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PHOTO FINISH EXHIBITION – LEGENDS OF THE RACE THAT STOPS A NATION

MELBOURNE HOSTS OLYMPICS OF THE DANCE WORLD

EUREKA TOWER CLIMB – STRENGTH, WILL & DETERMINATION

ROLLER DERBY XTREME – SKATES IN FOR AUSTRALIAN DEBUT NOVEMBER 2012

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It’s November and Melbourne’s Spring Racing Carnival has well and truly bolted out of the gates. It’s a great time of year, the weather is (slowly) improving and fashion, fillies and frivolity are plentiful. The public holiday, or for some a very long weekend is a highlight and prelude to the race towards the silly season and the end of another year.

We are thrilled to feature the lovely Ann Peacock on our November cover, Ann personifies Spring Racing Carnival with its glamour, history and style. Ann also features as part of the fantastic photographic exhibition: Photo Finish Celebrating Ultimate Style on display at Crown Metropol until November 18.

I hope you also enjoy our styling tips for race days from our guest experts, Lord Coconut and Melbourne Milliner, Melissa Jackson. We have also included a guideline for traditional colours and attire for Melbourne’s four main race days.

Racing emerges as a theme in this issue but not just the equine type. I spoke to Dawn Ashton, mother of Coen, who at 15 has been waiting for a double lung transplant. Dawn has been in training for

the gruelling Eureka Climb, an 88 storey race to the top, read our story on page 26.

Melbourne is host to the WDSF World DanceSport Championship Standard, held only once every four years internationally and regarded as the undisputed Olympics of the Dance World, we have some amazing tickets to giveaway.

Roller Derby Xtreme is also heading our way with a spectacular showdown between the two top American teams, the LA Derby Dolls and the New York Gotham Girls who will be joined by some Australians skaters. Stereotypes be gone – the days of choreographed shows are over, these girls are athletes and everything about Roller Derby Xtreme is authentic, including the bumps, bruises and rivalry.

Until next month, happy racing!

Lisa Quittner editor@magmedia.com.au

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EVENTS

From Nov

NORMIE THE MUSICAL

LUNCHBOX SESSION MORE SEX PLEASE...

MINDFULNESS WE’RE SENIORS!

RAFAEL BONACHELA’S 2 ONE ANOTHER

Normie, a new musical charting the successful and controversial 1960s experiences of Australia’s first King of Pop. The fast-paced show draws on Normie Rowe’s hit-laden song list and 60s classics, plus original songs capturing the spirit of the times. It tells how Normie sung his way to be twice crowned pop’s monarch and successfully toured the UK and the US before serving in the Vietnam War. On his return home he finds the times, and his world, have dramatically changed.

As the weather warms up we trundle along to endless Christmas parties, it’s important to maintain our commitment to leading a balanced life. Creating ‘time out’ for yourself is the best way to ensure you feel calm, grounded, clear-headed, and motivated. At this session you will learn some mindfulness techniques such as yoga stretching, simple breathing and meditation that takes just 20 minutes a day. Techniques that will help you survive the silly season and stresses of everyday life.

With a wink and a nod to the popular 1970’s farce ‘No Sex Please, We’re British’, John-Michael Howson puts his own hilarious spin on Australia’s less inhibited culture and a golden generation confronting mortality with a glint in its eyes and a spring in its shuffle. A joyously liberating play set in the sunny and efficient confines of the Guantanamo Palms Retirement Village. Starring Mark Mitchell, Jane Clifton, Michael Veitch, Tracy Harvey with Matt Quartermaine.

Strictly limited season!

When: 23 Nov – 1 December Where: Geoffrey McComas Theatre, Scotch College, Hawthorn Tickets: 9514 2091 Web: www.osmad.com.au

When: Thursday 8 November - 12.30pm Where: The hub@ Docklands 80 Harbour Esplanade Entry: FREE no booking required Further Info: 8622 4822

When: From November, 2012 Where: Comedy Theatre Exhibition St, Melbourne Tickets: $59-$69 Bookings: Ticketmaster 1300 889 278

Sydney Dance Company’s new work, 2 One Another, will have its Melbourne premiere this November at the Playhouse Theatre.

Featuring 17 of the best contemporary dancers in Australia, 2 One Another is the result of an exciting collaboration amongst an exceptional artistic team. Rafael Bonachela’s breathtaking choreography, designer Tony Assness’ visionary set and costumes, and Nick Wales’ unique sound design have all been sculpted though poetry, personal stories and emotional responses, creating a work that is dynamic, deeply personal and highly physical.

When: 21 Nov – 1 Dec Where: Playhouse Theatre - Arts Centre Tickets: From $35 - $85 Bookings: 1300 182 183

EVENTS

15 ~ 26 Nov

9 ~ 19 Nov

From 22 Nov

SKYFALL: THE IMAX EXPERIENCE

LA MIRADA FILM FESTIVAL

THE GLENN MILLER ORCHESTRA

QUEEN VICTORIA SUZUKI NIGHT MARKET

After half a century of 007, the latest James Bond film, Skyfall, will be the first to be converted to the IMAX 15/70 film format. Daniel Craig is back as Ian Fleming’s James Bond 007 in Skyfall, the 23rd adventure in the longest-running film franchise of all time. In Skyfall, Bond’s loyalty to M is tested as her past comes back to haunt her. As MI6 comes under attack, 007 must track down and destroy the threat, no matter how personal the cost.

The fabulous La Mirada Film Festival presents the best and most exciting new Spanish and Latin American films of the last twelve months plus a breathtaking selection of Spanish film classics selected by some of the world’s finest filmmakers.

With legendary Spanish cinema auteur Pedro Almodóvar as its patron, each year the festival’s unique approach to programming includes ‘Almodóvar Presents’, a classics section curated by Almodóvar himself, plus a program of classics selected by three international cinema luminaries. Program also includes new releases and documentaries.

For the first time in Australia the Glenn Miller Orchestra concert spectacular will take audiences on a sentimental journey down memory lane on the eve of Glenn Miller’s 75th anniversary. The concert features the internationally renowned Glenn Miller Orchestra, The Moonlight Serenade Singers and The Broadway Swing Dancers as well as the great ‘Big Band’ hits and original Glenn Miller arrangements. The Glenn Miller Orchestra is a colourful and flamboyant evening filled with fun and nostalgia of the 1930s and 40s.

A summer tradition continues as the Queen Victoria Suzuki Night Market creates a Wednesday night carnival style atmosphere as the sun sets thanks to over 200 stalls showcasing local designers, artists, gourmet produce and fashion. Free busker style entertainment, renowned hawker style street food from traditional African curries through to the humble German pretzel, eclectic wares, wine bars and Melbourne’s best local bands performing live FREE including Abbie Cardwell & the Chicano Rockers, Bobby Alu, Fresh Mob album launch and Flybz.

When: 9, 10 & 19 November Where: Hamer Hall - Arts Centre Tickets: From $80 Bookings: 1300 182 183

When: Wednesday nights from 14 November Time: 5:30pm – 10pm Location: Queen Victoria Market, Melbourne Web Info: www.qvm.com.au

When: From 22 November Where: IMAX Melbourne Rathdowne St, Carlton Session Times: Check the website Web: www.imaxmelbourne.com.au

When: 15 - 26 November Where: ACMI & Cinema Nova - Carlton Program details: www.lamirada.org.au

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NEIGHBOURHOOD

MELBOURNE CITY VOTERS SHOW STRONG SUPPORT OF LEADERSHIP Voters in the recent Melbourne City Council election held on Saturday, 27 October have re-elected both Robert Doyle and Susan Riley as Lord Mayor and Deputy Lord Mayor respectively, with a convincing show of support from voters in their leadership, gaining over 40 per cent of the primary vote.

“Safety, liveability and careful planning for growth are key priorities for Council, I am dedicated to supporting city retailing during the challenging times ahead and seeing our plans for Docklands come to fruition”, said Deputy Lord Mayor, Susan Riley.

Former Deputy Lord Mayor, Gary Singer polled 15.6 per cent of the primary vote ahead of Dr Alison Parkes of the Greens, polling 14.8 per cent.

safety, planning for growth and liveability and made a number of commitments on each of those policy areas. Now it’s my job to roll up my sleeves and get to work on delivering” said the Lord Mayor.

The liveability and growth of Docklands was an important aspect of Team Doyle’s election policies and follows on from Melbourne City Council taking over planning powers for the precinct earlier this year.

Deputy Lord Mayor, Susan Riley is focussed on the welfare and growth of retailers within the city and has been a clear and vocal supporter of the Docklands Precinct from the start of its redevelopment.

“This year City of Melbourne acquired planning powers over Docklands.

We want to make Docklands more liveable. We’ve identified community infrastructure totalling more than $300 million to improve Docklands,

The Lord Mayor is keen to get on with delivering key election campaign commitments after being sworn in on Friday, 2 November.

“Melbourne is the world’s most liveable city and I want to keep it that way. I campaigned on city

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starting with the Docklands Library and Community Garden.

