Divercity #58 August/September 2011

the official newsletter of the city of port phillip | issn 1328-0309 | issue 58 Aug/Sept 2011

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I hope you’ll agree that one of the best things about living in Port Phillip is being close to the foreshore. From Port Melbourne to Elwood, our beaches and promenades are very special places. With this in mind I am pleased to confirm that Council can now proceed to give Marina Reserve — a patch of land between St Kilda Beach and St Kilda Marina — a much needed makeover.

The proposed design is the result of extensive consultation with local residents and foreshore users. Alongside beachside BBQ and picnic areas, walking paths and bike lanes, public toilets and quiet spaces to watch the water, there will be an area for skate boarding for both beginner and elite skaters. Our vision is for the reserve to be a more inviting, safe and fun space for all ages.

As is often the case when we propose change, not everyone in our community has agreed with this proposal. We have carefully considered the concerns raised and in response we will continue to invite your views, particularly on how the Marina Reserve is managed. I am confident that together we can create a place which works for both residents and visitors.

Elsewhere on the foreshore, we are seeking your views on two other critical sites — the St Kilda Triangle and the Port Melbourne waterfront. Your ideas on the future of these very important sites are important to us, so please go to: haveyoursayatportphillip.net.au or call ASSIST 9209 6777 for more details.

This Council is strongly committed to doing what’s needed to prepare for and reduce the impact of climate change. In 2011/12 Council will invest $8.5m on sustainability initiatives.

These climate change initiatives, together with a number of higher charges levied by the state government, have required us to lift rates by 6.5 per cent. This is the first rate increase above CPI in over five years.

We have approved this rate rise because we believe there is a pressing need to increase our investment in preparing for climate change, not only in public infrastructure, but also in increasing your capacity as a community to prepare for the challenges ahead.

Mayor Cr Rachel Powning, City of Port Phillip Council pays its respects to the people and elders, past and present, of Yalukit Willam and the Kulin Nation.

We acknowledge and uphold their relationship to this land.

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Do you want to know where to find op shops, vintage stores, old time haberdasheries, tailors and craft groups in Port Phillip? Are you passionate about re-loved fashion or being creative about sustainability?

Then you’ll be inspired by a new community map started by crafters and vintage fashionistas at the Future Fashion Now event.

Chloe Farmer and Helen Pritchard, Second-Hand-Made

map makers, say the map is a great way to share The Second-Hand-Made map is part of ‘secrets’ about good sources of eco-style in Port Phillip. a local grassroots project called Pictured here at Shelley Panton’s store in Middle Park.

Community Resilience Mapping, organised by Transition Town Port Phillip. The map already has an interesting selection of local treasure troves such as second hand stores, craft markets and local designers.

Contact Transition Town Port Phillip to suggest spots to map, find out more about the project and upcoming mapping workshops, or if you’re interested in featuring the map in store, transitiontownportphillip@gmail.com

Green initiatives and state fees prompt rate rise Port Phillip rates will increase by 6.5 per cent in 2011/12. This is the first rate increase above CPI in over five years and will bring the total rate revenue up to $88.5m, just over half of the Council’s total revenue of $153m.

The rate increase was foreshadowed in the Council budget documents released for public comment in May. The budget pointed to significant extra charges imposed by the state government, including $405,000 waste levy and $148,000 MFB fire levy.

Council has also budgeted for $8.5m investment in sustainability and climate change response. Some of the proposed sustainability initiatives in this budget include: • • • • •

Planting 1,400 new trees ($700,000) South Melbourne Market roof development ($1.5m) The new drainage renewal program ($845,000) Converting public lighting to more sustainable fittings ($500,000) Implementing the Greenhouse Action Plan ($240,000), sustainable transport policies ($215,000), and Climate Adaptation Plan ($190,000) • Continuing the environmental retrofits of Council owned buildings ($500,000) • Continuing the Port Phillip and Bayside Stormwater Harvesting Partnership ($430,000) • Implementing the Integrated Water Management Plan including renewal of irrigation systems ($705,000) The budget also includes an expanded capital works program of $31.9m and includes a number of projects that will enable us to deliver on key policy objectives of providing childcare, improving parks and gardens, pedestrian safety, cycling and walking and improved streetscapes.

Direct debit payment now available Port Phillip is now offering another option to pay your rates and charges. Ratepayers can now pay by direct debit spread over 10 equal instalments with no extra charge.

Direct debit payments can only be made from cheque or savings accounts (not credit cards).

Paying your rates by direct debit is a convenient and easy way for you to ensure that your rates are always paid on time and avoid any interest charges. Council also offers a rate assistance scheme and rebates for eligible pensioners, plus a deferred payment option with a discounted interest rate for eligible pensioners, retirees and cases of hardship. Forms and more information are available at portphillip.vic.gov.au or by calling ASSIST on 9209 6777.

Cover: Sisters L.J. and Danielle run independent toy and book store Three Four Knock at the Door in Nott St, Port Melbourne. Image: Chris Cassar

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Much anticipated makeover for Marina Reserve

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The go ahead has been given for a Council funded makeover of the Marina Reserve area between St Kilda Beach and St Kilda Marina.

The Council wants to transform the under-used 1.8 hectare site into a recreation area for a wide range of activities. The makeover includes an exciting multilevel skate space, beachside BBQ and picnic area, new walking paths and bike lanes, public toilets and quiet spaces to watch the water and skyline views — all set within an expanse of green open space.

