dec/jan 2012 issue 63

DEC/JAN 2012 63

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Melinda Schneider welcomes the new year in sPectacular style

Our ultiMate Guide for summer time fun

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Our GiFt tO YOu bumPer issue of fabulous giveaways

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20 Well what a fitting, or should I say royal way in which to sign off for 2011, with a visit from the Crown Prince and Princess of Denmark making a visit to Docklands, not once, but twice in the same week.

Many of us have long known, but now we can officially say, Docklands is fit for a Princess!

While we have included the local news and updates of the precinct, as this is our final, combined issue for 2011, I wanted to ensure that we produced a magazine that could be referred to and relevant throughout the December and January period. I hope you will not only find some great ideas for unwinding over the summer but also fabulous opportunities to win some great prizes as our end of year gift to you.

On behalf of our publishers, production and sales teams at 3008Docklands, I wish to thank our readers and advertisers for your support and your kind feedback throughout the year. We wish you all a peaceful and joyous Christmas and an especially happy and prosperous 2012.

We’ll be back in February.... may the sun be shining on us all in 2012.

Happy New Year!

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editor Lisa Quittner {[email protected]}

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design Luke Rynderman - Smith & Rowe {[email protected]}

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cover image Philharmonic Phireworks - APO

contributing writers Tom Elliott, Andrew Hewison, Rebecca Howden, Tahlia Mandie, Roman Hecht, Nicole Hutcheson, Nadine Fawell, Rose Mercer

This magazine has a distribution of 10,000 connecting businesses and residences in the Docklands, Southbank and parts of the City.

Events this summer 4-5Docklands SoundWalk 6NewQuay Central Update 7Designated Taxi Rank for Harbour Esp 10New Year’s Eve - Docklands & Melb 12Melinda Schneider - APO Concerts 13InBusiness 17Summer Time Fun 18-21Jarmila Gajdosova - 2012 Aust Open 203008 Wellbeing Section 22-23Short Story by Rose Mercer 24Docklands Map 25

CONgrATulATiONS! to the winners of our November competitions:

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EVENTS

Santa is on his way to the Docklands Christmas Twilight Market, equipped with free lollipops for the kids, entry is free and with every purchase off your Christmas shopping list you’ll be in the draw to win a $500 Christmas Hamper. Join in with the carol singers and make it an evening of festivity while finding that gift for someone special. Santa will visit the market every Sunday throughout December, except the 25th when he is otherwise engaged.

when: Wednesday 14th December 2011 4-9pm where: NewQuay Promenade,NewQuay at Docklands web: www.docklandsundaymarket.com.au

The GiaNT TheremiN has arrived!City of Melbourne’s Giant Theremin, a super-sized musical instrument standing more than seven meters tall, controlled by movement rather than touch and can be played by up to eight people at once, is now at Northbank. The theremin’s unique warble will be accompanied by an array of distinctive sounds, making it impossible to resist running, dancing, jumping and forming unusual shapes in the activation zone to create a symphony of movement. The Giant Theremin experience is free for all visitors.

when: Until February, 2012where: Les Erdi Plaza, Northbank PrecinctCreated by: Renowned Melbourne-based artist, Robin Fox. Supported by: VicHealth

The melbourNe bridal & hoNeymooN expo

Charles diCkeNs ‘a ChrisTmas Carol’

Melbourne’s premier bridal event of the year is a massive one day event showcasing leading wedding industry suppliers, informative bridal talks, hair and make up trials and interactive features. See spectacular fashion parades featuring Melbourne’s elite wedding gown designers. Free pamper bags to the first 500 brides, show bags, magazines, fabulous prizes, exhibitor show specials that are only available on the day. You could win your ultimate Honeymoon - a trip around the world for two, courtesy of Aussie.

The spirits and traditions of Christmas will come to life when Eagle’s Nest Theatre presents one of the most popular Christmas stories, Charles Dickens ‘A Christmas Carol’. Phil Zachariah brings over 20 characters from this wonderfully heart-warming story with its memorable characters, fabulous humour and nostalgic messages of forgotten Christmas recreating the famous readings Dickens gave in his latter life with Ebenezer Scrooge, Jacob Marley and ghosts of Christmases past, present and yet to come.

when: Sunday 22nd January 2012where: The Melbourne Exhibition Centre,2 Clarendon Street, Southbank Cost: Book online and save 20%or $25 per person on the day web: www.bridalexpos.com.au

when: 8 - 11 Decemberwhere: Athenaeum TheatreTickets: $30 - $40 (plus bf)Bookings: Ticketek 1300 795 012www.ticketek.com or Athenaeum 9650 1500web: www.charlesdickensperforms.com

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NAB will hold a Christmas Market where businesses will sell their ranges of Christmas gifts. This year the market will feature a diverse range of gift ideas including a selection of Melbourne’s leading social enterprises, giving you the opportunity to support the community while doing your Christmas shopping! The Market will also feature the NAB Docklands Choir and the chance for everyone to give back by dropping off presents for children in need as part of the Berry Street Merry Christmas Appeal.

Amongst some sensational venues to celebrate this New Year’s Eve, the Woolshed Pub provides beautiful waterfront views as the NYE fireworks explode. Take advantage of their special offer, when you book a table of 8 people or more you will receive a bottle Laurent - Perrier Champagne complimentary to get your New Year celebrations off to a great start. With two dining sittings at 6pm and 8:30pm and a DJ in the house, you are up for a night of celebration.

when: NYE 31 December, 2011where: The Woolshed PubCentral Pier, Docklands Bookings: 8623 9641 or [email protected] web: woolshedpub.com

Urban Display Suite is a deliciously malicious musical satire on our national obsession with the property market. The show is back by popular demand with an incredibly talented cast, Lyall Brooks, Michael Dalley, Sharon Davis and Gabrielle Quin, who play real estate agents, guiding the audience through a ‘virtual’ tour of the display home that represents a dream lifestyle to which we are all supposed to aspire. A great night out for those escaping the stress of the mortgage!

when: Wednesday 7th December, 10am - 2pmwhere: Auditorium (ground level) NAB Docklands - 800 Bourke Street, Docklands what: An array of local businesses and social enterprises selling a range of gifts

when: From 28 Decemberwhere: The MTC Theatre, Lawler Studio- 140 Southbank Blvd, SouthbankTickets: All $49.90Bookings: 8688 0800 ormtc.com.au/uds.aspx

TwiliGhT CoNCerTs aT The Zoo

The Twilights Concert Series is back again - bigger and better than ever! Twilights 2012 will kick off a series of events as part of Melbourne Zoo’s 150th Anniversary Celebrations. The superb line-up of some of Australia’s favourite artists amid the magical setting of the Zoo under the stars, should not be missed! Pack a picnic and groove to Lior, Vanessa Amorosi, James Morrison, Marina Pryor, Marcia Hines, Kasey Chambers, Babba and many more. There’s something for everyone at Zoo Twilights this summer.

when: From January 21st - March 17, 2012where: Melbourne Zoo - Elliott Ave, ParkvilleBookings: zoo.org.au/events or 9285 9300web: zoo.org.au

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it’s December, the start of summer - always my favourite time of year to be in Docklands.

And with the party season beginning to take shape, it’s a good time for all of us, to do likewise. What better way than to get involved in a Workplace Wellness Program. As many of us already know walking is a fun, social and easy way to be active, and best of all it’s FREE!

Over ten million Australians spend an average of eight hours per day in the workplace. Effective workplace health programs have been shown to improve the health and wellbeing of employees and help facilitate organisational

changes, such as reduced absenteeism and increased productivity.

Workplace health programs can cover a broad range of health areas including nutrition, physical activity, and help with stress management to improve the health and well being of all staff. The Heart Foundation have a range of resources to assist any sized workplace develop a workplace wellness program.

With over 16,000 active members and with members groups already out there making the most of the extra daylight hours, the question is, will you? I think this is such a great time to get cracking and get fit for the summer months ahead.

in romans View: Summer is a great time of year to kick back, relax and enjoy all that Docklands has to offer. May the festive season find you safe and well, have a great summer, everyone!

roman Hecht Customer Service Supervisor Tourism lounge Harbour Town Melbourne level 1, 122 Studio lane Docklands Vic 3008 Ph: (03) 9328 8600 Fax: (03) 9329 6655 harbourtownmelbourne.com.au

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DOCKlANDS SOUNDWALK

COMMiTTEE FOr MElBOurNE APPOiNTS New ChieF operaTiNG oFFiCer

Tune into local history by taking a ‘sound walk’ around Docklands with your mobile, some headphones and comfortable shoes.

Sound designer Gerald Mair was walking through the city streets with his headphones on, lost in his own world, when he first had the idea for a ‘sound walk’ through Docklands.

