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Monet’s Garden Interview with Bobby Galinsky Warming Winter Dishes The Art of Effective Communication
your guide to the st kilda road precinct
THERE’LL BE ‘OOHS AND AAHS’ BETWEEN THE DOCKS AND THE STARS
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publisher’s note
publisher Susan riley susan@melbournemedia.com.au m 0412 045 993
After many dedicated years, it is time to fondly farewell the wonderful Lyndall Tennant as our 3004 news Advertising manager, and we thank her for the great advertisers she has bought to the magazine. Lyndall will continue to contribute to 3004 news with her Club 3004 page and will forever be the networking Queen of St Kilda. I personally thank Lyndall for the passion she has given to the magazine.
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Feature writers Tom Elliott, William So, Chelsea Arnold, Steve Bills, Costa rolfe, Chris Koehn
I would like to introduce Elaine Sharman to 3004 news as our new Business Development manager. Elaine comes with a wealth of industry experience and will be making plenty of exciting new connections throughout our tremendous precinct. We also welcome our new feature writer, Chris Koehn, who shares her cooking tips and a special winter recipe to keep you warm.
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We hope you enjoy this Winter issue of the magazine, packed with tips on seeing you through the cooler months, as well as plenty of reviews and events – monet’s Garden at nGV and King Kong to name a couple – that will be sure to coax you out of doors.
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Monet’s Garden Interview with Bobby Galinsky Warming Winter Dishes The Art of Effective Communication
your guide to the st kilda road precinct
Cover image: Claude monet, French 1840–1926 Waterlilies, evening effect (nymphéas, effet du soir) 1897, oil on canvas, 73.0 x 100.0 cm musée marmottan monet, paris, Gift of michel monet, 1966 (inv. 5167) © musée marmottan monet, paris,© Bridgeman-Giraudon / presse
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From book to film
Shaun Tan’s The Lost Thing
ACmI has announced the world premiere of its upcoming exhibition of The Lost Thing, the beloved picture book and animated film by acclaimed Australian artist, Shaun Tan. Opening on Tuesday 16 July, Gallery 2 will house never-before-seen original paintings, working drawings, production footage and behind the scenes interviews with the team who created the picture book and turned it into an Oscar®winning short film. Shaun Tan’s The Lost Thing: From book to film will run through to mid January, 2014.
Exploring the process of what it takes to turn a picture book into an animated film, this exhibition tells a story in two parts: firstly, Shaun’s exquisite original sketches, collages and finished paintings show how he developed the storyline and visual style for the original picture
book. Secondly, Shaun and the team from passion pictures Australia reveal how they developed the picture book into a short animated film, which went on to win the Oscar® for Best Animated Short Film in 2011.
film comprising of 74 individual characters and 22 computer generated sets and a complex and subtle sound design.
Starting life in 1999 as an idea sketched at Shaun’s kitchen table, the picture book The Lost Thing tells the story of a boy who befriends an unusual creature who just doesn’t seem to belong anywhere. Together, they search through a city dominated by bureaucracy, looking for answers, but are met by indifference at every turn. Largely illustrative with minimal text The Lost Thing is layered with resonant observations about the environment, technology and childhood, making this a story for all ages.
“I can’t think of a better way to look into the painstaking work that goes into making an animated film than through the lens of Shaun Tan’s The Lost Thing” says ACmI Director Tony Sweeney.
From a 32 page picture book, this modern fable now exists as a 15 minute
Keeping St Kilda road safe I had the pleasure of being the police Commander for the Anzac Day march, which gave me a front row position to watch the procession as it made its way down to the Shrine. To see the diggers marching proudly behind their unit banners, remembering the mates that died in battle for Australia, always provides me with a sobering reminder of what they went through and just how lucky we are to live in Australia. And the weather for the day really showed off how beautiful St Kilda road is. This whole area around the Shrine and the Botanic Gardens is one of my favourite areas of melbourne. One of the focuses for Victoria police is around what we describe as vulnerable road users. This essentially describes pedestrians and cyclists, and the reason they are termed as vulnerable is because they have so little protection when involved in collisions. There are many arguments and discussions held throughout the media over ways to reduce these injuries and fatalities and the associated costs to families and the community. For me, a lot of it has to do with common sense. Unfortunately, as we all know, common sense is not particularly common! I am constantly amazed at the number of cyclists and even more so,
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pedestrians, that I see walking or cycling around with headphones in or focused on their mobile phones. Having headphones in and listening to music or focusing on your mobile phone whilst cycling and walking ensures that you lose your peripheral awareness. peripheral awareness is that sense and sight of vehicles or other traffic approaching or moving around you. For pedestrians this results in things such as stepping onto roadways without seeing or hearing vehicles approaching and for cyclists, it means not hearing or seeing vehicles approaching around you. Some people will argue that it is the vehicles’ responsibility to look out for pedestrians and cyclists but, whether the cause of the collision is the fault of the vehicle driver or not, the fact is, the pedestrian and cyclist will always come off second best. I reckon it’s better off to avoid the collision in the first place rather than argue who was at fault later on. And remember…
Leadership is all about the decisions that change. If you can’t handle that, don’t become a leader
Tony Blair
Shaun explains “It’s such a terrific privilege to be involved with a new exhibition that looks behind the scenes of my own story, The Lost Thing. As an artist and writer, the first thing I learnt about short animation is that it’s anything but short! It’s been a fascinating journey of collaborative dreaming and technical problem-solving spanning ten years, the materials of
which have been since stored away in drawers, shoe boxes and hard-drives; yet are no less interesting than the final film. It’s with great pleasure that our creative team and the staff at ACmI can together present this work to the public, as something to both inform and inspire anyone out there who feels they might be an artist in search of a ‘lost thing’.” Shaun Tan’s The Lost Thing: From book to film will exhibit at ACmI in Gallery 2 from Tuesday 16 July 2013 through to Sunday 19 January 2014. It is presented in association with Shaun Tan, passion pictures and Books Illustrated.
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A melbourne Exclusive
melbournians are presented with a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to step inside the garden of the ‘father of French Impressionism’. This winter, the national Gallery of Victoria throws open its doors to the highly anticipated melbourne Winter masterpieces exhibition, monet’s Garden: The musée marmottan monet, paris. The exhibition is exclusive to melbourne and features more than 60 works devoted to Claude monet’s beloved garden at Giverny, in northern France.
As one of the key figures of 19th and 20th century art, monet is the master of Impressionism. monet’s Garden is the single-largest collect of monet’s works ever to be shown in Australia. It will give viewers an insight into his art, his life and inspiration over a period of 20 years, revealing the transition of his purely Impressionist style to the more personal pictorial style he adopted later on.
nGV Director, Tony Ellwood, said the exhibition features monet’s most well-known works including enormous waterlily paintings and his iconic garden motifs, as well as some rarely seen late paintings. “monet’s Garden is a oncein-a-lifetime opportunity to experience the world of monet and the garden that became his lifelong obsession. “We are thrilled to collaborate with the musée marmottan, home to one of the largest collections of works by monet in the world, to bring these masterpieces to melbourne for the first time,” mr Ellwood said. The exhibition includes more than 50 masterpieces from the musée marmottan monet, paris, as well as other paintings from leading international museums and private collections worldwide. Early photographs of the artist and his garden are also on display.
As viewers approach monet’s Garden they first pass along corridors lined with faux stone that evoke a sense of the walled-off world in which he lived. The exhibition opens with portraits of monet and his wife Camille painted in 1872 by pierre-August renoir, and what follows is the story of monet’s early life.