“Better transport links are crucial to the growth of Docklands. We will deliver our election promise to pilot a weekday ferry service in Docklands”, added the Lord Mayor.

Councillors Kevin Louey, the Greens’ Cathy Oke, Ken Ong and Jackie Watts were re-relected along with Arron Wood, Beverley Pinder-Mortimer, Richard Foster, Stephen Mayne and Rohan Leppert.

Further information on Melbourne City Council election outcomes is available at the VEC website www.vec.vic.gov.au

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2012 NYE FIREWORKS CELEBRATIONS

TO BE SPREAD ACROSS THE CITY The City of Melbourne has developed a new approach to New Year’s Eve celebrations this year with the creation of live sites around the central city in 2012.

At a meeting in early October the Council endorsed a new model inviting Melburnians to gather at live sites that have to date been confirmed for Docklands, Flagstaff Gardens and Treasury Gardens.

The midnight fireworks will be designed to ensure spectacular views from all of these live sites, or anywhere with a clear view of the city skyline.

This new format was carefully developed in response to public safety risks identified by Council, Victoria Police and risk management consultants after the 2011 crowd reached more than half a million people in the city.

“The city has become a major destination for New Year’s Eve with people coming from far and wide to enjoy the atmosphere. The decision

to change the format has given us a great opportunity to extend the festivities across the city so we can all share in the excitement on the night,” City of Melbourne CEO Kathy Alexander said.

Victoria Police expressed strong support for the new live sites model and the decision to hold only midnight fireworks at Docklands to mitigate the safety concerns around New Year’s Eve celebrations in the city and the crowd crossover issue between the two Docklands fireworks displays, which were previously held at a family friendly time of 9:30pm and again at midnight. Large numbers around Princes Bridge and Federation Square also raised safety concerns about access and congestion.

This year the early family fireworks will still be held at 9.30pm but have been relocated to Yarra Park from Docklands. While Docklands will continue to be an important part of the city-wide approach to New Year’s Eve it is expected that the precinct will host fireworks and other family friendly attractions at other times throughout the year, such as the winter displays which are great drawcards to the area.

“Public safety is our number one concern and this new approach will be safer but also ensure that people right across the city can take part in a much more enjoyable event to ring in 2013,” Dr Alexander said.

2012 DIWALI FESTIVAL OF LIGHT

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The Victorian Festival of Diwali, also known as the “Festival of Light” will immerse Fed Square this November with the rich and vibrant colours of India.

Join in the festivities and experience the captivating folk, traditional and Bollywood

dances, live bands, a bazaar and a variety of traditional Indo-Chinese cuisine to make the mouth water with anticipation.

ArtPlay will host arts & craft making workshops for children with while jugglers, face painting, Bollywood dancing workshops

with Jhoom-Bollywood Dance Company will provide entertainment for a wonderfully cultural experience for all to enjoy and participate in as well as the meet & greet of AFL players and Australian cricketers.

A special performance by SIDI GOMA, who are traveling to Melbourne for the festival is a must see. SIDI GAMA, also known as the Blak Sufis of India, will perform a cultural spectacle of Indo Africans. More than 800 years ago some East Africans left their shores and came to India, never left and made India home. This lost Indo African tribe kept its cultural heritage alive by passing it on to the next generations.

all Victorian men are invited to take an oath to commit to support “No violence against women”. A mass oath-taking ceremony will take place in the evening.

In light of the recent and highly publicised tragedies of violence against women in Melbourne this is an opportune time to make a commitment to support the many women whose voices are never heard.

Celebrate India Inc. is a Victorian, Not-forprofit community organisation which primarily focuses on facilitating a better understanding of Indian culture and its diversity among the wider Australian community.

Where: Main Square When: Saturday 10 November, 12pm - 9.30pm This year, Celebrate India has joined hands with White Ribbon. On Saturday 10 November, Entry: Free More Info: www.celebrateindia.org.au

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WDSF WORLD DANCESPORT CHAMPIONSHIP STANDARD

MELBOURNE TO HOST

OLYMPICS OF THE DANCE WORLD Ever wondered where those fabulously talented dancers featured on the big and small screen achieve their credentials?

Where the world’s most respected professional ballroom dancers demonstrate and test their ability, agility and athleticism against?

elegance in the world of Ballroom Dance.

this definitive world class competition.

World renowned Australian choreographer Jason Gilkinson will open the 2012 WDSF World DanceSport Championship Standard with a stunning choreographed performance and stunning prelude to

Our Australian hopes are pinned on Antonio Micheli and Katerina Maximova from Victoria and Michael Glikman and Milana Deitch from NSW. Both couples will showcase to the world the precision,

The answer is at the WDSF World DanceSport Championship Standard, held only once every four years internationally and regarded as the undisputed Olympics of the Dance World.

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Since taking over management of the Palais Theatre in July 2007, Neil Croker and the Palais Theatre Management team have increased the annual number of events, increased patronage, begun a program of ongoing restoration, developed programs to link the wider public to the Palais

control, skill and athleticism that is required for the disciplines that encompass Standard DanceSport: Modern and Viennese Waltz; Tango; Foxtrot; Quickstep.

The annual Australian Dancesport Championship will again take place in the days leading up to the World Dancesport Championship Standard, treating Melbourne to a festival of dance over the 4 days!

Nov 29th – Dec 1st, Hisense Arena The 67th Australian DanceSport Championship including ADS & Latin

Michael Glikman & Milana Deitch – NSW

Antonio Michelli & Katerina Maximova - VIC

ICONIC PALAIS THEATRE CELEBRATES 85TH ANNIVERSARY Leading up to the 85th Anniversary, Palais Theatre Management has been active in collecting historical documents and photos to set up a Palais Theatre archive to maintain a permanent heritage that will remain with the theatre for generations to come. The first archive display of materials and objects will be on display in the Lounge Foyer this November.

AT VA L U E D H $250 EAC

If you love dance, admire and respect the discipline, athleticism, commitment and competition at the ultimate level, do not miss this event of Olympic proportions at Melbourne’s Hisense Arena, it is quite simply….. BRILLIANT!!

Melbourne will set the scene for this ‘Festival of Dance’ at the highest level on Sunday 2nd of December after winning the 2012 bid in Barcelona back in 2010 to host this most prestigious international dance spectacular.

The WDSF World DanceSport Championship Standard is arguably the most prominent discipline in the sport of dance; this year it will attract over 220 competitors from more than 50 countries who have earned their right to compete in the ultimate test of athleticism, grace and

DOUBLE ONE OF 5 FOR PASSES 2ND DEC SUNDAY

Theatre and engendered an appreciation of live performance arts.

From presenting less than 20 shows per year back in 2006, management has revitalised the Palais Theatre with almost 100 shows per year. It is now ranked Australia’s No. 1 Theatre for Concert Ticket Sales; it has won the City of Port Phillip Business of the Year (2010), Creative Industries (2010), People’s Choice Award-Service Excellence (2012) and Australian Workplace Giving Awards-Highly Commended (2011).

In celebration of the 85th Anniversary of the iconic Palais Theatre a collection of seven

short plays depicting life ‘At the Water’s Edge’ will be presented by ReAction Theatre and will showcase local and international award-winning playwrights, celebrating life by the water. This unique season of plays will be performed in the grand foyer with the opportunity to pick up great celebratory giveaways as well.

18+ Includes nudity and strong language When: Wednesday 14 - Tuesday 20 Nov Times: 8pm plus Saturday matinee 5pm Tickets: $32.00 General admission through Ticketmaster.com.au or 136 100 Where: Palais Theatre’s grand foyer, Lower Esplanade, St Kilda

Sunday, 2nd of Dec, Hisense Arena WDSF World DanceSport Championship Standard

www.worldstandard2012.com.au Tickets: 13 28 49 or ticketek.com.au

There are over 200 artists in the exciting Melbourne Music Week (MMW) line-up.

Produced by the City of Melbourne, MMW is the only event of its type in Australia. With a carefully curated program of events, many

of which are exclusive to Melbourne, 2012 will showcase the largest program ever.

Over 90 events including 50 concerts, 15 workshops, 10 screenings and 15 other events have been created by local independent promoters, labels, businesses and live music venues who have worked collaboratively with the City of Melbourne.

Melbourne Music Week brings the industry together to recognise the strength of Melbourne’s music scene on the local, national and international stage.

City of Melbourne CEO Kathy Alexander adds “MMW supports and showcases the local music industry and is a great celebration of music in Melbourne. Over

Whilst the full program has been announced, curiosity is building around the secret location of MMW’s mysterious festival hub Where?House, which will not be revealed until the first day of MMW on 16 November.

The flagship pop-up venue for Where?

House will see an iconic Melbourne disused space transformed into the temporary cultural and multi-function MMW Festival Hub. As well as providing the venue for a program of cutting edge music events, Where?House will feature a bar, café and dining hall, making it the perfect place to meet up with friends and kick back throughout the festival.