Mayor Cr Rachel Powning said this will be an open space for everyone, from picnicking families to skaters of all abilities, from beginners to elite.

‘Our foreshore is shared by the whole community, from walkers to skaters, picnickers to cyclists, older people to young children. We are determined that Marina Reserve will provide something special for all these groups, encouraging them to share this local treasure together.’

The Mayor said she hoped the Marina Reserve would become a much loved part of the St Kilda foreshore.

Next steps are to develop the detailed plan with further input from local residents. Council will facilitate a ‘Friends of Marina Reserve’ for all those interested in making the project a success.

It is anticipated that a detailed design will be ready to tender by late 2011. Construction is due to commence early 2012 with an estimated construction period of 12 to 18 months.

Future Fashion is Now The St Kilda Town Hall came alive on 3 June to mark World Environment Day with a mass of fashionable ideas for sustainability at the Future Fashion Now community event.

A crowd of over 500 watched as students from Elwood College paraded their outfits crafted from recycled materials donated by the Sacred Heart Mission. The Student Design Race, along with outfits from sustainable fashion designers and suppliers in Melbourne, showed us there was nothing frumpy about being sustainable.

In other parts of the town hall people tried knitting workshops, making amazing things out of “flash trash”, and sensational fashion swapping.

If you missed the fashion fun visit enviroehub.com.au for videos, lists of local designers and outlets, and to see the entries from the ‘I Made This — competition’ Facebook page.

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Information, requests, questions and feedback You can visit your local ASSIST at: St Kilda Town Hall - Corner Brighton Road and Carlisle Street, St Kilda South Melbourne Town Hall 208-220 Bank Street, South Melbourne Port Melbourne Town Hall 333 Bay Street, Port Melbourne Telephone 9209 6777 Fax 9536 2722 TTY line 9209 6713 SMS for the hearing impaired 0432 005 405 Email assist@portphillip.vic.gov.au Internet portphillip.vic.gov.au

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Boats and buses link neighbours Recent events organised for those on the Linking Neighbours Seniors Register have all been booked out. There have been two boat trips to Williamstown plus three bus trips to Marysville to see the regrowth and redevelopment since the bushfires.

These trips have assisted older residents to make new friends and catch up with neighbours.

The 10 am weekly coffee groups on Tuesdays at Café De Cuba Elwood, on Wednesdays at PM’s Café Port Melbourne and on Linking Neighbours participants on tour in Marysville talk to Thursdays at the Albert Park Deli Alice Stinear (centre), who lost her house in the bushfires. keep growing in numbers. These have been a great opportunity for neighbours to come together and catch up with each other.

During August, Linking Neighbours are having lunch at the SKYS Learning Centre in South Melbourne. In September there is a spit roast at the Elwood Angling Club.

If you would like to join the Linking Neighbours Seniors Register contact Michael Wood at ASSIST on 9209 6777.

For a translation of the information contained in this edition of Divercity please call the Council’s interpreter service: Chinese 9679 9810 Greek 9679 9811 Russian 9679 9813 Polish 9679 9812 Other languages 9679 9814

Audio recordings Audio recordings of Divercity are available on the Council’s website and on CD from a Port Phillip library. CDs are delivered to 200 vision-impaired residents every issue.

Information included in this magazine is accurate at the time of publishing but may be subject to change.

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Editor: Greg Day gday@edunity.com.au Next deadline: (October/November) 19 August 2011 Writers: Reece Marks, Kathryn McGrath and Greg Day Photography: Chris Cassar, Greg Day and Reece Marks or as credited Design and Production: Mediation Communications Feedback: divercity@portphillip.vic.gov.au Divercity is printed on recycled paper

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At the Festival: Yumi Stynes; Reg Gorman won Best Actor Award for his role in Punch Drunk; Nadine Garner and Cameron Barnett from Afterglow. Pictures by Jim Lee.

Film Fest best yet St Kilda Film Festival attendance was up 18 per cent on last year making it the most successful on record.

Opening at the Palais with a red carpet event, the main program screened at the Astor Theatre. With the top 100 Australian short films laced with industry forums, outstanding international shorts and the SoundKILDA music video competition, the festival celebrated and encouraged home grown creativity.

The winners included: Best short film: The Kiss, directed by Ashlee Page, produced by Sonya Humphrey SoundKILDA Best Music Video: Lucy Dyson’s Beautiful Trash by Lanu featuring Megan Washington.

For a complete list of winners and nominees, visit stkildafilmfestival.com.au

Be creative about your feedback Council wants your feedback on the draft arts and culture policy. The policy seeks to promote a creative and culturally diverse community. You can view and comment on the draft policy at portphillip.vic.gov.au/haveyoursay before 26 August. Copies can also be found at our libraries and town halls, where you can also get assistance in completing the online survey. For more information contact Susan Strano on 9209 6653 or sstrano@portphillip.vic.gov.au

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We asked readers to nominate rare or unusual retail gems from every corner of Port Phillip. From classy boutiques to makers’ outlets, we’ve got a great diversity of retail — enough to fill a hundred newsletters. Have a look, we’re pretty sure you’ll find some pearls.

The Australian Tapestry Workshop in South Melbourne weaves glorious, magestic creations from small to monumental (as pictured with Antonia Syme, Director). For a limited time, the Workshop has a selection of tapestries from its prized collection for sale, with over 40 small and large tapestries available. Guided tours of the weavers at work are held twice a week (45 minutes duration, $10, bookings required 9699 7885).

