City of Melbourne Magazine August-September 2014

YO U R C I T Y O F M E L B O U R N E M A G A Z I N E

SPRING FASHION IN MELBOURNE THE BEST IN BEAUTY, FASHION AND STYLE

A CREATIVE CITY

ARTSHOUSE PUSHING CREATIVE BOUNDARIES

HOUSING FOR OUR GROWING CITY

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CONTENTS

LORD MAYOR’S MESSAGE

FEATURES

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INVESTMENT WITH NORTH EAST CHINA

Melbourne Office Tianjin, China

07 HOME SWEET HOME Addressing the challenge of housing in our growing city

08 MELBOURNE SPRING FASHION WEEK

Our streets awaken with colour and vibrancy

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A CREATIVE CITY A tribute to Arts House and support for our dynamic new Arts Strategy

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LORD MAYOR’S MESSAGE

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YOUR SAY Letters, tweets and a little love from our friends

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CITY NEWS Breathing easier with our smokefree program and joining in the conversation through Participate Melbourne

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EVENTS CALENDAR

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YOUR NEIGHBOURHOOD Getting to know your city neighbours will soon be easier under the reinvigorated Neighbourhood Watch program

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MELBOURNE LOVE Riding High with ArtPlay’s new Pony Café

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YOUR COUNCIL

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YOUR OFFER Kirra Galleries

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Lord Mayor Robert Doyle and Dolly Diamond at the launch of AIDS 2014

Melbourne is an incubator for creativity.

I know this because every other night I am launching an exciting new exhibition, promoting one of our world-class theatre shows, opening a festival or inviting entries to a competition.

I recently joined the Victorian Arts Minister, Heidi Victoria, to announce the creation of Melbourne’s Office of the City of Literature, located at Melbourne’s home of words, the Wheeler Centre.

As one of only seven UNESCO Cities of Literature, it is emblematic that Melbourne now has this facility that will cultivate and support current and emerging literary talent. It will ensure that Melbourne remains a city of words and great storytellers well into the future.

The office will oversee, coordinate and promote Melbourne as a City of Literature and represent Melbourne in the UNESCO Creative Cities network. It is an exciting collaboration between the Melbourne City Council and the State Government.

Melbourne put on an astounding show in July as host of the largest health conference ever held in Australia: AIDS 2014. We put on a cultural program for delegates and locals of 160 events including exhibitions, concerts and theatre shows. We also arranged for 45 of the city’s most prominent buildings to be floodlit red at night including Arts Centre Melbourne, Parliament House, Melbourne Town Hall and the Melbourne Star Observation Wheel.

Melbourne’s creative prowess will be on full display in coming weeks with the always opulent Melbourne Spring Fashion Week, the diverse offerings of the Melbourne Fringe Festival, the prestigious Melbourne Writer’s Festival and the always interesting programming at Arts House in North Melbourne.

At the City of Melbourne, we also cater for our younger residents and visitors with a fabulous program at our ArtPlay facility: Australia’s only arts centre for children. In August, ArtPlay will put on The Big Family Sing, which provides an opportunity for families to explore the basics of group and harmony signing and, in September, a new show for 4–18 month-olds called Sally’s Chance. I might have to get little Henry along to that one!

The Arts are important to Melbourne. In June, we released the new Arts Strategy 2014–17: a blueprint to guide our work in the arts for the next three years. The City of Melbourne plays a significant role in Melbourne’s arts scene and this strategy outlines how we will continue to do so by providing support, funding, spaces and collaborative opportunities for artists and organisations.

No matter your age, level or nature of skill or degree of involvement, Melbourne has something for everyone.

Robert Doyle, Lord Mayor @LordMayorMelb

Cover: The garment featured on our cover was created by Melbourne School of Fashion student Brendan Smith. It was one of his final year pieces and debuted on the student runway at MSFW: Emerging 2013.

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OUR LIBRARIES

MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE Libraries are not just places to borrow books. They’re community hubs where people can meet, have fun, discover new ideas and foster a love for lifelong learning.

‘Libraries are the most empowering pieces of community infrastructure that any Council can provide and the City of Melbourne has provided five,’ said Future Melbourne (Knowledge City) Committee Chair, Councillor Jackie Watts.

Across the city our libraries include: City Library, North Melbourne and East Melbourne Library, Southbank Library at Boyd and our newest library for the Docklands community, Library at The Dock.

Of course, there’s also our virtual library – you can borrow books online 24/7 without leaving home.

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‘... the most empowering pieces of community infrastructure that any Council can provide ...’

City Library has a gallery space, which includes a screen for art projections or short films, plus a piano that anyone can play.

Every library has game play facilities.

New children’s section

The top level at Library at The Dock offers table tennis on the terrace, graphic design in the MacLab, high end recording and editing facilities and creative technology work in the makerspace.

Future Melbourne (People City) Committee Chair, Councillor Richard Foster said, ‘our much loved libraries are dynamic community hubs for people from all walks of life to enjoy. They are part of our continuing commitment to deliver new, quality services to our growing population.’

The book collection at Southbank Library at Boyd and Library at The Dock are arranged using a bookshop style.

But it’s not just what’s going on inside, even our library buildings are unique, with Southbank Library at Boyd being set in the old JH Boyd Girls School and Library at The Dock, which has a six green star rating from the Energy Council of Australia.

Some of the most popular fiction books are Michelle de Kretser’s Questions of Travel, Graeme Simsion’s The Rosie Project and Hannah Kent’s Burial Rites.

There are so many things to experience and enjoy about our libraries, sign up for a free library card at any of our locations today.

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Interactive books at Library at The Dock

OPEN DATA At the City of Melbourne we collect a vast amount of municipal data and we are now sharing this data with the community in easily available formats.

We have a commitment to be one of the most transparent and accessible councils, sharing our data to help improve public services and support the community. This is a trend that’s happening across growing ranks of government organisations, both in Australia and overseas.

In May 2014, we commenced an open data program, enabling anyone to freely view and download over 50 Council-owned data sets via a pilot online platform. These data sets, including locations of public artwork, on-street parking bays and pedestrian movements, can be used for research, to develop applications and might even help create a new business.

In the past year our libraries have loaned 1,223,118 print books, 24,040 eBooks and 13,843 eAudiobooks.

Recently a series of community workshops and events allowed us to gather feedback on the pilot online platform and explore innovative ways our data could be used.

