AUGUST 2013 ISSUE 22 PRICELESS WWW.SOUTHBANKLOCALNEWS.COM.AU : SOUTHBANK_News The voice of Southbank
Mates on a mission Changing of the guard See page 3 See page 7 Candid candidates From choir boy to poet See page 4 See page 8 And the winner is ... Premier Dennis Napthine and Minister for Major Events David Hodgett announced the winner of the Flinders St Station design competition last month.
Th e winning design (pictured right) came from HASSELL, Herzog and De Meuron, while the people's choice award went to an entry from Melbourne University. Th e winning design is visually spectacular and features a market, art gallery, ampitheatre and plaza, but there's a catch. Find out what it is on page 8. Major tram stops set for an upgrade
Two of Southbank’s most prominent tram stops will be upgraded as part of Public Transport Victoria’s (PTV) Route 96 project.
While the plan is still at the consultation through Batman Park. Local News that the changes were part of stage and more feedback was encouraged. stage, major changes have been mooted for the State Government’s $800 million tram Stop 125’s changes are more complicated. “As part of the project, PTV is currently Stop 124 – World Trade Centre (city-side upgrade program. It will also be upgraded to a Central Island seeking feedback on the proposed concept of the river) and Stop 125 – Port Junction Platform Stop, but will have a third platform “Th e project aims to improve the reliability of design for Stop 124 – World Trade Centre and (Whiteman St). added. this busy tram route and provide level access Stop 125 Port Junction tram interchange,” the Both stops have been identifi ed as needing Th e Melbourne Tramcar Restaurant will stops along the length of Route 96 to ensure spokesperson explained. better access for disabled passengers and it is accessible to all people at all times,” the have its own track and platform and Route “It is important to note these are only draft will become Centre Island Platform Stops. spokesperson said. 112 will be separated from Routes 96 and proposals. PTV has had a fantastic response Under the plan, Stop 124 will stay in its 109. Th e report also recommends removing “To meet these objectives, the Route 96 to community consulation so far, with more current location and a central island will be Stop 124b, which sees the trams stop on Project Team has developed concept designs than 600 submissions received.” incorporated to allow better and safer access. Spencer St, before turning into Whiteman St. which provide priority for trams and focus Public consultation on the project closes on Th e changes to Stop 125 would happen in on moving more people, more effi ciently.” Th e changes are designed to cater for more August 31. To view the project and submit three stages. passengers, while maintaining the stop’s Th e spokesperson also pointed out that these your feedback head to the website connectivity to walking and bicycle paths A spokesperson from PTV told Southbank plans were still very much at a consultative www.ptv.vic.gov.au/route96project
WE ARE YOUR LOCAL GROCER! 182 City Road, SOUTHBANK 2 SOUTHBANK LOCAL NEWS ISSUE 22 Residents must continue Suite 108, 198 Harbour Esplanade PO Box 23008 Docklands 8012 Tel: 8689 7980 Fax: 9602 2929 www.southbanklocalnews.com.au to push council evolution Th e changing of the guard for the Southbank Residents Group represents a very important stage in Editor: Sean Rogasch Southbank’s residential history.
Tel: 8689 7980 Fax: 9602 2929 As reported on page 7, both its president years by the SRG would have been in vain. [email protected] and vice-president are standing down at the Th e suburb is at a unique and important AGM in October. EditorialEdit juncture. Reader contributions are welcome. Th e group has more support and more CommentCom While the City of Melbourne has always Please send articles and images to relevance than ever before. [email protected] had residents, they had been confi ned to It is essential for all residents of Southbank SeanSean Rogasch the northern side of the city, allowing the Deadline for the Sept edition is Sept 12. that this group continues its important work council to promote the central and southern and equally important that it fi nds the right front, particularly in its decision-making ends for business and tourism. Th e council people to move forward. surrounding the Queensbridge Tower was acting as an advocate for Melbourne and Th e City of Melbourne (CoM) is in the midst development. its marketability. of a transformation itself and residents of With a new council line-up and a new It has begun to, and must continue to, grow CONNECT Southbank and the rest of the municipality proposal for the site, the council now has into just as strong an advocate for the people have been the big winners. the opportunity to make good of the positive living within these parts of Melbourne. Keep up to date with local news & events. vibes residents are feeling for it. Traditionally, the City of Melbourne has For this to be guaranteed, the residents had a very small number of residents within Th e Southbank Residents Group, under themselves need to ensure they are putting its boundaries. With the advent of vertical Follow us on Twitter outgoing president Michael Smolders, their issues forward in a coherent matter communities in Southbank, Docklands and has been tireless in creating these open and the best way to do that is by using SRG the CBD, the council now fi nds itself with @SOUTHBANK_News dialogues to encourage better relationships as the vehicle. just over 100,000 residents. between council and the State Government. On a personal level Southbank Local News While there has been some lag time, where In the past month the SRG has been given would like to acknowledge and congratulate the council needed to get onboard, it is Like us on Facebook every indication from councillors that they both Michael Smolders and Barry Janes on now apparent that CoM is doing its job are on its side. their work at the helm of the SRG, and wish Southbank Local News as an advocate for the residents of the them well into the future. municipality. Th e previous council came Th is important work must be continued. If under fi re from Southbank residents on this it’s not, all the hard work of the last couple of You can read Michael’s column on page 15.
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Join us for a Talk & Tour of the College Monday August 5th at 9.30am or Monday September 2nd at 9.30am Call Jodie McLeod on 9329 0411 to register 31 Curran Street, North Melbourne www.aloysius.vic.edu.au ISSUE 22 SOUTHBANK LOCAL NEWS 3 Green light for new bike lane St Kilda Rd will lose another lane of motor traffi c to make way for a bike lane for cyclists travelling south, away from the CBD.
