MAY 2013 Issue 78

JAZZ IT UP

‘HERE COMES THE NIGHT’ JOE CAMILLERI & FRIENDS CELEBRATE THE MUSIC OF VAN MORRISON

MATT HETHERINGTON IN ‘FLOWERCHILDREN’ - THE STORY OF THE MAMAS & THE PAPAS

FISHERMANS BEND A TALE OF TWO CITY COUNCILS

EXTREME MMA MEET JOHN DONEHUE MAY 2013

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Events this May 4-5 It’s our 7th Birthday 6 Heart of St Kilda Concert 8 Fishermans Bend 10 Audi German Film Festival 11 Festival of Steve 12 Melbourne International Coffee Expo 13 Melb Int. Jazz Festival 14 Joe Camilleri - MIJF 15 Matt Hetherington - Flowerchildren 16 Tom Elliott 19 InBusiness 20 John Donehue – Extreme MMA 26 Wellbeing 28-31 3000’s Kitchen 31 Docklands’ Writers 32 3000’s Bookshelf 33 Noticeboard 34

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Following on from last month’s comedy festival joviality it’s time to get into the groove of the Melbourne International Jazz Festival with local and international acts performing across ten fabulous days. Artistic Director Michael Tortoni explains what’s in store at the festival which features some of the greatest jazz musicians of our time. I was also fortunate to talk with Joe Camilleri about the festival and his one night concert celebration of the music of Van Morrison.

Despite only four short years together, the 1960’s iconic band The Mamas and the Papas produced some of that era’s most memorable music. Award-winning Australian musical “Flowerchildren’ tells the story of the band and returns to the Comedy Theatre this May. Matt Hetherington reprises his role as Papa John Phillips in this must see musical that delivers the songs and delves behind their stories.

Costa Rolfe has written a great article reviewing the friendly neighbourhood rumble over the development of Fishermans Bend, clearly a highly

sought after area which will require carefully considered planning by both state and local governments.

Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) and UFC just seemed to me to be growing in popularity by the minute. I wanted to know more about the controversial world of cage fighting and what it takes to be the best. John Donehue seemed to be the right man with the right credentials to ask, read more on page 26.

There are some really great festivals on this May including the first ever Festival of Steve – designed to entertain, enlighten and inspire Melbourne’s marvellous modern men. For the ever increasing coffee aficionados in our midst, the Melbourne International Coffee Expo will brew some excitement as over fifty barista champions from across the world converge in Melbourne to compete for the coveted international title.

Last but certainly not least, it’s our 7th birthday this May so let’s get the party started!

Lisa Quittner editor@magmedia.com.au

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3 ~ 15 May

This May

EVENTS

9 May

3 ~ 11 May

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LUNCHBOX SESSIONS THE ORGANIC BALCONY

INDIAN FILM FESTIVAL OF MELBOURNE

BANGARRA DANCE THEATRE PRESENTS ‘BLAK’

AUSTRALIA’S BIGGEST MORNING TEA

There is nothing more fun than picking your own vegetables, but not everyone has a big backyard in which to grow them! Luckily, there are many vegetables that will flourish in pots — perfect for growing in the apartment, in the office or on the balcony. At this free lunchbox session, expert horticulturalist Sandra Pullman will teach you which vegetables are suitable for pots, the potting mix you’ll need, and the nutrients required to make your vegetables thrive!

The Indian Film Festival of Melbourne celebrates the centenary year of Indian cinema, paying tribute to one of its masters and presenting its rich history across the biggest program of films to date. The festival is delighted to welcome India’s biggest stars including Pamela Chopra, Festival ambassador and Indian superstar, Vidya Balan; the Indian god of dance, actor and film maker Prabhudeva as well as legendary choreographer and filmmaker Farah Khan amongst many notable film industry figures.

When: Thursday 9 May, 12.30pm Where: The hub@ Docklands, 80 Harbour Esplanade Entry: FREE no booking required Further Info: 8622 4822

Internationally acclaimed Bangarra Dance Theatre presents an inspiring and poignant new dance theatre production, Blak.

Choreographed by Artistic Director Stephen Page and emerging choreographer and dancer Daniel Riley McKinley, Blak places culture at the heart of our existence. It reaffirms the powerful experiences of rites of passage for young people transitioning to adulthood. Based on the myriad of stories told by Bangarra’s young artists, their personal appreciation for traditional customs and practices drives the central themes of Blak.

When: 3 -15 May, 2013 Where: ACMI, Fed Square & Hoyts Further Info: www.iffm.com.au

Cancer Council Victoria is celebrating the 20th year of Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea this May and they’re asking Victorians to join the party to help fight cancer.

Hosting an event is easy; simply register, set a date and invite your friends for morning tea. In return, your guests make a donation to the Cancer Council.

Every dollar raised makes a difference whether it’s from a get together with colleagues or an extravagant high tea with friends and family.

When: Thursday 23 May or anytime during May Where: Home, School or Work Register: Text ‘tea’ to 0400 867 867 or call 1300 65 65 85 Further Info: www.biggestmorningtea.com.au

When: 3-11 May, 2013 Where: Arts Centre Melbourne Tickets: $29-$89 Bookings: 1300 182 183

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25 May

9 May

ANNUAL EAT STREET EVENT

‘THE CLUB’ STAR TREK INTO RETURNS STARRING DARKNESS JOHN WOOD 3D AT IMAX

JIMEOIN...’WHAT?!’

STAND UP COMEDY

Step right up as this year’s Eat Street annual gourmet charity event transforms the Sofitel Melbourne on Collins’ into a circus big top. Guests will dine on entrée-sized servings of signature dishes from over 50 of Melbourne’s leading chefs accompanied by Victoria’s best wines and beverages to raise funds for Redkite. With entertainment from Lisa Edwards and Baby Grand, circus performers, clowns, and The Wackys as the Ringmasters, guests will be swept up in the fantasy of the big top.

Gold Logie Award winner John Wood, returns to the role of Jock in The Club after phenomenal success in 2007/8. Written by top playwright David Williamson, The Club is a tale of greed and corruption in the world of sport. The Club follows the seismic shift from Australian sport to Australian business. Can the proudest club in the history of Aussie Rules football survive the back room dramas and boardroom brawls that are more ferocious than any on-field dust-up?

In the wake of a shocking act of terror from within their own organisation, the crew of The Enterprise is called back home to Earth. In defiance of regulations and with a personal score to settle, Captain Kirk leads his crew on a manhunt to capture an unstoppable force of destruction and bring those responsible to justice. Exclusive to IMAX, the sequel to J.J Abrams’ 2009 Star Trek blockbuster will include several key sequences filmed with IMAX cameras.

When: Tuesday 28 May - 6pm Where: Sofitel Melbourne On Collins, 25 Collins Street Tickets: $160 per person Bookings: 9653 0000, or email h1902-co01@sofitel.com

When: 16 - 18 May, 2013 Where: Athenaeum Theatre -188 Collins St, Melb Tickets: From $25 to $54.50 Bookings: 9650 1500 or www.ticketek.com.au

When: Opens May 9, 2013 Where: IMAX Melbourne Museum Bookings: www.imaxmelbourne.com.au or at the box office

The Comedy Festival may be officially over but you can still enjoy a stunning show of world-class stand-up as Jimeoin, internationally hailed as one of live comedy’s masters, presents his hilarious new tour...WHAT?! No gimmicks, purely and simply just great craic. A prolific writer with an exceptional audience rapport, Jimeoin is known for his hilarious wit and charming observations on the absurdities of everyday life. See Jimeoin and special guest at Wonderland Spiegeltent for one show only.

When: Saturday 25th May – 8pm Where: Wonderland Spiegeltent – Pearl River Rd, Docklands Tickets: $25 / Conc. $20 Bookings: 9602 1311 or www.wonderlandspiegeltent.com.au

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7TH ANNIVERSARY

IT’S OUR BIRTHDAY!

By Lisa Quittner - Editor

When I mentioned at our last MagMedia production meeting that this May issue celebrates our 7th birthday, my publishers and team were stunned.

Seven years already, 78 monthly issues out and apart from a couple team member departures and arrivals - most recently welcoming Elaine as our Business Development Manager, we are all as enthusiastic about working on this magazine as ever.

While we have made some changes along the way, most notably a change to our hero magazine title from 3008Docklands to 3000Melbourne, our intention has remained the same throughout – produce the best quality lifestyle magazine that we can that informs our readers, complements and works for our advertisers, celebrates and promotes the interesting and intriguing people and events within this magnificent city.

We are big on sharing and the introduction of our rotating neighbouring suburb insert magazines was implemented to highlight this. On behalf of all of our team as a community based publication I extend a hearty “Thank you” to our clients, many of which have been

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with us from the very start and to our readers, many of whom have also keenly supported us and maintained an interest in picking up their monthly issue. We also appreciate our more recent readers across Melbourne city and East Melbourne; your feedback has inspired us to improve and hopefully ‘positively surprise’ with every issue.