There will always be information that won’t be released, as we have a duty to obey the law when it comes to commercial copyright, security concerns and protecting the privacy of individuals. As part of the program, we are also developing an open data policy.

By providing high-quality data and information in open formats, we want to encourage our community to be innovative and creative. Data is online now and will continue to be released, so take a look.

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YOUR SAY

LETTER OF THE MONTH GARDEN CITY I have low vision and my friend is vision impaired. On a recent trip to the city we discovered that the signage on the light poles in and around Swanston Street are in braille.

I would like to congratulate the City of Melbourne on doing this because it’s very helpful and well overdue. It’s a great initiative and I encourage the City Of Melbourne to continue with the braille signs and letting people know to encourage other city councils to do the same. It is very helpful and very clear, and really well designed.

Mr Simon Chong, Heidelberg.

We feature letters from our readers, so please share with us at melbournenews@melbourne.vic.gov.au

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Can you tell me about rates this year?

You can pay your rates online by mail, BPAY, direct debit, phone with a Visa or MasterCard, or at the Melbourne Town Hall 7.30am and 5pm Monday to Friday.

A city that encourages and inspires all who visit it, #Melbourne most liveable city in the world. @cityofmelbourne @PRASAD_SALVI

@JENBYGRAVE

The value of your property is used to calculate your rates and 2014 is a revaluation year. This means there is a redistribution of the rates, based on changes to property values over the past two years.

Wow. #libraryatthedock is spectacular. Congratulations @cityofmelbourne. What a town for readers and writers this is.

@cityofmelbourne Didn’t know the city had a coat of arms; that’s awesome!! @ALL_NATIONS

@MMCCWILL

The Fire Services Property Levy on your notice funds the Metropolitan Fire and Emergency Services Board and the Country Fire Authority. All Victorian property owners make an annual contribution via their rates. Councils collect the levy on behalf of the State Government.

I’m glad to see common sense has prevailed and @cityofmelbourne is lifting its ban on food trucks.

Should expand further, i.e. to Docklands.

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@clareannetteoh I spent yesterday afternoon in the City of Melbourne library. They had a live pianist! @ELEANORCOLLA

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PARTICIPATE MELBOURNE 10 YEAR FINANCIAL PLAN PREPARING FOR OUR CITY’S GROWTH How can we remain one of the world’s most liveable cities while addressing future financial challenges?

We are creating our first ever 10 year financial plan and actively involving our community in the decision making.

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We are working with the community through broader community engagement and via our first People’s Panel made up of a range of Melburnians like you. The panel will make recommendations on behalf of the broader community to Council.

If you want to help inform Council’s spending and revenue priorities over the next decade, join us online at Participate Melbourne and use our online financial tool to show us what’s important to you.

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RESIDENTIAL ZONES We’ve drafted a planning scheme amendment to introduce new residential zones in the City of Melbourne. The proposed zoning is based on feedback you gave us in March 2014.

The draft amendment can be viewed on Participate Melbourne, your feedback is welcome until 29 August 2014 and will be looked at by the Residential Zones Standing Advisory Committee.

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CITY NEWS

CREATING MELBOURNE WITH US

It’s free, easy, interesting and best of all you are helping us create Melbourne.

Our online forum, Participate Melbourne is proving to be a hit, with over 1600 Melbournians joining the conversation since its 2013 launch.

Participate Melbourne is part of our commitment to being more accessible, transparent and responsive. The online community complements our existing engagement activities and supports our strong track record of engaging with you on the things that matter.

Participate Melbourne makes it easy for people to learn about and provide feedback on some of our most important projects, such as the Queen Victoria Market renewal and the new Arts Strategy. It provides information about how feedback has been used and how it has helped guide the project.

To date, feedback has shaped a number of significant projects, including Swanston Street redevelopment, the Urban Forest Strategy and Princes Bridge bike lanes.

It is simple to join the online conversation and by registering, you can stay up-to-date with new projects and the progress of existing projects.

It’s free, easy, interesting and best of all you are helping us create an even better Melbourne.

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BREATHE EASIER City residents can now breathe easier with our smoke-free program, part of the City of Melbourne’s four-year priority to protect the community from passive smoking.

Council’s 2014–15 Annual Plan and Budget includes approximately $340,000 to extend our smoke-free areas to up to six locations across the municipality.

Council is now considering which city locations should become smoke-free areas and consultation with relevant stakeholders will commence shortly.

The Causeway

Future Melbourne (People City) Councillor Richard Foster said, ‘there was clear support

for smoke-free areas as demonstrated by an earlier trial at The Causeway.’

‘Surveys conducted during The Causeway trial showed that only 5 per cent of those surveyed thought the ban “was not good” when asked for their feedback.’

‘In response to this community sentiment, The Causeway is now the City of Melbourne’s first smoke-free laneway,’ said Cr Foster.

The health risks of smoking are well known: Quit Victoria says research has found second-hand smoke or passive smoking causes heart disease and lung cancer. Recent Cancer Council Victoria data revealed regular smoking rates in Victoria have dropped to a record low of 13.3 per cent.

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A PROSPEROUS CITY

Haihe River, Tianjin

TRADE AND INVESTMENT WITH NORTH EAST CHINA

‘The Tianjin office is currently assisting Melbourne organisations explore specific opportunities in the education, clean technology, life science and medical devices sectors ...’

Tianjin is one of China’s economic powerhouse cities, home to more than 13 million people and we are the only Australian local government to have an office in China since 1998.

The Melbourne Office Tianjin is the City of Melbourne’s dedicated resource designed to facilitate trade, investment, civic and educational exchange between the two cities and has a wealth of business experience and investment opportunities.

The Melbourne Office Tianjin is an extension of the Melbourne – Tianjin sister city relationship established in 1980.

Earlier this year we continued to strengthen our connections with a business mission to Beijing, Tianjin and Osaka with a focus on key industry sectors sustainability, knowledge and innovation.

‘Melbourne’s presence in Tianjin has created a wide range of business, intergovernmental, cultural and people-to-people relationships. These long standing connections have in turn opened up many opportunities for Melbourne-based businesses,’ said Future Melbourne (Economic Development) Committee Chair, Councillor Kevin Louey.

‘The Tianjin office is currently assisting Melbourne organisations explore specific opportunities in the education, clean technology, life science and medical devices sectors.

This is a great way for Melbourne businesses to take their products to the world and forge alliances based on mutual respect and an understanding of what Melbourne has to offer,’ said Cr Louey.