Th e City of Melbourne announced the new “Where road space permits, we are designing bike lane last month, two months after it our bike lanes to separate cyclists from added a bike lane to north-bound traffi c motorists.” across Princes Bridge. Cr Oke also said the council wanted to While a tram stop prevents it from adding encourage more cyclists to ride through the city. the south-bound lane on the bridge, it will run for 300 metres, from Alexander Gardens “Just over 13 per cent of vehicles entering the down to the fl oral clock. city in the morning peak are bicycles, and this fi gure will only continue to grow.” Councillor Cathy Oke said the council’s major concern was the safety of everyone Th e lane will take one lane of motor traffi c using St Kilda Rd. out of the service lane. Th ere will also be one metre of separation between cars and “Anyone who has travelled along this stretch bicycles, a move to keep cyclists clear of of road will know how hectic it can be opening car doors. with large numbers of motorists, cyclists, Mates on a mission gala Th e council said the change would not create pedestrians and tram commuters all sharing any “signifi cant” travel delays. the space,” Cr Oke said. Mates on a Mission, the charity co-founded by Yarra River Work on the lane started at the beginning Business Association (YRBA) president John Ahern, held its gala “Cars and cyclists, in particular, travel of August and should be fi nished by mid- incredibly close to each other,” she added. September. fundraiser last month at River’s Edge Events at North Wharf.
Th e event was a huge success, with the “We will host a charity gala dinner annually relatively new Melbourne arm of the charity and potentially other events throughout the attracting 220 guests and raising $55,000 year. We aim to continue to support causes for the Monash Medical Centre – Medical closely connected to Th e Publican Group Th erapy Unit. family.” As reported in last month’s Southbank Local News, Mates on a Mission set up a Melbourne arm to help long-time Publican Group contractor Spiro Bombos’s son Jared. Jared suff ers from a combination of thalassemia and sickle cell anaemia. Mr Ahern, along with co-founder Steve Garcia, said they were thrilled with the response to the evening. “Th e support from the crowd and the entertainment made it such a successful night. A great night was had by all,” Messrs Ahern and Garcia said. Former AFL great Wayne Carey was king of the kids.
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Conditions apply. CT9747 4 SOUTHBANK LOCAL NEWS ISSUE 22 Candid candidates talk Southbank As many lose faith in our two major political party’s leaders, the federal election on September 7 may well be decided on the strength of local candidates. With that in mind, ‘Southbank Local News’ spoke to the three major party’s candidates for the House of Representatives in Melbourne Ports.
Michael Danby (ALP) Kevin Ekendahl (Liberal) Ann Birrell (Greens)
Mr Danby said you won’t hear him talk too Mr Ekendahl is a Southbank resident and Ms Birrell said Southbank was a fabulous Th ere are three other candidates running in glowingly about former Victorian Premier said, as such, he was very aware of how location, being tucked between the city, the the Melbourne Ports electorate: Jeff Kennett, but one thing he will say is that great it was to work and live here. He said river, parks and cultural centres. She said it Mr Kennett’s job of revitalising Southbank that, despite Southbank being characterised had become one of the most livable suburbs has been great for Melbourne. He pointed to by tall buildings, there was a great sense in Melbourne, with open airy spaces like the the fantastic mix of commercial, residential of community in the area and that every promenade and around Malthouse. Steven Armstrong resident he has spoken to loved living here. and cultural centres in the area. Ms Birrell said inappropriate development, (Stable Population Party) Mr Danby said the biggest issue facing Mr Ekendahl listed schools, crime, facilities and the traffi c congestion and loss of Southbank in the next fi ve years was for our ageing population and development amenity that came along with it, was the managing development and population and traffi c as Southbank’s major issues. biggest issue facing the area. She also said growth. Mr Danby said he had kept a close He said Southbank experienced a residents faced limited access to community Terry Guthridge disproportionate amount of crime. facilities, schools, medical clinics, banks eye on the Southbank blueprint for the Arts (Palmer United Australia) Precinct and was confi dent it was being “Having measures in place that can detect post offi ce and community spaces and delivered responsibly. and prevent crime, such as CCTV cameras infrastructure that brought people together. and better lighting is essential,” Mr Ekendahl He also said the growing number of families She also pointed out that Southbank was said. in Southbank put a school, childcare and already being aff ected by fl ash fl ooding, as maternal health facilities high on the agenda He also was concerned about health facilities a result of climate change and the problem Melissa Star in the area. for the ageing population of Soutbank, was only going to get worse. (Australian Sex Party) saying: “As more elderly people move into “Th e Boyd Centre is a good start – but is “Locally, we need to upgrade drains, install the area and current residents age, social already showing signs of strain. Local and water capture and storage projects and isolation and accessing health facilities State Governments need to identify and make Southbank’s streetscapes more water becomes an issue.” sensitive,” Ms Birrell explained. co-ordinate the needs for future growth in Th e federal election is on September 7. demand and start to plan now,” Mr Danby Mr Ekendahl said that, if elected, he would Ms Birrell echoed Mr Danby’s thoughts on At the time of printing the polling booths explained. fi ght for current schools to have increased the metro train tunnel, saying: “Th e east- close-by included Old Galilee school hall (Cr capacity to take in more students, as well as west link will not help Southbank, but the Montague and Bank St South Melbourne), Mr Danby said that, if re-elected, he would urging the State Government to speed up metro tunnel will provide more convenient Port Melbourne Primary School (415 continue his campaign to implement plans for a new school and plan for another. and accessible public transport, which will Graham St) and Melbourne Town Hall (90- the metro train tunnel, which includes get more cars off already congested roads.” 130 Swanston St). a new underground station at the He also wanted to develop a better Domain interchange. He also said he’d be relationship with the between State and “With federal funds for these projects in For a full list of polling booths, check out the campaigning strongly to have the grand prix Federal Governments to make sure locals place, Southbank can transition to a much AEC website www.aec.gov.au at Albert Park moved elsewhere. were listened to on planning issues. more liveable suburb,” she added. Ski Lodge Promo with shines in winter street cred Chill on Ice Lounge and Ski Lodge has continued its … for charity raising eff orts for the Starlight Foundation, taking a bank? part in a small business campaign to raise more than Melbourne’s hotspot for $50,000 last month. promotional activity, Southbank Promenade, was As part of a Living Social campaign, the at it again last month as ING program asked small businesses across Australia to donate part of their profi ts to Direct hosted artist INDO who Starlight, which raises money for kids with helped passers-by to create a cancer. unique mural. It is the second time Chill on Ice Lounge and Ski Lodge has been involved in the program, Th e makeshift artists took pictures of after it helped to raise funds last year. themselves that were then created as stencils Chill On’s Nicole Smith said the company for them to paint onto the mural. was thrilled to again take part in such a Th e panels of the mural were donated by special program, and encouraged any other ING to its charity partners, who could either businesses to get behind Starlight. keep the artwork or auction it off . “We regularly run deals with the Living Th e promotion was part of ING’s “Spend Social program for Starlight. It all runs really your lunch well” and it was nice to see a smoothly, and we’re happy to give back creative use of the promotional space, even if where we can,” Ms Smith said. it was for a bank. ISSUE 22 SOUTHBANK LOCAL NEWS 5 Rotary club changes
Th e winds of change have swept through Southbank Rotary as it last month announced that Richard Shortt would replace Steven Aquilina as its new president.