This year, MMW invited the people of Melbourne to submit proposals for their

very own MMW events as part of the Self-Made program.Self-Made has 13 diverse projects from Tram Sessions, taking a small group on a specially kitted-out tram for a night of awesome live music rolling through Melbourne to Classical Revolutions, featuring students and graduates from VCA, ANAM, Melbourne Conservatorium of Music and Monash School of Music, who will present a series of five intimate pop-up performances in unusual public locations.

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2012 MELBOURNE MUSIC WEEK

75% of acts involved are from Victoria.

This dynamic and diverse event for the music-loving community creates a meeting place to network and enjoy our internationally renowned music city.”

Plenty more is on offer over the nine-day event including workshops and dance parties for kids, a music market at Fed Square and a Look Stop Shop photo exhibition of local artists in the businesses they love.

Melbourne Music Week 16-25 November Full program details available at melbourne.vic.gov.au/mmw

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Lapel pins – Lapels are often the only visible area where you can be a little bit quirky. Sit it on the left lapel and have a little fun. Your political and football club lapel pins shouldn’t be worn to the races. Lord Coconut will be wearing a vintage Grouse foot as a lapel pin. It’s the Scottish version of a lucky rabbits paw and he needs all the luck he can get when placing bets.

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Rings – Any more than two rings on the one hand makes you look like a pimp, a bikie or a shaman. Leave your skull and cross- bone rings at home.

HEROES & LEGENDS OF THE RACE THAT STOPS A NATION Due to popular demand, Crown’s Photo Finish exhibition has been reinstalled for this year’s Spring Racing Carnival coinciding with the 50th Anniversary of Fashion on the Fields.

Tie Bars/Tie Clasps – Wear one to keep your tie out of your beer or champagne after you back a winner. The tie bar shouldn’t be wider than your tie and should be worn between the second and third shirt button. If wearing a waist coat as well, a smaller lapel pin can be placed on the tie above waist coat for a more modern look which will highlight the tie bar even more.

Cufflinks - Don’t spoil a new suit and shirt with a cheap and nasty pair of mass produced cufflinks or, heaven forbid, the ones that come with the shirt. Invest in a unique, handmade pair of cufflinks that show your personal style. Match the colour of your cufflinks with the colour of your pocket square. As you will be wearing a French Cuff shirt with your cufflinks, only the first one centimeter of the French cuff should be seen below the suit jacket sleeve. Anything more than this and the suit or shirt will look ill-fitting.

PHOTO FINISH –

Photo Finish is an unrivalled collection of modern images drawn from the dignitaries, prominent jockeys, trainers, breeders, owners, officials, bookmakers, racing identities and celebrities. Returning to the exhibition is Melbourne Cup legend Bart Cummings, champion jockeys Frankie Dettori and Glen Boss, internationally renowned trainers Luca Cumani, Dermot Weld and Gai Waterhouse and New Zealand breeder, Sir Patrick Hogan.

Pocket Squares – Easily the most ‘on trend’ fashion statement for men at the races this year. Ensure your pocket square is 100% silk and compliments your tie and cufflinks. Never use your pocket square as a hanky.

Lord Coconut is Melbourne’s only retailer, gallery and online boutique selling contemporary jewellery designed exclusively for men. Lord Coconut stocks over 400 individual jewellery pieces and designer cufflinks and represents over 30 Melbourne jewellers, artisans and designers.

LORD COCONUT Suite 3, Level 4 Carlow House 289 Flinders Lane, Melbourne info@lordcoconut.com 0450 015 263

This year new portraits of Jesinta Campbell, James Cummings and Tom and Hoda Waterhouse feature alongside 27 other portraits on display.

The exhibition brings together the work of leading photographers in Australia and from around the globe, each specially commissioned for the exhibition by Crown. The larger-thanlife, high-impact portraits illustrate a range of styles and techniques, providing an extraordinary window to view the heroes and legends of the race that stops a nation.

When: Until Sunday 18 November Where: Level One Retail Precinct - Crown Metropol

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LORD COCONUT’S TOP HINTS FOR PERSONALISING YOUR SPRING RACING CARNIVAL OUTFIT

Michelle Payne

‘DOS & DON’TS’

BY MELISSA JACKSON – MELBOURNE BASED MILLINER

DOS ON RACE DAYS

Frankie Dettori

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SPRING CARNIVAL RACEWEAR

WEAR A HAT NOT A FASCINATER! • Go to a local milliner for the correct proportion, scale, shape, fit & colour – you will be surprised to know this is not necessarily more expensive than buying ‘off the rack’ • If in doubt, you could try a “hatinator” – a more substantial headpiece than a fascinator • Wear your hat or headpiece on an angle (the rule is over the right eye but as I’m not driven by ‘the rules’) on whichever side feels most comfortable & suits your hairstyle or “do” • Always try your sunglasses on with your hat to make sure “they work” HAVE A HANDBAG THAT CAN FIT: • A race book & pen, betting wallet & cash, sunglasses, phone &/ or camera, Band-Aids or blister pack, lipstick or gloss • Other optional items – flat fold up ballet flats & a pashmina DRESS FOR THE WEATHER: • Remember Melbourne’s spring of ‘ four seasons in one day’ - a jacket is always handy– think light trench or tailored jacket • Wear comfortable shoes, preferably ones that have already been ‘worn in’

THINK FAST FORWARD: • Buy your train ticket in advance, if you don’t have a myki, of course!

• Alternate alcoholic drinks with a water or soft drink if you want to ‘keep nice’ • Have a ‘flutter’ with a bookie, but remember to collect any winning bets before you leave the course • Be wary of too much fake tan or blotchy tan spots around the ankles, knees, elbows & neck • Invest in a manicure & pedicure before hitting the track

DON’TS ON RACE DAYS • Wear new shoes or shoes with a stiletto that might get ‘bogged’ in the grass • Over accessorise – think Chanel “take one piece of jewellery off before you leave the house” • Wear fresh flowers in your hair, as they will be droopy & sad by the end of the day • Take your shoes off until you get home!

• Leave the track wearing ‘your man’s’ suit jacket - that’s why you packed your pashmina!!!

• Wear a hat brim wider than your shoulders or have a hat trim (wide elaborate feathered trim) that will poke somebody’s eye out as you pass them in the crowd • Wear sandals or open toed shoes if it’s raining • Allow exposed bra straps with a strappy style dress To contact Melissa Jackson P: 03 9415 8836 E: info@melissajackson.com.au W: melissajackson.com.au

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Art Horses Australia is the country’s contribution to the phenomena of painted animal art that has swept the world. In Australia, the horse has been selected for its unique role in our history – from the first settlers through to Phar Lap and the world famous Melbourne Cup. Bringing their own individual perspectives to this remarkable display of equine art,

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Black Caviar by Lyn Beaumont

Sunline by Bernice Dey

And the Winner Is print by Di King

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ART HORSES AND EQUINE ART – CELEBRATING THE SPRING RACING CARNIVAL the exhibition includes Melbourne artists: Bridget McCormack, Declan Halinan, Wayne Tindall, Daniel Woodman, Ulla Taylor, Alison Lester, Eleanor Hart, Jams Clark, Phillip Woodman and Daniel Moynihan.

The uniquely painted and designed life-size horses offer an unprecedented blend of art, imagination and entertainment.

The exhibition combines elements

of street theatre and public art to create a memorable spectacle.

The exhibition also features the artwork of well-known equine artists, Lyn Beaumont, Brian Clinton, Bernice Dey, Kate Ferguson and Di King with an array of oils, pastels and prints depicting the wonderful world of horses.

The Exhibition is Curated by Jacqueline Taylor OAM – OZLink Entertainment WHEN: October 8 – December 6, 2012 7am – 7pm Monday-Friday (closed Saturdays and Sundays) WHERE: Media House Gallery, The Age - 655 Collins Street, Docklands COST: Free of charge

The Melbourne Cup Carnival begins with the AAMI Victoria Derby Day on Saturday, 3 November and is said to be the day for racing purists and considered one of the most prestigious days of racing in Australasia. The fashion stakes are equally high for classic elegance.

Traditionally, black and white has been the prominent colour scheme for women, while men often wear a grey morning suit,

top hat, peacock vest and pinstripe pants. The official flower for the meeting is the cornflower.

The jewel in the crown is the timehonoured Emirates Melbourne Cup on Tuesday, 6 November.

The AUS $6.2 million Emirates Melbourne Cup is unrivalled as the world’s richest handicap and richest 3200 metre race, drawing competitors from across the globe. It is the day to make your strongest fashion statement with an exotic or outrageous fashion statement. Hats are essential and so is a yellow rose in the lapel.

