Docklands Law Under Attack by Shane Scanlan Better Model and He Invited Docklanders to Come Along to the Future Melbourne Committee Meeting and Have Their Say

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 Kevin Sheehan  North Wharf plans assessed awarded OAM See page 2 See page 3  History lessons at the  Wharves collapse Steam Tug Wattle See page 10 See page 9 Docklands law under attack By Shane Scanlan better model and he invited Docklanders to come along to the Future Melbourne Committee meeting and have their say. City of Melbourne offi cers want However, Mr Moore failed to reveal what state legislation changed to legislative protections Docklands would lose remove special support and if the law was changed. protection for Docklands. Docklanders agree with his assessment that the Co-ordination Committee meetings themselves had become “dysfunctional” and If successful, it would mean that they would “unuseful”. Th ey also support the emerging no longer have to report specifi cally on community forum model. But they fear Docklands fi nance, infrastructure and place losing the legislative protection the existence management. of the committee aff orded. Since 2007, Docklands has enjoyed special Docklands Chamber of Commerce President status under the City of Melbourne and Stephen Clement said he would urgently Docklands Acts (Governance) Act 2006. seek clarifi cation. He said the chamber Th e Docklands Co-ordination Committee wanted Docklands' special status retained (DCC) was created under the legislation, while it was incomplete. which compels the council and Places “It is the chamber's strong belief that Victoria to treat Docklands separately and Docklands should continue to be specially report on a range of matters. Lorraine Malkoun and her daughter Allanah celebrate Australia Day in Docklands. nurtured and developed," he said. Th e council is currently forced to budget Th e council is refusing to specifi cally say how separately for Docklands and its regular it wants the law changed until Friday, reports have consistently revealed multi- March 1 when the Future Melbourne million dollar rating windfalls over and Committee meeting agenda is revealed. Dinky-di Docklands above what it spends in the suburb. Among its place management roles for Co-ordination Committee chairman Cr What could be more Aussie than a pair of thongs? Docklands defi ned by the legislation are “the Kevin Louey said it was not the fi rst time that marketing and promotion of the Docklands offi cers had attempted to remove Docklands' Perhaps a good old-fashioned thong Esplanade in an attempt to reach a barge area” and “the attraction and staging of special status. throwing competition? located in the harbour. events in the Docklands area”. Cr Louey said he would support the retention of the committee, if that was While it may not be an Australian tradition Locals and visitors also enjoyed a sausage According to council’s urban design what Docklanders wanted. He said he was yet, it might soon be a Docklands one. sizzle by Woolworths, which raised funds for manager Rob Moore, at the March 5 Future the Royal Children’s Hospital. Melbourne Committee meeting, offi cers will surprised that the council had not consulted A throng throwing competition was one ask councillors to support a request to the on the matter. Th ere were plenty of activities happening of the highlights of the Australia Day State Government to change the law and Only a year ago, when proposing the new celebrations in Docklands last month. all day in Docklands including fi shing from “disband” the Co-ordination Committee. Harbour Esplanade, kite making at the community forum, the council promised Crowds gathered to take a shot at throwing Piazza in NewQuay and an animal farm at He told the Docklands Community Forum to keep the Docklands Co-ordination a thong from the waterside at Harbour Harbour Town. on January 30 that the new forum was a Continued page 2

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Beauty, Health Docklands Where & Fitness Services to Shop 2 DOCKLANDS NEWS ISSUE 83 North Wharf plan Docklands Suite 108, 198 Harbour Esplanade law under PO Box 23008 Docklands 8012 Tel: 8689 7979 Fax: 9602 2929 www.docklandsnews.com.au to be assessed attack Advertising Continued from Page 1 Tel: 8689 7979 Fax: 9602 2929 By Bethany Williams [email protected] Committee but drop it’s frequency to just once a year. Reader contributions are welcome. Heritage Victoria is assessing the historical considerations of the Please send articles and images to At the time, the council said the [email protected] planned redevelopment of the heritage-listed Shed 5 and crane at Co-ordination Committee would continue to North Wharf. approve the place management, fi nance and Th e deadline for the March edition is infrastructure plans. February 28. And while Mr Moore clearly told the Asset 1 WTC wants to partially demolish January 30 community forum he wanted Shed 5 to make way for a 13-storey offi ce. Follow us on Twitter the DCC scrapped, a council spokesperson @Docklands_News Th e developer has proposed to turn the rest on February 4 said the committee would of the shed into a retail arts precinct and continue. Th e spokesperson said Mr Moore Like us on Facebook create a public park to its east. was on leave and could not be contacted to Docklands News According to Heritage Victoria, Berth 5, where clarify management’s position. the shed and crane are located, is signifi cant However, the spokesperson did agree that because it remains virtually unchanged since the offi cers wanted the law changed so To download our iPad app, it fell into disuse after the closure of river Docklands could be treated the same as simply scan the QR code below: access below the Charles Grimes Bridge other suburbs within the municipality. in 1975. “Th e DCC will continue to meet once a year A permit application for the redevelopment to endorse the annual place plan, however of the site was submitted to Heritage Victoria it is proposed that its statutory decision- last year and was advertised for public making powers – including those relating to comment in December. infrastructure, fi nance and place management – be transferred to the Future Melbourne Th e permit application was readvertised for comment in January after further Committee,” the spokesperson said. information was added to the application. Th e council and Place Victoria have no statutory obligations towards the Docklands Heritage Victoria is responsible for Boyd said the company had been in Community Forum which has so far been approving heritage permits required for the consultation with the mission since the successful in a participatory sense, but has redevelopment to commence. conception of the redevelopment. been designed as a two-monthly “talk and Berth 5 is located next to the historical Mr Boyd agreed that the vision of the mission listen” session. It has met three times. Mission to Seafarers building, increasing building from the park was a key issue. Agendas are single-page, whereas, in the the heritage considerations relevant to the He said the building was designed to frame past, DCC agendas contained sometimes development. the mission so that the view was not blocked. hundreds of pages of detailed reports. In a submission to Heritage Victoria, Mr Boyd said the issue of safe public access to Th e Docklands Co-ordination Committee the Mission to Seafarers Victoria (MtSV) the building was still being worked through. comprises the council and Places Victoria’s expressed concerns about the development CEOs and most senior offi cers and offi cials. with regard to the mission building. Th e public consultation period for the permit application closed on February 6. When it started in 2007 it met six times Key concerns included the visibility of the a year but this soon dropped back to mission building from the planned park and However, Heritage Council of Victoria quarterly. As an offi cial council committee, South Wharf and safe public access to the spokesperson Pauline Hitchins said as long it was supported by dozens of offi cers and building. as the application had not been fi nalised obviously cost a lot of money to administer. comments received would be considered. “Th e Mission to Seafarers Victoria is A Places Victoria spokesperson said: “Places working collaboratively with Asset 1 and Comments on the permit application must be Victoria supports the City of Melbourne’s Heritage Victoria at this time to ensure that submitted in writing to heritage.permits@ review of the Docklands Co-ordination historical considerations regarding the dpcd.vic.gov.au or Heritage Victoria, GPO Committee following the establishment Shed 5 redevelopment protect the heritage Box 2392, Melbourne, VIC 3000. of the Docklands Community Forum. 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Lend Lease is close to securing rights to develop the last uncontracted land parcel in Docklands, despite being banned from bidding for government contracts.

Th e parcel of land is a two-hectare site with a is now the frontrunner in the bidding Collins St address, air rights over Wurundjeri process and is in the fi nal stages of contract Way and Flinders St frontage. Th e site is negotiations with Places Victoria. currently home to Bunjil. It is understood that Lend Lease is still It had been widely reported that Lend eligible for the contract because the bidding Lease would be banned from bidding for process started in February 2011, which was government contracts due to a four-year well before the new building industry code deal it struck with the Construction Forestry was introduced. Mining and Energy Union (CFMEU) last year. Additionally, Lend Lease is being secured as a Th e deal violated the Baillieu government’s developer and it is understood that violations updated building industry code, which took of the code would only be an issue if Lend eff ect from July, 2012. Lease’s building contractors were in breach. Th e updated code has widely been According to a Lend Lease spokesperson, the considered an attempt to stamp out code violation has not aff ected Lend Lease’s union-friendly deals within the Victorian work in Docklands. construction industry. Th e spokesperson said it was “business as In July 2011 the State Government usual”. announced that Lend Lease was amongst Lend Lease subsidiary Baulderstone is Gong for our Kevin four development companies shortlisted for currently building the new City West police the Collins St contract. complex on the corner of Spencer and For Kevin Sheehan, being awarded an Order of Australia Docklands News understands Lend Lease LaTrobe Streets. medal was cause to stop and refl ect on his 40-year career in Aussie Rules. Docklands man arrested Kevin was honoured with the award on quite a surprise. exploitation taskforce) and E-Crime. Australia Day, in recognition of his service to “You don’t aspire for anything like this A 36-year-old Docklands man Th e execution of a search warrant resulted in the sport of Australian Rules football. when working in footy,” he said. was arrested and charged computers and hard drives being seized by Kevin’s footy career started on fi eld, playing police after they allegedly discovered more Kevin celebrated his achievement in for Geelong, but his biggest contribution to last month in relation to child than 2000 child pornography images and Wellington, New Zealand where he was the sport has been 37 years as the national and videos. travelling with the Australian under-17 pornography off ences. international talent manager, helping countless team. Th e man was arrested and charged in young players pursue football careers. relation to various child pornography “It was a very special moment because we Th e arrest, on January 23, followed a joint Kevin currently works in this role at AFL House off ences. were representing our country and our investigation by the Sexual Off ences and in Docklands. code overseas,” Kevin said. Child Abuse Investigation Team, Taskforce He was bailed to appear at the Melbourne Kevin said being awarded the medal was Astraea (Victoria Police’s online child Magistrates Court on April 30 this year. 4 DOCKLANDS NEWS ISSUE 83 Bidding for a place of worship continues Two parties are still in the running for the contract to build a place of worship in Docklands.

