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EDITOR'S LETTER
Melbourne’s East End Theatre District has certainly been Australia’s home of musical theatre in recent weeks. For the first time in five years, Melbourne itself was a full house hosting a major musical theatre production in every heritage theatre in the city. Les Misérables, which opened to much fanfare at Her Majesty’s Theatre; Craig McLachlan and his motley crew of misfits in The Rocky Horror Show at the Comedy Theatre; the spellbinding Wicked packing out the Regent Theatre; and Rodgers and
179th birthday of our wonderful and exciting city. Get involved and take advantage of the birthday festivities and special celebratory offers from a host of venues across the city. With the countdown on till spring, it’s timely that a host of Australia’s best fashion designers will uncover their collections for Spring/Summer 2015 at the Melbourne Spring Fashion Week. The week is full of designer runway shows and intimate events to inspire your wardrobe for the warmer weather ahead.
I had the wonderful opportunity to witness the stage spectacular that is Les Misérables. It was my first time seeing this amazing musical and it certainly did not disappoint. It was simply mesmerizing from start to finish. Get along to see it, if you can.
And if that’s not enough to keep you busy perhaps, like me, you can head out of town for a day trip to enjoy the best snow conditions the Victorian Alps have had for the past 30 years.
If you’re looking for something else to warm up your winter nights, then head over to the Queen Victoria Market. This month marks the return of the Luna 1878 Night Market. There is something for all foodies, artists and collectors among the stalls.
Have a great August.
Also this month, August 30 marks Melbourne Day, allowing all Melburnians to celebrate the
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turn her vocals to any style effortlessly. As her most recent (and 13th) album Keep Cool Fool attests, Knight just keeps getting better. Knight will perform a solo show this month at Bennetts Lane. She will be singing songs from her previous albums through to Keep Cool Fool which is a collection of songs that evoke the vibe of a 1950s jazz club.
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Fans of the Australian outdoors and 4WD get ready for the National 4x4 Outdoors Show and Fishing and Boating Expo. This huge consumer exhibition catering to the outdoor lifestyle will bring more than 150 exhibitors offering a wide range of brands and products. There will also be talks by industry experts and 4x4 personalities including Kangaroo Dundee, Chris Brolga Barns and Paul Worsteling of IFISH. So make a date with Melbourne's biggest, best and longest-running outdoor recreational show.
Come along and enjoy all things Ukrainian at the annual Ukrainian Festival. The festival will showcase and promote the rich history and heritage of Ukraine. Live entertainment will incorporate Cossack dancing, choral singing and folk music. A wide array of food stalls will be offering traditional Ukrainian cuisine enabling you to savour their tasty fare. There will also be educational exhibits and displays including rich tradition of embroidery and other tactile arts which will appeal to the art-lovers.
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Melbourne’s arts scene will explode with the saucy, raunchy musically driven romp of a show that is the Lowdown Hokum Orchestra and Burlesque Revue at the Wonderland Spiegeltent. The brain-child of revered blues genius Doc White, the 1920s and 30s inspired performance will feature some of the country’s finest artists in a hokum blues, jazz and sexy burlesque infusion set to wow audiences.
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GLORY BOX TENTH ANNIVERSARY SEASON The original and best 'unholy trinity of fatale feministas' - Moira Finucane, Yumi Umiumare and Azaria Universe - will reunite, and with a galaxy of guest stars drawn from a decade of divine intervention, will strut down the catwalk of provocation and party like there is no tomorrow. 10 Years, 10 Nights only, 100 exotic acts, special requests taken, guests flying in from Paris to the Pilbara; Finucane & Smith's Glory Box is going to be the party season you never recover from.
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Start your weekends with a bang with the free fireworks and entertainment at Docklands every Friday night this month. Bring your friends and family and enjoy the entertainment at the Piazza at Docklands from 6pm with art installations, African drums and 200 torches brightening up the winter sky. From 7pm a glittering display of fireworks will illuminate the sky for spectators to enjoy from the New Quay waterfront restaurants and bars or along the promenade. Music and entertainment will continue after the fireworks.
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at Federation Square, special offers, discounted tours, a corporate lunch — plus gifts to you from a range of cafés, restaurants and retailers. Show your pride and get behind the events and activities from August 20 to August 31. Melbourne Day chairman Campbell Walker said that Melbourne Day commemorates the occasion in 1835 when Enterprize landed on the north bank of the Yarra River and European settlers took the first steps in building a future city. The landing site is now the corner of William and Flinders streets, in front of Old Customs House. “As Melburnians, we are rightfully proud of how far we’ve come as a city, and we love to showcase the best Melbourne has to offer. Especially on Melbourne Day,” Mr Walker said.
CELEBRATE A GREAT CITY It’s the biggest birthday event of the year. This month Melbourne celebrates its 179th anniversary. There are family-friendly events to commemorate the event on August 30. Join the fun that includes a spectacular Docklands regatta, a free concert
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Harbour. We invite you, your family and friends to help make our day - Melbourne Day - a success.”
SOME OF THE EVENTS INCLUDE: MELBOURNE DAY FLAG-RAISING CEREMONY - Saturday, 30 August The official flag-raising ceremony will be held at Enterprize Park, corner Flinders and William streets. Lord Mayor Robert Doyle and councillors will join VIPs, elders of the Wurundjeri people, school groups and others to raise the Melbourne flag.
“Enjoy a free concert at Federation Square, join a tour around town on the Urban Explorer, visit a range of city attractions offering discounts to mark Melbourne Day and raise your glass in one of the official Cheers! for Melbourne Day cafés, bars and restaurants.
URBAN EXPLORER - Saturday, 30 August Take in the highlights of Melbourne Day celebrations on this exclusive tour. The dynamic itinerary includes an exclusive visit to Eureka Skydeck, checking in as a VIP at the official flag-raising ceremony, and a guided walk to Federation Square where you will be greeted as an exclusive guest at the Melbourne Day concert. Urban Explorer tickets include a show bag, souvenir passport and general knowledge quiz.
“And then for something truly spectacular, come and set sail in the Melbourne Day regatta on Victoria
For more information visit www.melbourneday.com.au
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Alice McCall is busy. She’s putting the finishing touches on her collection for Melbourne Spring Fashion Week (MSFW) at the end of the month. This year is sentimental for McCall. It marks the 10th anniversary of her fashion label’s runway debut. She’s also working on the collection that will drop in November all the while planning a celebration to mark her 40th birthday at the end of the year. “It’s really wonderful to reach the 10-year milestone. Plus I am turning 40 so it’s a really exciting year for me,” she said.