Mr Shortt has been in Rotary for more than often run by the same people for many two years and said he was excited to take on years. If we can start to grow our community the challenges of the role and indicated to involvement, over time, we can grow our Southbank Local News that he had a clear club. Th at growth will give us scope to do mandate to grow the group’s connection to more and more,” Mr Shortt explained. businesses within Southbank. Growing Southbank Rotary, as well as “Part of my brief is to connect with local nurturing the talents within the group were businesses. It’s something that the Rotary both high on the agenda for the incoming movement does so successfully and we’ve president. identifi ed it as something we can do in our “Over the last couple of years, we’ve become own patch even better,” Mr Shortt explained. a younger group, with a sprinkling of He said he hoped Rotary could develop experienced Rotarians. I want to develop a relationships with community organisations broad leadership group within the club.” such as Boyd. A new president is not the only change at “Over the years, our club has become very Rotary. Its weekly meetings have moved focused and, rightly so, on community from its home at Crown to the refurbished activities. We want to also go back to Blue Train in Southgate. Rotary’s roots as a professional organisation, “We’ve been at Crown for 14 years, since getting businesses here to talk to each other,” the club started, so there was an emotional he said. connection there, but ultimately I think that Mr Shortt also spoke of the unique relationship had run its race,” Mr Shortt challenges Southbank Rotary faced, explained. compared with other, suburban-based “We think holding our meetings at Blue Rotary groups. Train puts us right in the heart of the action “We’re mindful that we’ve got to keep new in Southbank.” people coming through the door as, given Southbank Rotary meets every Tuesday our location, people are moving in and out of at 6.30pm and always welcomes new the area a lot.” members or interested onlookers. For more “Lots of the suburban clubs are very good information on the club head to at the community stuff , because they’re www.southbank.org Radio show comes off the bench and into South Wharf
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South Wharf DFO welcomed Th is was the second time the show has the “Off the bench” team as broadcast from South Wharf, which is part of it broadcast its show from a sponsorship deal with the centre. the shopping centre’s sports South Wharf’s Jessica Harney said it was great to have the show come down and precinct. Th e show, hosted by broadcast from the shopping centre.
Craig Hutchison, is broadcast “Th e live broadcasts are a great way to create on sport radio station SEN. a bit of excitement and atmosphere in the Centre, whilst letting people know about the Along with “Hutchy” the show includes Liam amazing Sports stores DFO South Wharf has Pickering or “Pickers” and John Rothfi eld, to off er” Ms Harney said.
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Ray White Southbank 111 Clarendon Street, Southbank 3006, VIC P:(03) 8102 0200 F:(03) 8080 3284 ISSUE 22 SOUTHBANK LOCAL NEWS 7 Litter hotspot Green light on partnerships North Wharf Planning Minister Matthew By Sean Car Guy last month approved plans for the $90 million North Wharf Th e Yarra River is due to redevelopment. benefi t from a recent Victorian Government announcement Just across the river, opposite the Melbourne Exhibition and Convention Centre, North for plans to establish a series Wharf’s developer Asset 1 has been granted of community litter hotspot approval to construct a 13-storey offi ce Outgoing SRG vice president Barry Janes (left) with president Michael Smolders (right). tower, upgrade part of the wharf and partnerships. refurbish the existing Seafarers Rest park. Th e development also includes plans Th e Litter Hotspots Project has been to partially demolish and redevelop established to help clean up the Yarra River Changing of the the heritage-listed Goods Shed no. 5, and Port Philip Bay. introducing retail, cafes, restaurants and an Minister for Environment and Climate Change art gallery. Ryan Smith said the new initiative would “Th is unique area of the city is one of the encourage community groups and councils guard for residents last Yarra River precincts to be redeveloped to put forward plans on ways to reduce the and presents a great opportunity to revive amount of litter ending up in the bay. After a year at the helm Southbank Resident’s Group’s (SRG) Melbourne’s western cornerstone,” Mr Guy said. Mr Smith said the plan would allow local president Michael Smolders and vice-president Barry Janes are communities to form direct partnerships Asset 1 Chief Operating Offi cer Gavin Boyd with the State Government in a bid to stepping down from their roles. said the start of construction was dependent encourage support for Melbourne’s iconic on the commercial market. waterways. Mr Smolders has had an increase in work the passion of people living in the capital An anchor tenant of between 10,000 and commitments, while Mr Janes has moved city zone. It showed people love living here, “Councils and community groups are 12,000 sqm in is required to kick-start the out of his Southbank apartment. but also have legitimate concerns that encouraged to identify litter hot spots and development. governments at both levels need to start submit project ideas for local responses to Th e pair, both from Freshwater Place, listening to,” Mr Smolders said. Work on Seafarers Rest Park and the Goods reduce the amount of litter ending up in our brought great professionalism to the SRG Shed will be concurrent with construction of waterways,” he said. and have achieved much in their 12 months “It’s been really pleasing to make good the offi ce tower. stint. relationships with the new council team, Mr Smith said the $7 million plan is about Mr Boyd said it was expected to be at least a Mr Smolders said he was particularly proud both councillors and offi cers.” attracting “local solutions”, with an initial year before construction started. $180,000 being allocated to support eff ective of what the SRG had achieved in the last 12 Mr Smolders said he was keen to maintain coordination and planning eff orts with the months and was sad to leave his post. a role at the SRG and wanted to continue to community. “It’s been really enjoyable to be part of help out where he could. “We want local solutions to fi x local hot the SRG,” Mr Smolders said. “It’s been a “It doesn’t mean I’m not going to be spots. We know that many local residents very busy year, we’ve spent a lot of time at involved, but the role of president and volunteers want to be involved as part council meetings on behalf of the Southbank specifi cally just needs someone who has of the solution in cleaning up our waterways residents.” the time available to them,” Mr Smolders – we want to help them to deliver these He said giving residents a real and valid explained. positive outcomes.” voice over the year while working with Th e SRG’s annual general meeting stakeholders on Amendment C171, the Local government and community will be held during October. For more metro planning forum and Queensbridge organisations are encouraged to apply. For information head to the website www. Tower proposal had been really satisfying. more information visit southbankresidents.com.au or search for www.mwmg.vic.gov.au “Th e metro planning forum really showed Southbank Residents Group on Facebook. 8 SOUTHBANK LOCAL NEWS ISSUE 22 Design comp complete … but isn’t there something missing? With much fanfare, the State Government announced a winner of the Flinders St Station design competition last month, but there was one rather important detail missing.