In August last year Places Victoria called FCCV, along with two other parties, had been for expressions of interest from groups shortlisted for the project. interested in developing a place of However, FCCV multi-faith offi cer Sandy Flirting with victory worship at the corner of Footscray Rd and Kouroupidis confi rmed the group had pulled Little Docklands Drive. out of the bidding process in mid-December. If Georgina Wakim’s New Year’s Day is anything to go by, the rest A Docklands place of worship was He said the committee working on the promised in the Victorian Liberal of 2013 should be a pretty good year for her. proposal had been unable to meet tight Nationals Coalition Plan in 2010 and deadlines imposed by Places Victoria and was one of 30 projects included in the Georgina is part owner of Flirtatious, a three- “We love the glamorous part of it,” she said. had diffi culty in dealing with an unnamed Docklands Community and Place Plan year-old chestnut fi lly that came fi rst in race developer. “We like to get out there and enjoy all the released last year. fi ve at Mornington on New Year’s Day. Last month Th e Age incorrectly reported diff erent aspects of horseracing,” Th e Faith Communities Council of Georgina is also captain of Docklands-based that the place of worship project had been Victoria (FCCV) was one of the parties dragon boat team, the Melbourne Flames. Th e lucky owners who were at Mornington dumped because there was not enough who submitted a proposal and had hoped on New Year’s Day witnessed Flirtatious money to build it. Fellow Melbourne Flame, Desma Smith and to build a multifaith facility. win fi rst place for the second time in her Channel Nine marketing executive Michelle Although the FCCV has withdrawn from the Th e FCCV is a Victorian multifaith Stamper are also part owners of Flirtatious. racing career. bidding process, the project is still going ahead. organisation and includes representatives Th e three Docklanders are part of an “It was a great start to the new year,” from each of the peak faith bodies in A Places Victoria spokesperson said: all-female syndicate made up of about 30 Georgina said. Victoria including the Victorian Council “Places Victoria is currently evaluating the women from around Australia. submissions received in response to the And with her connections to the area, of Churches and the Jewish Community Council of Victoria . request for a proposal for a place of worship According to Georgina, being involved with we’re certain Flirtatious is set to become for Docklands and is on target to announce the syndicate is all about fun and socialising. Docklands’ favourite fi lly. Docklands News understands that the the outcome later this year.”

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According to a City of Melbourne was removed from the format due to the cancellation of the 9.30 pm fi reworks, locals spokesperson, the New Year’s Eve public safety risk created by the early eve and and visitors enjoyed entertainment on the attendance fi gures are not yet available. midnight New Year’s Eve crowds crossing Piazza stage at NewQuay along with dress- Th e spokesperson also said council would over. We do not plan to reinstate this event in ups and face painting. continue to use the new format in future years. the future,” the spokesperson said. Fireworks were launched from a barge in “Th e 9.30 pm early eve event at Docklands Despite the disappointment over the Victoria Harbour at midnight.

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e D 6 DOCKLANDS NEWS ISSUE 83 NewQuay Central approval Yarra’s Edge issues aired Planning minister Matthew Guy has approved two of the buildings featured in MAB’s controversial NewQuay Central masterplan. Issues concerning Yarra’s Edge residents were aired at Th e master plan was originally unveiled He said the approval of the fi rst two towers the January 30 Docklands in 2011 and featured a plan to turn the was disappointing for a lot of people. NewQuay Piazza into NewQuay Central by Community Forum. “It [the development] might be useful for building fi ve new towers and creating a 5000 commercial purposes but this needs to be sqm public park. Resident representative on the forum, balanced with the needs of existing residents Phil Spender, said locals generally Th e plan was met with public protest in and maintaining amenity,” Mr Gardner said. commended developer Mirvac’s October 2011, with locals arguing that the “We don’t mind having new developments performance within the precinct, but a development would cause overshadowing number of matters needed addressing. and would eat up public space. as long as they are balanced with the needs of the residents and we don’t feel this He said Mirvac held a community Mr Guy approved the NewQuay Central development is.” consultation on November 13 regarding masterplan last year, however MAB still its plans for a “Bolte” precinct to the west needed to obtain permission to build each of Th e remaining three buildings in the NewQuay Central masterplan are yet to gain of Yarra’s Edge but no representatives the buildings in the plan. from the City of Melbourne, Places ministerial approval. Th e recently approved buildings are Victoria or the Department of Planning a 43-storey residential tower with 244 Th ey consist of another two residential and Community Development attended. towers and a third building, which had apartments and a 16-storey tower with 181 “Would it not be worthwhile for them to originally been earmarked as a 15-storey apartments. hear fi rst hand what the community’s hotel. Th e 43-storey tower will be built on the feedback is on such matters?” he asked. western side of the closer to the waterside. However, the building may now end up Mr Spender noted a stated intention being used as a residential tower. Th e 16-storey tower will be built behind the by the planning authorities to connect 43-storey tower, closer to Docklands Drive. A MAB spokesperson said the building had Yarra’s Edge to the rest of Docklands via the fl exibility of being either a hotel or an “operable” footbridges. But he told the Th e approval of the $400 million project apartment tower. community forum that residents were comes as a blow to the locals who protested “totally opposed” to bridges which would against the NewQuay Central masterplan Work to dismantle the Pavillion at the Piazza impede access for boats. when it was originally released. started on February 4, suggesting MAB is He said access to Lorimer St, lack of preparing the area for the development. President of the Docklands Community public parking and maintenance and Association Roger Gardner led the group of Th e dismantling process is expected to be improvements to public infrastructure local protesters in 2011. completed by February 18. Artist’s impression of the approved buildings. were other issues confronting residents.

PIE & A CAN for only$7.00 ISSUE 83 DOCKLANDS NEWS 7 ‘Mr Sold’ fails to appear School is the top Former Docklands real estate agent Ali Abbas failed to appear at a second Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) issue in Docklands hearing in December. Th e need for a school has emerged as the number one issue in Consumer Aff airs Victoria launched an investigation into Mr Abbas and his agency, Docklands, with January 30’s Docklands Community Forum Worldwide Scope Pty Ltd, in November 2011. exploring the issue in detail.

Th e agency operated as a Century 21 Places Victoria development director proceed, this did not preclude a government franchise in Docklands for two years before Joanne Wandel told the forum that work was school also being built in the future when closing in 2011. continuing to secure a government primary greater demand could be demonstrated. school as well as attract a private school Th e Consumer Aff airs investigation allegedly She said current projections indicated about uncovered nearly $100,000 worth of trust fund to Docklands. 800 children under 14 in Docklands by 2016 irregularities and led to a VCAT inquiry into She said the Education Department was yet and 3800 children in a wider “city west” both Mr Abbas and Worldwide Scope Pty Ltd. to release its feasibility study on a primary catchment, which included the CBD and It has been alleged that Mr Abbas received school for Docklands. Fisherman’s Bend. bonds in cash from multiple tenants and did But, she said, her organisation had She said Places Victoria believed it needed not lodge the money with the Residential independently prepared a document and less than a 3000 sqm footprint to build Tenancies Bond Authority. intended to “test the market” for a private a “vertical school” of up to six storeys in It has also been alleged that rents were paid school later this year. Docklands. in cash and were not passed on to landlords. It is understood that this means Places Ms Wandel said models in New Zealand, Th e fi rst hearing of the VCAT inquiry was Victoria is likely to release an expression of Hong Kong and Denmark encouraged Places scheduled for October 26 last year. interest similar to the process it is currently Victoria to believe that a vertical school undertaking in relation to a place of worship. could work in Docklands. However, Mr Abbas did not appear and was Ali Abbas not represented. Under this scenario, a site will be off ered and She said her board agreed that a school for did not appear and was not represented at the private sector will be invited to respond Docklands was feasible and that feedback At the October hearing, Consumer Aff airs with proposals to develop a school. the December hearing. from the Docklands Community Forum had lawyer Kathryn Bannon said immigration Places Victoria has earmarked a site in helped establish that opinion. records showed Mr Abbas had left the Th e next hearing has been scheduled for Harbour Esplanade within the Digital country in January, 2012. Forum member Albert Marcos said he March 14. Harbour precinct for a school. But Ms had reported to the steering committee Th e hearing was then adjourned until Wandel said other sites were also Consumer Aff airs Victoria was unable to overseeing Docklands’ development that a December 7. potentially available. comment on the consequences of failing to school was necessary for a “well balanced Docklands News understands that Mr Abbas appear at a VCAT hearing. Ms Wandel said if a private school was to community”.