The Alice McCall label continues to attract legions of devotees with its delightful dresses, and eclectic pieces. “There is no typical Alice McCall girl. We have got this really large demographic. I think for me I am quite the chameleon and eclectic so I change my style when I am in a different mood. There is something for everyone. It’s not diluted and has a strong DNA and cohesive branding.”
“I draw my inspiration from everywhere and anywhere. I have just returned from the LA markets where there are many vintage finds. I like vintage postcards and graphic elements and silhouettes. Really, I design based on what I want to wear at the moment.” So as the weather heats up, McCall will be dressing Melburnians in fun playsuits, sports basics and flirty dresses.
For the first look at McCall’s collection be sure to attend the MSFW designer runway series. Lord Mayor Robert Doyle launched the 20th
MSFW program last month. The city will host more than 100 events, 70 per cent of which are free, as part of the festival.
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The Spring Summer ’15 collection, Flower Drum“ is quite bohemian and summery” with a bit of ‘70s inspired denim and sports luxe thrown in for good measure.
“MSFW is an event that is truly Melbourne and one that has gone from strength to strength over the last 20 years,” Cr Doyle said. “More than 75 per cent of our designers, talent and production teams are based here in Melbourne and as always, 100 per cent of what you see on the runway you can buy in store.” Highlights of the MSFW program include the runway events at Melbourne Town Hall with new season collections from the best local and national designers. Over four nights, the runway events will form an artistic fusion of fashion and entertainment, covering everything from couture gowns to Ready-to-Wear street style from designers Gwendolynne, Aurelio Costarella, Carla Zampatti, Dom Bagnato, JASONGRECH, Nicolangela, Manning Cartell, Willow, YB J’AIME, Arthur Galan AG, Calibre, Jayson Brunsdon, Nicola Finetti and Yeojin Bae in an evening of highly artistic pieces.
MELBOURNE SPRING FASHION WEEK WHEN: 30 August to 7 September WHERE: Various TICKETS: From $35 BOOKINGS: www.ticketmaster.com.au
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CRACKLING FIRES, MULLED WINE AND WARMING STREET FOOD WILL HELP WARD OFF THE CHILL THIS MONTH. Pay a visit to the Luna Night Market at Queen Victoria Market to enjoy a celebration of winter every Wednesday night until 27 August. This year’s market features a carefully curated selection of Melbourne’s most talented designers, artisans and gourmet food vendors to stage the mid-week winter event within the historic sheds of the market. Plus there is an eclectic line up of multimedia installations, graffiti works, world champion foodies and world-class performances. Queen Victoria Market chief executive officer, Jan Cochrane-Harry said the night market, in its third year, was becoming a mid-winter ritual. “This year’s program has been stepped up by sourcing the city’s best and most diverse food and cultural experiences. We’re anticipating the market to be buzzing after dark on Wednesday nights,” Ms Cochran-Harry said. More than 20 vendors will provide warming street food such as Jamabalaya, Nepalese, Pilipino-style slow-roasted pigs on bamboo spits and Argentinian sizzling barbecue to dumplings, steaming hot soups, mulled wine, hot cider and hot chocolate and churros for a sweet finish.
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Melbourne foodies will be able to put vendors such as Hammer & Tong and world-renowned pizza maker from 400 Gradi’s Johnny Di Francesco, who won the Campionato Mondiale Della Pizza Championship in Parma, Italy in April, on their dinner list.
The Luna Night Market also features cosy lounges, games corners and a roll-call of musicians, roving street performers and artisan entertainment. Merging mapped video projection, geometric forms and synchronised sound, Enigmatica will create a mesmerising synesthetic environment in the market’s sheds. Other highlight events at Luna include the Lord Mayor’s ‘Legacy Wall’, a graffiti dedication by Melbourne street artists along with a secret program of performances unveiled each week. Once again Luna will offer a curated selection of craftspeople, designers, artistans and providores during the eight-week season together with the ‘String Bean Alley’ shipping container precinct especially opening after dark. Visitors will be able to browse homewares crafted from ‘up-cycled’ bike parts by Tread & Peddles, pick up an original artwork from Misprint, handcrafted jewellery by Neon Pear or see the locally-made make-up range by Montana Bliss, while checking out String Bean Alley regular stall holders who feature locally-made or specially-curated wares. As a more intimate ‘little sister’ to the Queen Victoria Market’s award winning Summer Night Market season that attracts crowds in excess of 30,000 per evening, this weekly event is set to become a creative winter tradition.
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DAZZLING NEW STAGE SHOW HAS THE PEOPLE SINGING BY CHELSEA ARNOLD The acclaimed new production of Boubil and Schönber’s legendary musical Les Misérables, directed by Cameron Mackintosh, is winning over Melbourne audiences with glorious staging, dazzling scenery, a star-studded cast and emotion-charged vocals. Les Misérables is the epitome of tragedy and romance, balancing narrative threads that encompass deprivation and abuse, unrequited love, false imprisonment, fiercely loyal friendship, self-sacrifice and class struggle. Audiences at Her Majesty’s Theatre are left breathless and in awe of the incredible chorus numbers and emotive story-telling of Les Misérables, set in early 19th Century France during the revolutionary upheaval of the Paris uprising. Playing the iconic role of Jean Valjean, a French peasant who seeks redemption after years of imprisonment, is established actor and musical theatre star Simon Gleeson.
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“I’m so thrilled to be playing Valjean in the new Australian production of Les Misérables,” Gleeson said. “With arguably the most breathtaking score in musical theatre history, Les Misérables transformed musical theatre when it first opened. The show remains iconic and relevant today because it deals with themes of love, courage, the human spirit and the difficult choices we make which define who we are and what we stand for.” Valjean jumps parole and is pursued relentlessly by a police officer, Javert
played by NIDA-trained Hayden Tee, who has appeared in many musical theatre and opera productions around the world. Patrice Tipoki, who has had lead roles in The Lion King and Wicked, stars as the dying Fantine. Her rendition of I dreamed a dream is moving. There is also the young Cosette (Emily Langridge) with her ethereal Castle on a Cloud; and Kerrie Anne Greenland as the jilted Eponine, whose On My Own is spine-tingling, as well as Euan Doidge’s portrayal of the attractive, ultimately haunted Marius, led to disaster by Chris Durling’s romantic idealism as the chief rebel.
FACT FACTS • LES MISÉRABLES HAS PLAYED IN 42 COUNTRIES AND 322 CITIES. • IT HAS BEEN TRANSLATED INTO 22 LANGUAGES. • THE PRODUCTION HAS PLAYED MORE THAN 48,000 PROFESSIONAL PERFORMANCES WORLDWIDE GIVING A TOTAL AUDIENCE FIGURE OF MORE THAN 65 MILLION PEOPLE. • EACH PERFORMANCE REQUIRES 392 COMPLETE COSTUMES COMPRISING 1782 ITEMS OF CLOTHING AND 31 WIGS.
