 18 town houses completed (April 2018.) service between Geelong and Docklands Waterfront City – Urban Alley Brewery: (August 2018).

A 690-capacity brewery within The District Upcoming completion of an eight-screen Melbourne Quarter – Stage C3: NewQuay: Docklands (September 2018). Hoyts Cinema complex (December 2018). A 49,000 sqm commercial tower which will Launch of the first stage of NewQuay Central The District Docklands – Archie Brothers Collins Square – Tower 5: also deliver 500 sqm of community space Park, which will eventually become a 4000 Cirque Electriq: (stage release in March 2018). sqm linear park extending to Ron Barassi Upcoming completion of a 65,000 sqm Senior Sports Reserve. (November 2018). An entertainment complex featuring arcade commercial tower, the final stage of Walker The District Docklands – The Market: games, theme-park activities and bowling Corporation’s $2.5 billion Collins Square A new fresh food offering at The District Other announcements within The District Docklands complex development (to be completed in December Docklands which will include a full-line (September 2018). 2018). Channel 7 building: Woolworths, Dan Murphy’s, an Asian grocer, Melbourne Quarter – One Melbourne Victoria Harbour - No. 1 Collins Wharf: Priceline Pharmacy and a range of specialty Development Victoria acquires the Quarter: retailers (commenced construction in May Channel 7 building as part of the overall Upcoming completion of Lendlease’s 2018). redevelopment plans for the Docklands Completion of a 12-storey, 25,000 sqm residential tower with 321 apartments (to be Stadium precinct (May 2018). commercial building in Collins St, including completed in December 2018) Yarra’s Edge - Wharf’s Entrance Stage 3 a Sky Park (October 2018). Terraces: Stadium upgrade: Major upgrade announced of Marvel NewQuay – Elm and Stone: Under construction Early works for 18 townhouses (commenced Stadium and surrounding stadium precincts Melbourne Quarter – Stage R1: in July 2018). Upcoming completion of two towers, one (May 2018). with 34 lots and 108 apartments and the Victoria Harbour - Stage Y3: The first residential tower within the precinct By 2025, Docklands is forecast to welcome other 128 serviced apartments managed by will feature 45 storeys and 719 apartments Construction of 38,000 sqm commercial approximately 20,000 residents and 70,000 Quest Apartments (December 2018). (stage release in February 2018). tower under construction (practical workers, with $17.5 billion of private Waterfront City – Hoyts Cinema: completion is expected March 2019). investment into the precinct.

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Please support our advertisers because without them we would have no Docklands News 14 DOCKLANDS NEWS ISSUE 148 Christmas Living Beside the Yarra carols Appleton and Swanston Docks built along the river Locals are invited to The Convenient for ships to unload goods and deliver. District Docklands from 7pm It was once a busy river with sea-going ships on Friday, December 21 for Wharves all along marking many slips. a night of carols underneath Long gone is the trade of old Melbourne’s brightest star. No more boats laden with wool or gold. Gone are factories that belched out It’s a free event, with proceeds of sales of poisonous waste By Lori Fellows rainbow LED flicker candles, light wands Restaurants, bars and apartments stand and Christmas hats going to charity Kids proudly in their place. Under Cover. We live beside the Yarra a changing scene each day Come along for festive fun, with live The Bolte Bridge opened in 1999 music featuring a Christmas Choir, solo Quietly flowing past, out to Port Phillip Bay Resembling penguins, watching swans and Tall and monumental passing the test of performance by Maya, performances by Sourced up near Mt Baw Baw in a forested ducks drift by. time. Shades and House of Horns. sub-alpine park Ferry boats so busy during the hours of day Webb Bridge, a stunning piece of structural Swamps, fed by snowfalls causing water to Best owl pals Hoot and Hootabelle invite Gliding past the MCG, down towards the bay art disembark. all boys and girls to join in their favourite Hire boats bounce along in their wakes The most photographed bridge in carols, as they hit the stage to get everyone A narrow winding river trickling from the Melbourne, it stands apart. ready for Christmas Day! billabongs Early morning rowers push hard, backs break. The rubbish after rain gathers in swirls Far distant to the mouth around 250k’s long. Plus, Bananas in Pyjamas will bring their Yachts tall and graceful head out to race on In stark contrast brides and models pose and own Christmas celebration so you can Up in the far reaches the platypi still thrive the bay twirl. sing along and dance to the festive music. From our balcony we watch seals and Fishermen try their luck, watching tide times Sightseers, yachties and pleasure seekers dolphins dive. The jolly man in red will be there, with of the day. We’ve even seen the occasional streaker! plenty of photo opportunities. The Changes to the river have been made One stood on the marina and stripped off evening will close at 9.30pm with a Downstream Pier 35, a favourite restaurant throughout the years his gear spectacular fireworks display. Sit inside or outside, order any drink you Work controlled flooding to quell people’s Into the river with a white flash of rear. want fears The container ships pass by hardly making Silt dredged from the river - construction of Many bridges along the river, Queens, a ripple Shake-up for an isle Hoddle and Charles Grimes While diners enjoy a meal sipping their Levee banks built, trees planted in soil fertile, One dedicated to Melbourne footballer, the favourite tipple. great Jim Stynes. community grants Herring Island was called Como in 1928 They say the Yarra flows upside down Changes continue to be slowly revealed Raging floods swept it away before it did By Tas Mavridis Clear underneath, on top muddy brown. abate Giant buildings emerge of glass and steel. Blue skies bring vivid blue reflections on the Como was swept away in 1934 A crane built in 1948, turning 70 this year waterway The City of Melbourne’s A major flood such power, sorrowful tales of Is being restored, decked out in new gear. Pink, red and orange at the break and set of community grant framework awe. The river keepers, fire boats and police keep day. all in check has received a shake up with Working docks were built for the thriving Black cormorants in flocks, fly, swoop and While we sit back and enjoy the view from the new framework placing city dive our elevated deck. Warehouses and factories belching fumes a greater emphasis on social Into the river, on small fish they thrive 03/11/2018 and smoke so gritty. innovation. Rounding up schools of fish to catch Fighting off seagulls that wait, watch and According to the City of Melbourne, snatch. the new framework will consist of four The Pied Cormorant an adorable bird streams: connected communities, Stands flat footed without a word community funding agreements, Chest puffed out all fluffy and white partnership and professional development and social innovation Belly so full no chance of take off or flight partnerships, with a total of $2.4 million Perched with wings hung out to dry being budgeted for these grants.

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Please support our advertisers because without them we would have no Docklands News ISSUE 148 DOCKLANDS NEWS 15 Beauty in Pieces

of looking at ourselves, thoughts expressed For three days at the end of in the performance videos resonate and the ideas in the short film connect with November the Library at something deep within.” the Dock hosted “Beauty in “We invite you to think about the variety Pieces”. of pieces that create beauty, as well as the beauty that lies in pieces.” The exhibition’s entrance had poet, writer Some features were old beauty and radio producer Sista Zai Zanda on a advertisements from around the world, daily screen, talking. If you put the headphones beauty products, and portraits. on you heard her say “I carry many stories on my head”. There were different displays of pottery – some were whole earthen pots and some The exhibition visually explored the were broken. meaning of personal beauty and the beliefs we have growing up ­– what ideals The unbroken pottery was complete by itself do we carry of body type, hair, skin or – can you think of a time when this was you? attitude? The broken pottery was a reference to the Artists Suhasini Seelin and Peris Martel- Japanese art Kintsugi, of repairing broken Cruz interviewed people of diverse pottery and finishing it with coat of gold. upbringings and life experiences on their notions of beauty and discovered multiple At the end, there were odd-sized pieces of cardboard for visitors to write their Returned MLA Ellen Sandell celebrates her victory on election night. meanings. experience of the exhibition on. A sign at the edge of the exhibition read, in part: “We hope the objects provide One read: “Thanks for giving me a new way It’s Ellen again context, the pottery provides a new way to see my journey through beauty.”

