3000 Melbourne Magazine ISSUE 99 June 2015

FROM THE STAGE TO THE AIRWAVES

ACTION STATIONS MELBOURNE WEST POLICE STATION OPENS

PIPES AND DRUMS MILITARY TATTOO MARCHES INTO MELBOURNE

DISNEY ON ICE WIN TICKETS TO SEE THE SKATING SPECTACULAR

ALL THAT JAZZ MUSIC FESTIVAL SWINGS INTO TOWN JUNE 2015

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EDITOR'S LETTER The mercury is falling and the nights are getting longer. The wind and rain seem here to stay. But with everything that’s on in this great town of ours this winter, perhaps the chilly season isn’t so bad after all.

One of the hottest tickets in town right now is to the Australian Burlesque Festival. For your chance to win tickets see competition details on page 4.

The Melbourne International Jazz Festival also brings a wonderfully warm vibe to the CBD this June with more than 100 events at venues across the city over 10 days.

With some of the best acts from across the world, jazz enthusiasts are in for a treat.

Things are also set to heat up under the big top when Circus Oz comes to Birrarung

Speaking of families, our school holiday guide has plenty of suggestions to keep the youngsters entertained and stop the daytime boredom. To keep the costs down 3000melbourne has plenty of family passes to give away.

the early morning radio starts with the late-night comedy circuit.

And while we’re on the topic of notable Melburnians, nominations for the Melbourne Awards are open. If you know someone who deserves recognition for their service to the city or their inspirational endeavours nominate them now.

This month, 3000melbourne magazine celebrates its ninth birthday.

On behalf of the entire team, a huge thankyou to our clients, many of whom have been with us since the start. Thank-you too, to our contributors who delight us with their wonderful words in every edition.

And of course, I sincerely thank you, our loyal readers who pick up a copy of our beloved magazine each and every month.

It is for you that we strive to bring you the best of Melbourne’s entertainment news, views and events. Thanks for reading.

And don’t forget the fireworks brought to you by the City of Melbourne at Docklands every Friday night during winter.

While we’re on Docklands, we take a look at the new Melbourne West police station.

The station is purpose-built and will ensure greater coverage across the CBD and Docklands and better access for the public.

Also in this edition we meet comedian Dave Thornton who is undeniably one of the most recognisable faces on Melbourne radio today. I mean, who hasn’t seen his face on giant billboards across town?

Fresh off the comedy festival, Thornton tells 3000melbourne how he juggles

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SING-A-LONG-A SOUND OF MUSIC

When: 1pm and 7.30pm Saturday 27 June Where: Arts Centre Melbourne, Hamer Hall Tickets: Adults $57 / Group (8 or over) $50 / Concession $46 / Family (2 Adults + 2 Children) $160 /Child (under 15) $36 Bookings: www.artscentremelbourne.com.au or www.ticketmaster.com.au

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When: Sunday 26 July Where: Federation Square Details: www.runmelbourne.com.au

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Melbourne will again be alive to the Sound Of Music when everyone’s favourite Sing-A-Long performs at Arts Centre Melbourne. To celebrate its 50th anniversary, see the most successful movie musical of all time on the big screen, re-mastered to its original cinematic glory. Sing-A-Long-A Sound of Music is an audience participation event where the host leads a vocal warm-up, gives a guide to the use of the interactive fun pack and accompanying actions. Chelsea Plumley returns to hosting duties to guide the audience through what is an unforgettable interactive experience.

PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT IN CABARET Roll up! Roll up! Join Ringmaster Scott Hollingsworth as he cracks the whip and shows that every office is indeed a circus. Described as Horrible Bosses meets The Office and drawn from Scott’s real life corporate ‘day jobs’, this comedy cabaret explores everything from job interviews to unfair dismissal.

Where: The Butterfly Club, Carson Place Tickets: Concession $31, full $38 Details: www.thebutterflyclub.com

HIGH VOLTAGE VARIATEASE The Australian Burlesque Festival is the biggest celebration of tease in the Southern Hemisphere and brings together the best of national and emerging performers along with renowned international icons never before seen on Australian stages. Be amazed and dazzled by High Voltage Variatease featuring stunning circus, sideshow and vaudevillian performers.

When: Thursday 11 June Where: Wonderland Spiegeltent, Docklands Tickets: From $60 Details: www.australianburlesquefest.com

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The Age Run Melbourne, presented by People’s Choice is more than just a fun run. Whether you are aiming to raise money for charity, run a personal best or take on the challenge of a longer distance, sign up for Run Melbourne. In the past five years, Run Melbourne participants have raised $4.7 million for more than 400 charities. So, while you’re out running this week, think about a cause you could support, or the personal milestone you want to achieve. Enter the 3km kids event, 5km run/walk, 10km run or Brooks half-marathon and start training.

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Australian guitar legend Tommy Emmanuel is returning to Melbourne for his first shows in Australia since 2012. The two-time Grammy nominee is one of Australia’s most respected musicians with a professional career spanning five decades. Don’t miss this one-night-only opportunity to see the legend live.

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When: Saturday 15 August Time: 8pm Where: Hamer Hall, Arts Centre Melbourne Tickets: From $79.90 Bookings: www.artscentremelbourne.com.au

When: 30 July-16 August Where: Various venues Tickets: On sale 10 July Details: www.miff.com.au

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Step up to the challenge by competing in Australia’s ultimate stair climb challenge, Stadium Stomp. It is not a competition or a race, but a personal test of stamina and concentration open to all levels of fitness.