The workshop gallery is open Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5 pm, at 262-266 Park Street, South Melbourne.

Fancy Pants on Fitzroy Street puts the V into very stylish vintage. Jeff Baker (pictured) says the sustainable and eco-friendly nature of vintage comes from rescuing great pieces from potential landfill. ‘Vintage pieces are usually made from superior materials, fit “real” body shapes better and will usually last longer than modern, mass produced garments’.

St Kilda Indigenous Nursery Co-operative (SKINC) isn’t even in St Kilda, but it specialises in local plants that made our city their home long before we did. The nursery is open to the public on Fridays and Saturdays from 10 am to 4 pm. Drop by and have a chat to Patrick or Karen about plants, seed collecting and other ‘green thumb’ things they do.

525 Williamstown Road, Port Melbourne 9645 2477.

Images: Chris Cassar

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Poster shop rockin’ along

Looking to get inked, reading or grooving?

John Harris’s Beyond the Pale rock poster store in St Kilda boasts an impressive list of connections. The company has produced posters and album art for the likes of Pearl Jam, Crowded House, The Rolling Stones, Foo Fighters, and even The Beastie Boys.

The handmade posters that Beyond the Pale designs and prints are mostly commissioned by musicians, but John’s company has also done work for surf and skate wear companies, and even the Sofitel Hotel Melbourne.

Try these Port Phillip places for all things tattoos, books and music.

John employs a number of local artists including Ken Taylor, Rhys Cooper, Daymon Greulich and Joe Whyte. According to John it is the artists’ thorough research, professionalism and love of music that brings each poster to light.

Victims of Ink Offers tattoos, piercing and merchandise for sale.

67 Bay Street, Port Melbourne victimsofinktattoo.com. au

Such talent has also earned them popularity across the globe. ‘We get tourists from Europe and interstate visiting because of the uniqueness of our posters’, says John.

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Beyond the Pale is located at 25 Carlisle Street, St Kilda. Visit beyondthepale.com.au to check out their online store.

Avenue Bookstore Sells a range of new and backlist titles, and also has a book club.

127 Dundas Place, Albert Park avenuebookstore.com.au

Research and a love of music helps make great rock posters.

Mainly Jazz Records & Books Jazz records, books and CDs. 94 St Kilda Road, St Kilda

Music paradise not lost Vinyl records make up 80 per cent of sales at Record Paradise — thanks to many devoted customers that keep the store revolving.

The Music Place Specialists in brass and woodwind instruments, repairs, hire and accessories.

399 Clarendon Street, South Melbourne musicplace.com.au

‘We have around 30,000 records in the shop and another 50,000 in a separate warehouse,’ says store owner, Renae Maxwell.

The shop also participates in Record Store Day Australia, an annual event held in April which celebrates independent music outlets.

The Acoustic Centre Guitars and other stringed instruments.

206 Park Street, South Melbourne acousticcentre.com.au

This year Record Paradise opened up the back carpark to hundreds of music lovers who came to enjoy live music from local bands and a talk from graphic designer Max Robinson about album cover design and the former record label World Record Club.

Keeping the records spinning: Renae Maxwell’s store sells both vintage and modern vinyls.

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Record Paradise is at 100 Chapel Street, St Kilda East.

Pure Pop Records Record store that’s also a café, live music venue and bar.

221 Barkly Street, St Kilda purepop.com.au

Divercity discovered there will always be a place for the local cobbler.

Aris Yiannakis has operated Aris Shoes in Armstrong Street, Middle Park since 1988. Back then there were more specialist shoe repairers in the area than there are today.

While many of today’s shoe repairers may simply apply a dab of glue to fix a tattered shoe, Aris mends footwear using traditional techniques he learnt from his uncle more than two decades ago.

Aris specialises in shoes but has skills in all manner of leather goods, including belts, bags, hats and handles.

On the day that Divercity visited, a customer had brought in a golf bag.

It takes a bit more work to be a specialist shoe repairer, and as Aris notes, ‘it’s a job where you’ve got to have patience’, but it’s worthwhile when many of us invest heavily in our shoes.

‘There are [always] people who will want quality’, says Aris.

Aris Shoes is located at 3B Armstrong Street, Middle Park. Visit arishoes.com.au

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Elegant Slax: Specialises in made-tomeasure tailoring.

275 Bay Street, Port Melbourne Josie’s Dressmaking: Family-run business providing alterations and mending.

41-43 Carlisle Street, St Kilda Brazen Hussy: Offers dressmaking, design, classes, pattern making and sewing. brazenhussy.com.au Made to measure: Cobbler Aris Yiannakis and tailor Alex Evan Alexiou have customers from both the local area and afar.

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With the growing interest in living a sustainable and locavore lifestyle, and a revival in all things vintage and handmade, there’s much to sing about in Port Phillip!

For brunch with a difference, it’s hard to resist the vegan curries inspired by exotic travels, at Monk Bodhi Dharma.

Tucked behind the Carlisle Street shops near Woolworths, this hidden gem has quickly become the talk of the town.

Veg Out & Gasworks Farmer’s Markets are a fabulous source of locally grown seasonal produce, and a fun morning out for the dogs too!

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Tailored to last longer Alex Evan Alexiou’s small tailor shop in Middle Park has stood the test of time.

