3004 NEWS Issue 57 AUTUMN 2015

F1 RACES INTO TOWN TWO DECADES OF GP ACTION GREENING PRAHRAN MEET NEW MP SAM HIBBINS

ANZAC CENTENARY COMMEMORATIVE RUN HONOURS DIGGERS

CLUB 3004 NEW HOME SOUGHT FOR CLUB

CONCIERGE COMMUNIQUÉ WHAT’S ON AROUND TOWN AUTUMN 2015

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WELCOME TO THE NEW-LOOK 3004 ST KILDA ROAD NEWS. 5

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It is our commitment to the residents, workers and businesses to actively promote the St Kilda Road precinct regularly and positively. We have increased distribution, with 3004 News now being delivered across the Melbourne CBD and Docklands, in addition to a stronger online presence.

In this issue we take a look at two decades of Formula 1 Grand Prix racing at Albert Park. It is a significant milestone in local sporting history.

Our editor Chelsea Arnold spoke to newlyelected Prahran MP Sam Hibbins to find out how his first weeks in Parliament have unfolded and to discover his plans for the electorate over the next four years.

Another story we cover in this issue is one that is close to my heart.

It is the need for Club 3004 to find a new home. The club has been a great source of networking and socialising for residents and those who work in the St Kilda Road precinct since it began in 2006. Unfortunately, due to circumstances beyond our control, the club is without a home this year. If you know of a suitable venue for our monthly meetings, please don’t hesitate to contact me or club manager Lyndall Tenant.

We’d love to hear what you think of the magazine’s new look.

Susan Riley Publisher 3004 News

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ANZAC CENTENARY BETWEEN 2014 AND 2018 AUSTRALIA WILL COMMEMORATE THE ANZAC CENTENARY, MARKING 100 YEARS SINCE OUR NATION’S INVOLVEMENT IN THE FIRST WORLD WAR. THE ANZAC CENTENARY IS A MILESTONE OF SPECIAL SIGNIFICANCE TO ALL AUSTRALIANS. DURING THE ANZAC CENTENARY WE WILL REMEMBER NOT ONLY THE ORIGINAL ANZACS WHO SERVED AT GALLIPOLI ON THE WESTERN FRONT, BUT COMMEMORATE MORE THAN A CENTURY OF SERVICE BY AUSTRALIAN SERVICEMEN AND WOMEN.

ANZAC CENTENARY COMMEMORATIVE RUN Lace up your running shoes and face up to a physical challenge at this year’s Anzac Run in honour of those who fought for our country.

The Anzac Run returns to St Kilda Road on Sunday, 12 April, after a successful inaugural event last year.

Event organiser, Tour of Duty aims to enrich the community’s understanding of the ANZAC legend while recognising the core values of a democratic and free society.

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The run aims to reinforce the message of mateship, integrity and commitment - the very essence of what it means to be an Australian in this, the Anzac Centenary Year.

Anzac Run participants will be encouraged to either run or walk 5km or 10km while raising awareness and financial support for the treatment of post traumatic stress disorder.

Tour of Duty has joined forces with beyondblue and Mates4Mates, community-focused organisations that provide education, support and assistance

for those suffering post traumatic stress and depression related illness.

Join in and participate with your family, friends or work colleagues in in the spirit of commemoration as well as celebration. Once you’ve crossed the finish line enjoy performances by military bands, activities and displays.

WHEN: Sunday 12 April TIME: 8am WHERE: Shrine of Remembrance ENTRY FEE: From $50 DETAILS: www.anzacrun.com

Chief executive officer Paul McDonald said Anglicare was “not known for our culinary excellence but we do make 25,000 breakfasts each year for the homeless”.

“We launch Second Quack, the perfect antidote to those foodies who missed their chance to dine at The Fat Duck.”

More than 89,000 people were prepared to part with $525 each for the chance to experience the iconic cooking of Heston Blumenthal but only 14,000 were rewarded with that chance in the ballot.

There is no set way to take part in Second Quack. A host can organise a street party of 525 people, an intimate gathering for two or a boisterous evening with 10 people – as long as each hosted dinner raises $525 for Anglicare Victoria’s Homeless Services program.

Beyond the initial $525, the highest fundraiser will be in the running to win a table for 10 at Gastronomique, valued at $3000. Gastronomique is a fundraising feast for the senses supported by some of Victoria’s finest restaurants.

SECOND QUACK WHEN: Saturday, 21 March COST: $525 per dinner DETAILS: www.secondquack.org.au

THIS MONTH MARKS TWO DECADES OF FORMULA 1® AUSTRALIAN GRAND PRIX ACTION AT ALBERT PARK. The spectacular Albert Park street circuit will again play host to the season opener of the 2015 FIA Formula One World Championship.