‘Rather than people putting on their headphones to zone out of the area, I wanted them to zone in, to make people aware of their surrounds, more appreciative of place,’ Gerald Mair said.

The first of its kind in Australia, the Docklands SoundWalk asks people to grab a set of headphones and their smart phone, and follow a route through Docklands, scanning QR (quick response) codes at key locations to download each new episode.

‘There are some surprising spaces - like the Reed Bridge in Docklands Park, tranquil little moments to discover along the way,’ Gerald said.

Supported by the City of Melbourne through a Docklands Arts Grant, Gerald

spent six months sounding out the history of Docklands and working on fictionalised stories, ambient soundscapes and short narratives about the area.

Future Melbourne (People and Creative City) Committee Chair, Councillor Jennifer Kanis said creative explorations such as the Docklands SoundWalk help us to understand our city in a new way.

‘Innovative storytelling like this shows us where we have come from, helps us to celebrate where we are going and gives us the space to see just how much the city is

regenerating and transforming,’ Cr Kanis said.

The starting point for SoundWalk is the corner of Docklands Hub on Harbour Esplanade and traverses 10 locations, ending up at New Quay Promenade near Waterfront City.

For more information visit melbourne.vic.gov.au/whatson or www.docksoundwalk.org

Committee for Melbourne has welcomed its new Chief Operating Officer, Andrea Gaffney.

Andrea’s employer of 21 years was the multinational energy company, BP. Working in numerous locations around Australia as well as New Zealand, Andrea has held a variety of roles with operational, commercial, and strategic focuses.

Over the last five years, she headed up the external affairs activities for BP Solar, and played a key role delivering numerous policy reforms and government interventions for the company; some to the benefit of the solar industry in Australia. She is passionate about working with people and is absolutely thrilled to be

working at Committee for Melbourne as its new Chief Operating Officer.

“Committee for Melbourne is a special organisation that has a unique role to play in contributing to how Melbourne can grow, without sacrificing its current appeal.

“Its beauty, diversity, arts culture, sporting madness, and yes, even its four seasons in one day makes Melbourne truly unique! I feel privileged to be working at the Committee and look forward to meeting and learning more about our members over the coming months.” Ms Gaffney added.

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updaTe oN NEw QuAy CENTrAl PrOPOSAlFollowing on from our past two issues regarding the status of the proposed New Quay Central proposal we asked Docklands Community Association President, Roger Gardner to comment on any further developments todate. 3008Docklands also contacted the Minister’s office and a written statement follows on after Mr Gardner’s update.

‘The public meeting held at Waterfront City on the evening of October 6 to protest against the proposed development by MAB Corporation and was attended by over 100 people from all over Docklands. The meeting unanimously condemned the proposed destruction of the purpose built public plaza to make way for a fifteen storey hotel. The big marquee would go too. The plaza is the only public square in Docklands, used by visitors and locals alike and contains a sound stage, outdoor TV and seating. It is used for concerts, vehicle

displays, charity events and markets to name a few.MAB Corporation is claiming it will install a ‘park’ behind the hotel. There is no way this would compensate for the loss of the plaza. The ‘park’ would be a shadowed strip with views of the harbour blocked by the hotel and with the narrow strip surrounded on four sides by roadways; Docklands Drive to the north and the other three sides by access lanes to the hotel for guest vehicles and taxis, buses, delivery and service vehicles.Other elements of the plan condemned are the cramming in of more high-rise buildings including an overshadowing 42 storey tower and lack of traffic planning, with significantly extra traffic but no more streets and lack of parking. These are common problems in Docklands as we well know. We are not at all impressed with VicUrban’s part in this matter as they appear to have rubber stamped the plans.

Chairs of Owners Corporations of buildings in New Quay wrote to the Minister on October 25 requesting he veto the destruction of the plaza and erection of a hotel on the site and to review other elements detrimental to residents. The DCA has written a similar letter to the Minister.

Importantly Council itself has written to the Planning Department criticising the MAB plans for non- compliance with the objectives of the Urban Design Framework and highly critical of various elements of the plans including positioning and height of additional buildings, wind effect problems, traffic problems and lack of parking.

I have been included in a delegation on State planning issues to meet with the Planning Minister Matthew Guy on November 29, at which I will have the opportunity to speak on the above issues. Our concern is to make sure the Minister himself is aware of the

issue and is fully informed. Obviously further development will take place but the plans need to be modified to cater for public and community amenity.’

roger gardner - Chair Arkley OC / President DCA

To contact the DCA email: [email protected]

3008Docklands contacted the Department of Planning and Community Development in late November and received the following statement:

‘The department has received a number of submissions concerning the proposed amended Development Plan for New Quay Central from members of the community, as well as comments from the City of Melbourne and Places Victoria. These comments and the amended Development Plan are currently with the department for consideration.’

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Planning Minister Matthew Guy recently launched Victoria’s new urban renewal authority as Places Victoria.

The new authority is built from the former VicUrban structure with its board recently announced including the appointment of Mr Sam Sangster as CEO. The Board will be led by former Melbourne City councilor, Peter Clarke as chairperson, supported by Ken Fehily as deputy chairperson and board directors William Bowness, Lorna Gelbert, Judith Nicholson, Graeme Parton, Timothy Shannon, Janet West and Professor John Stanley.

Mr Guy said the launch of Places Victoria was the fulfilment of a Baillieu Government commitment to place urban renewal at the forefront of managing Melbourne and

Victoria’s future growth.”Places Victoria will be at the forefront of delivering urban renewal across Victoria, but not just through new buildings but also through place making,” Mr Guy said.

“Places Victoria will also complete the delivery of Docklands, begin planning the new Fisherman’s Bend urban renewal precinct and focus on strategic renewal sites across Victoria such as central Wodonga.”

Mr Guy said Places Victoria will have a strong focus on the building of places and communities, not just built form outcomes “The focus of Victoria’s new pre-eminent urban renewal authority on liveability and place making is an important step in ensuring Melbourne and Victoria is liveable and sustainable for the long term.” Mr Guy said.

PlACES ViCTOriA LAUNCHED TO COMPLETE DOCKLANDS DELIVERY

Shortly after a Screen Australia survey cast a dark shadow on the value of Victoria’s film and television productions, which fell by over 50% to $123 million in the last financial year, some good news was announced with Pirates of the Caribbean Australian screenwriter, Stuart Beattie’s ‘I, Frankenstein’ set to be filmed at Docklands Studios.

The Victorian film and television sector will receive a huge economic boost with the office of State Innovation Minister, Louise Asher announcing the film, will ‘spend up to $37 million in Victoria and

employ about 500 local cast and crew’ working on the modern day gothic thriller.

‘I, Frankenstein’, which stars Aaron Eckhart of The Dark Knight fame, is written and will be directed by Beattie, who will carry out pre-production, filming and post-production in Melbourne. While locations in and around Melbourne are still being determined, the production of the film will be based primarily at Docklands.

The film is based on the graphic novel by Kevin Grevioux - the creator of the popular Underworld franchise.

MONSTEr BOOST FOr ViCTOriAN FilM iNDuSTryAS ‘I, FRANKENSTEIN’ COMES TO DOCKLANDS

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You may have noticed something is a little different along NewQuay Promenade recently, as the former stunning waterfront location of Liquid Bar has been filled by a new and vibrant dining destination, Oscars Table.

Melbourne is renowned for its culinary excellence and cultural diversity, Oscars Table is reminiscent of the select niche of restaurants at the forefront of Melbourne’s dining scene that recognise that good food need not be pretentious and atmosphere is created, not contrived.

Owners, Brett Thomas and Matt Walsh have lived and breathed Docklands and their latest offering in Oscars Table brings a refreshing and inviting take on relaxed dining amongst a sophisticated vibe to the stunning locale of NewQuay Promenade.

The menu, under the expertise of Head Chef, Phong Nguyen is based on the principle of combining the freshest available produce together with quality meats and seafood to deliver a satisfying and enjoyable experience. The menu is a combination of share plates with main courses of lamb, Hopkins River Scotch Fillet, pork and seafood dishes with a wine list derived to suit.

Oscars Table is about sharing experiences, and while the dining room caters for small intimate tables, a length of the venue main table in the bar area is intended to encourage diners to unwind and enjoy a fabulous, uncomplicated meal, whether that be rounds of share plates accompanied with a few drinks or a pop in for a fabulous New Zealand sourced Coffee Supreme.

This new establishment aims to please and stamp its place amongst the best, and in turn do its part to promote Docklands as a sought after dining destination within inner Melbourne.

Oscars Table is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Oscars Table - 50 NewQuay Promenade, NewQuay at Docklands Phone: 03 9642 4242 www.oscarstable.com.au

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The first ever Melbourne Breast Cancer Bra Walk was a huge success.

