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Greetings once again, it feels like I just signed off on the July issue and here we are again. I guess it’s true - time flies when you’re having fun, and it is always fun producing an issue of 3008 for all of our fabulous 3008 Team.

August at Docklands appears to have taken on an artistic theme in one sense or another. For years I have admired the incredibly artistic talents of Jerry Ghionis, an internationally acclaimed and celebrated photographer, based here at Docklands. In bringing our beautiful cover and cover story to life, I was struck by the creative generosity of Jerry and his beautiful wife, Melissa, who gave of their time and also free reign to feature images from an extensive selection. As with most creative people, once you scratch the surface you often discover a trove of interesting and unknown facts and we plan to bring you more insight in the months ahead.

On the subject of art, once again the Hilton South Wharf Foyer hosts an inspiring exhibition with the Hidden Faces of the Archibald Prize 2011 on display until September. Rebecca Howden spoke with Claudia Chan Shaw about the inclusion of her portrait by Phillip Barnes and gives an

overview of the exhibition. Having attended the opening, I urge readers to pop in for a look, there are many familiar faces on canvases and each is quite amazing.

Mark Stoner’s artwork ‘The River Runs Through It’ was also officially opened at Collins Landing which is featured on page 12. Fashion designers JASONGRECH design for Daffodil Day, an important and vital fundraising campaign for the Cancer Council, we learn how cancer has directly affected this young, yet well established designer.

It’s hard to avoid the Carbon Tax debate, in this issue Tom Elliott helps shed some light on the subject.

We also bring you information on the proposed Docklands people mover train and ask for your feedback on the concept.

Enjoy our August issue and keep in touch, we value your thoughts, opinions and feedback!

publishers Susan Riley {susan@melbournemedia.com.au} William Rowe {williamr@3008docklands.com.au}

editor Lisa Quittner {editor@3008docklands.com.au}

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cover image Courtesy Jerry Ghionis Photography

contributing writers Contributing writers: Tom Elliott, Rebecca Howden, Tahlia Mandie, Roman Hecht, Nicole Hutcheson, Katie Weiss, Pammy Kokoras.

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

Events this August 4-5Docklands Community Garden 8Cover Story - Docklands’ Jerry Ghionis 10Docklands People Mover Train 11Hidden Faces - Claudia Chan Shaw 14Bangarra Dance Theatre 15Tom Elliott - The Carbon Tax Explained 16InBusiness 18Minister Approves $130m Docklands Dev 20A Convenient Kitchen 21Designing for Daffodil Day 22Far Cry Fronteir 24Docklands Map 25

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EVENTS

A new production of William Shakespeare’s arguably most famous and performed play, Hamlet, receives a fresh, contemporary interpretation from the creative team that brought Richard III to life in 2010. The greatest of revenge tragedies, Hamlet tells the pitiful tale of the young prince of Denmark who discovers that his father has been murdered by his uncle Claudius who has married his mother, Gertrude, and claimed the throne. What ensues is instability that opens Denmark to threats of invasion.

when: Until 27 August - 8pmwhere: MTC Theatre, SumnerBookings: MTC Theatre Box Office8688 0800

FREE MUSICAL PERFORMANCES BY LYNEHAM HIGH SCHOOLLyneham High School Year 9 Band comes from Canberra where the school has approximately 1100 students. This month the Year 9 Concert Band will be performing a wide variety of its repertoire at Docklands, including hits from the Lion King, Jesus Christ Superstar, On Broadway, Rocky, The Lord of the Dance, Andrew Lloyd Webber and many more. Come along and support a wonderful high school band made up of amazing talent and enjoy these musical performances for free!

when: Tuesday 16 & Thursday 18 AugustTime: 9:30amwhere: Waterfront City Piazza, Docklands web: www.lynehamhs.act.edu.au

CHOCOLAtE RUSH CHOCOLAtE FEStIvAL At DOCkLANDS

GRANtS AND SPONSORSHIPS NOw OPEN

Life is sweet at Docklands, but it is about to get a whole lot sweeter. Now in its 4th year, the Chocolate Rush Chocolate Festival aims to educate, indulge festival goers with all there is to know about chocolate. Some of the highlights include hands on workshops, a masters at work series, the Great Chocolate Debate as well as kids ‘hands on’ workshops, the chocolate market, industry workshops and a live industry chocolate competition.

Since 1996, 267 small businesses in the City of Melbourne have been beneficiaries of almost $5.8 million in financial support through the Small Business Grants program. Round one of the City of Melbourne Grants and Sponsorship Program is now open in the following categories Small Business Grants for start-up, business expansion, export entry and business support services categories. Other categories include Social Enterprise and Micro Business Grants, Business Events Sponsorship and the Event Partnership Program.

when: 13 & 14 August -10am to 5pmwhere: Victoria Harbour, Shed 4,North Wharf Rd, DocklandsTickets & info: www.chocolaterush.com.au

Applications Close: Monday 15 AugustFurther information: enterprisemelbourne.com.au/grantsandsponsorshipContact: City of Melbourne 9658 9658

16 & 18 Aug

Closes 15 Aug

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Reflecting Melbourne’s active and passionate literary community and international standing as a City of Literature, the 2011 Melbourne Writers Festival is expanding its approaches to all forms of text, releasing us from old expectations and opening the festival to new ways of looking at the world. Hosting an enviable line-up of international writers, including literary giants Jonathan Franzen, Ann Patchett and Lynda La Plante, the festival also features Australia’s best writers, illustrators and a four day schools’ program.

A visit to Wonderland Fun Park never disappoints and now footy fans can enjoy 3 hours of unlimited rides for just $15 by simply wearing your team’s colours or showing your footy membership card. Take part in hand ball competitions and prizes for the best Footy Fan mascot. Mum can snap up some bargains at Harbour Town while Dad enjoys some fun with the kids before heading off to Etihad Stadium for the big game.

when: Until AFL Grand Final weekendFrom: 11am - 2pmwhere: Wonderland Fun ParkHarbour Town, Docklandsweb: www.wonderlandfunpark.com.au

It’s back! Sing-A-Long-A Sound of Music is an unforgettable audience participation event and a night of unparalleled entertainment. Host Chelsea Plummley leads a vocal warm-up and guides the use of the interactive fun-pack and accompanying actions and (with a little help from the audience), judges the Costume Parade - a definite highlight of the night. Round up your favourite friends, take your vows, and tear down the curtains, as you the audience, become the stars of the show!

when: 25 August - 4 Septemberwhere: Federation Square & Selected VenuesFestival Program: Available onlineBookings: www.mwf.com.au

when: Fri 12 & Sat 13 August - 7:30pmwhere: State Theatre - The Arts CentreBookings: 1300 182 183web: www.singalonga.net

NAtIONAL SCIENCE wEEk 2011National Science Week is Australia’s major national celebration of science. Running over 10 days, it aims to send a positive message about the impact that science has on our lives, our economy, our society and our world. An exciting array of events will illustrate fascinating areas of knowledge and demonstrate applications of science, engineering, technology and mathematics in our everyday lives. Events include maths comedy, science in a rock music cabaret show, launching model rockets, public discussions and workshops.

when: 13 - 21 Augustwhere: Throughout Melbourneweb: www.scienceweek.gov.au

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SING-A-LONG A SOUND OF MUSIC REtURNS

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rOMAN’S ViEwdOCKlANdS iN AUGUST - A rEAl wAlK OF ArT!