Th e winning design, by HASSELL, Herzog Victorians, connecting the city to the north and De Meuron, looks spectacular with large with the river and Southbank, while, at the white tubes enclosing the stations platforms, same time opening up views and access to but the Government is yet to allocate any the historic administration building,” Mr funds towards the project. Napthine said. $1 million was spent on the competition, “Th e jury has praised the winning design for but the activation of the design may never its respect to heritage of the administration actually go ahead. building while creating new and memorable additions to the station, such as the vaulted To further prove the thirst for change at the train hall, the new gallery and riverside iconic station, the people’s choice award had amphitheatre,” he added. a huge number of voters. Minster for Major Projects, David Hodgett, Almost 19,000 people voted on their echoed the Premier’s thoughts and hinted at favourite design. A design from University of the prospect of making the design a reality, Melbourne won the people’s choice award. without specifi cally saying the project would Th e winning HASSELL, Herzog and De be eventually be funded. Meuron design came third in the people’s “Th e jury praised the HASSELL, Herzog choice award. and De Meuron design for its ‘evident Victorian Premier Dennis Napthine said sophistication and overall quality’ going on the winning proposal really opened up the to add that it ‘could indeed provide a major station. city-changing outcome with benefi ts for all Victorians’,” Mr Hodgett said. “Th e proposal off ers tremendous benefi ts to Th e people’s choice award winning design, from a group of Melbourne University students. From choir boy to poet
Choir of Hard Knocks singer Simon Mansell launched his second poetry book in Southbank last month, as the Boyd Community Centre utilised its library as a function area for the fi rst time.
Mr Mansell said he was thrilled to be relationship with the Boyd since it opened, launching the book featuring his poem Th e and regularly holds rehearsals in the venue. Blood of the Rose as well as a collection of It became a natural choice of venue for Mr other short poems. Mansell. “I’m excited to be here,” Mr Mansell said. “Th e relationship that has been struck up “It doesn’t get easier the second time, it’s between Boyd and the choir has been a just nice to know what to expect. Mind you, really fulfi lling one,” he said. it’s still hard work to put it all together,” he Th e poetry book was offi cially launched by added. “Luckily I really enjoy it.” Jeff O’Hare, a member of the Brotherhood of Th e Choir of Hard Knocks has developed a St Laurence.
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Th e WTC Wharf atrium was overrun with sculpture art this month as Asset 1 unveiled 25 Sculptures.
Th e display, set up by Mars Gallery, is free for introduced Southbank Local News to the public to enjoy. “Strangers” a piece by Maria Simonelli. WTC Wharf held an opening for the Th e sculpture display was conceived to help makeshift gallery during August, which was activate the atrium level at WTC Wharf. attended by Asset 1 board members, most of Th e display will be in place until the end of the artists who produced the sculptures and September. City of Melbourne councillor Ken Ong. Asset 1 CEO Gavin Boyd (pictured above) ISSUE 22 SOUTHBANK LOCAL NEWS 9 Jim Stynes bridge update
Th e fi rst section of the Jim Stynes Bridge is likely to be delivered next month.