There are two courses - the half course is a complete circuit of the MCG’s Level 1 seating bowl, about 1,890 steps, while the full course takes entrants up to Level 4 to complete a second circuit of the MCG, about 7,343 steps.

All entrants will receive a Stadium Stomp MCG medallion as well as pride in having finished this epic stair climb at Melbourne’s iconic sports stadium.

When: Every Wednesday night from 3 June to 26 August Time: 5-10pm Where: Queen Victoria Market, corner Victoria and Elizabeth streets Cost: Free Details: www.qvm.com.au

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Queen Victoria Market’s Winter Night Market is the place to meet every Wednesday night during winter. This winter the market will feature a cheese and wine bar with cheeses from Bill’s Farm, and reds from winemaker Robert Oatley. Next to the cheese and wine bar will be a pop-up screening short films.

The Night Market also boasts one of Melbourne’s most impressive food line-ups, with more than 30 foodies serving up street food from across the globe. There will also be hot apple cider and ales being served. Wares from local designers will be on sale and there will be entertainment from stilt walkers, puppet shows and a one-man band.

When: Sunday 5 July Time: 8am Where: MCG Cost: $80 (standard), $50 (half) Details: www.stadiumstomp.com.au

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More than 300 films from across the globe will be screened over 18 days during the 64th annual Melbourne International Film Festival (MIFF). Details of the full program will be released on 8 July. The festival will screen more than 300 films – shorts, features, documentaries, narratives, and experimental from 50 to 60 countries

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FROM THE STAGE TO THE AIRWAVES HOW COMEDIAN DAVE THORNTON JUGGLES EARLY MORNING RADIO STARTS WITH THE LATE NIGHT COMEDY CIRCUIT. When you agree to do an interview first thing in the morning, there is always a risk that the person you’re meeting is barely into their day and everything feels a little flat.

As I walked to the café to meet Dave Thornton, it dawned on me that he had probably already been up some five or six hours and the greater risk was that he’d be exhausted from three hours of live breakfast radio on top of very little sleep.

I ordered a strong long black. Much to my concern, Thornton ordered a camomile tea. Much to my delight, he was alert, chatty and – dare I say it – just straight out likeable ... without caffeine … first points to Thornton (thankfully he told me later he’d already had a few coffees while on air).

Thornton made his name as a stand-up comedian, and after performing to sold-out audiences at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival in April, it is something that clearly still resonates.

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If you’ve never seen him perform stand-up, you may still know his voice from Fox FM’s breakfast radio show with Fifi Box. Or you may recognise his face from the countless billboards Fox FM dotted around Melbourne. Or you may remember his many television appearances on The Project. Or perhaps in a few episodes of the ABC’s Upper Middle Bogan. As you

can tell, he’s building quite the resume – plus complicating the notion of a single job title.

“Only recently I was asked what I did for a job and I said I was a stand-up comedian,” he explained. “A friend who was with me pointed out that I have a full time job in radio – which is clearly true and I love doing it – but I guess it’s just that I have been doing comedy for so long that my instinct is to say that I’m a comedian.”

The balance of breakfast radio and stand-up comedy is a difficult one – in terms of ‘office hours’ alone they would appear to be mortal enemies.

“My life has two big bookends late at night and early in the morning, and in between is a delicate balance of food, looking for new material, catching up with friends and constantly seeking opportunities for naps. I was joking the other day that I need a phone app – along the lines of a dating app – where I can log in and it will tell me opportunities for a nap within a 5km radius. I’ve already got the name for it – it would be called ‘doona’.”

The move into radio has been very smooth, with Thornton’s style of autobiographical humour lending itself well to the airwaves.

“I suppose the greatest difference is really just having someone else out there performing with you. Stand-up is a one-sided conversation – you’re really only hoping that the audience will laugh – while radio has co-hosts and guests so you can engage in a conversation.

“Clearly there are differences in spontaneity and some subject matter, but ultimately it’s really just a more sleep-deprived headspace – and a more caffeine-fuelled headspace. Other than that it’s just an extension of the person I am,” he laughed.

The opportunities for comedians is arguably as good as it’s ever been, but it still takes a massive leap of faith to test the waters, and a huge amount of work to make a dollar from

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it. It shouldn’t be underestimated how much work comedians like Thornton have put in to hone their craft and build a name, and that is where the development of major festivals has been so important to performers.

“I see it a bit like the old tennis circuits where players had lots of smaller tournaments, catching buses and trains between cities getting small amounts of money as they went.

Then the circuit became more professional and bigger tournaments appeared, until these Grand Slam events started up where they could make better money and get a real name for themselves. And a similar thing has happened in comedy from the pubs and clubs, through these great festivals.

“To me, the Melbourne International Comedy Festival is the Australian Open for comedians. Edinburgh is like Wimbledon, Montreal is the US Open and … well … I’m sure there’s a great comedy festival in France but unfortunately I don’t speak French…”

With the radio gig in full swing, and the love for stand-up as strong as ever, any opportunities in television have been put on hold.

“I’ve really enjoy the television work. Most of my work is entirely up to me and how I want to present the words I choose – whereas walking onto a set where Tony Martin is directing a script that he wrote is a great thrill.

It’s more of a relationship between the creative minds.

“I’m certainly keen to do more, but for the moment I’d rather be able to spend time with my girlfriend so she’s able to recognise my face.”