‘This is a great way for Melbourne businesses to take their products to the world and forge alliances…’

Today, established programs and partnerships involving our sister cities and regular business missions are delivering real benefits, encouraging our local economy to be more sustainable, resilient and globally connected - a key to Melbourne’s future prosperity.

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SWEET HOME By 2031, our city’s population will reach almost 200,000.

The challenge is how do we address the housing needs of our growing city?

Future Melbourne (Planning) Committee Chair, Councillor Ken Ong, said that high density shouldn’t mean lower quality, ‘As our city gets bigger, our apartments don’t need to get smaller. It’s important to our quality of life that homes are affordable and well designed.’

Our new Homes for People – Housing Strategy 2014 – 18, will look at ways we can improve the affordability and design of housing to meet the diverse needs of our residents.

Earlier in the year, our strategy was released to the community to kick-start discussions on its three main goals: • To provide more affordable homes for low and moderate income earners.

• To improve the design and environmental performance of all new apartments.

• Ensuring the community is equipped with the knowledge and information they need about good quality housing.

‘When housing costs outpace income growth, the risk of homelessness increases. We are considering a range of actions to address housing affordability and to meet the diverse housing needs of our residents,’ said Cr Ong. Some of the planned actions in the draft include: • Requiring that 15 per cent of all new homes in the city’s key growth areas are affordable housing.

• Putting bonuses in place to encourage development of affordable housing through the planning scheme in key growth areas.

Kat lives in a studio apartment in the Hoddle Grid

• Working with the Office of the Victoria Government Architect and other stakeholders to deliver Victorian Apartment Design Standards.

• Developing a campaign to raise community awareness around good housing.

‘As a Council, we are responsible for building approvals, urban planning and development processes but we can’t do this alone.

Other levels of government, developers, investors and residents are all part of the discussion and solution. We are considering submissions received on the draft and the final strategy will be released by the end of the year,’ said Cr Ong. FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT

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H&M EXPERIENCE A few months ago global giant H&M opened its doors to thousands of delighted Melbourne shoppers.

Melbourne spoke to H&M Australian Country Manager Hans Andersson about Australia’s H&M store.

‘We’d been searching for three and half years when the lease to the GPO building came up. It’s such an iconic building and with 5,000 square metres over threestories we are able to display our entire collection,’ said Mr Andersson.

H&M is part of an increasing number of global retailers attracted to Melbourne’s vibrant fashion scene, including Zara and Uniqlo. Mr Andersson sees this as a positive step.

‘I think retail revitalisation in the city is a positive move. Shopping has become an important part of tourism. It’s what people do when they are on holiday, so it was good to hear that retail trading hours in parts of the city are now to 7pm nightly.’

Mr Andersson has also found a lot of support for the new store.

‘The City of Melbourne and Melbourne Heritage have been supportive. We have also made some good connections with Universities including RMIT’s design faculty.

Australian designers are interesting and there may be collaborations in the future.

‘I am excited H&M is here I think it’s really going to add colour and excitement to Melbourne’s retail experience,’ said Mr Andersson.

H&M Australian Country Manager Hans Andersson

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SPRING FASHION IN MELBOURNE As Melbourne welcomes the first burst of spring, our streets awaken with colour and vibrancy for 2014 Melbourne Spring Fashion Week (MSFW).

MSFW will draw on upcoming spring/summer trends showcasing fresh directional looks and enduring classics, giving rise to contemporary collections from Australia’s leading designers and brands.

Marketing Melbourne portfolio Chair, Councillor Beverley Pinder-Mortimer says MSFW provides the opportunity to explore our unique city’s creative design and retail landscape. ‘Through a diverse and carefully curated program, MSFW gives Melburnians and visitors direct access to our city’s most innovative and gifted designers and retailers,’ said Cr Pinder-Mortimer.

Proudly presented by the City of Melbourne, MSFW is the hallmark consumer fashion event of the season, showcasing Melbourne as an iconic destination for fashion, retail, art and hospitality.

30 AUGUST - 7 SEPTEMBER MSFW HIGHLIGHTS MSFW: HUB 30 AUGUST - 7 SEPTEMBER City Square will soon become the MSFW: Hub. Positioned in the heart of the city, this pop-up space will provide access to the best in fashion, beauty and style.

Open day and night, catch free daily runways, entertainment and workshops from Melbourne’s hottest retailers and designers. Catch up with friends between events at the MSFW: Hub bar and see the likes of Gossling, Yeo and the Pierce Brothers take to the stage.

MSFW: MR 4 SEPTEMBER MSFW: Mr will return to the MSFW: Hub with events dedicated to men’s fashion and lifestyle. MSFW: Mr offers up the latest in men’s fashion through runways, free style workshops and an evening of live entertainment from Edd Fisher.

MSFW: DESIGNER 2 - 5 SEPTEMBER Presented over four nights at the prestigious Melbourne Town Hall, Melbourne designers hold a strong runway presence at MSFW: Designer.

Beautifully curated runways will feature breathtaking couture, minimal silhouettes, romantic classics and contemporary street looks from the likes of Carla Zampatti, Carly Hunter, Thurley and Limedrop. Tickets start from $35.

MSFW: EMERGING 31 AUGUST, 6 AND 7 SEPTEMBER

‘MSFW GIVES MELBURNIANS AND VISITORS DIRECT ACCESS TO OUR CITY’S MOST INNOVATIVE AND GIFTED DESIGNERS AND RETAILERS ...’

Celebrate the launch of the exciting 2014 program at MSFW: Opening Night. Witness some of Australia’s most prominent, inspirational designers and Melbourne’s newest wave of design talent.

Explore runways, retail and music and make the MSFW: Hub Bar your regular throughout this diverse and creative nine day program of events.

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Tomorrow’s household names hit the runway in two presentations as part of MSFW: Emerging. Students hail from RMIT University, Melbourne School of Fashion, Box Hill Institute, Kangan Institute and Whitehouse Institute of Design, Australia.

MSFW also gives you the opportunity to support Melbourne’s emerging local makers at the Emerging Designer Market on 31 August and 7 September at the MSFW: Hub.

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MSFW: INDUSTRY 1 SEPTEMBER Be exposed to a full day of industry knowledge from high-profile experts on a variety of business related topics affecting the fashion and retail industry.