Quite possibly two of the biggest stars of the show are Lara Mulcahy and Trevor Ashley playing Madame and Monsieur Thenardier. Their larger-than-life characters almost steal the show. Twenty-four of Australia’s finest talents join the ensemble. Les Misérables is the world’s longestrunning and most popular musical of all time. The score includes the classic songs: I dreamed a dream, On my own, Bring him home, Do you hear the people sing?, Master of the house, and One day more. Les Misérables the musical is based on the novel by Victor Hugo. WHERE: Her Majesty’s Theatre WHEN: Until 16 November COST: $45-$150. TICKETS: www.ticketek.com.au
EXHIBITION TO COINCIDE WITH THE SHOW, THE WORLD-FIRST EXHIBITION, VICTOR HUGO: LES MISÉRABLES FROM PAGE TO STAGE, WILL BE HELD AT THE STATE LIBRARY OF VICTORIA UNTIL 9 NOVEMBER. THE EXHIBITION INCLUDES SCRIPTS, SCORES, COSTUMES, SET DESIGNS, PHOTOS, FILMS AND POSTERS.
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TOUR IS NOT JUST A MYTH The dynamic duo known the world-over for debunking long-held myths are bringing their scientific approach to live experiments to Melbourne. The all-new live show MythBusters: Behind the Myths, starring Jamie Hyneman and Adam Savage, cohosts of the Emmy-nominated series MythBusters, will tour Australia for the first time, kicking off in Melbourne this month. MythBusters: Behind the Myths, presents on-stage experiments, audience participation, rocking video and behind-the-scenes stories. With this show, for the first time, fans join Hyneman and Savage on stage
and assist in their mind-blowing and mind-twisting approach to science. “We have been shooting this show for 10 years. There is not a lot of time to get out and about during that time,” Hyneman said. "We have invaded your TV for a decade and now we are invading your town. We are going to be there live and on stage and expecting some audience participation. So you better be ready." Savage said they were looking forward to meeting their Australian fans.
“We are expecting tonnes of audience participation which will be great for us because we don’t get a lot of interactions with our fans on a normal day-to-day basis,” Savage said. “We are experimenting on a grand scale.” MythBusters: Behind the Myths brings you face-to-face with the duo who match wits on stage with each other and members of the audience. The show mixes scientific method with gleeful curiosity and plain old-fashioned
ingenuity to create its own signature style of explosive experimentation to support or debunk urban myths. MYTHBUSTERS: BEHIND THE MYTHS When: 2pm and 7pm Saturday, 16 August and 2pm Sunday, 17 August. Where: Plenary, Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre Bookings: www.ticketek.com.au Tickets: $89.90-$250.
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MELBOURNE GREAT The newest pedestrian bridge along the Yarra River, named in honour of one of Melbourne’s late great footballers, has opened.
The innovative 120-metre pedestrian bridge cost $15 million, and creates the illusion it is hovering unsupported above the Yarra.
a journey … a passage to overcome obstacles”. “If I heard Jim say ‘journey’ once, I heard it a million times. He was all about personal journey.”
The Jim Stynes Bridge was officially opened for use by Planning Minister Matthew Guy and Melbourne Lord Mayor Robert Doyle, who were joined by Stynes’ wife Samantha and children Matisse and Tiernan.
It joins for the first time a forlorn section of the Yarra River, behind the old Mission to Seafarers on Flinders Street, to Docklands.
Ms Stynes said she and her family would view the bridge ‘‘as a connection to the man we miss and love, and a memory of the journeys we took with him, the journeys he pushed us to take individually, or to contemplate those journeys that are yet to begin.”
Sam Stynes said the bridge “is a literal and visual representation of
EYE ON CRIME NINE cctv cameras installed at six CBD locations are helping deter thugs and catch others in the act. Melbourne Lord Mayor Robert Doyle said the revolving cameras could “recognise” a face from several hundred metres. “CCTV makes the city safer; CCTV saves lives; CCTV prevents crime.
No doubt about any of that,” Cr Doyle said. “About two months ago our cameras recorded someone being chased by an assailant with a knife.
"Jim Stynes represented the quintessential Melbourne story: a migrant made good. The story of his settling in Melbourne, his outstanding AFL career, his philanthropy and charity work, and his brave fight against cancer touched us all.” Cr Doyle said. A bronze plaque at each end of the bridge, designed by engineers Aurecon and Cox Architecture, tells the life story on Stynes who died in 2012.
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“Within two minutes police had made an arrest preventing, I think, a very serious injury, even death.” Cr Doyle said the cameras were one of the city’s best crime-fighting tools.
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Cr Doyle said the Jim Stynes Bridge would remind people of the contribution the 2010 Melburnian of the Year had made to Melbourne.
CAMERAS HAVE BEEN INST AT THESE LOCATIONS: - Clarendon Street at Batman Park d Stadium - Footbridge from Bourke St to Etiha ers streets - Intersection of William and Flind - Northbank of the Yarra nk Hut) - Southbank of the Yarra (Southba George Street. - Intersection of Flinders Lane and
“Twice a day, every day of the year, police ask us to look at that footage because they need the help of the CCTV in solving crime,” he said. The City of Melbourne will now operate 63 cameras around the clock, across the municipality.
Commuters are being encouraged to ditch the escalators and take the stairs at Southern Cross Station. The Bourke Street stairs have been transformed into a scenic garden. ‘Put a spring in your step’ is part of the 100 Ways to Move it Melbourne campaign. Health Minister David Davis said the initiative was delivered through the State Government’s $1.2 million contribution to Healthy Together - Active Cities Melbourne. "Through this partnership between the Victorian Government, the City of Melbourne and VicHealth and now joining
with the Heart Foundation Victoria to deliver this initiative, we are continuing to strengthen this work to help get city workers active and healthy,” Mr Davis said. Lord Mayor Robert Doyle said the public art would encourage people to put a spring in their step. “We know that the most effective way to positively change behaviour is to make the transition easy and enjoyable,” Cr Doyle said. “Some people struggle to find time to get to the gym or go for a run or walk, so one of the most effective ways we can look after ourselves is to change our routines to incorporate more incidental exercise."