Dave Thornton can be heard on Fox FM 6 to 9am weekdays. For information about his stand-up shows, go to www.davethornton.com.au

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STATE’S LARGEST POLICE STATION OPENS AT DOCKLANDS

DOCKLANDS IS NOW HOME TO THE LARGEST POLICE STATION IN THE STATE. Melbourne West police station has a new home, with its members becoming the first occupants of the new 12-storey police complex at 313 Spencer Street.

The station opened its doors in May after moving from the Victoria Police Centre at 637 Flinders Street, where it had been based since 1995.

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The station’s response zone covers the Docklands precinct including New Quay, Victoria Harbour and Waterfront City, and the western end of Melbourne’s central business district from Elizabeth Street, incorporating the court precinct and Queen Victoria Market.

Station Commander Senior Sergeant Mick Wilmott said the ground floor 24-hour station provided a more central location for Docklands residents and visitors to the city seeking assistance or advice from local police.

Crime Investigation Unit based at the station and teams such as Crime Scene Services, the Divisional Intelligence Unit, the Divisional Response Unit, the Sexual Offences and Child Investigation Team and the Bicycle Patrol Unit,” she said.

“Not only does the location of the new station make it easy to find for the community but it makes it a much more central location for our police covering the Melbourne West area,” he said.

“It’s a modern, state-of-the art facility which will greatly benefit our officers and the work they do.”

Superintendent North West Metro Cindy Millen said the station would house uniform members and other units for the division.

“As well as the division’s headquarters, we will also have the state’s biggest

Meanwhile, another 1000 staff will also soon move into the Spencer Street police complex. Employees from Crime and Intelligence commands, North West Metropolitan Headquarters and Forensic Services will be moving from offices on St Kilda Road and Flinders Street.

IN AN EMERGENCY, CALL TRIPLE 000 MELBOURNE WEST POLICE STATION’S NEW PHONE NUMBER IS 8690 4444.

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MARKET MASTERPLAN UNVEILED RENEWAL OF THE QUEEN VICTORIA MARKET (QVM) COULD MEAN 9000 NEW JOBS AT THE MARKET, WITH 12,000 JOBS IN THE SURROUNDING PRECINCT AND THOUSANDS IN CONSTRUCTION. Melbourne City Council recently released its draft master plan for the QVM renewal project which is at the heart of its 2015-15 budget.

Lord Mayor Robert Doyle said the $250 million QVM renewal project was the council’s largest investment in history.

“After 18 months of speaking with traders and the community about what the renewal might look like, we now have an ambitious master plan which will bring the market into the 21st century while preserving its unique character and heritage,” Cr Doyle said.

“It will retain what we all love about the market, such as the fresh meat and produce and speciality shops, while facilitating a contemporary retail offer, new public spaces and the realignment of Franklin Street to create an important East-West connection.”

The draft master plan includes options for acknowledging the market’s history, enhancing facilities for traders and market visitors, providing open spaces and places for events and dining, improved parking options and better access for pedestrians, cyclists and commuters.

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Smokers must now butt out before visiting three more of Melbourne’s busiest laneways.

Howey Place, Equitable Place and Block Place, all off Little Collins Street, join The Causeway as permanent smoke-free areas.

Councillor Richard Foster said the ban by Melbourne City Council on smoking in these laneways, which have high pedestrian traffic and a mix of hospital and retail businesses, was made following significant community consultation.

“From the consultation we undertook during the Causeway pilot we knew that Melburnians were largely in favour of smoke-free areas. Our further consultation with businesses, residents, patrons and passers-by around these three laneways has proved that again,” Cr Foster said.

“This underscores council’s strong commitment to the largest project we have ever undertaken and our ability to deliver it,” Cr Doyle said.

The council has already spent and is preparing to allocate more than $130 million of the up to $250 million projected investment required to fund the QVM Renewal Project.

“This represents a significant down payment on the renewal and should give QVM traders, customers and the broader community confidence that the council is committed to this major project,” Cr Doyle said.

“Our iconic laneways are known for their narrow, intimate atmosphere and to have people smoking in these laneways can make it uncomfortable and unhealthy for surrounding patrons.”

The council is also considering City Square and the QV precinct as the next smoke-free areas.

“City Square is a popular and iconic part of Melbourne which has seen a number of transformations over the years, from being our first civic open space to today playing host to a number of festivals and events. It’s a common meeting spot for Melburnians, and a place where people often sit to eat their lunch or have a cigarette,” Cr Foster said.

“We recognise it’s a bold move to consider this area for a smoking ban and so encourage anyone who visits or is associated with the square to talk to

“We have just completed our third round of community consultation on the market renewal and are in the process of incorporating the feedback from more than 4300 people who took part into a final draft master plan.”

Once consultation on the draft master plan is complete, the council will consider a final master plan for adoption later this year before work commences on detailed design.

Works will be staged and conducted as a collection of many projects rather than just one to minimise disruption and ensure business continuity.

us about what they think the impacts and benefits of a ban are likely to be.

City Square, bordered by Swanston and Collins streets, Flinders Lane and the Westin Hotel, is home to a number of hospitality businesses with outdoor dining.

Cr Foster said the mix of people using City Square made it important to protect the community from the harmful effects of passive smoking.

“We will be approaching surrounding businesses and visitors including smokers and non-smokers, as well as undertaking observational research, to gauge the reaction to making City Square smoke-free.”

There are about 40 other existing smoke-free areas in the City of Melbourne including children’s playgrounds.