“My garden is my most beautiful masterpiece.” Viewers follow monet, beginning with his arrival in Giverny in 1883, and the first steps taken towards the creation of the garden that would serve as inspiration for his works. The first section of the exhibition includes a series of paintings that the artist produced during the years the garden at Giverny was being laid out. These were created in normandy, in the valley of the Seine, or during monet’s travels to norway and London. The second section of the exhibition consists entirely of paintings representing monet’s immaculate garden at Giverny, produced between 1897 and 1926. “Through these paintings, visitors will experience every aspect of
monet’s garden; the iconic Japanese footbridge, the waterlilies and other flowers including irises, agapanthus, wisteria, the weeping willow and the alley of roses,” mr Ellwood said.
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The exhibition also presents a series of rarely seen late works by monet, some of the last paintings created in the garden in Giverny as the artist’s eyesight began to deteriorate. These works provide visitors to the exhibition with the unique opportunity to explore a lesser-known period in monet’s life. These colossal images feature bright bursts of colour and are a radical departure from his earlier style. But the nGV’s spectacular finale to monet’s Garden is a super-screen film showing a day in the life of monet’s botanical haven. “The show concludes with a spectacular, specially commissioned filmic installation which will immerse visitors in the daily beauty of monet’s garden as it is today. Entitled ‘The Last day at Giverny’, it will present monet’s beautiful garden from sunrise to sunset on the last day of the season this year. This circular display will surround and embrace visitors leaving a powerful parting impression of monet’s garden,” mr Ellwood said. monet’s Garden: The musée marmottan monet, paris is at the national Gallery of Victoria until 8 September. Tickets are Adult $26, Child $10, Concession $22.50.
Unknown -Claude Monet outside his house at Giverny 1921 Autochrome, 18.0 x 24.0 cm, musée d’Orsay, paris, © patrice Schmidt /musée d’Orsay distribution rmn
About Claude monet
Oscar Claude Monet was a leading figure of the Impressionist movement that revolutionised painting in late 19th Century France. Monet, born in Paris on 14 November 1840, was a gifted draftsman and caricaturist from an early age but soon turned to painting landscapes.
Monet devoted himself to painting the immediate experience of nature and developing unique techniques to depict what he saw. His life and works were closely associated with the great rivers and coasts of Europe. He painted the waters of Italy, England, Holland and France. The small village of Giverny on the Seine became Monet’s focus for his art.
Claude Monet - French 1840–1926, Waterlilies (Nymphéas) 1916–19 Oil on canvas, 150.0 x 197.0 cm, musée marmottan monet, paris Gift of michel monet, 1966 (inv. 5164) © musée marmottan monet, paris, © Bridgeman-Giraudon / presse
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Herb and Dorothy
The Icemen Cometh
Tuxedo Junction Ball
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In the early 1960s, when very little attention was paid to minimalist and conceptual art, Herb and Dorothy Vogel quietly began purchasing the works of unknown artists. Living only on Dorothy’s modest income, the Vogels devoted all of Herb’s salary to purchasing art. Their criteria for choosing works were simple: the piece had to be affordable and small enough to fit into their one-bedroom manhattan apartment. Yet they were curatorial visionaries, supporting and befriending artists who went on to become world-renowned, such as Sol LeWitt, Christo and Jeanne-Claude, richard Tuttl and Chuck Close.
The Australian Centre for the moving Image (ACmI) presents a Focus On season profiling two of Iceland’s most distinctive filmmakers; Oscar nominated Fridrik Thor Fridriksson and Baltasar Kormakur. The season is curated by ACmI Film programmer roberta Ciabarra and the ten films will screen over a two and a half week period. “Our season spotlights two Icelandic filmmakers, both reykjavik-born, prolific, multi-hyphenate filmmaking talents with distinct directorial styles and sensibilities who deserve a wider international audience” says roberta.
not just another charity ball, Tuxedo Junction honours friends and families in the cancer community, while supporting patients researches and doctors in a meaningful and ongoing way. plus, it’s a swingin’, chic stylish entertaining event. Held in one of melbourne’s most beautiful and historic buildings evoking the style and sophistication of the swing era, Tuxedo Junction features a special live show, sumptuous three-course meal and all beverages. Celebrate friends and family while making a real difference to cancer research in Victoria.
remembered as a decade of big hair, shoulder pads, music videos and an art market boom, the 1980s was a period in which artists took up a diverse range of aesthetic positions not merely as stylistic options but as trenchantly argued ethical choices. This exhibition explores a decade of dynamic change in contemporary art and culture, from appropriation and sampling in painting and music to the DIY aesthetics of post-punk music, art and fashion.
Where: State Library of Victoria When: 6.30pm, Wednesday 28th August Tickets: Free; book online via the SLV website, or (03) 8664 7099
Where: ACmI, Federation Square When: 5-23 July Tickets: Full, $16; Concession $12.50; ACmI member $30 - www.acmi.net.au
Where: plaza Ballroom When: Saturday 10th August Tickets: $215 per person; 1300 65 65 85 www.tuxedojunction.net.au
Where: The Ian potter Centre, Fed Sqre When: 11 Apr-1 Sep Tickets: Free
The land of inbetween Go left, go right, go low and go high, step into the city you know and discover the city you don’t. When you look past the Melbourne you know, to find the Melbourne you don’t, you’ll find so much more. You’ll discover the land of inbetween.
Visit the Land of Inbetween is a new campaign by the City of Melbourne encouraging discovery in the city. Every great city has its obvious landmarks and institutions but Melbourne has something else.
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Wedged between walls of bluestone and towers of glass, nestled in the gaps and cracks of the city, originality develops and beautiful things are born.
From laneways to rooftops and basements, there are boundless hidden places to discover. Between the plans you make and the detour you take, Melbourne is truly a city of ‘inbetween’.
Whether it’s cinema, family fun, galleries, famed landmarks, museums, parks, notable precincts,
festivals, markets, workshops, pop-up shops or tours that tickle your fancy, the Land of Inbetween has something for everybody.
So whether it’s a spot of shopping and gallery visit at Craft in Flinders Lane, grabbing a gourmet dinner to take home after work from Spring Street Grocer, or popping in to Manchester Lane’s Shebeen for an evening drink, we invite you to find your Melbourne inbetween moment. Visit www.thatsmelbourne.com.au
royal Botanical Gardens Journey into the ancestral lands of the Kulin nation and explore their rich and thriving culture on this award-winning walk at the royal Botanic Gardens. The Kulin nation, was an alliance of five Indigenous Australian nations in Central Victoria, Australia, prior to European settlement, that spoke related languages. Their collective territory extended to around port phillip and Western port, up into the Great Dividing range and the Loddon and Goulburn river valleys. Experience a traditional smoking ceremony with our Indigenous guides and discover traditional uses of plants for food, tools and medicine. The tour includes a refreshing cup of lemon myrtle tea. Where: royal Botanic Gardens When: Until 1 December, 11am Tues; Wed; Thurs, Fri; Sun Tickets: $25
One man, Two Guvnors
palace of the End
scene and internationally acclaimed singer/theatre artist and playwright, Taylor mac, brings his fanciful and outrageous sacrificial ritual of songs from the 20th Century to the Salon, in an arresting cabaret experience encompassing songs from each decade of the 20th century, springboards for frivolity, oblation, and contemplation. The full History of popular music runs to 24 hours, but the abridged version lets you enjoy a century in just one evening. Food and beverage packages are available to enjoy during the performance.
This sensational adaptation of Goldoni’s The Servant of Two masters sees a stellar UK cast of 17 tumble their way through the classic plot. Fired from his skiffle band, hungry and strapped for cash, our hero Francis Henshall becomes minder to a small-time gangster. meanwhile, he spots the chance for an extra meal ticket and, double dipping, takes a job with a second master. now he must keep his two guvnors apart. Simple… Featuring the world-famous skiffle band, The Craze, this show has become a slapstick smash, awarded the 2011 Critics Circle Award for Best new play.
march 2013 marked 10 years since the invasion of Iraq by the coalition forces and this June sees Theatre Works present the Australian premiere of Judith Thompson’s critically acclaimed palace of the End – a trio of monologues that tell the stories of three people forever impacted by the war in Iraq. In 2009, palace of the End received the Amnesty International Freedom of Expression award at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and the prestigious Susan Smith Blackburn prize in the US.