Th e $18 million bridge, named in honour of “Th e fabrication of the structure is the late footballer Jim Stynes, will provide progessing well with the fi rst module a pedestrian and cycling link between expected to be delivered to site by mid- Northbank and Docklands. August,” the spokesperson said. Th e bridge, which had been under “Th e installation of all 14 modules is construction since February, will extend scheduled to be completed by the end beneath the Charles Grimes Bridge of 2013 with the project estimated for (Wurundjeri Way), with structure works well completion by late March 2014.” advanced, according to a City of Melbourne spokesperson. Soup Kitchen keeps it ReaL Opening By Sean Car the doors Local charity Th e Big Umbrella say it is not the action of providing a meal that inspires them to feed Southbank locations were Melbourne’s marginalized communities. among the most popular as While a hot pancake or bowl of homemade Melbourne’s iconic buildings soup might sound satisfying on its own merits, the charity believes a meal, without opened their doors for the added side of respect, isn’t a meal at all. the annual Open House Charity founder Justin Dickinson established Melbourne festivities last the Flinders Street soup kitchen over two month. years ago on the premise of giving people a meal but more importantly their time of day. Th e Arts Centre’s Hamer Hall, with 3911 Operating every Wednesday and Th ursday, visitors over the weekend, was the most “A ReaL MeaL” soup kitchen has since served popular in Southbank, while the Victoria close to 10,000 hot meals to more than 200 Police Mounted Branch also recorded people a night. high visitation number, welcoming 2575 Director of “A ReaL MeaL” Michael Carlyon through its doors. said the program was about building a Th e Arts Centre’s theatre building had 809 community feel for volunteers and those visitors, while MTC’s Southbank Th eatre they support. attracted 420. Th e Guilfoyle had 268 people “We diff erentiate ourselves from other food visit while the Melbourne Convention and van services,” he said. “Spending that length Exhibition Centre had 240. While in Nepal he became exposed to some Foundation and Front Yard City Mission of time, getting to know people, off ering the Open House spokesperson, Robert 6000 to 8000 children calling the streets of have seen “A ReaL MeaL” extend to youth conversation is what it’s about for us.” Larocca, said despite poor weather on Kathmandu their home, which compelled outreach and education programs as well as “Th ey have fallen in love with us and we have July 26 and 27, plenty of Melburnians him into action both at home and abroad. skills training for the homeless community. fallen in love with them, we always look to wanted to see a side of the city they didn’t support them in every way possible.” Today, Th e Big Umbrella supports NGO’s Mr Carlyon said the charity is determined usually have access to. and communities in Nepal and Vietnam to help eradicate the next generation of Th e Big Umbrella and “A ReaL MeaL” “Now in our sixth year it’s simply on projects aimed at fi ghting hunger, homelessness in Melbourne. originally began in Nepal after Mr Dickinson remarkable how many people come out homelessness, slave labour and human spent three years volunteering and fi lming For more information on “A ReaL MeaL” visit in the middle of winter to enjoy the city’s traffi cking. www.thebigumbrella.org free documentaries for charities in third best and most fascinating buildings and world countries. Partnerships with the Father Bob Maguire places,” Mr Larocca said
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Th e show, which had previously toured Th e visual spectacular has been compared America, Europe and Hong Kong, came from to Cirque du Soleil and it’s easy to see why. dance company Momix and was inspired by Th e costumes were both spectacular and nature and the science of plants, particularly matched perfectly with the choreography. fl owers.
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Th e year-long Local Heroes program at As an aspiring media Melbourne Recital empire, Southbank Local Centre (MRC) New’s interest was sparked continues in August, by Melbourne Th eatre with an array of Company’s (MTC) latest music from all over production, Rupert. the globe.
David Williamson’s latest foray into theatre is headlines. a close look at the life and times of the most Lee Lewis will direct the show and stars Marg powerful media mogul on the planet. Downey and Simon Gleeson. Guy Edmonds Th e play centres around the most recent, plays the young Rupert, while the older Th e program will feature music from For more information on the upcoming and perhaps largest of Murdoch’s public version is played by Sean O’Shea. England, France, America and Italy. shows or any of the Local Heroes featured by scandals and ensuing battles, those of the Rupert will be on show from August 24 until MRC this year, head to the website Leveson Inquiry into News Corporation’s Local Heroes this month includes Greta September 28. For more information head to www.melbournerecital.com.au phone hacking. Bradman, Flinders Quartet and La the MTC’s website www.mtc.com.au Compania. Photo by Pia Johnson It takes a unique look at the man behind the EVENTS
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In the business of television, there have always been copycats.
Once there’s a winning formula, a sure- carry out the adventurous and plunder-rife already speaking out about certain fl aws terrestrial television, the devoted fan base fi re hit that everybody’s talking about, it’s lives that are depicted in the stories you’ve in the historical accuracy of the show, of people addicted to it, manage to fi nd it naturally only a matter of time before some already heard of. Th ey plunder, steal, murder which to me makes the whole thing kind of online. Despite the fact that Vikings is clearly half-baked imposter shows up on the TV and rape their way across what is now called redundant. trading on the fl avour of the week, it is a poor Guide. Th is may not come as a shock, with Greenland in an attempt to gather fortune Joining me, and most of you, the former substitute when compared to GoT. all of the singing, cooking, home-renovating and glory. Prime Minister Julia Gillard is also a devoted goodness that’s been littering our screens Had I not been addicted to the latter, I could Vikings attempts to tell the human stories fan of the HBO adapted Game of Th rones (and this column) lately, the concept is not call myself a fan of Vikings but as with many of such people, as they struggle against the (GoT) series which is clearly the inspiration an unfamiliar one. programs that crop up as part of a trend, it elements (and each other) and live deeply for Vikings’ production. pales in comparison to the material it was We’re used to seeing more of the same ritualistic and traditional lives befi tting their Despite the fact that it doesn’t air on inspired from. but, this time though, it’s not some reality renown. show clone where the teaser is some Th e cast is very good, especially Travis underwhelming “twist” on the already Fimmel as Ragnar Lodbrok, who is a clear over-exploited and uninteresting format. It’s standout, and many of the main actors carry not a crime show of any kind. It’s not even a a sort of Scandanavian accent, to lend some medical show. It’s a show about swords and kind of authenticity to the dialogue, except men with beards. And sex. Gabriel Byrne who plays the township’s ruler. Byrne’s use of a Victorian English Vikings is a TV series commissioned by accent, is quite mismatched, and undoes the Canada’s History Channel. It follows the convincing nature of his performance. exploits of real-life historical fi gure Ragnar Adding to that, this series is built on the Lodbrok, a Viking folklore legend who, up idea it is meant to follow historic events, until now, I have never heard of. considering its main character is a real- Ragnar and his merry band of Vikings life historical fi gure. However, experts are ISSUE 22 SOUTHBANK LOCAL NEWS 13