Alex opened the Alexiou E tailor store in 1966 after migrating to Australia from Greece and working for a couple of years at the Dunlop factory. In that time he has serviced countless outfits and has developed a strong relationship with his customers.

When he first started his business 45 years ago, there were a number of specialty tailors, especially in Port Melbourne and South Melbourne, but some of them have long disappeared.

Alex has customers from all over the town. ‘It’s always good to welcome back customers who have been coming in for years,’ he proudly says.

Alex and many of his customers also know each other by name, something that is becoming less common in today’s fast-paced retail scene.

Alexiou E offers a number of services including alterations, repair and same-day dry cleaning. 147 Mills Street, Middle Park.

Shelley Panton’s shop in Middle Park is a treasure trove of local artisan objects and also her pottery studio. For crafty types who want to explore the possibilities for refashioning garments, Rosanna Li’s sewing workshops at the EcoCentre are a cut above the rest. The South Melbourne Community Chest is a good place to find clothes to restyle into a new wardrobe.

An organic and fairtrade coffee emporium with a quirky street frontage, Combi Coffee in Albert Park hits the spot for the ethically minded. Nestled next door and adorned with a window box of colourful primroses is the adorable Absinthe Atelier, packed with an eclectic mix of handmade objects and collectables.

Whether you’re a foodie, maker, collector, reinventor or have a curiosity for curios, Port Phillip has much to discover.

Chloe Farmer is active in the Transition Town Port Phillip Project.

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The Esplanade Market in St Kilda has been running for 41 years and in that time it has become a mix of old and new — drawing both locals and tourists from around the world who come to see what our artisans have to offer.

Strolling down the Upper Esplanade one may find clay-sculptured clocks, calligraphy, gumnut craft, and wire and metal sculptures of sea creatures.

One of the many stallholders is Allan Christie, who with his wife Anne has been selling handmade jewellery and souvenirs for just over 30 years. The souvenirs, including collectable key-rings, are made using old Australian coins in their workshop at home.

‘It’s an interesting and colourful day out and I enjoy meeting people from other countries’, says Allan of the weekly Sunday event.

‘People come from all over the place. It’s like a village and there’s a hive of activity’.

Image: Chris Cassar

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Stallholders make their mark

The Esplanade Market runs on Sundays from 10 am – 5 pm.

Made with flair: Allan and Anne Christie’s handcrafted jewellery uses beads and charms.

145 years of marketing Walking through the lanes and aisles, it’s easy to understand why the South Melbourne Market has been thriving for almost 145 years. It is a genuine market with variety and competition working it’s magic to woo shoppers of every budget.

The market runs regular guided tours where people can sample delights from the traders, as well as LG Cooking School classes with master chefs.

There is also growing interest in locally made, environmentally friendly and recycled products.

This includes The Hemp Shop, which sells men’s and women’s fashion and skin products, and The Soap Shop, which refills washing detergent bottles using natural ingredients. Look out for all things stylish and crafty, including Jenny Lyon’s Klopper Ware store, which sells exclusively Australian made homewares, many using recycled or reworked materials.

The market is at 322 Coventry Street, South Melbourne and is open 8 am to 4 pm Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday and 8 am to 5 pm Friday.

Visit southmelbournemarket.com.au

Klopper (Wares) is an insipiring, quirky homewares and gifts store, in the South Melbourne Market.

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Elwood Community Market

Melbourne Community Farmers’ Markets

The monthly market at Elwood Primary School has a variety of stalls including fresh produce, food, craft, jewellery, bric-abrac and clothes as well as locally made and eco-friendly products. Markets run from 9 am – 1 pm on the first Saturday of each month at Scott Street, Elwood (except during school holidays).

Rural life meets the city at Melbourne Community Farmers’ Markets and Port Phillip is lucky enough to have two of them each month. Veg Out St Kilda Community Gardens on Chaucer Street hosts the market on the first Saturday of each month and Gasworks Art Park hosts it on the third Saturday of each month. Both start at 8.30 am and finish at 1 pm.

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Every parent knows the familiar rattle of another disposable plastic toy disappearing up the vacuum cleaner and clothes that wear out from just a week of slides and sandpits. Avoid the disposable stuff of the chain stores. Choose your local, independent toy and children’s wear stores and get a smile, a chat and kid-friendly surrounds. Here’s just a sample of what’s out there in your local area.

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Snacks and stories make shopping sane Sisters Danielle and L.J. run this spacious toy shop behind Bay Street in Port Melbourne.

Three Four Knock at the Door stocks a carefully selected range of books and educational toys from Australian, UK and French makers, (no batteries required, no TV-based merchandise).

After arriving in Melbourne from the UK with a young daughter, L.J. was frustrated at the lack of convenience for parents of young children and resolved to open a store that provided baby change facilities, a toilet, plenty of room for prams and activities for kids.

The shop also supplies a colouring table and free fruit and water for littlies. L.J. runs a storytime session at 10 am on Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays.

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Cradle Rock

Keep an eye out for their Shaun Tan night, including a showing of Shaun Tan’s film ‘The Lost Thing’ with a book reading and popcorn. Visit the website at threefour.com.au for updates.

46 Nott Street, Port Melbourne.

Childrens’ wear and toys with a twist.

40 Stokes Street, Port Melbourne cradlerock.com.au

Little Tackerz Pre-loved Baby and Childrens’ Market Second-hand clothing for ages 0-6, prams, high chairs and toys.