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On 10 February people from Th is year Chinese New Year many Asian cultures will falls on February 10 and celebrate the Lunar New Year. Docklands will be celebrating in a variety of ways. Th e Chinese Zodiac is a 12-year cycle, which features a unique animal every year. Hanh Tran from Artistic Styling Clothing Alterations has asked the Chinese Cultural 2012 was the Year of the Dragon, while the Centre of Victoria lion dancers to perform coming New Year is the Year of the Snake. outside her store in Merchant St. Docklands has been a land of dragons over Th e dancers will perform on February 11 the past year. In January 2012, a three- between 12pm and 1pm and Hanh hopes they dimensional chalk artwork was created by will bring luck and prosperity into Docklands. artist Jenny McCracken coincide with the Year of the Dragon (pictured far right). A variety of dragon boat teams will compete at the Chinese New Year Dragon Boat After moving to the Docklands in July, when Regatta at WTC Wharf this month. Serrata was completed, I have been taking many photos around its beautiful harbour Melbourne Flames, Dragon Masters, Yarra and waterfront. River Dragons, Southern Storm and the Chinese Youth Society of Melbourne Sea Th is image (pictured right) was captured on Dragons will all compete for glory. the same spot where the dragon artwork was. Th e clouds looked vivid, just like a Th e regatta will run from 8.30 am until 4.30 dragon’s head. pm on Sunday, February 17. During November and December, hundreds of athletes were training and competing in the dragon boat competition in Docklands. Docklands has become a true land of dragons. Let’s celebrate another New Year at Melbourne’s Docklands and make it a better place to be in the Year of Snake.

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After a century or more of loyal service, Docklands’ old wharves are collapsing at a rapid rate.

Early in December the wharf under Shed 21 Soleil is currently operating next door. gave way causing its roofl ine to look like a “Following the shed collapse Places Victoria, giant had sat on it. as landowner, engaged a hygienist to Some weeks later the adjoining Shed 20 undertake air monitoring and the shed was suff ered a similar fate and then, in January, assessed by the City of Melbourne building wharves on the western end of North control,” Places Victoria acting CEO Simon Wharf near the old control tower gave way Wilson said. – resulting in an abandoned pavilion listing dangerously towards the water. According to Mr Wilson, no contamination had been detected outside of the site and Observers have been surprised that the monitoring was ongoing. old structures have given way almost simultaneously. Initially, the council had issued an emergency demolition order for a section A report by Hyder Consulting last August of the shed and a permit application had recommended the demolition of sheds 20 been made to Heritage Victoria for the entire and 21 due to the likelihood of the collapse demolition of the shed. of the asbestos cement covered roof. However, Mr Wilson said further collapses Th e sheds had originally been used as cargo in other sections of the shed had occurred sheds when Docklands was a shipping dock and the City of Melbourne had issued an and are listed on the Victorian Heritage emergency order for the full demolition of Register. Th e damage at Sheds 20 and 21. the shed. Th e spate of damage has caused Places He said the full demolition of the shed would Victoria to act quickly in response – masterplan, which included a new be completed as soon as practicable. particularly to remove potentially dangerous residential development on a reconstructed asbestos from the wreckage, a task made Mr Wilson said the removal of the shed wharf. more challenging considering Cirque du was consistent with the NewQuay West He said residential development on the site was not planned for about another fi ve years. On the opposite side of Victoria Harbour, an old building also collapsed in January. Places Victoria currently controls the wharf where the collapsed building sits, but the

land was due to be transferred to Lend Lease Collapsed wharf at the western end of North Wharf. under a development agreement. According to Mr Wilson, the organisation is currently working to appoint a contractor to remove the building, with work planned to start in mid-February. Th e future of this site looks similar to that of Sheds 20 and 21. Mr Wilson said Lend Lease planned to demolish the current wharf, construct a new wharf and put apartments on the site.

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Places Victoria plans to demolish and rebuild sections of the Victoria Dock wharves as a precursor to the eventual Harbour Esplanade redevelopment.

Wharves 8 and 15 are the concrete wharves Th e spokesperson said reconstruction of located either side of Central Pier and are the wharf decks was being considered as listed on the Victorian Heritage Register as part of the master-planning process. Visitors enjoing the festival last year. Photo by Samuel Lim part of Victoria Dock. According to the spokesperson the work According to a permit application made aims to embrace the waterfront and will by Places Victoria to Heritage Victoria, take about 12 months to complete. Japanese festival returns structural engineers have assessed the Th e spokesperson said the work would wharves as having reached the end of their not interrupt pedestrian or vehicle access Th e Melbourne Japanese Summer Festival returns to Docklands useful lives. along Harbour Esplanade and would According to the application, the wharves not impact on the planned glasshouse for the third year running this month. are in poor condition and photographs show installation near Cow up a Tree. that many of the timber piles that support Th e wharf rectifi cation work is being Th e festival is traditionally known as “Natsu- traditional Japanese dance and Japanese the wharves are deteriorating. undertaken as part of the planned Matsuri” and is a celebration held annually martial arts demonstrations. across Japan. Th e permit application includes a proposal Harbour Esplanade redevelopment. Visitors will also be treated to traditional to demolish and rebuild the wharves in a City of Melbourne and Places Victoria Th e Melbourne version of the event, held Japanese music including taiko drumming, manner that preserves the historic layout of are currently developing the masterplan by the Japanese Society of Melbourne the Japanese fl ute, and the shamisen. Victoria Dock. concept design for the redevelopment. and the Japanese Chamber of Commerce Th ere will be plenty of Japanese food on off er and Industry, celebrates the Japanese If the permit is granted, work on the wharves A Places Victoria spokesperson said the along with shopping and games. A raffl e will community in Melbourne. is likely to start in the fi rst half of this year. community would have the chance to also be held with the winner taking home the comment on the masterplan concept More than 13,000 people attended the major prize of two return tickets to Japan. A Places Victoria spokesperson said the work design later this year. festival last year and event organisers are would include the removal of the raised When: Sunday February 10 from 1pm until concrete wharves, reinstatement of the sea expecting an even bigger turnout this year. 5pm. wall and installation of a litter trap. Th e festival will feature performances of Where: New Quay Piazza 12 DOCKLANDS NEWS ISSUE 83 Sand Alma still sculptures ﬂ oating on Harbour Th e Alma Doepel continues to fl oat in Victoria Harbour Esplanade after an attempt to raise the ship in December was Docklands will be unsuccessful. reminiscent of a beachside A team of volunteers are restoring the town this month, when giant ship in Docklands and had planned to sand sculptures are created raise the ship out of the water by using a submersible barge. on Harbour Esplanade. Carols in Docklands Raising the ship is a necessary step in completing the restoration process. Artists will create a variety of Docklands Th e sound of Christmas carols invaded Docklands in December inspired sculptures near Cow up a Tree. Th e team planned to fl oat the barge into during the Carols at Docklands event at NewQuay. position underneath the ship before Th e sculpting will start on February 11, raising it by pumping air into the barge’s allowing Docklands locals, workers and It was the third year that the Planetshakers “Th e fi reworks lit up the whole harbour,” Mr twin submersible pontoons. visitors to watch the work-in-progress. had held its carols event at the Piazza and Keneally said. However, the attempt to raise the ship according to organisers the event continues Th e sculptures will be complete and ready Planetshakers hopes to run Carols at failed due to the barge being diffi cult to to grow each year. to view over Saturday, February 16 and Docklands again this year, however it may control when underwater. Sunday, February 17. “It’s now the largest free carols event have to relocate due to MAB’s plans to John Williamson, from the restoration in Victoria according to our research,” redevelop the Piazza. While in Docklands checking out the sand team, said the barge was not as stable as Planetshakers spokesperson Darryn Harbour Esplanade has been suggested as sculptures why not try a spot of fi shing? they had hoped. Keneally said. an alternative space for the event but this He said the team was working on a Albert Park Yachting and Angling Club is Around 20,000 people turned out for the would require road closures. solution but couldn’t say when the next holding a Come and Try Fishing event at event on December 23, which featured a Mr Keneally said Planetshakers would be attempt at raising the ship would be. Victoria Harbour from 11am until 3pm on children’s carnival, carols and fi reworks contacting council about using Harbour February 16 and 17. launched from barges in the water. 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LUNCHTIME TABLE TENNIS PLAYGROUPS STOMPERS Are you spending your lunch breaks at your desk? Do Playgroups are a great way for children to learn Encourage your child to have a life-long love of books by you need to get out for some fun and exercise? If so, through play, and for families in the community to coming along to Stompers, a weekly program run during come down with a partner for a free game of table tennis connect and meet. To join a playgroup at Th e Hub school term for toddlers aged 18 months to 3 years. Come at Th e Hub. WHEN: Wednesday and Fridays - 12.00 noon please contact Kirsty Bates: [email protected]. along for a half-hour of stories, songs, rhymes, music and to 1.00pm OR 1.00pm to 2.00pm. Bookings essential, gov.au and register with Playgroup Victoria: www. most of all, FUN! WHEN: Mondays - 11.00am to 11.30am. either in person or over the phone on 8622 4822. playgroup.org.au. For more information call Bernadine Nolen on 9658 8302.