FOOD & FINE WINE FASHIONISTAS OF MELBOURNE ARE INVITED TO THE LADY MAYORESS’ COMMITTEE’S FASHION EXTRAVAGANZA. The extravaganza is touted as a cocktail of entertainment and fashion by event organisers with Melbourne fashion designer Aron Katona joining forces with exclusive milliner Marea Bright to put on a night of high fashion in aid of a local cause.

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Over the past five years he has showcased his designs during Melbourne Spring Fashion Week, Melbourne Fashion Festival, and the Fringe and Midsumma festivals.

Bright is an exclusive milliner who has created timeless hats for various occasions for more than 50 years and has individually handmade beautiful bridal and race hats in her CBD salon on Collins Street.

Katona and Bright are excited to be collaborating once again to bring glamour to the runway.

Tickets include fashion, entertainment, food and wine. All proceeds from the event, organised

by The Lady Mayoress’ Committee, will go to the Think Pink Foundation Living Centre.

WHERE: Bond Melbourne, Bond Lane WHEN: Wednesday 29 July TIME: 6-9pm TICKETS: $125 BOOKINGS: 0412 222 049

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MELBOURNE’S PROFESSOR JAYASHRI KULKARNI IS A PASSIONATE ADVOCATE FOR WOMEN’S MENTAL HEALTH.

“The Melbourne Awards are the city’s highest accolade,” Cr Doyle said.

“They are our opportunity to recognise the people who have dedicated themselves to Melbourne and have helped make us the world’s most livable city.”

She has delivered a range of reforms, including the establishment of the Monash Alfred Psychiatry Research Centre Women’s Mental Health Clinic. She has also led the way in discovering new understandings of gender-specific mental illness and improved treatment options for women.

Last year, she was awarded a Melbourne Award for her individual contribution to the community.

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Lord Mayor Robert Doyle said categories include Environmental Sustainability, Community, Profile and the prestigious Melburnian of the Year Award.

“Previous Melbourne Awards have recognised a diverse range of inspirational people and organisations: from Guy Grossi for his role in boosting Melbourne’s profile, to St John Ambulance for their contribution to the community.”

An independent judging panel of industry leaders and Melbourne personalities will select the finalists to be announced on 13 October. The winners in each category and the Melburnian of the Year will be revealed at a gala event at Melbourne Town Hall on 14 November.

Past winners of the Melburnian of the Year Award, which honours the achievements and significant contributions of an inspirational individual, include music industry supremo Michael Gudinski; football icon Ron Barassi and pioneering scientist Professor Sharon Lewin.

Nominations for the Melbourne Awards can made online at melbourne.vic.gov.au/ melbourneawards and are open until 9 June.

The 2015 Melbourne International Jazz Festival (MIJF) is set to bring the world’s modern masters of jazz to Australia, with a program of big-name international artists alongside Australia’s best.

The highlights of this year’s program, which has been 18 months in the making, include performances by charismatic jazz vocalist Kirt Elling who joins forces with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra.

The 10-day festival is the largest of its kind in Australia and includes headline shows at Melbourne’s iconic venues, intimate club gigs, film screenings, events for families and children and a range of free events including lunchtime concerts.

The festival also sees the world premier of Nyilipidgi by Paul Grabowsky, a new work blending the musical heritage of Australia’s first people with cutting edge compositions and improvisations by some of the leading figures in the Australian contemporary music scene.

This year’s line-up brings together more than 300 artists from Australia, USA, UK, Italy, Israel, Spain, Finland, Denmark, Sweden, Greece and New Zealand to perform in more than 100 events.

MIJF artististic director Michael Tortoni said that jazz is the most important artform of the 21st Century. “Jazz continues to be a vital contemporary artform that is constantly evolving which is strongly reflected in this year’s program featuring a stunning array of artists from across the globe,” he said.

The closing night concert will celebrate the spirirt of New Orleans showcasing vocalist Dee Dee Bridgewater and trumpeter Irvin Mayfield with the 15-piece New Orleans Jazz Orchestra.

THE 2015 MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL JAZZ FESTIVAL DATES: Until 7 June COST: Individually ticketed events, some events free.

DETAILS: www.melbournejazz.com

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A TROUPE OF 1200 PERFORMERS WILL DESCEND ON ETHIHAD STADIUM IN FEBRUARY WHEN THE ROYAL EDINBURGH MILITARY TATTOO MARCHES INTO MELBOURNE FOR THE FIRST TIME.

Tickets are on sale now for what is being touted as one of the greatest outdoor spectaculars in this town.

Brigadier David Allfrey, MBE, the current producer of the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo said the trip to Melbourne had been four years in the making.

“To play in Melbourne is an extraordinary privilege and we are delighted to be the most exciting new addition to the 2016 calendar.

This will be an event Melbourne will remember for a lifetime. If you have ever wanted to travel to Edinburgh to see the Tattoo, it’s now coming to you Melbourne,” Brigadier Allfrey said.

The event will feature a full size replica of Edinburgh Castle, the

massed pipes and drums of Scotland’s famous regiments and a large contingent of the leading military bands from the UK, along with other international outfits. There will also be a number of bands representing the Australian Defence Forces.

“Australian audiences have always embraced Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo in Edinburgh every August, and comprise one of the largest international supporters of the event. But in February 2016 the Tattoo will return to Australia, for performances that will be amongst the most spectacular ever staged. In over six and a half decades our unique event has been presented abroad on only three occasions. So we are delighted to be returning this time to Melbourne with

a brand new show with the best bands and performers from around the world.”