Melbourne MLA Ellen Sandell has defied a statewide swing to Labor to retain her seat by the same margin as last time – 2.4 per cent.

Statewide, the Greens lost MPs at the Hotham Hill, Kensington, Melbourne and November 24 poll, with Ms Sandell’s victory South Kensington. one of few real highlights for the party. Some 84 per cent of enrolled voters (42,540) Ms Sandell polled 3.48 per cent more cast a ballot and 4.7 per cent of them (2003) than her Labor rival Jennifer Kanis on voted informally. primary votes and had a nervous wait while In the Upper House, results for Northern preferences from Liberal and minor party Metropolitan Region won’t be known until voters where distributed. December 11, but pundits are predicting two seats for Labor, one for the Liberals, one She polled 15,988 primary votes, while Ms Green and a seat for Derryn Hinch’s Justice Kanis polled 14,472 and last-minute Liberal Party. candidate Darin Schade attracted 6776. Reason Party candidate Leo Close scored In Docklands, 1371 votes were cast for the 1511 primaries. seat of Melbourne.

Around the electorate, Ms Sandell won in The breakdown was: Australian Greens Carlton, Carlton Central, East Melbourne, 422; Liberal 327, Peter Hanlon 18, Liberal North Melbourne, North Melbourne East, Democrats 21, Aussie Battler Party 4, Parkville and Queen Victoria. Australian Labor Party 425, Animal Justice Party 24, Fiona Patten’s Reason Party 44 and Ms Kanis won in Carlton North, Docklands, there were also 86 informal votes. Part of the “Beauty in Pieces” exhibition.

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Please support our advertisers because without them we would have no Docklands News 16 DOCKLANDS NEWS ISSUE 148 River Docklander activation Rod a By Jacklyn Yeong terror victim Parks Victoria (PV) has Docklander Rod Patterson was released two expressions of stabbed during the incident on interest (EOI) opportunities Bourke St last month. to businesses offering quality Yarra River visitor He’s from Launceston, but his Melbourne engagements. apartment in the Conder building in Docklands is where he was visited by Premier Daniel Andrews while recovering. PV says both berthing and activation sites EOIs will stimulate new commercial and Mr Patterson had recently arrived back in the community activities along the Lower Cop shop becomes country and was travelling through the city Yarra River. on his way home when he was stabbed in the head. Parks is offering a two-stage activation opportunity for stationary floating The 58-year-old is an ex firefighter and told commercial and recreational concepts office precinct ABC News that he approached the burning such as on-water food and beverage, car on Bourke St to see if anyone needed floating recreation activities, temporary help, before he was attacked. accommodation pop-ups, performance A major site at 637 Flinders St currently leased by the Victorian He released a statement from The Alfred spaces, interpretive services and more for Police will be renewed into an office precinct after the current Hospital during his recovery from the licences up to three years. wound, which required 120 internal and The decision came after two successful lease ends in July 2020. external stitches. trials over the summer of 2017/2018 of on- “Yesterday, whilst out with my wife Maree water food and beverage offers, Supafish The site, almost two city blocks, is currently who work in the building. A piazza style enjoying another great day in Melbourne, and Arbory Afloat. the World Trade Centre, with the Victoria entrance will also be included. a city that we love, we were unfortunately caught up in the incident on Bourke St,” he Arbory Afloat reopened in September as Police Centre as its main tenant. “The design pays homage to the richness said. a trial extension opportunity from Parks Developer Zone Q acquired the site earlier in of maritime architecture in the area, with Victoria. 2018 and has just released its plans – adding references to wharfs, sheds and industrial “I went to assist and whilst doing so received approximately 26,000 sqm of net leasable aspects woven throughout the facade and a knife wound to my head. I am receiving A single-stage berthing opportunity also area in a “campus style” office precinct. interiors materially and architecture,” fantastic care at The Alfred.” exists for a 10-year exclusive licence for said Cox Architecture director Christina commercial vessel operators or river Zone Q has a strategy of acquiring sites with “We both appreciate everyone’s support Prodromou. touring experiences enhancing visitor value-add opportunities. In this case, that during this difficult time, and our thoughts experiences to designated berths. is an unusually large area of space sitting Construction is expected to start in mid- are also with the other victims, families and between the Yarra River and the CBD grid. 2020 and be completed late 2021. police officers involved.” Parks Victoria chief operating officer, Simon Talbot said PV sought to provide “A rare find in the CBD, workplaces will When Mr Patterson’s name went public, new visitor experiences and complement have direct outdoor access from the original it became apparent that he is quite well existing river users with its proposal. terrace areas on most levels and incredible known. views of the city, Yarra River, Port Phillip Bay Chief executive of the Tasmanian Chamber Applications for both EOIs close on and Southbank,” said Zone Q acquisitions of Commerce and Industry Michael Bailey, February 1, 2019. and sales manager Daniel Crotty. Labor member for Franklin David O’Byrne parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/doing- The site will be designed by Cox Architecture and Legislative councillor Rosemary business-with-us/expressions-of- and will include ground floor retail aimed Armitage all issued statements in support for interest/eoi-201806 at both the wider community and those their friend.

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Please support our advertisers because without them we would have no Docklands News ISSUE 148 DOCKLANDS NEWS 17 City guides Joh goes around again are full bottle Joh Maxwell has taken the reins at the Docklands Chamber of on Docklands Commerce as president for the By Tas Mavridis fifth consecutive year. Melbourne’s Red Shirt With some unrealised projects, Mrs Maxwell is staying on to best ensure their success in information volunteers 2019. have been preparing for a At the chamber’s annual general meeting busy summer of events in on November 13, Mrs Maxwell outlined an action-packed program for the new year. Docklands with help from She said the chamber was supporting a the Docklands Chamber of public Christmas carols event at The District Commerce. Docklands on Friday, December 21, to be closely followed by another spectacular Melissa Forester, Kat Izzard and Joh Maxwell. The Business and Tourism Summer New Year’s Eve celebration on Harbour Events Forum was held on November 21 Esplanade. The new executive committee is: At a special general meeting immediately at Maia on Central Pier to provide a run after the AGM, the following were elected: Mrs Maxwell also promised a great Australia ■■ Johanna Maxwell – Docklands down of a range of events taking place in Day event in Docklands, and said the Chauffeurs; ■■ President: Johanna Maxwell; the Docklands area. chamber was taking lead role in the City of ■■ Glenda Archibald – Archibald Builders; ■■ Vice-president: Daniel Hibberd; With many travellers and locals coming Melbourne’s traditional “summer campaign”. into the city during the summer, the ■ ■ ■ Kerry York – NRY Plumbing; ■ Treasurer: Glenda Archibald; and forum provided important information to ■■ Melissa Forester – Bendigo Bank; ■■ Secretary: Melissa Forester. volunteers on some of the lesser-known events across Docklands to help attract ■ ■ Mo Hamdouna – Moworks; more visitors. ■■ Daniel Hibberd – Quest Docklands; Guest speaker presentations ranged from ■■ Justin Jones – Accor; events such as the Park Cinema in Victoria Harbour, Alma Doepel and Port Phillip ■■ Cameron Baker – Sebel Docklands; and Ferries with the forum providing the ■■ Nicole Hill – Melbourne Star. volunteers with a range of information. Stacy Andronikos and Nicole Hill. Cameron Baker, Daniel Hibberd and Justin Jones.