MSFW:

OPENING NIGHT

Learn about successful brand strategies and how to keep your customers engaged from the likes of Yasmin Sewell, Gordon Devin (Lululemon), Jodie Fox (Shoes of Prey) and jewellery designer Emily Green.

29 AUGUST Celebrate the launch of this year’s spectacular Melbourne Spring Fashion Week at MSFW: Opening Night, a new event for 2014.

Participants can attend the full day seminar or purchase a morning or afternoon pass. Tickets are $150 (full day) and $85 (morning or afternoon).

MSFW: Opening Night promises to be the ultimate shopping experience with key retail partners opening late across the city. MSFW: Opening Night Major Partner, Emporium Melbourne and supporting partners Melbourne Central, H&M, The Strand, QV, Russell Place and Bourke Street Hill will all take part.

MSFW: CURATED 30 AUGUST - 7 SEPTEMBER Over 30 events make up MSFW: Curated – a window into Melbourne fashion, art, culture, design and film. Discover the cultural heart of Australia and attend a mix of free and ticketed activities in city laneways, bars and venues.

Make a night of it. Leave the office behind and embark on a Friday night shopping fix. Map your own retail trail, browse the latest spring/summer collections from all your favourite brands and take advantage of the many exclusive in-store retail offers.

From 30 August to 7 September 2014 MSFW is set to invigorate the fashion capital. Celebrate our city’s connection to fashion and retail with the many exciting uniquely Melbourne events and activities.

Experience roving entertainment and indulge in Melbourne’s vast culinary delights. Enjoy top brands on pop-up runways, check out live photo shoots, and participate in style workshops and in-store activities.

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Finish your night at Emporium Melbourne with a toast to MSFW14.

LIMEDROP’S CLEA GARRICK At this year’s MSFW, Melbourne spoke with Limedrop designer Clea Garrick.

What are you most looking forward to at MSFW this year?

I love the buzz in Melbourne during MSFW. There’s a lot of excitement as City Square transforms to become MSFW: Hub and fashionistas line up to see the designer runways. I’m really looking forward to our Limedrop group show in the gorgeous Town Hall and the Emerging Designer Market, where people can buy designs directly from the designers.

Clea Garrick

What is your favourite MSFW memory?

My favourite MSFW memory is walking into Melbourne Town Hall ahead of our runway to see the Limedrop gift bags lining all guest seats. Together with the City of Melbourne, we made colourful floral Limedrop bags for all MSFW: Designer series runways. They were then reused by runway goers and spotted throughout the city for months afterwards!

What makes the Melbourne fashion scene unique?

Melbourne is the fashion capital and Melburnians are confident in dressing in their own personal style.

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EMERGINGARTS The big red letters outside the North Melbourne Town Hall are the first indication that this old stone building is more than a relic from a bygone, boom-time Melbourne. Today the building’s currency is creativity and its inhabitants seek to enrich the city in an entirely different way.

Established in 2005, Arts House has been making its presence felt in the arts community for almost a decade. Like many quintessentially Melbourne attractions, it’s a little off the beaten track, it’s reaching for the edge of edgy and everyone wants to copy it.

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While Melbourne has always had a thriving arts scene, striking out with Australia’s first public art museum (the National Gallery of Victoria opened in 1861), there was a distinct void when it came to generating original performance works.

To be creative you need new ideas, but ideas can be fragile and fleeting, which is where an organisation like the City of Melbourne can help. The Council’s goal to be ‘a creative city’ recognises that creativity is not something you just find, or buy. Creativity needs a place and a space where risks can be taken, and support given to bring new ideas to fruition.

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ARTS HOUSE: SEASON 2 RIDICULOUSMOUS 12 TO 16 NOVEMBER

ANTONY HAMILTON 20 TO 24 AUGUST

GOING NOWHERE 21 TO 23 NOVEMBER

ARTS STRATEGY 2014-17 The City of Melbourne has just released its Arts Strategy 2014–17.

The strategy was developed following a consultation process in which the community and the arts sector were asked what they loved about the arts in Melbourne and what role Council should play in the arts. ‘The community told us and we listened and we now have a brave, new Arts Strategy to underpin our work over the next three years’, said Cr Leppert.

In 2014 the City of Melbourne will spend more than $14 million to support artists and arts events in Melbourne to ensure the city’s distinctive culture of artmaking and community participation thrives into the future. ‘This investment in the arts is an investment in the social and cultural capital of the city’, said Cr Leppert. ‘It also has an added economic benefit by stimulating employment in allied industries and of course it all adds to the overall vibrancy of Melbourne’.

Creativity needs a place and a space where risks can be taken, and support given to bring new ideas to fruition.

Arts House’s creative development program CultureLAB is one such vehicle.

Each year CultureLAB has an intake of candidates with creative ideas worthy of further exploration. Those selected are provided with time and space for exploration, research, workshopping and rehearsal, with the ultimate aim of staging the finished work at Arts House, or one of its bi-annual festivals: Dance Massive and the Festival of Live Art (also known as FOLA). However, such an outcome is not essential.

‘It’s important we support artists to be as adventurous, brave and dynamic as possible’ In 2013, Art House alumni received 14 nominations in the Green Room Awards, Melbourne’s premier arts awards.

International recognition followed when

Tramway, a contemporary visual and performing arts venue in the Scottish city of Glasgow, staged eight pieces of work in June and July 2014. Featured works included Lucy Guerin Inc’s Conversation Piece and Stephanie Lake and Robin Fox’s A Small Prometheus, both of which had premiered at Arts House.

‘It’s an exciting time for emerging artists in Melbourne’, said Future Melbourne portfolio Chair (Arts and Culture) Rohan Leppert.

‘To see work developed here travel to new audiences in Glasgow, is a tribute to Arts House as a collective and an endorsement of our Arts Strategy’.

State and federal arts funding always plays an important role in the Melbourne arts scene, but the City of Melbourne’s instigation of, and ongoing investment in, the development of original work has made Melbourne the hub of Australia’s emerging artists’ scene. Within this context, the Council has significantly increased funding for Arts House and its associated programs for the 2014–15 financial year.

‘It’s important we support artists to be as adventurous, brave and dynamic as possible’, said Cr Leppert. ‘Adventurist artists appeal to adventurous audiences and we’re finding more and more that audiences like to be surprised and like to watch an original product. Today Arts House has well and truly come into its own as the home of emerging and contemporary art’.