Australia’s great big hope Red Bull’s Daniel Ricciardo believes the opening weekend in Melbourne from 12 to 15 March is easily the most anticipated of the year.

“The Formula 1® Australian Grand Prix is pretty much the best way to start the season for me. It’s one of my favourite events, not just because it’s on home soil but because it’s the first race, the first time you really get

Victorian Minister for Tourism & Major Events, John Eren said the event is a proud part of Victoria’s major events calendar.

“As the Formula 1® Australian Grand Prix prepares to stage its 20th consecutive race since it came to Melbourne in 1996; there is no question that the event holds huge value to the State.

This significant milestone is a timely reminder of how truly entrenched this event is in the social, cultural and sporting fabric of the city,” Mr Eren said.

“We are delighted the Formula 1® Australian Grand Prix has been secured until 2020, the benefits to the tourism industry and the economy are indisputable. The global broadcast of the race is the perfect platform to showcase Melbourne to the world, with images of our stunning city skyline and parklands shown to millions across the globe.”

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“The idea behind Second Quack is simple. It is about bringing people

together to enjoy a meal while raising money to support Victoria’s most vulnerable,” Mr McDonald said.

“The last year has been an incredible year for me, I couldn’t have wished for a better start to my career with Infiniti Red Bull Racing. The fans and the support we get at the Australian GP is incredible and last year I definitely felt it on track. I’m looking forward to getting out there already - I’m excited!”

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Second Quack encourages people to invite one or more people to dine at their home on Saturday, 21 March and for them to raise a minimum $525 for Anglicare Victoria’s homeless program.

to put everything on the table and see where you stack up,” Ricciardo said.

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ANGLICARE VICTORIA LAUNCHED SECOND QUACK, A FOODIE FUNDRAISER, IN LIGHT OF THE FAT DUCK’S OPENING AT CROWN.

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PRAHRAN SEES GREEN FUTURE NEWLY-ELECTED PRAHRAN MP SAM HIBBINS USED HIS INAUGURAL SPEECH IN PARLIAMENT TO THANK VOTERS FOR BRINGING CHANGE TO CREATE A HISTORIC VICTORY.

BY CHELSEA ARNOLD

Mr Hibbins joins Melbourne MP Ellen Sandell as the first Greens elected to Victoria’s Legislative Assembly.

He spoke to 3004 News about his plans for Prahran, his party and Victoria.

“It’s a great honour to be elected as the Member for Prahran. Since we opened the office we have had a steady stream of constituents seeking support, raising issues and sharing their views,” he said.

“Prahran has clearly demonstrated the power of people to bring change to Parliament, from the ground up.

“I am enormously thankful for all those who supported the campaign and worked so hard to create a historic victory.

“I thank the voters of Prahran who opened their doors to us, took our calls, and shared the views and values with us.

“One of the greatest things about winning in Prahran has been the sheer joy on the faces of so many Greens members and supporters who have worked so hard and given so much time not just in the last campaign but over many campaigns, over many years.”

In his first week in Parliament, Mr Hibbins moved a motion calling on the State Government to implement public transport improvements for the Prahran electorate “including (a) increased train, tram and bus services, particularly in peak hour for Hawksburn and Toorak stations; and (b) upgrades to the busy South Yarra station including a second entrance and connection to Melbourne Metro”.

He also requested constituents be updated on the progress of plans for a new secondary school. “…There is still great uncertainty in our community as to whether the school will go ahead, where it will be located and when it will be opened.

This is the number one issue in the Prahran community. I have had a steady stream of visitors to my office and correspondence from people, all questioning the status of the school and expressing support for it.

There is strong community support for a new state secondary school in Prahran and strong support for its co location with the deaf school site.

WHO IS SAM HIBBINS MP? • The youngest of four grew up on a four-acre hobby farm in Hastings on the Mornington Peninsula.

• He is engaged to fiancée Ariel.

• “If sport was my first passion then politics was my second. Since I was a teenager, I have always followed elections and political events with a keen interest. Thankfully my values and those of the Greens aligned at the right time and I’m proud to say I‘ve voted Greens my whole life.”

• “My third passion is social policy. I am a strong believer in the power of social policy and an active government to ensure a cohesive, fair society. That meets the needs of its people. Where prosperity is for everyone.”

• “I love living in Prahran and have called it home for almost eight years.”

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• He is the Greens’ LGBTI spokesperson and has been campaigning for ‘Equal Rights.

Equal Laws’ for LGBTI communities.