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Please support our advertisers because without them we would have no Docklands News 18 DOCKLANDS NEWS ISSUE 148 Inspectorate raps Doyle candidates By Shane Scanlan

Councillors and candidates who ran on the ticket of former lord mayor Robert Doyle have been reprimanded by the Local Government Inspectorate over how they declared their campaign donations.

The inspectorate on October 28 wrote to the “team” of Arron Wood, Beverley Pinder, Hope Wei, Kevin Louey, Nicholas Reece, Sue Stanley, Susan Riley and Tessa Sullivan. “I am writing to advise you of an assessment of a matter brought to the attention of the Local Government Inspectorate (inspectorate) in early 2018,” the inspectorate wrote. “This matter related to a declaration by former Lord Mayor Robert Doyle of an additional $40,000 election campaign donation made by him to the candidates that ran in his team.”

On January 8 this year, Mr Doyle advised Team Doyle members (left to right): Sue Stanley, Kevin Louey, Beverley Pinder, Hope Wei, Susan Riley, Arron Wood, Robert Doyle, Nic Reece and Tessa Sullivan. the council’s governance and legal manager Keith Williamson that he was updating his They also erred by not resubmitting a revised “However, this office does not propose to ■■ “All candidates are responsible for the 2016 election campaign donation return with return when it was known that Mr Doyle had conduct a full investigation on the basis that submission of their own campaign an extra $40,000 contributed by himself. He declared a further $40,000 contribution. the matter raises minimum risk and, even donation information;” asked Mr Williamson to append his letter to However, the inspectorate says the matter if an offence was to be made out, guidance ■■ “We caution candidates in submitting the individual returns of his team members. is minor and does not warrant a full and education would be the most likely group donation returns and recommend The inspectorate says there were a number of investigation. outcome.” all financial accounts be reviewed prior breaches to the rules. to the submission of campaign donation “Our assessment of this matter has “Accordingly, I can advise that this matter returns;” and In the first instance, team members should indicated that all candidates on the Doyle is finalised from our perspective but I do have done their own returns and not merely ticket, including yourself, have not met the take this opportunity to remind you of the ■■ “Any amendments that are required are signed and submitted a centrally-prepared requirements to individually disclose the following, should you nominate for the office individually updated and declared by pro-forma. campaign funding,” the inspectorate wrote. of councillor in the future:” candidates.” PLANNING AN OFFICE PARTY? Create a memorable Christmas function with our specially crafted festive packages. To learn more, or to book a function, email [email protected] or call 8578 0016.

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Docklander Forget Marvel, we’ve found a real superhero By Niccola Anthony

A veteran on the international body building circuit, Ian Nordahl’s rise to the top of the sport has been nothing short of superhuman.

The 71-year-old Docklander has just in my mind and I thought, ‘man, I’ve got to returned from the Natural Olympia Body get up and move!’ And that’s when they put Building Titles held in Las Vegas, where me into forms of rehab.” he placed sixth in the Men’s Ultra Grand Remarkably, it took only nine months from Masters (60+ years) category. the time of the stroke for Ian to get back to The Las Vegas competition follows the the gym and recommence training. It was a Australian national Men’s Ultra Grand slow process, but eventually Ian was back to Masters title he picked up in September in appearing on stage at the international level Brisbane and the silver medal he won at in body building competition. the Natural Universe Ultra Grand Masters In 2016, he won his first medal at the competition earlier this year. Natural Olympia in the Ultra Grand Masters Since taking up the sport in 2007, Mr competition since the stroke, placing third. Nordahl has appeared on stage 35 times It’s clear from Mr Nordahl’s success in the at the international level and 33 times at sport that body building inhabits a large part Australian level, picking up a slew of medals of his life. A dietitian’s dream case study, his for his efforts. “day on a plate” features steel cut oats, plenty However, the one title that has eluded him of lean protein, healthy fats such as avocado – the Natural Olympia Ultra Grand Masters and cashews and lots of vegies. Champion – is the title that he most hopes to While many would baulk at the strict win before his retirement from international dietary requirements and early morning and national level competition. training sessions, Ian appears completely Despite his successes, Ian’s involvement at ease with the demands of the sport – a in the sport has not been without its trials. consummate professional. A terrifying stroke on an ordinary Sunday in the apartment door behind him. hospital stay and an intensive six-month “It’s a very individual sport, body March 2012 left him unable to walk or talk, But before making it to his bed, Nordahl rehabilitation program, four sessions a day building, even though you travel as a team. much less train at the intensity required for fell forward and was contorted into a over four days a week. Individually, [the outcome] just depends international body building. position with his leg tucked behind himself. “At Royal Melbourne, I remember one what the judges think,” Mr Nordahl said. Around 3pm, Mr Nordahl was working He couldn’t move. of the doctors saying ‘he’s going to be in “It can be hard, but once you’ve done it for out at Rekdek Gym in Lorimer St where he For 14 hours he lay in that same position a wheelchair for the rest of his life’ and I a while it’s not hard at all. You sort of slip into trained a number of clients, when a “bomb” until a few of the ladies who he had meant remember thinking then and there that I a certain mode of thinking.” went off in his head. to take for a morning training session grew wasn’t going to accept that,” Mr Nordahl And with those remarks, we deem Ian Slightly perturbed by the disturbance, he concerned of his whereabouts and came to said. Nordahl deserving of a higher standing wrapped up his gym session and headed the apartment to check up on him. “They gave me a motorised wheelchair among us mere mortals. back to his apartment to have a rest, locking What followed for Ian was a two-month and as soon as I saw that, something clicked

Owners’ Corporation Law Happy with your OC manager? Most are Exhibition St for the past four years. The standing delegations to the manager that extensions should also be well understood The owners’ corporation (OC) current government has seen fit to delay the would have been provided by the developer by the committee. Moving from one OC introduction of these reforms until at least at the first annual general meeting (FAGM) management company to another can be a management industry is well mid-2019 when the Owners Corporation Act or by an earlier committee decision. very stressful and laborious process. It is best overdue for a shake-up. reforms are introduced. The OC manager’s contract (which should practice to start this process early and with In the meantime, OCs will just have to be in the approved form) will contain the strong communication to the current OC continue muddling through. schedule of duties that the OC manager manager about performance expectations. Certainly, there are some excellent OC I advise my clients that a building is only must perform to earn the base fee. The Finally, communication is a two-way managers out there in the marketplace as good as its building manager and OC contract will also contain the duties that street. OC managers have a lot of experience who do a terrific job, and those excellent manager. manager shall perform for an additional in acting for hundreds of buildings and they managers are well-incentivised (as is the These two “run” the building’s daily hourly rate. are best-placed to provide case studies and case in any industry). operations, and should leave the committee Committees should also take care to help to solve problems for committees by However, there are some poorly- to simply administer the building by review the minutes of the FAGM and suggesting solutions that have worked for performing OC managers who simply approving quotations, periodically checking any early committee meetings where the other buildings. shouldn’t be in the industry and are bringing expenditure to ensure the budgets are developer controlled the committee because Remember, there is hardly ever a unique the rest of the profession down a notch or being adhered to and to provide further the minutes of these meetings will likely situation that a manager has not seen before two at least in the eyes of the committees instructions to the manager. Pretty simple specify the standing delegations (if any) that in at least a dozen other buildings. they serve. stuff really, huh? have been provided to the OC manager. Consumer Affairs Victoria (CAV) has Committees that don’t have the above If those delegations stretch too far (or not legislation all drawn up to clean up the management model flourishing in their far enough, as the case may be) then these Tom Bacon industry to introduce much-needed buildings need to look very carefully at the can be reviewed at the next annual general Tom Bacon is the principal regulations and reforms. roles their managers are playing and what meeting for the building. lawyer of Strata Title Lawyers. However, this legislation has been their expectations are. A good place to The terms of appointment and the [email protected] collecting dust on the bookshelf at start will be the source documents and the procedure for automatic rollovers and