Crown Oaks Day on Thursday, 8 November is the is regarded as ‘ladies day’ - the ultimate style day of the Carnival when women of all ages dress to impress and

traditionally wear a pink rose, the official flower of Crown Oaks Day. The winner of Myer Fashions on the Field is announced on Crown Oaks Day. The Melbourne Cup Carnival concludes its festivities with Emirates Stakes Day on Saturday, 10 November featuring Victoria’s premier 1600m event, the A$1,005,000 Group 1 Emirates Stakes. The meeting features Emirates Stakes Day Fashions on the Field for children, where hundreds of children aged from 6 to 17 compete on the catwalk. The day has a relaxed atmosphere and is recognised as the Carnival’s “Family Day”.

The official flower for Emirates Stakes Day is the Red Rose.

Photo - SDP Media

Melbourne comes alive with an exhilarating culmination of fashion, racing, culinary experiences and excitement during the Melbourne Cup Carnival reinforcing Melbourne’s unsurpassed reputation as a world-class events city. This year the fashion stakes will be higher than ever with the 50th anniversary of Fashions on the Field.

MELBOURNE SPRING RACING CARNIVAL

MELBOURNE CUP CARNIVAL OF FASHION

FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT WWW.MELBOURNECUP.COM

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By Lisa Quittner Roller Derby was the brain child of Chicago promoter, Leo Seltzer, who created the sport in 1935 as a means to drum up business for the Chicago Coliseum at the height of roller skating popularity.

Interest grew with war time audiences and through television broadcasts but the wheels of success began to slow and in an effort to reignite the audience interest the bouts became choreographed productions with predetermined results which saw the demise of the sport, but Roller Derby is back and taking the world by storm.

In 2001, ‘Demolicious’, one of the pioneers of modern Roller Derby in America drove the rebirth of the sport in Los Angeles with her LA Derby Dolls, bringing back the fire and excitement, athleticism and an edgy sport-spectacular played by fiery women who have transformed the game into an eight-wheeled modern day gladiatorial battle - minus the soap opera!

In 2011 over 1,000 amateur leagues were registered worldwide in countries including Canada, the UK, France, Brazil, Germany, Belgium, Finland, Denmark, Singapore and Australia.

Fast track to November 2012 and Melbourne is set to host Roller Derby Xtreme, (RDX) a dual to the finish between the best Roller Derby girls on the planet - the LA Derby Dolls and New York Gotham Girls with a little local assistance from Australian Roller Derby skaters selected to participate in the RDX Training Camp where 12 stand out local derby girls will be selected to skate with the American girls in the Australian debut of Roller Derby Xtreme.

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This RDX experience was created by FremantleMedia Enterprises (FME) and is being produced in conjunction with Nine Live. FME’s VP Live Experiences, Australia, Dustin Lockett is keenly aware that the Roller Derby revolution is alive.

“We are so pumped to be bringing to Australia the two best teams in the world and with a

new, purpose-built banked track, RDX will be a defining moment for Roller Derby, not only in Australia but globally. Australia is home to one of the world’s fastest growing Roller Derby communities, with leagues in every major city, around 250,000 active members, and an ever expanding fan base hooked on the adrenaline, authenticity and athleticism that is Roller Derby,” Lockett added.

The RDX track will be banked, meaning it will be 4 and a half foot high at both ends at a 23 degree angle enabling the skaters to clock speeds of up to 40kms an hour on the straights. This banked track elite Roller Derby series will have spectators on the edge of their seats and up with every moment of the action of the game via big screen replays and instant statistics from an expert commentary team to really enhance the spectator experience. This is Roller Derby like never been seen before!

The old stereotype of Roller Derby was of a bunch of tough women on roller skates knocking each other down, while the game is still physical between the players, Roller Derby today at the elite level is about the athleticism of the sport for both endurance and recovery.

“We train up to four times a week for 2-3 hours at a time incorporating off skate workouts with weights and cardio as well as on skate training on both flat and banked tracks, we keep in excellent physical shape to be able to last through a 60 minute game sprinting on roller skates” said LA Derby Dolls 50/50 Jammer and Blocker, Gori Spelling No.90210 - AKA Ane (pronounced Ah-Nee) Jens.

Despite the resurgence of the sport worldwide, Roller Derby is still an amateur sport, even at the elite level the players all have day jobs and fit their gruelling training schedule around work hours and weekends. Gori Spelling is by profession the Art Department Manager and Photo Editor at VANS (shoes) in Orange County, California.

“To play at this level you have to dedicate your life to Roller Derby” adds Gori Spelling who most nights of the week doesn’t get home to her husband and dogs until after 11pm.

The rivalry and authenticity of the showdowns in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane this November will be fierce with an added twist as these two rival teams will have to change their strategy and game plan with every match of the tour adding to explosive excitement of what is set to be an action packed RDX debut in Australia.

“In the U.S the main rivalry is between the East Coast and West Coast, so New York versus L.A rivalry is always fierce. In our last few games we have just edged out the Gotham Girls and they have made us fully aware that they don’t want that to happen in Australia” adds Gori.

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Martin Campbell, with his winning artwork ‘It’s a harbor life’

NEIGHBOURHOOD

WINNERS ANNOUNCED IN THE ANL MARITIME ART PRIZE

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It’s been 10 years since The Mission to Seafarers Victoria first created and launched its inaugural art exhibition on Maritime Art, a fundraising exercise which is now the biggest fundraiser for the Mission and has lead to many artists being recognised and profiled while giving all artists a platform for creating Maritime Art.

This Icebreaker, dominating and enveloping Hobart Harbour with her ‘Business End’ inspired the oil painting by Campbell and resulted in a winning result not only for the artist but also for The Mission to Seafarers Victoria, as the Maritime exhibition is the biggest fundraiser of the year for this historical not-for-profit institution.

The award winners of the ANL Maritime Art Awards were announced at the awards art exhibition which opened on October 4th at the Mission to Seafarers Victoria. Over 250 people attended the event including many finalists and past winners.

The art award was established in 2002 in a bid to give maritime art a platform for celebration and a fundraising event that would contribute to the sustainability of this important institution and the vital assistance and services they provide. Since its inaugural exhibition it has grown in popularity to become a premier maritime arts prize and exhibition with an acquisitive award worth $25,000.

‘It’s a harbor life’ by Martin Campbell, the Balmain East artist who’s view from his studio overlooking the White Bay Shipping Terminal, with his zeal for all things marine and the Aurora Australis, the Antarctic supply and research vessel have earned him the 2012 Maritime Art Award and $15,000 in prize winnings.

THE HISTORIC SEAFARERS CENTRE 717 FLINDERS STREET, DOCKLANDS For further information on winners, artist works and photo gallery go to www.missiontoseafarers.com.au

By Andrew Hewison In other words, persistent financial commentary pointing to a faltering Australian economy and the lingering storm clouds from the European crisis continue to hamper the confidence of many investors. So why then has the Australian sharemarket gained 11% since 1 January 2012?

I must say it has been a pleasure contacting some of my clients recently to tell that their portfolios had increase by between 10-20% year to date. “REALLY?” has been the common response…

One of my partners here at HPW, Glenn Fairbairn, posted a great blog post via our

website during September. He discussed the recent overselling of resource stocks, namely RIO & BHP, I was very interested to hear recently that Rio Tinto maintains a cost to produce iron ore at $50 per tonne. They are the cheapest producer in the world, closely followed by BHP. As Glenn stated, with a softening iron ore price, higher cost producers will become uncompetitive and fall away leaving RIO & BHP to pick up the slack.

So why on earth did everyone sell them?

Buying behavior based on emotion is what controls investment markets.

The ability of an investor to ignore the noise around them and invest based

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The sharemarket is an efficient beast.

It has the ability to price in influential factors, such as a “faltering economy” around 12-18 months before it actually happens. This may in fact be a reason why, although it seems we have a stagnant economy, the sharemarket has already looked past this and is factoring in the sunny skies ahead.

The table shows:

The table below on the left depicts the year to September performance of the major industry sectors within Australia.

One particular measurement of company valuation and performance is the price to earnings (P/E) ratio. It is the amount of times a company must pay its annual dividend before its share price has been repaid to the investor.

P/E ratios can differ based on the amount of earnings a company chooses to pay to its shareholders as dividends. Companies looking to grow by re-investing their earnings do not pay large dividends and therefore have higher P/E ratios. Typically speaking though, the lower the P/E ratio, the healthier the company is. 

• That based on these P/E ratios, if your investment value went nowhere for 10.9 years, your dividends would have repaid your investment cost; • An average income return outperforms a 1-year term deposit by around 3.5% per annum; • Fundamentals should form the basis of your investment decisions instead of baseless opinion.

In closing, there may be some puddles outside but the rain has stopped. Don’t stay indoors just because the same people are telling you it’s still raining outside. Summer is on the way, in fact, it’s been sunny for a while now…

If any readers have questions regarding the above, feel free to email me for further information andrew@hewison.com.au.

Andrew Hewison is Director and a Certified Financial Planner with Hewison Private Wealth and a regular 3000 Melbourne Contributor: Level 4, 102 Albert Road, South Melbourne P: 9682 1900 W: www.hewison.com.au

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IN BUSINESS

FIRST IMPRESSIONS

LOCAL BUSINESS PROFILE

HOW TO ASSERT YOUR INFLUENCE

Full Name: Rupert Saint.