Melbourne would not be the city it is today without its active creative community. ‘The arts make a crucial contribution to the city’s liveability, wellbeing and identity’, said Cr Leppert, ‘and the City of Melbourne plays an important role in Melbourne’s arts scene and we will continue to do so by providing support, funding, spaces and collaborative opportunities for artists and organisations’.

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EVENTS CALENDAR

A FEW OF OUR FAVOURITE THINGS

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City Gallery In exhibition Page Not Found, discover lost pasts in Sands and McDougall’s famous Melbourne Directory (1857 – 1974) explored by writer Andrew Stephens and illustrator Oslo Davis. The exhibition reveals how this rich, lost history of Melbourne was recorded, collected and published into one annually published book.

20 AUG TO 24 AUG KEEP EVERYTHING Arts House, North Melbourne Town Hall Arts House’s second season in 2014 opens with the blisteringly good production Keep Everything from Chunky Move dance company, choreographed by Melbourne’s own choreographic wunderkind Antony Hamilton. Be sure to check out what truly will be a remarkable display of culture and art.

Melbourne Showgrounds The Expo will provide young people with information, support and advice on youth issues, along with career and work life information. Over 8500 young people will be entertained with music, dance, celebrity appearances and lots of fun.

FRIDAY NIGHT FIREWORKS AT DOCKLANDS Start your weekend with a bang every Friday in August.

Free entertainment from 6pm Fireworks light up the sky at 7pm

Come and celebrate Melbourne’s 179th birthday. Family fun includes a free flag raising ceremony, a free concert at Fed Square, the Urban Explorer, Cheers! for Melbourne Day, and other great events. Enter competitions and promotions and learn about Melbourne’s foundation day in 1835.

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MELBOURNE REGATTA – BLESSING OF THE FLEET Victoria Harbour/Harbour Esplanade

22 AUG TO 24 AUG NATIONAL SCIENCE WEEK – CITY SCIENCE EVENTS

Daffodil Day

22 AUG TO 24 AUG DAFFODIL DAY’S GARDEN OF HOPE Southbank Spillway When you enter Daffodil Day’s Garden of Hope be greeted by a field of daffodils, write messages of hope, love or remembrance and tie them to our illuminated tree of hope. Have your photo taken with our cuddly mascot, Dougal Bear and walk down our beautiful mosaic Road of Hope.

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DURING AUGUST MELBOURNE DAY CELEBRATIONS

Queensbridge Square, Queen Vic Market On Friday 22 August, boggle your brain with the amazing science at Market of the Mind. On Sunday 24 August the whole family can explore the links between food, science, technology and the environment at Living Science at the Market. Both events are free.

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To celebrate Melbourne Day, Father Bob will be performing the blessing of the fleet.

Docklands will host a flotilla of vessels, a display of water cannons and the schooner Enterprize will perform a re-enactment of the first landing in period costume. Join in free tours of the harbour and enjoy bands and street entertainment.

31 JUL TO 17 AUG MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL An iconic Melbourne event, the Melbourne International Film Festival takes place annually in the heart of the city, presenting an acclaimed screening program alongside industry and celebratory events.

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PARKINSON’S VICTORIA A WALK IN THE PARK

LIQUID ARCHITECTURE 2014: RBG LASER SHOW BY ROBIN FOX

Federation Square and Alexandra Gardens

Arts House, Meat Market

Parkinson’s Victoria’s A Walk In The Park raises awareness of Parkinson’s and much needed funds to support research into better treatments. Register today at www.parkinsonswalk.com.au and join the Walk at Federation Square on Sunday, 31 August. The celebrations run from 8.30am to 2.30pm. The Walk begins at 11am sharp.

See you there!

Robin Fox’s latest new show is an ecstatic celebration of sound and light. Employing three laser projectors of red, green and blue sound becomes image and image becomes sound in this mind-bending synesthetic experience.

10 SEP TO 13 SEP NURSERY Artplay Sally Chance’s new show for babies aged four to 18 months, Nursery offers an immersive experience of dance and music, carefully designed to invite the babies’ investigation of the people, objects, movements, sounds and word scapes within it.

MELBOURNE CONVERSATIONS Melbourne Conversations is a series of free talks on current and challenging issues that influence Melbourne’s intellectual culture, creativity, liveability and sustainability FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT

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AFL Grand Final Parade

SPORT DURING AUG PLAYING LOCAL Looking to join a sports club? Summer clubs commence pre-season training across all our sports fields.

29 AUG TO 26 SEP VANS NIGHT SESSIONS Riverslide Park From 6pm to 10.30pm come along and enjoy free skating competitions on the night with giveaways, prizes, barbeque, music and good times.

22 SEP TO 26 SEP AFL LIVE SITE AND AFL GRAND FINAL PARADE – SUPPORTED BY THE CITY OF MELBOURNE Federation Square Come along to the AFL Grand Final Action at Federation Square during Grand Final Week and meet some of the game’s biggest stars. With children’s activities, live music, a fashion parade and grand final replays. The week promises to be a celebration of the great game, culminating with the AFL Grand Final Parade. You will get the opportunity to see the two teams competing in the AFL Grand Final upclose on the steps of the Old Treasury Building.

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SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAMS School holiday programs commence across many of our recreation centres including the Carlton Baths Recreation Centre.

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Tony and Alan at the new Fed Square Men’s Shed

BUILDING FRIENDSHIPS

AT THE MEN’S SHED The City of Melbourne’s second dedicated Men’s Shed is now located right in the heart of the city at Federation Square.

The first Men’s Shed was set up in Carlton four years ago and operates from a community workshop at the base of a highrise public housing tower off Lygon Street.

It runs art projects, furniture repairs and other group activities and is popular with local residents.

Geoff Kennedy, Supervisor at the Men’s Shed in Carlton said, ‘activities focus on both personal projects and the repair of furniture for people on low incomes.

Many members have found great personal satisfaction in providing assistance to others and discovering new skills at the Men’s Shed. It’s really good news to hear we now have a second Men’s Shed as well.’

Future Melbourne (People City) Councillor Richard Foster expressed the City of

Melbourne’s support and appreciation for the initiative, ‘for the Fed Square Men’s Shed we are contributing $160,000 over five years which includes the space fit out, rental subsidy and contribution to fit out.

The Victorian Government is also funding $60,000 for capital works. This second Men’s Shed strengthens our commitment to supporting the health and wellbeing of our residents.’