Next market is on Sunday 21 August South Melbourne Community Centre, Corner Park Street and Ferrars Place 9 am – 12 pm, entry $3, children free.

Chalk n Cheese Clothing Boutique Image: Chris Cassar

Natural products, friendly surrounds Japanese expat Aya Okunoya owns Muku Organical Baby, a children’s wear store specialising in natural fibres and organic products. She emphasises the importance of using chemical-free farming and production for fabrics that are used on baby and children’s skin. Items for babies and children up to seven years are available from Japan, New Zealand, Europe and local makers.

Aya’s children Anju, aged four, and Amuro, two, are often in the store, playing with toys in the back room or saying hello to customers who come in. The natural colours and textures of the shop are a welcome change from shiny chain store shopping.

Clothing for boys and girls 0-8 years.

27 Blessington Street, St Kilda chalkncheeseclothing.com.au

The Village Toy Store Clothing, toys and kids products including fancy French dress-up costumes.

67 Cardigan Place, Albert Park

Dog and Pony Shoes All types of kids shoes, from toddlers to teenagers, including school and sports shoes.

27 Mills Street, Middle Park dogandponyshoes.com.au

The Truffle Tree Baby and kids wear including Australian brands.

Shop 2, 122 Ormond Road, Elwood

Discover Muku at 68 Glen Eira Road, Ripponlea or visit muku.com.au

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Cr Rachel Powning, Mayor Carlisle BH: 9209 6431 AH: 9527 1896 M: 0418 389 346 F: 9536 2711 E: mayor@portphillip.vic.gov.au Cr Janet Bolitho Sandridge BH: 9209 6705 M: 0411 096 400 F: 9536 2766 E: jbolitho@portphillip.vic.gov.au Cr Judith Klepner Albert Park BH: 9209 6705 AH: 9682 7314 M: 0409 968 850 F: 9536 2768 E: jklepner@portphillip.vic.gov.au Cr John Middleton Junction BH: 9209 6705 AH: 9645 9346 M: 0432 324 133 F: 9536 2719 E: jmiddleton@portphillip.vic.gov.au Cr Frank O’Connor Emerald Hill BH: 9209 6705 AH: 9690 1080 M: 0432 289 012 F: 9536 2708 E: foconnor@portphillip.vic.gov.au Cr Serge Thomann Catani BH: 9209 6705 AH: 9534 6297 M: 0432 299 372 F: 9536 2767 E: sthomann@portphillip.vic.gov.au Cr Jane Touzeau Point Ormond BH: 9209 6705 AH: 9531 8753 M: 0432 287 634 F: 9536 2769 E: jtouzeau@portphillip.vic.gov.au All enquiries during office hours should be directed to the Mayor and Councillors’ Office Mayor Tel: 9209 6431 (Barbara Wilson,

Mayoral Exec. Assistant) Fax: 9536 2711 Email: mayor@portphillip.vic.gov.au Councillors: Tel: 9209 6705 (Mary Baensch, Councillors’ Support Officer)

Fax: 9536 2708

Email: see individual email addresses All councillors email: councillors@portphillip.vic.gov.au Postal address: City of Port Phillip, Private Bag No. 3, PO St Kilda Vic 3182

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Book in this date SOUTH MELBOURNE: The Friends of Emerald Hill Library are holding an author’s event with Arnold Zable on Sunday 14 August at 11 am. There will be readings from his new book Violin Lessons, a discussion, as well as a question and answer session. Entry is free. Emerald Hill Library, corner Bank and Perrins Streets opposite the South Melbourne Town Hall.

New tenants for Town Hall

Arnold Zable, author of Violin Lessons.

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SOUTH MELBOURNE: Council is set to lease parts of the South Melbourne Town Hall to two arts organisations. Multicultural Arts Victoria (MAV) and the Australian National Academy of Music (ANAM) will be moving into the building’s west wing under new tenancy arrangements decided upon in June. As part of the arrangements, ANAM will be asked to sign up to a Memorandum of Understanding that ensures improved access to the town hall for the local community. STOP PRESS: ANAM is having a community open day on Sunday 14 August from 11 am – 4 pm.

Tourism board attracts new boss ST KILDA: The St Kilda Tourism Association has appointed Tracey Cooper as the new Chairperson of the Board. The association aims to bring together local businesses to promote St Kilda, enhance the liveability of St Kilda for residents and improve the experience of visitors to the area. Other new permanent board members include Frank van Handel (hospitality seat), Gail Donovan (foreshore seat), Robert Buckingham (resident seat), and Ree Izett (arts and culture seat).

A fresh way to buy veggies ST KILDA: Port Phillip EcoCentre has teamed up with local trader Pure Organic Grocer for a new bulk buy option for organic fruit and vegetables. EcoCentre members can order a $30 box of mixed produce to be collected each Saturday from the EcoCentre.

Boxes of seasonal produce will be delivered to the EcoCentre each Saturday morning, and will be divided up into the number of orders placed during the previous week. This allows buyers to receive 20 per cent more value from their purchase. The first 30 EcoCentre customers to sign up to the scheme will also get 15 per cent off groceries purchased from Pure Organic Grocer. Visit ecocentre.com/ecoshop/organic-food-boxes to order online.