3008Docklands congratulates the Pinker sisters on their impressive fundraising event on October 30th that raised over $18,000, with every cent going directly to Breast Cancer Network Australia.

We also wish to thank and congratu-late our 3008Docklands readers that joined close to 300 participants on the 2 kilometre walk along Birrarung Marr and contributed to this outstanding effort and fabulous day, despite the weather!

if you wish to donate or see images from the day visit melbournebreastcancerbrawalk.com

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SAFETy CONCErNS HAil rEQuEST FOr DESIGNATED TAxI RANK ON HARBOUR ESPLANADE

As safety concerns mount, 3008Docklands asked Simon Digby, Director of Alumbra at Central Pier to elaborate on his observations and views as to why a designated taxi rank and passenger waiting area is necessary along Harbour Esplanade.

Have there been any specific incidents which have prompted this call for a taxi rank or has this been an ongoing problem that has been further exacerbated since the road works / upgrades were made?

We have been running our business here at Docklands for about 5 years. We see this as being an ongoing issue which, as you correctly state, has been exacerbated since the road works have been made. The upgrades do look better, especially the plantation of the trees along Harbour Esplanade, but there seem to be some issues which haven’t been addressed. The underlying problem is that there is no provision for a safe taxi rank on Harbour Esplanade. There are also only 2 spots for taxis to stop. Once these taxi spots are full, taxi’s then tend to stop traffic flow, as it’s only a one lane road since the upgrade.

To avoid vehicles banking up, where should the taxi rank be situated?

After reviewing the traffic flow over a long period of time, what l think is a better solution to avoid taxi’s banking up and stopping traffic flow, is to convert the metered parking spots on Harbour Esplanade to a taxi rank after 6.30pm, 7 days a week. Also having a safe area where by people can wait for a taxi. This will avoid people crossing the road in a hurry to try and get a taxi on the other side of the road. There seems to be no system in place other than an allocation of 2 parking bays for taxis.

which authority should be responsible for implementing the taxi rank, Places Victoria or City of Melbourne?

This is something which l am trying to investigate. It seems for a period of time there, there was some confusion, but from my current findings l believe it is City of Melbourne which will be able to support the current amenity issue and try and resolve the safety issues that people are facing when visiting the Docklands.

Have you had any discussions with local authorities at this stage?

I was very active with VicUrban at the time of the redevelopment to try and implement some of these strategies during the construction phase. I am now seeking support from the local community and business operators so we can speak to the appropriate authorities and together come up with a better solution for people arriving and leaving the Docklands Precinct.

would this proposal primarily benefit Alumbra, or is this an issue that is pertinent to other local businesses?

It is not my position to speak on behalf of any other business, however, I have no doubt that they would support such an initiative as it will benefit local business, the community and visitors to and from the Docklands Precinct. Alumbra has been trading for 9 years, 5 of those at the current Central Pier location, so as a business we are in a good position and have a loyal cliental. As a business operator that promotes the Docklands Precinct, l do find that there still seems to be some negative feedback on its amenities, or lack thereof.

What l can say is the business operators in the precinct would know from firsthand experience that there are some safety and amenity issues on Harbour Esplanade. There also seems to be no forethought when it comes

to departing Docklands during winter or on a windy day. It’s not a pleasant experience, which is one of the reasons why l think a safe taxi rank on Harbour Esplanade is a logical option for people to congregate when leaving our precinct.

is there anything else you would like to see done and what can the residential and business community do collectively to get things happening?

I think if there was an allowance for a safe taxi rank, as well as a better system for taxi’s on Harbour Esplanade, people will have a better experience coming to and leaving Docklands. By having these systems on Harbour Esplanade, we would get better support from the taxi drivers and could potentially create more incentive for them to come and pick up passengers from the precinct.

In my opinion, the local authorities have always tried to do the right thing for the

Docklands Precinct. Between City of Melbourne and Places Victoria (formerly VicUrban) I am confident; with the right consultation with business operators and members of the local community we will achieve the ideal outcome.

l personally would be happy to donate my time before Christmas to workshop some of my suggestions in more detail with the local community and then submit details on a plan of some of our suggestions. I think it’s crucial that we activate discussions before the end of the year to try and make progress before another cold winter at Docklands.

if you would like to contact Simon regarding your suggestions or to offer your assistance please call 8623 9666. 3008Docklands is happy to pass on any emails or comments to Simon also.

Works to deliver the Victoria Harbour Master Plan are well underway. As part of those works, please note the following road closures and changes to traffic conditions:

Changes to Bourke Street - from 3rd December 2011, Lend Lease will be constructing the remaining length of Bourke St in Victoria Harbour. The works will involve trenching, earthworks and road construction. Completion is anticipated by June 2012, followed by the construction of Collins Street to Dock Square. Bourke Street will remain open to vehicles and pedestrians up until Seafarer Lane, after which it will become a dead end.

Access to the public car park via Seafarer lane - from 3rd December 2011, the entry and exit points to the existing public car park at the end of Bourke Street will be changed from Bourke Street to Seafarer Lane.

Access to North wharf and the North wharf car park - from 3rd December 2011, access to north wharf and the north wharf car park will be via the roundabout at the western end of Collins Street.

If you have any questions, please contact Alex Chapman on 9643 0358 or Karen Woo on 9643 0014 or email vicharbourfeedback@lendlease.

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Docklands families with primary school aged children face further uncertainty and will most likely be ushered into inner-north state primary schools as an over demand for placements at schools such as Port Melbourne Primary are over capacity, thereby necessitating catchment zones for student enrolments.

As Docklands sits within the Education Department’s western metropolitan region, enrolments outside the catchment zones for certain high demand areas could be directed to unzoned state primary schools at Kensington, North Melbourne or Princess Hill.

Port Melbourne Primary School requested an enrolment strategy from the State

Government as it was completely overwhelmed with enrolments, which obviously is not in the best interests of their student’s educational welfare and school infrastructure to support the number of students adequately.

While the issue for parents of children at Docklands is of concern as a new school year approaches, the Education Department is currently undertaking feasibility studies to identify suitable locations for students from the Docklands, North Melbourne and Port Melbourne areas. It is hoped the government will complete these studies before the end of this year. The outcomes are clearly needed as a matter of urgency.

DOCKlANDS FAMiliES FACE uNCErTAiNly as ZoNed sTaTe sChools exCeed CapaCiTy.

Christmas shopping? You need not go any further than Docklands Sunday Market!

In the heart of Docklands, the Sunday market provides a plethora of gifts for this holiday season with arts and craft, vintage items, ladies wear, plus sized clothing, unique pieces of jewellery, burbles, bangles and bright shiny beads, handmade soaps and natural body products, cards & wrapping, Bonsai plants, second hand books and for the collector - model cars. You’ll even find personalised hand painted footwear and sneakers. Find that treasure, sit down, have a meal and make a day of it while supporting your local Sunday market.

Throughout December, every time you make a purchase at one of the stalls at the market you will go in the draw to win a $500 Christmas Hamper filled

with beautiful gifts from market stall holders.

The winner will be drawn on Sunday 18th of December just in time for the big day!

The Market will be closed on 25th December 2011 and 1st January 2012. The first market for 2012 is the 8th of January.

Visit the Docklands Sunday Market along NewQuay Promenade, water-front City every Sunday from 10am - 5pm www.docklandsundaymarket.com.au

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’S EVE 2011

Melbourne is one of the first cities in the world to see in the New Year, and we certainly do it in style.

Get into the spirit by wearing a touch of gold at this year’s New Year’s Eve celebrations, with Gold Melbourne.

This New Year’s Eve, all that glitters is definitely gold, as the city assumes a palette of rich golden hues to bring in 2012. Retailers, restaurants and bars, iconic buildings and boats across the city will light up their facades and decorate their premises as part of the Gold Melbourne celebrations throughout December.

Free celebrations take place at Waterfront City, Docklands, with a fantastic program of entertainment starting from 6pm and two fireworks displays at 9.30pm and midnight.

Projections will light up the magnificent landmarks of St Paul’s Cathedral, the State Library and the National Gallery of Victoria in golden glory. And come Midnight, fireworks create a golden ceiling over the city and Docklands.

The family precinct at Yarra Park (surrounding the MCG) offers live entertainment on the main stage, including Melbourne Ska Orchestra and Bob Evans, hosted by special guest MC, Denise Scott. From 6pm, roving performers, carnival rides and sporting activities will keep all ages entertained until the 9.30pm family fireworks display.

Alexandra Gardens and Birrarung Marr feature four stages of live music, performers and entertainment from 7pm and offer great viewing locations for the midnight fireworks display. Feel the rush at midnight, when bursts of gold weave a spectacular path across city building rooftops, creating a brilliant, pyrotechnic light show.

