FEBRUARY 2012 Issue 64

DOCK SQUARE

Shannan Ponton Trainer of the Biggest Loser ‘Get your best body ever’

Japanese Festival returns to Docklands

Josh Horner Shines in ‘A Chorus Line’

Wellbeing in 2012 Our biggest guide ever!

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Welcome to our first issue for 2012, I hope your holiday break was enjoyable and has invigorated you to start the new year on a path of new beginnings.

This magazine has a distribution of 10,000 connecting businesses and residences in the Docklands, Southbank and parts of the City.

There have been many developments in the Docklands precinct, in particular the unveiling of the proposed plans for the Civic Hub and Docklands Library at Victoria Harbour, you can read all about the plans for Dock Square on page 10.

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11 Events this February 4-5 Open Space Strategy Draft 6 Dock Square 10 Sealight Pavilion 11 2012 Japanese Festival 12 Yarra’s Edge Development 13 Josh Horner – A Chorus Line 14 Opera in the Market 15 InBusiness Page 19 Shannan Ponton Exclusive interview 20 3008 Wellbeing Section 21-27 Grand Prix Exhibition 28

As our first issue for 2012, I am proud to welcome back our regular contributors

and welcome new contributors to our popular and expanding Wellbeing Section, all of which are respected professionals in their field and it is great to have them onboard. I have no doubt there is something of interest in these pages for everyone.

Our exclusive interview with The Biggest Loser trainer Shannan Ponton is a highlight as Shannan brings his tried and tested methods to the masses with his 8 Week Online Challenge.

On a more hands on level, we welcome d’luxe Health & Fitness as a regular contributor on all matters related to your health and wellbeing, I think we can all probably benefit from Cam’s article on page 23 after the holiday season!

It is exciting to get underway in 2012 and to be a part of promoting a fabulous part of Melbourne to those living and working within Docklands and to those outside the precinct.

Make 2012 your year to shine,

Biggest Loser Trainer, Shannan Ponton speaks exclusively to 3008Docklands about achieving ‘your best body ever’ as part of our bumper 3008 Wellbeing Section.

Lisa & the 3008 Team! editor@3008docklands.com.au

February 2012

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This Feb

Events

This Feb

17 Feb

Ditch the Desk

Funkin’ the Bay Summer of Love Edition

Docklands Corporate Challenge

2012 Melbourne Summer Boat Show

Ditch the Desk walking and fitness program, offers city workers a great activity to incorporate into their work schedule.

With sessions taking place in Docklands, customised group sessions are designed to suit those that have little or no experience in fitness, while still providing a challenge for those wanting to take their fitness further.

Group fitness also proves an effective tool in motivating each other to “Ditch the Desk” at lunchtime and attend sessions regularly each week.

Get yo’self down to the funkiest party in town… It’s the summer of love and we’re setting sail on a soulful journey into the 70’s when hair was big and moustaches were bigger. Get your groove on with eight of Melbourne’s finest DJs spinning funk, soul and disco across two levels aboard the Victoria Star. Get set for the most fun you’ll have this summer. All profits go to Australians for Cambodian Education & Happy Football Australia & Cambodia.

Kick start your workplace this year and get involved in weekly lunchtime sports competitions. Commencing this February, Active Melbourne City Sports offers soccer, netball, basketball and lawn bowls competitions at convenient locations to cater to the corporate community. Games are approximately thirty minutes in duration to ensure enough time to return to the office.

There’s no better way to motivate your workplace than through team sports and have a bit of fun in the meantime.

The 2012 Melbourne Summer Boat Show is set to be a bumper event with all types of boats open to the public to peruse, plus a wide range of on and off water activities for the entire family, including a half hour yacht ride run by the Trailerable Yacht Association and dinghy sailing with Yachting Victoria. Enjoy the boating lifestyle with many attractions free to the public with only a small charge to access the boats on the marina.

When: February – Get your group together More Info: www.melbournecitysports.ymca.org.au

Contact: mcs@ymca.org.au

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3 ~ 5 Feb

When: Friday 17 February, board 7.30pm, sail at 8pm.

Where: Victoria Star -Dock 9, Central Pier, Docklands Dress: 70’s - Look sharp! Bring a jacket.

Tickets: $45+bf www.greentix.com.au

When: Starting during February Competition details: visit the website To register: www.melbournecitysports.ymca.org.au

When: Friday 3rd to Sun 5th February Where: Waterfront City, Docklands Tickets & Info: www.biavic.com.au/miblf

Now Showing

SundAy 19 FEbRuARy 11Am – 6pm cOvENTRy STREET BETwEEN cLaRENdON aNd cEciL STREETS TakE THE 96 OR 112 TRaM FOR MORE dETaiLS viSiT scoutabout.com.au

19 Feb

Events

Until 26 Feb

THE SOUTH MELBOURNE STREET FAIR

4 ~ 12 Feb

South Melbourne 2012 St Kilda Festival Street Fair This project has been assisted by the Port Phillip city council through the Local Festivals Fund.