Where: melbourne recital Centre When: 15 August-17 August Tickets: $45/$40 Concession
Where: playhouse When: Until 29 June Tickets: $99-$139
Taylor mac the History of popular music Critical darling of the new York
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Where: Theatre Works, 14 Acland St, St Kilda When: Until 16 June Registrations: $32 full; $25 conc; $20 school groups theatreworks.org.au
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KING KONG COMES TO TOWN One of the world’s great modern myths about an enormous creature and his battle for survival in new York City, King Kong has gone back to the source – the novella of the original film by merian C. Cooper and Edgar Wallace – in this world-first adaptation as a large-scale musical. Featuring a cast of 49 actors, singers, dancers, circus performers and puppeteers; a crew of 76; and arguably the most technologically advanced puppet in the world - a one-tonne, six-metre giant silverback. popular culture’s famed colossal ape will this month be brought to life on stage at The regent after five years of development and a six-month bump-in period that represents the longest preproduction phase of any live theatre musical ever staged in Australia. Director Daniel Kramer said, “It’s tempting to focus on the spectacle of King Kong himself. But it is only through the humanity of the life around him – the people
of new York City, the comic megalomania of filmmaker Carl Denham, the stubborn opposition of first mate Jack Driscoll, and the grace, beauty and power of our leading lady, Ann Darrow – that he truly takes life. After three years of auditions and workshops, it is an honour to introduce the world premiere cast of King Kong.”
resides 300 metres of electrical cable, 1500 connections and 16 microprocessors – he even has his own on-board hydraulic power with a liquid cooled quiet pump. “The craftsmanship, ingenuity and love invested by all our workshop staff is evident on stage already, and
under the care of Director Daniel Kramer, puppetry Director peter Wilson and Aerial/Circus Director Gavin robbins, Kong is preparing for his worldwide premiere,” said Creature Designer Sonny Tilders. “We’ll be the proud parents at the opening in June and can’t wait.”
A technological marvel, the long-time Skull Island resident is part marionette, animatronic and puppet, Kong was made entirely in Global Creatures’ West melbourne workshop where the creatures of Walking with Dinosaurs and How to Train Your Dragon were also created. Inside the gigantic beast Picture by James Morgan
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“I am so excited to be touring Australia with Celtic Woman this September” said Celtic Woman member Susan mcFadden. “I was in Australia for promo with the girls last year and it was so amazing getting to meet our Australian fans. I can’t wait to perform live in such a beautiful country in such fantastic venues.” named the #1 Billboard World Artist for the seventh time in 2012, Celtic Woman combines the talents of four gifted Irish women—vocalists Chloë Agnew, Lisa Lambe and Susan mcFadden, and violinist máiréad nesbitt—whose dazzling performances combine the sounds and sensibility of Irish traditional music with memorable original compositions and contemporary pop standards. The 2013 tour boasts an exciting new stage production and the return of such enduring fan favorites as “You raise me Up” and “Orinoco Flow.” The group’s albums have sold more than seven million copies
worldwide. In 2012, ‘Believe’ debuted at # 1 on the ArIA Classical Charts and the DVD quickly rose to # 3 on the ArIA DVD Chart. Celtic Woman has become a multi platinum selling act in Australia. In the US, Celtic Woman’s two 2012 releases, the acclaimed ‘Believe’ CD/DVD and the holiday-themed CD ‘Home For Christmas, both debuted at #1 on Billboard’s World music chart — marking eight consecutive chart-topping albums for the group.
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Irish musical ensemble Celtic Woman returns to Australia off the back of a 90-date US tour (even making time for a quick guest role in daytime drama The Bold and the Beautiful), for their first Australian tour since 2010.
Formed in 2004 by David Downes (former music Director of the Irish stage show riverdance), Celtic Woman was originally created for a one-off stage show recorded for release. The self titled CD and DVD, ‘Celtic Woman’ quickly climbed to the top of the Billboard World music chart and stayed there for a record setting 81 weeks, only knocked to # 2 by their second album ‘Celtic Woman: A Christmas Celebration’. Since then Celtic Woman has emerged as a global cultural phenomenon with their CDs and DVDs becoming multi-platinum best-sellers.
Tickets on sale from Thursday May 30.
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Celebrating the Dome Since its opening on 14 november 1913, the magnificent domed reading room has been the heart of the State Library of Victoria. Designed by architects Bates, peebles & Smart and built by JW and DA Swanson at a cost of £66,914, the dome was constructed from reinforced concrete, brick and glass, and measures 34.75 metres in both diameter and height.
Originally commissioned for the Library’s 50th anniversary, and envisaged as a crowning glory to the city’s intellectual and artistic centre, the dome symbolised the making of a new world – socially, politically and creatively. Over the past century, it has inspired generations of writers, artists, researchers, students and visitors. more than a remarkable architectural accomplishment, it represents all that the Library has to offer the world: a vast collection, expert staff, a place to connect
with the community, and a source of ideas, learning and pleasure. Two free exhibitions will underpin the Dome Centenary year. Enchanted dome: the Library and imagination (19 October 2012 – 14 July 2013) features representations of the dome in art and literature from the 1950s to today. Free, secular and democratic: building the public Library 1853–1913 (31 may 2013 –2 February 2014) explores the ideals of liberalism and enlightenment that founded the creation of this extraordinary and enduring civic institution. As well as these exhibitions, on Sunday 7 July the Library is launching its free Carnival of Curiosity. marvel at stilt walkers and magicians, march alongside an old-time brass band, and enjoy tours, talks and performances. Visit the SLV website for details.
Artist: Jenny Watson
Melbourne Art Trams initiative to create moving art melbourne trams will be transformed into mobile artworks under a new arts initiative as part of the 2013 melbourne Festival visual arts program.
melbourne Festival, Arts Victoria and Yarra Trams have joined forces to stage melbourne Art Trams, a partnership that will see eight Victorian artists selected to transform melbourne trams into dynamic public artworks – a reimagining of the popular Transporting Art program which ran from 1978 to 1993 where thirty-six trams were painted by artists such as Howard Arkley, mirka mora, michael Leunig, Elizabeth Gower and Trevor nichols and rolled out across the melbourne tram network. Josephine ridge, Creative Director of melbourne Festival said melbourne Art Trams would be a defining project for the Festival and for melbourne. ‘What could be more melbourne than a tram? The image of trams traversing the city is defining in the same way as the mCG or the spire of Arts Centre melbourne. So, for a city that prides itself on its rich layers of creativity, what could be 10
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more obvious than inviting some of our most exciting artists to turn these iconic vehicles into artworks?’ Expressions of interest are now open for Victorian professional artists to submit their artworks to the program. Applications are also open to current tertiary art and design students as one tram will be allocated to showcase the work of an emerging Victorian artist. Yarra Trams Chief Executive Officer Clement michel said the art trams will be a great way to raise awareness of the festival. ‘Yarra Trams is delighted to support melbourne Festival and showcase the work of some great artists. The eight trams will be serving suburbs right across the city, so it is a great way to bring the festival to the people of melbourne.’ Expressions of interest close on 7 July. Selected artists will be announced as part of the melbourne Festival’s 2013 program launch on 13 August.
For details visit:
www.melbournefestival.com.au/trams
Individual, beautiful and intriguing, the bespoke jewellery of gold and silversmith Anji noor draws upon traditional artisan techniques imbued with a contemporary elegance.