Lastly, we have a great line up of long standing contributing writers, who are all respected commentators, advisors and achievers in their particular fields. Not just anyone can write for 3000Melbourne and I hope you have drawn from their great wisdom and advice.

HAPPY 9TH BIRTHDAY ALEX! Hoping you have the greatest birthday ever, you are the best (and only) sister I’ve ever had!

Love your big sister, Charlie xox

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY! Happy 10th Wedding Anniversary Michael & Christine, let the love and good times keep on flowing!

We invited readers via our social media outlets on Twitter (Twitter.com/3000MelbMag) and Facebook (www.facebook.com/3000melbourne) to share their own special May occasion announcements in this issue.

George, Sandra & Family

HERE ARE A FEW...

DEAR JACKIE, Wishing you a wonderful birthday and a fabulous holiday in Thailand.

Lots of Love, Nathaniel Stockley NEW BUSINESS OPENING MAY 1ST

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HAPPY 30TH BIRTHDAY CATHERINE! We are so happy you moved to Melbourne.

Love Rob & Celeste

Formerly Dluxe Health & Fitness, we are excited to announce the opening on May 1st of “Cameron Walsh Sports Performance Coaching" at our new premises at 56 Rebecca Walk, Melbourne.

Email: cam@coachcw.com Web: coachcw.com

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CLUSTER – TAKING A DIFFERENT VIEW TO MELBOURNE’S STREETS

A new exhibition at City Gallery reveals the hidden patterns of street names that run throughout central and suburban Melbourne.

Cluster presents some of Melbourne’s most interesting street ‘clusters’ from street’s named after the city’s founding fathers, to 1980’s football stars, to an entire Beatles-themed estate.

Lord Mayor Robert Doyle said Cluster is an intriguing exhibition revealing an untold Melbourne story.

“The deliberate plotting of street names is an intriguing piece of Melbourne’s history,” said the Lord Mayor. “This exhibition reveals that coincidence is a rare factor in Melbourne’s street clusters.

It gives us a whole new way of viewing the streets we live in.”

Exploring the stories and patterns behind Melbourne street clusters has been an intriguing process for exhibition curator, Melbourne typographer and RMIT lecturer Stephen Banham.

“When I look at any map of Melbourne I no longer see it as a sea of streets, but as grouped clusters that are often disconnected from the surrounding geography,” said Stephen. “It’s bizarre how it changes the way you view the city.

“There was an enormous spray of Australiana clusters around Federation, and then developers started calling streets after anything that came to mind. Pop culture, war, writers, 1980s footballers – even their wives and daughters,” added Stephen.

In an age where the branded environment is considered to be reasonably new, this exhibition shows that our urban surrounds have always been branded. The exhibition catalogue includes an essay by Prof Graeme Davison AO, Melbourne’s pre-eminent historian.

Cluster has now opened at City Gallery, Melbourne Town Hall and will be on display until July 30.

For more information visit www.citygallery.com.au

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2013 HEART OF ST KILDA CONCERT The Sacred Heart Mission offers a range of services which assist people when they are in crisis and need immediate support and assistance.

Hundreds of people in need each day are provided with meals and other basic needs such as health care, accommodation, laundry and bathroom facilities as well as material goods and importantly, companionship.

Now in its 6th year a huge night of top class entertainment in the form of the

Sia Pantos

Families and food lovers flocked to Melbourne’s Federation Square on Sunday 21st of April to cheer on finalists in Victoria’s inaugural Baklava Bake Off challenge.

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‘Heart of St Kilda Concert’ at the Palais is confirmed for Tuesday 14th of May. This fantastic fundraiser and helping hand to the Sacred Heart Mission promises some of the best in Australian music and comedy, past and present, with a line-up as diverse as the inhabitants of St Kilda.

The final acts have now been announced and complete a stellar line-up for 2013 including Triple J and Rove regular, Dave Callan, comedians Frank Woodley and Hannah Gadsby along with Rachel Berger, Kate Cebrano, Henry Wagons, Rebecca Barnard and stalwart rocker Billy Miller.

As if that’s not an impressive enough line up add Lisa Miller, Graveyard Train, EVEN, St Kilda trio - Wishful, the nine-piece soul infused Saskwatch, ventriloquist Darren Carr and St Kilda’s

Jacques Abd El Nour

“I have had years to perfect it. The taste is crispy, light and not too sweet.”

Professional pastry chef Jacques Abd El Nour, of Abla’s Patisserie in Preston; and community home cook, Sia Pantos, took home top prize in each of their categories, earning the esteemed title of Victoria’s best baklava.

Winner in the community category, Sia Pantos, who has been making baklava for over 50 years, said baklava was a family tradition. “In my family, food is a very big part of our lives and the times we share together. My daughters and granddaughters join me in preparing baklava, and these are some of the happiest times we share together,’ she said.

Professional Chef Jacques Abd El Nour has been making baklava for 21 years and said feeding people is his passion. Of his baklava, he said,

A joint initiative of the Victorian Government and the Australian Multicultural Foundation, the Baklava Bake Off is a celebration of our state’s rich cultural

one and only Russell Gilbert and you are in for a sensational night.

The inimitable and consummate professional, Brian Nankervis, will again hold the night together as Master of Ceremonies.

This year’s Heart of St Kilda Concert aims to fund more than 30,000 breakfast and lunches, served by Sacred Heart Mission to people experiencing homelessness or poverty. Book your tickets now and help Sacred Heart Mission continue to create pathways out of homelessness.

The sixth annual Heart of St Kilda Concert at the Palais Theatre on Tuesday 14 May 2013 .

Tickets are now on sale through Ticketmaster: 136 100 or www.ticketmaster.com.au.

VICTORY IS SWEET FOR VICTORIA’S BEST BAKLAVA

diversity and love of a common sweet.

With cultural backgrounds including Turkish, Lebanese, Greek, and Malaysian Chinese – many of the ten finalists have been perfecting their baklava recipes for decades, with secrets passed down to them through family generations.

Australia. It’s a timeless, traditional dish that continues to be savoured by young and old,” Mr Kotsiras said.

Minister for Multicultural Affairs and Citizenship, Mr Nicholas Kotsiras, said the event had been successful in bringing together Victorians who, despite having different ethnic backgrounds, shared a common love for the sticky, nutty treat.

“Victoria has a proud multicultural history and a rich food culture, and the Baklava Bake Off is a celebration of that,” Mr Dellal said.

“Baklava has been enjoyed in Australia for more than four generations in

Executive Director of the Australian Multicultural Foundation, Dr Hass Dellal AM, said that regardless of who took home top prize, everyone involved was a winner.

Winning entries were decided by a panel of judges that included acclaimed Middle Eastern chef Greg Malouf, and head pastry chef at Melbourne’s PM24, Cécile Veyrat.

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FISHERMANS BEND – A TALE OF TWO CITY COUNCILS

By Costa Rolfe Experienced old anglers don’t like to see outsiders moving in on their best fishing spots and honey holes. But that’s how the City of Port Phillip must have felt when Lord Mayor Robert Doyle announced an audacious takeover bid for Fishermans Bend, a prized 240 hectares of potential urban renewal located adjacent to the Yarra River, and on the inner city’s south-western edge. With its central position representing the lure of an inner-city lifestyle – and a key to the city’s unique cultural heritage – Fishermans Bend is also within close proximity of many of Melbourne’s most decongesting arterial roads, as well as rail and airport locations, making it an attractive residential location of the future.

The Property Council of Australia has been firm in its position that Fishermans Bend should remain under the control of a single authority, in order to minimise the inevitable

conflict brought about by the visions of two local governments and the State government. Under Cr Doyle’s proposal, that single authority should be the City of Melbourne, with the municipality’s boundary being greatly extended to swallow the Fishermans Bend hook.

Cr Doyle’s call to have the state government cede full planning control for Fishermans Bend to Melbourne City Council came as a genuine shock to the City of Port Phillip, however, whose geographical relationship with the precinct has been matched by extensive community consultation over the last two years. Of the 240 hectares in question, 217 belong to the City of Phillip, with just 23 coming under the City of Melbourne’s boundary.

With an expected 50,000 new residents slated to one day take up residence in the Fishermans Bend precinct, so easing some of Melbourne’s inner-city housing crush, the City of Port Phillip had already undertaken extensive planning in

how best to address the developmental needs of this former industrial zone.