For the full program and event details, visit melbourne.vic.gov.au/nye

THIS NEW YEAR’S EVE ALL THAT gliTTErS iS gOlD

Medibank Icehouse will be the coolest place to welcome the New Year for young families and teens.

There will be a DJ, dancing, on ice competitions, Glow lights and prizes given for the Craziest Hat! This is a completely alcohol free event and to cap of a night of fun with the family, take in the spectacular fireworks displays just across the road at Harbour Town at 9:30pm and midnight!

Don’t worry about transport, there is ample parking with a 24hour flat rate of just $5.

For more information please visit www.icehouse.com.au.

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The Australian Philharmonic Orchestra has done what close to no other orchestra in the world has done - entertain, enthrall and enlighten audiences with their musical enchantment and extraordinary talent for 30 years.

3008 Docklands celebrates and congratulates the APO on this milestone achievement as celebrations will unfold through a harmonious musical journey concert series this December to mark the past 30 years of sensational music making.

It is our privilege to again present the remarkable talent, of just one of the many stars that will shine in this year’s Philharmonic Phireworks at Melbourne’s Art’s Centre. T he brilliant and ever popular Melinda Schneider, along with the magnificent 72 piece Australian Philharmonic Orchestra is accompanied by opera-sensation Lucy Maunder, Phantom of the Opera lead Donald Cant, tenor extraordinaire James Egglestone and home town favourite, legendary Denis Walter, under the baton of award-winning international conductor Gavin Sutherland.

The stars are truly aligned for an evening to kick off a New Year filled with Philharmonic Phireworks showcasing the music of Andrew Lloyd Webber, West

Side Story, Secret Garden, Bernstein, ABBA, Best of British, Puccini, Neil Diamond, Vienna with Love and a touch of Jazz.

It was a pleasure to speak with Melinda Schneider about her first Philharmonic Concert adventure.

is this the first APO New years Concert series that you have performed in?

Yes, it is, I have never worked with this wonderful orchestra before but I am really looking forward to it. We have 6 shows all up, 3 in Melbourne and 3 in Sydney. I have heard so many wonderful things about the concerts, so I think it is going to be just amazing.

How did you become involved in the New years Concerts with the APO, considering your recent national Doris Day Tribute shows, ‘Doris - So Much More Than the girl Next Door’ as well as your latest album, ‘life Begins at 40’ you have been extremely busy , why did you want to be part of this Philharmonic Phireworks concert series?

They invited me to be part of the shows after seeing me in my Doris show which I was performing at Her Majesty’s Theatre in Melbourne, the organisers came to see the show and invited me to part of it. Also, my musical director Michael Harding, is the musical director for the APO as well, and I guess he put in a good word for me too. I absolutely jumped at the chance to be part of it, who wouldn’t want to be able to work with this 72 piece Australian Philharmonic Orchestra?!

you have worked in so many different types of performance settings, how does working with a 72 piece orchestra compare?

I have worked with big orchestras before doing Carols by Candlelight at the Sidney Myer Music Bowl and at Carols in the Domain in Sydney, but never an orchestra

like this, this is just such a thrill, I think “thrilling” would be an understatement in describing it.

Have you already decided on what you will be performing at the concert?

We are doing my latest single, ‘Wish you were here’ which is from my ‘Life Begins at 40’ album, and it also happens to be in my Doris shows. I wrote that song, so I just can’t wait to hear it with the orchestra, it is just going to be amazing to perform something that I have written with that scale of orchestra. I am also doing a medley of Doris songs and a couple of duets, one with Lucy Maunder and one with Denis Walter. I really love doing duets.

it is an incredible line up of some of Australia’s most favourite singers and musicians , and quite a combination of styles and songs spanning Strauss to Neil Diamond, Abba, and Andrew lloyd webber, will you all perform some songs together at the concerts?

Yes, we will be doing a couple of songs where we are all involved which will be great, I love singing in groups and harmonising. It sounds like it is going to be a concert that is just full of absolute variety, there will be something on the night for everybody to enjoy.

Do you have a New year’s resolution or wish for 2012?

Just to be pretty much the same as I am now, I am in a really happy place, I am really content in my life and at peace and if that continues I will be absolutely thrilled!

This is not a concert to be missed, celebrate this incredible 30 year milestone with the APO, see their ad for further details and celebrate a home-grown treasure! Congratulations to the APO!

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By Tom Elliott

For several decades now, the Australian economy has been conspicuous by its duopolistic industry structures. For various reasons, both historical and legislative, we’ve had two airlines (not always the same ones), two breweries (now both foreign owned), at best two newspapers (in Sydney and Melbourne, at least) and two major supermarket chains.

With respect to the supermarket industry, Australians have in recent times been pretty well served. Most of us live not too far from a Coles or Woolworths store, many of us enjoy frequent buyer benefits like Fly-Buys and the ubiquitous 4 cents per litre shopper dockets have become a staple of petrol buying behavior.

Recently, the two large aforementioned supermarket chains have been butting their heads together like rutting reindeer in an effort to gain market share. Product categories like milk, bread, cooking oil, breakfast cereal, biscuits and alcohol have seen two overtly favourable developments:

First, prices have been reduced - and in some categories like milk, substantially so; and

Second, as is common in the UK, both Coles

and Woolies have increased substantially the range of house brand products they offer to the public.

House brands in Australia have come a long way since the cheap-as-chips ‘Black And Gold’ type labels common in the past. Thanks to example shown by the pioneering Tesco chain of supermarkets in the UK, local consumers can now purchase a wide range of high quality staples at reasonable prices. But will these reinvigourated home brands kill off independent brands?

Recently the multinational Heinz Corporation complained that pressure from both Coles and Woolies had forced it to scale back production of sauces in Australia. And many milk processors are growing increasingly concerned that brands like Pura and Rev may

suffer from the onslaught of supermarket milk now priced at just $1 per litre.

In the short run, Australian consumers will do extremely well from the desire of Coles and Woolies to both compete with each other and promote their own brands. In the longer term, however, the damage such behavior will cause to the independents might just leave consumers somewhat shortchanged.

Tom Elliott is Director of both MM&E Capital Pty ltd, a Melbourne based hedge fund, and Beulah Capital Pty ltd, a private wealth manager. Beulah Capital Ph: 9270 9180 www.beulahcapital.com

Tom is also the current host of 3Aw 693’s Drive Programme (4-6pm, weekdays)

Lend Lease’s Convesso Concavo is the latest in a line of commercial and residential projects adding panache to Melbourne’s Victoria Harbour Precinct while offering Melbournians a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to live on prime waterfront with an enviable proximity to Melbourne’s bustling CBD.

Victoria Harbour and the wider Docklands area has transformed over the past fifteen years, from the humble home of Victoria’s first port to the dynamic residential and recreational hub it is today.

Lend Lease General Manager for Apartments, Ben Coughlan said Melbournians have embraced inner city waterside living and the opportunity to own a piece of Melbourne’s heritage.“Buyers have been quick to snap up this unique offering that takes full advantage of the location and brings together lifestyle, convenience, elegance and the waterfront. We have sold more than 85 per cent of Convesso apartments and Concavo is following suit with a high level of interest since officially going to market in late October,” said Mr Coughlan.

Inspired by the reflection of light on water, the cutting edge design is the work of renowned architect Bates Smart. There are a variety of living options available with marina, tower, city side and wharf side apartments on offer with the addition of three penthouses, all designed to maximise views over Victoria Harbour.

High quality finishes and bespoke detailing set a new benchmark in luxury waterside city living. Unrivalled amenity and facilities are shared across the two buildings by a connecting sky bridge and will include 24 hour concierge services, a 25m lap pool, fully equipped gymnasium, spa, sauna, BBQ area, resident’s lounge, cinema and business centre.

Convesso Concavo is Australia’s first residential high-rise tower to truly demonstrate that green design and good architecture can be synonymous. Each apartment will have in-home displays linked to smart meters to provide residents with live data on electricity usage and cost, water usage and cost, and CO₂ emissions generated through energy use.

Mr Coughlan said the luxury residential offering is attracting a range of buyers from empty nesters looking to downsize to investors. Convesso prices range from $465,000 to just over $5 million, whilst Concavo prices range from $495,000 to more than $3 million.

Visit www.convesso-concavo.com.au for more information.

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By Andrew Hewison

I was recently contacted by a close friend of mine who put me in touch with his sister and brother-in-law for advice on their financial situation. I know the family well, they have two young children and like many families dealing with financial pressures, on the surface they seemed to be coping, but in reality it seems they had found themselves trapped in some serious debt.

The pinnacle of their financial hardship was that in order to complete some renovations on their house, the couple had amassed credit card debts of around $60,000 for which they now were struggling to repay.