“As I am sure the previous member for Prahran raised in this house — and I acknowledge the work he did to progress the new school — there is currently no school in the Prahran area … There is $20 million already allocated in the budget for the school … and I would like the minister to give certainty to the Prahran community that the funding will be used for a new state secondary school in the electorate.

“I look forward to representing the people of Prahran and working with all members to make that happen.”

Mr Hibbins is contactable at sam.hibbins@parliament.vic.gov.au or visit his electoral office at 94 Chapel Street, Windsor 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday.

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Club 3004 has provided a great avenue for residents and members of the business precinct to network and socialise for the past eight years. But the club is now without a venue for its monthly meetings, following the redevelopment of previous home at Ormond Hall.

Club 3004 is owned by Melbourne City Council’s Deputy Lord Mayor, Susan Riley and run by Manager Lyndall Tenant. Ms Tenant said that without a venue, the club would, sadly, have to cease operations. “Club 3004 aims to strengthen the niche community, inviting business and residents to celebrate our diversity and passion for St Kilda Road,” she said.

“It’s a fabulous way to network, make business contacts, socialise and to listen to guest speakers or businesses showcasing their products and services to those connected or those who want to do business within the 3004 precinct. “It really would be a shame if Club 3004 could no longer continue to operate simply because we don’t have a venue to call home.”

The club has been meeting on the first Thursday of every month since it was established in 2006.

Do you have a venue that could be suitable to become the home of Club 3004?

For more information, please contact Club 3004 Manager Lyndal Tenant at lyndall@club3004.com.au

CURING BLANK WALL SYNDROME Office walls looking a bit bland? Need a new artwork for the boardroom?

Or perhaps you’re looking to add some colour to your living room?

Prahran’s Canvas & Canvas has just the tonic to make sad walls happy.

The boutique online art gallery, launched in 2012, offers specially designed original artworks, hand-painted by the Canvas & Canvas team of artists.

The team has just launched a first of its kind custom colour controller for their hand-painted online art gallery. They also pride themselves on their Happy Wall app which allows you to see how any artwork would fit in with your interior.

Artwork is shipped globally to any doorstep in the world. After the customer places their order with their preferred size, each design comes

in four available sizes, and colour modifications, a Canvas & Canvas artist paints each artwork to spec and it is delivered within four weeks.

Canvas & Canvas provides a way for consumers to place gallery quality artwork on their wall within a budget.

Visit the gallery at 188 High Street, Prahran or view the entire collection online at www.canvasandcanvas.com

There are more than 300 original artworks to choose from in the Canvas & Canvas range, each painted using a mix of oil and acrylic paints on canvas. Each design is limited edition with only 99 being sold.

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THE RED DRESS WHERE: Palais Theatre, St Kilda.

WHEN: March 10-11 BOOKINGS: www.ticketmaster.com.au

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TALE OF LOYALTY, TRADITION & LOVE The Chinese National awardwinning ballet The Red Dress heads to Melbourne for an exclusive season at the Palais Theatre. The Red Dress tells the touching love story of a young man and a young woman from two rich families in an ancient town in southern China.

In an old town, a boy named Ayong (played by Zeng Ming) and a girl named Yue’er (played by Cheng Lin)

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are childhood playmates, and, in the first bloom of love pledge to marry.

Ayong promises Yue’er he will “return home in silken robes and take her as his bride” and leaves town to make a living. Time passes and Ayong himself disappears without a trace. Yue’er, alone in her imagination, longs for the festivity and joy of the “ten-mile red dowry” of her wedding day, and waits in her beautiful dreams.

The promise of marriage makes the beautiful bride-to-be wait for years with her dream of a red wedding dress. The production consists

of four acts including ‘Dream Love’, ‘Dream Farewell’, ‘Dream Return’ and ‘Dream Wedding’.

Through the unique Chinese folk dance language combined with southern China’s folk customs such as Daughter’s Wine of Shaoxing, Descendants Bucket of Ningbo, and Rolling Silkworms of Jiaxing, the production presents this most cherished ceremony of a southern Chinese girl’s life, and paints a vivid picture of the special wedding customs of southern China.

Director Wang Xiaoying is deputy director of the National Theatre of China and has a unique understanding and method of presenting Chinese traditional culture on stage and along with more than 45 dancers bring this astonishing tale to life though grand spectacle and movement.

It conveys the grandness and exquisiteness of China’s folk culture, as well as the dream and pursuit of the Chinese for peace and happiness.

Don’t miss your opportunity to see this very special performance.

INTRODUCING OZ O’CONNELL Concierge Manager – Oz Concierge Welcome to Concierge Communiqué, we hope you find our comments and suggestions valuable to help you enjoy living in Melbourne – ‘the worlds most liveable city’.