Doyle’s proposal drew criticism in some quarters for blurring the boundaries between the big business, tourist-focused City of Melbourne and that of a local council, which would appear far better equipped to address the needs of the residents that live within that municipality on a day-to-day basis. Comparisons have also been drawn with the annexation of the Southbank precinct to the City of Melbourne from the City of South Melbourne in 1993, which whilst facilitating large-scale developments such as Crown Casino, is widely lamented as a somewhat soulless area where developer is king.

But despite the neighbourly incursion, the City of Port Phillip remained steadfast in the veracity of their vision throughout, confident that their own planning strategy was best capable of achieving a viable and sustainable long-term development

WORLD CLASS TRANSPORT FOR DOCKLANDS A total of $36 million worth of investment in Docklands transport infrastructure has been given a green light by Planning Minister Matthew Guy and Lord Mayor Robert Doyle.

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an 18 month consultation with Docklands’ businesses, workers, residents and government agencies.

A $20 million extension of the Collins Street tramline is one of the key initiatives launched on April 29 as part of Access Docklands.

“Access Docklands builds on Docklands’ vision as a world-leading sustainable urban development precinct and ensures transport infrastructure operates as efficiently and effectively as possible,” Mr Guy said.

Access Docklands is a long-term transport plan that greatly improves the area’s trams, roads, pedestrian and cycle paths. The plan follows

“Docklands is the biggest Governmentprivate sector partnership in Victoria’s history and has attracted more than $8.5 billion of private sector investment

to the precinct. Access Docklands will ensure the right transport infrastructure is available for more than 60,000 employees and 20,000 residents who will call Docklands home by 2025.”

The plan incorporates upgrades and improvements to the existing network including: • a $20 million extension of the Collins Street tram line into Victoria Harbour – currently under construction; • additional capacity on major through roads – Bourke Street and Batmans Hill Drive;

solution. According to Mayor Cr Amanda Stevens, the government’s objective for commercial growth can still marry happily with the long-term interests of the area’s future residents. “We are keen to work with the state government to realise a shared vision of a diverse and liveable community, where significant development and residential density can be appropriately serviced. This way, we can provide economic opportunities for the state and a well-planned inner urban community in Fishermans Bend.”

Indeed, the overall amenity of the area – not just its feverish development – remains critical to Cr Stevens and the City of Port Phillips vision. “The City of Port Phillip recognises that the planning of Fishermans Bend is about constructing communities and not just buildings and we are working collaboratively with Places Victoria on the strategic planning of public transport, schools, roads, parks and utilities.”

• providing an additional 30 per cent vehicle capacity during peak periods; and • improved pedestrian and cyclist connections to the CBD, Northbank and Footscray.

Lord Mayor Robert Doyle said Access Docklands is an important blueprint and integrates with the City of Melbourne’s transport strategy, the Melbourne Transport Plan.

View Access Docklands at www.melbourne.vic.gov.au and at www.docklands.com

2013 AUDI FESTIVAL OF GERMAN FILMS Turkish for Beginners

Bliss

Presenting a wonderfully audacious collection of contemporary German cinema, the 12th annual Audi Festival of German Films celebrates the rich diversity of one of Europe’s most dynamic and creatively renowned cultures. Showcasing 45 award winning films and documentaries from inspiring thrillers to wry comedies and critically lauded feature dramas.

Russendisko

Presented by the Goethe-Institut in association with German Films, screening partner Palace Cinemas, and Audi, Festival Director Dr. Arpad Sölter has crafted a colourful programme which will showcase over 230 screenings across eight distinct and aptly titled categories from Eastern Promises, Retro, German Currents and Kraut Pleasers to Hot

‘Two Lives’ writer and director Georg Maas, will be one of the Festival’s many international guests, Who will be launching the event in Melbourne. Starring the legendary Liv Ullmann, along with Ken Duken and Juliane Köhler, ‘Two Lives’ is a thrilling drama that seeks to discover the true identity of a woman whose mysterious past lies in the buried secrets of a wartime liaison between a Norwegian woman and a German soldier.

OTHER FESTIVAL SCREENING HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE: Bliss, an uncompromising study of the consuming love between Irina, an illegal Macedonian immigrant who sells her body on the streets of Berlin, and Kalle, a homeless man, from filmmaker Doris Dorrie (Cherry Blossoms).

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Docs, Russian Roulette, Our Neighbours and Kinder Kapers.

Russendisko is based on Russendisko, the runaway 2000 bestseller by Russian author and disc-jockey Wladimir Kaminer, this poignant, modern-day fairytale charts the adventures of Wladimir, Mischa and Andrej, three young men from Moscow who arrive in Berlin soon after the fall of the Berlin Wall.

Turkish for Beginners is the most successful German film of 2012, this lively romantic comedy reunites characters from the hit TV sitcom about German-Turkish relationships and follows the adventures of Lena Schneider, a sensible but slightly neurotic young woman who is stranded on a desert isle with Cem, a young TurkishGerman man with raging hormones, his deeply religious sister, Yagmur, and a stuttering Greek named Costa.

AUDI FESTIVAL OF GERMAN FILMS When: 1 - 15 May Where: Kino Cinemas & Palace Cinema Como www.goethe.de/ozfilmfest

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FESTIVAL OF STEVE

CELEBRATING MELBOURNE’S MODERN MEN

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City Precinct presents The Festival of Steve - a free event for fellas, about fellas - encompassing elements of style, fashion, design, food, drink and plenty of other good stuff too. It’s being hosted at the historical, once exclusive now inclusive Kelvin Club in the heart of town, at Melbourne Place on Saturday May 25th.

Upstairs is the opportunity for punters to peruse a showcase of Melbourne businesses that cater to the discerning gent, including Lord Coconut, Design Dispensary and Carl Navè, while sampling new beer Quiet Deeds.

Hear presentations on topics of style and design, men’s health, listen in to Zen Pencils illustrator Gavin AT talk about his art, or come down for comedian Simon Taylor in the lavishly appointed President’s Room, by donation to beyondblue.

It’s suggested you wear your favourite shoes to have them shined downstairs while listening to live music from

some local honeys including Brooke Russell and the Mean Reds, have a game of billiards with a pro at the ready to teach you a trick or two, or settle into the reading room with your little ones - something for everyone, including partners and offspring.

The Festival of Steve is being hosted

by City Precinct (Melbourne District Central Network), a member-based organisation, made up of enthusiastic local businesses committed to building a community spirit of loyalty, trust and respect, and creating pride of place. Their aims are to connect, communicate, converse, share and support their members with those who want a unique Melbourne experience.

For more information on the Melbourne District Central Network visit www.melbournedcn.com.au Festival of Steve - Saturday May 25th at the Kelvin Club, 11am to 6pm www.festivalofsteve.com.au

INTERNATIONAL

COFFEE EXPO Australia’s largest coffee event will also host the World Barista Championships and World Brewers Cup in Melbourne this May.

A highlight of the 2013 event will be the World Barista Championships and World Brewers Cup.

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The Melbourne International Coffee Expo, now in its second year, is expected to attract over 10,000 visitors with close to 150 exhibitors already signed up for the event, including coffee roasters, espresso machine manufacturers & distributors, green bean traders, national coffee boards from three continents, ancillary equipment providers, milk suppliers, sweetener companies and more.

This will be the first time the two preeminent coffee competitions are held on Australian soil.

In each competition, national barista champions from over 54 countries around the world will compete for the coveted international titles.

In each national competition and dozens of local and regional preliminary events, baristas prepare espressos, cappuccinos and original espresso signature drinks to exacting standards for a panel of international judges.

The World Brewers Cup Competition highlights the craft of filter coffee brewing by hand, promoting manual coffee brewing and service excellence.

The Melbourne International Coffee Expo will take place from 23 – 26 May 2013 at the Melbourne Showgrounds.

For more information visit www.worldcoffeeevents.org

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MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL JAZZ FESTIVAL

2013 MELBOURNE

INTERNATIONAL

JAZZ FESTIVAL WITH MICHAEL TORTONI

– ARTISTIC DIRECTOR

By Lisa Quittner The 2013 Melbourne International Jazz Festival program features some of the greatest international and Australian jazz musicians of our time performing over 10 days in nearly 100 events across town, including 10 Australian premieres and 8 Festival exclusives.

To get the low down on the line up of sensational toe tapping talent at the festival we spoke to the Festival Artistic Director, Michael Tortoni.

Congratulations on a fantastic line up of local and international acts for this year’s MIJF, how long have you been working on bringing this line up together?

Generally we like to plan about twelve months ahead, in fact you need to because of competing touring schedules. Occasionally it takes longer and often because of the nature of an evolving program you lose the luxury of time and are forced to make quick decisions.

Chucho Valdes

Snarky Puppy

There is literally something for every jazz aficionado, what would you recommend for first time MIJF goers to discover this year?