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DOCKLANDS TOASTMASTERS CLUB DOCKLANDS BRAZILIAN JIU JITSU YHA BUSHWALKING Improve your public speaking, leadership and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is a fantastic martial art for eff ective Adventure comes to the Hub with YHA Bushwalking, communication skills! WHEN: Every second and fourth self-defence and getting fi t. Located just across from the an active outdoor group that runs trips every weekend. Monday of the month - 6.30pm to 8.15pm (excluding NAB building, Docklands BJJ is a fun and safe place to Activities include day-walks, overnight pack carries, public holidays where the meeting is on Tuesday of train. Come and try your fi rst session for free! WHEN: extended trips, accommodated weekend, snow walks, that week). See website for further details. Cost: Free Monday, Tuesday and Th ursdays - 5.45pm to 7.30pm. information nights and social outings. for attending as a guest. Th ere is a small membership Contact: phone 9016 8471, email info@docklandsbjj. www.yhabush.org.au or contact Andrew on 0413 410 887. com.au or visit www.docklandsbjj.com.au fee should you decide to join our club. Contact: [email protected] or www.docklands. toastmastersclubs.org/

SPANISH-SPEAKING PLAYGROUP CLASSICAL GUITAR SOCIETY VICTORIA HEARING CHECKS If you speak Spanish and have children aged up to 5 In 2013, CGSV will be holding monthly Guitar Hearservice, a division of the Victorian Deaf Society, is years, CELAS would like to invite you to take part in Gatherings at the Hub. At CGSV’s Guitar Gatherings off ering free adult hearing checks at the Hub in 2013. our Spanish speaking playgroup. Parents and children performers and listeners alike can enjoy the classical Th e hearing check usually takes 20-30 minutes in total. will have the opportunity to get to know other families, guitar repertoire. WHEN: Starting 18th February - WHEN: Second Th ursday of each month - 2.00pm to share, play, learn and interact. WHEN: Mondays and 7.00pm to 9.00 pm and then the third Monday of 4.00pm. Bookings are necessary; please ring 8622 4822 Th ursdays - 9.30am to 11.30am. Cost: $40 per term. each calendar month. For further details go to www. to schedule an appointment. For more information call CELAS on 9600 4633. melbourneguitar.com 14 DOCKLANDS NEWS ISSUE 83 Networking in Docklands Docklanders munched, mixed and mingled at the Docklands News Networking Lunch in December.

Th e event was held at Hooks @ Th e Yarra at Mr Naumann talked about how businesses payments need to be received by Docklands Yarra’s Edge on Friday, December 7. in other places visited by the circus took News by March 8. advantage of the increased visitation. And on Tuesday, January 15 businesses again Email [email protected] or came together to network at a Docklands In an interactive forum, the meeting then phone us on 8689 7979. Chamber of Commerce event on Quest III. discussed the best ways to leverage the Menu opportunity. Th e event was held between 3pm and 5pm, Entree: Family style (sharing) – sweet potato a special time so that hospitality businesses Th e next Docklands News Networking Lunch glass noodles with vegetables and soy could attend. will be held from 12 noon on Friday, March 15 marinated beef and soft shell crab spicy at Sura Korean Restaurant in Harbour Town. salad While well attended, only one Docklands Main: Alternating – Slow-cooked beef rib hospitality business was represented. Th e Sura is new to Docklands and can be and hot stone pot rice with chicken teriyaki others missed the opportunity to hear Cirque de found upstairs on level one, just across the Soleil representative Robert Naumann outline pedestrian bridge from the multi-storey Dessert: Family style (sharing) - Fruit platter opportunities for local businesses to connect (east) car park. Beverages: Red and white wine, heavy and with an expected infl ux of 200,000 visitors. Again, the cost will be $60 and bookings and light beer, tea and coff ee

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Chris Shaw thinks Docklands is a great place to live.

Last year he and his partner Angie moved to Australia from Birmingham in the UK, after Chris secured a four-year contract with Victoria University (VU). Upon arriving in Melbourne the pair had only two weeks to fi nd a place to live and they quickly agreed on Docklands. Chris and Angie now live in NewQuay and Chris said they chose Docklands as their new Australian home because it was such a convenient location. “It’s close to everywhere in Melbourne,” Chris said. Chris is an exercise enthusiast and loves the fact that he is able to cycle to and from Docklands easily. DOCKLANDER He cycles to work everyday, travelling down the bike path to VU in Footscray. Chris works at the Institute of Sport, Exercise and Active Living (ISEAL) at VU and is involved in a study looking at high intensity interval training (HIT). Th is form of exercise involves short bursts of repeated high intensity training. “Th e advantage of this exercise is that you can substantially reduce the time commitment of exercise but get large improvements in health and fi tness,” Chris said. Chris is currently looking for participants to take part in a HIT research study at ISEAL. He is looking for participants aged under 40 who do not regularly exercise. Chris said he hoped people’s new year resolutions to get fi t might encourage them to take part in the study. Participants need to be available for a few hours on two consecutive mornings. Profi le by For more details contact Chris on 9919 4828 Bethany Williams or at [email protected].

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holding another “meet and greet”mid-year. many is for a linear park from NewQuay with its layout of rows of buildings. Not good! to the Victoria Harbour Promenade. Th e Happy New Year and it is good Priorities for Docklands facilities/ It wouldn’t be quite so bad if they provided question of what the stretch should have on amenities which have been identifi ed by the some public gardens but they haven’t, with to be back in touch. it will be dealt with later. Suffi ce to say it will Community Forum include the provision the nearest being Flagstaff Gardens in West be the subject of vigorous debate, given what of a school, waterways development and Melbourne. Hence our push for a linear park Th e New Year’s Eve fi reworks display in we know of council’s plans for sheds. Docklands at midnight was the usual great redevelopment of Harbour Esplanade. on the Esplanade to compensate. Th e need for a school is exacerbated by Our current Planning Minister Guy has show but council’s refusal to stage the 9.30 In any event, Docklands is not just an diffi culty in getting children into schools in put through building planning reforms last show for families was sad and there was extension of the city but a new major surrounding areas. year called the VicSmart Bill which makes disappointment. waterfront living, working and recreation it easier for developers. Objections to VCAT Regarding redevelopment of Harbour area which should be made for residents, Th e report by observers is that the crowd was are denied for large projects. down, certainly in NewQuay, which was only Esplanade, we are told that Places Victoria workers and visitors to enjoy. and the City of Melbourne are continuing to Th e Minister loves high-rise development. to be expected due to the 9.30 cancellation. I Th e next combined meeting of OC Chairs plan for the long-term future of the area and When we add the revelations regarding understand there was overcrowding at Yarra in the inner city and Docklands will be intend to liaise closely with the community developer donations for recent council Park, with long queues for food and drink. held in early March. Numerous topics as part of this process. elections, what hope have we got in trying to include strata management, the Melbourne Interestingly, a 10pm fi reworks display get some balance with developments? In the meantime, Places Victoria is which accompanied the carols in the piazza Planning Scheme and the eff ect on building progressing wharf demolition and Th e Minister has recently approved two at Waterfront City on the Sunday night committees of the current OC legislation will rectifi cation / civil infrastructure works to more residential towers to go on the western before Christmas, drew a huge crowd with be discussed. OC networks in other states, ensure the Esplanade’s safety in the short- side of the piazza. Concerns relating to no security issues. which are more advanced, are keen for us to term. An application to Heritage Victoria overshadowing, reduced open car parking, expand and join forces. We still believe the crowd management excuse was being prepared for these works. As part reduced open space, wind tunnel eff ects, If any reader would like to become a given by council for the NYE 9.30 cancellation of this process, Heritage Victoria requires etc are ignored. Th ere is widespread protest member of the DCA or has any suggestions, was fl imsy and that the real reason was to save the rectifi cation works to be advertised for from around Melbourne and suburbs to the they are welcome to call me on 0412 097 706. cost despite the negative impact. 14 days, which was scheduled to take place legislative changes. from Wednesday, January 23, with a sign You can also keep up via our website www. Our DCA Christmas Party on December 5 A comment from an offi cer of Places Victoria appearing on-site. docklandscommunityassociation.com was a great success with a record attendance has thrown some light on the reason for the of 83 people. Th e DCA also had a record Th e actual physical work on this large scale sterility in our area. Th e offi cer stated that Regards to all sign-up of new members. We may consider project is a fair way off . Th e preference of Docklands is just an extension of the city Roger Gardner, President, DCA