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FAREWELLS A FRIEND BY BOB VAN DER TOORREN On the evening of Wednesday July 16, at the historic Block Arcade on Collins Street a Farewell Dinner Function was staged as a thank you to Don Parsons, the departing Centre Manager of The Block Arcade. My role was as one of half a dozen retailers from The Block who jointly planned and organised this event, as a four-course sit-down dinner staged under The Dome. The aim was for the tenants of The Block to express their appreciation of the stable management that Don Parsons had given this heritage property over the past 20 years. Don first appeared at The Block at the time that John and Alison Kearney purchased the property at a public auction in October 1993. Prior to Don’s arrival, we actually had four centre managers in the previous 12 months, of the arcade being in the hands of the “Mortgagee in Possession”. Attendees, were primarily our retailers plus the key day-to-day cleaning, security and maintenance contractors with a number of outside guests drawn from the Collins Street precinct.
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The total attending was four dozen, four of these were truly VIP types, including Alister Haigh and Stuart Chandler of Haighs Chocolates who came specially from Adelaide for the dinner plus the Lord Mayor Robert Doyle and Deputy Lord Mayor Susan Riley.
The food and refreshments for the night were sourced and served by Du Omo Café, Hopetoun Tea Rooms and the Charles Dicken Tavern, a reviewer would have scored this a “perfect 10”. I was MC and Cr Doyle kicked off the speeches by speaking warmly about Don’s obvious love of The Block, the Collins Street precinct and all things Melbourne. Don responded with a few humorous remarks about the rumoured ghosts of The Block and his belief that centre management was really a function of partnership between the tenants and the landlord. Don explained the three “P” approach to his duties - Partnership with Professionals and that this had been a Pleasure for him at The Block. Cr Riley then spoke in an even lighter style and presented Don with a gift of a City of Melbourne silver picture frame, complete with the Coat of Arms of the City. At least another six warm speeches were presented between the food courses, these included the presentation to Don of a Collins Street Coffee Table book complete with signatures and messages inside from all guests. Don took the opportunity to reply further and noted that The Block maintenance man, know affectionately as Noddy, was a loyal Richmond supporter, he presented Noddy with a framed caricature of long-time Richmond footballer Tommy Hafey. The event wound up around 9.30pm with a lot of hugs and hand shakes, it wasn’t really a “last supper” it was a dinner for Don with good friends.
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MELBOURNE’S SMALL BUSINESS FESTIVAL Small Business Festival Victoria is back for 2014 with hundreds of workshops and networking events taking place in August, across Melbourne. Minister for Small Business, Russell Northe, said that this year’s festival includes more events outside of business hours and in Melbourne’s outer suburbs to enable small business operators to actively participate.
The festival also includes a program of free webinars accessible to all businesses across the state. HIGHLIGHTS OF THIS YEAR’S FESTIVAL PROGRAM INCLUDE:
“The festival has something to offer anyone who is looking to start or grow their business with hundreds of events offered free or at low cost.” This year’s festival program covers a range of topics – from business development, online business and marketing, through to employing and managing staff.
• The Creativity for Business Success event series, featuring media identity and successful businesswoman, Clare Bowditch, who will speak about creativity, innovation, problem solving and the benefits of right-brain thinking in everyday business. • Partner regional festivals in Geelong, Ballarat, Warrnambool,
North East Victoria and inaugural festivals in Bendigo and Gippsland. • The annual Australian Retailers Association’s Australian Retail Awards celebrating retail’s best performers. • The Small Business BIG Marketing event providing insights from successful marketing professionals. • The Small Business Big Future exhibition, featuring inspiring stories and images from Victoria’s enterprising small business community.
• The Festival Hub at Federation Square offering seminars, events, mentoring and information about year round government support services. “I encourage all small business owners and people thinking of starting a business to find out what is on offer and get involved,” Mr Northe said. SMALL BUSINESS FESTIVAL VICTORIA WHEN: 1-31 August WHERE: Melbourne COST: Check the festival website. Many events are free. WEBSITE: business.vic.gov.au/festival
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS DIY Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) 13 August, 10-11am
Marketing on a Shoestring 14 August, 11am–12pm
Learn stacks of simple, but effective ways to improve your website ranking, attract more targeted traffic and win more business in one informationpacked hour. Kate Toon an award-winning SEO copywriter and expert SEO consultant with over 18 years’ experience, will be sharing her knowledge in discussion with Flying Solo’s, Robert Gerrish.
Many small businesses have tight (or non-existent) marketing budgets. However, when times are tough, it’s even more important to keep your business brand front and centre. This webinar will show you 10 ways to market your business on a shoe-string budget.
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Create a Business that Responds to Your Customer 19 August, 12.30-1.30pm Start-ups need to be flexible and respond to the demands of their customers. It could be changing prices, tweaking a product offer or stepping up service, but they must react to thrive. This free webinar will offer expert advice from a leading start-up. Register here: www.startupsmart.com.au/webinars/ create-a-business-that-responds-to-yourcustomer/2014050212206.html
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The Docklands skyline will acquire a $100 million, 100-metre-high apartment building, the first tower in the prime riverside Bolte Precinct. Planning Minister Matthew Guy said the development will enhance Docklands, connecting the city’s iconic river with the central business district. The building is part of the ongoing Yarra’s Edge development, the 30-level tower at 160-186 Lorimer Street and is designed to 4-star Green Star standards. The development includes 229 apartments (ranging from one-bedroom to family size apartments), 302 car parks, 84 bicycle spaces, and ground floor retail premises. “Our projections show Melbourne's expanded central city is likely to become home to an additional 100,000 people by 2031. Around 60,000 new dwellings will be required to accommodate this growth, so it’s important that we direct higher density to areas like Docklands while ensuring new developments cater for singles, couples and families,” Mr Guy said.
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Upon completion Docklands is expected to have attracted in excess of $17.5 billion in private investment and be home to an estimated 20,000 residents, 60,000 workers and millions of visitors annually. The Lorimer Street development adjoins the Lorimer Precinct of the Fishermans Bend Urban Renewal area and expected to house more than 80,000 residents.
The City of Melbourne is on the hunt for a new CEO after Dr Kathy Alexander last month announced her resignation after six years in the top job.
In announcing her resignation, Dr Alexander said she would pursue new opportunities and spend more time with her family. “I have always felt privileged to work at the City of Melbourne with such an innovative group of staff and three very committed elected councils. “After more than six years on the job, and with the organisation’s financial position strong, I believe now is the time to pass the baton. It is also a good time for me to take a new direction in my life and career, pursue opportunities as a non-executive director and, importantly, spend more time with my family,” she said. “Without a doubt Melbourne is one of the best places in the world to live, work and visit,” she said. “And a good part of that is a result of City of Melbourne’s focus on the public realm and the environmental solutions we have put in place. We are sending a strong message to federal and state governments that Australia’s capital cities can help solve some of our biggest national problems.” Lord Mayor Robert Doyle expressed regret at Dr Alexander’s announcement but said he
supported the reasons for her decision.