With a touch of old-school charm that one associates with five-star service that a number of selected apartments enjoy within the St Kilda Road Precinct, the following questions and answers will help you enhance your quality of life in our lovely city.

CHINESE NEW YEAR 2015 2015 is the Year of the Sheep with the Chinese New Year Festival at Harbour Esplanade at Docklands, see dragon boats, drummers and dancers and, of course, see the giant laminated Dragon.

IS IT THE FESTIVE SEASON? Don’t miss the fun of Moomba.

The King of Spin is also the King of Moomba this year. Shane Warne will be strutting his stuff joining the Queen, Melbourne Bollywood star Pallavi Sharda.

Join the fun over four days from 6-9 March down on the Yarra with fireworks from 9.30pm daily.

YUM ... CHA As it is Chinese New Year, one of my favourite places to go for Yum Cha on a Sunday is Crystal Jade, upstairs on Little Bourke Street, Chinatown. The food is excellent and reasonably priced compared to others providing similar offerings.

I HAVE SOME FRIENDS VISITING FROM OVERSEAS THAT ARE SPORTS NUTS, WHERE WOULD YOU RECOMMEND I TAKE THEM? Don’t miss this once in a lifetime opportunity to see the ICC World Cup right here in Australia.

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CONCIERGE COMMUNIQUÉ AT YOUR SERVICE The Cricket World Cup is the third most watched event in the world and for Cricket lovers or just lovers of sport the atmosphere at the MCG will simply be electric and will truly showcase this great sporting nation, a must-see.

TWILIGHT MARKETS ARE BACK IN FULL FORCE Enjoy an array of options for great casual nights out to eat and enjoy summer. Go local to St Kilda Twilight Markets on Acland Street, or a short hop, skip and a jump to South Melbourne or Queen Victoria night markets are also great for tantalising the taste buds.

FREE TRAVEL IS HERE ...

Just in time for all the festivals, the Melbourne CBD now has free tram zones and cheaper fares for zones 1 and 2. Look out for free tram zone signage in key CBD areas for details.

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THINK ABOUT THE SERVICEMEN AND WOMEN WHO SACRIFICE ALL As the centenary of the landings at ANZAC Cove on Gallipoli approaches, we should spare a thought for the members of Australia’s armed services who sacrifice their lives for us.

In early 1986, having just turned 18, I was urged by a family friend to write a personal letter to myself. Having filled two sides of an A4 page, I handed the letter back to said friend and promptly forgot about it.

TOM ELLIOTT WRITES...

More than 21 years later, at my 40th birthday, the letter was returned to me. In addition to its lists of friends, goals and hobbies, some of which hadn’t lasted into the 21st Century, the letter also mentioned my great fear at the time: Fighting in a war.

To this day I’m not entirely sure why the prospect of donning uniform filled me

with such dread. Perhaps it was the ongoing Cold War of the time, which many commentators were certain would end in a fiery nuclear exchange.

Alternatively, maybe the slew of then recent Vietnam movies like Platoon, Full Metal Jacket and The Deer Hunter caused me to fear the prospect of conflict.

Whatever the reason, my hope I’d avoid war gave me a newfound sense of appreciation for those Australians who have volunteered to serve.

Our armed forces have fought for many reasons: Preservation of the British Empire, defeat of totalitarian regimes like Nazi Germany, the containment of communism and more recently to prevent the spread of terrorism.

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At the heart of all these conflicts lay the dedication and selflessness of Australian soldiers, sailors and aircrew.

To a person they were generally young, idealistic and patriotic. Many left our country for foreign battlefields never to return; others came back, often broken in body and spirit.

I’ll never know how I’d have reacted if Australia found itself at war during my youth during the mid-1980s. Given the threat posed by the Soviet Union at the time, we’re all pretty lucky no large-scale shooting match between it and the West erupted.

Unfortunately history makes clear that wars can erupt at any time, and often for the stupidest of reasons. Be thankful that our modern day Defence Force still attracts young people prepared to sacrifice all on our behalf.

Tune in and listen to Tom between 3-6pm weekdays on 3AW’s Drive.

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NOW IS A GOOD TIME TO REVIEW YOUR FINANCIAL HOUSE AND MAKE SURE THAT YOUR AFFAIRS ARE IN GOOD ORDER. BELOW ARE THE KEY ITEMS THAT YOU SHOULD REVIEW FOR THE YEAR AHEAD. SET/REVIEW GOALS Personal and financial goals are paramount to achieving your dreams. Having specific goals to work towards makes you more focused and disciplined to achieve your targets. If you don’t have any defined goals, put something down on a piece of paper. If you have previously set goals, they should be reviewed and updated as required.