As we head into August, Docklands continues to look for new ways to bring awareness to Melbourne, with activities such as Docklands Public Art Walk.

Public art has always contributed a strong sense of identity for Melbourne, and Docklands is no exception. With 36 artworks situated at various locations, in parks, promenades and imbedded into architecture and landscapes in and around the Docklands area. For those not yet familiar with the Docklands’ Public Art Walk, you’re in for a real treat.

With artworks by established and emerging Australian artists, highlighting themes from history and the future, land and sea, humanity and technology, the art at Docklands is an unforgettable experience. It will surprise, excite and delight you!

From the Walk of Stars by Peter Cortlett & Jamie Cooper to Silence by Adrian Mauriks, and not forgetting the stunning

Aurora by Geoff Bartlett, each has a unique presence. Other sculptures, such as the futuristic graffiti of Field of Play by Troy Innocent and the outstanding Blowhole by Duncan Stemler, are truly amazing - a spectacular animated beacon celebrating Docklands maritime history.

To find out more about Docklands Public Art Walk, pick up a brochure from the Tourism Lounge at Harbour Town Shopping Centre.

Docklands, it’s time to celebrate and enjoy The Australian Ice Hockey League. This year history will be made as newcomers, the GT Mustangs take on seven other teams from around Australia, including last year’s champions the Melbourne Ice. To see the full game schedule, and to purchase tickets visit www.icehouse.com.au

With plenty more on to shake those winter blues, why not take time out, and enjoy the free musical performance by

The Lyneham High School Concert Band from Canberra which will be performing hits from the Lion King, On Broadway, Rocky, and many more at Waterfront City Piazza. For more information on what’s happening at Waterfront City visit: waterfrontcity.com.au

in romans View: August is a great time to get active and enjoy all that docklands has to offer.

Have a phenomenal August.

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VicUrban and the City of Melbourne continue to work together to plan for a longer-term community garden to be located on the corner of Geographe Street and Keera Way in Victoria Harbour.

A working group, including representatives from VicUrban, the City of Melbourne, Urban Reforestation, Lend Lease, and community garden specialists, Cultivating Community, has been established to oversee the vision and delivery of the longer-term community garden, which is anticipated to open to the public in late 2011.

The establishment of a longer-term community garden will be an important initiative as part of the second decade of development in Docklands, providing additional green space for the growing residential and working communities. The proposed site is anticipated to be four times larger than the existing community garden, with the potential to offer varied community

uses. The garden’s design is to be informed by three rounds of community consultation, with the first round due to commence in August 2011.

Community event - design Brief wednesday 10 August 2011

The Docklands community are invited to attend a community event to share their ideas about what they’d like to see included in the design of a longer-term community garden in Victoria Harbour.

when: Wednesday 10 August 2011 where: The Docklands Community Hub, Waterview Walk, Docklands Time: 7 - 8pm

Community event - Presentation of draft design wednesday 24 August 2011

The community’s views from the Design Brief consultation event will help inform a draft design of the longer-term community garden. The community are invited to attend a community event to view the draft community garden design and to provide further comments.

when: Wednesday 24 August 2011 where: The Docklands Community Hub, Waterview Walk, Docklands Time: 7 - 8pm

To register your interest to attend these events please contact Karen Cowden (Development Manager) on karen.cowden@vicurban.vic.gov.au or 8317 3677.

If you cannot make the Design Consultation meetings but would like to have input into the design of the new Docklands Community Garden, a short survey can be accessed via the Victoria Harbour Talks website (www.victoriaharbourtalks.com.au). Survey participants will go into the draw for one of three delicious seasonal fresh food boxes from CERES Fair Food.

ViCTOriA HArBOUr COMMUNItY GARDEN UPDAtE

Melbourne City Council has welcomed its newest Councillor, with Dr Jackie Watts declared the Councillor elect on July 19th and formally sworn in on July 21 prior to beginning the briefing program.

Councillor elect Dr Jackie Watts replaces former Cr Peter Clarke who resigned earlier in the month.

Lord Mayor Robert Doyle welcomed Councillor elect Watts to the City of Melbourne and thanked her for accepting the role. “I welcome Jackie to Melbourne City Council. I thank her for accepting what is a great responsibility and I am sure she will find this a supportive and coherent team,” the Lord Mayor said.

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This year marks 100 years of Census taking in Australia and a lot has changed since the first Census was undertaken in 1911, including the addition of the Docklands to Melbourne’s skyline. Director of Census Victoria, Sam Thomas said, “the first time we got a Census snapshot of the Docklands community was in 2006, in 2011 some interesting comparisons will be available, such as population growth and the demographics of people living in the area.”When asked what people need to do to participate in the Census Sam said, “every person who is in Australia on Census night needs to complete a Census form. People should expect a knock on their door from a Census collector, including people living in secure access buildings.” People should expect to answer questions such as, their country of birth, whether they speak a language other than English at home and their job status.In 2006 the Docklands showed great support for the Census, this year the

Australian Bureau of Statistics is looking to build on that support and calling on residents to make sure they fully and accurately complete their Census form, as this data is used to plan a range of services and infrastructure including public transport, roads and medical facilities. Given that the Docklands is a relatively new community and that it is growing so rapidly this data is even more important to assess the current and future needs of its residents.You can complete your Census via a hardcopy form or via eCensus, if you choose eCensus a Collector will deliver a secure password to your residence.More information is available online at www.abs.gov.au/census or call the Census Inquiry Service on 1300 338 776.

Key Census dates• 28 July 2011 - Distribution of Census

forms begins• 9 August 2011 - Census night• From 10 August - Collection of

Census forms

August 9 is Census night At DoCklAnDs

did you know?• In 1911 Australia’s population was

just under 4.5million, this year we are anticipating the population to be 22.6 million people.

• At the time of the Census in 1911 there were 103.8 males per 100 females.

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By Katie Weiss & Lisa Quittner

Jerry Ghionis received the highest accolade in Australia’s most coveted professional photography awards last month when he was awarded 2011 AIPP Australian Wedding Photographer of the Year by the Australian Institute of Professional Photography (AIPP).

Widely regarded as one of the top five wedding photographers in the world, Jerry Ghionis is based at Docklands and travels frequently on international photography assignments and speaking engagements. He has photographed weddings in Australia, throughout the United States, Rome, Florence, Paris, the United Kingdom and Greece.

Jerry was the first Australian named in the first ever list of Top Ten Wedding Photographers in the World by American Photo Magazine. He won the WPPI (Wedding & Portrait Photographers International) Wedding Album of the Year seven times among his long list of accolades and WPPI included Jerry in their Top Five Wedding Photographers in the World.

We were thrilled to speak with both Jerry and his lovely wife, Melissa about his latest success.