signifi cant contribution to the seafaring Far from the romantic adventures of the community. Arabian Nights’ Sinbad the Sailor, many seafarers consider depression to be their Th e organisation fi rst began in 1857 and biggest storm at sea. has operated from 717 Flinders Street, since 1917. With 95 per cent of world trade relying Sailor Rod Ivan Puno wrote: “Life at sea is on shipping and just 1.4 million seafarers like living in an ageing world, a prisoner of responsible for sea transportation of goods, opportunity, convicted for survival. As the it seems that there is good cause for the sailor embraces the sea, he counts on lonely on-going provision of services to support nights, killed in forbearance, crying in silence.” seafarers whilst visiting Australian shores. Describing the life of a seafarer as a “prisoner Currently the MtSV is working with North of the sea,” third mate Tere-sito Veano, in Wharf precinct developers Asset 1 to ensure moving prose wrote: “We, seamen, are like that the mission building is a priority in prisoners. We are deprived to be with our heritage planning and future developments families, friends and loved ones.” at North Wharf. If you are interested in fi nding out how Th e Mission to Seafarers is a not-for-profi t you can support the work of the Mission to NORTH WHARF NEWS organisation relying on the generosity Seafarers - there are many ways you can help. of donors, sponsors and volunteers who Volunteer just four hours of your time to support the club’s operations which are work in the club as a host or driver or please Docklands is a “home away from home” for about 60,000 available 365 days of the year from 10am - consider making a tax deductable donation. 10pm for visiting crew. seafarers annually visiting the Port of Melbourne. To enjoy the variety of music, art and Seafarers who do not receive shore leave culinary events and activities and also are visited on their ships and are off ered a historic surrounds of the mission building Ships’ crew rely on the facility and services working seaman is humble and often heroic. welcome and whatever help they need. Th is complex and its recreational facilities the off ered by the Mission to Seafarers. Seafarers As a destination, Docklands may be evolving can range from enabling them to contact their MtSV would welcome you as a Crew 717 work in isolated and often dangerous slowly in the minds of Melburnians. families at home via mobile phone or email, Social Club member. conditions and sometimes require counsel However, for seafarers, the Docklands off ers post mail or other support they require. and care for distress which may arise from a variety of opportunities to ensure that their Until next month ... working at sea. While most seafarers are treated well, some limited “shore leave”, whilst their ship is in Andrea Fleming, are still abandoned in ports far from their Responding to the demand of global trade is port, is productive and pleasurable. CEO, Mission to Seafarers homes, or remain unpaid or forced to work work that few of us could otherwise imagine Th e Mission to Seafarers building complex in unsafe or unacceptable conditions. In and unless you have done the same, or spoken is registered with the National Trust and such situations, the Mission plays a vital role. in depth with a seafarer. Th e true life of a is recognised for its historic and on-going Philip Hill, strategic director, WTC Asset 1

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People I’ve met, places I’ve been & things I’ve seen A night in Hanoi By Susan Wells

Sounds of honking motorcycle horns rise from a swarm of traffi c and fi ll the air.

Th e occasional car beep announces a car He’s dressed smartly in white shirt, black pushing its way through the jammed streets. jacket and designer jeans and his long, A news broadcast crackles out loudly from shiny black hair is secured into a neat large speakers mounted on street corners. I ponytail. His black eyes, laced with the weave my way through the melee toward the Ovo amazes most beautifully long eyelashes, dance old quarter. and sparkle as he speaks, even though he By Bethany Williams Th e Hanoi air is heavy and cold and grey. speaks carefully and in a business-like Misty rain sprays my face. Awnings along the manner. His eyes, as before, captivate me. street above the pavement are leaking dirty We talk for a couple of hours. Th e Th e circus has come to town and Docklands is well and truly in the water and a stream catches my leather jacket. connection is there. He still seems so easy thick of all the action. I’m on my way to the bar in the old quarter to talk with and tells me I am as well. His and I pace on fi rmly ahead. Will I get there in wide smile turns into bursts of laughter at Cirque du Soleil’s Ovo is currently amazing the level of precision, skill and agility time? What state will I be in when I arrive? my lame jokes and anything else he fi nds audiences in Docklands as it plunges into exhibited. It’s early evening and I enter the bar heading for amusing with me. I fi nally strike up the the colourful, lively and entertaining world An eight-piece band performed live, with a a table at the front, but then see the Pakistani courage to ask him if he’s heard from his of insects. musical score that encompassed bossa nova, man up at the bar. He’s talking to a petite wife and children. He doesn’t answer, just Ovo begins when the everyday life of a young blonde woman and an older man with samba, funk and electro. asks me if I want to go for a meal. I don’t creepy-crawly community is interrupted by greying hair. Th ey both seem to be remarkably pursue the line of questioning any further. the arrival of a strange and unidentifi able Composer and musical director Berna suntanned for this time of year. I surmise they’ve We head for one of the restaurants down insect carrying a large egg. Ceppas even sampled actual insect sounds travelled from the tropics and are now on their the street. Th e cold has settled. to incorporate into the musical score. way home … Europe, America? Immediately the foreigner falls for the local Th e waiter greets us with a cheery ladybug, setting in place the theme of love, 57 artists feature in Ovo and are supported Th e Pakistani man glances around, and then “Bonjour”. Th e warm greeting delights which carries on throughout the show. by a staff of about 350, some who travel with beckons me over with a somewhat arrogant me and I suddenly wish I knew how to the show and others who are hired locally. hand gesture. My heart races as I remember What follows is an insight into the insect speak French. Plates of fragrant spicy our last meeting. I recall that I had been world through a series of amazing acts According to Ovo company manager Rob meats, noodles and salads arrive at our intrigued and had allowed myself to be including unbelievable aerial feats, Naumann a show like Ovo takes up to two table with Vietnamese beers, the perfect seduced into the risk … As I take a seat next impressive acrobatics and astonishing years to bring to life. to him, he greets me with a dazzling smile accompaniment to this lavish and slackwire stunts. spontaneous banquet. “Cirque du Soleil tries to make sure every and takes my hand. At the Docklands premiere the audience show is diff erent and every show is better was astounded by fl owers unfurling from “How are you, Anna?” After dinner we walk on, into the chaos than the last,” Mr Naumann said. of the night, through the crowded streets, the roof, ethereal butterfl ies taking fl ight, He said Ovo was the best family show that “Good thank you! And you?” and I remind myself that I’m sure Hanoi crazy crickets climbing walls and quirky ants juggling more than just food. Cirque du Soleil had ever done. I smile, trying to mask anxiety and never rests. My Pakistani man walks excitement. I’m glad it’s getting dark and the quickly ahead of me and I follow his lead Some of the acts in the show were literally After seeing the show it’s clear Ovo is a bar is dim. home ... jaw dropping. It was hard to comprehend crowd pleaser.

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Visit Th e Travel Doctor stand at the Adventure Travel Expo at the Royal Exhibition Building, DOCKLANDS Carlton, on February 23 & 24 TRAVEL DOCTOR Level 4, 700 Collins St, Docklands 8622 6333 TRAVEL [email protected] Share your travel off ers and deals: email [email protected] How to Bungle a Kimberley tour By Greg Hackett

instinct told me I had damaged something, view of the open cut Argyle Diamond Mine; It was the fi rst day of an 11-day so I stayed off my right leg as the knee rapidly the mind-blowing immensity of man-made ballooned with swelling. I was extremely Lake Argyle and Ord River irrigation scheme. coach tour of the Kimberley, fortunate that the retired head of nursing Th en I was brought back to earth, as I and the retired head of radiology at Royal from Darwin to Broome, and hopped along to Kununurra hospital, where I Adelaide Hospital were on this tour, and they told the young resident doctor that I thought our fi rst stop was the beautiful ordered me to put no weight on my right leg, I may have broken my leg, it hurt so much. and that a hospital visit was essential. Katherine River Gorge. He scoff ed at that – “you wouldn’t have Th e tour director was very concerned and lasted this long mate, if it were broken” – and As our escorted group walked towards a wanted to fl y me back to Darwin hospital, sent me to X-ray. Sure enough, there was a bend in the river, known in indigenous but my heart was set on doing a walking tour break behind my kneecap - “fracture of the Th e magnifi cent Katherine River Gorge, one stop on a folklore as the “Rainbow Serpent’s resting fabulous Darwin-to-Broome coach tour. Always take care of the spectacular Bungle Bungle Ranges tibial plateau” was the medical term. Next when adventuring in Australia’s wilderness. place”, I noticed a snake lazing on the rocks (Purnululu) in the next day or so, and I came phone calls to my GP in Melbourne, below … what a perfect photo opportunity insisted it was just a sprain, and to please who booked me in to see an orthopaedic some complications during the operation for my travel story. pass me another chilled sav blanc. So, at surgeon – who was away at a “conference” in and extra holes were drilled, so recovery So I quietly left the group and tour director, every sightseeing stop for two days, I sat in Bali for another three days. Again, our tour in hospital took longer; one screw proved and jumped down from a ledge, only the cool air-con coach, comfy in two seats director wanted to immediately fl y me to a nuisance as its tip protruded through the about half a metre, to get a better angle. and with my leg resting on extra pillows, Melbourne, but, longing to see Cable Beach bone (very painful), which meant more Excruciating pain shot through my right leg! as I took pics through the window. My at Broome, I insisted on fi nishing the trip surgery months later to remove the screws I had landed awkwardly on a slight slope, fellow travellers, all sincerely lamenting my (and story); besides, these days a convenient, (usually they are best left in place). and in typical tourist fashion I was stupidly misfortune, did have a look of envy as they removable brace replaces plaster on a In all, it was many months of pain, two wearing thongs rather than walking shoes. sweated in 40-plus degrees outside. Being a broken leg so I had some mobility. coach tour, there were quite a few retirees on operations under general anaesthetic, and Grimacing, I snapped the pic and gingerly Ten days after the incident and back in board, who had no shortage of painkillers in a long recovery with a cumbersome leg hopped back to the tour group. Melbourne, the orthopaedic surgeon was their medicine bags. brace. So, always listen to your tour director’s dismayed that I had delayed for so long. His As I sat, nursing my injured leg, my advice, don’t leave the group, always wear We arrived in Kununurra, and I conceded initial prognosis that I would need major companion decided not to nurse my feelings suitable shoes (and clothes), and have defeat – I would be silly to try and walk surgery and a bone graft, and would never as she pointed out that “you’re not 20 any adequate travel insurance because you never through the Bungle Bungles. So our tour regain full knee functionality, fortunately more, but you will go jumping out of planes, know when expensive medical transport director generously replaced that optional proved unfounded – thanks entirely to the diving with great whites, spearfi shing – just may be required. for a travel story”, and told me to stop being a extra with a morning fl ight over the ranges initial good advice of the retired medical sook. She was entirely correct. in a light plane. Th e sight was incredible: the experts on the tour, I had not worsened Oh, and the cause of it all – the pic of the large, beehive-shaped, striped sandstone the break. However, I needed an operation little snake, was blurred and unpublishable. Even though I have a high pain threshold, pillars of the Bungle Bungles; a bird’s eye to insert two screws in my leg; there were Grrrr. 20 DOCKLANDS NEWS ISSUE 83 DOCKLANDS FASHION

Emerald City By Nicola St John

Each year, the global colour corporation Pantone polls designers and brands to help elect a “colour of the year”.