Specialising in commissioned pieces and one-of-a-kind handmade jewellery items, Anji creates wedding, engagement and commitment rings with an emphasis on the personal. Anji believes that every piece of jewellery, especially a ring, should be made to specification. Each
element of a ring – particularly one intended to be worn for a lifetime - should be selected with its wearer in mind.
silver embedded with stones set to your requirements. These diverse pieces are handmade to order within weeks.
With a diverse artisan background, Anji has transferred her knowledge of ceramics and glass, as well as industrial and interior design, to the realm of jewellery. Experimental in her approach, Anji produces her work using techniques and equipment fundamental to that of gold and silver smithing.
Anji recounts a story of a young couple, keen to have unique rings for their wedding day though with a relatively modest budget. The couple approached Anji and described their design concept: wedding rings made out of ‘twigs’. Anji and the couple set out and collected desirable examples, and reconvened a week later. The perfect twigs were selected and converted into gold, with four options prototyped in silver, before the highly individualised rings were completed.
Anji’s jewellery deviates from the traditional when required. Her work demonstrates anything from a solitaire diamond on 18ct gold shank; hammered white gold, to yellow-gold or
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Anji’s studio shop front and workshop resides in historic piper Street, located in Kyneton, trading under studioAnoor as well as a bespoke engagement and wedding ring design space in Collins Street, melbourne. Her consultations are by appointment.
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precinct round-up Shrine of Remembrance
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On Wednesday 5th may, Shrine of remembrance Chief Executive Denis Baguley and architect Ian mcDougall from Ashton raggatt mcDougall gave a detailed presentation of how the Galleries of remembrance will contribute to the ongoing role of the Shrine in the future. As Australia approaches the Centenary of Anzac, the Shrine of remembrance will continue to grow as a place of commemoration and pilgrimage. Underpinned by a history that has shaped the nation, the Shrine and what it stands for in the local and wider community continues to grow.
Sourced from a spring in the Gold Coast hinterland and bottled in Australia, Thank-you Water is a social enterprise that takes a different approach to traditional charity.
iPad trial at Victorian College for the Deaf Harnessing an opportunity to further engage students and improve education, the Victorian government schools system developed the ipads for Learning trial with Apple, with overwhelmingly positive feedback from participating schools. The Victorian College for the Deaf has integrated ipads into teaching and learning with a focus on curriculum
planning, assessment and contribution and sharing. One teacher at the College said, ‘I used the ipads for our Year 7 transition morning. Some of the students have worked with the ipads before and some were totally new to the experience. It worked really well, especially as the icons are very visual and the app is simple to use.’
Wesley College redevelopment Wesley College has embarked on its most significant redevelopment since the nicholas brothers rebuilt the St Kilda road campus in the 1930s.
storey music School and the historic menzies Wing and Adamson Hall will be completely refurbished at a total cost of approximately $30m.
The music School at St Kilda road has been demolished to make way for a new, state-of-the-art, four
The Wesley College Foundation has launched a major Capital Campaign to raise $10m over the next five years,
A century of family rowing History is repeating itself in the Wesley rowing program. Jack richardson, a current Year 12 student at the Glen Waverley campus, is rowing in the bow seat for the 2013 Boys First VIII crew. Exactly 100 years ago, Jack’s great grandfather, Carlyle Sandford Wood was in Year 11, and was Captain of Boats and stroke of the 1913
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winning Wesley First VIII crew. This story was told as part of the toast to past crews at this year’s Annual Boat race dinner, and sparked much conversation and recollection of Wesley’s past and current rowing success.
New lunch menu at Lime St Kilda road midday bite staple Lime has launched its new fixed price lunches, so you can now select from $15 and $20 meals, with a drink included. Choose from the $15 options a nourishing winter soup, pie and pasta, or for something a little heartier, the $20 menu offers scotch fillet, Jamaican jerk chicken, char-grilled pork cutlet or confit salmon. Staple Lime lunch favourites of chicken parmigiana, salt and pepper calamari and Wagyu cheeseburger remain firmly on the menu.
to assist the College in funding this project. To date, the Foundation has raised in excess of $3.5m in donations and pledges from parents and alumni to support the moubray Street precinct redevelopment. The support of parents and alumni will be vital to ensure the vision of this project is fully realised.
Instead of public donations, Thank-you Water is a sustainable business model aiming to effect real change in the developing world. minus the costs involved in delivering the water to your hands, every cent left over funds vital global projects that bring safe water to those that need them in the developing world. To find out about Thank-you Water’s projects, visit www.thankyouwater.org.
now that winter is upon us, our appetites instinctively seek out richer and more substantial tastes. The inclement weather brings us indoors where we have more time to potter over a stove giving more attention to heart-warming recipes.
In the past, vegetarian dishes had the reputation of being boring and bland. By simply adding fresh vegetables, herbs and spices we can bring out the natural embedded flavours giving them the attention that they deserve. As cereals go, barley stands out in all respects when it comes to good nutrition. This grain is packed with fibre, contains many important vitamins, is low in fat and, like all plant matter, cholesterol free.
• Eating barley has been shown to lower LDL (low-density lipoprotein) or ‘bad’ cholesterol and may help lower heart disease. • A flood of recent research indicates that barley’s ability to control blood sugar may be exceptional, offering an important tool against rising rates of diabetes.
• Barley contains more protein than corn, brown rice, millet, rye, and is higher in fibre and lower in soluble (starch) carbohydrates than almost all other whole grains. This is one of my favourite hearty and healthy soups using barley as a key ingredient. You can use a combination of mushrooms such as shitake, field mushrooms and dried porcini.
Use massel stock powder, which contains no animal content, to impart a richer flavour to this vegetarian dish. You have the option to use their vegetable, chicken or beef style.
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remember to keep an eye on the soup once the barley is added because it will thicken. You can thin the soup by adding more stock.
“Great cooking is about being inspired by the simple things around you – fresh markets, various spices. It doesn’t necessarily have to look fancy”
G Gavin
Here is a closer look at barley: • Barley may help you feel full longer, and thereby help you control your weight.
Mushroom Barley Soup 1 cup whole barley 3 cups water 2 tbsp olive oil 2 onions chopped 1 carrot thinly sliced 2 celery stalks thinly sliced 750g Swiss brown mushrooms sliced 3 sprigs of fresh thyme 2 garlic cloves finely chopped 5 cups of stock 5 sprigs of parsley chopped Sea salt and black pepper
Cover barley with water and soak overnight. rinse the barley when ready for use. Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the onions, carrots and celery. Cook until the vegetables are translucent, around 10 minutes. Add the garlic and stir for a couple of minutes. Add the sliced mushrooms and cook for approximately 5 minutes. Add the thyme.
pour in the stock and bring to a simmer over high heat. reduce to medium-low heat. Add the barley and simmer until the barley is cooked, approximately 30-45 minutes. Stir occasionally.
For more barley recipes or any culinary enquiries you can contact me on my website.
www.mypersonalcook.com.au
Season with salt and pepper and add some chopped parsley before serving. For non vegetarians, try adding some cooked chicken at the end.
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Domain Interchange $10.2 million upgrade completed Tram passengers and cyclists along St Kilda Road are benefiting from the completion of the Domain Interchange upgrade last month.
other routes using St Kilda road.