Congratulations on winning the 2011 AiPP Australian wedding Photographer of the

Year, how does it impact on you to win this award amongst your professional peers?

It is an honour to have the respect from my peers. I’ve won awards in all of the major wedding photography awards all over the world and many awards at the state level here in Australia. But the one award that always eluded me was the AIPP Australian Wedding Photography of the year. So it really means so much to me to win the big one at home.

How did you discover that you wanted to be a photographer?

I was given my first camera by my brother when I was only 15 years old and loved photography immediately. I’ve now been shooting as a professional photographer for over 17 years and started specialising in weddings almost straight away. When I began, I approached a very prominent studio at the time and assisted them for a year and a half with no pay - carrying bags, until they finally hired me full time as a professional photographer. I’ve been photographing weddings, portraits and fashion professionally ever since.

in what ways is wedding photography unique from other forms of photography?

It’s a very unique form of photography because when you’re photographing a wedding, you’re actually shooting much more than that. You’re shooting a wedding, portrait sessions, fashion, you’re shooting photojournalistically, shooting product (all the details that you need to document), landscape photography, etc. So you’re photographing in all these different genres and under time constraints, weather constraints, different cultures and dealing with different

personalities, so I truly believe that a really good wedding photographer can pretty much shoot in any genre.

It’s also the ability to be different, have flair and finesse, possess an endearing and attractive personality and the ability to work under pressure while still being technically proficient. Another thing that is very important as well is having the ability to be a chameleon. In the sense that you need to know how to be relaxed and more down to earth at a casual wedding and at the same time be able to carry yourself professionally when you’re at a high society wedding.

Being based in docklands, do you incorporate the local surrounds into your photography and was there a specific reason for basing your business at docklands?

My weddings and portrait sessions are always done on location and many of my portraits are in Docklands. I shoot 25 weddings a year and about 15 of those weddings will do an engagement session. More than half my weddings are in Melbourne and so their sessions are usually also in Melbourne. But for the most part the location of my shoots varies widely. Docklands provides amazing diversity as a backdrop for my photography, a contemporary rustic café culture, water views, etc. and the lighting is quite spectacular later in the day as the sun sets over the water.

You set your photos up in a way that is very artistic and unique when compared to other wedding photographers. How do you invent your diverse themes and set up the shots?

I provide my couples with personal service by getting to know them and preparing them before their wedding day. And an engagement session has become an important part of the process of learning how I direct my clients to obtain such glamorous and yet natural-looking results. Arguably, engagement photos don’t date as much as wedding photos might.

They’re just more timeless.

I always meet with my couple, of course, and get to know them and understand their interests and I also ask them what kind of shoot they’ve always wanted for themselves but never had the opportunity to do. The idea could be directly related to the couple - it could be a personal attachment to something, it could be a sentimental location or concept that they’d like to incorporate into their session. But more often than not, it’s all character driven. In other words, it could be a vintage inspired shoot or a very sensual shoot.

My style is consistent in every wedding I shoot, I adapt and change based on each individual, what they’re wearing, the time of day, the weather, everyone’s personalities, their families, etc.. I’m very deliberate, but spontaneous in creating theatrical, iconic shots for my clients. An artist’s art should say as much about them as an artist as it does about the subjects they are portraying.

what plans do you have in store for the future?

I have been obsessed with photography for over half my life and will be until the day I die. The combination of continuing to shoot weddings, portraits and fashion excites me along with continuing with my passion of educating fellow professional photographers in the business and artistic sides of being a wedding photographer. My plans for the future also involve opening another studio in the United States in Beverly Hills, CA and balancing what I love to do for a living with making time to enjoy life at the same.

Jerry Ghionis Photography - T13, Shed 9Central Pier, 161 Harbour Esplanade, Docklands

Call 8623 9696 or visit www.jerryghionis.com

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Over the past few issues of 3008Docklands, we have received emails from readers regarding their views on how the precinct could be improved as the second decade of development unfolds. The option of a people mover train is a feasible option that CMD Holdings P/L has proposed.

CMD Holdings P/L are the successful operators of amusement attractions for events and festivals across Australia and have been operating for over 30 years. CMD Holdings is more familiarly associated as the management and creative team behind Wonderland Fun Park at Docklands, one of the more popular tourist and local destinations in the precinct, which was evident during the recent July School Holiday period.

After 5 years of preparation and planning, the proposal for a 3-carriage people mover train to operate within the Docklands Precinct has been presented to VicUrban and the City of Melbourne pending a decision.

The proposed people mover train would potentially operate an 8 minute train ride for passengers from Victoria Harbour across to Waterfront City and Harbour Town bringing life and movement to the precinct and providing an important medium for tourism by connecting the areas for visitors, while also providing information on local attractions, events and retail opportunities through its onboard audio system.

The proposal includes 2 trackless trains, each 1 metre wide, powered by a Honda 1600cc water cooled engine with a 2 speed automatic transmission that comes complete with airbrakes fitted to the front wheels of each of the 3 carriages, each able to carry 10 passengers - a total load capacity of 30 passengers per trip.

Tourist Trains continue to gain popularity around Australia, with permanent operations at Sydney’s Darling Harbour, Homebush Bi-Centennial Park, Perth Wharves and internationally.

The Trackless train has the potential to provide novelty value to the area and is an opportunity to promote Docklands as a destination as well as encouraging business for local retailers and service providers. The implementation of the people mover train offers an alternative form of fun and entertainment for those with disabilities, general mobility issues and families with young children.

With the tramlines repositioned into the centre of Harbour Esplanade, it would appear that there is ample area to run the people movers and keep them separate from the pedestrian traffic and footpath.

There are always issues to consider both for and against any proposal; we would like to hear your views on this topic email editor@3008docklands.com.au

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On Wednesday 20th of July, the official opening of Mark Stoner’s artwork, ‘The River Runs Through It’ situated at Collins Landing, Victoria Harbour was held at The Groove Train venue.

Mark Stoner completed the installation of ‘The River Runs Through It’ artwork at Collins Landing in April of this year. The works were progressively installed and the arrival of the waves in two stages between February to April marked the completion of the project.

In designing the artworks, Mark proposed to create a ‘sculptural response that borrows from the flow and timelessness of the river’.

“The site is a confluence of physical forces, the water flowing downstream, the river, the wind blowing upstream from the west. It is a collision of water, wind and sun,” said Mark.

With the weather slowly on the improve, now is the time to take a stroll along Collins Landing to see the artwork in its fabulous completed state, a wonderful addition to its Victoria Harbour location.

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By Rebecca Howden

The selection for the Archibald Prize almost always stirs up some controversy in Australian art circles. The Hidden Faces of the Archibald presents an alternative selection, providing a unique opportunity for Victorians to see some of the Archibald entrants that didn’t make the official cut.

At the centre of the exhibition is Phillip Barnes’ striking, somewhat mysterious portrait of

Claudia Chan Shaw, fashion designer for Vivian Chan Shaw and host of ABC’s The Collectors. With his beautiful linework and arresting use of black and white shading, Barnes captures Chan Shaw in an elegant, thoughtful pose, gazing into the distance with clasped hands.