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December 2008, Issue 38 And now for something completely different…

Docklands empty-nesters Alan and Joh Maxwell have turned their passion into a new and unique business with the launch of Tours on Trike.

The Maxwells gave up motorcycling many years ago to fund a deposit on a suburban home as they began to raise a family. But the passion for the highway and the wind in their face remained. Now the private schools fees are behind them and they have been smitten by the Docklands lifestyle. Their children gave them six months in Docklands. But on 18 months later, there’s no going back to the ‘burbs. “We certainly proved them wrong,” streets Joh said. Fashion of Docklands A year ago Alan did what many middle- aged men in his position do – he started looking for a Harley Davidson motorcycle. But he found a trike and now the trike is taking the Maxwells into the next exciting Karyn Garcia, 41, Marcela Astorga, 49, Michael Sullivan, 28, chapter of their lives. After getting such great reaction from Chile, flight attendant Chile, flight attendant Sydney, electrician friends and family he took for rides, Alan decided to turn the hobby into a business. DESCRIBE WHAT YOU’RE DESCRIBE WHAT YOU’RE DESCRIBE WHAT YOU’RE He isn’t planning on giving up his day WEARING: Casual but with a bit of WEARING: My outfit is casual, for sport WEARING: A ripped up shirt, an old job as a consultant IT project manager flair. or relaxing. blue shirt and boots. but the Maxwells have started employing WHAT’S YOUR FAVOURITE PIECE WHAT’S YOUR FAVOURITE PIECE WHAT’S YOUR FAVOURITE riders and have another vehicle on order. OF CLOTHING: I like the floppy army OF CLOTHING: Blue jeans because PIECE OF CLOTHING: Whatever is The business was officially launched pants I’m wearing now. they go with everything. comfortable, probably boots I think. at Docklands’ Lamore restaurant on November 30. “It’s not a new concept, but WHAT BRINGS YOU TO WHAT BRINGS YOU TO WHAT BRINGS YOU TO it is certainly new for Melbourne,” Alan DOCKLANDS: Just here for a day as a DOCKLANDS: Exploring Melbourne DOCKLANDS: I’m in Melbourne said. flight attendant, on a flight tomorrow. while I’m here. visiting an old friend so I thought I’d Tours on Trike offer a range of tours check out the inner city. I’m on the STYLE: I always like casual and sporty. STYLE: In Santiago we’re much more starting with one-hour runs around Albert free tram zone trip. formal, so when I’m travelling I like to Park and the inner city, to an all-day WHAT DO YOU THINK MAKES keep it casual. STYLE: Laid back and not too around-the-bay indulgence. A GOOD OUTFIT: I like boots and concerned, just a casual look. “Melbourne has 73,000 visitors every leggings. WHAT DO YOU THINK MAKES A week and we feel that there has been GOOD OUTFIT: I like high shoes for WHAT DO YOU THINK MAKES something missing in the offering to formal and sandals for a casual look. A GOOD OUTFIT: If something is them,” Alan said. “We’re aiming to give Being able to match shoes to casual or matching. Everyone has their own them something different.” formal. style I guess, so as long as people Alan said the most noticeable thing know themselves I think they put about riding around in a trike is being something good together. noticed by all and sundry. “If you have a need to be noticed, then hop on,” he said. The trike is Australian-made, features Harley Davidson parts and is powered by a 1916cc Volkswagon engine. For further information, see www. toursontrike.com.au

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The Docklands Art Collective is having its own festival on Friday, December 7 from 6pm-9pm, with live music from STEFFI and roving entertainment by Trash Puppets. Many of the exhibitions will continue throughout January.

MAGNET GALLERY – CHRISTMAS EDITION Reflections: 11am - 5pm Tuesday, December 9, a talk and photo walk around Docklands to capture reflective photos with David Wayman. The exhibition will be on throughout December. ■■ Christmas Photo Market: A great opportunity to buy/sell all things photographic, Saturday December 15 – Sunday December 16. Book a table by DODGY PAPER THE AUSTRALIAN CARTOON contacting MAGNET on 8589 0371. The Unlucky carnival will be hosted by TREE PAPER COMICS ■■ A Photographer’s Life: A retrospective MUSEUM – CHRISTMAS EDITION Roj from Dodgy Paper on December 7, PINK GROUP EXHIBITION – December exhibition of 50 years in profession life by Ned Kelly – Media Man: Two separate 7.30pm – 8pm to open Unlucky Group Show. 7 – December 19 Michael Silver - opens January. Ned Kelly exhibitions intertwined – one A group exhibition exploring the theme of The exhibition has over 22 participants chronological and the other metaphoric, whose work has been made on paper made pink. What it means to the artists, the world, THE ARTISTS GUILD running until mid-December. and the feelings this colour incites in our from unlucky scratchies and will continue Royal Commission Into Banking cartoon Carla Van Laar – Unsung Spaces opening throughout December. collective consciousness. Artists have been December 7 and running until December exhibition – from December 12. asked to produce one to two artworks that 31 Special Christmas cartoon exhibition – display their interpretations. Showcases works created by painter Carla from December 19 cartoons will be turned van Laar during her 2018 Artist Fellowship into Christmas decorations. at RMIT’s creative research lab, Creative There are also storyboard classes by David Blumstein from Squishface Studios. There will also be events on at: Agency, in Melbourne. The paintings explore ■ Enquire to ACM about classes here: www. ■ CROWTHER CONTEMPORARY urban spaces around RMIT that are well ■ theaustraliancartoonmuseum.com.au ■ THE BAND PRESENTS travelled strangely familiar and evocative, STUDIO XL XS yet uncelebrated due to their transient, TIGER IN THE JUNGLE ■■ LOOSE PRINT neglected or un-designed nature. CONVERSATIONS WITH THE SKY, ■■ THE FAT YARN STORE REBECCA DONALD – Opening Friday Stay up to date with them on social media December 7 to follow the events.

Chamber Update Run 4 The Kids We are so excited this event is coming to Docklands.