“Kathy Alexander has been an outstanding leader at the City of Melbourne and should feel proud of the contribution she has made to the world’s most liveable city. On a personal note, I will miss Kathy’s passion, good humour and even the occasional argument. She’s an exemplary leader and a strong role model for young women aspiring to CEO positions,” he said. Since joining the City of Melbourne in 2008, Dr Alexander has led several major capital works projects, including the Swanston Street redevelopment and the construction of major community infrastructure, including Boyd in Southbank, Carlton Community Centre and the new Docklands Library. She has been instrumental in driving what will be the council’s largest investment in
its history, the renewal of the Queen Victoria Market. Dr Alexander will remain in the role until 3 December while the organisation undertakes a recruitment program. The date marks Dr Alexander’s 60th birthday, a milestone which she believes is a fitting time to move on from managing the world’s most liveable city.
WHY IS THE SHOOTING DOWN OF MH17 A RUSSIAN ISSUE? loyal as possible to Moscow. As a result, areas like Georgia, South Ossetia, Kaliningrad and the Ukraine (now just Ukraine) were encouraged to accept large numbers of ethnic Russian settlers whose first loyalty, it was presumed, would remain with Mother Russia.
The attack on Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 is probably best viewed as a tragic mistake within the theatre of civil war. Having said that, it is most likely an error for which Russia bears significant blame. During the Soviet era (1917-1991), the USSR’s Politburo was anxious to ensure that outlying territories remained as
When the Soviet Union collapsed in the early ‘90s, these aforementioned Russians found themselves stranded in newly formed and independent nations with which they had little affinity. For a while the militarily weak Russian successor to the old USSR possessed little leverage over the international orientation of states like Kazakhstan, Belarus and Ukraine. As a result, some of these
new countries began to stray from their former Soviet overlords and look towards new international alliances. In Ukraine’s case, the European Union appeared a more than acceptable substitute. For ethnic Ukrainians it makes sense for their nation to draw closer to the West via the EU. After all, Ukraine and Poland enjoy strong cultural and economic links. For the region’s substantial Russian minority, however, Vladimir Putin’s ‘strong’ leadership to the East looks more attractive. Out of this conundrum were born the proRussian, Moscow-financed militias now accused of shooting down the unfortunate flight MH17. Almost certainly Putin did
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TOM ELLIOTT WRITES... not ignore the fatal missile to be fired. Instead it’s more likely that the launch in question was a terrible mistake within the always deadly confines of civil war. Nevertheless it is Russian money, arms and training which allow the Eastern Ukrainian separatists to keep the region’s legitimate government at bay. As a result of this, Vladimir Putin has one of two choices to make: either continue to protest the Russian administration’s neutrality and innocence in the face of this heinous war crime; or cut off support for the rebels which make life so difficult for former Soviet states who, unfortunately, border the re-emerging Russian superpower. Hopefully Mr Putin will realise that acting as a solid global citizen is more important than posturing as a regional warlord. Tune in and listen to Tom between 3-6pm weekdays on 3AW’s Drive.
THE INVESTMENT STRATEGY THAT WINS EVERY TIME BY ANDREW HEWISON A number of clients have asked me lately “should we be in fixed interest? The income return is not what it used to be”. I get excited by this question! If my clients are thinking about this, rest assured many other investors are having the same thoughts. The difference is my clients will be staying put, while the rest of the market will likely take their money and race into the sharemarket chasing growth and yield. This is partly why sharemarkets will eventually become expensive and is otherwise known as the ‘euphoric’ stage of the investment cycle.
We are reaching a point in the market cycle where a number of trends are apparent – a) Interest rates remain low and whilst some investors have remained invested in
fixed interest since the GFC, too nervous to re-enter the sharemarket, sustained low returns are becoming unbearable.
b) Investors are now looking for alternatives and listed companies such as Woodside Petroleum (9.7% gross yield), NAB (8.4% gross yield) and Telstra (7.7% gross yield) appear to be the answer. c) Furthermore, after watching the sharemarket re-bound since the bottom in March 2009, nervous investors are becoming afraid that share prices will take off and leave them behind. I would argue that happened long ago. My answer to clients is simply – “Yes”. Regardless of interest rate cycles, where appropriate, fixed interest should remain a fundamental part of a long-term investment strategy with an income objective. In most cases though, so too should an exposure to
the sharemarket, in order to maintain a diversified strategic asset allocation. On the basis that my clients already have an exposure to Australian shares, a general shift out of fixed interest and into shares will benefit my clients regardless. This then offsets any reduction in their fixed income return due to lower interest rates. This has been the case over the last two years, when interest rates have fallen, but shares have generally advanced. If there happens to be a shortfall in investment earnings compared with the income needs of the individual, investors should not be afraid to supplement the shortfall by realising some share profits. This is classified as a re-balancing strategy, ensuring that the portfolio is re-structured back to the original asset allocation.
If this investment cycle runs like many others before it, eventually we will see interest rates increase and Australian shares plateau or decline from their high (perhaps not yet seen?). The timing of this is not known, hence why shifting from one asset class, such as fixed interest, into another, such as Australian shares, is a risky move. Deviating away from the asset allocation in order to chase better returns (income or growth) elsewhere is known as ‘timing the market’. Typically this approach presents significant risk. If the market does not act in the way the investor has hoped their returns will be diminished. Investment strategies for my clients are a long term proposition. They are designed to achieve a long-term objective. An effective asset allocation combats shortterm issues, such as lower interest rates.
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MOTORING REVIEW BY PAUL MARIC VOLKSWAGEN GOLF GTI Many readers will remember when the Subaru Impreza WRX and Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution were the only two choices for hot-hatch lovers. Fastforward five or even 10 years and the market is literally jam-packed full of affordable hot-hatches. Arguably the best of the hot-hatches is Volkswagen’s offering, the Golf GTI. Built on the Volkswagen Golf platform, the GTI aims to impress with a turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine and the option of a six-speed manual or super fast six-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox. Starting from $41,990, the Volkswagen Golf GTI is now more affordable than ever. Under the bonnet is a 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine that produces 162kW of power and 350Nm of torque. When mated to the dual-clutch automatic, it sprints from 0-100km/h in an incredibly fast 6.5-seconds.
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The nimble Golf handles and drives as impressively as it looks. Direct steering and sharp throttle response combines with a rigid chassis to deliver out of this world cornering — especially when you consider that power is sent through the front wheels.