Two-level access stops, new tracks, increased seating and shelter and better real-time information are among the improvements passengers have seen with the reopening of Domain Interchange.
previously, trams heading straight on at Domain Interchange often had to wait behind a route 8 tram turning left into Domain road, which itself had to wait until road traffic had stopped.
more than 75,000 passengers use the interchange each week, with 150,000 people passing through the stop in both directions each weekday. minister for public Transport Terry mulder officially launched the new look interchange last month and said it was the result of a $10.2 million investment by the Victorian Coalition Government. “These works have provided modern infrastructure at a key interchange to improve the passenger experience on the busiest section of tramway in the world, mr mulder said. “passengers should have noticed a better ride quality thanks to the new tracks, while reduced noise from trams will benefit local residents and businesses. “Cyclists have also benefited with new continuous bike lanes on St Kilda road,” mr mulder said. The last major works at the site were in the 1980s, so the project was
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necessary to modernise the stop to meet current tram network, fleet and accessibility requirements. As part of the extensive redevelopment, tram services and road traffic along St Kilda road were disrupted over two weeks. Works took place 24 hours a day to minimise impacts to St Kilda road residents, tram services and road users. Around fifty people worked at the site at any one time, split between two 12-hour shifts, equating to 16,800 man-hours. Yarra Trams Chief Executive Officer Clément michel said passengers would appreciate the new interchange, and it would have benefits for the whole network. “The two new double-sided level access stops will help to improve passenger safety. “The new interchange also provides operational flexibility and additional options for future network development,” mr michel said. network-wide benefits have been gained by adding a new track for route 8 trams heading to Toorak, improving the flow of trams on
This dedicated track for route 8 trams travelling from the city to Toorak has improved efficiency for the St Kilda road corridor by separating trams from road traffic.
Trams on these eight routes are no longer subject to this delay, which will help to improve overall network performance. The area surrounding the Domain Interchange is now greener, with new trees planted, garden beds installed and other landscaping of the area, resulting in twice as many trees at the site than were previously present. The heritage Bundy clock, used in previous decades by tram drivers to register their departure time from the stop, has also remained at the site. The upgrade was funded by public Transport Victoria and delivered by Yarra Trams as part of their Franchise Agreement. Domain Interchange follows on from other major tram stops including Haymarket, royal Children’s Hospital, Bridge road, richmond, riversdale Junction and Spencer Street in being upgraded to level access stops since December 2009.
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Silver Screen Investment: Interview with Bobby Galinksy Screenwriter, producer, lecturer and mentor Robert ‘Bobby’ Galinsky was welcomed by Club 3004 members and guests at Ormond Hall in May. Bobby delivered a riveting and educational presentation about investing in locally produced films; where investors are now turning to for security over more conventional portfolios such as gold, shares and property.
By Mark Richardson
Born and raised in Iowa in the United States, in 1994 Bobby came to Australia with over 35 years in the film and television industry in both the US and Australia, with the Walt Disney Company and his own firms. Bobby is currently producing the biggest privately funded film in Australian history ($40m) – Dust and Glory directed by Simon West (Lara Croft: Tomb raider, The Expendables 2). Bobby has also written and is set to produce the much-anticipated biopic about InXS front man michael Hutchence - Two Worlds Colliding and six other features in the coming years. 3004 news caught up with Bobby to recap some of his key points in investing in films:
Why is film investment a relatively conservative investment in today’s times? Everything that was the standard of reference 10-20 years ago no longer exits. It used to be that real estate would double in 5-10 years – now a fallacy and a wish for the 16
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most part. Gold used to be a sure stability template. Shares have cost people 25% or 50% more of their super and their savings the past few years. people are looking for something that is recession-proof and the entertainment industry has proven to be recession-proof going back to the first depression in 1929. Entertainment, film and television have skyrocketed because they remain a comfort zone. It’s an experience these days that people can enjoy at home or even on their iphones, or tablets, anywhere.
How can we invest in films and lower our risks of the project being unsuccessful?
Don’t invest in something that you are particularly passionate about, but invest in something that has broad market appeal. If you are avid in archery or fly fishing at night, they may be interesting to you and a few fanatics, but they don’t have wide market appeal. In Australia, you need to think Coca Cola and mcDonalds, not Vegemite. You want universal appeal.
Are there guarantees available from government rebates that would back all or part of our investments?
The government offers a 40% offset rebate of the qualified Australian production expense on qualified movies for the majority of the films that originate and filmed in Australia. If you take a film that costs $10m almost $4m can be rebated to the producers as an incentive and they can in turn pass that on to the investors if structured that way. This is quite a bit of risk reduction yet the massive upside is not diminished.
How do we ensure we can be paid back on our investment when you hear ‘horror stories’ about studios not paying?
You do hear horror stories like Eddie murphy’s film ‘Coming to America’ that made $300m but couldn’t turn a profit. These do exist but are very few and far between these days. In the 80s and 90s there was horrific
studio accounting practices which has been significantly reduced. To ensure you are quarantined from that kind of situation as a development investor, you are paid your investment plus a premium on the first day of production; that means the day we break ground – you get your investment back plus a premium and it doesn’t matter whether the film is a success or not.
What are the best kinds of film to invest in?
It depends on how much disposable income you have and need to look at it as a completely speculative investment regardless how much the risk can be reduced. Look at a local production first that has wide appeal like a broad based comedy or a true story that you can get involved with the producer that fits your finance. You can invest in feature films for $25K, $50K or $100K increments. You also need to look for a film with someone who you really respect such as an actor or a director who have really good track records or have been involved in big hits. Investing with unknowns can be really risky. To learn more about Bobby’s films, masterclass presentations and upcoming films or for additional advice on investing in Australian films visit www.robertlewisgalinsky.com or www.ApEXFELInE.com
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Rob Richardson and Kon Iatrou`
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Desmond Wong, Wendy Parker, Bastein Treptel and Clarence Ho
Michael Royal and Kylie McGirr
Mary Dowling, Matthew Devenish, Alyssa Borovac and Mark Powers
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David Lumb, Mary Tan, Mahes Karuppiah and Kushma Chand
Russell Dowling, Trevor Phillips and Bobby Galiksky
Scott and Helen Murray
Lyndall Tennant, Matthew Gould and Deborah Hicks
Bobby Galinsky, Producer / Screenwriter
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John and Donna Harding-Smith with Mark Richardson
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Anita roper 3004 News’ Environment Page
Charities should not become a dumping ground as occurred over XmAS/new Year. Last year the State Government provided $1.5m dollars for landfill levy relief. As the Salvos explained waste disposal cuts into the funds they urgently need to provide help. So choose carefully and also discuss with the charity you prefer whether they can sell worn/damaged/ unsaleable clothing for industrial rags or textile by-products. The site Businessrecycling.com.au is good for advice, including nothing dirty or greasy, absorbent (no denim) and suitably sized (children’s clothing may be too small).
Last weekend when I went down to our apartment building’s recycling area I saw that we had an addition to the paper/cardboard, bottles/cans and plastic bags receptacles – a new white Brotherhood of St Laurence clothes bin. It was organised by the City of melbourne as part of its waste-management plan. We all have clothes in our cupboards which are surplus – by monday the bin was full. many of our leading charities use second-hand clothes as a major income stream as well as a community service: The Brotherhood; Vinnies; Salvos; Smith Family to name a few. In Anglesea the Baptists run a comprehensive second-hand goods service. The national Association of Charitable recycling Organisations (nACrO) ensures that all goods and proceeds are used exclusively for welfare programmes. remember though that second hand doesn’t mean old or damaged. When you look through your wardrobes think ‘quality’ that you would wear, and probably recently did.
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I’d also recommend some special groups such ‘Fitted for Work’ and ‘Dress for Success’. Fitted for Work, at 210 Lonsdale St offers interview preparation, personal outfitting, transition to work and mentoring - 12,000 unemployed women have been helped since 2005. Being tidy and well dressed vastly increases an applicant’s chance. Their site asks you to ‘Donate, Volunteer, or Donate Clothing’. Others have expanded what’s possible. Shoes for planet Earth provide reused running shoes to those in need around the world. Uplift Bras, www.upliftbras.org has provided 600,000 bras for women in developing nations, many in the pacific. Go and have a look at what you might be able to donate and if you’re living in an apartment block talk your managing agent into working with melbourne City Council to improve your total recycling, including a clothing bin. Otherwise talk to your local charity store.