Of course, it’s been running through The Annual general meeting District since its inception, but now that we The DCC annual general meeting was held will be hosting the start and the finish, we on Tuesday, November 13. This past year can hardly contain our excitement. has seen the chamber grow to a record size It is estimated it will bring 45,000 people and, with that success, it was an easy choice into Docklands. That’s great news for all our for the members in attendance to re-elect traders and having run the event on many Johanna Maxwell as president. occasions I know that both the athletes and Newcomer to the executive committee, supporters will be keen to sit down for a Daniel Hibberd of Quest hotel, has taken on |Dinner Companions meal and a cold drink afterwards. the role of vice-president. A full executive committee was elected on the night that will |Social Escorts Carols at The District ensure the pro-active work of the chamber |Sensual Ladies For the first time ever, we are thrilled to continues. announce a night of carols at The District, Melbourne’s exclusive underneath Melbourne’s largest and “Red Shirt” volunteers entertainment service. brightest star! All event proceeds will go to The City of Melbourne “Red Shirts” are charity partner, Kids Under Cover, helping everyone’s go-to people when we need Highly recommended prevent youth homelessness. The Docklands advice. for our interstate and Chamber of Commerce is a proud sponsor The Docklands Chamber of Commerce overseas visitors. and supporter of this new event. hosted 130 of the volunteers for brunch and So, come along for an evening of a forum on what is available in Docklands. festive fun, with live music featuring a Several of our members presented as well. Christmas choir, solo performance by Maya, We are the conduit between the city and performances by Shades and House of Horns Docklands and were very proud to host this paramour.com.au – plenty of fun the whole family can enjoy annual event at the beautiful Maia function and, of course, the big man in the red suit room at Central Pier. will be there to listen to all the boy and girls. 96546011 The evening will close with a spectacular Shane Wylie 5 mins to your door firework display and best of all you will have first class views from the stage! Media Director Docklands ■■ When: Wednesday, December 21 from www.docklandscc.com.au SWA113E 7pm. View lingerie pics of our REAL ladies ■■ Where: Underneath the Melbourne Star at The District Docklands. paramour.com.au

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Street Art Goodbye from Blender Studios

In 1886 the new channel from Port Melbourne to the city was complete.

This saw the beginnings of what was to become known as the West Melbourne Dock area. Building the new docks was a huge undertaking with mass excavation on a level that up until 1886 had been unprecedented. The West Melbourne swamp had 2,308,247 cubic yards of dirt taken from it to create the new dock areas that helped the city become more flexible and take many more ships. The Victoria Docks, once finished, redefined the landscape of Melbourne, changing the direction of the Yarra River and making a vast harbour (Victoria Harbour). Victoria Harbour and Docklands was, at one point, Australia’s biggest harbour servicing much of Victoria and metropolitan Melbourne. Even before the opening of the The cut-out was a great example of Blender Studios working with The District, Docklands, to activate unused space. Bolte Bridge, by the Kennett government in 1999, the Docklands area had turned into community focus and a shift towards our 28 artists. Co-opted for its subsidiary new public space with the shopping centre. a derelict wasteland of abandoned sheds “finance architecture”. Finance architecture potential to rejuvenate space and contribute It was quite a transformation of space and broken-down wharfs. In the mid-1980s is the term given to buildings where the to urban gentrification, Blender has become from a derelict, unused space to an amazing the plans were drawn up by the Victorian design isn’t as important as profit. an artistic oasis in a commercialised public art park. It was at this time that we set Government to create a new suburb that After the initial opening and the fanfare, environment. up The Blender Artist Market which started connects Melbourne’s CBD to its waterfront. people stopped coming. People didn’t Since Blender moved into Harbour Town on Friday evenings and eventually moved to Development Victoria managed the respond to Docklands. It was a real shift Shopping Centre much has changed. After Sunday afternoons. development of Melbourne’s Docklands in style from what Melbourne was used to the first six months, the Docklands Art So, as The District grows and changes, it is from its beginning. In July 2007 Docklands aesthetically. Precinct administered by Renew Australia inevitable that the collaboration must come became part of the City of Melbourne. This There has been much improvement in had filled all the remaining shops with to a close. The building of the new Marriott was a good for the Docklands as the City the past 10 years in Docklands, with the City awesome and interesting art craft, studios means the space is becoming more valuable. of Melbourne is very community focused of Melbourne taking over. But there is still and galleries. It has been amazing watching the changes, and it has done a good job fixing many of a negative perception by Melburnians that Over the past two years the once-empty risk and success of The District. the problems and creating policies that are Docklands is cold, boring and windswept. spaces in the east wing have filled up with But now the Blender Studios must move specific for Docklands. This perception is slowly changing but it may galleries and became a major art precinct. on – back to its gritty CBD origins. I believe The Docklands Melbourne, is Australia’s take generations to truly shift. It is an unusual collaboration between the collaboration Blender has had with The largest urban renewal project and it has Around two years ago Blender Studios Blender and the corporate entity, Harbour District has been amazingly successful. been continuously under construction for relocated from its gritty urban origins Town Shopping Centre, which in 2017 And it has been impressive that a corporate nearly 25 years. Currently over two-thirds of surrounded by laneways in Franklin St. After rebranded under the name The District. body can see the value of art, murals and the the planned developments are completed. calling our Franklin St warehouse home The Blender Studios’ relationship with the currency of culture. Docklands is 190 ha (44 ha of water and 3.7 for over 16 years, the studio was forced centre has gone through many changes and The connections we have made to ha of open space). to relocate due to rental increases and the cultural difference between The Blender Docklands and The District run deep and It is expected that the Docklands project development. (To honour the studios the artists and the management at The District have existed for about 10 years and this is will be completed, from start to finish, in 25 City of Melbourne has now named the lane has, at times, required patience, but has something that we plan to continue. (Yeah, years. next to the Franklin St studio Blender Lane.) overall been interesting and successful. so hook us up with some projects.) There was one main original design for the The move into Harbour Town Shopping I think what has transpired at the newly- I would like to thank Docklands and Docklands. It was European in style. Canals Centre, was a cultural shock as the difference named The District has become really The District for supporting and embracing were planned as was public space and a between the dirty laneways of Melbourne important and a fantastic case study of the Blender Studios. And we hope to see you at couple of suburbs. and a stark clean shopping centre in currency of culture. our new space, in the city. However, there was a reduction in Melbourne’s Docklands was challenging for The District has changed considerably I would also like to thank Docklands News over the last two years. From the beginning, for letting me engage, openly, my thoughts Blender’s relationship with The District was on the creative community in Docklands. a close working relationship. We have been However, now that I am no longer part DENTIST BOOK NOW ONLINE through many changes at the centre, like the of Docklands physically, I will no longer be docklandsdentalstudio.com.au installation of the new roof, the rebranding writing for the Docklands newspaper. of the name to The District, the opening of Thank you all for your wonderful e-mails Now Accepting the cinema and the new H&M store (and let’s and discussions. not forget the giant ice slide.) They are doing You will still be able to follow me in CBD Zoom! some big things to make The District cool. News, and you can follow me on Instagram: Teeth Whitening The largest project that Blender created Doylesart or email me: doyle@doylesart. Now Available collaboratively with the District Docklands, com Services: Start from just was at the “cut-out”, a large disused block For the last time, of land that had two abandoned cars in it Stay kool, stay in skool. $ a day Check-ups (exam, scale and 12 – painting on the uninterrupted 15m x 80m Good luck Docklands, clean, X-Ray); children’s Our Dentists: wall which wrapped around the space. Doyle dentistry; teeth whitening; Over nine months artists came from dental implants; root canal Dr. Pia Oparkcharoen – MDS (Adelaide) all over the world and painted more than treatment; crown, bridge, Dr. Oon Yong Tan – BDSc (Hons, Melbourne) 70 pieces, filling the entire space. As the veneer; dentures. Dr. Wei Shuang Chiew – BDSc (Melbourne) wall started to come together, The District took out the fence, laid down Astro-turf Adrian Doyle Mon-Fri 8:30-5pm (Thurs until 6pm) Sat: 9am-1pm and turned it into a public space with food Street Artist 57 Merchant St, Docklands (opposite Victoria Harbour Medical Centre) vans on Fridays and a small bar. They even Blender Studios founder and www.docklandsdentalstudio.com.au - ph 9021 9487 mob 0488 799 487 knocked a hole in the wall connecting the director

