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Town Hall Rocked to Its Foundations by Shane Scanlan FOR THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY, 2018 ISSUE 39 WWW.CBDNEWS.COM.AU 㿱 21 亥 FREE STREET PIANOS BRING MUSIC HOW DID THIS HAPPEN? NEW MARKET CHIEF BEV'S FOR BOB - page 2 - - page 4 - - page 8 - - page 13 - Town hall rocked to its foundations By Shane Scanlan Robert Doyle’s troubles have rocked the town hall, with councillors uncertain about the future and whether the Lord Mayor will be back. Some councillors are unwilling to talk on the record, aware of the reputational damage being infl icted by the ongoing saga sparked by sexual misconduct allegations against Cr Doyle. Others aren’t returning calls at all. Th e “corporate line” is to withhold comment until after Ian Freckelton has completed his investigation. But, privately, Cr Doyle’s colleagues generally expect him to fi ght and scrap to hang on but, ultimately, succumb under the weight of what is still to come. Cr Doyle’s often-described “most loyal supporter”, former deputy lord mayor Susan Riley, however, sees the writing on the wall. “It’s diffi cult to see how he can return to his Councillors know little more than the in accordance with natural justice a range of state government referral options position with the respect of the council and general public – learning of developments in principles”. open to him. the community,” Cr Riley said. “In a way, he the saga via the daily press. Staff , too, are aff ected, with one senior Observers have been looking for signs of should resign – gracefully.” City of Melbourne CEO Ben Rimmer hasn’t manager confi ding to CBD News that they support for Cr Doyle from Spring St, where She said the Lord Mayor needed time to involved them and has conducted a private were embarrassed to wear their City of his fate could be determined. attend to his “health issues”. investigation into allegations against Cr Melbourne identity lanyard in public since Th e speed with which Health Minister Jill Doyle via Queens Counsel Dr Ian Freckelton. the allegations emerged in December. Newly-returning councillor Beverley Pinder- Emerging allegations are prolonging Dr Hennessy announced a state investigation Mortimer was similarly focused on what Freckelton’s work and a separate State Mr Rimmer fi nds himself in a position of (and the breath of the inquiry) suggests that would be in the Lord Mayor’s best interests. Government probe looks set to further ultimate infl uence. Th e process Mr Rimmer the state may well be prepared to throw Cr chooses to follow could well determine Cr Doyle under a bus. She said: “Acknowledging the Lord Mayor’s continue the period of uncertainty. Doyle’s future, should he decide to fi ght on. immense contribution to this city and state Th e council corporation refuses to talk about Others aren’t so sure, citing Cr Doyle’s good over 25 years, perhaps he could consider the Freckelton inquiry and won’t even reveal Public release of the actual allegations personal relationship with Premier Andrews closing the door on this chapter of his its terms of reference. But the secrecy is and Dr Freckelton’s fi ndings might seal and Labor’s fears of a potential Greens lord life so he can rest, recharge and become hurting everyone involved, with rumour and the Lord Mayor’s demise. But continued mayor. reinvigorated for his next public role.” innuendo fi lling the void. secrecy could well infl ict even more damage – particularly to the council itself. Cr Jackie Watts said she was not pre-empting Asked how the public could have confi dence See also: the outcome, but people were asking “what in a secret inquiry, a council spokesperson Appropriately, Mr Rimmer has no capacity How did it happen? - Page 4 constitutes a fi t and proper person to lead”. said: “Th e investigation is being conducted to dismiss an elected representative, but has Why Doyle should resign - Page 5 SERVICING THE MELBOURNE CBD COMMERCIAL PROPERTY MARKET 24 HOURS A DAY, 7 DAYS A WEEK CALL US TODAY 1300 666 888 CBREMELBOURNE.COM.AU 2 CBD NEWS ISSUE 39 Street pianos bring music Artistically decorated pianos have popped up at various locations in the CBD as part of the Play Suite 108, 198 Harbour Esplanade Me, I’m Yours street piano project. PO Box 23008 Docklands 8012 Tel: 8689 7980 Fax: 9602 2929 Running from January 19 to February 4, www.cbdnews.com.au the interactive installation features pianos Advertising donated and decorated by community artists Tel: 8689 7980 Fax: 9602 2929 and groups at locations such as Flinders [email protected] Street Station, the County Court, Chinatown and Queen Victoria Market. Reader contributions are welcome. Please send articles and images to Th e initiative encourages people to pull up [email protected] a stool and play the pianos to activate the urban space. Th e deadline for the March 2018 edition is Th ursday, February 15. Indian architecture student Zari Subhlok and Chinese artist Xiaolan Li painted the Follow us on Twitter street piano in front of the County Court on @CBD_News_3000 William St with a few other international Like us on Facebook students. cbdnewsmelbourne Th is piano features a combination of Asian CBD News is published by Shane and Australian art patterns and words Scanlan ([email protected]). from international students about their "Melbourne experience". Xiaolan Li and Zari Subhlok painted the County Court street piano to represent the international student community. Editor: Sunny Liu- [email protected] Th e two artists, both new to Melbourne, it’s great to hear some music that can help city and people can use the piano to express refl ect their own cultural heritage through relieve people’s stress,” she said. themselves. Some people go on ‘piano trials’ 20,000 copies are printed and the artwork. to play all the pianos they can!” Mr Jerram distributed exclusively within Play Me, I’m Yours has been touring around said. Melbourne's CBD each month. CBD “Our piano represents international the world since 2008, with more than 1850 News works for advertisers because students who are also part of Melbourne’s pianos installed across 55 cities. “Th is project is very much a showcase of the people like to know what is happening community,” Ms Li said. local culture by providing a blank canvas for Th e project is the brainchild of British artist in their neighbourhood. creativity.” Ms Subhlok said she was excited to see Luke Jerram whose original idea was to Th e project fi rst came to Melbourne in 2014 Views expressed by contributors are not passer-bys play the piano and hear music facilitate more conversation and music in and this year has more diverse locations those of the publishers. waft through the CBD’s law precinct. the community. across the CBD, Arts Precinct, and suburbs “County Court is such a serious place and “Melbourne is such a creative and dynamic such as Cranbourne and Williamstown. 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Market (QVM) sheds. “Unfortunately the plans are not currently publicly available as we are in the process of seeking more information,” the The council last year applied for the heritage spokesperson said. permit to allow work to start on a major One year on redevelopment of the market. CBD News planning columnist Laurence Dragomir has more detail about the “For the family who lost their loved ones, we Heritage Victoria invited submissions until application in this month’s column on A state memorial service was understand it’s not fair, it’s hard to fathom October 25, at which point it had 60 days to page 20. and they are irreplaceable … We can gather make a decision. But HV has successfully held at the Royal Exhibition with you so you know you have people here sought a further 60-day extension due to the He writes: “In the revised design, PDG’s for you and they have not been forgotten,” complexity of the application. design team have conceived a kidney- Building on January 23 to pay Victorian Governor Linda Dessau said. shaped tower of approximately 40-storeys A spokesperson for the Department of tribute to the lives lost at the Premier Daniel Andrews told the service: which conforms to the recently imposed Environment, Land, Water and Planning told “No words will ever be enough. Nothing 125 metre height limit.” Bourke St Tragedy.
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