Crafting a place at the market ELWOOD: The Alex Innovations stall at the Elwood Community Market has grown from humble beginnings when Lauren Beverley (pictured) decided to start selling some of the items she was making at her community groups. The stall has now grown to include her housemates as well as the staffing team at home and in her day program (Inclusion Melbourne).

They sell all sorts of self-made photography, artwork, T-shirts, gift cards, and calendars, as well as foodstuffs. The venture has been helped along by a grant from the Office of the Senior Practitioner at the Department of Human Services Disability Services.

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Aussie rules French style

ST KILDA: The St Kilda City Football Club is hosting the French team during the AFL International Cup 2011, which starts on Friday 12 August. The team is made up of players from primarily French teams including the Paris Cockerels, Bordeaux Bombers, and Toulouse Hawks — who between themselves have a domestic competition in France. Visit IC11.com.au for more information and to see if they can make it through the Grand Final on Saturday 27 August (prior to the Bulldogs vs Hawthorn match).

St Kilda triangle — help shape the vision

Lola’s country garage goes vintage

ST KILDA: Council is ready to begin a new conversation about the St Kilda triangle to develop a shared vision for the site’s future.

The aim is to give as many people as possible the opportunity to have their say about the project. You can play an interactive role by visiting the St Kilda Triangle Project’s dedicated website atstkildatriangle.com The conversation began with an ideas forum attended by about 40 members of the community, and was a first opportunity to discuss initial ideas before broader discussions across the community begin. Community meetings and workshops will be hosted over the coming months, so keep an eye on the triangle website and newspapers for information about upcoming opportunities to have your say.

Energy saving program for businesses RIPPONLEA: Council has launched a new Business Energy Audit program aimed at helping Ripponlea businesses save energy. The program invites proprietors to have a free energy audit from a sustainability expert, after which they will receive a simple report with easy to follow recommendations on energy saving solutions.

The report also includes approximate savings estimates that businesses may make if they implement the changes. The new program is currently being piloted in Ripponlea in partnership with Eco Vantage. For more information or to book an audit call Debra Howe, Coordinator Economic Development, on 9209 6636 or Eco Vantage on 9645 7243.

Poetry is streets ahead in Elwood ELWOOD AND BEYOND: The closing date for entries into the Elwood Poetry Prize 2011 is drawing near. Entrants have until 5 pm Friday 19 August to get their poetry in. This year’s theme is The Garden and the competition is open to residents and students in Port Phillip. Awards and readings will be held at the EcoCentre on Saturday 17 September at 2 pm. Entry forms are available from ASSIST on 9209 6777 or assist@portphillip.vic.gov.au

HINDMARSH: If you’re heading to the Wimmera make a stop off at Lola’s Garage. The old garage turned retro and vintage clothing shop is situated on the outskirts of Nhill, and sells clothing from the 1950s, 60s and 70s, Western and Rockabilly gear, shoes and boots, kids wear and hand-me-downs. The store, which is run by sisters Pauline and Tanya McCracken, also sells handmade and vintage jewellery, headbands, fascinators, hats, jewelled beanies and homewares. Other similar stores in the area include Lowana Craft Store and the newly opened Nhill’s Gallery Central, which has a range of original artworks, stationery and jewellery from local artisans. Lola’s Garage is located at 54 Victoria Street, Nhill.

The City of Port Phillip has had a Friendship Agreement with Hindmarsh Shire Council since 2008, where the township of Nhill is situated.

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d o o h r u o b h g nei

Open door to eco living

focus…

Back on the bike

SOUTH MELBOURNE: Born Again Cycles is a program funded by South Port UnitingCare which sells quality second-hand bikes to the local community. It also aims to give young people, the disadvantaged and the socially isolated somewhere to gain real life skills and be part of a workplace environment. The team of staff and volunteers at South Port UnitingCare recondition donated bikes under the guidance of bike mechanic Mark Horner. The staff and volunteers also offer a full professional standard bike service. To see their range of bikes for sale or service, or to volunteer your time, visit them at 319 Dorcas Street, South Melbourne. For more information visit bacbikes.org

ST KILDA: The EcoCentre will be one of 300 houses open on Sustainable House Day, Sunday 11 September. Tours of the house will run from 10 am – 4 pm. You can read more about the EcoCentre’s design features at ecocentre.com/programs/ecohouse

Get together for a cleaner canal ELWOOD: Join local community members as they clean up rubbish from the Elwood Canal. Meet at the Glenhuntly Road Bridge opposite Elwood Primary School on Sundays 7 August and 4 September at 10 am. Bring gloves and a couple of bags (one for recyclables).

Creative ideas for the waterfront PORT MELBOURNE: Work on design ideas for the Port Melbourne Waterfront is progressing with a series of discussions with the community to develop a ‘ground-up’ view about the future of the waterfront.

Following on from these conversations with the community, Council is continuing development of the draft Urban Design Framework (UDF). The UDF will map out the future vision for the waterfront through a series of functional and practical proposals that have been developed from technical reports and engagement with government and the community.

The proposals will describe a series of ‘projects’ with associated timeframes set out for consideration by Council. The celebration of cruise liner arrivals, improving access through the area and creating a more sustainable waterfront are some of the key themes being considered.

Using public spaces in Waterfront Place in more creative ways is one of the ideas being A community workshop in September will be the discussed. Could the area play host to programmed events like farmers’ markets, craft shows next opportunity for everyone to come together or other community events? and provide input into the draft UDF. The workshop will focus on the design principles and proposals for the key areas of the waterfront. Detailed information on community feedback to date is available on the Council’s ‘Have Your Say’ website at portphillip.vic.gov.au/haveyoursay

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in brief

Japanese students from Obu to visit Port Phillip

Volunteers needed Help run this year’s Port Phillip Community Ball on Thursday 13 October 2011.