It signifi es what hue will be prominent, from fashion, industrial design, cars and interiors. Th e company has named emerald green, on specifi cally shade 17-5641 as the prestigious the colour for 2013. So expect a green invasion. Fashion streets Th e new shade takes the crown from the of spirited reddish orange hue, which held the Docklands honor for 2012. Richard Philbert, 22 LOCATION? From the Emerald City from the Wizard of Alana Smith, 17 Emily Robinson, 21 Oz, Elizabeth Taylor’s sparkling gems and Harbour Town LOCATION? LOCATION? the royal jewels, the luscious shade of green WEARS? has had quite a history. Harbour Town NewQuay Industrie shirt, black Levi jeans and red Emerald seemed to have its glory in the WEARS? WEARS? Vans. 1980s. Its pinnacle surely in Princess Diana’s Black Levi jeans, tan Novo shoes, pink Mink Pink butterfl y print pants, black DESCRIBE YOUR OUTFIT? emerald and diamond choker with matching polka dot Factorie shirt, black Raybans. Bonds singlet, Globalize earrings and Jo taff eta dress moment. It’s just what I threw together for work. I’d Mercer shoes. say my style is a bit indie. DESCRIBE YOUR OUTFIT? At least the Irish will be pleased. Emerald A bit edgy but with a sense of prettiness DESCRIBE YOUR OUTFIT? seems a very happy-go-lucky colour, with WHAT BRINGS YOU TO to it. Comfy and bright. variations mint and teal tipped to make a DOCKLANDS? splash in the fashion world. So forget about WHAT BRINGS YOU TO WHAT BRINGS YOU TO Working at Industrie. the green coloured beer on St Pat’s day and DOCKLANDS? DOCKLANDS? WHERE ARE YOU FROM? start thinking about adding an emerald hue Shopping. Working at Jo Mercer. to the wardrobe for 2013. I’m currently living in Malvern but I’m from London. WHERE ARE YOU FROM? WHERE ARE YOU FROM? It’s the colour of nature, health and Eltham. Port Melbourne. tranquility, yet green is all fun and games until WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE PIECE OF we remember its association with poison and CLOTHING? WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE PIECE OF WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE PIECE OF envy – think Poison Ivy and the Grinch. Probably the shirt that I’m wearing. CLOTHING? CLOTHING? Any of my heels. A really beautiful purple vintage dress. So let’s hope the fashion pack can use this WHAT MAKES A GOOD OUTFIT? vivid shade of green to make us all look Wearing something comfortable that suits WHAT MAKES A GOOD OUTFIT? WHAT MAKES A GOOD OUTFIT? royally polished, rather than green with your own style. Something unique. Adding your own twist to it. jealousy this season. Easy living planters

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Transforming lives through corporate wellness programs

Are the staff from shipping and logistics company ANL & CMA CGM the fi ttest and happiest employees in Docklands and Melbourne?

According to HR manager Pascale Toussat “Th e most pleasing thing for me in the and YMCA Docklands manager and fi tness delivery of this program was how we expert Andrew Ward, they could well be. connected with, and transformed the lives of people who would never have joined a gym,” In early 2012, ANL & CMA CGM employees Mr Ward said. “To then see these individuals participated in the government-funded achieve real and measurable results, and WorkSafe health testing to help determine then to go on to become advocates of a their overall health and fi tness status, as healthy lifestyle, was incredible.” well as screen for more serious conditions like heart disease, stroke and diabetes. “Much of the credit for this is down to the After receiving the summary report and modern and proactive cultures at ANL subsequent grant for investment in health & CMA CGM. Th e CEO, CFO and HR solutions, Ms Toussat tasked Mr Ward from manager are all very active and exercise on the YMCA with customising a health and a regular basis. Th at, in itself, is outstanding wellness solution for her organisation. leadership when it comes to endorsement of such programs.” Employees were consulted around their preferences for exercise and activity which Ms Tossat said: “I believe this program was passed on to the YMCA along with the changed the life of many employees who are WorkSafe test results for program design. now endorsing regular physical activities. Th e YMCA proposed and delivered an It not only created a sense of wellbeing eight-week “Passport to Fitness” program, for these employees but also developed a consisting of both group exercise classes ‘community of health’ – self-managed and and educational seminars covering exercise promoted by all attendees.” and nutrition – all delivered onsite in ANL’s “From a management point of view all the training room during lunch hours. eff orts put in implementing this program are Th ree 30-minute express classes were long term investments and the returns are scheduled two days per week with formats tangible in terms of morale and employees including pilates, yoga, CX Worx core engagement.” training, stretching and body balance. ANL ANL’s Caroline Liptak said: “As well as used online booking systems and surveys to Pascale Toussat (left) and Andrew Ward. becoming fi t and healthy, and being a lot of communicate the program to its employees, fun, it was a great opportunity to mix and which further enhanced the professionalism program was outstanding. Classes were testing before and after the program showed make friends with co-workers that we either of the initiative. always booked out, well attended and that all participants’ drastically improved in didn’t know, or had never said more than Participation and engagement with the thoroughly enjoyed by the staff . Fitness their overall strength, endurance and fl exibility. ‘hello’ to in passing.”

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Docklands did not close down throughout December and January when many Docklands workers took their holidays. In fact, many holiday-makers came to Docklands when visiting Melbourne.

It was business as usual for the Docklands Digital marketing and how to get the most movement, the midnight fi reworks proved Once again, there will be a ferry service Chamber of Commerce. In January the DCC out of Tourism Victoria’s digital channels; to be very popular. Unfortunately many operating out of Docklands to help you see held its fi rst networking afternoon on board visitors still came expecting 9.30 fi reworks. all the festivities on off er over that weekend. How you can promote your business or Quest III. Hopefully this next New Year’s Eve we will events through VisitVictoria websites; and Something else that may be of interest, we sort this all out to for the best outcome for Around 40 people from small and large hear that Places Victoria is announcing We will also hear from local expert Matt Docklands. businesses attended and a fruitful afternoon it will commence the demolition and McInnes from Pragmetrics who will discuss was spent looking at ways the chamber can reconstruction of the wharf along Harbour how all businesses can benefi t from digital Destination Docklands put on a magnifi cent help businesses. Esplanade. technology. Australia Day weekend that was well attended. I have never seen so many fi shing We were very fortunate to have Andrew Dunn Th is is expected to commence in a month or Th is is a great opportunity for local and Robert Naumann from Cirque du Soleil rods with people attached to them ... the bait businesses to learn ways of promoting two and hopefully after the Melbourne attend and tell us about the show and invite was obviously perfect. brand awareness to target markets through Food and Wine Festival that is hosting an local businesses to share in the visitation by emerging digital technologies. Many people participated in a “Th ong event there. putting on packages to tie in with Le Cirque Th rowing” competition while others learned to Finally check out Destination Docklands du Soleil’s OVO theme. Th ere were a number of major events in make and fl y a kite. It was a great weekend and Docklands over December/January. website for many more activities in May Th is represents an excellent opportunity for shows that Docklands is a great place to be. including Summer Chills and Frills at the local businesses to leverage off the successes Cirque du Soleil is performing a season at Th e Melbourne Food and Wine Festival IceHouse, the Japanese Summer Festival and of other events. Contact the Chamber of Docklands and I am hearing rave reviews. is coming to Docklands with two events the Summer Boat Show ... all this and more Commerce if you are interested to learn more. Tickets are still on sale, so make sure you do planned. in Beautiful Docklands. not miss out. Th e next chamber networking event is 3pm Th e weekend of March 2-3 will see a jazz Have a great February everyone – make on Tuesday, February 19. Th is will feature Th e Chronicles of Narnia fi nished their festival at Yarra’s Edge and along Harbour sure you get out there and discover your Michael Hauser from Tourism Victoria who season in January which provided plenty of Esplanade there will be locally grown and surrounds whilst the good weather is here! will explain how local businesses can take entertainment for kids of all ages. sourced food, cooked by chefs from the advantage of free digital marketing. Although the 9.30 New Years Eve fi reworks neighbourhood with dishes developed Th e subjects to be covered include: were cancelled due to concerns about crowd around tasty, earthy fl avours.