With its unique, stirring blend of military ceremony, music and entertainment, The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo is phenomenally popular, attracting an annual television audience of 100 million.

Brigadier Allfrey, who has spent 34 years in the military and served in Northern Ireland, Canada, Germany and Kosovo, has led The Royal Ediburgh Military Tattoo since 2011.

ROYAL EDINBURGH MILITARY TATTOO WHEN: 7pm Friday, 12 February and 1pm and 7pm Saturday 13 February WHERE: Ethihad Stadium TICKETS: www.ticketmaster.com.au DETAILS: www.edinburghtattoo.com.au

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PENTHOUSE’S ARRAY OF LUXURY MELBOURNE’S MOST DESIRABLE HIGH FASHION PENTHOUSE HAS BEEN UNVEILED AT ARRAY BY MIRVAC FEATURING THE MOST OPULENT IMPORTED FURNISHINGS, BESPOKE ARTWORKS AND HOME WARES BY RENOWNED FASHION ILLUSTRATOR MEGAN HESS AS WELL AS SWEEPING VIEWS OF THE CBD. The $8 million 425m2 penthouse, on the banks of the Yarra River at Mirvac’s Yarra’s Edge precinct, features four bedrooms, four bathrooms, butler’s kitchen, a private lift and an impressive double height living and entertaining area leading onto a terrace which overlooks the river and the city skyline.

It is the crowning jewel atop the developer’s seventh and most exclusive Yarra’s Edge tower, Array.

More than 90 per cent of the $219 million elite development has sold, with residents to begin moving in this month.

Mirvac Group Executive – Residential, John Carfi, said Array had been designed to offer a heightened level of luxury in the waterside area in response to purchaser demand for customised apartments to suit their tastes and needs.

“We have had customers purchase multiple apartments to create their own apartments, with expansive spaces and

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extra bedrooms. We’ve even had some customers buy an entire floor to turn into a city abode for their family,” he said.

“Array offers a new level of quality, finish and customisation that is further enhanced by our partnership with Megan Hess. The special touch Megan has put on this landmark property is sure to turn the heads of buyers who want a trophy home.”

Hess’ style has transformed the East Penthouse into an exclusive luxuriant home.

Adorning the luxurious spaces are ottomans and accessories by Versace, couches by Fendi, and even a Roberto Cavalli leather, snakeskin look coffee table. Hess has even specially designed a marble dining table with a gold leaf base for the penthouse, her first foray into furniture design. Jonathan Adler and Coco Republic pieces complement the high fashion furnishings, creating a warm and lavish space.

Hess has created a number of bespoke artworks for the penthouse, as well as hand-sketched wallpaper and cushions and bed linen featuring her designs.

The complete interior package is valued at over $400,000.

The 39-storey tower has been designed by the Mirvac team to capture the movement of the surrounding river.

An iconic rooftop sculpture crowns the building, creating a strong architectural statement when peering down the Flinders Street axis of the city.

Dockland’s Lucas Real Estate’s Director of Property Management, Dylan Emmett has been named Australian Property Manager of the Year at the Real Estate Institute of Australia’s National Awards for Excellence.

The award completes the trifecta of real estate awards he has won in the past year, also including the Real Estate Institute of Victoria - Property Manager of the Year 2014 and the Australasian Real Estate Results Awards – Property Manager of the Year 2014.

In addition to his recent recognition, Lucas Real Estate’s Property

Management team has also been named Australasia’s Property Management Team of the Year at the Real Estate Results Awards in 2015.

Mr Emmett said the awards were great recognition of the hard work of his team during the past year.

“It is an amazing achievement and fantastic to be acknowledged for the hard work of our team over the past 12 months,” he said. “Our team has worked incredibly hard over the past year to really elevate our level of service for our clients.”

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A CELEBRATION OF ROYAL PROPORTIONS LITTLE GIRLS ARE IN FOR THE ULTIMATE PRINCESS EXPERIENCE WHEN DISNEY ON ICE PRESENTS DARE TO DREAM THESE SCHOOL HOLIDAYS. Dare to dream will take audiences on a journey to fulfill their dreams. Featuring two of Disney’s modern day princess stories Tangled and The Princess and the Frog and two beloved fairytales Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs and Cinderella, this action packed skating spectacle is a classic meets contemporary celebration of 75 years of Disney princess stories.

Disney On Ice presents Dare To Dream, produced by Feld Entertainment, showcases the hilarious hair-raising escapade, Tangled, as Rapunzel, Flynn and Maximus, embark on an uproarious journey that takes adventure to new lengths.Travel to the enchanted forest with Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs as

FOR FRIDAY PM 2 JULY - 2:30CE PERFORMAN

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Snow White escapes from the Evil Queen in her search for her one true love.

Watch as fanciful dreams become reality as Cinderella meets her Prince Charming, with a glass slipper fit for an unforgettable fantasy come true.

And boogie to the beat of the bayou in a magical, musical journey that celebrates the story of The Princess and the Frog with Princess Tiana and Prince Naveen.

Why not take your little princess along to experience the beauty, sparkle, and adventure when Disney On Ice Presents Dare To Dream comes to Melbourne.