Their story, like so many, is a sobering reminder that some of the basic financial concepts that many of us take for granted are still foreign concepts to many individuals trying to get ahead. And yet the foundations of financial literacy, such as the importance of maintaining a budget and the power of compounding interest over time, is being taught in schools well after our children are taught long division and Pythagoras theorem - bizarre isn’t it?

However, none of us are immune from falling into the debt trap at some stage in our lives so here are a few ways you can rebuild your wealth and relieve financial pressure - know your A.B.C.Ds of financial freedom:

A. Run your household like a business. Operate a budget to ensure more money comes in, than goes out, or at least that they net each other off.B. Do not spend what you do not have. If you know your credit card cannot be cleared at the end of the month, cut it in half!C. If you want something, such as a non-essential item, work out a savings plan to buy it once the money is in the bank.D. To get ahead financially, you must spend less than you earn. If you are determined to do so, it’s time to begin setting some goals- like everything else in life. Determine how much of the mortgage you want to pay off in a year, or how much money you want in the bank and begin making adjustments in your budget to ensure you get there.The above steps take one key ingredient, discipline. This is perhaps the hardest behaviour to instil and often not until people are faced with the consequences that they wish they had their time again.Christmas is a time of the year when budgets blow out and the credit card cops a battering. Never more so is it vital to follow the A, B, C, Ds of financial freedom. Andrew Hewison is Director and a Certified Financial Planner with Hewison Private wealth and a regular 3008 Docklands Contributor: level 4, 102 Albert road, South Melbourne Ph: 9682 1900 www.hewison.com.au

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DOCKlANDS grOwTH add To melbourNe’s 1 millioN sQuare meTre oFFiCe spaCe TarGeTOn completion of the current Docklands constructions of the ATO, Marsh Mercer Tower as part of the 185,000 square metre Collins Square project, along with the new headquarters for Melbourne Water, NAB’s second Docklands building at 720 Bourke Street and the Aurecon building at 850 Collins Street, Melbourne’s thriving fringe office market is expected to reach 1 million square metres of A-Grade office space within the next few years.

In addition, MAB Corp, Charter Hall and Flagship’s new projects will also boost this estimation according to research by Savills.

The Melbourne fringe office market incorporates Docklands, Southbank, East Melbourne and the St Kilda Road precinct which, according to an article by Larry Schlesinger, was the busiest office leasing market in the second quarter of the year.

At the current rate it is anticipated that by 2015, Melbourne will surpass Sydney with the largest central office market nationally.

Schlesinger quotes Savills Australia national head of research Tony

Crabb, who adds the 1 million square metres milestone is a “testament to the attraction that Melbourne’s office market generally has for local, interstate and international businesses”. Crabb attributes the availability of development sites that have facilitated the construction of “modern, campus-style buildings”.

“These sites have and continue to assist the growth of the fringe market with relevant, modern accommodation which is both affordable and accessible. They have also allowed businesses to upgrade and consolidate into a location offering access to the best available amenity, which are, these days, pretty much essential requirements in the quest to attract and retain quality staff.’’

Melbourne’s recently awarded most livable city in the world label along with the nation’s largest container port, accessible airport and solid road transport infrastructure have contributed to Melbourne CBD and fringe area office space demand.

Docklands accommodates the headquarters for many of the country’s largest corporations including ANZ and NAB.

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Meetings. We can’t avoid them. They soak up most of our day, yet too often they’re not effective. Some of us spend our day managing meeting madness; attending one unproductive meeting after the other.

But it doesn’t need to be this way.

By learning to prepare, pre-position and plan your meetings the productivity of yourself and your attendees can be significantly increased.

Unproductive meetings result when the participants are either:

• ignorant: don’t know why they’re there• Arrogant: don’t care why they‘re there• Alienated: don’t “show” (they might be

there in body only)

For any meeting to be successful and productive, the participants need to be:

• informed: know why they’re there• included: play a role in the meeting and outcomes• inspired: own the meeting outcomes

and outputs

So how can this be achieved?

Here are some starters: 1. The 80/20 rule - ensuring all preparationis done in advance allows the meeting to focus on decision making and outcomes

2. Connect with the participants beforehand explaining why they’ll be there and what’s expected of them before, during and after. Chunking information helps.

3. Ensure your meeting focuses on highpriority discussion or it will be filled withlow priority discussion.

4. Alternate the chair - allows you to focus on other meeting aspects and become an observer

5. Cross-pollinate from other teams - invite others to your meetings and hear their observations and what works. Have your participants attend other meetings and report back. Success is built on success.

6. use wiNs reports - Work in Progress, Issues, Next Week’s priorities. Helps keep a record and ensures team consistency.

7. Embrace Emotional intelligence - learn it and role model being self aware, self-managed, socially-aware and relationship-focused.

Following these simple guidelines will ensure that your meetings are productive and effective. Who knows, they might even become a place where creativity, innovation and fun flourish. Now that’s an interesting idea!

By Simon Bruce ©Simon Bruce 2011 [email protected] 0409 202 154 www.brucebalance.com.au

Name: Branko Ocko

Title: Account Director

Business: Bizar Mobile

Time in Docklands? 12 months.We were the first business on board at Servcorp’s Docklands location.

why Docklands? We needed to find a home close to the action, and Docklands fits the bill

perfectly for us. Docklands is the home of many diverse businesses which reflects Bizar Mobile’s client base. Combined with an architectural backdrop of award winning innovative urban design and environmental awards, it’s been a perfect fit.

your Business in a Nutshell? Bizar Mobile workswith businesses to build mobile apps that enhance communication and marketing reach and improve business process by leveraging mobile technologies.

A successful business needs? A great culture, leadership, location and a conviction to stick with what you believe in.

whose brain would you like to pick? Richard Branson.

what is your definition of success in business? Enjoy the ride while exceeding what you thought you could achieve.

Biggest mistake business owners can make? Failing to seek advice, it’s important to speak with successful people.

words of advice? Talk less and listen more.

Most surprising discovery since being located at Docklands? The amount of change in the last fewyears. Docklands now feels like a hub of activity and new thinking.

Most important office/business tool? The iPad has opened up new possibilities in the way we do business both inside and out of the office.

what is your key goal for the next 5 years? Continue to develop new intelligent mobile applications that simplify our lives at home and at work and use sustainable technology that reflects our desire to live responsibly.

Ph 9097 1821 www.bizarmobile.com.au level 2, 710 Collins St, Docklands

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“In Business” brought to you by

If you’re up for a FREE night of learning, networking, canapés & drinks then you’ll love this Business Shorts event. Bring your cards and meet other business owners, entrepreneurs and professionals in a relaxed environment. Come along and expand your network!

How Small Businesses Can use Crowdsourcing Date: Wednesday 8th February 2012Address: Servcorp 140 William Street, MelbourneTime: 5:30pm - 7pmSpeaker: Jason Sew Hoy, Chief Operating Officer, 99designsrSVP: www.servcorpaus.eventbrite.com

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Tel: 9097 1617 w: servcorp.com.au

An all-new Australian production of one the most successful American Broadway musicals of all time,

A Chorus line, comes to Her Majesty’s Theatre this February. The tale of 17 dancers desperately auditioning for eight stage roles in a musical, this is their big chance of a lifetime.

To enter email your details to [email protected] Conditions: Tickets valid for 2pm performance on Saturday February 4, 2012. Draw closes January 20, 2012. Winners will be drawn at random and notified by email.

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in spreading the Christmas Cheer, Servcorp would like to offer 3008 Docklands readers 1 hour complimentary boardroom access at Servcorp Collins Street Docklands*. Valued at $77.

Ph: 9097 1617 or email [email protected] mention Codeword “XmasCheer” before 13 Jan 12

*Conditions apply. Limited numbers available - first in best dressed. Only one per business and per person. New enquiries only. Must redeem between 1 December 2011 and 31 March 2012

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This summer, Melbourne Aquarium will launch a brand new underwater adventure; Sharks of Shipwreck Cove. Featuring a full-scale replica of a shipwreck looming from the darkness of the 2.2 million litre Oceanarium, the exhibit creates the feeling of being submerged at the bottom of the ocean surrounded by shark infested waters.

Showcasing over 20 iconic Australian sharks never before seen in Melbourne, Shipwreck Cove exhibits White Tip and Black Tip, Dusky Whaler, Whiskery and Tawney Nurse juvenile sharks.

Interactive presentations and stunning visuals are sure to entertain and educate about the amazing sharks that call Australia home. With daily shark

feeding frenzies and heaps of exciting pirate-themed activities, there’s fun for the whole family.

Don’t miss this whole new underwater adventure!

when: 26 December - 26 January where: only at Melbourne Aquarium web: www.melbourneaquarium.com.au

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The Boating Industry Association of Victoria (BIAV) is in preparations to kick off the 2012 Australian boat show circuit with the launch of the new look - new name Melbourne Summer Boat Show (MSBS) at Docklands.