What With Women Abby Want Crawford I’m trying to quietly keep these exciting had the best holiday I’ve had in years and I want to ask you to join me. Join me in Isn’t it fantastic?! Are you having developments calm and allow them to haven’t quite got back into the daily grind! committing to putting yourself fi rst this year. develop naturally, my inner child is jumping But seriously, this year is diff erent. And Commit to being true to yourself. Commit to a great year too? Th is year just up and down in joy. And interestingly, I fi nd it’s defi nitely not just me who’s feeling it. I giving your hopes, dreams, ambitions and seems, well, diff erent. New. that I realise that: what is meant to be, will be. think the wonderful thing about embracing life the best possible protection it can have – positive energy is that it keeps on giving your energy. I fi nd that even though I’m excited by things and reaching out to those around you, so it Maybe there was something to that “end of the We all want happiness, successful business that are happening, I am more excited that continues to grow. What to do about all this? world” thing that the Mayans were going on the energy seems so positive and yet so calm opportunities, lifestyle choices, family and about. Not the world ending (as clearly, that (last year was, well, a little FRANTIC!) – it’s a Here’s the thing I’m going to do this year. friends and love. didn’t happen), but the old energy ending and I’m going to hang on to that good feeling. whole new world. Th ey all have a place in our lives, in our I’m going to choose to believe, I’m going to a new and fresh energy beginning. hearts and souls, and deserve our energy. I know this might sound all very “new age”, choose to hope and I’m going to commit to Let’s all commit to giving ourselves the I think that’s what the modern interpretation or actually “old age” hippy ... but, however these wonderful things being achieved. quoted anyway. But it doesn’t really matter whichever way I look at it, it’s about how best chance we can at achieving them, the who quoted what or predicted what, the fact things are feeling and the inner calm with just I know that things are going to work out the strength to open ourselves to them and the way they are meant to, and I am going to is, it either is or it isn’t. Good, that is. See? It’s knowing everything is going to be wonderful. courage to trust that wonderful things are a great year already. put my energy into positive affi rmations. As happening. It might sound like I’ve popped on the things come together I am going to focus on Th is is going to be an extraordinary year. I have my reasons, my realisations, my rose-coloured glasses (again, a tribute to welcoming their arrival and nurturing their And I can’t wait to share it with you. hopes and inspirations and I even have a the hippy days!) but I think it’s all for a very growth. I’m going to protect my hopes, polish resolution or two for this year. And whilst good reason. Maybe the reason is that I’ve my dreams and give clarity to my goals. Abby x ISSUE 83 DOCKLANDS NEWS 23

Together

Stefan’s north node (gift) connects with Victoria’s seventh house. Th is is the house of partnerships. Instantly both of them What are the working Victoria Stefan would have recognised this and, within dynamics of your relationship? Victoria has her north node in Aquarius so is Stefan’s north node is in Scorpio. Stephan a short period of time, Stefan would by nature a star. She is very comfortable in the needs to learn to bond in a healthy non- have declared “this is my girl”. Th ere is no question in his mind that she is THE Check the astrological charts by emailing limelight, fi nds it easy to excel and to shine possessive way. He has enjoyed a privileged ONE. Victoria would revel in all the love yours and your partner’s birth date and time in public. She has a regal mentality and feels lifestyle and is, in his own right, wealthy and and attention, while quietly hoping this is to [email protected] superior to the rest of us. She does however successful. need to learn (either the hard way or the easy really THE ONE. Th is month we have decided to take a look Stefan is a focused goal-oriented guy. way) to have a humanitarian focus. She quite at Victoria Azarenka and her very vibrant Excellence is his driving force and he is likes the idea of being one of the masses and supporter LMFAO’s Redfoo. He has been a determined strong, very patient and capable. helping those in need, but fi nds it very diffi cult Outcome of relationship: regular at Melbourne Park so we thought it His challenge in this lifetime is to learn to to be average. best to fi nd out why? Is it all the shrieking on take a more supportive role rather than to Wow the outcome for this relationship, the court? In love and her personal life she plays by the only consider the WII FM station (What’s in if they both stay with it, is superb! All same superior rules. If she is not adored and it for me). relationships are a gift, brought to us at put on a pedestal she is not interested. She does You can see already how these two have the right time for the right reason to learn not know how to have an equal relationship come together and how they are both on an the right lessons. If only we could all and will take many chances in her love life. emotional high. Each of them instinctively enjoy the ride and learn what we need to, She is romantic, appealing and special but can knows that they have something important to we would reach the desired outcome of become a high maintenance prima donna. learn from the other. the relationship with more joy and ease. In time, she will fi nd her victories quite Stefan is a creature of comfort and likes his With this particular couple, the outcome empty, if she doesn’t learn to be humble and carnal pleasures. In other words the basic would be great respect, status, dignity and “normal”. She has to learn how to make others senses such smell, taste, touch etc are central recognition for both of them as a couple. feel and be special. My advice Victoria is to to his being, but will not satisfy him in this Th ey would have a strong and deep bond help your partner and others to shine and lifetime. He will need to start enjoying the that knows no bounds, sexual pleasure perhaps even donate some of your time to a ethereal senses – a more spiritual path and and a feeling that one plus one for them Victoria Stefan Gordy charity of your choice. Perhaps even travel to connection to those around him. He also equals so much more than two. Th ey Africa and help those less fortunate. It will be needs to be more humanitarian. will achieve things they never thought Azarenka (Redfoo) chicken soup for your soul. possible. Before we crack the champagne It should be interesting to watch these two though, they still have to do some work to July 31, 1989 September 3, 1975 fi nd their purpose. make it happen. If Victoria plays with his Sun in Leo Sun in Virgo heart too easily and if he tries to hold on North Node North Node too tightly they may both decide that it’s Aquarius Scorpio just too hard. Good luck to them both.

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James Packer’s superyacht Seahorse is currently docked at Central Pier in Docklands. Th e 52-metre yacht sailed into Docklands on February 5. It is unclear how long the luxury cruiser will remain in Docklands. 24 DOCKLANDS NEWS ISSUE 83 Businesses in Docklands DOCKLANDS-BASED BUSINESSES WISHING TO BE PROFILED IN THIS SECTION SHOULD EMAIL: [email protected] HOME GROWN IS BEST A SALUTE TO GOOD WORKPLACE HEALTH AND SAFETY

Ms Grigoras aims to integrate the workplace Workplace health and safety program into the business’s overall strategy. laws apply to all businesses, “For many small to medium sized businesses, there is no one person dedicated whether big, medium or small. to OHS issues so this lands in the lap of the head person, such as the general manager, And these laws are constantly changing. Th is who already has more than enough to is where saluteHEALTH’s Anca Grigoras can concentrate on,” she said. “So I come in, be your best friend. assess the workplace situation, customise Ms Grigoras has lived in Docklands’ for three a program and signifi cantly relieve the year and has built up an extensive network manager of that burden.” of clients here and elsewhere. For new businesses, Ms Grigoras will develop policies and procedures for OHS, risk Inventor and entrepreneur “Every workplace is diff erent, even within in assessment and management, consultation, the same industry,” Ms Grigoras said. “So I Eliza Donald says her “Edible emergency management, training, incident visit each client’s workplace, to assess their management, contractor management, Island” planters are perfect for individual needs.” injury management and return to work. Anca Grigoras specialises in workplace safety. Docklanders wanting to grow Aside from customising each business’s For existing businesses, she will review occupational health and safety program, health, safety and wellbeing concerns in the plants on their balconies. of their current system, and recommend Ms Grigoras emphasises the importance of psycho-social work environment, including improvements and integration with overall continuing relationships. organisation of work and workplace Ms Donald has designed and produced a objectives and strategies. She will also culture; personal health resources in the planter with plenty of special features. “I build relationships with all of the establish systems to record, analyse and workplace; and ways of participating in the businesses, because it is not just one manage incidents, hazards, and near misses. Th ey come in 10 colours, have an optional lid problem to solve,” she said. “I approach it community to improve the health of workers, and come with LED illumination to brighten Ms Grigoras points out that every business as a coaching role, because of the ongoing their families and other members of the up the Docklands skyline. benefi ts from having a safe and healthy community”. nature of health and safety issues.” workplace, and quotes the World Health Th e planters are raised off the verandah tiles Th at pretty much covers it! “Workplace health and safety laws and Organisation’s defi nition: so balconies are kept clean. Being mounted regulations are always being updated or Ms Grigoras studied at Curtin University, on castors means they are easy to move “A healthy workplace is one in which replaced, and I want all of my clients to in Perth, and has a Postgraduate Diploma around – even between premises for those workers and managers collaborate to use a immediately know how these changes aff ect in Occupational Health and Safety and is a renters who like to move around. continual improvement process to protect them, and to encourage them to always be Chartered Professional Member of the Safety and promote the health, safety and well- “Plants clean the air while reducing radiation thinking about health and safety issues.” Institute of Australia. being of all workers and the sustainability of and acoustic pollution,” she said. “By keeping an eye on how they are doing, I the workplace by considering the following, To contact Ms Grigoras call 0467 533 223, For further information, see www. can monitor their health and safety program based on identifi ed needs: Health and safety email [email protected] or visit edibleislands.com.au and advise on improvements.” concerns in the physical work environment; www.salutehealth.com.au MEN, YOU ARE IN GOOD HANDS