Opening Gala - “Everybody Wants To Rule The World” will be a lot of fun - jazz covers of rock/pop masterpieces, Snarky Puppy, Erimaj and for something a little more ‘out there’ but still accessible, Kneebody.

Mahalia Barnes

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Cassandra Wilson

Sarah McKenzie

What a way to begin the festival with the Opening Gala Concert featuring Mahalia Barnes alongside Sarah McKenzie and Michelle Nicolle, what can audiences expect from this concert?

The Gala Opening will be a highlight of the Festival,

Sarah Mckenzie is a brilliant young composer in her own right, she will be the musical director and is arranging rock/pop masterpieces that we love. I’ve already heard some of the arrangements and they sound amazing You have some incredible international acts and festival exclusives, which are you most excited to share with Melbourne festival goers?

Of course I’m excited about all our internationals, you must see Cassandra Wilson, Chucho Valdes and the Cuban Allstars, Snarky Puppy, Christian McBride Trio. For Australian/International collaborations you must see James Carter and Julien Wilson Upright Trio, Dave Ades with Open Loose, Maria Schneider with the Jazzgroove Mothership Orchestra, Miguel Atwood Ferguson with Australian guests at the Hi-Fi Bar and Thundercat/ Hiatus Kaiyote at the Forum.

Can you tell us a little about the Modern Masters component of the MIJF? ‘Modern Masters’ is essentially musicians that are at the top of their game, that have absorbed the history of Jazz are playing the future of this wonderful and evolving Artform.

How important and how widely regarded is the MIJF on the international jazz scene?

MIJF has over the past decade grown into an important and well regarded festival on the International touring circuit. It has over recent years been able to pick up the phone and invite the elite masters of jazz, Herbie Hancock, Chick Corea, Sonny Rollins, McCoy Tyner and Hiromi to name a few!

Melbourne International Jazz Festival May 31 to June 9, 2013 COST: Individually ticketed events, some events free PROGRAM: www.melbournejazz.com BOOKINGS: www.melbournejazz.com

MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL JAZZ FESTIVAL

HERE COMES THE NIGHT -

THE MUSIC OF VAN MORRISON,

AN INTERVIEW WITH JOE CAMILLERI

By Lisa Quittner For one amazing night only, Joe Camilleri, Vika Bull and Vince Jones will perform the music of Van Morrison as part of the Melbourne International Jazz Festival. It was fun chatting to Joe about the concert and what’s planned for one enormous evening of music.

You’ve been a long term fan of Van Morrison’s music, what was it about his style and music that drew you in?

I wanted to pay homage to a modern master and one that’s still alive. In the early days he was just another guy in a band for me, I liked a lot of artists and albums, I can’t really tell you why his album ‘Astral Weeks’ was in my top 5, I guess it was like a musical tapestry to me.

As I grew as a musician I started to dig deeper into what I enjoyed musically and to appreciate the artists behind the music and Van Morrison was one of those artists.

I seemed to like similar music to him and I liked that he was always trying something new, regardless of whether it worked or was crap, but haven’t we all?!

Have you met the man?

We were both at Montreux Jazz Festival one year, I was there with Joe Joe Zep and the Falcons, and we kind of connected through watching Ray Charles on TV. He is quite a complex character, there are so many stories that friends have told me about him. One time I was watching him perform and at first I thought it was really peculiar that he had his back to the audience and then I realised that it was about playing music to Van, not being an entertainer. To be honest I don’t think he would care less

that we are doing this tribute to his music but I believe his music is very deserving.

It must be quite a responsibility to perform a tribute concert of such a well known artist with such well known songs?

Anyone with some music talent can play someone else’s songs, the map to follow is there in the music but the difficulty comes in trying to get the same soulfulness and not losing what the song is about and its integrity. It is a challenge but a great one for a musician. The key is to be respectful and don’t change what doesn’t need changing, for example there is nothing to change in “Brown Eyed Girl” but there are other songs which can be deconstructed and reinterpreted, the same goes for songs that I have written.

How have you chosen the songbook for the night?

I have to be very aware of the audience, to many of those people Van’s music is sacred, and so we have to get it right.

I know there are songs we just have to include without a second thought such as ‘Caravan’, ‘Have I Told You Lately’, ‘Brown Eyed Girl’ and ‘Wild Night’, and then there are songs that we want to perform for the audience for instance Vika wants to do ‘Days Like This’ and ‘Baby Please Don’t Go’, which actually along with ‘Here Comes The Night’ are the only two songs we are doing that Van Morrison didn’t write but made famous.

Personally I love ‘Inarticulate Speech Of The Heart’, ‘Threshold’ and ‘Cypress Avenue’, hopefully we will also include a couple of duets or Vika , Vince and I will all sing Moondance or something together. In a two and a half hour show we intend to play a lot of music.

With John McCall you have put together The Voodoo Sheik, a ten piece brass band, will they also be performing on the night?

Most of The Voodoo Sheik will be performing along with The Silo String Quartet, we also have vocalists so it’s going to really be a celebration of music not just a bunch of solo performances.

Lastly, as a musician, how important do you think the MIJF is for Melbourne?

It’s very important, like all festivals it brings things together and makes people aware of what’s happening. It gives local artists an opportunity to be involved and we have some brilliant local musicians here. I understand why, and it is great to have big international acts but it would be good to show more of the talent and extraordinary local acts - we have so many hard hitters in our own backyard.

Here Comes the Night - the Music of Van Morrison as performed by Joe Camilleri, Vika Bull and Vince Jones Saturday 1st of June The Palais Theatre – St Kilda Tickets: ticketmaster.com.au

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FLOWERCHILDREN – THE STORY OF THE MAMAS & THE PAPAS WITH MATT HETHERINGTON You’ve heard the music, now relive the times and music of the late 1960s iconic music phenomenon, The Mamas and The Papas as Magnormous brings back its award-winning original musical ‘Flowerchildren’ for a limited season to Melbourne audiences.

Starring the highly acclaimed and awarded musical performer, Matt Hetherington reprises his 2012 role as ‘Papa’ John Phillips in this must see musical theatre spectacular returning to the Comedy Theatre this May. It was a pleasure to chat with Matt about the return of this musical theatre extravaganza.

Flowerchildren was a smash last year with audiences and won a truckload of awards, is the cast and musical line up the same for this year’s production?

It’s the same four performers, Casey Donovan, Laura Fitzpatrick, Dan Humphris and I as the main characters but this year the full cast is even bigger with some exciting additions.

Is Flowerchildren purely about the music of The Mamas and Papas or will the audience get to know more about the power struggles and love triangles behind the scenes of the band?

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Both really, as well as the music the show delves into the back stories behind the band. There are so many stories behind the music that even devotees of the band don’t know about. The show gives an extraordinary insight into what was going on at that time in history and the astounding things that were going on within the band at the peak of their

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fame. These facts have been verified by several different sources and makes for a fascinating story leading into the things that went on in their actual recording studio time – this was a band that literally lived and breathed the music.

The Mamas and The Papas have sold a phenomenal 40 million records worldwide despite the fact the band was only together for 4 years, their music remains familiar and endeared 40 years later, why do you think this is, is it just the purity of the music and incredible vocal harmonies?

At the bottom level I think the songs John Phillips wrote were unbelievable; all so well constructed with his ability or gift to tie these four different parts together to make up an amazing whole that created their remarkable sound. They were able to peak just at the right time in history where the songs commented on society at the time with beautiful melodies and overlapping harmonies.

All through the years people have been able to go back and attach themselves to either the authenticity of the themes and lyrics or the sounds that captured that era.

Speaking of John Phillips, clearly he was a musical genius but quite bizarre, for want of a better word, as a person. What is it like playing Papa John in the show; do you connect into the mindset of John Phillips to be able to portray him?

I try to; I’ve done a lot of research.

John Phillips was a musical genius and I think that’s what allowed him

to live the way he did. He was a natural leader, he knew what was needed to make the music as good as it was and he wouldn’t compromise on it. There are certain qualities and characteristics of his that I can identify with such as his desire to be a perfectionist and the passion to strive to make things the best they can be.

John Phillips was also a tyrant and although they all got up to crazy things back then it would be unfair to compare what musicians do now and what they did then, drugs are far less prevalent today than they were in those times. Although much of what he did in his personal life I don’t approve of, he is an extraordinary and interesting character to play who had a massive heart and a beautiful ability to put words and melodies together that spoke to millions of people, and that takes a fascinating mind to be able to do that.

Is there audience interaction in Flowerchildren?

I really like the way (Flowerchildren) writer Peter Fitzpatrick has drawn the characters.

We have parts in the show where the characters have monologues and we speak to the audience and take them behind the scenes to tap into what the band was thinking while they were

recording their songs. It really opens up the window into what was going on behind the destructive behaviours throughout their time.

Do you have a highlight of the show or a favourite musical number?