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We Live Here Pet’s Corner Now Labor can Another “son” By Jacklyn Yeong work with residents Jasper is an active and happy 19-month-old cavoodle with In the fallout from the state poll we hope that Labor politicians white and brown patches. remember that they have been elected to represent people.

Unlike other cavoodles with a curly coat, Both major parties disappointed the There must surely be some government Jasper and his siblings resembled closer to electorate by failing to articulate any policies MPs, old and new, who are aware of the features of a King Charles cavalier than a to help residents in strata communities - all short-stay issue overseas and mindful of poodle. 1.6 million of us whose voices have not been what cities such as Paris, London, Barcelona, His “mum” Shandiz praised Jasper’s and are not being heard. Berlin, Amsterdam, New York and San co-operative and approachable attributes Neither the Labor nor Liberal pre-election Francisco have been doing to regulate the when it came to his obedient behaviour. platforms made any mention of residents. short-stay industry. “He didn’t require a lot of training at all. he’s more human than a dog.” A flyer letter-boxed in Melbourne district A recent report released by the Australian I could comfortably let him off-leash at He is also far from camera shy and would from Premier Andrews contained nothing Housing and Urban Research Institute stated areas that we are allowed to,” Shandiz said. happily sit down for a picture. His “mum” about issues affecting inner city living. that short-term letting helps to “reinforce the “He’s been very co-operative and obedient. already had an album full with pictures of Mr Andrews also turned down an increasingly inequitable housing landscape I think this really depends on how you Jasper. invitation to the We Live Here “meet the in Australia’s largest cities”, contradicting a treat and deal with dogs when they are still Before picking Jasper, Shandiz travelled candidates” forum. The Premier previously report commissioned by Airbnb, and that a puppies.” all the way to Sydney to check out the litter declined an invitation to attend our launch more comprehensive approach is needed to Shandiz appreciates Docklands for its before returning again just after three days to and has refused numerous other requests to monitor and regulate the industry. comfortable environment. Both “mother bring him home. engage with us over the past three years. With its increased majority, this and son” enjoy taking their walks along It took them awhile to get used to each The Premier’s victory speech similarly did government must stop burying its head in Central Pier. other but they have been inseparable ever not mention inner-city residents. the sand and take some action, allowing Besides playing catch and taking walks, since. The sole Labor candidate at our pre- residents a seat at the table to ensure there Jasper also enjoys listening to music. He Shandiz considered a few names before election forum, Jennifer Kanis, stated her is a level playing field for all so that the sits peacefully and quietly when music settling on Jasper for its playful tone. support of We Live Here and a willingness to government is not seen to be kowtowing to comes on. Jasper has been like another child to work with us if elected. At the time of writing, multi-nationals like Airbnb. “Jasper is very inquisitive, especially Shandiz, since both her real kids moved out. the electoral fate of Jennifer Kanis was still in We congratulate Daniel Andrews on when it comes to humans,” Shandiz said. “It’s like having a third kid,” Shandiz said. the balance. Either way, without the official his big win and invite him, as a matter “He pays attention to what we’re feeling “My two kids said I spoil Jasper too much but backing of Labor we are afraid that her of priority, to convene a meeting with and acts on that, sometimes I think that I think that’s okay.” sentiments may not count for much. representatives of We Live Here early in the The Greens through Ellen Sandell and term of his new government. Samantha Ratnam along with Fiona Patten of the Reason Party have all been supportive What do we want? of We Live Here and the regulation of the We Live Here calls on the Andrews short-stay industry. But with reduced clout government to: in parliament, the Greens and independents ■■ 1. AMEND the Owners Corporation Act Top Class will not be able to achieve much. 2006 to regulate the short-stay industry So now Mr Andrews, it is time for Labor – far beyond the scope of the woefully to take positive action and implement inadequate pro-Airbnb “party” bill that significant changes to support inner-city was shamefully passed just before the residents. election. The Airbnb “party” bill made it even harder for OCs to recoup costs of Work with council damage and it completely ignored issues Whatever the outcome of the next few of security, amenity and community weeks of political change, we hope the state development; government can learn to work collaboratively ■■ 2. RESTORE POWERS to OCs to make with the City of Melbourne. decisions about use of a lot, lost in Justice The two tiers of government must work Riordan’s Supreme Court decision in July closely on issues around short-stays as well 2017; as other issues affecting residents including ■■ 3. GIVE POWERS to OCs to determine if cladding, traffic congestion, planning, and short-stays should be permitted; the tram bridge. ■■ 4. REVISE the proposed scheme for individual owners to take out a bank loan Buildings fight back to remediate flammable cladding and Owners’ corporation (OC) committees repay the loan via their council rates – are becoming stronger and more united which would be unworkable; and and are taking matters into their own hands ■■ 5. ENGAGE with We Live Here. Talk to us – dispelling the fake news that OCs are – we represent more than 200 buildings dysfunctional or apathetic. throughout Melbourne and Victoria. We Many OC committees have expressed to can help you understand how to look open 24/7 | We Live Here that they are prepared to risk after strata communities. VCAT action to ensure that their long-term sexy & wild | residents – owner-occupiers and tenants Campaign donations – can enjoy the amenity of their Class Two As a not-for-profit organisation, donations genuine escorts | residential building not designed for ersatz from individuals and buildings keep our hotel-style accommodation. campaigns going. To register as a supporter To do this, short-stay operators and those of We Live Here or to make a donation please who book short-term accommodation via visit our website at welivehere.net. on-line booking platforms – Airbnb, Stayz, etc – are forced to comply with in-house www.welivehere.net rules. However, this comes at a huge cost to “we live emails to campaign@ the OC in terms of increased surveillance, here”TM welivehere.net security and maintenance which is paid for out of levies.

Please support our advertisers because without them we would have no Docklands News 24 DOCKLANDS NEWS ISSUE 148 Question: What impact do you think the result in the Victorian state election will have on the upcoming federal election? DOCKLANDS

SALLY MCDONALD, 54, DOCKLANDS, SECRETARY ANN MARAZIS, 56, PERTH, CUSTOMER SERVICE STEVE SUMMERVILLE, 66, ELTHAM, RETIRED

I have a feeling that other states will look at what I think the major factor that will impact the federal The Victorian Government won because they happened and consider whether the federal election will be the way Scott Morrison became put forward policies and a plan as to how they Liberal Party are the right people to take us prime minister. were going to run the state. The federal and state forward. Liberals are failing to do this so the result may repeat itself.