BUDGETING The key to getting the most out of what you earn is by working to a budget. As a financial adviser, I know ‘budget’ is an unpopular word. However, a budget doesn’t necessarily have to be a complex strategy. Do what works for you, whether it’s jotting down your expenses on a piece of paper or setting up a comprehensive spreadsheet. I know keeping track of how much you spend can be a mundane exercise, but if it can help you figure out how much you can save each pay cycle, it can go a long way to achieving your goals.

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INVESTMENTS If you have investments, the new year could be a good opportunity to review your portfolio.

If you have any underperforming investments unlikely to recover, get rid of them. If you have any overweight positions relative to other investments in your portfolio due to strong performance, consider reducing the exposure and locking in some of the profit. If you have

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a financial adviser or investment adviser, contact them for a review of your portfolio.

SUPERANNUATION While people don’t seem to consider superannuation an investment, it is just that.

Superannuation is just that structure that houses the investments. Although you may not be able to access it for some time, this doesn’t mean that it’s not important. I suggest you conduct a review of your existing super funds. Below are a couple of things to review: • What investment option are your benefits held in? For example, most industry/ retail funds’ default investment option is a balanced option. However, if you are in your 20s or 30s, the growth option may be more suitable depending on your attitude to risk.

• Death benefit nomination – Make sure you have one in place.

• Insurance – Consider any insurance you have in the fund. Many people have insurance within their super fund that they are unaware of.

• Should you consider the establishment of a Self Managed Super Fund.

DEBT - MORTGAGE/PERSONAL LOAN/CREDIT CARD Any non-deductible debt, that is, debt where you do not receive a tax deduction, should be repaid as a priority.

That means if you have credit card debt or a personal loan, this debt should be repaid first.

For example, if you review your budget and find that you have a spare couple of hundred dollars each pay cycle, this money could go towards repaying non-deductible debt.

If you have a mortgage, check what interest rate you are paying. Do your homework and if this rate seems higher than market rates, contact your bank to negotiate. If your bank is not accommodating, look to move to a competitor that offers a better rate. Small savings in home loan rates such as 0.5% per annum can save you thousands and thousands of dollars in interest over the life of your loan.

SALARY SACRIFICE If you have a savings capacity - you will know this after completing your budget - salary sacrificing part of your salary to superannuation could be a way to provide you with a tax saving while boosting your retirement benefits.

TRANSITION TO RETIREMENT PENSION If you are over 55 years of age you may be eligible to start a pension with your superannuation benefits. This not only gives you partial access to your benefits but also renders your fund tax-free.

Therefore it’s well worth considering.

INSURANCE Review your insurance policies. Consider your insurance needs. Do you have enough cover? Do you have the right policies? If you have accumulated significant assets and are nearing retirement, now might be the time to reduce your level of insurance cover.

ESTATE PLANNING A quick stocktake on your estate planning affairs may be well overdue. If you don’t have a will in place and have significant assets, you should contact a solicitor immediately. If you have a will in place but it’s old or out of date, it should be updated.

An enduring power of attorney is also important to ensure your affairs are taken care of if you lose mental capacity. If your affairs are more complex you may want to consider the use of testamentary trusts.

Please note the above is general in nature and does not take into account your specific financial situation. You should consider whether the information is appropriate to your needs, and where appropriate, seek professional advice from a financial adviser.

Nathan Lear is a Private Client Advisor at Hewison Private Wealth www.hewison.com.au

EVENT AT THE

PARKVIEW

With 11 function rooms to choose from accommodating 10 to 200 people, there is unquestionably a room to suit your event needs.

Conference and Events Manager Alexandra Marchwicki said the Parkview offers one of Melbourne’s most flexible conference and event venues.

and screen hire and free highspeed internet for presenters.

“We have a professional approach to your needs and our staff will ensure that your conference or event is tailored to your requirements,” Ms Marchwicki said. “We offer a quality conference venue, great service, onsite parking and great value to ensure you achieve a successful conference or event within your budget.”

Other features include dedicated staff, flexibility, a variety of catering options, in-house audio visual equipment and free Wi-Fi.

“We have 11 rooms to choose from, along with a range of other areas that can accommodate a variety of functions - from a small meeting to a product launch, dinner or residential conference,” she said.

“Melbourne Parkview Hotel is ideally situated on St Kilda Road’s iconic treelined boulevard, between the Central Business District and St Kilda. It is easily accessible by public transport or there is ample onsite parking.

“We have versatile meeting rooms with natural light and flexible catering options.”