All of the songs, it’s not often a performer can say that! I think Creeque Alley is great and tells the story of how the band got together. I also love singing ‘San Francisco’ towards the end of the show and of course ‘Monday Monday’, but they are all not only great songs to listen to but fantastic songs to perform.

Congratulations Matt, I believe you are about to release your debut album, what’s the style of your album?

It’s guitar based pop rock and predominantly original songs along with a few covers. It’s an opportunity to share my life through my music and I’m really proud of it so far. It will certainly be available after the show at Flowerchildren.

WHEN: 18 May – 23 June, 2013 WHERE: Comedy Theatre, Melbourne TICKETS: Ticketmaster.com.au

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RETHINKING UNIVERSITY FUNDING

By Tom Elliott

Since the start of the year there has been considerable debate about the Federal Governments education policies. While most people seem to think the Gonski reforms to primary and secondary are a pretty good idea, virtually no one is clear (a) how much they’ll cost, or (b) from where the

necessary money will come from. A recent speech by Higher Education Minister Craig Emerson suggests part of the answer to (b) will be achieved by stripping cash from tertiary education, ie universities. And while this new found fiscal rectitude is praiseworthy on its own, it represents bad news for the 50% of school leavers hoping to earn a degree.

make two far-reaching changes: (1) laudably, the number of university places open to school leavers would be increased substantially; and (2) static government funding meant that from ’89 onwards, tertiary students would be expected to part pay the cost of their degrees. This payment was termed the Higher Education Contribution Scheme or HECS.

so perplexing. On one hand the government he represents has a stated aim of lifting the proportion of people under 35 who have a degree to 50%; yet on the other hand, of all the areas where Gonski money could be raised (think welfare, defence, the bloated public service, etc.), the tertiary education sector bore the brunt of the cuts.

When I entered Melbourne University in 1986, a continuing legacy of Whitlam era reforms meant that my education was entirely free. The prevailing view at the time was that higher learning was a ‘social good’ that benefited all of society and not just the lucky graduate.

Between 1989 and the present day, the proportion of school leavers entering higher education has risen to almost 50%. Despite this, however, the amount of money the federal government devotes to the sector has remained at around 5.5% of GDP. In summary, over the past three decades we’ve made a collective value judgement to spread our higher education dollar far more thinly than was once the case. As a result, university is both less elitist than it once was (in terms of entry), but more expensive once you’re in.

John Dawkins made a controversial yet foresighted change to university funding back in the late ‘80s when he created HECS. Let’s hope that his successor, Craig Emerson, displays similar foresight before he cuts present day tertiary education spending any further.

Back then, only around 21-22% of school leavers attended university, and the annual commitment of funding equal to approximately 5.5% of GDP meant that tertiary institutions had enough money to meet demand.

Unfortunately, this state of affairs changed in 1988-89 when the review into education by Hawke Government Minister John Dawkins decided to

It is for this reason that Minister Emerson’s recent decision to strip $2.3bn from university budgets is

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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IN BUSINESS

LOCAL BUSINESS PROFILE

BIGGEST MISTAKES PEOPLE MAKE AT MEETINGS

Name: Rebecca Collins

NOT SETTING AN AGENDA

INVITING TOO MANY PEOPLE

Business: Isaacs & Cole Chartered Accountants

When you know a client well or think you have a firm grasp of what’s expected, it can be tempting to simply wing a get-together. This is never advisable.

Always prepare an agenda you can refer to throughout the meeting to ensure you remain in control of the direction and that all essential topics are covered.

For a smooth and efficient business meeting, it is essential that you limit the number of people you involve. An overly large meeting quickly becomes unwieldy and ineffective. Take a tip from Google and limit meetings to fewer than 10 members where possible.

FAILING TO DECIDE ON ACTIONS FOR PEOPLE

The location you choose for your business meeting can have a huge effect on its outcome. While a coffee shop or restaurant may be acceptable for casual catch-ups, they do not offer the professional air crucial for successful meetings.

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What is your definition of success in business: Getting to know a client by working with them over time & seeing them reach their goals; I genuinely get a buzz out of it when they do.

Biggest mistake business owners can make: Trying to do everything for the business themselves instead of getting a support network around them.

Biggest strength business owners can leverage: A genuine desire to understand who they do business with, and how they can impact their customers in a positive way.

Most surprising discovery in Southbank: The array of street art & buskers that keep a walk along the river interesting.

Most important tools: My iPhone and a great support team of accountants & admin staff.

Biggest hurdle: An ongoing challenge is juggling a growing business and a growing family.

3 attributes needed for success in business: Determination, flexibility & passion for what you do.

Words of advice: Schedule time to work on your business and goals no matter how busy you are, and know that you get out of life what you put into it.

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Government Grants – What’s In It For Me? Date: Thursday 16th May 2013 Address: Servcorp, Level 2, 710 Collins St, Docklands Time: 5:30pm - 7pm Price: $20 Speaker: Adrian Spencer, CEO, GrantReady Info: Around Australia there are over 600 grant programs for business worth over $50 billion annually.

Start-ups, SMEs and even larger organisations don’t know how to maximise their chances of success.

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COMPOUNDING… The word itself implies a powerful meaning, if you ask me. Let me assure you, it is!

can make best use of compounding over a longer period of time.

In financial terms, compounding refers to an asset’s ability to generate earnings, which is then added to original sum and re-invested. The earning rate can be the same, but because the re-investment sum is growing, so to do the physical returns.

Westfield listed on the stock exchange in June 1960. A $2,000 investment back then into Westfield shares, allowing the dividends to be re-invested and without taxation impacts, would have been worth $320,000,000 in 2006 when Westfield peaked at $24.

CASE STUDY –

COMPOUNDING IN SUPER -

Richard invests $1,000,000 in an airline. The first year, the shares rise 10%. The investment is now worth $1,100,000. In year two, the share appreciates another 10%, so his investment value rises to $1,210,000.

The power of compounding in superannuation becomes even more powerful due to low tax rates. Younger people in particular dismiss super contributions on the basis that they cannot access the money. But take a look at the comparison below –

Rather than Richard’s investment growing by $100,000 (10%) in year one, it grows $110,000 in year two, even though the growth in the company remained at 10%.

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YEAR

BALANCE

2013

$ 1,000,000

2014

$ 1,100,000

2015

$ 1,210,000

2016

$ 1,331,000

2017

$ 1,464,100

2018

$ 1,610,510

2019

$ 1,771,561

2020

$ 1,948,717

2021

$ 2,143,589

2022

$ 2,357,948

Whether you have $1,000,000, or $1,000, the compounding nature remains the same. Younger people should take particular note as they

FACT –

start investing earlier. The earlier you invest, the wealthier you’ll become.

• In addition to establishing an investment portfolio, as the super example suggests, by adding savings to your investment you are magnifying the compounding nature of your investment.

• Resist the temptation to fiddle with your investment. Be patient.

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Compounding becomes more and more powerful as time goes on.

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 Phone: 9682 1900 Web: www.hewison.com.au

Scenario 1: • Kate is 30 years of age and earns $100,000 per annum. She has $60,000 invested in superannuation.

• I’ve factored in 9% super guarantee contributions (we will ignore the planned increase to 12% here), indexed at 3% per annum.

• Projected returns of 10% per annum.

• Over 25 years Kate could accumulate $1,606,000.

Scenario 2: • Kate decides to salary sacrifice an extra $5,000 for three years only, from 2013-2014. As result her take home salary reduces by $3,075 per annum.

• Over 25 years Kate increase her balance to $1,729,000.

Result: • Kate has forgone income of $9,225, but increased her super balance by $123,000 over 25 years.

The key take outs are: • If you intend to become very wealthy,

NATIONAL CYBER SECURITY AWARENESS WEEK National Cyber Security Awareness Week is an annual Australian Government initiative held in partnership with industry, community and consumer organisations and all levels of government.

The aim of Awareness Week is to help Australians using the internet – whether at home, the workplace or school – understand the simple steps they can take to protect their personal and financial information online.

TEN TIPS TO IMPROVE YOUR ONLINE SECURITY: 1. Install and update your security software and set it to scan regularly 2. Turn on automatic updates on all your software, particularly your operating system and applications

3. Use strong passwords and different passwords for different uses 4. Stop and think before you click on links and attachments 5. Take care when buying online - research the supplier and use a safe payment method 6. Only download “apps” from reputable publishers and read all permission requests 7. Regularly check your privacy settings on social networking sites 8. Stop and think before you post any photos or financial information online 9. Talk with your child about staying safe online, including on their smart phone or mobile device 10. Report or talk to someone if you feel uncomfortable or threatened online - download the Government’s Cybersafety Help Button NATIONAL CYBER SECURITY AWARENESS WEEK WILL BE HELD FROM 20 - 24 MAY. WWW.STAYSMARTONLINE.GOV.AU

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MAB LAUNCHES NEWQUAY PROMENADE Waterfront living at NewQuay continues to evolve with the release of MAB’s NewQuay Promenade, a landmark residential precinct.

customers can choose from five interior colour schemes that reference maritime signal flags – colours of red, navy, yellow, warm and neutral.