“It definitely captures the pensive side of me!” Chan Shaw says. “I think it’s lovely, and I’m so honoured. It’s kind of surreal, because you get used to looking at yourself and seeing photographs of yourself, but seeing a painting - and especially seeing it so large - is very different.”

Barnes approached Chan Shaw late last year with a vision for the portrait in mind. “It’s a really strange connection actually,” he says.

“I’d seen Claudia on TV, and I’d also admired a film from the 1920s from America, and I’d said to a couple of people that Claudia was so much like the woman in this film.”

The woman in the film was an actress named Anna May Wong, who Chan Shaw has also long admired. “She was a Chinese-American actress at a time when you just didn’t have actors from different backgrounds, so she’s a very important figure in filmmaking,” Chan Shaw explains. “When I was a student, I made

a film called Sorry, Wong Number - and in the film, I played Anna May Wong. So when Phillip said, ‘I picture you as Anna May Wong,’ I said, ‘She’s attached to my soul!’ It was perfect.”

Throughout the painting process, the image and essence of the two women became so intertwined that Barnes even had to step back. “I had to go through and read Anna May’s life story again to remember which bits were Claudia’s story, and which were Anna May’s,” he says.

Almost every day as the image evolved, he would send Chan Shaw photos. “He kept sending me pictures and I’d go ‘Oh! There’s my lips!’ and more and more as he went along,” she says. “It was very exciting. We did

a photographic study first, like most portrait artists do. That part’s not hard, but then the next stage when it becomes a painting is very foreign to me, and it was amazing.”

This isn’t Claudia’s first experience of seeing herself on canvas. Last year, Bruno Grasswill painted her for the Archibald - a bright, captivating portrait against a red background that captures Chan Shaw in an elated, somewhat whimsical mood.

“I’ve known Bruno for about eight years,” Chan Shaw says. “It’s a completely different painting, very graphic and simplified, while this one has a lot more detail in it and is more mystic. But both capture the essence of me, which is wonderful.”

Bruno’s painting is currently hanging in his home. This one, Chan Shaw will be keeping.

The Hidden Faces exhibition is known in art circles as the Victorian Salon des Refusés, and is a part of a tradition started by the French Impressionists of the 1860s, who held a breakaway exhibition from the reactionary French Academy. The inaugural Salon des Refusés was held in 1864 and included works by acclaimed artists such as Edmund Manet and Paul Cezanne.

Some of the prominent Victorian artists whose work is featured in Hidden Faces include Matthew, Quick, Geoff La Gerche, Jim van Geet, Helen Edwards and Jacquie Blight. Their subjects range from other artists to musicians, sportspeople, academics and comedians, including Wil Anderson, The Seekers, Greta Bradman, Stephanie Gilmore, Prof. Patrick McGorry, Alan Kohler and Daniel Kowalski.

Curator Jacqueline Taylor is thrilled to showcase these artworks in such an elegant and welcoming lobby space. “This year’s exhibition is the best yet,” she says. “The glorious Hilton Melbourne, South Wharf is ideal to exhibit these outstanding works by Victorian artists.”

Chan Shaw agrees that the Salon des Refuses is a great opportunity for the public to see

a diverse selection of artwork that may not otherwise have such prominent exposure.

“When the selection is made for the Archibald, there is always going to be controversy over certain choices,” she says. “I think the winner this year is very deserving- it’s a fantastic portrait. But this is an opportunity to show what else was there.

“Most people agree that the Salon des Refusés is often a better selection than was actually chosen for the Archibald. So it’s good to see both sides of it.”

The Hidden Faces of the Archibald 2011 Presented by Ozlink Entertainment Hilton Melbourne South wharf, Until September 1, 2011 Free of charge - open all day, every day

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Claudia Chan Shaw with artist Phillip Barnes

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By Rebecca Howden

On stage at the Arts Centre this September, Bangarra Dance Theatre presents Belong, a unique exploration of the lives of urban Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. This is a new generation of Indigenous storytellers, using a powerful new language that combines the traditional and the contemporary to tell the story of their own cultural identity.

Bangarra Dance Theatre is Australia’s pre-mier Indigenous performing arts company. Since 1989, the Sydney-based company has been presenting invigorating performance that embrace and celebrate Australian Indigenous culture, performing to over 50,000 people around Australia and the world.

One of Bangarra’s lead dancers, Daniel Riley McKinley, says the focus on identity gives dancers

and audiences a chance to challenge preconceived ideas about Aboriginality, and to explore different ways of connecting to the past.

“Every year we do a show that challenges our identity and the issues involved in it,” he says. While the dancers are all from Indigenous bloodlines, Bangarra places traditional values and customs in a contemporary context, challenging the ways audiences are used to seeing Aboriginal culture.

“There’s no straight-out traditional dance, but we get to touch on that energy and show our contemporary version of it,” Daniel says. “It’s about reconnecting with culture and tracing the indigenous bloodline, and exploring what it means to be Aboriginal in a fresh context.”

In Bangarra’s tradition of presenting double-barrel performances, Belong is made up oftwo works. id, choreographed by artistic director Stephen Page, explores the search for identity in the 21st century, connecting the spirit of tradition to contemporary life. About evokes choreographer Elma Kris’s Torres Strait Island heritage through a focus on the natural landscape, with references to the wind as it moves across the land, sea and sky.

Both pieces take inspiration from personal observations of people tracing their bloodlines and reconnecting with traditional culture. “They’re both quite personal stories,” Daniel says. “They both have elements of exploring family and past generations and the history of Aboriginals and Torres Strait Islanders. These are the things that people run their life by-their identity. It’s about investigating what it means to be Aboriginal.”

The question of identity is something that Daniel definitely relates to. Daniel’s bloodline

runs through the Riley clan of the Wiradjuri people, from the Wellington area in western New South Wales, but his connection to his Indigenous heritage hasn’t always been so simple.

“I’m probably the fairest-skinned out of everyone in the company,” he says. “When I was younger, I had that whole, ‘Well, you don’t have dark skin, you can’t be Aboriginal.’ And that’s a huge misconception - that to be Aboriginal you have to have black skin, you have to live in the desert in a humpy and go hunting. It’s just not true.”

Daniel has been dancing professionally since 1998, and joined Bangarra in 2007, debuting with the Clan and True Stories tours around Australia. Last year, he made his choreographic debut with Riley, a deeply personal piece based on the life of his cousin, Aboriginal photographer and filmmaker Michael Riley.

Through dance, Daniel has found a way to tell these stories and connect to his heritage. “What you learn is that there are different ways to access Indigenous culture,” he says. “Whether it be through dance, or art, or any visual medium, or even just through sitting around and chatting - this is just our way of exploring identity.”