Anita Roper
Top tips for a warm home The coming winter is a time that we prefer to spend indoors, preferably with the heating cranked up. It’s also the time when our energy bills and greenhouse gas emissions go sky high. While there’s no doubt that we need to keep warm, we can certainly do it in a greener, way. Here are our top tips for staying warm in an environmentally sound fashion:
Heavy curtains can stop heat escaping
Up to 40 per cent of the heat escaping from your home in winter is from uncovered windows. Heavy, lined curtains that extend below the window frame will insulate your windows and help keep the warmth in.
Seal up gaps and cracks
Seal up cracks and gaps using weather stripping around doors and windows, gap filler for cracks in the walls and even a simple door snake for the bottom of the door.
Watch the temperature
If you don’t have a programmable thermostat on your heater, place a thermometer in your living area to keep an eye on the temperature. And you can always put on a jumper before turning up the heat.
Close off rooms that are not in use
Furniture can’t feel the cold so why waste energy heating areas that you’re not using? And don’t leave your heater or cooling system running all night or while you’re out. Turn it off or install a timer.
Let the sunshine in during the day
If you have any northfacing windows, open the curtains to let the sun in.
Maintain your heaters
Getting your heater serviced professionally at least every two years will keep it running more efficiently. Keeping heaters free of dust and cleaning any filters regularly will also help.
By Tom Elliott
probably the worst kept secret in the Australian automotive world was Ford’s decision to close its local production facilities. parts suppliers had known for some time that no successors to the current generation Falcon and Territory were in the pipeline. And once the dust settles in Geelong and Broadmeadows, we as a nation need to ask ourselves do we really want a local car industry? The ability to manufacture an automobile is often held up as a symbol of national virility. For this reason, global capacity to make cars
exceeds demand by around 40% - a figure that has actually come down since the financial crisis forced rationalisation upon the north American automakers in particular.
During the 1960s, ‘70s and ‘80s, the Australian arms of Ford, Gm (ie Holden) and Chrysler were protected behind a government imposed tariff wall that made imported vehicles prohibitively expensive. In this environment the sales of locally made cars flourished as buyers voted with their hip pockets. problems began to emerge, however, when it became clear that the local product lagged behind its overseas competition in terms of safety and technological advancement. Former Labor Senator John Button saw this, and formed a plan to reduce both tariffs and the number of domestic manufacturers in order
for the Australian consumer to benefit. And benefit car buyers have done – in spades.
Australians now have a plethora of car brands and types from which to choose. And what remains of the domestic industry has been forced to either improve or shut up shop. Along with Ford, Chrysler, nissan and mitsubishi fell into the latter category, while we can only hope that Holden and Toyota remain in the former. Ford’s big problem was that despite all the subsidies thrown at it by the Victorian and Federal Governments, it continued producing cars that few purchasers really wanted. The long running Falcon remained a large sedan at a time when this market segment shrank dramatically. And while the Territory was, and is, an excellent SUV, for too long
Full steam ahead in St Kilda road office market The St Kilda road office market continues to gather strength in 2013 on the back of the most active year on record, according to Colliers International research.
The group’s metropolitan Office research & Forecast report describes nine transactions of the St Kilda road market in 2012 that represented the highest sales volume on record for the flourishing precinct. Five buildings have been sold on St Kilda road in the past 12 months alone by Colliers International, the most recent of which was 417 St Kilda road for $81.3million – the biggest office sale price in St Kilda road history. Leigh melbourne, Colliers International Director of Capital markets, said the record levels of activity and interest in the St Kilda road office market were
motivated by encouraging economic and market fundamentals.
mr melbourne and colleague nick rathgeber facilitated the sale of 417 St Kilda road to newmark property Group, a local syndicator, on behalf of Challenger Life nominees. The sale represented a yield of 8.75 per cent and capital value of $3,977 per sq m. mr melbourne and colleagues Tess Elliott and peter Bremner were also marketing agents for 14 Queens road, which was recently sold to Hallmarc for $13million on behalf of Denison Funds management. The sales capped off the most active year in the St Kilda road office investment market since 2007, when total sales volumes reached in excess of $230million. “not only is the low interest rate environment proving attractive for investors, the yield spread between
the average CBD and St Kilda road office yields is also a pivotal factor,” mr melbourne said.
“High quality buildings with limited capital expenditure and leasing risk are increasingly trading at yields towards 8 per cent on St Kilda road, and we anticipate moderate yield compression in the short-to-medium term, particularly for A-grade buildings. Sales volumes were set to remain above average in 2013, although they were unlikely to reach the levels of last year. There was a strong market developing for secondary St Kilda road properties, although buyers would take slightly more opportunistic pricing strategies when dealing with these assets. “Smaller buildings between $20million and $40million are highly sought in the current market by
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Do We really Want A Local Car Industry?
it lacked the diesel engine that this type of vehicle requires. Up until the early ‘80s, new Zealand also had an auto assembly industry that was forced to close through lack of scale. Since that time the Kiwi car market has been entirely deregulated such that buyers there can choose from any right-hand drive car made in any part of the world. There’s no longer a need for carmakers to produce nZ specific models (as is still required in Australia), and as a result customers have a great deal of choice at very low prices. Australia’s commitment to the local car industry has essentially favoured jobs ahead of consumer interests. now that the writing is on the wall for domestic auto production, perhaps it’s time the interests of car buyers were placed ahead of car makers.
private investors and syndicators and as a result yields are being driven down to below 8.0 per cent. In comparison, larger scale buildings above $50million have a more shallow buyer pool due to the larger amount to equity required and as a result, better quality buildings are selling on higher yields closer to 9.0%. This liquidity discount for larger buildings makes it excellent counter cyclical buying because when the capital returns, yields will compress significantly.” While the vacancy rate in St Kilda road was reasonably high, at 9.34 per cent, this was its lowest level since September 2009. Vacancy in A Grade space was at a very low 6.24 per cent, the lowest rate in this Grade since march 2002.
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The Art of
Effective Communication
This article expands upon a live video interview recently aired via the Age and Fairfax Media Group’s popular show, ‘Executive Style.’ posture is key, he says, and getting the arms, hands and fingers to make pictures the audience can clearly see is more than half the battle. ‘Show what you are telling,’ he says. ‘The audience will see the message even before you open your mouth, and retain and recall the message more deeply on multiple levels. Born in new York and now a resident of St Kilda for nearly 15 years, Wohlman has worked with both novices and global industry leaders to improve their presentation and communication skills. He specialises in assisting his clients to maximise the impact of formal presentations, and says that many of the same principles apply to interpersonal communication.
‘Like a conductor in an orchestra, it’s about being able to sweep and make clear images. If you don’t get it from the words or vocal sounds, you will from the gestures.’ Wohlman says a common mistake is to be thinking one thing and saying and doing another, generating a lack of authenticity in the message presented. ‘With the hands saying one thing, the mouth saying something else,
and the eyes going somewhere else, that’s three different simultaneous communications creating a feeling of inauthenticity. To be able to put these together, this is where someone has command,’ he says.