Previously known as the Melbourne International Boat & Lifestyle Festival - MSBS will continue to be held at Melbourne’s premier waterside location, Docklands between 3-5 February, 2012.

The Melbourne Summer Boat Show is Melbourne’s only on-water event featuring a colourful display of yachts, power vessels, trailer-able boats, personal water craft (PWC’s) and more.

Also on offer both on and off the water is a myriad of family oriented activities, demonstrations and come and try sessions.

“The Melbourne Summer Boat Show is a great day out for the family, as well as being a wonderful showcase of all Melbourne has to offer in regard to watercraft and water sports,” said BIAV General Manager, Clyde Batty.

“With the Show celebrating its 16th year of operation, the public can enjoy a wide range of events such as waterskiing & Wake boarding, PWC demonstrations, Dragon Boat races, the Yamaha Supertank Fishing Show and the Australian Volunteer Coast Guard and Westpac helicopter rescue demos.”

Also on display at MSBS is Ralphy V, Tradeaboat’s Mariner Pacer 760 project boat, valued at $70,000 which visitors can go into the draw to win.

The Alma Doepel, an Australian built and operated three masted topsail schooner with over a 100 year history will also be open to the public at Shed 2, Victoria Harbour - allowing MSBS visitors to come and observe the restoration of this vessel.

In promoting the boating lifestyle as a family friendly activity, a variety of “Come & Try” sessions will be held on the water throughout the weekend. One of the great advantages to this show is that many show activities are free to the public with only a small charge to access the boats on the marina.

With a variety of boats, activities, ski & wakeboard displays and accessories, fishing and scuba gear there is something for everyone at the 2012 Melbourne Summer Boat Show.

www.biavic.com.au

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The fun and excitement, not to mention the popularity of fun on the ice and the ultimate place to cool off during summer is definitely at Medibank Icehouse. To celebrate these summer holidays, Medibank Icehouse will be hosting a variety of family friendly festivities as part of the Summer Chills n Thrills program.

From Monday 19th December 2011 until Tuesday 31st January 2012 families are invited to Medibank Icehouse for an unforgettable summer holiday experience.

The Summer Holidays Thrills n Chills program will include:

• ice Tubing for kids - where they can ride inflatable tubes down the giant slide on to the ice

• Free demonstrations - by figure skaters and ice hockey players

• The icehouse yeti - who will be skating with visitors and handing out Christmas gifts

• FrEE beginners lessons - where beginners can learn the basics of ice skating to feel confident on the ice

• ice Ambassadors - will be on hand to help visitors improve their ice skating skills

For more information please visit www.icehouse.com.au.

Medibank Icehouse is open from 9am, 7 days a week, 364 days a year for recreational skating.

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Mickey Mouse and his band of friends, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck and Goofy, will perform in the musical extravaganza Disney live! Mickey’s Music Festival during the coming summer school holidays.Joined by Disney favourites, Aladdin, The Little Mermaid, and Disney/Pixar’s Toy Story, this fun-filled concert experince will entertain the whole family!Disney hits are remixed to the hottest sounds of today featuring hip hop, pop, swing, reggae, rock, country and much more! The lineup of performers including, Mickey, Minnie, Donald and Goofy, Ariel, Sebastian and Ursula; Jasmine, Aladdin and Genie, Woody, Buzz and Jessie are among the more than 25 Disney stars featured in this jam session! You won’t be able to resist dancing, singing, playing your air-guitar and laughing with

this band of characters! Come join them at Disney live! Mickey’s Music Festival for a lively concert experience guaranteed to deliver enough rockin’ memories to last a lifetime.when: January 26 - 29where: The Plenery - MCECTickets: 136 100 www.ticketmaster.com.auweb: www.disneylive.com.au

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In 1982, Jonathan Lynn and Antony Jay penned the first episodes of Yes, Minister for the BBC. It was an instant hit.

Twenty-five years later these brilliant wordsmiths have done it again. Yes, Prime Minister, the hilarious new stage play has become London’s biggest comedy hit in decades.

Enter PM Jim Hacker’s world of hung parliaments, a nation in financial crisis, global warming, illegal immigrants, oil rich dictators and sexed-up dossiers. A side-splitting foray into the comedy of politics and intrigue. Set in the present day, the embattled PM Sir Humphrey and Bernard are facing their greatest challenge yet!

Starring Philip Quast and Mark Owen-Taylor, Yes Prime Minister brings the riotous inner workings of Westminster to the Australian stage for the first time.

when: From31 January 2012 where: Comedy Theatre - 240 Exhibition Street, Melbourne Tickets: $35-$129Bookings: Ticketmaster 1300 111 011web: www.yesprimeminister.com.au

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In 2012, Melbourne Zoo will celebrate its 150th birthday. To kick off the year’s activities, Melbourne Zoo will host free music concerts for children on the zoo lawns. Summer Groove Kids Concerts are free with general entry and will be held at Melbourne Zoo every day in January (from Monday 2 January) and every weekend in February.

Performances will include shows from Wild Aussies, Blinky Bill and Friends, Hey-Dee-Ho, Justine Clarke, Dorothy and Friends and more. The shows will provide visitors with an opportunity to gather for lunch at the Zoo stage and be entertained by some of their family favourites. Kids will love dancing and singing along to the music.

Plus children 15 years and under receive free entry to Melbourne Zoo throughout the school holidays and every weekend.

when: From 2 January - 26 February, 2012where: Melbourne Zoo - Elliott Avenue, Parkville web: www.zoo.org.au

Fed Square’s FREE live music series, Fed Square live presented by The Push returns this summer with a blistering line up of indie, blues, dance and rock performances by Australia’s top independent acts and emerging talent.

Artists include Felicity Groom, New Navy (Dec 8); Sampology, Millions (Dec 15) and Big Scary, Richard In Your Mind (Dec 22) during December with fantastic January line up announced during December.

The program also includes a special series of gigs around Australia Day - celebrating the best in Australian talent on 25, 26, 27 January.

Fed Square live will launch into summer with sensational local indie talent. Take a seat on a Fed Square deck chair or in one of the restaurants and bars and immerse

yourself in the sonic feast of live music in the heart of the Melbourne.

when: December - 8, 15 & 22January - 12, 19, 25, 26 & 27 where: Main Stage - FederationSquare, Melbourne Cost: FREEFor exclusive news, updates and behind the scenes footage, visit fedsquare.com or fedsquare.com/facebook/live

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By Lisa Quittner

Jarmila Gajdosova was introduced to tennis at just seven years of age, at a local tennis club in Bratislava, Slovakia. Seven years later Jarmila had fallen in love with Australia on her first trip as a 14-year-old junior player. By 2007, Jarmila was playing officially for Australia and in 2009 became an Australian citizen, living in Melbourne.

With her career on the up and up on the international pro tennis circuit, Jarmila looks to the 2012 Australian Open with great anticipation, hoping to break a three year spell that has seen her hopes dashed previously in the first round. 3008 chatted to Australia’s number 2 women’s singles player, who is determined to get the “monkey off her back” this January.

what is involved in your preparation for a tournament like the Australian Open, have you started training as yet?

I started in early November, not hitting or anything but working on my fitness for a few weeks before I start training on the court around early December. I do a lot of running and foot work, some weights in the gym to keep me strong, but generally varied exercise for fitness until I begin more specific training for moving on court to make sure I am fast enough and have the stamina to play long matches. It’s important to have a good endurance and strength base before I even start hitting the ball.

your world ranking seems to be improving steadily with age and you are only 24, this

year alone you have succeeded to win matches against several top 10 seeded players. what are you expecting from yourself in the upcoming Australian Open?

I have improved a lot and I hope to improve more, I need to get a good start to the year in the Hoffman Cup and do well against some tough players. Over the past three years, the Australian Open hasn’t been great for me, unfortunately I have had a ‘monkey on my

back’ but hopefully with the right preparation this year I will break that cycle and win my first round and just keep going on from there.

Are there certain players you especially enjoy playing against?

I enjoy playing against most other players; we all bring something different to the court which keeps every match exciting to play.

Do you have a professional rival on the court?

I have played Caroline Wozniacki about four times this year and also Na Li, I just seem to keep coming up against them in matches.

you are second behind Sam Stosur in the top 10 best female singles Australian tennis players, since becoming an Australian citizen in 2009, what does the Australian Open now represent for you?

Australia has been my home for the past 3 years and I always enjoy coming back to play and train here, this is the place I look forward to coming home to and where I am happy, so when I get to play in the Australian Open, in front of an Australian crowd and accepted as an Australian, it makes me really proud. With the support of the crowd there to watch me,

hopefully I can do really well and make them proud.

is it difficult to represent a new country and not your country of origin, Slovakia?