Conference day packages start from $60 per person which includes room hire with all-day catering and buffet lunch, stationery, whiteboard, flipchart stand, paper and markers.

All bookings before 30 April 2015 will receive free data projector

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TOO MANY DISTRACTIONS WHEN YOU HOLD YOUR CONFERENCE IN THE OFFICE? GET AWAY FROM IT ALL AT THE MELBOURNE PARKVIEW HOTEL WHERE CONFERENCING IS MADE EASY.

“Melbourne Parkview Hotel is also the perfect venue for your celebration – be it an engagement party, cocktail party, big birthday or dinner,” Ms Marchwicki said.

“With fantastic views of the Melbourne city skyline at night and with the added bonus of being able to step out onto the balconies that overlook the Albert Ground.

“There are spacious function rooms to accommodate your dancefloor, cocktail tables and with lounge areas for your guests. And of course gorgeous accommodation rooms for your guests to stay overnight instead of driving home.”

To view the facilities at Melbourne Parkview Hotel or discuss your plans with the conference team, telephone 9924 8145, email conference.pv@viewhotels.com.au or visit viewhotels.com.au online.

“The quality of service we received from staff during and after the event was excellent and made the organisation of the event easy and stress-free.

The room met the requirements that we stipulated and your AV support was excellent.”

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BUSINESS GETS BEHIND BEACH CLEAN-UP Employees from Australand again returned to Port Phillip Bay to participate in the annual Business Clean Up Day in the lead up to the annual Clean Up Australia Day on 1 March.

Business Clean Up Day has gathered momentum with many big businesses keen participants to do their bit for the environment.

For the past six years, St Kilda Roadbased Australand, a leading developer of residential and commercial projects, has encouraged employees to ‘gloveup’ and help improve the environment in their own backyard. This year they took to Middle Park beach.

Australand continues to encourage the corporate community to support initiatives that enhance community consciousness and deliver measurable benefits to all.

Australand’s Hayley Wilkinson gloves up for Business Clean Up Day 2014.

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The company sees this not only as a major community initiative but one that provides a platform for teamwork and bonding.

consumption cuts emissions and improves air quality as well.

Australand employees say that Business Clean Up Day provides them with an avenue for mutual gain where local councils, the local community and staff all benefit.

The RACV website (www.racv.com.au) strongly supports more sustainable motoring with fuel-saving and driving tips, environmental partnerships, events and programs.

A major undertaking like Business Clean Up Day contributes to an organisation’s goal of promoting sustainability, something Australand endeavours to do with all its projects.

Inner Melbourne residents are lucky to live in a transport rich environment with walking, cycling and public transport readily available.

What a contrast to an outer suburban family with irregular, and sometimes non-existent, bus services who are totally dependent on their car.

Many of us still need a car and now have a great opportunity to own a low emission vehicle.

For the past six years we have enjoyed our Prius, purchased when we returned to Australia from a car-less existence in London and New York, especially its rare need to fill up with petrol. Recently, when it came to its replacement we wanted continued fuel efficiency and comfort. We also added to our wish list the need for space for golf clubs and buggies.

Our experience of driving a Citroen during the Tour de France in 2013 put that on our list. Lots of car yards were visited and cars test driven before we chose Citroen’s Picasso C4 from Kings in Geelong.

It is the first generation of turbo diesel engines that meet future EU emission standards.

Buyers look for different things in a car – looks, safety, efficiency, performance, comfort, space, servicing, and operating costs to name a few.

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According to the RACV, passenger vehicles contribute about a 10th of Victoria’s greenhouse gas emissions. Because the average car produces about four tonnes of CO2 annually, reducing fuel

The site itself contains ‘green wheels (www.greenwheels. com.au ) which describes the benefits of low emission vehicles, allows you to examine more than 20 vehicle categories by type, size and price, includes a vehicle comparison calculator and gives some a ‘green tick’.

It also provides a link to the comprehensive Australian Government site (www. greenvehicleguide.gov.au) which encourages a ‘smarter choice’ by offering material on top performers and sellers.

On the Green Wheels’ site the Prius wagon is ‘best in class’ but only fractionally above the Picasso which also scored a ‘green tick’ and had the same greenhouse rating.

Both have five stars in the guide while others are as low as 2.5. The Picasso’s fuel consumption is an excellent 4.5L/100kms – Prius 4.4.

The fuel consumption label is now compulsory on all new vehicles.

Another way to reduce impacts of your driving is through schemes such as Greenfleet which offset emissions by planting trees.

(Disclosure - my husband Tom is a Greenfleet Director) We have been enjoying driving the Citroen since July and only occasionally need the diesel pump.

Until next time,

ANITA ROPER

WHERE DOES THE FAT GO?