‘Some of the messages people send unconsciously or self-consciously have to do with self-talk. Some of our self-talk often sounds like, “if you don’t like me, what am I doing here”; “I don’t trust you”; “do I look good enough?” If these self-conscious dialogues can be turned around before the communication comes out, that comes through as well. Shifting the inner dialogue is key.” Wohlman also advises his clients to be use facial gestures to backup their body language. ‘The face is unusual. It’s the place that’s almost always exposed. In our face is written the
choreography of emotion. We can mask what we are truly feeling, yet the face reveals whatever we are thinking to ourselves,’ he says. ‘As we speak with movements and tones of voice that punctuate our points - with clear beginnings and endings of gestures and syllables that match the words we are saying - this creates congruence and improves our communication and connection with ourselves, our message and our audience. ‘On the stage of both our professional and personal lives, these simple practices enhance the impact and effectiveness of everything we think, do and say.’
For more information or to book a coaching session with Dr Gary, visit www.mypresentationdoctor.com or email: drgary@mypresentationdoctor.com He can also be reached directly on 0433 126 019
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my 3-part strategy to get your email newsletters read Just because you write and send a newsletter, it doesn’t follow that people will read it. What are your open and click through stats telling you? Below is my 3-part strategy which gets newsletters read, and clients taking action. I use the acronym ECm to help me remember each of the three parts:
1. ENTICE the reader –
right from the outset the subject line for your email should provide a clear and direct benefit for your reader so it entices them to open the email. make them curious enough by showing that you may hold the
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answer to their biggest problem so they’ll want to click to read more.
2. COMPEL the reader – The first few sentences are vital to encourage people to read on. You need them to keep reading until they get the main point you want to share with them.
3. MOTIVATE the reader – Each email should have one main objective. Ensure your content includes a strong call to action which motivates the reader. Your email will be even more attractive, easy to read and compelling if it is not stuffed full
of long-winded and unformatted text. Images add interest, support your text and can instantly share a message without the recipient having read a line. If you’re a speaker, trainer, author, coach, consultant or entrepreneur, include a professional photo of yourself to help build a relationship and boost your credibility with your reader. Keeping your business portraits up-to-date shows your professionalism and the respect you have for your own branding. remember, if it looks to your reader like you don’t invest in your own business, why would they buy from you?
The ECm acronym and the proper placement of your photographs will work with all your marketing material. Follow it and your email newsletters will bring you the results you want
Kon Iatrou Photographer IKON images 1300 794 194 www.ikonimages.com.au
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Courses for Busy Lives - Holmesglen
Holmesglen’s reputation for knowing what’s happening in industry means that it continues to successfully educate students for careers in today’s world. Holmesglen has been working with industry since 1982, to develop qualifications that combine theory, industry experience and practical skills, getting graduates job ready. Conveniently located on St Kilda road, Holmesglen’s newest campus provides students with the opportunity to learn in a stimulating environment designed for the adult learner. The campus opened in march 2012 and provides students with a convenient and motivating place to study. Overlooking the Shrine of remembrance and surrounding parklands, Holmesglen’s City campus is refining the way training should be delivered. Whether you want to progress your career or simply improve your knowledge, studying at Holmesglen gives you a clear advantage and provides more options to study around your busy lifestyle with study options that include full time, part time, evening, online and mixed delivery courses.
Holmesglen’s facilities enable students to achieve their full potential, whilst utilising the latest technology currently used in their field of study. The Learning Commons gives students access to a wide range of electronic and paper-based learning resources. Special attention is also provided to students through induction programs, giving them a comprehensive overview of the campus and their course.
Specialist facilities, equipment and software have been provided for the delivery of Holmesglen’s Fashion Design & Apparel Engineering and Architectural Design & Drafting programs. This technology has been installed as a result of extensive consultation with Holmesglen’s industry partners. This means that students have a working
knowledge of the skills required by industry today.
Holmesglen is at the forefront of recognising that in the new world there are different ways of getting where you want to go with your career. Everyone’s journey is different, so whether you are a school leaver or mature age student aiming for a degree; changing career direction completely or looking to build on existing experience and qualifications, Holmesglen will help you find the best pathway to your career destination. For further information, visit www.holmesglencity.edu.au or call 1300 360 921. 332 St Kilda Rd, Southbank
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Call for Victorians to ‘bone up’ on Vitamin D new research shows that in winter, the majority of Victorians (61%) surveyed hadn’t exposed their arms or legs to the sun in the past month. SunSmart, Osteoporosis Australia and Arthritis and Osteoporosis Victoria are joining together to raise awareness around the importance of vitamin D for healthy bones and in the prevention of osteoporosis. SunSmart manager, Jen makin, said: “Vitamin D is crucial for bone and muscle development and in the prevention of osteoporosis, yet the Victorian Health monitor report revealed that over 50% of Victorians are low in vitamin D during winter.”
“We are encouraging Victorians to get outside in the midday sun over winter and roll up their sleeves and expose their arms or legs to the sun. From may to August, it’s important that Victorians with fair to olive skin get approximately two to three hours of midday winter sun exposure to the face, hands and arms (or equivalent area of skin) spread over the week. That’s about 20 minutes a day. Sun protection is not required unless near highly reflective surfaces such as snow, outdoors for extended periods or the UV index reaches three and above.”
A Winter poem By William So
I got a call from my Editor, she wanted to know the best way to prevent a cold in winter;
So, I go and ask a Doctor,
She said, “Common Cold is a virus, antibiotics won’t help here.”
Then I go and ask a Naturopath, He said, “ Vitamin C, Zinc capsules, honey drinks and Echinacea.”
Next I go and ask a Pharmacist,
Lozenges and two Cold tablets every four to six hours.”
Then I go and ask a Homeopath,
He said, “ Aconitum, Oscillococcinum and Belladonna. All diluted with water.”
Last I go and ask my darling wife, Pandora,
She said, “Buy me an air-ticket to Hong Kong. While it’s winter here, It’s summer over there.
She said, “ Gargle, Spray,
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Hair and Beauty Shop In a lush pocket of St Kilda road, melbourne, is a true one-stop-shop for ladies’ and men’s hair and beauty therapy. roberta Hair and Beauty has cemented itself as one of the area’s leading salons. principal stylist roberta has worked on St Kilda road for eight years and has been a major contributor to the hair, beauty and fashion industries over the past 17 years with experience gained through fashion events, competitions and running her own businesses. roberta and her team of three senior stylists and a beautician have a wealth of experience making them the perfect ensemble to ensure people feel comfortable and pampered.
roberta Hair and Beauty is the must-go-to salon on St Kilda road. roberta and her team pride themselves on making people look stylish and feel great. From the moment you enter the classically elegant salon, you can’t help but be struck by the relaxed atmosphere.
“I believe that hair and skin should look and feel amazing in and out of the salon. Our team creates a flawless look, which lasts beyond the immediate salon experience, using the right techniques to create an image and picture that lasts, is practical and about showing clients how to have beautiful hair and skin, even when we won’t be with them–,” roberta said. The salon offers a full range of services, using only the best products on the market.
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Hair – all aspects of styling catered to the individual’s needs, taste and personality.
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Other services include body care and waxing, manicures, pedicures, facials, and peels. Another speciality is anti-ageing treatments designed to enhance radiance, relieve distressed skin, fade age spots, hydrate, detoxify and regulate oil or brighten skin.
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“We have organic hair colour and use a Cosmaceutical range of skin care for those people with sensitive scalps and skin,” roberta said. As a special offer for 3004 readers, come in and mention this article to receive a free Kerastase ritual treatment with any cut and blow wave or 20% off a facial of your choice. Offer valid until 30 June. next time you need a makeover or a new look for that special occasion, pay a visit to roberta Hair and Beauty, 432 St Kilda road. The salon is open Tuesday to Saturday. phone 9866 6220 for appointments or visit www.robertahairbeauty.com.
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Top Tips for Winter Health •
Shorter days and colder weather is just around the corner, bringing with it the tendency to stay indoors where it is warm. During winter it’s tempting to become less active and eat comforting foods, often high in fat content.