The ball is a social celebration for frail older residents, and older residents with disabilities, who without support would not have the opportunity to attend such an event.

Volunteers needed to help serve and distribute food, welcome and receive guests, bartend and transport. Contact Sherridan Green on 9209 6238 or email sgreen@ portphillip.vic.gov.au by the end of September.

Web wizardry at the library Port Phillip Library Service has a new website to help provide access to its collections.

Called Sorcer, library.portphillip.vic.gov.au/ sorcer.html, it uses Web 2.0 technologies to enable new ways to browse and search for library materials. If you’re not already a library member you can join online using the link on Sorcer.

More from St Kilda library...

Poetry Idol Sunday 7 August An evening of Indian Sufi music Thursday 11 August 6.30 pm – 7.30 pm History of cook books by bookstore Books for Cooks Thursday 29 September 6.30 pm – 7.30 pm St Kilda Library, Carlisle Street, St Kilda All events free, but bookings are required.

Call 9209 6655 or email library@portphillip. vic.gov.au

Our own version of Antiques Roadshow

Japanese students from schools in Obu, Port Phillip’s sister city, will be visiting students at Elwood College and St Kilda Primary in August. As part of the ongoing cultural exchange between the two groups, students will spot penguins on the St Kilda Pier breakwater, experience school life in Port Phillip and visit the St Kilda Town Hall and Library.

Nominate a local hero The City of Port Phillip Civic Awards celebrate the extraordinary contributions of everyday people. All nominees will be recognised at the awards presentation evening on 1 December 2011.

Now accepting nominations for: • • • •

Citizen of the Year Seniors’ Award Young People’s Award Civic Project of the Year

Nominations close Friday 9 September.

Nomination forms available from town halls, libraries, community hubs and online at portphillip.vic.gov.au/civic_awards.htm

Healing the wounds of war Annual memorial service commemorating the forty-fifth anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan and remembering the service of Australian Peacekeepers in Afghanistan and Iraq. Lunch $7. RSVP to 9692 9426 by 7 August if attending lunch. All other enquiries to Rev. Angela Tampiyappa on 9731 0604.

An afternoon of music and poetry including classical strings, flute and fiddle and dramatic poetry works. Tickets $7 ($5 conc.) including vegetarian snacks, tea, coffee.

Email stkmusicpoetry@yahoo.com.au Sunday 7 August 3.15 pm for 3.30 pm – 5.30 pm

Sunday 21 August, 10.30 am

EcoCentre, St Kilda Botanical Gardens, Herbert Street, St Kilda

Cooking with Friends of the ABC

Saturday 20 August, 2 pm – 4 pm Albert Park Library Free, bookings required call 9209 6622 or email library@portphillip.vic.gov.au

The City of Port Phillip Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre (MSAC) Advisory Committee is seeking a resident to join the committee as a community representative. The committee assists Council to get the best results for local residents and community groups. Committee representatives are required to attend meetings on a bi-monthly basis. Submissions close Monday 30 August. For further information, please contact Kirsty on 9209 6468 or by email kreidy@portphillip.vic. gov.au

Music and poetry at the EcoCentre

St George’s East St Kilda Uniting Church 4 Chapel Street, East St Kilda

Antique evaluations with Lester DeVere

Resident needed for MSAC committee

Pick up the recipe book Cooking with Friends for $5 from Friends of the ABC. With over 200 recipes the focus is on recipes for young people leaving home, but has ideas for everyone. Call 9682 0073 or visit fabc.org.au

Counting down to Census time It’s time to count your community in the 2011 Census.

No-one knows your community better than you do. The valuable information gathered assists in planning for future generations. The Census of Population and Housing will take place on 9 August 2011 and everyone needs to be counted.

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in brief Celebrating the contribution of refugees

The St Kilda Town hall will host a festival celebrating refugees and their contribution to the community. Be entertained by performers from Sudan, Burma, West Papua, Sri Lanka, Congo, Tibet and more. Featuring the Victorian Refugee of the Year Winner as key speaker and food from across the globe.

Sunday 21 August, 3 pm – 5 pm Tickets $15 (including Middle Eastern and West African dinner) call Visier Sanyu on 9650 6811 or email vsanyu@ncca.org.au

Gala Tea Dance at Memo Hall Wear your 1950s suits, hats and gowns to this gala tea dance featuring all the popular tunes of the era arranged by Warren, the genial host of many senior citizens dance clubs.

Lunch of thick soup and crusty bread provided at 12 pm by Dog’s Bar Cafe.

Memo Hall, side entrance, 88 Acland Street, St Kilda Monday 15 August, 10.30 am $12 a head, book with Warren on 9527 8461

Old showerheads exchanged for new tank in Suai The Suai Public Secondary School in East Timor has over 1500 students and up until recently no water supply to the student toilets. A new water tank made from local materials was provided by the City of Port Phillip with proceeds from the showerhead exchange program. Friends of Suai is working with the residents of Port Phillip to support our Friendship City and recently also established a library at the school. For further enquiries contact Pat Jessen on 9209 6598.