Obviously it wasn’t an easy decision to leave my country of birth, my parents and my whole family are still there. I was born Slovakian and nothing will change that. I left when I was quite young and it

has been difficult, of course, but I have spent so much time here now. I know there are some people that think I left Slovakia because I didn’t like my country or I couldn’t play tennis there or some other made up reason, but in the end, I came here as a 14 year old and I saw the beaches and the lifestyle and I could see

myself spending the rest of my life here, bringing up a family and retiring here.

My decision to come to Australia was based on my future, not anything to do with not being proud of my country or anything to do with tennis.

which tennis players past or present inspire you most and why?

I would say Monica Seles, when I was younger she was the first player I really followed and watched on TV and I really enjoyed watching her play and her style and how she was as a person and an athlete.

i believe your family have all been involved in professional sports and your older brother Jan, was a professional skier - what do think is in the mind set of a champion?

I think you have to have a strong sense of self belief in your ability as an athlete and to be prepared to do the hard work through the good and bad times. You have to believe that you have the talent and you can get to where you want to go. If you are not prepared to really push yourself you’ll never know what you can achieve. I would say self belief and determination is key to achieve your dreams.

you were a former top ranked junior player with iTF junior rankings of No. 6 (singles) and No. 3 (doubles) in 2003, what have been the highlights and the challenges for you in making the transition into professional tennis?

As far as highlights, I am 24 years old and I have travelled the world and I get paid to do what I love. I have experienced so many cultures and met so many people on this amazing journey.

Being away from my family has been the greatest challenge; I have spent a lot of time away from my parents. I didn’t have a normal teenage life and my parents weren’t there always to tell me who to date or not to go out, or the usual parent / teenager things. I didn’t do the normal teenage things either, I haven’t been to concerts and I have never been drunk.

I have a really great life, if I could add my family and the people I care about to that and get back the times spent apart from them again it would be just great!

where do you see yourself 5 years from now?

Well, I will be 29 years old so hopefully I will still be healthy and playing tennis well and still enjoying what I do and, who knows, maybe I’ll have a family and a nice house on the beach ...enjoying the lifestyle!

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By Nicole Hutcheson - Kinesiology Practitioner & instructor

It’s amazing to think that we are at that time of year already! Christmas will be upon us in just a few weeks, and New Year’s Eve is not too far behind. So as our thoughts turn towards 2012, it’s a great time to start thinking about what we are looking to achieve in the New Year.

I’m sure we have all made New Year’s resolutions in the past. We start off with the best intentions, but after a while seem to lose momentum and our old habits start to creep back in. So why don’t New Year’s Resolutions work? Often it’s because they are not specific enough for you to keep inspired and motivated.

This is where the art of Goal setting comes into play. In order to set a really good goal, it needs to be SMART. That is Specific, Measurable, Action-based, Realistic, and Time orientated.

“I’m going to lose weight” or “I’m going to quit smoking” are smart ideas, but not SMART goals. They don’t tell you where

to start or what to do next. They are also quite overwhelming and not very easy to accomplish as they are.

A SMART goal would look more like “I’m going to walk for 45 minutes, 5 days per week, for the next 10 weeks, to lose 5kg to reach my goal weight of 65kg”. This goal is Specific. It tells you exactly what you need to do and what you are aiming for. In fact the more specific a goal is, the more powerful

it becomes. It is Measurable - as in you can measure exactly where you are up to and you will easily know when you have achieved your goal. It is Action-based and gives you a sense of direction and what you need to do to achieve it. It is Realistic and Time orientated.

So once you have made your SMART goal, what next? In this case, the first step is simply to put on your runners and go for your first 45 minute walk. Then do it again tomorrow. If the action of your goal is simple and not overwhelming, it is more likely that you will stick to it and keep the momentum going until you achieve it.

Another way to keep motivated is to place reminders such as pictures of your desired outcome, or copies of your written goal in prominent places such as your desk, your bathroom or on your fridge. The more you keep these goals visible, the more likely you are to stick to them, and ultimately achieve them. I personally have my goals made into a 2 minute movie on my iPod, complete with pictures, words and music. I watch it a couple of times a day to keep me inspired, motivated and on track.

The best part about this movie technique is that I need to keep updating it every few months as I quickly achieve my goals and I need to set new ones. You don’t have to wait until New Year’s Eve to make new goals for yourself. Keep them small and manageable, and then build on them once they have been achieved.

Goal setting is a huge part of Kinesiology and something that I do with every client, every session. It is one of the most fundamental tools that I use in my clinic.

So make 2012 your best and most successful, happy and prosperous year to date. Wishing all 3008 readers and their families a very Happy Festive Season.

if you would like some advice with goal setting for the New year period, or would like some information about goal setting techniques mentioned, email [email protected]

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By Nadine Fawell - Senior yoga Teacher

We received a fabulous response to last month’s article and yogAttitude cards giveaway from senior Yoga teacher, Nadine Fawell that we are proud to announce the upcoming pre-release of her new DVD, ‘yogAttitude: strong stretched serene’, which was filmed in beautiful Bali and her new e-book ‘The Art of Observation’.

The DVD is a full 60 minute practice of what many of Nadine’s students call

‘Nadine Yoga’: breath focused, strong yet soft, and with her usual complement of inappropriate jokes. You will end your practice feeling strong, stretched, and serene. Perfect for cultivating a yogAttitude to the rest of your life!

All Nadine’s sequences and poses are included: the Pam Special, her unique brand of core strength (of course) and favourite twist. Practice the whole DVD, or choose from the various elements to make your own mix. The DVD is priced at $29.

This DVD will be opened for pre-release on Dec 12, and with it, the Art of Observation eBook, worth $19 all by itself, will be included as a special limited-time only download.

And Art of Observation eBook is based on a workshop helping people understand how their bodies work

without the all the anatomical jargon. It’s a useful resource for students and teachers and covers the basic structure of our bodies - bones and the muscles that move them. Symmetry, balance, and harmony in yoga practice.

Nadine is offering 20% off everything in her online store, including workshops to 3008 readers until December 24th. Just enter the code 3008DiSCOuNT. Visit yogawithnadine.com/shop

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This seasoNBy Tahlia Mandie - Psychotherapist & Family Counsellor

I recently got back from a family holiday up north. I realized the importance of family time - spending time together, no work, no stress (other than what to eat for lunch and dinner), and no worries. A real break away from reality, to take time out for the things that matter - family. The beach, the sun, more sun, more play... I could really get used to the lazy and relaxed atmosphere that was just so easy up north!

The holiday season is the time to relax, unwind, reenergize and re-group to the things that matter. Whether friends, family, time alone, unwinding with a book, it is about taking that time out. So my tips for this holiday season:

1. Don’t get bogged down with that huge list you have accumulated over the last year. Set special, dedicated time aside for the simple and important things that matter

2. Do that little something you have been putting off for so long - whether it’s a massage, completing a book, or heading to the beach. Now is the time.

3. Just enjoy - Just be. Enjoy the simplicity and put all the distractions away for this moment in time.

Ok, given, maybe some of this is easier said than done. Maybe doing everything on that list is the first thing that needs to happen to be able to relax and enjoy?

But simplicity is simple and we all need to give ourselves permission. You deserve it!

Tahlia puts a little bit of sweetener into all things about life, parenting and family matters @ www.theparentingfiles.com.au and www.directionexploring.com.au. why not send your questions and thoughts through as well...

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3008’S BOOKSHElF book review by rebeCCa howdeN‘The Sense of an Ending’ by Julian BarnesCarefully distilled into a slim novella, Julian Barnes’ The Sense of an Ending is a sombre and intriguing story that questions the reliability of memory and highlights the limits of self-knowledge. The winner of the 2011 Man Booker Prize, the exquisitely written book centres on the frustrating puzzle of “not getting it” the first time around, and having to revisit the past to make sense of the memories we construct ourselves.

The novella opens with narrator Tony Webster’s recollections of his final years of boarding school in the 1960s. But it’s a new student, and new addition to his group of precocious friends, who is the

real centre of the story. An academically gifted “truth-seeker” and lover of Camus who likes to say things like “that’s philosophically self evident,” Adrian Finn appears to his friends as a model of intellectual sophistication. When a fellow student hangs himself after getting his girlfriend pregnant, the boys are awed- not particularly sympathetic, but rather fascinated by the questionable logic of his action. Adrian tells Tony that Camus maintained suicide was the only true philosophical question.