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Echoing the history of the docks, natural timber oak flooring is streamlines throughout the living areas, enhanced by wool carpet in the bedrooms, customised joinery, European stainless steel appliances and stone bench tops complement the timeless design.

The first two towers have been thoughtfully crafted by renowned architects Woods Bagot.

A superbly landscaped park will be the centrepiece of the NewQuay Promenade precinct with more than an acre of north-facing, green open space for residents and visitors to enjoy.

MAB Chief Operating Officer David Hall said that NewQuay Promenade offers a prime harbourside address.

“The residences offer a waterfront escape yet they are located near Melbourne’s bustling CBD,” said Mr Hall. “Woods Bagot has successfully reflected the movement of water in the design and have carefully considered the city, marina and park setting.”

Built to the highest specification, the neutral interiors are designed in a well-thought-out palette. Spectacular floor to ceiling windows capture the light, breathtaking panoramic views and provide a seamless connection to outdoor living spaces.

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Residents and their guests will enjoy an array of tailored facilities and comforts similar to a five-star resort, with round-the-clock access to a stunning 25 metre indoor swimming pool, spa and a fully equipped gymnasium. The exclusive resident lobby, with private meeting rooms is a perfect extension to the home and office. The Podium Rooftop is a private garden sanctuary, featuring barbeque and picnic areas for informal, year round entertaining.

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marketing campaigns for UFC, which he suspects has kept the Victorian Government at odds with what John and others see as the safety reality of the cage.

MMA EXTREME MEET JOHN DONEHUE

By Lisa Quittner I had never been a great fan of boxing, Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) or the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). The inspiration to watch two people deliberately set out to knock each other out had always escaped me, but as they say, a little bit of knowledge can be dangerous.

I set out to do an article on what I perceived as a sport that has grown in popularity at an increasingly rapid rate. I did not expect to discover a sport that apart from appearing to be ‘barbarian and lawless’ is actually tightly controlled and encompasses the highest degrees of discipline and skill in martial arts and physical training.

I was enlightened by 4th degree Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt, Judo Black Belt, former fighter, international trainer and referee, bodyguard and Head Coach at MMA Extreme clubs, John Donehue.

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John started out as a teenager taking up boxing and kick boxing classes, deciding to hit the skies and travel abroad he landed in the United States and began training with champion kick boxer Bill Wallace who introduced John to legendary Judo and Grappling master, Gene LeBell. He became the only Australian and one of only 5 Black Belts in the world to train under LeBell along with other notables at the highest echelons of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu such as Rigan Machado.

In time John competed in the Machado U.S.A Competition team winning twice in the Nationals as well as a host of gold and silver medals in international competition.

John has refereed in the Extreme Fighting Championships, the U.S televised version of The Contenders as well as training and coaching Real American Wrestling (R.A.W) teams with Rico Chiapparelli and working with top international fighters including Randy Couture and Dan Henderson.

Today, although still travelling extensively, John is dedicated to his Extreme MMA clubs and helping others achieve their goals, whether on a professional level or for fitness.

“I have been extremely fortunate to train with the people that have been regarded as the best in the world, it has allowed me to gain an insight into what has it taken to make them the best and given me the knowledge to pass on to my students to help them achieve becoming the best. At the highest level, we all know technique, but it’s the little things that can make the greatest difference.”

Just ask Melbourne Storm, who John has worked with as a tackle coach over the past decade. Closer to home John has worked with AFL teams including Geelong, Hawthorn, North Melbourne, Brisbane Lions, Carlton as well as Port Adelaide and Essendon in the 2013

pre-season. John has imparted both the physical techniques for correct tackling manoeuvres and foot work, as well as instilling the right mental attitude in players, providing coaching staff with an insight into which players possess the attitude, determination and will to handle the duration of a four quarter contest.

As MMA increases in popularity in Australia I ask John why elite martial artists at a professional level would risk their safety and career entering into MMA & UFC rings and cages, I was surprised and relieved by John’s explanation of ‘man’s inherent nature’.

“Testosterone and man’s desire to test themselves has been around since day dot.

We always want to challenge ourselves, we are competitive and driven people that want to achieve the best. The reality is that the incidence of injury in the UFC or MMA arenas are really minimal, more serious injuries are sustained in training than in the ring or a cage and I would suspect that more injuries would be seen in a weekend netball game or junior football or rugby game, as we have sadly seen recently, than in MMA or UFC”.

The cage aspect of MMA bouts is one that has been banned in Victoria. As John explained and agrees, the visual concept of cage fighting does conjure up images of barbarianism especially in international

“My friend and partner Joe Cursio and I organised the first MMA fight in Victoria many years ago. Back then a negative connotation in the press was apparent and subsequently the state government took the view that the sport was barbaric.

The truth is that the cage environment is actually safer for both competitor and spectator in MMA as with wrestling, take downs and Jiu Jitsu sweeps there is a chance of competitors being pushed outside of the ring - it has happened.

“The cage provides a buffer and safety net for both competitor and spectator. The UFC has tried to intervene here without much luck to date but as the sporting capital of the country it seems crazy to allow N.S.W and QLD to take tourist dollars away from Victoria where the cage is legal and the sport is subsequently thriving” John adds.

Despite John’s credentials and work in and out of the competition ring, he is strongly focussed on providing a fun and enjoyable experience for members at his Melbourne and Byron Bay clubs.

“Our members are made up of people from all walks of life from young kids, students, doctors, housewives etc that are looking for a good work out somewhere other than the usual gym environment. We also train BJJ and MMA for competition and MMA professionals ready to reach the next level.

Kick boxing, wrestling, boxing – there are many avenues available depending on what you are looking for. We are equipped to train anyone and everyone, we want everyone to enjoy their training and interact with other people, it’s important to enjoy the social aspect of getting fit too and we aim to provide a friendly atmosphere as soon as you walk in the door,” said John.

“We offer free trials so the hardest part is just walking through the door.

Everyone is welcome no matter your level or level of experience.”

For more information visit: www.extrememma.com.au

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EPWORTH FREEMASONS

ONE APPOINTMENT AT ONE LOCATION FOR PEACE OF MIND WHY HAVE A BREAST CHECK? The good news! - Community awareness of breast disease, including breast cancer, has improved significantly over recent years. It’s in the papers, on the news, on the web and it can happen to anyone, anytime. The regular prominence of high profile celebrities drawing attention to this subject is both legendary and remarkable.

The fact is that about one in eight Australian women develop breast cancer

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at some stage in their lives, with many other breast problems also causing concern. But the truth is that women often have a tendency to put off seeing a doctor for something that may or may not be serious. Yet early detection and treatment is vital in the successful management of breast disease.

The Epworth Freemasons Breast Clinic located in East Melbourne was established in 1986 to meet the special needs of women in this very personal area of health. Because everything is

available on site during the first visit, the stress and fear of waiting for results is alleviated. Over the years, many women have come to rely on the expertise at the Clinic to record annual results and advise of any changes in the breast area.

According to the Manager of the Breast Clinic, Joy Millen, what makes the Epworth Freemasons different is the model of care, “You don’t need a referral, you won’t feel rushed, you will get individualised advice and treatment, and you will be seen by a female doctor who has a special interest in breast health.” She also adds “We incorporate a multidisciplinary team that provides a comprehensive service under one roof within a private space.

Each patient has a consultation with a doctor to discuss their breast issues and management, a mammogram and if needed a breast ultrasound is taken immediately. A breast radiologist then reports these results immediately so that our doctor can discuss them with

the patient before leaving. Should the doctor feel that a specialist opinion is required, a breast surgeon visits the clinic each day to enable a Specialist consultation as well. All of these services are provided within one appointment.” (approximately four hours).

To be able to reduce the amount of time where women worry and may expect the worst is the most valuable asset of any health service and to be able to access all the tests within the one location at the one appointment makes it even more so, she says.

The Breast Clinic is located at 113 Albert St, East Melbourne Phone 03 9418 8162 for an appointment Car parking is available at a reduced rate and the Clinic is well serviced by public transport.

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In the classic Disney film Alice in Wonderland (one of my personal favorites), we see the Mad Hatter as a character who has made a deal with time to save him from execution however, he is now relegated to a never-ending tea party and must “move down often”.

Throughout the movie, the Mad Hatter pulls various items from his hat including some other smaller hats.