CHAD HONEY, 35, CARNEGIE, CONCRETER RACHAEL SMITH, 21, KEILOR, BARISTA AINA CRAWFORD, 80, WERRIBEE, SECRETARY

The main thing that the Liberal Party failed with in I don’t know. I don’t follow politics because I think Well everyone says the Liberals are in trouble, and Victoria was their failure to set out policies. We will it doesn’t concern me. I don’t think politicians do their outlook is not good. They’re not inclusive of have to wait and see if the federal Liberals make anything for ordinary people. women and immigrants and bad on important the same mistake. questions like climate change.

Vertical Living Welcome to your vertical village tower. As the culture of vertical villages this is often the first official contact that new might be on call to provide greater detail in Rolling out the welcome mat is varies, so too will the type of interest shown arrivals will have with your vertical village. specific contexts! to new arrivals. Some seek to openly Think about the message being sent – and The final and least popular element is not just for the new arrival. engage from the outset for the purpose of what message could be sent. onboarding which refers to a longer term visibly strengthening their village’s sense Next there is the induction or orientation and more relationship focused set of Engaging new residents from the get-go is of community. Other villages take a more which most buildings require new arrivals activities. Taking a leaf from the corporate widely claimed as a good thing to do, but it subtle approach, waiting to see the skills and to undertake. The aim here is to practically handbook, onboarding seeks to embed is often a hit-and-miss affair in our “vertical interests of the new arrival and how best they connect the new resident with the vertical new arrivals into the fold, aligning them villages”. However, the cost of not properly might contribute to the fabric of the village village, and includes actions such as with the village culture. The aim is to both engaging our new arrivals from day one (or (e.g. social group or waste committee?). registration on the various technical and promote their participation and to ascertain even earlier) is a missed opportunity. The next question is what might this security systems. This is when all the how these new arrivals might best “fit” In very pragmatic terms, there are several vertical village welcome mat look like? form-filling, the FOB assigning and the and contribute (i.e. what skills might these benefits to be had from new arrivals “starting And the answer is that currently there acknowledgement of protocols occur. It is a newbies have?). the way we wish them to continue” – and appears to be three components which critical time for imparting information and This is where fellow residents take the there are (at least) three groups invested in most vertical villages have to some obtaining specific acknowledgements from lead and the process can be started in laying this solid foundation. extent – these are the welcome pack, the new residents (shall I mention the cigarette various ways – invitations to walking groups, Firstly, there is the new arrival who is, induction/orientation and (the less popular) butts off balconies again?). personal notifications, etc. Already there hopefully, interested in knowing how things “onboarding”. There is talk of moving these inductions is talk about how this can be done more are done and what resources and facilities Starting with the welcome pack, this is a online where new residents can directly formally with suggestions that a “building- are available to them. Additionally, and means of establishing connections with new register their details. Already being buddy” could be offered to new arrivals while not usually expressed as such, these residents from the very beginning. While discussed are short online courses for (especially internationals) and/or possibly newbies are also eager to be reassured vertical villages differ on when a welcome residents on specific topics like pet care a floor-based contact – though with 40 that they have made the right decision to pack is given (e.g. before moving in or on and emergency procedures. For example, or 50 floors, co-ordination might prove live in their chosen vertical village. This moving day), what is critical is that this residents could be required to view a challenging! is an important time for post-purchase pack be viewed through the eyes of the new video describing evacuation protocols Welcoming new arrivals to our vertical reinforcement, meaning that whether an arrival: and then answer a short survey to check villages is important and needs to be owner-occupier or tenant, they need to be ■■ What will be useful to them? comprehension. carefully crafted so as to empower new reassured that their decision to live here was ■■ What indicates to them they have made a However, while certain aspects can be residents and connect them to the a good one. good decision to move here? and digitised, the induction / orientation is a key community – and also the community to Secondly, and unsurprisingly, building ■■ What will help guide desirable behaviour? event that offers much more than “getting them. management is (or should be) deeply For example, a welcome pack including a residents on the system”. It connects them And if you are interested in seeing where invested in ensuring new residents have a recycling bag that has instructions printed with the building (and specifically building to start, then you might consider surveying good introduction. This is because when on its side (and maybe the building’s management) and sets the foundation for your building’s last 10 new arrivals and building management can help set residents’ logo) is both practical and potentially interactions into the future. seeing what they have to say about your expectations and establish desired modes of behaviour shaping (we recycle here!). Also, This is the time where messages can vertical village’s “welcome wagon”. behaviour (the rubbish goes here), then they if your village includes cafes, then some be delivered in ways tailored to the new avoid having to remedy mistakes and then introductory vouchers could be included for residents and queries answered that perhaps Janette Corcoran track down and “re-educate” transgressors. a “moving-in” coffee break. might not be asked through an online form. Apartment living expert Thirdly, but definitely not least, are One item I have recently seen is a cigarette This is not to say that augmented reality (for https://www.facebook. butt tin along with a message about high- instance) could not be used to supplement – fellow residents who are greatly invested com/SkyPadLiving/ in ensuring the ongoing liveability of their rise “killer litter”. The key point here is that and perhaps in the future a “Virtual James”

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Health and Wellbeing Massage variations and benefits by increasing and stimulating the flow of Alcohol consumption and weight What type of sugar should I avoid? Many different types of massage energy and restoring balance within the You should start by avoiding any sugar body. No oils or lotions are used in Shiatsu. control With Christmas and festive celebrations that is processed or added. Sucrose is a are available to the consumer Thai massage – A very energetic form of now filling your calendar, now is the time to highly processed sugar that you will find in with most having the common massage which involves being physically review and understand the impact of alcohol jams, confectionary, pastry, soft drink, cereal moved, stretched, lengthened, twisted, on your physical health and wellness. Here and ice cream. You should minimise your objective to improve your compressed and re-energised by an are a few facts in advance of your parties that consumption of these products. general health and wellbeing. enthusiastic practitioner. A great therapy for may impact what and how much you drink Increase your awareness about fructose. back and neck pain, not so relaxing during to ensure you make the best decisions. Un-refined fructose is good for you, the session but leaves you feeling great The following is a quick description of Alcohol and alcoholic drinks are loaded contains fibre and is found in sweet fruits afterwards. some common methods and their benefits to with calories you don’t need. and vegetables. Refined fructose is found in Sports massage – Used for sports or help you better understand the differences Consider volumes of alcohol that you canned and bottled products, is low in fibre competition preparation and physical and make the best choice when planning consume, and the associated excess calories and excess consumption can lead to excess recovery afterwards. All competitive sports your next session. and energy. fat on the liver. teams will use or have sports masseurs on Swedish massage – A firm massage using Think about the mixers you add to your their support team. Very effective as a warm oils and lotions that help generate heat drinks – look for lower calorie options. The Glycemic Index (GI) up, helping to loosen tight muscles, increase and relief to the muscles. Based on western Alcohol can’t be stored so the body will The GI is a useful tool used to represent circulation and reduce the chance of injury. anatomy and physiology, it’s a perfect metabolise your alcohol and store whatever how rapidly a carbohydrate impacts the The strokes and technique would are deep massage utilising long and deep strokes for food you consume when drinking blood glucose levels and how rapidly using oils or lotions and may include joint general health and wellbeing. You rely on your liver to metabolise fat the body absorbs them. Low GI foods mobility and stretching actions. Helps Aromatherapy – Swedish techniques – if you are drinking excessively, you can’t are slow release energy sources and promote and increase flexibility. using essential oils that have therapeutic expect your liver to function optimally. preferred over high GI foods. Awareness Hot rock massage – Warm stones/rocks properties. The therapist mixes in oils or Alcohol impacts your decision-making on low, intermediate and high GI foods are placed strategically on the body to combines oils to help impact energy levels, and will affect your food choices and is recommended. While the preference help reduce pain and increase circulation. relaxation, digestion, headaches, skin selections when drinking. is to increase consumption of low and The heat from the rocks combined with conditions and other positive outcomes The best idea is to drink in moderation, intermediate GI foods, high GI foods are traditional massage techniques helps to secondary to the benefits of the Swedish stay hydrated and make good conscious food sometimes needed by the body and should reduce muscle soreness, tension and provide massage. choices. not be avoided altogether. relief. Deep tissue massage – A strong, more I would like to wish all Docklanders If you have any specific medical intense massage that focuses in on problem and readers of this publication a Merry conditions, you should check with your GP Sugar consumption areas, tight spots and knots. It can be Here are quick tips about sugars and Christmas, and best wishes for 2019. Thanks before having a massage. You should also do moderately painful during the massage, consumption that might help you make to Shane and the Docklands News team for your research on the practitioner, including followed by a sense of relief and relaxed better dietary choices over the holiday their support too. their qualifications, experience, insurance muscles at the completion of the session. period. and professional reputation. Massage is An effective massage for sufferers of chronic Types of sugars: an extremely personalised and personal conditions that require a specific focus. ■■ Glucose – found in vegies, fruit and experience. A great massage and therapist Shiatsu massage – A form of Japanese grains; Andrew Ward can have incredible benefits for your health bodywork that provides general wellbeing ■■ Sucrose – table sugar; and wellbeing. A chair massage can be a Andrew Ward from to the recipient. Based similarly on Chinese ■■ Fructose – found in fruit and honey; and great way to test a therapist to see if they are Push! Fitness. methods of acupressure and pressure point ■■ Lactose – sugar in milk and dairy right for you. www.push-fitness.com.au therapy, Shiatsu helps to energise the body products.