BY WILLIAM SO Dear Readers, what is your answer?

Two Australian scientists posted this question to 150 doctors, dietarians and personal trainers. Most of them believe the missing mass has been turned into energy and heat, while some thinks they turned into muscles or faeces.

If that’s your answer too, you are just as wrong as the professionals.

The correct answer is CO2 and H2O. Results published in 2014 Christmas issue of British Medical Journal, BMJ2014;349:g7257 the scientists traced every atom’s

pathway of an average fatty acid, triglyceride, out of the body. They found out that 10kg of fat combined with 29kg of inhaled oxygen converted into 28kg of CO2 and 11kg of H2O. Thus, the 10kg of fat really become 8.4kg of carbon dioxide gas and 1.6kg of water.

The lost fat goes into thin air.

What the authors didn’t report is that the process does release energy so the first answer isn’t entirely wrong, just not complete.

It seems that our lungs are the primary excretory organ for weight loss.

But would simply breathing more causes weight loss? The answer is no. Breathing more than required leads to hyperventilation, which can result in dizziness, palpitations and loss of consciousness.

So … what activities promote heavy breathing but not hyperventilation?

Well, let’s turn off the lights first.

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STRUGGLING TO HIT ‘RESET’ AFTER AN ANXIETY ATTACK? IT IS NOT ‘JUST STRESS’ “You’re just stressed” is often one of the most common reactions people who suffer from anxiety hear when they talk to others about their struggle with chronic worry and overwhelm.

Yet, ordinary stress and anxiety are common and natural reactions in response to a temporary threat or stressor - like a tight deadline, heavy workload, or personal health scare.

That means that when the stressor or threat has passed, so should feelings of anxiety, worry, and stress.

However, when these feelings of worry and overwhelm don’t settle, become chronic, and are experienced without a specific reason, then you may be suffering from chronic anxiety or an anxiety disorder. This is not ‘just stress’.

Recent statistics reported by the Australian Bureau of Statistics and BeyondBlue show anxiety is the most common mental health concern in Australia today, affecting, on average one in four people - one in three women and one in five men. Anxiety can take over a person’s life, making it difficult to complete everyday

tasks, enjoy social activities with family, friends, or work colleagues, or engage in everyday activities.

Anxiety can be very debilitating.

There are different types of anxiety.

Understanding your own personal experience of anxiety and getting an accurate diagnosis is important.

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WHEN SOMEBODY LOSES WEIGHT,

Thankfully, there are many effective medical and psychological treatments and support services available to offer assistance, online through self-management resources and in person through trained mental health professionals. Finding the right mental health professional to work with to learn how to manage anxiety more effectively and someone who suits your individual needs is very important.

To find out more about available treatments, you can speak with your doctor, contact a psychologist, or read through fact sheets available online through websites such as BeyondBlue or the Australian Psychological Society. Help is available.

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BAR IS ALL WHITE FOR A DRINK BAR BLANC POPS UP AND TEATRO SETTLES IN ON THE SOUTHBANK RIVERSIDE. The upper terrace of Hamer Hall has been reinvented as Bar Blanc until the end of month.

Bar Blanc boasts a striking white palette and stunning vista of the city skyline. Enjoy a chilled glass of Petit Chablis and a bite to eat under the sun or the stars watching Melbourne buzz across the river.

This pop-up bar and eatery will be open seven days a week until 29 March. Bar Blanc will also be part of the Melbourne Food & Wine Festival.

Bar Blanc is just another exciting food and beverage option coming to the Arts Centre Melbourne precinct. A fresh Italian option, Teatro, has opened on the Southbank river walk, besides Saké restaurant.

Teatro is a pizzeria, tapas restaurant and bar and will provide theatre-goers with the perfect stop before or after a show. Casual diners can enjoy European cuisine with an emphasis on local Australian produce beside the sparkling Yarra.

As the Arts Centre Melbourne’s food and beverage offerings expand and change, a familiar venue ceased operations. The Tram Bar in the forecourt was removed to create a more open plaza space and improve direct access to the Theatres Building and Curve Bar. Cento Expresso is undergoing a redevelopment to cater to the bustling theatre crowds and will be expanding its food and beverage offerings.

WINE MATTERS SMALL IS HAPPENING

BY GUY SURKIJN A total of 2,573 Australian companies commercially sell their wine either domestically or overseas, according to the 2014 Wine Industry Directory. This is a countrywide increase of 674 companies or 35% compared with 10 years ago.