Water tank at Suai public secondary school with Alberto Barros, Coordinator, Community Centre, and Pat Jessen, Friends of Suai.

How your old showerhead can help, twice Bring in an old showerhead and a water bill or photo ID (with address details) to exchange your old showerhead for a new, efficient-flow head. In addition, the metal from the old showerheads is recycled and the proceeds are diverted to projects like the water tank for Suai.

Where to exchange: all three City of Port Phillip town halls, St Kilda and Albert Park Libraries and the Port Phillip EcoCentre.

Deaf, hearing or speech impaired and need to contact us?

ASSIST are now using the National Relay Service to provide assistance.

• T TY users please phone 133 677 then ask for ASSIST — Port Phillip — 03 9209 6777 • S peak and Listen users phone 1300 555 727 and then ask for ASSIST — Port Phillip — 03 9209 6777 For information on this national service please visit relayservice.com.au

Planting weekend in Hindmarsh Everyone is invited to take part in the fourteenth annual Project Hindmarsh Community Planting Weekend. Each year, over 200 people across Australia gather in Nhill for this green event. A great opportunity for Port Phillip residents to visit our Friendship City of Hindmarsh and contribute towards environmental conservation while meeting new friends.

20 – 21 August Nhill, Victoria Full details and registrations at hindmarsh.vic.gov.au

Hats Off 2011 GreenHouse heroes wanted Turn your workplace into hero central in the GreenHouse Games, an eight week challenge to recruit households in your workplace to reduce energy use and waste. Every action taken helps the environment and reduces household bills. Games start 17 October.

Workplaces register now at greenhousegames.vic.gov.au

Hats Off is an annual fundraising concert presented by Oz Showbiz Cares/Equity Fights AIDS (OSCEFA). For more than a decade the cream of Australia’s media, arts and entertainment community have come together at St Kilda’s National Theatre to raise over $100,000 for people living with HIV/AIDS throughout Australia and the Pacific region.

National Theatre, corner Carlisle and Barkly Streets, St Kilda Sunday 28 August, 8 pm Tix $55 adult / $45 conc. and MEAA members (fees may apply) through Ticketek 132 849 or the National Theatre 9525 4611 nationaltheatre.org.au

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Parent info sessions

Get ready for seniors festivities

Tantrums and Tiaras Guide through the early years, with lots of ideas, practical strategies and humour.

24 August, 10 am – 12 pm at South Melbourne Town Hal Toddler Tucker and Teeth Looks at strategies to manage fussy eaters, frustration at meal times, lunchbox ideas, trouble with teeth cleaning and age to start dental visits.

27 October, 9.30 am – 11.30 am at South Melbourne Town Hall Toilet Training Information on toilet training provided by a registered nurse from the Victorian Continence Centre.

24 November, 1.30 pm – 3.30 pm at St Kilda Town Hall All sessions are free of charge. For more information visit the CoPP website or email mjames@portphillip.vic.gov.au

Dancing with the Stars

Have you got photographs taken in Port Phillip between 1880 and 1980? Submit them to be part of the ‘Life in Port Phillip’ exhibition. Donkeys on the Beach is from the Port Phillip Collection.

Highlights of the upcoming Seniors Festival (10 – 16 October) include ‘Port Phillip Writes’ Seniors Writing Awards, Seniors Festival Art Exhibition and ‘Life in Port Phillip’ old photographs exhibition. Entries are now open and close in late September — see the Port Phillip website for exact dates and conditions portphillip.vic.gov.au/seniors_festival.htm

Road to P-plates

Vertical Shadows is Australia’s newest contemporary jazz dance company. Their 2011 show, Release the Stars consists of three dance pieces demonstrating the past, present and future of the company. Directed by Stephen Agisilaou.

17 – 21 August, 6 pm and 8.30 pm Tickets $32 full / $28 conc. / $23 groups 10+ (plus booking fee) theatreworks.org.au or 9534 3388

Hard and green waste collection

A short course for newly arrived migrants to help obtain a probationary driver’s licence.

Classes include understanding road laws, buying a car and child safety in cars. Free for those on low incomes. Interpreters available on request. To book contact Christina del Frate on 9209 6385 or 0421 582 732.

Fridays in August, 12.30 pm – 2.00 pm Mary Kehoe Community Centre 224 Danks Street, Albert Park

Book

Call and book before you put your rubbish out.

We will advise you of the collection date.

Hard waste max: 2 cubic metres; Green waste max: 2 cubic metres Total of 4 cubic metres Maximum length 1.5m

Port Phillip households are entitled to four free pickups each year.You must book before you put your rubbish out.

goods via the hard and green waste booking service of by taking it to the Resource Recovery Centre.

Did you know the Port Phillip Library Service has audio books that you can download on to a variety of listening devices? That means you can listen to stories by popular and famous authors, as well as many non-fiction titles where ever you want. Just go to the Library’s online catalogue, click on ‘eBooks — audio and print’ and select from the two providers of this service, Bolinda and Clipper. (Editor’s note: You’ll need to download some software and have a high speed internet connection — it’s easy after the initial set up).

Call 9209 6777, 8am to 5pm Monday to Friday, to book your pickup

Assess

Dumping rubbish is illegal in the City of Port Phillip.

Audio book downloads: Any place, any position

Maximum 50kg per item

Place your waste out the day before your pickup

Pickup

Flats, units and apartments can have four free pickups per year per property. Joint collections should be arranged through the property manager or body corporate.

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