Much like the Mad Hatter, we each have a tendency to make a deal with time in order to save ourselves in some way.

There sometimes feels like there isn’t enough time to complete all the tasks that we “must” get done. As such, we draw ourselves into a never ending tea party where we chase ourselves around in circles, trying to answer all the riddles in life all the while, always feeling like we’re chasing time. When we work ourselves into this state, we often focus on the one key hat we are wearing, neglecting

our other, smaller hats that keep getting moved down the priority list.

If we apply the character of the Mad Hatter to the roles we play in today’s society, we find that we too are always chasing time and neglecting one of our “hats” to focus on

a Wife hat and a Manager hat. That’s probably not all the hats you would have but even so, that’s a lot of hats!

At times, we have the tendency to wear some hats more than others, and in certain areas this is required (work for example). Sometimes however, it can lead us to neglect a hat we have

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another. The hats we wear are many and varied. Sometimes, we don’t even know that we’re wearing them, until we get asked some specific questions around who we are when it comes to different areas of our lives. People easily change “hats” for each area of life. Imagine that you had a different hat for every aspect of yourself. You could have a Mum hat, a Daughter hat, a Friend hat,

hidden or put to the side. Reclaiming that hat when you’ve set it aside for another for so long, is not always an easy task and often finding this hat again, can cause us some stress.

When you’ve decided to bring a hat out of storage, it can be easy to get enthusiastic about doing so and throw ourselves fully into this role. We forget that the other hats also need to be cared for.

A small, gradual change is often the best way to integrate a long lost hat. It ensures that all of your other hats are cared for in the transition and that they are easy to pick up again, when you need a specific hat for a specific area of life.

The key is to recognise that we have many hats. Once we do this, we can look at each of them, evaluate how much “head time” they get and make small gradual changes to ensure that all of our hats get appropriate time on show. With regards to making deals with time, sometimes, (and this is something I have recently learnt myself) it’s in our best interest to recognise that there are only 24 hours in a day and that sometimes, saying “no” rather than taking on yet another hat, can be more beneficial for us in the long run, allowing us to do away with the “Mad” so that we can simply be “Hatters”..

Dana Atkin is a Professional Kinesiology Practitioner located in Melbourne city and a regular 3000 Melbourne contributing writer.

To ask Dana a question or to make an appointment contact: Melbourne Natural Wellness (03) 9662 1311 dana@mnwc.com.au

WHEN LOVE AND KINDNESS IS THE BETTER ANSWER

By Tahlia Mandie – Psychotherapist & Family Counsellor

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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

It scares me everyday the hatred that swarms within our schools and community. Bullying. We all know what it means. We have heard it. Most of you have probably have experienced it in some shape or form, either directly or indirectly.

I have to ask, are we showing enough kindness? As a mum to a gorgeous little boy, people often ask me “what kind of person would you like him to become?” Intelligent. Smart. Creative.

Independent. These are often the answered expected. Maybe often given by other mums? My response is kind. I want my son to be kind.

I stood on a podium last month to teach and inspire the youth of today that “sticks and stones don’t have to break your bones”, I gave a message of kindness and love. My message, kindness is better then anger. Love is better then anger. And with a little kindness comes inner confidence and belief to those that suffer at the hands of others.

Because with kindness, you show someone else you are not playing their games, you are better, and you stand for something stronger. Kindness is infectious, kindness is contagious.

It is inspiring and it is empowering.

And maybe, just maybe, there is a glimpse that some of your kindness will rub off on others. Because if every good deed and every good will becomes like a cyclone of positive inspiring energy amongst this world, who knows what it would become?

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MELBOURNE RESTAURANTS UNITE FOR KIDS WITH CANCER Some of Melbourne’s leading restaurants will come together again to support kids with cancer when the Camp Quality Supper Club celebrates its decade-long tradition with a ‘Wonderland’ theme on 16 May. Vue De Monde, Rockpool Bar & Grill, Red Spice Road, Taxi Dining Room, Bacash, Ezard, Hellenic Republic and Gingerboy are among the Melbourne dining elite donating a table of 12 for the initiative, which fundraises to support Camp Quality’s mission of helping create a better life for every child living with cancer in Australia.

Now in its 10th year, the historically star-studded event provides guests with a night to feel like a star, as leading restaurants pull out all the stops to serve up a bespoke, gourmet dinner. Meals are matched with Champagne Taittinger and local wines from award-winning McWilliam’s.

Sharing plate – Serves 8

INGREDIENTS: 1 bunch coriander shredded ½ bunch parsley shredded ½ red onion finely diced 1 cup freekeh or cracked wheat ½ cup du puy lentils – sift through for any stones 2 tbsp toasted pumpkin seeds 2 tbsp toasted slivered almonds 2 tbsp toasted pine nuts 2 tbsp baby capers ½ cup currants 1 tbsp red wine vinegar

3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil Sea salt to taste 1 cup thick Greek yoghurt 1 tsp cumin seeds toasted and ground 1 tbsp honey 1 pomegranate deseeded

TO MAKE: Blanch freekeh and du puy lentils separately in boiling water until both just cooked.

Drain well and allow to cool.

Mix the yoghurt, cumin and honey until combined.

In a medium bowl place the coriander, parsley, red onion, freekeh, lentils, toasted nuts, capers, currants, red wine vinegar and olive oil.

Mix well, season to taste.

Place into a serving dish and top with cumin yoghurt and pomegranate seeds This recipe is included in ‘Flavours of Urban Melbourne’ a beautifully designed coffee table book that takes readers on a culinary journey throughout Melbourne’s notable eateries.

Once the meal is complete, diners will be chauffeured in style by luxury Lexus cars to a Supper Club tradition: the top-secret after party event. Guests this year will be treated to an enchanting ‘Wonderland’ themed party where they will join diners from restaurants across the city, converging to dance the night away in typical Supper Club lavishness.

Camp Quality Supper Club Event Manager, Nicole Dunn, said the fundraising initiative had raised $5.5 million since it first began, with this year tipped to be the best yet. “The 2013 theme was established with the help of some of our Camp Quality kids and we look forward to getting lost in Wonderland, with Mad Hatters' tea parties taking over Australia's swankiest restaurants in true Camp Quality style next month.

Ensuring the festivities are extra special, Australian comedic legend Josh Thomas and Masterchef fan favourite Justine Schofield will be joining in the Supper Club fun as event ambassadors.

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For a full list of restaurants involved and to book your seats, please visit www.supperclub.org.au.

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IN CONVERSATION WITH BRAXTON MILES FINDING HIS WAY

By Jane M Hutchinson & Nandita Chakraborty The twists and turns of the television studio presented as a labyrinth, as if the signs and corridors were deliberately designed to bamboozle Braxton.

As he walked, Braxton felt his heart pound and the heat of his body building up under his suit. The sea of voices behind him fuelled his anxiety, spurring him on to find a way out of the studio. The place, the people, and the incident were suffocating Braxton.

Bursting through a fire exit door triggered off the alarms and the sirens rang out. The crisp air and open space of the car park relieved Braxton from an anxious state for a moment, before he quickly assessed where he was and where Jack, his driver, would be waiting for him with the car.

Scrambling to find his phone in his suit pocket, Braxton typed in the pass code.

‘Come on, come on …’ he muttered in frustration, waiting for his phone to start up.

‘Jack, Jack where are you?’ Braxton blurted to his driver, Jack. ‘I’m waiting out the front where I dropped you off,’ Jack replied.

‘Ok, I’m … umm… Oh, where am I?,” Braxton said. ‘I’m, I’m in the car park around the side of the building – the side that faces the city.’

‘No worries. I’ll be around in a minute.’

Jumping into the safe haven of his car, Braxton slumped in the backseat and contemplated the events of the morning.

Jack, who had been Braxton’s driver for almost a decade, was a trusted confidant and had seen it all before with Braxton. The two men drove in silence towards no particular destination.

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Within minutes, Braxton’s phone started buzzing, one call followed by another.

Reluctant to talk, Braxton killed each call and continued the drive with a fingertip held close to the divert button.

Finally, he set the ring tone to ‘silent’.

The shrill ring of Jack’s phone broke the silence between the two men. ‘Braxton, it’s your Mum,” Jack said. “She’s calling me, I guess, looking for you.’

‘I can’t talk to anyone not yet,’ Braxton said.

‘Don’t answer it!’ Richard was at home that morning watching the interview. ‘Hello Richard. It’s Mrs Miles how are you?’

The pictures, awards and film memorabilia flanking the walls of Karl’s apartment were like a spark, reigniting Braxton’s ego. Glancing at a framed picture of himself and Karl at the premier of his movie just a few years ago reminded Braxton of where he’d come from and how hard he had worked to get success.

buying,’ Karl said. ‘I only open the shop for paying customer, these days.’