Tony Bright, Chair of Melbourne’s Men’s Shed sees Men’s Sheds as creating a pathway into a support network, ‘Men’s Sheds are places open to everyone, where members can come together, learn and build friendships while participating in hands-on projects that combine woodwork, metal work and new social experiences related to health promotion.’

‘Often men feel reluctant to discuss their feelings and emotions publicly, this behaviour leads to poorer health outcomes.

At the Men’s Shed, they can come along for

‘This second Men’s Shed strengthens our commitment to supporting the health and wellbeing of our residents.’ a chat and express emotions while tinkering with equipment and working on projects.

‘Current Men’s Shed activities at the new Fed Square location include gardening at the Pop Up Patch, making children’s toys for the Royal Children’s Hospital, a social hub and a weekly urban walking group supported by the Heart Foundation, there’s loads to get involved in,’ said Tony.

MEN’S SHED FED SQUARE Open from 10am Monday Level 1, Carpark, Federation Square MEN’S SHED CARLTON Thursday and Friday 10am - 5pm 510 Lygon Street, Carlton info@melbournemensshed.org FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT

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SUPER STYLING Sally Mackinnon always knew she had a natural eye for fashion. In 2007 she took the plunge, establishing Styled

by Sally and becoming a professional stylist.

‘I enjoy being based in the city; it gives me great scope for working with a broad range of clientele. My clients vary in age and gender and come from many different backgrounds and I also help corporate business dress for success. For me it’s about finding styles to suit a client’s body shape and helping to give them the confidence to push their style outside their 14

comfort zone, it can really change the way people see themselves.

‘Working in the CBD is fantastic; it’s an easy place to get around. I think having the high street brands such as Zara and H&M in the city retail sector is great for the city, bringing in the crowds both local and interstate, increasing competition and developing an international flavour to Melbourne’s fashion scene,’ said Sally.

Sally couldn’t imagine working and living anywhere else. ‘I love the city buzz, it’s so busy and hectic and the wonderful diversity of people, it makes every day interesting.’

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Sally Mackinnon

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SIGNALING THE FUTURE

UNIQUE AND VIBRANT YOUTH ARTS PROGRAM SIGNAL IS CHANGING THE FUTURE FOR MELBOURNE’S NEWEST ARTS PROFESSIONALS.

The Signal program is developed in collaboration with the Signal Curators, a group of young people aged between 13 to 25 years who are passionate about arts and curatorship The Signal Curators work closely with Signal staff and artists and are exposed to different curatorial and programming approaches from key arts and cultural institutions.

Visual artist Kendall Manz has been part of the Signal Curators for one and half years.

‘I am studying arts at university and went to a (Signal) workshop to find out more. Signal has a relaxed, collaborative atmosphere that I really like. It’s less about the product and more about the people.

‘There’s a real sense of young people being involved at every level.

Even the Signal panel is made up of young people who decide which artists are chosen to run workshops ...’

Kendall Manz

SOFT

‘I really enjoy meeting artists and decided to become part of the Signal Curators and continue collaborating with others. We are working towards our major exhibition Soft and have organised and produced the artwork ourselves,’ said Kendall.

SOFT FOCUS, SOFT AIR, SOFT SPACES, SOFTLY SPOKEN, SOFT TOUCH. Emerging Signal artists will respond to the idea of soft to create sensory works that incorporate the tangible.

Aoife Billings is another young artist and curator who has been involved with Signal, since it began in 2009.

‘I love Signal I can’t talk it up enough.

It’s been great belonging to a youth arts community. As an artist, Signal has given me the experience to set up my own handmade clothing range called Bats of Leisure as part of an art collective. I am also a member of the Signal Curators group and very excited about our upcoming exhibition Soft.

‘There’s a real sense of young people being involved at every level. Even the Signal panel is made up of young people who decide which artists are chosen to run workshops.

Signal also encourages leadership and with their support, I have taken the next step and recently ran my first workshop.

EXHIBITION

This group show includes photography, projection, painting, textiles and ceramics.

OPENING EVENT Thursday 2 October, 5pm Aoife Billings

‘Signal has opened up a whole range of opportunities for me. I encourage anyone interested to go online and find out more,’ said Aoife.

Signal is a City of Melbourne initiative.

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EXHIBITION Thursday 2 - 4 October, 12pm - 6pm VENUE Fort Delta, Capitol Arcade COST Free SOFT is presented by the Signal curators as part of Fringe Festival 2014.

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FOLK OF THE FAIRIES’ TREE While generations of Melburnians have loved the magical fairies, imps and creatures on the Fairies’ Tree in the Fitzroy Gardens, not everyone is aware of its flamboyant creator and Melbourne icon Ola Cohn, who died in 1964.

This is about to change with the release of her autobiography, sixty years after it was written. A Way with the Fairies: The Lost Story of Sculptor Ola Cohn is edited and introduced by historian Dr Barbara Lemon.

Barbara discovered Ola’s remarkable life story in the Australian manuscripts collection at the State Library of Victoria, and was awarded a creative fellowship to prepare it for publication.

Fairies’ Tree in the Fitzroy Gardens

‘The State Library holds Ola’s original manuscript along with a wonderful collection of newspaper clippings, speeches and photographs,’ Dr Lemon said.

‘The more I discovered about Ola, the more I wanted to learn. She was a fascinating character and a pioneer of modernist sculpture in Australia. The Fairies’ Tree was inspired by the Eflin Oak carvings in England and Ola decided to create an Australian version. It took her three years part-time to carve the work during the depression era, with no funding or assistance. She wrote children’s stories to accompany the carvings which have also been republished,’ Dr Lemon said.

Today the City of Melbourne is responsible for the ongoing conservation of the Fairies’ Tree. ‘The tree has been capped and the wood treated. The carvings are regularly repainted ensuring that future generations will continue to enjoy this remarkable sculpture and gift to all the children of Melbourne,’ said Barbara.

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FLOURISHING COMMUNITIES Docklands is a world-class sustainable development and significant public space that complements existing central city infrastructure. With access to freeways and public transport, Docklands has a vibrant community culture attracting people from a diversity of backgrounds and professions to enjoy all that Docklands has to offer. The Docklands Community Garden is a unique part of this.

‘I remember being really impressed that there were people from all walks of life, happily giving their time and energy to the garden.

It’s in a fantastic location with wide paths and raised beds so that older people and people with disabilities can also easily enjoy the space,’ said Krishna Brannigan, local Docklands resident and passionate garden supporter.