“Whether you’re black skinned, white skinned, or middle skinned, whether you have long hair, straight hair, or curly hair, it doesn’t matter. What’s important is that you can connect to that culture. It’s your choice whether you want to connect to your heritage and bloodline, and if you do choose to, you can explore what it means to you in your own way.”

when: 15 - 24 Septemberwhere: Playhouse theatre - the Arts CentreTickets: $25 - $168Bookings: theartscentre.com.au ph 1300 182 183

Cosmo Cosmolino - Melbourne’s exquisite string and piano accordion quintet - announces the release of BEL AIR. Following their highly acclaimed, ARIA-nominated second album NEKTAR, this third release of extraordinary musicality offers original songs and instrumentals inspired by gypsy and tango traditions. BEL AIR is at times wild and virtuosic, at times slow and sensuous, occasionally mad and always beautiful.

The new album is available in stores and digitally from August 5th and is accompanied by an extensive Victorian tour destined to excite old fans and win many a new heart along the way.

Cosmo Cosmolino is a warm, rich and sexy exponent of original local music. Formed in 2000 by Hope Csutoros, Helen Mountfort (both of My Friend The Chocolate Cake fame) and Judy Gunson, Cosmo Cosmolino enjoyed immediate success and soon expanded with Dan Witton on contra bass & vocals and Andrea Keeble on violin. In 2006 Sue Simpson (ex Circus Oz) came on board replacing Hope Csutoros. The ensemble has gone from strength to strength, presenting sell out

performances and acclaimed festival gigs. A musically dazzling and visually enthralling group, the pleasure they derive from playing together is evident to all.

Cosmo Cosmolino invites you to join them for a wild ride filled with laughter, tears, passion and mayhem and to come on the journey that is BEL AIR!

when: Sunday14 August @ 4pmwhere: GeorgeFairfax Studio, Melbourne Tickets:theartscentre.com.au

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THE CArBON TAx ExPLAINEDBy Tom Elliott

Despite the politicking by both the Government and the Opposition, plus extensive media coverage, there is still a great deal of confusion amongst the general public about how the Carbon Tax will affect their lives. The good news is that in the short-to-medium term, little of our daily existence here in Australia will change as a result of the tax. In the longer run, however, the story changes somewhat...

From July 2012 until mid 2015, or thereabouts, the top 500 CO2 emitters in Australia will have to pay to the Federal Government a fee or tax for all greenhouse gas they emit. The price paid will start at $23 per tonne, and rise at approximately 5% per annum. These companies, which include steelmakers, power stations, coalmines, aluminium producers and other industrial emitters, will be allowed to pass on the cost of the tax to their customers, meaning that on average consumer prices will rise around 1%. This might not sound like a lot, although some products, such as electricity and plane travel, will rise a great deal more.

Because the Government wants to retain some chance of holding on to power at the next federal election in 2013, a substantial amount of compensation will be paid to trade exposed industries (like steel, for example) and lower income households in order to shield them from the full impact of the Carbon Tax imposed price rise. In fact, as often occurs with political handouts, the compensation that will be paid from mid 2012 onwards will actually exceed the amount collected

by the Tax, the impact of which on the budget deficit has yet to be fully explained (ie the return to surplus, if it ever occurs, will probably be followed again by more deficits - but perhaps I’m being too much of a cynic here).

Beyond 2015, the Carbon Tax will morph into an emissions trading scheme (ETS) of the kind once promoted by both Malcolm Turnbull and Kevin Rudd. This means that the price on CO2 will be accompanied by a limit on the total number of pollution permits available, thus potentially forcing companies to pay even higher prices per tonne in order to remain in business.

The extent to which the Government tries to limit the total number of CO2 permits beyond 2015 will determine Carbon Tax’s long term impact on consumers. If we stick to the relatively modest goal of a 5% reduction in emissions from their year 2000 levels which by 2025 will require a 25-30% reduction in current CO2 production, then there’s a chance the Australian economy will remain both a competitive and comparatively inexpensive place in which to live - and also one whose contribution to atmospheric pollution has been cut.

If, however, the more extreme policies expressed by certain elements with the Greens come to fruition, then one of two potential scenarios might occur within 20 years or so. On a positive note, the tax on CO2 might result in a new and clean form of baseload power generation being invented and put into widespread use. If such a thing proves to be beyond human inventiveness, however, then life in the Australia of 2030 might curiously resemble that which applied during World

War 2 - when food, clothing, electricity and motor transport were severely rationed. Would we regard this as progress, I wonder?

Tom Elliott is Managing director of MM&E Capital ltd, a Melbourne based hedge fund and a regular 3008 Contributor. MM&E Capital Ph: 9601 4515 www.mmecapital.com.au

Melbourne’s office market is outperforming other capital city CBDs, a new City of Melbourne report has revealed.

The City of Melbourne’s Property Watch Report 2011 provides an annual update on the office, retail and residential property markets in the City of Melbourne municipality, including residential property in metropolitan Melbourne. The latest report reveals that CBD retail and office space is at a premium and reaching capacity.

Lord Mayor Robert Doyle said the report clearly demonstrates that Melbourne is a very popular place to do business. “We currently have 4.1 million square metres of office space in the CBD and Docklands but the availability of this space is becoming scarce as more and more businesses move in,” the Lord Mayor said.

“Melbourne’s office vacancy rate is just 6.3 per cent which is really very low when compared to Sydney’s vacancy rate of 8.2 per cent, Brisbane at 9.4 per cent and Canberra which has a vacancy rate of 13.4 per cent.”

“Fortunately, the development of Docklands and the addition of 95,500 square meters of office space in 2010 has allowed Melbourne to cope with the increased demand for space, with a large number of businesses and organisations making their home there.”

Chair of the Future Melbourne (Economic Development and Knowledge City) Committee, Cr Ken Ong, said that despite a cooling property market, Melbourne’s residential sector continued to report encouraging growth.

“Victoria remains Australia’s engine room for new housing and Melbourne continues to generate significant levels of new apartments, particularly in the inner city precincts,” Cr Ong said.

To view the report, visit www.melbourne.vic.gov.au/research.

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If you’re up for a FREE night of learning, networking, & drinks then you’ll love these Business Shorts events. Bring your cards and meet other business owners, entrepreneurs and professionals in a relaxed environment.

New Businesses and the internet Age date: Thursday 11th August 2011Address: Level 40, 140 William St, Melbourne, 5:30pm Speaker: Andrew Ellett, ReviumrSVP: andrewellett.eventbrite.com

Get on the Bus and be the driver not a Passenger date: Wednesday 28th September 2011Address: Level 2, 710 Collins St, Docklands, 5:30pmSpeaker: David Southwick, Member for CaulfieldrSVP: davidsouthwick.eventbrite.com

Seminar: 5 Fundamentals to Grow Your Business date: Monday 15th August 2011Address: Level 27, 101 Collins St, Melbourne 3000, 12pm - 2pm Speaker: Giorgio MigliacciorSVP: businesscoach.eventbrite.com

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Negative sentiment in social media, while not ideal, should certainly not be viewed as being detrimental to business. What negative sentiment gives a business is the opportunity to publically display how apt they are at dealing with any issues raised by a customer.

It is even argued that negative sentiment, which is publically acknowledged and dealt with, is actually good for a business. The theory is that a company which displays itself as listening to their customers and taking on board their comments in order to improve their service, will be perceived as being more in-tune with their customers and more reliable. In essence, what is it projecting is the ‘we listen and deal with problems’ attitude rather than ‘we create them’.