Business: Carrington King.

Time in CBD: 2½ years (company) 20 years (self).

Why CBD: It’s easy to access for our candidates, and staff.

Your business in a nutshell: Research based executive recruitment, interim management and talent pipelining within the $100K to $500K salary band.

A successful business needs: Passion.

Whose brain would you like to pick: Paul Roos, his people management skills are fantastic.

What is your definition of success in business: Other people want a piece of the action!

Biggest mistake business owners can make: Hiring the wrong staff.

Biggest strength business owners can leverage: Their people.

What keeps you up at night? Are we doing everything we can to help our clients and be successful?

Hidden gem in the CBD: Bar Americano, a secluded nostalgic setting that’s all about the cocktail.

Most surprising discovery since being located in the CBD: After almost 20 years, the disused Savoy Hotel on the corner of Bourke & Spencer Streets is still undeveloped.

What is your businesses mantra?

Don’t die wondering.

Most important office/business tools: Mobile phone.

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In our ever expanding and judgemental on-line world first impressions are made instantly and at the click of button!

So in today’s world you’re making so many more first impressions - and this multiplies as you connect and as others connect with you.

The good news is that even though you can’t stop first impressions being made you can greatly influence the message you’re sending in order to create the right first impression.

DRESS FOR SUCCESS You can choose how you dress, your style, accessories, shoes, etc. Plus, you can choose your physical appearance. How fresh, vibrant and energetic you look, the youthfulness of your skin, the way you’re groomed and your overall physic.

Dressing well and looking healthy creates an air of confidence, authority and being in control. This is all about you, so take action and ensure you’re presenting the right look.

OWN YOUR STAGE You’re probably on multiple social media sites. They allow you to have one or many profile photos and in doing so you’re re-presenting yourself and your business.

Every new person who sees your profiles will form a first impression. Same for your off-line world, business cards, flyers, brochures, advertisements, etc.

Sounds scary? Not really, because you can decide how you manage your on-line & off-line profile.

Even though you’re making first impressions every day you do have control over the message you’re sending. So remember to be professional, congruent and memorable in all your first impressions.

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By Tom Elliott The recent behaviour by our federal parliamentarians has been one of the least edifying spectacles I’ve had the dubious privilege of observing. Accusations of misogyny have been hurled about, games have been played by both sides over the position of the Speaker and family members of senior politicians have been dutifully trotted out to affirm the essential goodness of their loved ones.

Normally I’d consign such behaviour to the ‘Only In Canberra’ file, but recent economic developments mean our federal politicians’ behaviour should be more accurately categorised as ‘fiddling while Rome burns’ (a charge once levied against failed Emperor Nero). Looming challenges

we as a nation face include the following: • Rising unemployment – while at 5.4% Australia’s jobless rate remains low by international standards, the trend appears to be moving in a negative direction. In the United States, the current federal election is being very much fought on issues related to the economy and the high rate of unemployment. Sadly I fear that the next federal election here could revolve around the same problems; • Falling ‘terms of trade’ – this phrase refers to the ratio of Australia’s export prices to its import ones. When the terms of trade are rising, then our economic fortunes tend to rise.

When they fall, the reverse usually occurs. Recent adverse movements in commodity prices will eventually pressure our collective living standards; • Likely reductions in the official cash rate – if you already have a

variable mortgage, then the high likelihood of further reductions in RBA’s cash rate appears good news.

The question that must be asked of the RBA, however, is what are they seeing which is so negative that interest rates must fall back to the lows experienced in the 2008-09 Global Financial Crisis? Whatever the answer is (and RBA Chief Glenn Stevens tends to be very circumspect when asked such questions), it is unlikely to be particularly positive.

There’s a good chance that the above three prognostications will prove overly pessimistic. But even if this is the case, it behoves our political leaders to direct their attentions towards dealing with such issues before they become damaging for the broader electorate.

For example, I’d like to hear a reasoned discussion about how our education and training system might adapt to a slowing in

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demand for mineral commodities. Should we perhaps consider diverting some of the public revenue derived from mining towards re-establishing our beleaguered manufacturing sector? Should we speed up reforms to the superannuation sector such that working Australians have a greater incentive to save for their own retirement? Or could we consider reducing the red tape which restricts businesses’ ability to hire and fire workers in an effort to promote overall jobs growth?

The answer to these questions is undoubtedly ‘Yes’; yet I fear that between now and the next federal election the following axiom will be proven true once more: “When all is said and done, more will be said than done”

Tom Elliott is Director of both MM&E Capital Pty Ltd, a Melbourne based hedge fund, and Beulah Capital Pty Ltd, a private wealth manager.

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KNOW YOUR BOUNDARIES -

HOW TO ENJOY THE CHAOS OF SILLY SEASON! “Success is neither magical or mysterious. Success is the natural consequence of consistently applying the basic fundamentals.” J Rohn

By Shannah Kennedy – Executive Life Strategist The fast paced season of functions is starting and that feeling of ‘just get to Xmas’ seems to have started to creep in to many a mind already. However, there is a much better way! However, spending a little time understanding our boundaries, making sure we keep a bit of self preservation structure and having the right attitude can mean we can enjoy this time of the year.

Knowing and setting boundaries is the number one way to free yourself a little of the ‘disease to please’! This is our own responsibility and also supports our level of confidence and self worth.

Your boundaries Balance is not better time management, but better boundary management. Balance means making choices and enjoying those choices. If you feel overwhelmed with too much on your plate and not enough time to do it, buffers and boundaries will set you free.

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But boundaries aren’t just useful for those who overload their schedule or have trouble saying “no”. Both at work and at play, boundaries provide a valuable structure to communicate with those around you so that everyone achieves their desired outcome without feeling frustrated or resentful.

To create a more balanced life, the key is to set boundaries that support your visions, goals and the way you function at your best. But first, you need self awareness to know where your boundaries are…

1. Identify who and what drains you 2. List out what you need to do for yourself during this time and why it is important 3. Write what has prevented you from setting boundaries in the past?

4. Identify three areas in your life where you need to set clear boundaries but have been unable to in the past.

5. Identify three actions you can take to make your boundaries clear to others without offending Everyone can benefit from setting boundaries that are right for them and which will help make life less of a struggle, improve relationships, and boost the feeling of being an honest and straightforward communicator. Many people, for various reasons, do not respect other people’s boundaries and challenge them if given the chance.

For your own level of self preservation this Christmas, learn what you need to do for yourself to stay calm, healthy and in control, and perhaps it is time to learn to say ‘No’ occasionally…

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PRIVATE SECTOR BIDS INVITED FOR

VICTORIA’S LARGEST PORT DEVELOPMENT The $1.6 billion redevelopment of the Port of Melbourne reached a major milestone in October with Premier Ted Baillieu officially inviting expressions of interest seeking operators for the new Webb Dock container terminal, automotive terminal and Pre Delivery Inspection (PDI) Hub. “Melbourne is Australia’s largest container, automotive and general cargo

port with trade results for the 2011-12 year showing 7.8 per cent growth in container trade to 2.58 million twentyfoot equivalent units (TEUs) and 4.5 per cent growth in automotive trade to 356,000 vehicles,” Mr Baillieu said.

“This represents about 36 per cent of the nation’s total container trade and 40 per cent of the nation’s automotive exports and imports, which is why

Victoria is known as the country’s freight and logistics capital.

With trade forecasts indicating that these figures are expected to increase dramatically over the next 10 years, it is vital this reputation is protected along with the jobs and economic benefits it provides for the State.

“This Expressions of Interest (EoI) process is the first stage in a competitive bidding process for each of the three components of the Webb Dock Development – the container terminal, the automotive terminal and the PDI Hub.

2012 COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARDS

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Douglas Spencer-Roy, Tony Keenan & Peter Deluca

Held on Monday 15 October 2012, the Rotary Community Service Awards donated $30,000 in cash and over $100,000 in professional pro-bono services to 12 deserving community groups across six categories of Youth, Arts and Recreation, Community and Mental Health, Aged Care, Homelessness and Community Leadership.

Southbank Rotary congratulated Hanover Welfare Services and their corporate partner, ConnectEast for taking out the major $10,000 cash prize for their unique partnership to deliver the Hanover ConnectEast Ride for Home on EastLink. Hanover is a leading Melbourne based community agency providing a range of services

Minister for Ports Denis Napthine said the Port Expansion Project was critical for Victoria’s future and would create more than 2,600 jobs.

“This EoI process is a highly competitive, significant commercial opportunity that has already attracted the interest of some of the world’s best port and automotive operators,” Dr Napthine said.

“All EoI’s will be assessed using commercial, environmental and

ROTARY CLUB OF SOUTHBANK The Rotary Club of Southbank has announced the winners of its third annual ‘Rotary Community Service Awards’, an event which recognises the extraordinary partnerships between community groups and their corporate, philanthropic and government agency partners.

community amenity criteria, while the Port of Melbourne will deliver the backbone infrastructure required for this development,” Mr Ballieu said.

to Victorians experiencing housing crisis or homelessness.