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Any time of year is the right time of year to quit smoking. Quitting smoking will significantly improve your health and reduce your risk of disease and premature death.
Eat nutritious food and drinks that meet your energy needs.
more than half of all smokers intend to quit smoking within the next six months and over 80% of smokers have tried at some time in the past to quit smoking. If you’re thinking of quitting smoking call the Quitline on 13 7848 (13 QUIT) or access the Quitline via www.icanquit.com.au. The Quitline is a confidential telephone information and advice service, available throughout Australia. For the cost of a local call (except mobiles), professional telephone
Enjoy a wide variety of nutritious foods from the five major food groups and aim to include 2 serves of fruit and 5 serves of vegetables each day.
Limit your intake of foods containing saturated fat, added salt, added sugars and alcohol. Keep hydrated - drink plenty of water.
Be active every day in as many ways you can.
advisors provide encouragement and support to help smokers quit. They are able to assist smokers at whatever stage they may be at in the quitting process.
Cover Your Cough
When coughing or sneezing, use a tissue to cover your nose and mouth, make sure you dispose of the tissue afterwards in the nearest waste receptacle; and wash your hands.
Wash Your Hands
Hand washing is the single most effective way to reduce the spread of germs that cause respiratory disease such as colds and flu. After coughing, sneezing or blowing your nose, wash your hands with soap and water. Use alcohol-based hand cleansers as an effective alternative if you do not have access to soap and water. Image: supplied
St Kilda Road Medical Centre
St Kilda Rd Sports & Physiotherapy Centre
Services available:
St Kilda Rd Sports and Physiotherapy Centre hosts a team of experienced physiotherapists, massage therapists and dietitian. Their vast knowledge and experience provides a solid foundation for the effective care of a broad spectrum of clientele, from recreationally active individuals to elite level athletes in all sports including gymnastics, tennis and triathlon. Though our therapists are capable of assessing and treating a wide range of injuries, they also have particular specialist expertise in the treatment of spinal, shoulder and hip injuries. Appointments are available Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm. Please call us to make an appointment or enquiry.
• General Practice • Men’s and Women’s Health • Family medicine • Accredited Travel Vaccination Centre • Acupuncture
• Nutritional medicine • Preventative Medicine • Dietitians • Physiotherapy – Sports and Rehabilitation • Remedial Massage
We offer: • High quality medical care • Female and Male practitioners
• Established for over 15 years • Dorevitch Collection centre on site
Phone 9869 2000 Level 1/391 St Kilda Road (Between Domain Rd & Toorak Rd) e: info@phm.org.au www.skrmc.com.au 8am – 6pm Mon – Fri, Sat 9 – 11am Consultation by appointment only 24
Include physical exercise in your daily routine.
Quit smoking
It’s important to keep healthy in winter, and here are a few tips to help you through: •
reduce sitting time in front of the television or computer.
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St Kilda Road Medical Centre
Phone 9869 2030 Level 1/391 St Kilda Rd (Between Domain Rd & Toorak Rd) e: physio@phm.org.au www.skrphysio.com.au Mon – Fri 8am – 6pm Consultation by appointment only
Q: I am really embarrassed about having bad breath, especially because I am a sales consultant and deal with clients face to face. What can I do about it? A: Thank you so much for your
question. This can sometimes be perceived as an embarrassing problem but in fact you are not alone and it is an issue that many people face.
Bad breath, or Halitosis as it is clinically known, is a common condition caused by bacteria that live within the surface of the tongue and in the throat. The best form of treatment for your bad breath will depend on the underlying cause. These causes can include smoking, dry mouth, dental infections and nasal or sinus infections. The easiest way you can prevent it is by having good oral hygiene, including brushing, flossing and tongue
cleaning. Other treatments may include mouthwashes, nasal spray or antibiotics.
A quick fix for bad breath that I recommend is to always keep your mouth hydrated. This can be by drinking water or by chewing sugar-free gum. Chewing sugar-free gum is beneficial as it produces natural saliva that cleans your mouth and it also has a scent that can mask the bad breath for short periods of time. A simple way to test if you have bad breath is to lick the back of your hand and smell it. It may sound strange but this will provide you with the chance to smell what is happening inside your mouth and take the appropriate course of action. If bad breath is something you are worried about or would like more advice on then do not hesitate to make an
appointment with a Dentist or Hygienist who can identify the underlying causes you are experiencing and find a solution that works for you.
HEALTH
Ask Dr John
Dr John Hagiliassis is the principal dentist at Freedom Dental Spa, a long standing dental practice serving the city of Port Phillip and Melbourne for over 30 years and offers high quality dentistry and six star service in a relaxing spa like environment. If you have a dental question for Dr John, please email info@freedomdental.com.au with Ask Dr John in the subject line. Freedom Dental Spa Phone: (03) 9867 5555 Website: www.FreedomDental.com.au Email: info@freedomdental.com.au
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Property Flashback The national Gallery of Victoria By Costa Rolfe
Founded in May of 1861 – just ten years after Victoria was deemed an independent colony – the National Gallery of Victoria has enjoyed its current St Kilda Road aspect since 1968. Prior to that, the NGV was housed in the State Library building, until its voracious appetite for hanging space (a trait shared by its grim neighbour, the Old Melbourne Gaol) eventually saw esteemed Melbourne architects Roy Grounds, Frederick Romberg and Robin Boyd commissioned to create a brand new space in 1959.
As the architect in charge, Grounds was responsible for the creation of the gallery’s preliminary geometric designs. His partners, it would appear, were not on the same sketching-paper page, and expressed their criticism of the concept accordingly. Perhaps like the many masters whose works now adorn the gallery walls, Grounds did not take kindly to the critique. In fact, it created such an irreparable schism that Grounds eventually formally departed the firm to assume responsibility for the project. Needless to say, it appears that the separation of the three architects was neither as precise nor poignant as that of Frederick McCubbin’s acclaimed triptych The Pioneer, a cherished mainstay of the gallery’s Australian collection (now housed at the Ian Potter Centre at Fed Square). Despite the initial tumult regarding his plans, many of Grounds’ original architectural quirks remain the building’s most talked about elements today. The soaring, kaleidoscopic colour of the Great Hall is one. The iconic ‘water wall’ is another: enchanting urban waterfall to some, tacky fishmonger’s window to others. Grounds’ bluestone creation was polarising in more ways than one, having been both lauded and derided in architectural circles since the grand opening in August of 1968. Inspired by the palazzos of his earlier travels to Naples and Milan, Grounds’ completed vision consumed an entire city block and almost resembled a gigantic fortified castle – complete with surrounding moat. Within, the simple rectangular geometry was lauded for its precise comprehension of the rhythm and space so unique to the art-viewing experience. Three understated courtyards – the Sculpture, Bamboo and Playhouse – surprised first time visitors within, though two fell by the wayside upon the building’s 2003 redevelopment.
Much of the NGV’s early success can be attributed to the philanthropy of druggist, entrepreneur and art collector Alfred Felton, whose fortune contributed over 15,000 works to its collections. With no direct descendants, Felton wrote the ‘Felton Bequest’ into his will as a means of supporting culture and the arts in Victoria, with the NGV destined to become a most profound beneficiary upon Felton’s death in 1904. The Felton Bequest comprises much of the gallery’s core collection – including such names as Rembrandt, Manet, Monet, Turner and Tiepolo – and is estimated to be worth a staggering $2 billion. 26
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St Kilda Esplanade Market
Melbourne’s makers’ market by the sea. Enjoy more than 130 Stalls of handmade art and craft. New stalls are added to the market on a regular basis, so there is always something new to catch your eye.
Every Sunday10am-4pm, Upper Esplanade, St Kilda Victoria. www.stkildaesplanademarket.com.au