One way to discover negative sentiment online is to set up an alert for your business. Use Google alerts to do this and set the frequency of the alert so that it emails you whenever your company name is mentioned online. This way you can keep track of negative comments as soon as they appear. Dealing to negative sentiment quickly is extremely important online - the longer a negative comment is left without a response from your company, the greater the chance that people will believe it.

Once you have been alerted of a negative comment, be it across facebook, twitter or a blog post, respond. Even if you don’t have a direct answer at the time, tell the customer that you will help them look into the problem. Once you have discovered what the issue is, respond again. Rectify the situation in such a way that those reading can see all the effort you have put in. Think of online negative sentiment like a theatrical performance - this is your chance to show off to potential customers. If you want to go one step further, leave a personal email so that the customer can have direct contact with your company and feels like they are being looked after on an individual level.

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After leaving his job in the Australian Navy to become an entrepreneur, Sebastien Eckersley-Maslin has taken on his biggest challenge ever - to become the Smallest Multinational in the World. You can follow Sebastien’s bold business adventure at: smallestmultinational.com

To request your free copy of the “The little Book of Big ideas” email melbourne@servcorp.com.au

Win Ruba Desk Pad(RRP $199.95)Proudly designed and made in Melbourne. The rubber used in the mouse pads are made from recycled car and truck tyres! Being made of such a durable material allows the product to withstand, extreme heat, moisture and the heaviest of use. They make a great talking piece - given their former life.

The finish and sleek design of each Ruba piece is to the highest of standards, with great innovation. The design includes a cut-out to keep a pen close-by. A welcome addition to the home or office.

To enter email your details to: melbourne@servcorp.com.au

Conditions: Draw closes 31st August 2011. Winner will be drawn at random & notified by email.

Prize to be collected at level 2, 710 Collins St, docklands

Google Maps is a fantastic (& FREE) marketing tool for your business.

However if you work from home or have an office outside the 3000 postcode how can you capture those searching for your service / product in Melbourne?

the answer is simple! Invest in a virtual Office. You can advertise a premium Melbourne CBD, Docklands or even Southbank address as your own. Bingo! Now you can update your Google Maps listing and increase your chances of being found. Your new address can be set up in minutes and with monthly contracts there are no long term commitments.

Try it out for 1 month at 50% off; call 9097 1617 or email melbourne@servcorp.com.au

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By Lisa Quittner

Filmmaker Richard Raber is one half of a Melbourne based, innovative production company called Traces Films. As well as working on broadcast documentary projects, much of their commercial work is producing short online promotional films for forward thinking clients. I chatted with Richard about the future and present of online video as a potent marketing tool.

So what’s all this talk about video content taking over the internet?

Well, to put it simply, that’s absolutely true. Observing Google search results is a telling signal of what’s happening. You’ll notice more and more videos coming up in the general search results.

is that happening mostly due to Google now owning YouTube?

That is a big part of it, and YouTube itself is now officially the second biggest search engine after Google. A couple of years ago, YouTube wasn’t really being referred to as a “search engine” but it shows how popular video is as a medium now. But it’s not just that. You’ll see other video dis-tribution websites come up in the Google ranks too, not just YouTube. It’s

a general online video trend, which has an unstoppable momentum.

do businesses need convincing of this as a marketing strategy or are they generally pretty clued in?

Mostly it’s the visionary forward thinkers who need no convincing. They’re savvy and up with what’s happening online and are very open to new ideas. Others definitely need more of a prod but I can definitely see a change in people’s thinking over the last few months. It’s inevitable that all sorts of businesses and organisations will use video in some form as part of their PR and marketing. The question is how will they stand out from the crowd? Once the web becomes saturated with video, the clever ones will try to have a genuine point of difference.

what about now? How would a business stand out from the crowd in today’s online video landscape?

I guess that depends on what their specific message is and how they want it conveyed. When we pitch to a client or respond to a brief, our main aim is to create something compelling - both visually and in the content itself. People

love watching films. So we’ve tried to re-invent what a promotional film can be to the point where you don’t necessarily realise you’re watching a PR film. While you’re watching it, it’s just a compelling piece of moving image. It’s the exact opposite to the approach of those obnoxious late night TV commercials. Online videos will range across a very diverse spectrum. You’ll get the dry corporates with no artistic values to the more beautifully crafted content. It’ll be an interesting world of viewing.

A new frontier?

Absolutely! The Docklands is actually a really interesting case study to watch. Being a relatively new precinct, it’ll be curious to see how the businesses here approach their online marketing - both individually or maybe in more collective marketing endeavours.

For further information contact richard raber on 0414 338 585 or email tracesfilms@gmail.com Visit: www.traces.net.au

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Planning Minister Matthew Guy has granted a permit for the development of a $130 million, 19 storey office tower and retail space for Collins Square, Docklands.

As Collins Street has now extended into Docklands it continues to be a drawcard for high quality commercial development. This recent approval recognises the ongoing growth of the Melbourne CBD.

The 19 storey (90 metre) building will be home to the globally recognised financial services group Marsh Mercer and comprise almost 40,000 square metres of floor space including ground floor retail uses with a Collins Street frontage.

“The proposed development provides for important commercial floorspace in Melbourne and creates jobs in a central location area supported by existing infrastructure and transport. Melbourne is a city that prides itself on developments

that create walkable, vibrant environments” Mr Guy said.

The building is part of the Collins Square development, a 180,000 square metre Docklands area bounded by Collins Street, Aurora Lane, Flinders Street and Batman’s Hill Drive.

Mr Guy said the total Collins Square project had an estimated development cost of $1 billion and was expected to generate approximately 1,500 construction industry jobs over the life of the project providing substantial flow-on benefits to the Victorian economy. The Collins Square Outline Development Plan allows for 10,929 square metres of retail space, 176,651 square metres of commercial space and parking for 648 cars.

“I want to commend the way the City of Melbourne, the Planning Department and my office worked together on this proposal; yet another example of the

constructive approach the City and the State Government are taking on Melbourne’s future,” Mr Guy said.

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Are you living in rental accommodation? Green Renters is the only specialist advocate and educator for sustainable living in rental accommodation.

They started off as a blog of tips two years ago after being fed up by a of lack of information on how they could make the house they were renting for the last 7 years more environmentally friendly.

Over 30% of Australians live in rental accommodation and this rate rises to 70% in some inner urban areas and is likely to further increase as more renters are unable to afford to buy their own home.

Renters have particular challenges which are not faced by home owners, with a shortage of rental properties in most urban areas they have to take what they can get. There are no minimum standards for rental properties in some states, let alone for sustainability.

But there are ways that Green Renters have been working on over the past 6 months and have started to gain momentum, they have:

• Appeared at around 10 sustainability events and expos providing free workshops and information.

• run an expo specifically for people living in rooming houses and social housing, the first of its kind in Australia.

• run an international Student challenge for students living in the City of Melbourne.