International student hospitality and Th e Flinders Street Station redevelopment competition has friendship at St John’s Southgate closed and the winners have been announced. Perhaps you took the time to view the six fi nalists’ work displayed on the station For a number of years now, St John’s Southgate Lutheran forecourt or online? Church, in conjunction with local Lutheran tertiary students, has been hosting a free “Student Meals” program on Tuesday We were particularly interested in the Mulder inspected the facility soon after nights, from 6.30 - 8pm during university semesters. competition because any development of the last state election and declared the the station will have a major impact on the subway as a putrid and unsafe entrance future operation of the river. to Southbank, that the department acted, Th e program aims to provide hospitality including tertiary students and young and there was a slight improvement to the and friendship to international students workers. LSF also organises a Christian Some of the designs were undoubtedly appearance. studying in Melbourne, as well as a worship service for students and young grandiose dreams and it was remarked that chance for international students to adults on Sunday evenings at 6pm at St a couple of them looked more suitable for However, before we get too excited, practise their English conversation skills John’s, and mid-week bible studies in and Dubai. I think that everyone would agree that as reported earlier in the paper, the in a relaxed, informal environment with around the CBD for those who are interested. the chosen design needs to retain the beauty competition is only a competition. No local Aussies. However, it must be stressed that Student and integrity of the magnifi cent 1890s edifi ce. government commitment has been made to Meals are open to all students, of all ethnic upgrading Flinders Street Station, let alone Some of the international students who A couple of the designs grasped the potential and religious backgrounds, simply off ered by any money. have attended have commented that for integrating the station with the river. Th ey LSF as an act of hospitality and service to the Student Meals feels like their family away incorporate major berthing facilities for river Remember that it took more than 50 years community, with no expectation to join in from home and that the weekly meal boats, cascading tiers from the station to the of design competitions for a Melbourne any Christian events. is one of the highlights of their week. water’s edge, great integration of Flinders landmark before Jeff Kennett bit the bullet Th e meals have a mini-United Nations Th ere are a number of volunteers who and Elizabeth streets with the river, and and commissioned Federation Square. Love feel, with people from up to 17 diff erent share the load of cooking, sharpening their even a roof-top garden to help break-up the it or hate it, Fed Square is an internationally- countries, relaxing, sharing food, and culinary skills by providing a (usually) three- concrete and asphalt of the inner city. It’s recognised piece of architecture and, in its building friendships. course meal with soup, main course and encouraging to see one of the station designs short 10 years, it has created a new heart and dessert, always including a vegan/vegetarian recognise this huge potential for multi- meeting place for Melburnians. We have welcomed students from option for those who require it. modal public transport. countries as diverse as Brazil, the USA, It cost $470 million - $350 million more than Th ere are other volunteers who come to help France, China, Malaysia, Taiwan, Japan, For more than a decade the Yarra River estimated – but it has been a huge legacy set up tables, eat, talk with internationals Germany, Russia, Singapore, Argentina Business Association (YRBA) has been project, which will be enjoyed by Victorians and do some of the dishes afterwards. strongly advocating for a major improvement and visitors for the next century. Amortised and others. One of the great joys has been a real sense to the shameful pedestrian underpass over 100 years it will represent very good value. Last semester things took on a fun twist of community as people have returned a between Elizabeth St and Northbank, as well with Student Meals organiser, Sonia So, Dr Napthine, please view the Flinders number of times and have got to know one as for a suitable use for the beautiful and Gellert, sharing her musical experience Street Station project in terms of what another, building lasting friendships across historic Banana Alley Vaults. and teaching well-known English songs it could do to enhance the liveability of cultures. Th e Premier’s design competition for the Melbourne during the next century. to the international students. Th is station precinct eventually embraced culminated in a bit of a dance party at If you’d like more information about Student While on the subject of legacy projects and both those elements (thanks largely to the the end of the semester! Meals, or would like to attend, please contact Federation Square, Fed Square’s long- intervention of Lord Mayor Robert Doyle) Nathan Hedt on [email protected] serving CEO, Kate Brennan, steps down from Student Meals program organisers also and we are hoping that, at the very least, the role next month after eight years. try to arrange a couple of outings each we’ll see major improvement to the amenity semester, including such opportunities of the underpass. Our precinct will be the poorer for losing as trips to the Healesville Sanctuary or to someone with such vision, enthusiasm and It has required constant lobbying to even get a game of Aussie Rules. commitment to the community. Maybe Kate the white tiles of the walkway steam cleaned. could head-up a new authority to oversee Funding and most of the volunteers for Previously the Department of Transport had the visionary redevelopment of Flinders the Student Meals are both provided by said that the heritage value of the tiles meant Street Station! Lutheran Students and Friends (LSF), that they couldn’t be adequately cleaned. a group of Christian young adults, It was only when Transport Minister Terry Contact us at exoff @yarrariver.info 14 SOUTHBANK LOCAL NEWS ISSUE 22 Letters to the Editor Unwarranted abuse
saving me a good 10 minutes crossing Th e fact I had to experience a completely It’s unfortunate, but clearly developers have Returning home along Queensbridge St multiple times. unprofessional workman hurling abuse at more rights in Southbank than residents, despite the fact they rely on us to fi ll their Unfortunately, one of the men clearing the me on Queensbridge St for walking on my Queensbridge St on a Th ursday towers. signs decided that he would lecture me on own footpath is unacceptable. at 7pm, I was confronted by the the nature of “footpath closed” and launched I am utterly sick and tired not just by the Geraldine usual ‘footpath closed’ signs into a ridiculous rant, despite the fact that contempt displayed by individual workers gates were open and work had obviously on this project but by the project as a whole. that have plagued our area for ceased – otherwise, why were they packing endless months. up the signs? Southbank residents are being held hostage by a development which threatens to tie up Send your letters to Th is unnecessary, condescending and plainly our footpaths for years. Luckily I could see that work had ceased rude behaviour is something many of us in [email protected] and workmen were removing the signs, Southbank have to deal with on a daily basis. Would this be allowed in any other suburb?