WHERE: Hisense Arena WHEN: 2-6 July TICKETS: from $29.50 BOOKINGS: 132 849 or www.ticketek.com.au/disneyonice DETAILS: www.disneyonice.com.au

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SNAP TO IT THESE SCHOOL HOLIDAYS RESIDENTS OF CLAWS, THE NEWEST EXHIBIT AT SEA LIFE MELBOURNE AQUARIUM, ARE GETTING SNAPPY THESE HOLIDAYS. The friendly crustaceans are clearly enjoying their new home as they scurry around their crab shaped tanks with their new friends. Since the launch of the exhibit in April, Claws has been impressing visitors young and old with the underwater spectacular.

The Japanese Spider Crab, the largest crab species in the world has left a big impression on visitors with their long legs and

strong claws, while the smallest of the team, the fiddler crabs have also won over many hearts with their tiny bodies and out of proportion, giant claw.

This month also sees the launch of the new Glass Bottom Boat experience. Get up close and personal with the giant stingrays, sharks and hundreds of colourful fish as you glide across the top of the 2.2 million litre Oceanarium.

Watch these stunning creatures cruise through the water from

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above, see their fins cut through the surface and even feed them.

The CLAWS exhibit is part of the 12 zones of discovery at Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium.

WHERE: Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium, corner King and Flinders streets, Melbourne PRICE: Family tickets from $79.

Book online and save.

TIMES: 9.30am to 6pm daily DETAILS: 1800 026 576 BOOKINGS: melbourneaquarium.com.au

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FRIDAY NIGHT FIREWORKS AT DOCKLANDS START YOUR WEEKENDS WITH A BANG WITH THE FREE FIREWORKS AND ENTERTAINMENT AT DOCKLANDS EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT DURING JULY AND AUGUST. Bring your friends and family and enjoy the entertainment at the Piazza at Docklands from 6.30pm until 8.30pm.

Take advantage of the many waterfront restaurants and bars and get front row seats to the 7.30pm fireworks show. Alternatively, rug up and enjoy the show from one of the many vantage points along New Quay Promenade.

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A glittering display of fireworks will illuminate the sky from pontoons on the water of Victoria Harbour for spectators to enjoy. Music and entertainment will continue after the fireworks.

FRIDAY FIREWORKS WHEN: Every Friday night from 3 July until 28 August WHERE: New Quay Promenade and Piazza at Docklands COST: Free DETAILS: melbourne.vic.gov.au/winter

HOMETOWN HEROES CIRCUS OZ RETURN TO MELBOURNE THIS WINTER FOR A SECOND DOSE OF THEIR DYNAMIC AND BRAZEN BUT WAIT … THERE’S MORE. From Melbourne to Mildura, Penrith to Palm Island, an international tour across America and a season at Montreal’s legendary circus venue, La Tohu, But Wait…There’s More, returns to Birrarung Marr under the heated Circus Oz Big Top.

CIRCUS OZ BUT WAIT…THERE’S MORE WHEN: 17 June – 12 July 2015 WHERE: Circus Oz Big Top, Birrarung Marr TICKETS: $22 – $95 BOOKINGS: ticketmaster.com.au

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Melbourne’s own world-famous Circus Oz ensemble is on top of its game, and features a creative bunch of 12 fabulous performers including graceful men, strong women, incredibly intricate and innovative jugglers, lyrical and virtuosic unicyclers, brazen hula hoopers,

hilarious flying trapeze artists, booty-shaking hip-hoppers, highly-musical-acrobats and highly-acrobatic-musicians.

elegant trapeze flying, cheeky impersonations, ridiculous knockabout and multi-skilled human physical exuberance.

Featuring exuberant live circus performances presented at increased velocity, But Wait…

There’s More is a two-hour show full of breathtaking agility, death-defying stunts, awe-inspiring acrobatic performances, irreverent comedy and a spectacular live band.

But Wait…There’s More was created last year with the addition of lots of newly recruited ensemble members under the direction of Circus Oz artistic director, Mike Finch, and Circus Oz touring show director, Debra Batton.

Audiences will be wowed by an astonishing mix of stunt jumping acrobatics, cuttingedge juggling, uni-cycling

Melbourne is the only city lucky enough to enjoy a return season of the show.

Finch said that Circus Oz is unique for so many reasons.

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“The camaraderie of the ensemble, the big group acts, the strong women, the live original music, the irreverent comedy, the raucous physicality, the Big Top, the all-ages show with something for everyone, even the thinking grown-ups … all are signature aspects of Circus Oz that also happen to showcase some of the best things about being Australian,” he said.

Circus Oz has taken its self-crafted performances of wit, grace and spectacle to 26 countries across five continents, playing to more than 3.6 million people since its foundation in 1978.

The Circus Oz show is a rock-n-roll animal-free circus that adults and children can enjoy together.

HEIGHT OF HOLIDAY FUN Don’t let a little rain stop you from exploring the Otway Fly Treetop Adventures down The Great Ocean Road these school holidays. Experience the rainforest at its finest.

During the winter months this cool temperate rainforest comes to life as the local waterfalls gush with overflow and the native fauna and flora become abundant in the area.

As the frosty chill sets in the excitement at Otway Fly heats up with the Zipline Tour sure to get the blood pumping.

The adrenalin-filled tour includes three hours of

exhilarating fun as you soar like a bird through the air 30 metres above the forest floor while you take in the 360 degree views of the magnificent mountain scenery.

Embrace the misty air as you scale new heights on the stunning Otway Fly Treetop Walk, the longest and highest of its kind in the world. The Treetop Walk provides an unrivalled experience through the magnificent Otway Ranges.