• Undertaken a national survey of renters, again, the first of its kind in Australia.

• won the 2011 Earth Hour education award.

If you’re willing to help the work of Green Renters, consider becoming a member

between now and the 26th August. You will receive discounts at a range of businesses and organisations, including a free membership and a year of insurance with Flexicar.

Can you help Green renters pay the rent? do you think sustainability should be for everyone, not just homeowners? Visit www.greenrenters.org/paytherent

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‘The Convenient Kitchen’ is a unique concept created by Melbourne-based Heike Schwarz that is making it easier for people to cook fresh, healthy meals, without having to search for fresh ingredients or come up with new recipe ideas night after night.

The concept of ‘The Convenient Kitchen’ is that five meals worth of ingredients, and their matching recipes, are delivered to your door every fortnight on a Monday between 4pm and 7pm. The ingredients will include all fresh vegetables, poultry, meat, seafood, deli goods, and herbs needed for the recipes, and will take only 40 minutes to cook from start to finish. All recipes have been developed by a nutritionist and chef, are easy to cook and have been taste-tested to ensure they’re simply delicious!

Each Friday prior to delivery, the recipes are

sent out to the recipient, so that they can ensure they have the basic pantry items required for the recipes for the week. The Convenient Kitchen doesn’t supply basic pantry items, like flour or olive oil that most kitchens already have, therefore reducing unnecessary cost and wastage.

The founder of The Convenient Kitchen, Heike Schwarz, launched the concept after years of struggling with what to serve her family as a busy working mum. “The Convenient Kitchen is the perfect solution for busy people on the go - we take the guess work out of cooking healthy meals for the family. Our service is also ideal for professional couples and people with mobility issues that don’t have the time or opportunity to get to the market regularly.”

A range of grocery bag sizes can be ordered depending on the amount of mouths to feed,

because this is one kitchen that’s all about convenience! For more information, visit www.theconvenientkitchen.com.au or call (03) 9822 2877.

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Family-friendly entertainment and fireworks make New Year’s Eve at Docklands the place to be. Bookings open this August for Marina berth bookings.

For New Year’s Eve berth bookings at Waterfront City Marina contact: The City of Melbourne on (03) 9658 8738 For all other Docklands marinas, contact the marinas directly: Marina YE Yarra’s Edge: (03) 9681 8394 New Quay Marina: (03) 9600 2049 D’Albora Marina at Victoria Harbour: (03) 9646 1200

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By Nicole Hutcheson - Kinesiology Practitioner & Instructor

This August is the Cancer Councils 25th anniversary of Daffodil Day in Australia. The Daffodil is recognised as the international symbol of hope for all who have been touched by cancer. What is not so well known is that the daffodil has natural healing qualities of its own - as do all flowers found in nature. It’s no coincidence that when someone is sick we give them a bunch of flowers.

Flower Essences fit under the umbrella of Vibrational Medicine, which is based in Einstein’s Theory of Relativity. Einstein’s theory states that the universe is a single gigantic field of energy. Vibrational Medicine focuses on the Chi energies within all living organisms such as plants, flowers, crystals, herbs and other foods we eat.

Flower Essences are not a modern therapy. Australian Aboriginals have always used flowers to heal the emotions, and there is a long tradition of using flowers as medicine in India, Asia, South America and Europe.

The earth has its own vibration, and we as living organisms are attuned to it. When we are in harmony with nature we feel great. When we are not in harmony, we feel stressed. Think how much better we feel after a walk on the beach, a hike through the bush, or after watching a sunrise.

The earth’s atmosphere is filled with ions - which are electrically charged molecules of air. Negative ions are found in nature- water, plants, flowers and the sun and they raise our vibrations closer to that of the earth.

Positive ions are produced by electricity - computers, air conditioners and mobile phones and lower our vibrations further away from that of the earth. If we have too many positive ions in our personal environment, we can start to feel stressed, sick and overwhelmed.

Flower Essences can help restore this balance. The Essence itself is purified water which the flower or plant has been floating in, or the dew that has been collected from the flower petals. This water however, holds the vibrational imprint of the flower.

Essences are usually taken as drops under the tongue. Ingesting this imprint helps to raise our overall vibration, closer to harmony with the earth and we start to feel more balanced.

As with everything in nature, thoughts, emotions and feelings also have their own vibrations. Negative emotions such as Fear and Anger lower our vibrations - they “bring us down”. Positive emotions such as Love, Joy and Happiness raise our vibrations - they “lift our spirits”. Certain Flowers share the same vibrational frequency as positive emotions.

Flower Essences can help you find peace and balance amid everyday stress-such as work deadlines, traffic jams and relationship issues. One of the most well-known essence is Rescue Remedy, which is used for calming and reassuring. If you are feeling overwhelmed by responsibility, try Elm. If your mind is preoccupied with persistent worrying thoughts, try White Chestnut. If you are looking for purity and want to feel appreciation, then Daffodil is the Essence for you.

Kinesiology uses flower essences as one of hundreds of techniques to help restore balance and harmony within your mind body and spirit.

If you would like to make an appointment with Nicole, call 9819 6835. Flower Essences are readily available in health food stores and online.

Nicole Hutcheson is a highly skilled Professional Kinesiology Practitioner and internationally qualified instructor. Nicole has been a docklands resident for 6 years and is a regular 3008 contributor.

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By Tahlia Mandie - Psychotherapist & Family Counsellor

What do we do when our children seem to not listen to what we ask?

They so blatantly ignore our requests or have a big argument if they have to fulfill a request. The question so many parents ask me is how do they put boundaries in place and how do they enforce them?

Let’s be honest, no one likes to do something we don’t want to do. When has a child ever jumped for joy to clean their room or tidy their messy bathroom? Children need boundaries and an

understanding of right and wrong. They need to know what is valued in the home, what is acceptable and what is expected of them.

As parents, we need to expect the arguments, the tantrums, the whines and whinges that come with the task of asking our children to fulfil what we ask of them. As easy as it may be to “throw in the towel” and walk away to prevent the argument, it is the consistency of standing your ground that is essential for children to learn. It is the inconsistency that we may show that leaves children confused and frustrated of what is expected of them.

Boundaries set the foundations for helping children take ownership of their behaviours and actions while teaching them self-control, respect and trust. Children need limits and boundaries to make them feel safe and secure in their world. Parents can encourage a mutually respectable environment by being clear and specific of limits and boundaries while also offering positive rewards for good and responsible behaviour.

Don’t be fuzzy with what you ask of children and be sure to be realistic of your child’s age and developmental stage. Pick your battles and communicate

openly and honestly to your children and don’t forgot to always reassure them how much you love them.

Tahlia Mandie is a psychotherapist and family counsellor for direction Exploring which specialises in working with children, teens and families. Tahlia is a regular contributor for 3008docklands. To learn more about her work visit www.directionexploring.com.au

if you have a topic you would like Tahlia to discuss email tahlia@directionexploring.com.au

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Cancer Council Victoria is calling on all Victorians to help celebrate Daffodil Day’s 25th anniversary this August and provide hope for the one in two Australians diagnosed with cancer by age 85 and give hope to the estimated 115,000 Australians who will be diagnosed this year alone.