What Women Want The excitement is building ...

The phone calls are happening, the planning is starting, the time is drawing near and it just feels,truly feels, that this is going to be better than it has ever been before. Do you feel it?

The children feel it, I see them rushing were tiny, when you believed in a Santa that taking risks, not opening up, not letting joy think of all the things we can be truly grateful away from school, wishing away the last few could bring presents to all who were nice in. for – and all the things we dreamt of that days of their year until it’s time. (and apparently to those who were naughty So this time, this year, take a risk – believe could be just on the horizon. The pets seem to feel it, they are watching too!). When the world seemed a safe, in your dreams, believe in the magic and see The best days of our lives are still ahead their humans ready to make the dash for wonderful, loving place to wake to every day. if you can’t share the joy with those around of us and I hope they bring you peace, the car at the first sign of a suitcase being The excitement, the anticipation, the joy of you … happiness is catching, and when happiness and much love over the holiday packed, eager to ensure that they are along Christmas Day and the holiday season – do you let these wonderful things be a priority season. for the trip. you remember that exquisite feeling of the to you again, you automatically remind Be kind to each other, be kind to yourself Business colleagues feel it, as they create last day of school, with nothing but six weeks everyone around you of just how good life and let love back in this Christmas. the last of the “to do” lists and shoot off final of beach time ahead? Well that’s how it feels can really be. Merry Christmas, and God bless x emails before it’s time. this time …. So join in the fun this year, throw the With much love, Abby Friends feel it, and eagerly tag images Perhaps it’s because after the toughest of Christmas Grinch out the window, grab a Thank you for your emails this year, I of cocktails and banquets, beaches and years, I feel that I am finally free and able to champagne and celebrate this wonderful am truly grateful to receive them. You can camping trips to each other in preparation give and receive the love and joy that those time. always reach me at life@docklandsnews. for this time. around me – and I – deserve. Sometimes a woman has to grow up fast, com.au. xx And I certainly feel it – that this is going to And isn’t that what life is about? Having protect herself from harm and forge the path be the best Christmas and New Year’s time. room for love, time to celebrate, a feeling ahead on her own, but what a woman needs This time, it does feel different. It feels of laughter and joy even if there are still to realise is that sometimes she needs to do more “magic”, more exciting, as though busy or sometimes stressful things in the the exact opposite – and just let go, let the dreams are infinitely possible and wishes do background? While surviving the storm of child inside return and allow the wonder of come true. life is absolutely admirable and we all have the world to wrap its arms around her. Abby Crawford It feels that this will be a celebration of to focus on just getting through the truly Please find some time to enjoy Christmas [email protected] all the joy and happiness that Christmas rough times, we also have to be careful we this year, put aside your worries just for a is meant to have, the way it did when you don’t protect ourselves to the point of not while, toast your family and friends and

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Dragon boats are back! The art of the game Next Chinese New Year in Docklands, locals will be A hybrid street art basketball treated to even more than court is likely to appear at lanterns, dancing lions, food Marvel Stadium soon in the stalls and fireworks along the build-up to 2019’s major waterfront. games.

In 2019, these festivities will be even more The USA Men’s Team is travelling to iconic with the addition of a Chinese New Australia to play the Australian Boomers Year dragon boat festival! at Marvel on August 22 and 24, 2019. In 2019, non-profit group CNY United will join forces with Dragon Boat Victoria (DBV) Visit Victoria has planned a huge to organise the annual Chinese New Year street art installation at the stadium in Dragon Boat Festival in Victoria Harbour, collaboration with renowned artist Sofles Docklands. The event will be a two-day to promote the event. regatta over the weekend of February 16-17. It will be the first time the USA team Dragon boats are becoming a common has been in the country since the 2000 sight in the harbour as long boats powered Sydney Olympics. by crews of dedicated paddlers, striving in unison to perfect their performance in an The predicted 50,000-plus crowds are to incredible teambuilding sport. be the biggest either team has played in This is the first time the event is including a front of. corporate race and DBV is currently seeking expressions of interest from corporate, The mural, planned for Gate Seven, will community, university, registered charities span nine by 18 metres of the wall, and 18 by 18 metres of the ground. It will and social groups for participation in the Dragon boat racing returns to Victoria Harbour in the new year. event. pay homage to Victoria’s contribution to Starting each day with a unique eye-dotting involved in the excitement of racing through safety briefing and insurance. basketball and the historic 2019 games. the water to the pounding drums then DBV For more information, please visit the DBV ceremony to awaken the dragons, and the The games are hoped to further would love to hear from you. website: www.dragonboatvictoria.com.au/ blessing of the boats and water to ensure Australia’s reputation as a basketball Regardless of physical fitness or skills, events/ safe racing, the festival is a blend of tradition nation and Victoria as the home of dragon boating can offer a valuable For those wishing to spectate rather than and heart-stopping action as the spectacular basketball in Australia. dragon boats race along the harbour to the experience for everyone. No experience is compete or cheer on friends and family, beat of the drums. required and team entry into the festival there will be a variety of market and food In its planning application Marvel is This event is open to the public and watching includes a two-hour training session with stalls, and entertainments along Victoria aiming for the mural be completed by the the event is free, but if you would rather be a seasoned coach and steerer – including Harbour Promenade. end of this year.

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