Standing 25 metres above the forest floor, visitors can marvel at

the towering Mountain Ash and Myrtle Beech, or venture up the 45-metretall Spiral Tower for the ultimate birds-eye-view.

Just 15 minutes from the Great Ocean Road via Lavers Hill and 2.5 hours from Melbourne, zip down to Otway Fly Treetop Adventures for hours of family fun.

OTWAY FLY WHERE: Otway Fly Treetop Adventures, 360 Phillips Track, Weeaproinah, Victoria WHEN: Daily TIME: 9am–5pm DETAILS: 5235 9200

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NO EXPENSE SPARED AT BOND ONE OF MELBOURNE’S MOST ICONIC VENUES HAS UNDERGONE A $5 MILLION REFURBISHMENT CREATING A GLAMOUROUS EVENT SPACE AND ENTERTAINMENT VENUE.

Bond Melbourne, formerly Bond Bar, has been given the Midas touch including brass curtains, gold-studded lounges and gold lighting, curated by leading design company Hachem.

Co-owner Ozzie Kheir, who also owns Adelphi Hotel, Mon Bijou and Baroq House, said it was the most exciting project he has been involved in.

“Bond Melbourne brings a new level

of luxury to Australia, from the goldencoloured brass curtains to the indulgent green room experience, which starts at $50,000 per package,” he said.

“We have travelled the world visiting the very best venues and have been inspired to create a world-class space that is truly an experience.

“I wanted to bring to Australia a level of luxury that hasn’t existed before with a mix of LA-style service and Dubai-style glamour – a venue with international appeal that Melburnians can be proud of.

“We have spared no expense to create a luxe venue, with every visit

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More than 212,000 Jimmy Grants’ souvlakis have been sold, more than 28,000 green tea and black sesame ice creams consumed at Rice Workshop and almost 18 million customers have perused Emporium Melbourne since it opened 12 months ago.

Emporium Melbourne centre manager Steve Edgerton said the centre is already looking ahead to what comes next.

The precinct celebrated the milestone with a custom-made white, black and gold birthday cake by renowned Australian patissier, chef and Emporium resident Adriano Zumbo.

“We’re constantly striving to reimagine the shopping experience for our customers, who are coming from near and far, and have an expectation of a uniquely Melbourne but completely global offering – and with more than 20 per cent of our total sales coming from tourists outside metropolitan Melbourne including international visitors, it’s imperative we keep our finger on the pulse,” Mr Edgerton said.

Melbourne Lord Mayor Robert Doyle said the day Emporium Melbourne opened there was a 24 per cent increase in footfall in the CBD compared with the preceding three Wednesdays and a 4.4 per cent increase in footfall in the CBD in the following six weeks, compared with the same period the previous year. magmedia.com.au

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Emporium Melbourne is 100 per cent leased and home to more than 220 stores including 21 first-tomarket retailers, Australia’s first Uniqlo multi-level flagship store

“Emporium has been a major contributor to the revitalisation of the CBD’s shopping offer, ushering in firstto-Melbourne retailers and eateries and innovative concept and flagship stores and opening the bridge and tunnel walkways to connect with other leading city retailers,” Cr Doyle said.

“The city precinct has seen an injection of $500 million into its annual retail economy with the opening of Emporium Melbourne and other newcomers like H&M at Melbourne’s GPO and The Strand Melbourne, boosting our already strong standing as the food and fashion capital of Australia.”

“We are confident Bond Melbourne is unlike anything Australia has ever experienced.”

Devoid of dark corners, Bond Melbourne’s space, at 24 Bond Street, is completely curved, from the bars and fittings, to the walls, roof and retractable curved glass door, creating a flowing space that can be opened up as one area or elegantly divided into seven private and intimate sections.

Table service includes bottles from the luxurious menu, which can be engraved with guests’ names.

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CELEBRATES and the Southern Hemisphere’s largest TopShop and TopMan.

destined to be a unique experience.

“Emporium Melbourne’s second year will see the internationally-acclaimed dumpling giant Din Tai Fung claim an entire floor above the Café Court by the middle of the year and our major sponsorship of Melbourne’s signature Spring Fashion Week in August.”

Ovolo Laneways has unveiled a shiny new penthouse and terrace suites inspired by the city’s eclectic sub-cultures, boutiques and creative surrounds.

The one-off penthouse and terrace suites provide guests with seamlessly designed living and party spaces rich in artsy character, dynamic technology.

The vision behind the new look for Ovolo Laneways was to evoke feelings of continuous discovery for guests during their stay in this quintessential Melbourne hotel.

Ovolo collaborated with local designers and artists. The 43-room boutique hotel is in the heart of the CBD, near the theatre district, boutique shopping precincts, an abundance of eateries and bars and iconic Melbourne laneways.

To celebrate the new suites, Ovolo Laneways is offering 25 per cent off when you book a stay before July 2015, terms and conditions apply. For more information visit www.ovolohotels.com

THERE ARE PEOPLE PREPARED TO GIVE OF THEMSELVES FOR THE GREATER GOOD. AND THERE ARE BUSINESSES THAT ARE ALSO PREPARED TO GIVE OF THEIR PROFITS FOR THE GREATER GOOD. BUT HAVE YOU EVER HEARD OF A BUSINESS DONATING 100 PER CENT OF PROFITS FOR THE GREATER GOOD? WELL, LET ME INTRODUCE ONE. Just near one of Melbourne’s famous train stations this lovely café, called Kinfolk, is filled with an eclectic décor and a cosy ambience.