The first Daffodil Day in Australia was held in August 1986. Since then, it has raised $90 million dollars for The Cancer Council and the daffodil has become the emblem of the fight against cancer and a symbol of hope for thousands of people directly or indirectly affected by the disease. This year Cancer Council aims to raise $9.5million for Daffodil Day.

Also this year, Australia’s favourite fashion designers have come together to create exclusive pieces for Daffodil Day; Arthur Galan, Camilla Franks, JASONGRECH, Jayson Brunsdon, Maurie and Eve, Manning Cartell, Natasha Gan and Rachel Gilbert have joined ‘Designers For Daffodil Day’ and donated a dress, inspired by the colour of the daffodil, reflecting hope and inspiration.

Throughout August, you can vote for your favourite Designers For Daffodil Day dress for the chance to win a $1000 MIMCO voucher or make a contribution to Daffodil Day to go in the draw to win one of the exclusive pieces.

3008 was fortunate to ask designer, JASONGRECH about his work and what Daffodil day represents to him.

why did you choose to become a fashion designer?

Fashion has been part of my life since I was a young child and it’s been extremely rewarding to live the life I am living and be paid to do it. It gives me great satisfaction to see the journey of a piece travel from a 2d sketch into a 3 dimensional garment.

what do you find most enjoyable about donating a dress for the daffodil day event?

I find that it’s my responsibility to help raise awareness of the cause and hopefully encourage others to donate.

who or what inspired your daffodil day design?

I chose a luxurious piece of silk georgette for the skirt that appears to have been spray painted with shades of yellow and charcoal which represents ‘painting the town yellow’. The dress shape was inspired from one of my JASONGRECH White gowns. It’s a sexy V-neck pledging backless short box pleated dress.

what kinds of challenges or pressures do designers face when creating clothing?

The biggest challenge would be to create something different, to be a leader and staying true to yourself. We try and educate our clients that it’s much more valuable to have several beautiful Australian made investment pieces that last, rather than many inexpensive and poorly made imports.

Has cancer personally affected your life?

I come from a very big European family and cancer has affected my life from a young age and it continues too. My brother sadly passed away after being struck with this dreadful disease when I was a child so I didn’t have the opportunity to get to know him well, and my parents have been severely affected by the loss. It’s affected so many people I and my family know. I am thankful for the research that’s being done to fight it. One of my closest friends is currently in remission and for that I am grateful.

why should people support designers for daffodil day and donate to the Cancer Council?

Because it may not be today, it may not be tomorrow, but cancer will affect you unless we dig deep and stand united to help stop it.

All funds raised through daffodil day support cancer research, prevention programs and support services for cancer patients and their families. To support daffodil day, visit www.daffodilday.com.au or phone 1300 65 65 85.

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By Pammy Kokoras

Pammy Kokoras is a Monash University Journalism Masters student and also a 3008docklands reader. Pammy recently wrote this article about her impressions of the world Trade Centre and the wharf areas.

Thousands of delicate beads threaded with intricate design dangle encircling an antique lantern. Turned gold from the light seeping through them, they keep the intensity masked and bestow warmth with soft color. My eyes are quickly distracted when I feel the uneven but smooth surface of stone mosaic, which shares an equal,

unique quality. Then everything went black. My eyes shut instinctively to keep from distraction as I breathe in flavours that felt so close they could already have touched my tongue.

I was steered here by the path of the river. It wasn’t far, but I came from a very different place. Surrounded by ropes, treasure chests and anchors I had stumbled into a nautical realm. There was more noise here with crowds and alcohol fuelled banter but it shared the same warmth with dim lights and dark timber married with blushes of red.

Stepping back outside to the riverside’s divine tranquility, I have to remind myself I am in the heart of Melbourne

CBD. From where I stand I can see the Convention and Exhibition Centre and the sparkle of Crown Casino. It is so quiet though. I feel like I am behind glass. I am standing riverside between the Middle Eastern tastes of Byblos and The Wharf Hotel in the centre of Melbourne metropolis. This area is part of the new, $100 million, multi-use precinct of the World Trade Centre (WTC) including lifestyle services,

retail outlets and dining. The WTC is already headquarters to the Victoria Police and home to the Victoria Police Museum, Plenary Hall architectural group NWHB, French Government aerospace company, Thales Australia, ERM global resource group, Vencorp and Pioneer Roads. Perched on the banks of the Yarra River though, this is my newest dining discovery.

The ensemble of Mediterranean and Lebanese flavours, aromas and the traditional detail of decoration in Byblos is special. Delicate lighting from the lanterns shine bursts of colour from the otherwise shady browns and reds of the décor. From Lebanese handmade marble mosaic tables to the cutlery and menu of delicacies, every detail is designed with purpose for true beauty and excellence. Byblos serves a wealth of rich flavours and its plush ruby lounges are also popular for drinks. Owner and Director Nehme Ghanem says he wants Byblos to be a “destination”. “It’s more for a mature crowd who like to enjoy a drink, nice music, nice atmosphere and just relax.”

Deep red drapes fall from archers that tower caved walls and booths where groups share servings of ancient and traditional cuisine. The first dish of spiced parcels awoke the savor of flavour. Next, roast quail marinated in pomegranate molasses rests on a bed of eggplant and yogurt salad. Table manners forgotten, I wipe the plate clean of every last morsel. Still, I can’t refuse the invitation for dessert. A garden of torn, Turkish delight rose petals encircle sharp green

thorns of pistachio. Their sweetness then steadied by strong, thick and bitter coffee poured from an antique rakweh pot. The lavish encounters extend upstairs where larger functions can be held or three private rooms can be arranged for a more intimate affair with views of the river and shimmer of city lights.

Leaving the Mediterranean waters of Byblos, I drift upstream to the underwater tangle of The Wharf Hotel. Inside, coral-like twisted chairs, nautical treasures and the original old wharf timber making up the bar, save a part of the past. Filled with historical artifacts the marine themed hotel provides for relaxed, communal or private dining. Outside it’s noisy with a casual, boisterous crowd much like how I would imagine sailors to be. It seems the catch of the day is actually a Parma. A spokesperson from the Wharf Hotel said, “the most popular dish here is our Chicken Parma, and we sell an average of 80 per week.” It’s as if the tide is coming in with waves of plates covered by the generous Aussie pub classic streaming between glasses of beer and wine.

Unlike the sailors, the harsh, cold winds and winter rain is blocked with glass walls and heating so the calm riverside and city views can be enjoyed in comfort. With a teppanyaki and seafood restaurant also opening soon, management is planning for the stretch of riverside dining to be protected from the elements with retractable glass roofs and walls. A $20 million pedestrian bridge joins the WTC Wharf to the southern side of the river and a $16 million walking and cycle path will connect it with Docklands and Federation Square.

As a true cosmopolitan city of the modern world, the WTC precinct exhibits a wide variety of tastes and experiences. For an escape from the city rush or for a cultural experience of many sorts, I found my place in the middle of Melbourne.

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