Perhaps more interesting is the directory by company size. The largest three companies by grape intake remained the same: Accolade Wines, Treasury Wine Estate and Casella Wines whose combined crush is more than 40% of the nation’s annual grape production. Below these market giants,

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change is happening. On the one hand there are 32 fewer companies crushing more than 1,000 tonnes of grape and in contrast, an additional 492 companies are processing less than 1,000 tonnes of grape. In fact, of those additional companies, 280 handle under 10 tonnes of grape or just enough to produce up to 625 dozen bottles of wine. In other words, in just 10 years twice as many boutique wineries are now in operation. Isn’t that great news for wine lovers and consumers?

So how are Australian boutique wines being perceived? Let’s look

at the results published in October 2014 from the Six Nations Challenge for an insightful benchmark. The challenge is owned and managed by the Association of Australian Boutique Winemakers headquartered in Sydney.

Wineries from Argentina, Australia, Chile, New Zealand, South Africa and the United States are selected and invited to the Challenge by participating wine judges originating from the challenging countries. In 2014, 600 wines were entered into 17 categories, all tasted and scored by six of the most experienced judges. New Zealand won ‘Nation of Show’, one wine from South Africa (Silverthorn Blanc de Blancs 2011) and one from New Zealand (Dog Point Pinot Noir 2012) were jointly awarded ‘Wine of Show’. So how well did the Australian wine selection do? Australia featured strongly picking up the most ‘Double Gold’ awards, 14 out of the 58, ahead

of New Zealand and South Africa who came in second with 11 ‘Double Gold’ medals each. Furthermore, Australia won 21 ‘Gold’ medals ranking third behind New Zealand and the USA winning 23 ‘Gold’ accolades each.

Australia also clinched the trophy for Malbec category (a black grape variety very popular in Argentina) and the best non Bordeaux style Red Wine Blend category (e.g. not a blend based on a mix of cabernet and merlot grapes).

Next time you visit your local wine store might provide an opportunity to look out for small happening boutique wines. Raise your glass and drink to their future!

You can download the 6 Nations Challenge Double Gold and Gold medals list from http:// boutiquewines.com.au/6-nationschallenge-results-with-surprises/

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MOTORING REVIEW BY PAUL MARIC MITSUBISHI LANCER THE CJ MITSUBISHI LANCER WAS LAUNCHED IN 2007 TO REPLACE THE AGING BUT SUCCESSFUL CH LANCER. Since then, the CJ Lancer has undergone a minor styling update, along with the introduction of a hatchback variant in 2008 called the Lancer Sportback.

Despite entering its eighth year of production, the Lancer exterior shape has stood the test of time.

The angular lines and swooping design has helped Mitsubishi keep sales ticking along, capturing 4.3% of the Australian sub $40,000 small car market in 2014 — more than the Honda Civic, Hyundai Elantra and Kia Cerato.

Now the only variant available in the Lancer Sportback range, the Lancer Sportback GSR is priced from $21,990 for the five-speed manual and $23,990 for the Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) variant.

In terms of exterior features, the Sportback GSR comes with a Ralliart inspired front grille, 18-inch alloy wheels, rear sports spoiler, sports tuned suspension and privacy glass.

Inside the cabin, lashings of silver break apart the dark coloured seats, dashboard and trimmings.

Interior features include a sixspeaker sound system with CD player, USB inputs, iPod control, Bluetooth audio streaming, climate controlled air conditioning, cruise control, keyless entry/start and a 6.1-inch colour touchscreen.

Under the bonnet is Mitsubishi’s dated 2.4-litre four-cylinder

naturally aspirated petrol engine.

In comparison to its peers, the 2.4-litre engine produces similar amounts of power and torque at 125kW and 226Nm, but uses considerably more fuel, partly due to its 1,400kg kerb weight.

The 2.4-litre engine feels punchy and responsive throughout the rev band, which is thanks to the method its CVT extracts torque. Unlike a traditional automatic gearbox, the CVT uses infinite gear ratios to deliver power and can exploit peak power and torque bands more easily. The only downside is that at the tail end of the rev range, the naturally aspirated four-cylinder engine can be quite noisy.

The Mitsubishi Lancer GSR Sportback offers a cost effective option for punters after a hatchback with a large engine. Unfortunately, the competition is now so far ahead of Mitsubishi’s Lancer offering that the 2.4-litre four-cylinder engine no longer makes sense.

For the same money, you can purchase a Volkswagen Golf, Hyundai i30, Ford Focus or Mazda 3, amongst others. Until Mitsubishi updates the Lancer Sportback, there are better value options on the market.

Paul Maric is a Melbourne-based, independent motoring journalist and mechanical engineer.

VISIT: www.paul.maric.id.au FOLLOW PAUL ON TWITTER: @PaulMaric

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