‘... people from all walks of life, happily giving their time and energy ...’

Docklands Coordination Committee Co-Chair, Councillor Kevin Louey agreed, ‘the Docklands Community Garden is just one of a number of important infrastructure initiatives being introduced by the City of Melbourne at Docklands. It’s part of the our longterm vision for the area as we work with residents and businesses to create a liveable, sustainable and prosperous local community.

Docklands is a unique destination that combines living with business, services, health, heritage and culture.’

To ensure the future of community gardens in the urban landscape, we have a community garden policy and guidelines now available on our website which will set out key aspects for residents and groups to consider when establishing a community garden in the municipality.

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Krishna enjoys visiting the Docklands Community Garden

Future Melbourne (People City) Councillor Richard Foster said ‘through careful design and management, community gardens enhance public health, wellbeing and local food security. The Docklands Community Garden is a great example of how this can be achieved. It brings people together and helps build a stronger sense of community. The City of Melbourne’s policy on community gardens aims to build partnerships and provide information on the management and operation of community gardens. It also covers how the City of Melbourne will assess requests for new gardens.’

For Krishna, Council’s ongoing support has been important for the Docklands community.

‘It’s great knowing we have the backing of Council so that our beautiful garden will be enjoyed by many for years to come,’ said Krishna.

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YOUR NEIGHBOURHOOD

‘If you live in a block of units and you hear noises and think something might be wrong, be brave enough to pick up the phone and call the police.’

NEIGHBOURHOOD

WATCH Getting to know your city neighbours will soon be easier under the reinvigorated Neighbourhood Watch program, focusing on city safety and reducing domestic violence.

To support this campaign, Neighbourhood Watch has been actively recruiting ambassadors from a variety of backgrounds and Deputy Lord Mayor Susan Riley was delighted to be offered a role.

‘I remember the Neighbourhood Watch stickers from my childhood.

To me it always meant a safe environment. As Deputy Lord Mayor I wanted to be part of helping to promote this really important program throughout the Melbourne city.’

‘It’s about providing a network that brings community together’ Neighbourhood Watch Victoria CEO Gill Metz, sees Neighbourhood Watch’s new role as improving community resilience.

‘It’s about providing a network that brings community together to improve safety and reduce crime.

Many crimes are opportunistic and Neighbourhood Watch members are more alert and knowledgeable about how to reduce their risk of crime. Belonging to Neighbourhood Watch keeps people active in their community.’

Neighbourhood Watch has also designed new programs to suit city residents.

‘In the city, communities are vertically linked, Neighbourhood Watch is able to operate in different formats and can be tailored to suit established resident groups,’ CEO Gill Metz said.

Deputy Lord Mayor Susan Riley is enthusiastic about her awareness raising activities and spreading the message of prevention.

‘If you live in a block of units and you hear noises and think something might be wrong, be brave enough to pick up the phone and call the police.’

Want to get involved or find out about Neighbourhood Watch in your area?

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Neighbourhood Watch Ambassador and Deputy Lord Mayor Susan Riley

STYLE SMART For 35 years Melbourne institution and master tailor Adriano Carbone has had a passion for tailoring.

‘I can remember being six years old, collecting the chalk-marked fabric off-cuts and making clothing in my father’s studio.’

Adriano Carbone

every garment begins right here in the Block Arcade. It’s well and truly made in Melbourne.

‘For me the focus isn’t fashion but style.

Style is timeless and the garment must be in balance with the body. I have dressed customers with different body types from people in wheelchairs, to people so tall I had to stand on a step to measure them.

Adriano also has a strong customer base in the Melbourne theatre scene.

Adriano began working for his father before moving onto a range of fashion stores until his wife Maria convinced him to take the plunge and go into business.

‘I have created costumes for Jersey Boys, Annie, even Rock of Ages. They give me the fabric, measurements, an idea of what they want and I do the rest.’

‘We started on Elizabeth Street with zero.

Every time we sold something, we would reinvest it back into the business. Ten years ago we moved to the first floor of the Block Arcade and gained retail frontage. Now I have a loyal customer base and between two to eight staff depending on the workload.

Adriano believes that the future of Melbourne retail is looking positive.

‘The City of Melbourne has been very supportive of small businesses and promoting city retail. We all need to continue to buy locally and support our quality small businesses,’ said Adriano.

‘Our point of difference is that we make the whole garment from start to finish and

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MELBOURNE LOVE

IN BRIEF GET ON YOUR BIKE It’s healthier, great for the environment and your budget plus Bicycle Network is giving away 5000 information packs.

The campaign runs for the next 12 months or until all packs are gone. www.bit.ly/MELBstartriding

IMPROVEMENT WORKS Upgrades are being made to the Flemington Road Oval in Royal Park and the Princes Park southern sports area.

These are part of a program relocating sports clubs impacted by the Victorian Government’s East West Link project.

RIDING HIGH

The first thing people see when they visit ArtPlay’s new Pony Cafe is the smiling faces of co-founders and directors Katarina and Christine.

‘Look at where we are in Birrarung Marr; green hills on one side, children’s park on the other. I can hear the birds in the morning and the bells in the afternoon. It’s an oasis,’ Christine said.

Recently ArtPlay celebrated its 10 year birthday and was looking for a cafe to support the event. Wild Horse Cafe, a pop up mobile cafe since 2012, was asked to cater and it went so well that Christine and Katarina were then invited to set up a an additional new permanent cafe called Pony.

‘ArtPlay staff have been so supportive and parents regularly come over and tell us that they have been waiting for a café like ours,’ Katarina said.

‘We have adapted our menu, offering kids-sized portions and simple food with quality ingredients. We love ArtPlay’s whole philosophy of encouraging children to explore their creativity and we work hard to complement the existing space.

Flemington Road Oval includes new irrigation and drainage, drought tolerant turf and a new turf cricket wicket. Plans are underway for the addition of a pavilion and sports lighting later in 2014­­­–15.

Left to right co-founders and directors Katarina and Christine

up Patch about growing our own herbs and vegetables,’ Christine said.

When asked what they love about Melbourne, the duo are enthusiastic.

‘We love ArtPlay’s whole philosophy of encouraging children to explore their creativity...’

‘We love it. Melbourne is such a great city and Melburnians are passionate about new ideas, food, and practices. To have spaces like Birrarung Marr, where we can be in the middle of the city and hear children laughing, rather than traffic we are just so lucky,’ Christine and Katarina said.