The Golf GTI even sounds the part with a raspy exhaust note and cracks during upshifts. Despite the performance ability, the Golf GTI consumes just 6.6L/100km on the combined cycle. Inside the cabin it’s all about comfort and space. Four adults can fit comfortably — with five a squeeze — while the boot is big enough to cart around the week’s shopping and luggage for a weekend away. Those after even more performance can opt for the performance oriented Golf GTI Performance for an additional $6,500. The Golf GTI Performance is slightly quicker to 100km/h, but retains the same drivetrain. The Golf GTI can switch from sedate to sporty at the blink of an eye. If you are in the market for a sporty hot-hatch, look no further, you’ve found it. Paul Maric is a Melbourne based, independent motoring journalist & mechanical engineer. VISIT: www.paul.maric.id.au FOLLOW PAUL ON TWITTER: @PaulMaric
The Vietnam War was the world’s first televised war. More than any other conflict it produced some of the most popular and enduring songs of the 20th Century.
Personal stories of young Vietnam War soldiers and classic songs of the era combine in Rolling Thunder Vietnam - Songs that Defined A Generation. This dynamic theatrical concert draws audiences inside the lives of men on the battlefront and their family and loved ones at home, covering the themes of conscription, combat, protest and homecoming. The evocative and stirring production, set in the Vietnam War era, showcases some of the greatest rock songs ever produced performed by popular Australian singer-actors and musicians.
The show features the music of Steppenwolf, Joe Cocker, Buffalo Springfield, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Gladys Knight, Billy Thorpe, The Rolling Stones and Curtis Mayfield. Rolling Thunder Vietnam brings to the stage a new generation of young musical talent under the musical direction of Chong Lim (Dancing With The Stars, John Farnham Band). Wes Carr, Kimberley Hodgson, Tom Oliver, Matt Pearce, Vanessa Krummenacher and Will Ewing will bring the story to life with their stunning vocals.
With stunning projected images and historic footage, Rolling Thunder Vietnam is a rich and emotional experience written by Bryce Hallett (Freeway – The Chet Baker Journey) and directed by David Berthold (Holding the Man, Cosi). Based on extensive research, actual letters and first-hand interviews with Vietnam War veterans, the stories reveal strained and loving relationships, the danger of combat, the rise of the anti-war protest movement in the late ‘60s and a bittersweet homecoming. “The deeply personal stories have largely sprung from face-to-face interviews with Australian soldiers who lived in this era,” writer Bryce Hallett said. “I wanted the monologues between songs to be truthful and spare. Most of the songs in the show are essentially anti-war protest songs that brilliantly convey the rhythm, spirit and mood of the times. Many are epic in nature and
WWE SUPERSTARS LIVE IN MELBOURNE WWE IS BRINGING ITS UNIQUE BRAND OF ACTION-PACKED ENTERTAINMENT TO MELBOURNE THIS MONTH.
WWE fans will be able to see all their favourite WWE superstars under one roof at Rod Lavera Arena. Audiences can see Roman Reigns vs Kane with
special guest referee Ric Flair, Chris Jericho vs Bray Wyatt, a United States Championship Triple Threat Match with Sheamus vs Rob Van Dam vs Cesaro,
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the directness of the storytelling serves to bring a raw intimacy to the music.” The songs that defined a generation include Magic Carpet Ride, Fortunate Son, All Along the Watchtower, Help Me Make It Through The Night, Run Through the Jungle, Paint It Black, The Real Thing, Letter, People Get Ready, and Killing Me Softly With His Song. Musical director Chong Lim said the Vietnam War gave rise to gutsy rock rhythms and emotion-charged guitar riffs that evoked something of the wild energy of the conflict itself. “The era of Woodstock, of Jimi Hendrix and Bob Dylan, also produced many sensitive and poignant songs which have become classics because they remain relevant. The irony is that out of the ugliness of war came songs of pure beauty,” he said.
Be among the first to see the exciting theatrical concert Rolling Thunder Vietnam in its Australian premiere season. Where: Arts Centre Melbourne, Hamer Hall When: Friday 22 August 7.30pm, Saturday 23 August 2pm, Saturday 23 August 7.30pm Tickets: 1300 182 183 or www.artscentremelbourne.com.au Details: www.rollingthundervietnam.com
the WWE Tag Team Championship with The USOs vs The Wyatt Family’s Luke Harper and Erik Rowan, Diego vs Fandango, R-Truth vs The Miz, Kofi Kingston vs Bo Dallas, and the Divas Tag Match featuring Nikki Bella and Emma vs Alicia Fox and Layla. WWE LIVE When: Thursday, August 7 Time: 7.30pm Where: Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne. Cost: $50-$350 Tickets: www.ticketek.com.au
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In the seven years since Damien Leith was crowned winner of Australian Idol he has gone on to record seven studio albums.
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To celebrate the release of the Irish-Australian singer-songwriter’s new single ‘You and I’, Leith will be performing special solo shows across Australia as part of his Without a Fight tour. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear one of Australia’s finest entertainers performing all his classic songs and favourite originals – from his Winner’s Journey album in 2006 right through to his seventh studio album Chapter Seven. The Without a Fight tour has already seen Leith perform to sell-out crowds in coveted venues and festivals across Australia. Leith’s astonishing voice, storytelling and Irish charm will raise your spirits and bring a tear to your eye. Leith has enjoyed platinum-selling albums and been nominated for
BRIDAL SHOWCASE AT CENTRAL PIER The doors of Shed 14 at Central Pier at Docklands will swing open this month allowing brides-to-be to enter a secret garden of delights where they can find all the inspiration, tools and advice they need to watch their perfect wedding day grow.
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On Tuesday 12 August, Atlantic Group [v] will open the doors of its premier waterside wedding facility, Shed 14. For this one night, brides will have the opportunity to see for themselves, why Atlantic Group [v]’s ‘hand-tailored
approach’ has won the industry leaders more than 35 awards for excellence and 400 wedding bookings each year.
adventure where you can meet the best in the business and watch your wedding dreams grow in full bloom.
With more than 30 of Melbourne’s leading wedding suppliers participating; offering inspiration, advice and exclusive specials, as well as Atlantic Group [v]’s expert wedding planners on hand to assist with any questions, this is a not to be missed for brides and families.
There will be food and wine tasting, live entertainment and door prizes.
So get together with family and friends and enjoy this experiential wedding
For more information about giveaways or to make a booking to attend the event email bridalshowcase@atlanticgroupv.com.au or phone 8623 9600.
multiple awards including ARIAs, MTV Australia Video Music Awards and Helpmann Awards. His ARIA wins include Number 1 Chart Awards for the Albums Where We Land and The Winner’s Journey, Highest Selling Album (The Winner’s Journey), and Highest Selling Single and Number 1 Chart Award for the track, Night of My Life. His current album, Chapter Seven, has received rave reviews and had him touring extensively throughout Australia and Europe.