When the boys go off to different universities, Tony becomes involved with a girl called Veronica- prickly, snobbish and difficult, but brilliant and strangely magnetising. She challenges his intellectual arrogance and frustrates his sexual yearnings. Their relationship

comes to an abrupt end, and Veronica soon starts going out with Adrian. Then, suddenly, at 22, Adrian commits suicide, leaving a note carefully outlining his philosophical decision to choose death over life.

The second section of the book questions the veracity of everything we have just been told. Tony, now in his 60s and resigned to the ordinariness of his comfortable but unexceptional life, is forced to revisit his past when he receives a solicitor’s letter informing him that, inexplicably, he has been left Adrian’s diary in the will of Veronica’s mother. How she came into possession of it, and what secrets the diary might reveal, sets Tony on a mission to unravel the truth of the past he has so carefully edited in his own mind.

He never gets his hands on the diary itself- Veronica refuses to give it up, repeatedly telling him, “You don’t get it. You never did.” Her refusal to explain the missing pieces of the story is infuriating even to read, and it’s easy to share in

Tony’s increasingly frustrated obsession with figuring it out. The answer, when it is finally revealed, almost forces you to read the book again, to look for clues along the way.

The Sense of an Ending is a haunting little book, difficult to put down and harder to stop thinking about. It brings to life an axiom of the human mind - as Tony says, “When we are young, we invent different futures for ourselves; when we are old, we invent different pasts for others.”

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MADEMOiSEllE MISTRALLE’S GIFTI heard the car door slam and rushed to greet her.“Hiya Tiger,” she leaned down tiredly to scratch me behind the ears. I’d be doing cartwheels if I wasn’t so dignified.“Purrrnyao” I answered. That’s my name for my special human, although her mother calls her Monique and friends Niq.“How was your day? Sitting around, were you? Having a nice nap?” “Miaow, purrny, grrmyeau, meaoow,” I explained, following her to the shower. I really wish she understood how busy I am all day: maintaining my hunting skills, keeping the birds in line, spiders and vermin out of the house, catching up with the neighbourhood gossip... Sometimes there are not enough hours in a day.But let me introduce myself. She calls me Tiger - it’s a bit of a joke between us since I’m mostly black, with elegant white markings around my mouth and long, white, graceful boots. My real name, though, is Mademoiselle Mistralle des Chats Noir et Blanc de Nimes. I’m descended from a long line of Southern French aristocracy. When Purrrnyao (or Niq) came into the Cat Protection Society all those years ago, I knew. She was purrfect, the one I was meant to share my catnaps with. I sat up straight, and looked her in the eye; the others were acting silly, like chocolate-box kittens, but we were made of sterner stuff, she and I.Since then we’ve been through a lot together, especially during her fire fighter’s training. I remember she’d come home after dark totally exhausted and I’d knead her legs to make her feel better. I’d curl up in her lap and purr as strongly as I could to give her thighs a warm, gentle massage. I even tried curling around her neck and purring hard to massage her shoulders, but fell off. Purrrnyao’s so brave and selfless. She instinctively concerns herself with others before herself. Just last week, she came home after 18 hours of fighting a big furniture factory fire, completely worn out. What was her first concern? Me. She worried about me first. Likewise, I worried about her. Through the catvine, I’d learned that she’d entered the burning building to save not only Lou-Lou and her three kittens, but also the two small humans who’d crept in there to play with them. She’ll be up for a bravery award for that, I’m sure.

Others think she’s one tough lady, but I know her soft streak. We often sit up late, watching mushie movies and crying a boxful of tissues. Idyllic as this may sound, we do have one problem, and that’s Henri. Or should I say, Henri, with a French accent. He’s really French trash, descended from scum on the Marseille docks, but fakes being a gentleman. Though he’s tanned, buffed, dressed by advertisers, hair in the latest façon, he is one bad human. My tail swishes just thinking of him. He treats Purrrnyao despicably, undermines her confidence, cheats on her. I can smell other women when he visits. A few weeks ago, Purrrnyao picked a long blonde hair off his lapel (her hair is short and auburn), and you know what he said when she asked?“Oh now, mon petit choux, I was in a verry crrowded elevator earlier. You know ‘ow it is, non?” Her gaze had become fractured and uncertain, but she hid her pain. I walked over to him and the smell of the other woman confirmed he’s lying through his purrfectly capped teeth. Only last week they were going to a charity ball and my Purrrnyao donned a gown like copper flowing over her graceful body. She looked sensational. When she finished dressing, she did a little pirouette in front of me:“Well, Tiger, do you think I’ll pass muster in this?” but the look in her large eyes was anxious. Then Henri arrived. Though she looked like a super model, he just had to sneer: “Monique, ’ave you nossing else?” He looked down his rather large Gallic nose, a slight lift of the right nostril. Poor Purrrnyao; the bleakness in her eyes caught at my heart. So far I hadn’t warmed to this man, but now I was really beginning to go off him. With that, I managed to deposit a particularly juicy fur-ball right on his $500 Italian size nines. It was extremely satisfying. He panted with anger, face glistening with sweat, as he threw the expected tantrum. After cleaning up, he snapped: “Alors, zat will ‘ave to do. We are rrunning late, thanks to zat damned animal of yourrs,” and dragged a still pale Niq out.

*Good news! The other night I met Mr Purrfect for my Purrrnyao. I was out ensuring all was

safe before bedtime and he jogged by. He looked at me, his gaze full of intelligence. We hit it off immediately as we ran together for a couple of blocks. He is magnificent, with large, smiling amber eyes, thick, short black hair and movement so graceful... Purrr.Providence. Never underestimate it. Yesterday, I was soothing my nerves on the back parcel tray, while driving home from the St Kilda Vet’s. I was taking a few licks, trying to restore my dignity after another appalling experience. Then unexpectedly my fur bristled with awareness. Mr Purrfect was driving behind us! He saw me and waved. I paced back and forth, swishing my tail in a quandary. What to do? What to do?“Miaouow! Yoouwwl! Miiiaoooouuuuw!” I screamed in my very loudest and most desperate voice. Purrrnyao braked abruptly turning towards me with an alarmed look. It was so sudden, I fell off the parcel tray onto the back seat. He was too close and crashed into the back of us. Success!Mr Purrfect was there, as Purrrnyao got out of our car. When he saw her, he smiled with his whole body. Dazzling! Meanwhile, in the back seat, I was the picture of the quintessential feline. Studiously, I licked my left paw.“Are you okay? Hi, my name’s Andrew, Andrew Chattom,” he said and held out his hand. “Sorry about running into you like that. I didn’t expect you to brake so suddenly. Doesn’t look like there’s too much damage to your car,” he continued as he held her hand, his liquid eyes melding with hers. “Luckily.”“Hello, er… Mr Chattom. I’m fine, er, Niq… Niq South,” she replied, extending a lightly shaking hand. “Look, let’s pull the cars off the road and sort this out,” my ever-practical and clever Purrrnyao said. I was somewhat amused as a faint plume of steam escaped his radiator. They stood there, eyes making a million promises. Finally, he said: “Niq, can I buy you a coffee by way of apology? I know I need something to steady my nerves.”“Oh, I can’t. I’ve got Tiger in the car.” A look of confusion came over Andrew’s face. “Tiger?”“Yes, my cat. She’s just been to the vet.”On cue, I curled up and fell fast, ahem, asleep.

“Oh look, she’s asleep. She’ll be fine for half an hour; just leave the windows open a little. We can keep an eye on the cars from this corner café.” While they settled at a table, I squeezed through the gap in the side window and slipped secretly under their table. “I’ll bet you’re the strong cappuccino type,” he said. Careful, pal, don’t overdo it. She nodded, glowing. “So Andrew, what do you do when you’re not crashing into cars?” Smiling, Purrrnyao was fiddling nervously with the cutlery, as she does when something is important to her.“I’m a futurist.”“A what? What does that mean?”“I help people create their preferred future so they achieve what they desire.”“But surely the future is something that happens to us.”“Not exclusively. Much of it is unpredictable but there are aspects which are knowable if we take time to look. But enough about me. What about you? What did you choose to do with your life?” “I’m a fire fighter.” She looked down not at all sure of his reaction. His eyebrows rose slightly, enthralled. That surprised her. She never appreciates how exceptional she is. Far too good for that cochon, Henri.“You realise, Niq, we do the same sort of work - we both help people.” Andrew leaned towards her. Purrrnyao laughed and relaxed back in her seat. She looked radiant. I knew he was the man for her! Purrrnyao and Andrew, heads together, appeared lost in a new world of their own. Our future was finally on course, thanks to me. All this work made me quite weary, so I slunk back to our car. One last all-over-body stretch and a glance out the window before dreamland. The background hum of traffic vied with the intermittent song of birds.Purrr... What a satisfying day. Henri who?!

-o0o- rose Mercer is the founder of Docklands

writers, who welcome new members for 2012. Contact [email protected]

for information.

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