are aimed directly at the guys and delivered “Ladies can feel comfortable sending their in a cheerful, professional and classy way.” partners or sons into our capable hands. We will nurture, encourage, relax and pamper,” “We look at each client separately; at how we Ms Th omas said. can improve his general image and well-being.” Ms Allen said men had dramatically changed Ms Th omas said some clients could benefi t their attitudes towards hair and skin care from a “makeover” or a revamp, which could since the fi rst store opened in May, 1998. include excess hair removal, a new hair style or camoufl aging greys. “It must be noted here that 98 there was no ‘metrosexual’; this was before it was “Skin exfoliating can make a huge, instant accepted to have your hair worn ‘messy’ diff erence to the way a guy looks and feels,” or ‘funky’ at work and put product in it. she said. “Th en we have the guys that need Th is was the era of conservative side parts to maintain their current image and we fi t squared edges and fl uff y hair. Th ey were into their lifestyle by late-night appointments using soap on their face and some were and also off er showers and complimentary chewing their nails off ,” she said. hair washes for after-spa treatments.” “But they would come into the store and Jo Man, What a Fuss off ers a variety of spa and I worked our magic, and that is exactly treatments such as four types of massage: how it was perceived. Th e client would go relaxation, remedial, hot stones and lomi lomi. back to work and say “go down check out “Our facial is extremely relaxing and most what these girls are doing – wow!” It is 15 years since Tassie girl Kate Allen opened a men-only hair of our clients fall asleep whilst the therapist Ms Allen said clients from 1998 still visit salon in McKillop St, in the heart of Melbourne’s CBD. nurtures and corrects their skin through Man, What A Fuss weekly. massage and steam,” Ms Th omas said. Discount off ers and gift vouchers are In that time, her ground breaking concept the Docklands outlet continued the “Some guys need to just relax and be available online or in store. fundamental attributes that had made the has come a short distance geographically – pampered, knowing they don’t have to CBD store so successful. Man, What a Fuss is at 7 Merchant St, with a second store now in Docklands – but a explain their needs too greatly as we have Docklands, call 9602 5661 or go to www. long way in catering for men’s hirsute needs. “Just walking into a Man, What A Fuss store been trained to initiate and cater to each manwhatafuss.com Ms Allen’s former roommate and still best you feel like you are about to be in for a client’s needs.” treat,” Ms Th omas said. friend, Jo Th omas, is the team co-ordinator Th e therapists and stylists also educate at the Docklands store. Ms Th omas said “Th e décor, music and treatments available clients to look after themselves at home. ISSUE 83 DOCKLANDS NEWS 25 DOCKLANDS COMMUNITY CALENDAR FEBRUARY 2012

DOCKLANDS TOASTMASTERS DOCKLANDS WRITERS SOUNDS OF SUMMER Every 2nd and 4th Monday of the month Tuesdays fortnightly 5.30 - 7.30pm 14 February, 12.30pm Th e Hub, 80 Harbour Esplanade Th e Hub, 80 Harbour Esplanade Th e Hub, 80 Harbour Esplanade Boost your public speaking and “Writerly” issues, workshopping, author Th is Valentine’s Day, the Hub is delighted leadership skills. talks and fun. to present a free performance by guitar duo, Th e Eamon and Dudi Project. Contact: email docklandstoastmasters@ Enquiries to: [email protected]. So come down to the Hub to enjoy yahoo.com.au or visit www.docklands. au or at Th e Hub. freetoasthost.org some nibbles while listening to some exceptional live guitar music.

MY GYM KIDS LUNCHTIME TABLE TENNIS MELBOURNE SUNRISE PROBUS CLUB CCCV LION DANCE Every Tuesday, 8.45am & 9.30am Wednesday and Fridays First Th ursday of the month, 10:00am 11 February, 12-1pm Th e Hub, 80 Harbour Esplanade Th e Hub, 80 Harbour Esplanade Wharf Hotel, Siddeley Street Merchant St, Victoria Harbour Cost: $126 for a seven-class pass Cost: No charge. Probus Clubs for men and women over 50. Th e CCCV Lion dance team will be performing outside Artistic Styling Learn, Jump & Tumble with award- Table tennis continues to grow in Come along, keep your mind active, meet popularity. BYO lunch. new friends while enjoying activities and Clothing alterations on Monday 11th winning exercise classes for babies and February between 12-1pm. Hopefully tots. Visit www.mygym.com/mobileaus For details 8622 4822 or shared interests. Contact Carol on 9600 [email protected] 1628 or [email protected] it will bring luck and prosperity into Ph 0434 020 310. Docklands!

KARATE CLASS FINE LINE DRAWING AND BOTANICAL DRAGON MASTERS DRAGONBOATING ART CLASSES Monday and Th ursday Wednesdays at 5.30pm Monday and Th ursday Th e Hub, 80 Harbour Esplanade and Saturdays at 8.30am Th e Hub, 80 Harbour Esplanade Run by ‘Docklands Brazilian Jiu- Shed 2 North Wharf Road Jitsu’ Phone 9016 8471, email info@ Th e University of the 3rd Age off ers two Victoria Harbour (Melways map 2E B6) docklandsbjj.com.au or visit www. classes on Mondays and Th ursdays. To Dragon Masters has something for anyone. docklandsbjj.com.au make an enquiry regarding the classes, Please contact Jeff Saunders 0417 219 888 please ring U3A on 9639 5209 email Jeff [email protected] or visit www.dragonmasters.com.au

DOCKLANDS WALKING TOUR DOCKLANDS BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU DISCOVER SAILING Every day at 10.30am, bookings essential Th e Hub, 80 Harbour Esplanade Club sailing days every 2nd and 4th Etihad Stadium 130 Harbour Esplanade BJJ is a style popularised by media such Sunday Explore Docklands on a walking tour. Be as the UFC and is proven as an extremely Docklands Yacht Club, Shed No. 2 mesmerised by the artwork, history and eff ective form of martial arts. Phone North Wharf Rd architecture of the Docklands area. 9016 8471, email info@docklandsbjj. Visitors welcome. For further information Contact 0448 270 023 or email com.au or visit www.docklandsbjj.com.au email [email protected] [email protected]

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Renegades fall at the ﬁ nal hurdle By Robert Bremner

An impressive season by the Melbourne Renegades came to a disappointing end in January after a bitter semi-fi nal defeat at the hands of Brisbane Heat by 15 runs.

While the ending was not what they would top scoring for the season with 332 runs. have hoped for, the Renegades should be Finch was also named the player of the pleased with the progress they have made tournament. this season. He was certainly not a lone hand in the Last year the Docklands-based side fi nished batting, with team mates Ben Rohrer, Tom in second last place with only two wins for the Cooper, Will Sheridan and Alex Hales (mid- year. In comparison, they only dropped one season replacement for the injured Samuels) game this season on their way to the fi nals. all standing up when it was necessary to steer their side to victory. It was a season that was near fl awless for the Melbourne Renegades. Finishing on top As for the bowling, international superstar of the ladder with only one loss after the Muttiah Muralitharan led the attack with completion of the home and away matches. 11 wickets, closely followed by O’Brien, Pattinson and Sheridan with nine. Th e Renegades started off with a bang, inspired by Aaron Finch’s 111, downing the Given that they lost Brad Hodge, Glenn highly-fancied Stars outfi t in their fi rst outing. Maxwell, Andrew McDonald, Shaun Tait and Shahid Afridi from their side before the A string of good wins followed against the tournament, it just makes the success of this Th under, Hurricanes and Heat. Th e Renegades season all the more impressive. had showed they were the real deal. Going into the semi-fi nal, the Renegades were However, after a slight hiccup against the hot favourites to win. However, in a season Perth Scorchers, the critics were out in force: where their bowling attack had been relentless, "Th e Renegades were a one-man team who it was ultimately the bowling that cost them a Renegades captain Aaron Finch. couldn’t win without Finch." Th ey couldn’t place in the Big Bash League Final. have been more wrong. the Perth Scorchers in the fi nal and take were also knocked out of the tournament in Th e disappointment was highlighted by Th e team wasn’t fi lled with big-name stars, Muralitharan’s 1-35 off four overs, his most home the BBL 02 trophy. the other semi-fi nal. like the other Melbourne side but it was the expensive innings of the season. By stumbling at the semi-fi nals, the Th e Renegades will be back next season to consistency and the way that they gelled Th e Renegades were unable to chase the 183 Renegades not only cost themselves the title avenge their semi-fi nal loss and try to go one together as a unit that has been the secret made by the Heat. A score that was helped but also a place in the coveted Twenty20 better. If they can retain the same players behind the Renegades' success this season. by an impressive 112 not out from the Heat’s Champions League. In a double-blow for again for next season they will be a force to Captain Aaron Finch led from the front, Luke Pomersbach. Th e Heat went on to beat Victoria, the other Melbourne side, the Stars, be reckoned with! Be First To Live At Yarra Point! FOR LEASE 1, 2 & 3 Bedroom Apartments Available For Rent Outstanding City, River & Park Views In Docklands Designer Interiors, Quality Finishes, North Facing Waterfront Apartments LUXURY BRAND NEW MIRVAC APARTMENTS FOR LEASE

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