Other major prize winners on the night included: • The Humour Foundation and Kraft Foods who were awarded $7,500 for the Clown Doctors program.

• Whitelion and Toll Group who were awarded $7,500 for their collaborative employment programs for the transition of at-risk youth into the workforce.

• The Afghan Australian Development Organisation and the Planet Wheeler Foundation who were awarded $5,000 for their long-term strategic partnership which helps to provide aid and life skills that will help drive the redevelopment of Afghanistan.

As passionate supporters of corporate social responsibility, Southbank Rotary created the Rotary Community Service Awards three years ago as a way of

celebrating the various corporate entities that have made a significant contribution to local community groups.

The Rotary Community Service Awards Co-Program Director, Philip Archer said the event had grown from 17 entries in 2010 to over 40 entries this year.

“The Rotary Community Service Awards have grown exponentially over the past three years, and we are always astounded by the inspirational stories that come out of this celebration of community partnerships. Corporate entities have the ability to bring about change via social impact and this is something we need to encourage as more and more community groups require funding, volunteer and development support.

“Working in the corporate world, we have the power to make a difference and these awards really showcase how local businesses can get behind a not-for-profit organisation for the good of the community. Mr Archer said.

For more information on Southbank Rotary, the Rotary Community Service Awards or to register your community group for next year’s event, please visit www.communityserviceawards.org.au or www.southbank.org.au

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2012 EUREKA CLIMB

By Lisa Quittner

What is Cystic Fibrosis?

Cystic Fibrosis (CF) is the most common genetic disorder in Europeans. The general public doesn’t know a lot about Cystic Fibrosis as the kids look so normal – the damage is on the inside. It mainly affects the respiratory system (lungs), the digestive system (pancreas and sometimes liver) and the reproductive system. CF affects the mucus glands which secrete very thick sticky mucus. In the lungs, the mucus clogs the tiny air passages and traps bacteria; constant infections and blockages can cause irreversible lung damage and result in a shortened life. There is not a cure but hope for a full life with an organ transplant.

What is the greatest obstacle when it comes to organ donation and transplants, is it compatibility or the lack of organ availability?

Dawn Ashton together with her husband and family made the move to Melbourne from Queensland in 2011 and have been waiting for an extremely important phone call for her 15 year old son Coen. Coen has Cystic Fibrosis and has been on the waiting list for a double lung transplant.

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Spurred on by a friend and gym buddy, Dawn will attempt the 88 storey climb to the top of Southbank’s Eureka Tower, one of the world’s tallest, in support of Coen’s plight to enlist as many organ donors to the national register through his website with the view of extending the lives of so many children, teenagers and adults just like Coen who live their lives waiting for suitable organ donors.

3000Melbourne had a chat to Dawn about her Eureka Climb, Coen, and the vital need for more organ donors.

There are a number of factors involved, firstly there is simply a lack of organ donors in Australia despite Australia having the most successful rate of transplants in the world – statistically we have the least number of donors in the developed world. Compatibility is a huge factor especially for Coen being a child as the organ needs to fit as well as being in extremely good condition from the donor.

How hard has it been with Coen in and out of hospital and living a constant waiting game?

We relocated from Queensland not knowing anyone here as well as the financial burdens of paying a mortgage as well as renting here. It is incredibly hard to have your child in hospital and never knowing when

that call is going to come, it’s not just the waiting game it is also about keeping a positive state of mind.

At 15 Coen should be out there enjoying life with his mates and chasing girls but he spends 2 weeks of every month in hospital, half of his life.

How long has Coen been waiting for a double lung transplant?

the Medicare form but has a special code which allows Medicare to keep a tally of how many people Coen has touched and encouraged to become donors. It is great for Coen to tangibly see that his struggles and campaigning is making a big difference. www.coenashton.com.au So, how have the preparations for the Eureka Climb been going?

I’ve been doing the training sessions and using the stairs in my Docklands apartment building to run up and down the eleven floors. I’m getting there with the physical side of things but it’s the mental side I need to get under control. I’ve never done anything like this before, not even a fun run, but I am looking forward to it.

We have been waiting for over a year since we relocated to Melbourne, we did receive a phone call, just last week that donor lungs were finally available but just as he was going into theatre the donor lungs started to die and Coen’s transplant was called off.

What is the most misunderstood aspect of organ donation, why are people so reluctant to donate their organs?

I think most people don’t like to talk about death, especially their own. We find it is usually the under 30 age bracket that are most reluctant to talk about it, perhaps they think they are going to jinx themselves by discussing the topic. We all need to understand that our organs can be recycled and they are only going to be burnt or buried anyway but they could save a life or even several lives.

Is religion an issue?

There are very few religions that are against organ donation. Most mainstream religions of the world consider organ donation as a gift to help others, only a handful of religions object.

I believe Coen is a great campaigner for organ donation?

Coen has signed over 1000 people to the Australian Organ Donor Registry already!

On his website you can download the organ donor form which is the same as

Dawn with Coen

You can keep up to date with Coen’s progress at his website by clicking on the facebook icon where updates are posted every few days. www.coenashton.com.au The Eureka Climb race to the top of Melbourne’s tallest building will see over 2,500 climbers set to raise money for Whitelion and Interplast Australia and NZ. The Eureka Climb is an event for people of all ages and levels of fitness to walk/run/climb their way up 88 floors of one of the world’s tallest towers. With an entertainment precinct at the bottom of the Tower for friends, family and supporters, it’s a fun day for everyone.

Sunday 18 November, 2012 Eureka Tower Riverside Quay, Southbank, Registration from $50 For more information and to register www.eurekaclimb.com.au.

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2012 MELBOURNE WATER INTERNATIONAL KIDS TEACHING KIDS CONFERENCE More than 600 students from around Australia and overseas converged on Victoria Green at Victoria Harbour, Docklands last month for the 2012 Melbourne Water International Kids Teaching Kids Conference.

The three day fun and action packed learning and enviro-event is the brainchild of Arron Wood, a former PM’s Environmentalist of the Year winner. It is the first time the international conference has taken place in Australia.

The Hon Ryan Smith, Minister for Environment and Climate Change/ Minister for Youth Affairs joined the students at Victoria Harbour.

After the Minister addressed the audience the children got busy making vegetable gardens, painting on the hoarding of the developing Docklands Library and Community Centre and experiencing firsthand the sustainable initiatives that underpin some of Australia’s greenest buildings.

Lend Lease partnered with Melbourne Water and the Kids Teaching Kids program to deliver a program that teaches children about the importance of the environment.

Victoria Harbour, which is home to Australia’s highest concentration of green buildings, was the ideal setting for the creative minded visitors.

Lend Lease Project Director Claire Johnston said the company was delighted to be a part of the innovative program. “We are continually building on our vision for Victoria Harbour and the vibrancy, energy and innovation the Kids Teaching Kids Program brings is very much aligned with our own ethos around the creation of great, sustainable places and working with current and future leaders,” said Ms Johnston.

School Holiday Programs Exciting ffull ll d day and d special i l music, i sportt and dd design i programs 3 & 4 year olds ld and dP Prep-Year 6

For more information call 8102 6266

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YOUR BIOLOGICAL CLOCK IS TICKING

By Nicole Hutcheson Kinesiology Practitioner & Instructor

We have all heard the term Biological Clockusually used in relation to woman and their reproductive cycles. Actually, we all have a biological clock that ticks every day- and it’s related to our health and energy levels.

Kinesiology has its origins in Traditional Chinese Medicine. In China doctors were traditionally visited, not necessarily to heal illness but rather to maintain good health.

One of the main philosophies taken from Traditional Chinese Medicine is that Chi (pronounced “Chee’) is a life force energy that flows throughout our body. We have energy channels called Meridians that pass the Chi to the internal organs of the body to nourish and repair them, ensuring optimal function.

When Chi is in balance, we experience harmony and health within our body.

There are fourteen main Meridians that flow through the body; each is associated with a particular organ or body function. The Chi energy flows throughout our body in a 24 hour cycle.

Each meridian has a 2 hour period every day where it has the most energy and it is at this time that the correlating organ is nourished and repaired. This cycle is called the Horary Cycle.

My daughter was about six months old when my hubby and I went to the races for the day.

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It was a Saturday, the Emirates Stakes Day - ‘family day’ we were thrilled to be invited with special privilege VIP passes and all. Excited was an understatement.

Bubba was left at home with a sitter and Mumma and Dadda needed a day out!

There are ways that you can easily reset your body clock. The easiest way is to go and see a Kinesiologist who is trained to get your natural cycle back on track. I like to teach my clients how to do this for themselves so balance can be easily maintained.

There are also activities that you can do in every waking two hour period to support your natural cycle.

5-7am- Large Intestine Time. This is the best time of day to get out of bed and exercise. You burn more fat with an empty stomach at this time of day.