Kinfolk has all the ingredients that makes a café work. Great food and coffee (and chai), friendly dedicated staff and a creative vibe that makes you want to stay all day. Add to the list a social enterprise and you’ve got yourself a meaningful business that is making a really big difference.

Not only are they supporting local and sustainable produce but also sharing 100 per cent of the profits to partner charities with their friendly volunteering staff doing this for the love of giving back. Since opening in 2010 they have raised more than

$100,000 for their partner projects.

Charities they currently support include: The Cathy Freeman Foundation (CFF) helps Indigenous children experience their potential in school, and beyond.

The foundation acknowledges the strength and wisdom that lies within remote Indigenous communities and partners with community and school leaders to help build education pathways that work. CFF works with 1600 Indigenous children and their families by partnering with four remote Indigenous communities.

Urban Seed has a focus on gathering around food, recreation and creative art to foster a sense of home –

especially for those in our community experiencing homelessness, addiction, mental illness and isolation. Creating a home for those who have none is the basis of their community development work.

Customers get to donate through their coffee bean voting system. On the front counter as you pay, you’ll see the two project jars and a bowl of coffee beans. Drop a bean into the jar of the project you would like to support with your purchase and then each year they have their financials audited, determine their profit, empty the jars, weigh the beans and distribute the profits accordingly. Easy.

And if you’re interested - anyone can volunteer. What a great way

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MISS MEANINGFUL COLUMN JANINE PHILLIPS AKA MISS MEANINGFUL is passionate about philanthropy and business with a love of combining the two living by the motto ‘one devoted person can initiate change’.

MAKE SURE YOU VISIT HER BLOG AT missmeaningful.com.au

to do something meaningful, gain some skills and give back. Bless them. They are all heroes to me.

From corporate catering for creative business workshops to private dinners in intimate settings, Kinfolk will provide the catering to wow your guests. So whether you’re after a venue for two or up to 34, Kinfolk can cater for your needs. In true innovative style, Kinfolk has teamed up with Donkey Wheel House events to create events with a difference.

Want to know more? You can hang out at Kinfolk at 673 Bourke Street, Melbourne from 7am to 3pm, Monday to Friday. Or to find out more about functions and catering visit www.kinfolk.org.au TWITTER: @kinfolk_cafe INSTAGRAM: @K_I_N_F_O_L_K FACEBOOK: facebook.com/KinfolkCafe

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JONATHAN GREEN TAKES A CLOSE LOOK AT THE NOT-SO-SERIOUS ISSUES OF THE WORKPLACE.

A TOAST TO OFFICE DRINKS A number of years ago I decided to make a career change. I went back to university and balanced full-time study with a full-time job and the usual suite of adult commitments.

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When I finished, and finally cracked a job in a small publishing business it was like I was starting all over again. It may have only been a few years, but office life felt pretty foreign and I was taking some time adjusting to the day-to-day procedures and internal politics.

Then I heard the magic words: “Friday drinks”.

Oh yeah – I can actually do this.

This is comfortable territory.

It’s a chance to engage with co-workers and chat about things I actually know about … namely … anything other than this new job.

It was explained to me that given the lack of licensed venues in the area (we were in outer suburbia) someone would go to a retail liquor outlet and we would have drinks in the boardroom.

Sounds good to me.

I was told that someone would come round to see what we wanted, and to have some cash ready.

So … it’s not paid for by the business?

Even though it’s in-house? You know – fair enough, not a big deal. It still sounds good.

The anointed co-worker then came around and asked what I would like to drink. As in – the exact drink – the exact brand – and the exact quantity – and then asked for exact money. What the … you mean we don’t just throw in a few dollars each and get a small selection of soft drink, beer and wine?

No. The system for Friday drinks at this workplace was that you selected a specific drink or two – someone would then consult their spreadsheet to tell you exactly how much it would be – and then you would hand over your money. Exact money, please. Heaven help you if your drink selection wasn’t on the spreadsheet.

When that particular co-worker left the business, I was asked if I could pick up the role. Like a good dictator, I told everyone that the system would change.

People would put in $10 and I would buy a selection of beverages. This was met with trepidation. I eventually won them over by suggesting that whatever money was left over would go towards chips.

This seemed to work quite well, with more people than ever deciding to join in for a social chat. I should add that these were very casual drinks. It wasn’t about drinking alcohol specifically, it was about workmates getting together and remembering that we were all just normal people who had lives outside the walls.

That was… until the non-drinkers starting eating the chips – and we were back squabbling about things “not being fair”.

It never really got resolved.

So what is the best practice for office drinks? I know that workplaces need to be responsible about alcohol consumption and not every office has a pub nearby, so I understand that many businesses find it all a bit difficult. However, as said before, to me it’s more about just stepping outside the desks and engaging with co-workers, so I think it’s a bit sad when there is nothing.

Which is to say … I’m currently at a place that does nothing, so I need your ideas and suggestions to implement something that will actually work. So please tell me, what’s worked for you? Is it a social club or some other system? Or does it really just come back to the attitude of individual staff?

Send me your ideas and I’ll put them to the test. And then like any good office we can have a meeting after a specified period of time and formally review the findings through a PowerPoint presentation with SWOT analysis and pie charts.

Got an office gripe of your own?

Email it to jg_green@hotmail.com