What With Women Abby Want Crawford Stop laughing. I might have missed Dry July as a member of the Health Committee whales breaching only 10 metres from us, August? It’s August. How did (to be honest, it was never on the goal list), but at our hospital and have presented our well that’s something Andrew (judging by that happen!? I have had at least one AFD this year. And my developments to the NSW Government the look of the boat drivers face) and I won’t plans to have my accounts and book keeping Health Forum. I do this as a volunteer. I forget either. in a fabulously organised system, well, let’s just give my time to the hospital and all the Th e months have just been fl ying by. It felt say my accountant is a little greyer as a direct community centres we present to, assisting I have realised that even though the months like only weeks ago that it was the “new year” result of my “good intentions”. them in understanding the services and are fl ying by, we are all actually doing and we had grand plans and fabulous goals options available to them, and assisting us in and achieving amazing things, things that But I will tell you what I have done. I have got for the coming months. recognising the needs of our community. are important, things that we will always out there and given life a red-hot go. I have February passed in a heatwave. Easter was a been open to fi nding love and, whilst that Th is gives me an enormous amount of remember. blur, not so much of chocolate and fun times hasn’t happened, (like, not even close!) I am happiness knowing that I am contributing to So, every now and then, take a little break but more of just, well, rushing. I think I drew still happy and loving life on my own with the community we are living in. and think about what you have done, rather breath in April … May was gone in record my beautiful son. And I have found time, just three days, to take than what you haven’t, and life just feels speed and June focused on EOFY which I have passionately nurtured my business my son and his three mates to Port Macquarie wonderful. arrived quicker than my organisational skills and it is slowly building. It’s nothing I can to go whale watching. Th at’s not a long holiday, could cope with. Don’t worry if the house is in a bit of chaos, retire on just yet (only pay bills that are red!), but it is an experience we will never forget. or the “to do” list takes a detour, just make Th ank god I completely missed Dry July. but I’m investing my time, my money and Flying across the water at 75 kmh in an my heart into growing it and it’s progressing. sure you’re giving it a red-hot go. Do the So here we are in August, the fi nal month of infl atable boat searching for humpbacks I have been nominated for a business award things that matter to you, that you truly winter (although looking out my window, it – well the boys really believed they were for my eff orts – it doesn’t matter to me if I believe in, and Love the Life you Live. feels like the start of winter, not the end!). I Captain Jack Sparrow (Pirates of the don’t get past the fi rst round of judging. To do not have the elegant and magnifi cently Caribbean for those of you who haven’t Till next month have my baby business (just two years old) toned physique of a ballerina (top of the goal been subjected to the entire movie series!). recognised is wonderful. Abby list on New Years Eve), but I’m still thinking As for sitting in a small rubber infl atable in there’s time before bikini season. I have been involved in the community, the middle of the ocean with fi ve humpback
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Travelling south through Southbank Village is Dodds St, which was named after Henry Dodds.
Dodds migrated to Victoria from Scotland In 1888 the partnership was amalgamated in 1852 as a 20-year-old. He came for the with the Albion foundry (the chairman of the promise of riches and for many years dug for new fi rm was Alfred Deakin). gold at Forrest Creek, while running a store Dodds moved from business into public in Ballarat. service, becoming a councillor in 1892 and When he moved back to Melbourne he joined Mayor of Emerald Hill in 1884 for two years. Robison Bros and Co. to create Robison Bros During his twilight years, he also became and Dodds, a long-standing foundry on the vice-president of the newly-formed South southern bank of the Yarra River. Melbourne Football Club. SOUTHBANK RESIDENTS GROUP WITH MICHAEL SMOLDERS
It’s certainly been an incredibly busy year for the SRG representing and advocating for better outcomes for our suburb.
planning submissions; And throughout it all we’ve been incredibly A year in summary grateful for your support of our eff orts. Membership Attending the Council Road Safety Forum to discuss safety improvements across the Just some of the things we’ve been actively In order to hold a position with the SRG, or working on over the last 12 months: capital city; AGM and new President/Vice to vote in President/Vice President elections, Arranged and chaired the Metropolitan Meeting and building positive President you must be a registered member. Individual Planning Strategy community forum for relationships with the newly elected memberships are only $10 p.a. and the capital city zone – over 100 residents Council; In the next issue of the Southbank Local membership for owners corporations are News we will announce our Annual General either $350 p.a. or $550 p.a., depending on from Docklands, Southbank and the CBD Attending and presenting at multiple Meeting date. It’s an opportunity to hear the number of apartments in the building. attended this important planning forum; Council meetings on various planning in more detail about the activities we’ve To become a member or to renew, simply Working with local body corporates and issues impacting Southbank; undertaken over the course of the last year visit www.southbankresidents.com.au/ lobbying Council and State Government Working with the umbrella resident and also a time to look forward to the year membership on the Australia 108 planning proposal; group, Planning Backlash, on advocating ahead. Lobbying and meeting with the Minister for changes to planning schemes; And talking about the AGM, it’s with regret for Planning, Matthew Guy, on the Providing a submission against the VCAT importance of tower separation in that Barry and I both announce we’ll be levy increases; Southbank; standing down from our roles at the SRG. Representing Southbank at the formation Increasing working commitments are now Working with Council on revising of the Melbourne Men’s Shed committee; making it diffi cult to do the SRG roles justice, important planning clauses in the and so we are looking for passionate residents of Southbank Structure Plan before its fi nal Southbank who are interested in taking over Many radio, newspaper and TV interview submission to the Minister; the reins. If you, or someone you know, may appearances advocating for positive Taking a look at planning best practices be interested in becoming the next President changes to planning schemes in in Singapore, Shanghai and Hong or Vice President of the SRG, please send me Southbank. Kong government planning offi ces and an email at [email protected] and I’ll get incorporating best practice into local Wow! What a rollercoaster ride it’s been. in touch to discuss the roles in further detail. TabletMag INTERACTIVE MAGAZINE PUBLISHING APP FOR APPLE IPAD Cost-effectively transform your pre-press publication into a fully-featured interactive tablet magazine www.tabletmag.com.au P 9602 2992 | E: [email protected] 16 SOUTHBANK LOCAL NEWS ISSUE 22
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SHEAO YU BEAO, 67 TAZZ SINGH, 23 PAWAN SAWANT, 27 Musician Melbourne River Cruises Melbourne River Cruises
Sheao has been gracing the people of Southbank It’s the centrality and the atmosphere that makes Southbank is a very “happening” place according to with the sounds of his ancient Chinese erhu Southbank what it is according to Tazz. As a Pawan. Th ere is something in the area for everyone, instrument for eight years now and says he simply crewmember on the Melbourne River Cruises, he which makes it a great place to work everyday. He loves the area for its multiculturalism and its says he loves coming to work everyday because it is a says the mix of bars, restaurants, public transport, unique vibrancy. He says Southbank provides the beautiful place to be a part of. Th e vast range of clubs, arts precinct, Eureka Tower and the scenery of the perfect location to spread his beloved Chinese bars and restaurants also make it a place he enjoys boats and river make it the most “entertaining” part culture and that he enjoys playing for everyone. coming to outside of work hours. of Melbourne.