It is when this flow of Chi is disrupted or becomes blocked that our body is out of balance, and illness and disease (dis- ease) occurs.

7-9am – Stomach time. Eat a big, healthy nourishing breakfast. Your stomach has the most energy at this time so eat your biggest meal now.

Do you find that you are often tired throughout the day, but can’t get to sleep at night, or you often wake up and can’t get back to sleep? Do you travel regularly (jet-lag), or are a new mother who has broken sleep patterns? Do you often stay up late watching TV, or do shift work? If any of this sounds like you, you probably have a Time of Day

9-11am- Spleen time. This is the best time of day to work hard, communicate and focus. Tackle the hard stuff like seeing your most difficult clients or colleagues. This is the time to think clearly and have those not so easy conversations.

SPRING RACING FEVER

By Tahlia Mandie – Psychotherapist & Family Counsellor

imbalance. That is- the time that your physical body is trying to function at is different to the actual time of the day. All of these things contribute to your natural body rhythm becoming disorientated.

A day of glamour, wine, a little horsing around and of course the opportunity for a fancy dress and heels. For my hubby it was an occasion to bring out the wedding suit that had been sitting in the wardrobe since the special day and yes, it still did fit him. In all honesty, it was our first day out since the bubba had been born and we needed a day out. Now that I have baby number two, getting out to such glamorous events is even harder (sigh) so I fondly remember this happy, fun, and extravagant day.

brainstorm. This is when you are at your most inspiring and expressive state. A good time for planning.

1-3pm. Small Intestine Time.

Have lunch and relax a bit. Go for a walk. Run errands.

3-5pm Bladder Time. Tackle the mundane parts of your day- replying to emails, routine paperwork. If you have followed the Chi cycle so far, 3 thirty- itis will not set in.

5-7pm- Kidney Time. Switch off. Laugh with friends. Share your energy with others.

7-9pm- Pericardium Time. Come home and eat dinner. Spend time with your family. Watch TV. Be creative.

9-11pm - San Jiao Time.

Go to bed. Go to sleep.

If you would like some more information on your body clock, or would like to make an appointment with Nicole, call 9819 6835 or email nicole@chikinesiology.com.au Nicole Hutcheson is a highly skilled Professional Kinesiology Practitioner and an internationally qualified Instructor. Nicole is a regular professional contributor.

11-1pm- Heart time. This is the best time to express yourself. Be creative, And this is one of the special feelings about ‘spring carnival’, the glamour.

Because it is not every day we get to wear our shiny shoes, or fancy suit, or best frock, let alone put a fancy hair accessory in our hair. But sometimes we have to spoil ourselves and treat ourselves; sometimes it is about putting in that little bit of effort to have a fun day out. A day to remember; a day of good cheer, great company, relaxation, unwinding and of course, glamour…. and horses too.

And this is what spring is all about.

Tahlia is a psychotherapist and family counsellor, writer and blogger helping individuals, couples and families navigate through life’s challenges and move forward. See more of Tahlia’s work at www.directionexploring.com.au or www.theparentingfiles.com.au

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FLASH SOME LEG ON “FISHNETS FRIDAY” Melburnians are being asked to flash some leg on Friday, 9 November by sporting a pair of fishnets as part of the Unicorn Foundation’s ‘Nets for NETs Day’.

To ensure as many Melburnians as possible are donning diamondshaped hosiery, the Unicorn Foundation will be handing out fishnets on the streets of Melbourne on the Friday encouraging passers-by to donate a gold coin and add the fashionable accessory to their day’s attire.

Nets for NETs Day has been created by the Unicorn Foundation to raise awareness for neuroendocrine tumours (NETs), an increasingly

common, yet poorly understood form of cancer, that affects both men and women aged 13 to 80.

NET cancer is often misdiagnosed in some cases up to seven years, by which stage secondary cancers have developed – and this is of concern with 8,000 known cases in Australia and a further 1,500 estimated to be diagnosed this year. Nets for NETs Day aims to draw attention to the need for timely diagnosis, and access to treatment and care for all patients.

The Unicorn Foundation is an Australian charity at the forefront of efforts to raise awareness and understanding of NETs both within

the medical profession and the wider public. Established in 2009, it also offers patient support and advocacy and helps fund research.

The Foundation is campaigning for more funding for Peptide Receptor Radionuclide Therapy (PRRT), a revolutionary medical treatment, providing new hope to NETs patients, but very limited in its availability.

Get your nets on and help make a difference on Friday 9 November 2012.

For more information or to register yourself or your workplace’s participation visit www.unicornfoundation.org.au for more details.

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INAUGURAL AUSTRALIAN JUNIOR ICE HOCKEY LEAGUE BEGINS Australia’s first national junior ice hockey league was launched on Saturday, 20 October at the Medibank Icehouse at Docklands.

In recognition of this historic event, the AJIHL Champions Trophy has been donated by the Old-timers Ice Hockey Australia Network (OIHAN) which has a

number of former national and state team member’s grandsons playing in the league.

This is a fitting tribute to these former greats who have represented their state and Australia on numerous occasions and assisted the sport for many years since.

It is Ice Hockey Australia‘s (IHA) vision that the AJIHL will be the showcase for

SOFT DIAMOND LIGHT – ENLIGHTENMENT FOR THE SENSES Soft Diamond Light - a timeless treasure trove of enlightenment experiences shared by its creator – writer, composer and film-maker Anatole Kononewsky, is a colour vibrant, hardback book and music CD nestled inside a glossy box embellished with the significant image of a diamond and holographic gold foil lotus.

The inception of this one-of-a-kind piece of artwork was inspired by two pinnacle experiences imperative to Anatole’s spiritual growth: a meditation experience in 1993 and the performance of a song written for his spiritual teacher in 1997.

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The release of Soft Diamond Light has generated a response synonymous with the principle of which the book ‘Only love matters’ generates. This school of thought promotes the idea of manifesting one’s full potential in their spiritual selves into physical reality.

The theory masterminded by Anatole called “Universal Manifestation Principle,” explains how everything empowered by your innate intuitive intelligence comes into physical manifestation in the form of artwork, literature and music.

The music CD, an effective piece of music based on the song ‘I know I am’, comprises 13 moves, the song and a reprise. “The more you dive into the music and dance with its rhythm, the more the music will invite you into its arms with its moments of serenity and fill you with the fullness of its inner power.”

Anatole is donating 40 per cent of the purchase price of each Soft Diamond Light package ordered within Australia via www.2OrderNow.com to the Lighthouse Foundation.

all aspiring young ice hockey players and will complement IHA’s National Junior Development Program. The AJIHL will prepare Australia’s junior players for selection to the nine Australian Ice Hockey League (AIHL) senior men’s teams and raise Australia’s ranking on the world ice hockey stage.

Plans are already underway to include two more teams from Ice Hockey Western Australia (IHWA) for the 2013/14 season.

The season will conclude with the AJIHL finals on Saturday 9 and Sunday 10 March, 2013 at the Medibank Icehouse.

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

SESAME STREET COMES TO YOU! No childhood post 1970 would be the same without the wonders of Sesame Street. 3000Melbourne Magazine is thrilled to offer our youngest readers the chance to win one of 6 DVD packs each consisting of ‘Elmo’s Shape Adventures’ and ‘Elmo’s Music Magic’ DVD’s valued at $30 each!

Sesame Street - Elmo’s Shape Adventure What happens when Andy Samberg is desperately in need of an octagon? A pentagon? A rhombus? It’s the Shape-OBots to the rescue! Packed with animation, songs, and clips that explore math words, this DVD is sure to shape young minds!

Features: Special guest stars James Blunt and the Pilobolus dance group.

Sesame Street - Elmo’s Music Magic Elmo turns everyone into singing sensations with Abbys wand! But what happens when everyone can’t stop singing? Music Magic is bursting with 13 great songs that you and your family will love! Features One Small Voice with Elmo!

Never-before-seen Cookie Monster song: Come Back Cookie! Featuring musical guests Sugarland, John Legend, Adam Sandler, Diana Krall and many more!

Sesame Street Elmo’s Shape Adventure and Elmo’s Music Magic are available from ABC Shops nationally.

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GUIDED BOAT TOURS OF THE PORT OF MELBOURNE There’s no better way to see the Port of Melbourne than from the water, so get onboard for a community boat tour this November.

WHEN: November – 17 (Saturday), 18 (Sunday) & 25 (Sunday) December – 1 (Saturday), 2 (Sunday)

The Port’s free, guided boat tours are growing in popularity every year, with the most recent tours held earlier in the year booked out. Each tour is a one-hour round trip and bookings are essential.

WHERE: Departing Gem Pier (Williamstown) 9:40 am, 11:00 am

Departing from Docklands and Williamstown, tours take in all the major port facilities and include a guided commentary from port staff.

Get up close to container ships and the massive cranes that service them, see the unique facilities that load and unload the ships that connect Melbourne with the world of international trade. Learn more about your port.