Pony café is located at Birrarung Marr Park 8am to 4pm weekdays, 9am to 5pm weekends, Closed Monday Heaters and umbrellas provided as needed.

‘We are also making local connections and have already spoken to the Fed Square Pop

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Princes Park works, between Oval One and Crawford Oval, includes new turf, sports lighting, draining and irrigation.

Both are expected to finish late 2014 benefiting sporting clubs and park users. www.bit.ly/MELBparks

SOUTHBANK FARMERS’ MARKET AT BOYD Southbank residents and visitors can now enjoy fresh produce direct from growers and producers. The Market takes place on the first Saturday of each month from 8am–1pm at Boyd, 207 City Road, Southbank. www.bit.ly/MELBcoserv

SAVE TIME ONLINE Our new online booking system makes it easier to apply for handbill or fundraising permits.

The new system lets businesses and charities view available locations and dates, and track their application.

Follow the link to find out about handbills or fundraising permits. www.bit.ly/MELBenter

MUSIC MURAL A new precinct and part of the Regional Rail Link project in West Melbourne, will be renamed Wren Lane in honour of the Wren family who owned and operated Festival Hall for almost 100 years. The new laneway features light box installations of Australian musicians who performed at Festival Hall.

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YOUR COUNCIL The Right Honourable Lord Mayor Robert Doyle

Deputy Lord Mayor Susan Riley

Future Melbourne (Major Projects) Committee Chair

Future Melbourne (Marketing Melbourne) Committee Deputy Chair

9658 9658 lordmayor@melbourne.vic.gov.au

9658 9043 susan.riley@melbourne.vic.gov.au

Cr Richard Foster

Cr Ken Ong

Future Melbourne (People City) Committee Chair

Future Melbourne (Planning) Committee Chair

9658 9056 richard.foster@melbourne.vic.gov.au

9658 9704 ken.ong@melbourne.vic.gov.au

Cr Rohan Leppert

Cr Beverley Pinder-Mortimer

Future Melbourne (Arts and Culture) Committee Chair

Future Melbourne (Marketing Melbourne) Committee Chair

9658 9051 rohan.leppert@melbourne.vic.gov.au

9658 9038 beverley.pinder-mortimer@melbourne.vic.gov.au

Cr Kevin Louey

Cr Jackie Watts

Future Melbourne (Economic Development) Committee Chair, Docklands Coordination Committee Co-Chair

Future Melbourne (Knowledge City) Committee Chair 9658 8580 jackie.watts@melbourne.vic.gov.au

9658 9170 or mobile 0413 960 811 kevin.louey@melbourne.vic.gov.au

Cr Stephen Mayne

Cr Arron Wood

Future Melbourne (Finance and Governance) Committee Chair

Future Melbourne (Environment) Committee Chair

9658 9636 or mobile 0412 106 241 stephen.mayne@melbourne.vic.gov.au

9658 9630 arron.wood@melbourne.vic.gov.au

Cr Cathy Oke

Postal address for all councillors

Future Melbourne (Transport) Committee Chair

City of Melbourne, GPO Box 1603, Melbourne VIC 3001

9658 9086 cathy.oke@melbourne.vic.gov.au

Fax for all councillors 03 9658 9613

COUNCIL MEETINGS All committee meetings are held in: Council Meeting Room, Level 2 Melbourne Town Hall, Swanston Street, Melbourne, except the Docklands Coordination Committee, which is held at: Goods Shed, 710 Collins Street, Docklands, Melbourne.

All council meetings are held in: Council Chamber, (Public Gallery, Level 3) Melbourne Town Hall, Swanston Street, Melbourne.

On occasion, council meetings are rescheduled or special meetings of the committees and council are called.

For upcoming council and committee meeting dates and times, visit melbourne.vic.gov.au Changes to the meeting schedule are published at melbourne.vic.gov.au and on the notice board at the front of the Melbourne Town Hall administration building.

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Future Melbourne Committee Tuesday 12 Aug

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SEPTEMBER 2014 Future Melbourne Committee Tuesday 2 Sept

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Future Melbourne Committee Tuesday 9 Sept

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KIRRA GALLERIES Gallery Director Peter Kolliner’s eyes light up as he shows off his latest display of artworks.

‘I’m so passionate about glass and supporting the artists who create these exquisite pieces. I work closely with the artists, it’s an equal partnership. Being in glass means we are in a niche market and we work hard to continuously improve the profile of Australian contemporary art glass. We have around eight to ten exhibitions each year and are in regular contact with our growing list of glass collectors.’

Kirra Galleries began in 1997 as a small retailer of Australian made glass art and gifts at the Southgate Arts and Leisure Precinct. In 2002 Peter was invited by Federation Square to set up Kirra Galleries in the new Atrium.

‘It’s been such a pleasure watching the business grow and forging new opportunities over my 17 years in business.

I remember visiting the Victoria and Albert Museum in London and noticing that there wasn’t any Australian glass in their collection. I immediately got in contact and as a result they acquired a piece by cameo glass artist Tony Hanning. I was very proud of initiating that acquisition.’

Peter was recognised in the Bronze Category of the Lord Mayor’s Commendations for more than 10 years of service in Melbourne.

‘The Lord Mayor’s Commendations is a great scheme and something for Melbourne businesses to aspire to. It was such a thrill receiving the commendation,’ Peter said.

Above: Peter Kolliner Photo by Donna Stevens

Kirra Galleries is offering a $100 voucher.

For your chance to win, tell us: What do you think of glass as a medium of art?

Send your most creative answer to peter.kolliner@kirra.com by 15 August.

Kirra Galleries is located at Federation Square Galleries

Only the winner will be notified.

The businesses featured on this page are all recipients of the Lord Mayor’s commendations. The commendations recognise the long-term commitment and contribution to the City of Melbourne by Melbourne’s small business proprietors and family-run businesses.

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COMMUNITY GRANTS

INDIGENOUS ARTS MENTORSHIP PROGRAM

Do you have a great idea on how to connect, empower and engage your community?

The City of Melbourne is calling for expressions of interest for the Indigenous Arts Mentorship Program. Open to Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islanders interested in pursuing a career in the arts, the program involves working with a Melbourne arts organisation or festival receiving on-the-job mentoring in arts administration, production or creative practice. Expressions are open Monday 21 July to Monday 1 September.

Then why not apply for one of our community grants?

Applications for 2015 community grants close on Monday 25 August.

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