Chapter Seven was recorded in a studio that he built himself, resulting in an honest and poetic collection of beautifully crafted songs that showcase his vocals and song-writing skills like never before. What’s more, this time Leith took control on the recording and production front too, showcasing his skills as a music producer.
DAMIEN LEITH - WITHOUT A FIGHT WHEN: 5-6 September WHERE: Bennett’s Lane Jazz Club TICKETS: www.damienleith.com.au
One of the world’s most influential novelists will deliver the keynote address in somewhat of a coup for the Melbourne Writers Festival this month.
More than 350 authors, thinkers, musicians, historians, experts and poets from across Australia and around the world will take part.
Sir Salman Rushdie, the Booker Prize winning author of Midnight’s Children and The Satanic Verses will speak about ‘freedom to write’ in his ‘Festival of Dangerous Ideas’ keynote address at the Melbourne Writers Festival.
“We are so excited to begin announcing our program – it’s going to be an amazing 11 days,” Ms Dempster said.
Festival director Lisa Dempster said “this could not be more timely given the various debates about freedom of speech taking place here in Australia and around the world”. The Melbourne Writers Festival from 21 to 31 August is a unique opportunity to hear from leading writers and thinkers from across Australia and around the globe.
“This year, we’ll be exploring everything from news and current affairs and international issues, to food, art, history and innovation.” Other key guests at this year’s festival, who will also feature at the Festival of Dangerous Ideas, will include: • Journalist, author of more than 15 books, and UN Goodwill Ambassador for the Blue Heart campaign to abolish human slavery, Lydia Cacho. • Bradley Garrett, an urban explorer who has photographed off-limits urban
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• Elizabeth Pisani, author of Indonesia Etc.: Exploring the Improbable Nation and former political correspondent for Reuters and The Economist. Melbourne Writers Festival is also thrilled to announce that astronaut and author, Commander Chris Hadfield, well-known for prolific orbital tweeting and his rendition of David Bowie’s ‘Space Oddity’ from the International Space Station, will be a guest at this year’s Festival. “These are just some of the talented and inspiring writers and thinkers who will be involved in this year’s Melbourne Writers Festival,” Ms Dempster said.
MELBOURNE WRITERS FESTIVAL WHEN: August 21-31 WHERE: Various venues TICKETS: www.mwf.com.au
TOUCH OF JAPANESE AT THE BLOCK ARCADE Newcomer to Melbourne's CBD shopping precinct Kasasagi Fine Arts is a small business specialising in Japanese antique art and unique gifts from Japan. Melbourne couple and business partners Stamatis Zagadakis and Sue Hope have relocated their Glen Iris store to The Block Arcade. Kasasagi specialises in unique and authentic Japanese antique fine art items such as woodblock prints, antique porcelain and lacquer ware along with handmade traditional Japanese gifts. "We are the sole Australian importer of natural Incense products from Shoyeido
in Kyoto. No artificial ingredients are used and the incense products are handmade using natural plant resins to create beautiful fragrances to suit contemporary and traditional tastes,” Ms Hope said. “We also design and hand make a range of ladies clutch bags in Melbourne from vintage brocades and silks sourced from Osaka and Kyoto. Every bag is unique and makes a great statement piece.” Everything in stock has an interesting story and meaning. “We were drawn to Japanese art and culture because of the high-quality craftmanship and intricate detail and
workmanship in everything the Japanese undertake,” Ms Hope said. “We offer a very personalised service as not only have we purchased the product, in some cases we have designed and made it ourselves. We research and stock the lines of incense that are the best selection from what Shoyeido has to offer.” “Our focus is to provide unusual, highquality products. Every item has been selected by us from the incense products to the unique art items. We have a variety of items ranging from $15 upwards. If you are looking for something unique as a special gift or simply to enjoy as a
beautiful piece in your home Kasasagi has a range of options for you to select from." Kasasagi Fine Arts is at Level 1, Suite 121, The Block Arcade, 100 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne. Phone 0419 123 959 for more information. AUGUST 2014
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I’ve seen so many clients over the past few weeks with colds. And more often than not, they’ve all had the physical immune system that needed some help as well as the emotional or metaphysical aspect triggering the physical response.
Our immune system is pretty amazing. All of those cells in the body fighting any invasion and defending the body. The immune system ejects bugs, it inflames and it communicates to all the other systems in the body all to ensure that we remain healthy, to ensure that we survive. When our immune system is busy fighting the common cold, we boost the immune system with water, Vitamin C, antioxidants and rest. Which are all great things to do for your physical wellbeing during the cold and flu season but sometimes, we need to look at the emotional component in order to make a significant and lasting change to our immune system. Let’s look at what might be going on emotionally when we become susceptible to these bugs. Much like the immune system, we can get defensive. When situations get inflamed, our body gets inflamed and if they stay that way, then our ability to protect ourselves suffers. This is because we’re too busy using all our energy to defend even when there’s not really anything to defend against. Think about the last time you got really defensive about something. Remember how every little thing someone said to you felt like a threat? That’s what happens with the body on an emotional level. magmedia.com.au
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It’s defending, defending, defending even when there’s nothing to defend against. So, by the time the cold or
WHAT IS YOUR IMMUNE SYSTEM BY DANA ATKIN TRYING TO - PROFESSIONAL KINESIOLOGY TELL YOU? PRACTITIONER flu bug comes around, it’s spent all that energy defending so it now has no energy to fight the invasion. Now let's look at the other side of it – sometimes, our immune system, from a metaphysical point of view can be more about protection. We want to protect ourselves, our way of being, our job, our money, our children, our relationships, whatever it may be, that we pour all our energy into protecting these external things instead of our body. So when the cold or flu bug comes along, we’re too busy protecting everything else around us that we have no protection left for ourselves.
Maybe we don’t feel safe and on an energetic level, we’re constantly protecting ourselves from a perceived threat to our survival so that when the bugs get into the body, the immune system has no reserves left to fight it.
Now, where do you currently feel your cold or flu the most? Head – are you all up in your head or over-thinking the situation? Throat – what do you need to say? What are you not saying? Chest – what do you need to get off your chest? Where is the grief?
Combine these with the metaphysical elements of the immune system - defending, protecting and/ or survival - and you’ll have the emotional component of the physical symptoms you’re experiencing which will give your body a better chance at feeling healthier sooner.
Dana Atkin, Dip. Kin Professional Kinesiology Consultant
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BY SUZANA TALEVSKI - Television fitness presenter and instructor High intensity workouts feel great as they fill us with endorphins; help us with cardio fitness and are generally good for us. But they do come with an occasional downside - more injuries than low impact sports. This month we take a look at the top five most common sports injuries that instructors see, and we chat to national trainer and presenter for Les Mills Body Attack, Michael Montgomery.