Departing Waterfront Piazza (Docklands) 1:00 pm, 2:20 pm, 3:40 pm TO BOOK: Visit www.portofmelbourne.com/ community and use the online booking form.

Phone toll free 1300 857 662 FURTHER INFO: www.portofmelbourne.com

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IN CONVERSATION WITH BRAXTON MILES THE YEARS OF ADOLESCENCE

By Nandita Chakraborty Richard was astounded by his catch phrase ‘It was all too easy for me!’ He wondered what more to expect from someone who had experienced so much at such a tender age. Richard cleared his voice and in taking extra precautions of his emotions, he readjusted his position.

Now looking more closely at Braxton, Richard finally asked the inevitable.

Braxton smiled, he shifted from Richard to look at his high school photos; procrastinating his response.

Finally he spoke.

“Richard my friend, you make me bring back the ghost of yesterday as if to taunt my present. At home I would be brewing in a storm, while out socially I was charismatic. I was unstoppable.”

“Like most teenage kids I would not only be popular with my mates but also with the girls. I would try to copy my friends to see what impressed girls, the way they would talk and flirt with them. It was such fun to see the eyes of these girls; pupil dilating, cheeks flushing and the lips, Oh! Those lips! That would quiver when they would break into a smile. It was just so thrilling to see all this at that time when puberty was at its peek.’’

“Your pride leaves me astray, Braxton’’ Richard said smirking at him.

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“But you know Richard, when I came to understand how I felt and what I felt; it was very late. At first I thought that this was an experiment mixed with experience of adolescence age but then slowly

gradually I understood what ticked me.

The cricket ground, the shower room, the gossips, their arms around me, declaring me as an icon of some sort. There was always room for adrenalin rush; the word ‘No’ didn’t exist in my vocabulary.

“Yes! It was some sort of a show for men, I think, for fashion.” Somewhat taken back with this question, Richard was now more inquisitive than ever. Carefully not to sound abrupt, he politely asked. “May I ask in what context are you referring this to?’’

Reflecting back in time about my love life; Ummm! Let’s see!’’ Braxton paused for a while.

Sensing his mind Braxton tried to ease the situation.

“Out of all the lot, one would always thrill me. The hands, the smile would often catalyse fantasies in me. When I was next to this tempestuous I would feel my heart stop. Every time our eyes met we would speak with our eyes saying to each other; ‘it is so wrong yet it feels so right!’

I would often lock myself in my room for hours, thinking I was going mad; tears refused to flow but inside I would cry and my body ached to cry. One day after school we met for a movie and then amidst the dark theatre we kissed each other for the very first time; as if a thousand watts bulb had electrified my entire body leaving me gasping for more. We created our own world, where no one saw us and where we saw no one. Behind the shed of my house was a granny flat mostly for guests and that was our secret rendezvous.”

Richard could sense as if Braxton was almost there, reliving his youth. His face was sad yet he had a glow of a teenage kid. “What was her name?”

“Well! What is in a name? But I think before I confuse you further more with my first love let me ask you something. Have you ever heard about, ‘Queer Eye for the Straight Guy’?’’

“Perhaps, let me bring you back in the present. Just recently when the federal parliament refused to pass the bill on gay marriages?”

“Yes! But what has it got to do with this?”

Richard was more surprised then before.

Braxton nodded his head. “It has got everything to do with me, this interview, my personal life out in public, that’s what you journalist keep knocking at my door; to get a piece of Braxton Miles. Don’t you Richard?

Don’t you?” His voice now shaking in anger almost intimidating Richard.

“I am sorry Braxton; I didn’t mean to offend you in anyways. I didn’t know…”

Richard stopped not completing his sentence, sensing this whole conversation was taking a toll on Braxton. But why was he so sensitive, what made him aggravate the situation. He was just beginning to contemplate the last ten minutes of the interview when Braxton finally broke the odd silence between them.

“It’s okay! No need to apologise. Do you want a glass of red?” Walking towards the bar Braxton asked Richard politely.

“Yes! Sounds like a good idea.”

Richard said sheepishly.

Handing Richard his wine, Braxton took a big gulp from his own glass and smiled at Richard. “Excuse the old age. This is the age of being extra touchy, what to do, you made me think of someone who left without saying a goodbye. My first love remained unfulfilled like the bill on gay marriages that never got passed.

I lost Shane forever! He is still like an aphrodisiac continuing to taunt me.’’

Richard turned off his Dictaphone, took a sip from his glass of wine, trying not to look so surprised. He was now far more daunted by what to expect in his years of youth.

Picking up his bag he got up to leave and call it a day, a thought just escaped Richard’s mind, ‘Does reality drives journalism or journalism constructs reality? Perhaps, Reality bites!’ Richard shook his head with a smile, he finished his drink.

“See you tomorrow Braxton!”

Be sure to read on next month for the next installment of ‘In Conversation with Braxton Miles’.

All preceding chapters can be found on our MagMedia website www.magmedia. com.au within our past issues.

Docklands Writers meet on the last Tuesday of every month from 5.307.30pm at the Docklands Hub. Writers from all genres and levels of experience are welcomed. For more information please email: Jane.X.Hutchinson@gmail.com

The spirits, traditions and meaning of Christmas will again come to the stage when Phil Zachariah brings to life over 20 characters in Charles Dickens Performs A Christmas Carol at the Athenaeum Theatre from 5 to 9 December as part of a world tour.

Charles Dickens Performs A Christmas Carol recreates the famous readings Dickens himself gave in the latter part of his life. The characters of Ebenezer Scrooge, Jacob Marley and the ghosts of Christmas past, present and yet to come, have been created using Charles Dickens’ original prompt copy, which includes directions in the author’s own hand writing.

2012 marks the 200th anniversary of Dickens’ birth with celebrations taking place worldwide and this unique local production, after performing each Christmas for the past 10 years in Melbourne alone, is now touring the world to rave reviews.

The world tour includes stops in over 9 countries, across 3 continents and even has the support of the British Council.

Phil Zachariah will once again bring to life for Melbourne audiences this wonderfully heart-warming story with its memorable characters, fabulous humour and nostalgic messages of forgotten Christmas traditions. Not to be missed!

When: 5 to 9 December Where: Athenaeum Theatre, 188 Collins Street, Melbourne Tickets: General admission $25-$40 (Dec 7th Good Friday Appeal Charity Gala – All Tickets $45) Bookings: Ticketek 1300 795 012 or the Athenaeum (03) 9650 1500 Web: www.charlesdickensperforms.com

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BOOK REVIEW BY REBECCA HOWDEN ‘The Dinner’ by Herman Koch Strange and disturbing but quite possibly brilliant, The Dinner by Herman Koch is a grippingly readable novel that gets under your skin and stays there.

Recently translated from the original Dutch, The Dinner has been compared to controversial bestsellers Christos Tsiolkas’s The Slap and Lionel Shriver’s We Need to Talk About Kevin. Like these novels, the central premise is easily summarised: two couples are meeting in a high-end restaurant in Amsterdam to discuss the terrible thing their teenage sons have done. But the real horror of the story isn’t the sickening crime the boys have committed – it’s something much more subtle, that sneaks up on you slowly, unexpectedly.

The story is told through the eyes of Paul Lohman, an ex-teacher with a bitter disdain for everything his brother Serge – a charismatic politician, tipped to be the next prime minister of the Netherlands, and depicted as a pompous fool – represents. For the first half of the novel, the conversation skirts around the issue they are there to discuss.

Paul, Serge, and their wives Claire and Babette spend most of the evening engaging in fairly ridiculous small talk, all the while secretly trying to gauge who knows what about their sons’ crime.

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The novel is divided up into sections named for each course of the meal, almost like acts in a play. The fussy proceedings of the dinner are described in lengthy detail that is somehow both hilarious and tiresome. Paragraphs are dedicated to the pretentiousness of the fare (“The lamb’s-neck sweetbread has been marinated in Sardinian olive oil with rocket... the sun-dried tomatoes come from Bulgaria”), and to the infuriating way the maitre d’ uses his pinky finger to point at each element of the dish he is serving, and to Paul’s anxious internal debate about which appetiser to order, and what his choice would signal to the rest of the table. This structuring device and the close observations that flesh it out have the effect of slowing down the action to an almost unbearable pace, thereby heightening the suspense. It also makes the sinister undercurrent of the story seem more chilling, simmering beneath such a fancy and pristine surface, and veiled in a peculiar and acerbic kind of comedy.

Like The Slap and We Need to Talk about Kevin, some readers will be disturbed by the lack of likable characters, the moral heaviness and the coldness with which the story is told. As the meal progresses, layers and layers of disquiet are peeled away to reveal the true darkness of the situation. Through flashbacks, we increasingly realise how unhinged Paul is; that he is, in fact, that classic literary device of the unreliable narrator.

Shocking incidents are recalled in a calm, untroubled voice, and what we quickly come to understand is that the parents aren’t much better than the kids. Thus the uncomfortable questions are asked: how far would you go to protect your child, and how much of a child’s moral behaviour can be attributed back to the parents?

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