Braxton mused to himself: “How could some B-grade morning show host think she could get the better of him?” ‘Hey mate,’ Karl greeted from the top of the staircase. ‘I saw your interview this morning. You did great!’

Floating out of Karl’s apartment, Braxton pulled out his phone and clumsily scrolls through the list of contacts to find Jack’s number.

‘Oh, yes. Mrs Miles,’ Jack responded cheerily.

‘I’m very well, thank you. And you?’

‘So glad you didn’t put up with her garbage. I could see exactly where she was heading with her line of questions.

‘Have you heard from Braxton? I’ve just seen the morning news and he’s not answering his phone.’ ‘Yes, I did see the interview - it wasn’t good’ ‘I’m really worried about Braxton and I just hope that he is not with Karl.’

‘You handled it perfectly, in true BM style’ Karl grinned. ‘I know, she tried to set me up,’ Braxton said. ‘And you know I’ve been around the traps long enough to see a Rottweiler coming.’

‘I’m sure he’ll be in his car, Mrs Miles. If I hear anything, I’ll let you know’ ‘Thank you Richard. You’re a good man. Talk soon.’

‘Oh mate, this will only make your ratings go up even higher,’ Karl beamed.

Jack and Braxton were still driving with no particular destination and Braxton slummed on the beat seat. ‘Jack, I want to go see Karl’ said Braxton surfacing from his lull. With hesitation Jack asked ‘Do think that’s a good idea?’

‘I know what you are going to say but its what I need right now and besides I’ll be left alone at Karl’s.’ Braxton starts scrolling through his phone looking for Karl’s number.

‘Karl, hi its Braxton.’ ‘Braxton, mate! Long time, no …” ‘Are you at your place? I’m on my way over’ ‘Yeah ... sure. See you when you get here. You alright mate?’ Braxton hung up without answering. Jack parked the car out the front of Karl’s apartment block.

As Braxton opened the car door, he paused for a moment and caught Jack’s eye and look of disapproval. Braxton knew that look all too well and tried to blow it off. ‘Great, thanks Jack. Won’t be long, call you when I’m ready. OK?’ Entering Karl’s extravagant bachelor pad, Braxton recalled all the good times he’d had here: the parties, all-night benders, the stories and tales that those who had played hard by his side late into the night and would never tell a living soul.

‘And just wait for the follow up interviews! They will be throwing money at you to tell your story.’

Braxton went silent. He began to feel at ease, knowing that Karl’s place was exactly where he needed to be right now.

Karl, who was somewhat oblivious to Braxton’s state of mind, asked: ‘So Braxton, how’s the next film shaping up?’

‘You better have a part for me, as I don’t want to slip from the A list,’ Karl grinned. ‘And, besides, I really could do with the cash right now.’

‘You don’t need the money,’ Braxton replied. ‘Have a look at this place!’

‘And, anyway, you’ve got your ‘other business’ to keep you going.’

Without skipping a beat, Karl shot back: ‘My other business comes at a price.’

Braxton didn’t need anyone else to put anymore pressure on him at that moment.

He was still calming his thoughts and contemplating how the hell he was going to sort out the mess he’d just created, and it wasn’t even 12pm.

‘So anyway, Karl is your shop open this morning?’ Braxton asked ‘Well, it depends if the customer is browsing or

‘When have I ever not fixed you up,’ Braxton batted back. ‘And besides, do you want a role in the next film or not?’

Karl went silent. ‘Just give me your top-shelf stuff and you can power trip on those other rouges that you run with.’

‘Jack, it’s Braxton. Come and get me, I’m all good to go. We’ve got to get over to Richard’s place.’

Braxton hung up and looked at the call screen of his mobile. His phone hadn’t stopped buzzing since he’d left the studio.

He still wasn’t ready to return or take any calls, and left the ring tone set on silent.

At Richard’s apartment, Richard sat at his dinning room table, reading over his private journal. Flicking the pages over, Richard spots an old birthday card that looks like it came from another lifetime.

Opening the card, the image of his beautiful ex-wife and baby daughter captivated him.

Carefully taking the photo out and starred at the picture. He began to contemplate love, loss, life and relationships.

The brisk knock at the door shattered the painful silence. Richard stood up quickly, closing the journal as he turned to see who was at his front door.

At the doorway, Richard stood face to face with Braxton. The paradox of how Richard could justify his life began to surface in his mind.

But now how would he deal with the man who stood before him?

Like the story? Look out for the book ‘In Conversation with Braxton Miles’ Coming 2014!

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

Docklands Writers welcomes writers from all genres and levels of experience.

For more information please email: Jane.X.Hutchinson@gmail.com

And now for something completely different....

Whether we admit it or not, we’ve all tuned in to The Eurovision Song Contest at one time or another. For some it’s an annual event and excuse to get together and enjoy this cultural yet often peculiar song contest. Keep in mind, this was the springboard to international stardom for ABBA and Celine Dion!

One of the longest running television shows in the world, The Eurovision Song Contest is produced each May under the auspices of the European Broadcasting Union (EBU), and is a state-of-the-art, world-class television production of a music competition between songs representing the respective countries of the participating EBU Members.

Now the glitz, the glamour, the wacky and the wonderful comes to you in a new and fun form – the Eurovision Song Contest Dress-Up

Sticker Book allowing you to relive the eccentric, extreme and often insane moments of the world’s biggest song spectacular.

With the world’s first Eurovision Song Contest Dress - Up Sticker Book, you can create your own fabulous and tack-tastic outfits time and time again.

With over 120 reusable stickers to recreate classic Eurovision costumes, or mix and match the outrageous hairstyles, glitter jumpsuits, platform shoes and sequinned miniskirts from decades of camp, glitzy and discofabulous contestants of the hallowed Eurovision stage to construct your own spectacular outfits. This has got to be the ultimate gift for the person that has everything!

Don’t forget to tune in from May 17-19 as SBS brings you all the coverage of the 2013 contest in Malmö, Sweden, on SBS One. Who knows, maybe the next ABBA arrival is on the horizon.

Eurovision Song Contest Dress-Up Sticker Book is now available through Hardie Grant Books: RRP $19.95

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BOOK REVIEW BY REBECCA HOWDEN ‘Steeplechase’ by Krissy Kneen Simmering darkly with unspoken traumas and longings, Steeplechase is a compelling novel about the tremulous bond between sisters.

The first non-erotic work from Brisbane writer Krissy Kneen, following on from the memoir Affection and short story collection Triptych, this is a stirring Australian Gothic where the tangled threads of art, desire and madness are sensually, unsettlingly evoked.

Bec Reich is 40 years old. A painter and a university art lecturer, she masks her loneliness with a cold sense of reserve and an obsessive devotion to her work. Against her judgment, she is slipping into an affair with one of her students, a talented 23 year old enamored both with her and with the legend of her sister Emily – a captivating figure of the Australian contemporary art scene now living in Beijing.

Brilliant, dangerous Emily – famous for her nightmarish paintings, her beguiling use of light, and her schizophrenia – is as passionate and erratic as Bec is withdrawn.

A “terrible thing” from their childhood has created a schism between the sisters, and they have been estranged for over 20 years. Now, as Bec lies in bed recovering from a gall bladder operation, Emily calls, inviting her to visit her in Beijing for the opening of her latest art show.

As the narrative slips back and forth in time, Bec is drawn back into memories long smothered of her childhood with

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Emily. Growing up on a sprawling, windswept property in rural Brisbane with only their grandmother – a tough and wiry “nugget of a woman” – and their mute, mentally ill mother for company, the girls are locked in a claustrophobic bond. The gloomy wildness of the Australian landscape is richly rendered – the dry creek bed, the “flat scrubby paddocks stretching away over the hill”, the pale golden glow of the trees being stripped away as the sun sets.

This provides the perfect backdrop for the dark, imaginary world of Emily’s games and delusions as she slowly slips further and further away from reality.

Kneen vividly captures the anxiety of fifteen-year-old Bec, despairing at being left behind while Emily is “taken” by schizophrenia. “All our hard-earned intimacy is stripped away,” she writes.

“She whispers to herself when before she might have whispered to me. She plays games with the wind and the tall grasses by the gate but when I try to drag her to play one of our own games she stands and stares as if the real world is just an echo of something, a trick of the light.” It is a disorienting experience that is recreated decades later in Beijing, as Bec struggles to keep up with her sister’s wildly fluctuating moods and the same disturbing hallucinations.

The past and present continue to collide paths as the novel hurtles towards a visceral, unforgettable climax. There is catharsis, and moments of strange tenderness that bring relief from the chilling atmosphere of much of the novel.

This blend of the warm and sensual with the dark and disturbing makes Steeplechase an impressive first novel, with clear, precise prose and expert pacing that will have you captivated from start to finish.

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