After surveying a number of Melbourne instructors, these five injuries were most prominent in high intensity group fitness classes and road training: 1. Knee tendonitis 2. Achilles tendonitis 3. Calf strains 4. Shin splits 5. Shoulder strains “High intensity classes require a decent level of co-ordination due to the frequent direction changes of the choreography. This movement pattern can expose the individual to the risk of sprains or twists. This type of injury can be quite serious and requires adequate rest, recovery and rehabilitation,” Montgomery said. “It takes about three to five classes before you start to understand the rhythm of a group fitness class and feel confident in your own movement. The risk however cannot be isolated
to new beginners in classes as those with previous injuries, instability issues or with inadequate footwear can be susceptible to this type of injury.” Montgomery said that if injury occurs it’s vital to stop the activity and seek professional advice. “It’s important to rehabilitate the injury as sprains and twists can range from Grade 1 twists through to serious Grade 3 strains which could have significant ligament damage,” he said. He recommends mixing up your exercise routine. “Attending frequent classes is great for your fitness, however, lack of variety and sheer volume can lead to overuse injuries. Typically these injuries are associated to pain found in the leg, knee and foot. Shin splints, or associated pain in lower leg, are one of the most common complaints contributed to high intensity workouts. “Shin splints relate to the overstraining of the muscles that attach to the shin and
are associated to a number of factors which are mainly biomechanical (abnormal movement patterns) and errors in training. On a technical note poor technique can lead to shin splints as participants will naturally be on the balls of their feet. “Tight calf muscles alter the range of movement that the ankle can move through which places extra stress on the anterior tibial muscle. In aerobic classes this is due to constantly being on the ball of the foot with heel lifted. Over time the shortening of the muscles will cause tightening. Make sure you land on your feet with your heels down.” Montgomery said the risk of injury through high intensity should not be a deterrent to achieving your fitness goals. “In the world of group fitness I encourage participants to speak to instructors to understand movement patterns and seek advice if they are new.”
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DIAL-A-BURGER Had a late night out and feel like a burger and fries before bed? Or too cold to go out in the car to grab a midnight snack? No problem. McDonald’s South Melbourne is trialling a McDelivery service starting this month. Customers will have to place a minimum $25 order through the Menulog website and pay a $4.95 delivery fee. Deliveries will operate Sunday to Thursday from 5pm-11pm, and Friday and Saturday from 5pm-10am the next morning. The service will cater to areas within a 2.5km radius including South Melbourne, Port Melbourne, Albert Park, South Wharf and Docklands. McDonald’s said it chose South Melbourne because of the area’s population growth and customer demand. Most of the standard menu, including Big Macs, french fries and healthier salads and wraps, will be available. McDonald’s will look to expand the service after the trial.
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VISIT THE CAT CAFE Australia’s first cat cafe will throw open its doors to patrons this month, promising plenty of feline fun. A dozen cats have moved into the homely cafe on Queen Street just around the corner from the Queen Victoria Market. Founders Anita and Myles Loughran were inspired to open the cafe after visiting a cat cafe in Japan. “Our passion and love for cats has driven us to opening a cat cafe in Melbourne for all to share this incredible social experience. Our cat cafe offers a calm and relaxing environment where you can let you inner crazy cat person out,” Ms Loughran said.
“We will be offering a small selection of food and beverages that you will be able to take in with you to the cat areas. This means you can sit back with a cat on your lap and enjoy your latte. “We will also have a range of cat merchandise and gifts for both humans and cats. All the cats at Cat Cafe Melbourne are from rescue shelters. “We believe in giving animals from shelters a second chance and our kitties are the purrfect representatives of the loving cats that can be found at shelters. Cat Cafe Melbourne has worked closely with The Lost Dog’s Home, in North Melbourne, and the Geelong Animal Welfare Society, in Geelong. With their help we selected our cuddly kitties and we hope to increase awareness of the benefits of rescue animals.” The first cat cafe opened in Taiwan in 1998. Other feline-friendly venues have followed in parts of Asia and throughout Europe.
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JANINE PHILLIPS AKA MISS MEANINGFUL is passionate about philanthropy and business with a love of combining the two living by the motto ‘one devoted person can initiate change’. MAKE SURE YOU VISIT HER BLOG AT missmeaningful.com.au
Soles4Souls Australia makes a difference by collecting pre-loved or new shoes for children, women and men in need around the world.
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Soles4Souls Australia (The Butterfly Movement Ltd), established in 2011, is based on the theory that when a butterfly flaps its wings on one side of the world it can create a hurricane on the other side. The Butterfly Movement is about making an impact on the world and the
16-page essay of the same name by Loren Eiseley (1907–77), published in 1969 in The Unexpected Universe.
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It has been adapted and adjusted over the years and this is the version I like from The worldwide ‘thousand dinners of hope’ campaign, South Africa: Starfish Charity, 25 April, 2003.
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WITHOUT SOLES lives of others, whether they live next door or across oceans, a positive one.
and associated costs of ensuring your shoes reach their worthy recipient.”
Today, more than 100,000 pairs of shoes have been donated and distributed to people in need.
You can get involved in any way you like – collect shoes, donate shoes, volunteer or even travel with them.
Soles4Souls Australia states that: “Contributions will support people in their global community living without adequate footwear to protect their feet from disease, and help to provide the opportunities they deserve. Donating a gold coin with each pair of shoes will sponsor the transport, distribution
After a campaign this time last year, I was inspired by a fable they included in their follow-up email. I thought it fitting to share this wonderful story one year later. It’s called ‘The Star Thrower’ - or starfish story - and was part of a
‘An old man had a habit of early morning walks on the beach. One day, after a storm, he saw a human figure in the distance moving like a dancer. As he came closer he saw that it was a young woman and she was not dancing but was reaching down to the sand, picking up a starfish and very gently throwing them into the ocean. “Young lady,” he asked, “Why are you throwing starfish into the ocean?” “The sun is up, and the tide is going out, and if I do not throw them in they will die.” “But young lady, do you not realize that there are miles and miles of beach and starfish all along it? You cannot possibly make a difference.” The young woman listened politely, paused and then bent down, picked up another starfish and threw it into the sea, past the breaking waves, saying, “It made a difference for that one.” The old man looked at the young woman inquisitively and thought about what she had done. Inspired, he joined her in throwing starfish back into the sea. Soon others joined, and all the starfish were saved.’ To help Soles4Souls visit www.soles4souls.com.au for more information.