MICHAEL WESER, 54 JOHN BECROFT, 72 GREY MILTON, 26 Tourist Williamstown Bay and River Cruises Musician
As a resident of Perth, Michael says the tourist-friendly John has been working in Southbank for 12 years Southbank is the “most beautiful” area that he has side of Southbank makes it a “vibrant” place that and says it is full of interesting local, interstate and performed in. He says that the beautiful scenery he can’t get enough of as a visitor. Th e cafes and overseas people. As a resident of Williamstown, helps create a great vibe and that the people are restaurants are a terrifi c draw card on a nice day and he says being located alongside Flinders St Station generally always happy and friendly. he says it is central to just about everything. makes it easy to get to everyday and loves working beside the beautiful Yarra River. ISSUE 22 SOUTHBANK LOCAL NEWS 17 Businesses in Southbank SOUTHBANK-BASED BUSINESSES WISHING TO BE PROFILED IN THIS SECTION SHOULD EMAIL: [email protected] ROOP RANI ESTABLISHES ITSELF IN SOUTHBANK. YOU BEAUTY!
Usually, a business is either new and exciting or established and experienced. Rarely can it claim to be both, but we’ve found an exception to the rule in Roop Rani, the beauty salon on Southgate’s podium level.
Th e original Roop Rani parlour, in Collins St, opened 13 years ago and has been owned by Rohini Ram for 10 years. Last September Rohini decided to expand the empire, opening a new salon on the podium level of Southgate. “We were off ered this space by Dexus, to provide our unique service,” Ms Ram explained. Th e Southgate Roop Rani is managed by Ms Kuvei said the Southgate Roop Rani had clients want to bundle all their treatments “It’s a totally diff erent clientele here Prasheeta Kuvei. Ms Kuvei said she loved the found a great balance between the high-end together.” compared to our Collins St store. We still get vibe that existed here in Southbank, which beauty treatments it’s always off ered and Ms Kuvei also emphasised the focus on plenty of corporate workers, but the number made coming to work a real joy. everyday treatments. organic products Roop Rani has. of tourists and visitors that come in is great.” “I love the atmosphere down here. Not just “We have got the facials and the pampering “We use Keune, which has a lot of the normal “We also get great community support here in when events are on, but during holiday treatments, but we also do waxing, threading times, on New Years Eve and even just a chemicals removed and is great for sensitive Southbank, especially from the hotels in the and haircuts – the day-to-day stuff ,” Ms Kuvei area, but also word of mouth from our current normal Saturday night. I’ve brought my kids skin, and all our customers love using it,” she said. client base. I like to think that’s because the down here for entertainment and they love said. “We even use it ourselves!” Ms Ram service is so good!” Ms Ram explained. it!” Ms Kuvei said. “We also off er great package deals when added.
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FREE TAI CHI AT BOYD BREASTFEEDING EDUCATION BEFORE BIRTH ST JOHNS SOUTHGATE SUNDAY SCHOOL Every Friday, 8am - 9am 31 City Road Southbank at MANTRA Every Sunday, 10.30am - 11.15am Boyd Community Hub, 207 City Road NOW off ering Weekend Programs. For St Johns Southgate, 20 City Road Instructors are from Yulong Wu-Shu Tai Pregnant Women wanting to know how to Children 3-11 years welcome. Not Chi. Classes are suitable for all levels from Breastfeed before they give birth. Presented available during school holidays. St Johns beginner to advanced. Courtesy of the City of by Maureen Brook Certifi ed Lactation also runs a playgroup every Tuesday from Melbourne. Contact: www.yulong.com.au Consultant & Midwife. 0405 933 345 10am - 12pm. www.melbourne.vic.gov.au/ www.mybreastfeeding.net.au www.stjohnssouthgate.com.au boydcommunity [email protected]
MATES ON A MISSION CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS SOUTHBANK ROTARY Th ursday, August 1 at 7pm Monday, Tuesday & Th ursday at 10:30am Every Tuesday, 6.30pm River’s Edge Events, North Wharf Southbank Library at Boyd, 207 City Road Blue Train Southgate, but subject to change Charity Gala dinner featuring MC Tim Come and share the wonder of books with Rotary Club of Southbank Inc meets Ross and special guest speaker Wayne us! Enjoy approximately 40 - 50 minutes of weekly for dinner on most Tuesday BUSINESSCarey. Tickets are $200 which includes DIRECTORYfun stories, songs, rhymes and activities. evenings throughout the year in the 3 course meal and beverages, plus live Phone: 9658 8300 Southbank area. Visitors are always music and a charity auction. welcome. www.melbournelibraryservice.com.au www.riversedgeevents.com.au www.southbank.org.au
YOGA WITH PEI BREASTFEEDING SUPPORT CLINIC ST JOHNS SOUTHGATE SUNDAY WORSHIP 6.30 pm Tuesdays & 9.ooam Saturdays Every Tuesday, 1.30pm - 3.00pm Every Sunday Beginners class at 9.30am on Wednesdays Boyd Commuity Hub, 207 City Road St Johns Southgate, 20 City Road Assembly Hall at Boyd, 207 City Road Providing breastfeeding counselling, 9am - Traditional liturgical worship. Join us and explore strength, fl exibility, support and advice, run by a Maternal and 11am - Informal liturgical worship. balance and relaxation through Yoga. BYO Child Health Nurse/ Lactation Consultant. 6pm - Informal contemporary worship. Yoga mat and blanket/bath towel. $10 per If you need any assistance/support for www.stjohnssouthgate.com.au session, every 5th session free. you and your baby! MCH 9340 1444, or [email protected] [email protected]
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