Theo Jansen’s STRANDBEEST

Yes, Prime Minister In 1982, Jonathan Lynn and Antony Jay penned the first episodes of Yes Minister for the BBC. It was an instant hit, twenty-five years later these brilliant wordsmiths have done it again. Yes, Prime Minister, the hilarious new stage play became London’s biggest comedy hit in decades. Starring Philip Quast and Mark Owen-Taylor, Yes, Prime Minister brings the riotous inner workings of Westminster to the Australian stage for the first time.

Not to be missed!

The South Melbourne Business Association (SMBA) will be hosting the first annual Scout About – South Melbourne Street Fair down Coventry Street. Showcasing the area’s unique characters, businesses and flavours; the main stage will feature live performances from revered Australian artists, Nick Barker and Dave Graney; demonstrations and local entertainment.

Featuring over 70 businesses from the local South Melbourne community, there will be delicious tastings, unique stalls and fun activities for the whole family to enjoy!

The first St Kilda Festival was held in 1980, a community owned event that continues to celebrate Australia’s contemporary music and culture. Today, St Kilda Festival has developed into Victoria’s largest annual free community event attracting more than 400,000 people annually. In 2012, St Kilda Festival will feature Indigenous festival, Yalukit Willam Ngargee, grassroots music program, Live N Local and the illustrious Festival Sunday with more than 150 artists performing across seven stages and more than 40 venues.

Fed Square presents the Australian premiere of Strandbeest, when the colossus Animaris Umerus, with its graceful rolling movements, roams Melbourne’s Fed Square plaza for the month of February.

Approximately twelve metres long, four metres high and two metres wide with wing-like sails, the wind-walking Strandbeest, could easily be mistaken for a prehistoric mammoth skeleton.

Strandbeest means “beach animals” in Dutch and eight Strandbeest ‘fossils’ will be on display in The Atrium displaying the fusion of art and engineering.

When: Sunday 19th of February Where: Coventry St - btw Clarendon & Cecil Sts. Further info: scoutabout.com.au

When: 4-12 February, 2012 Where: The Esplanade & various locations Further info: www.stkildafestival.com.au

When: Until 26 February, 2012 Where: Federation Square, Melbourne Cost: FREE

When: Throughout February Where: Comedy Theatre - 240 Exhibition Street, Melbourne Tickets: $35-$129 Bookings: Ticketmaster 1300 111 011 Web: www.yesprimeminister.com.au

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NEIGHBOURHOOD

You Said!

I read with interest your Dec/Jan article concerning the safety concerns with the taxi situation along Harbour Esplanade.

As a Docklands resident I am totally against the idea of converting metered parking spots into a taxi rank after 6.30pm just to satisfy the owner of Alumbra.

With residents and other business owners continually crying out about the lack of parking facilities in Docklands how does Mr Digby justify his call for the removal of public parking just to encourage more patrons to his venue? What about those who just want to visit the Docklands on a warm evening to stroll along the waterside?

Where would he have them park their cars?

A better solution would be to create a taxi rank on a section of the old tram lines with an inlet opposite the stadium and an exit close to central pier.

If Mr Digby is serious with his concerns for taxi parking reform, perhaps he would be happy to contribute to the cost of this type of taxi rank.

John Jackson Docklands If you have an opinion to share on this or any other topic please email editor@3008docklands. com.au, you may remain anonymous and 3008Docklands does not edit opinions expressed.

Community feedback sought on Open Space Strategy Draft Based on community consultation, the City of Melbourne has released the first draft of the Open Space Strategy, which was endorsed

by Council last November.

drivers including meeting the needs of a growing and changing residential and worker population, and responding to issues such as climate change.

Council now strongly encourages the community to review the draft and provide any further feedback before March 1st, 2012.

A key objective of the strategy is to plan Melbourne’s open space network to one that is within easy walking distance to the community, particular in areas of forecast population growth.

The draft Open Space Strategy provides the over arching framework and strategic direction for open space planning in the City of Melbourne for the next 15 years. It responds to key

Council will be conducting a number of informal ‘listening posts’ within Docklands and throughout the city to provide the community

with information and an opportunity to ask questions and provide feedback.

A copy of the draft Open Space Strategy, including an information leaflet, online feedback form and details of other community engagement activities can be found at www.melbourne.vic.gov.au/ openspace. Copies of the strategy will also be available at City of Melbourne Libraries.

The closing date for your comments to be registered is March 1st, 2012.

Preliminary report released for Melbourne City Council electoral representation review The Victorian Electoral Commission (VEC) recently released a preliminary report outlining options for the electoral structure for the City of Melbourne.

The VEC has considered a range of information, including public submissions, to form its recommendations for an electoral structure that will provide fair and equitable representation for the voters of the City of Melbourne.

As its preferred option, the VEC proposes that Melbourne City Council remain an unsubdivided municipality but recommends increasing the number of councillors.

In the VEC’s preferred model, the City is represented by nine councillors to be elected from the municipality at-large plus 6

the Lord Mayor and the Deputy Lord Mayor who are elected directly.

requested to do so in their formal submission.

Five alternative options are also being presented for public comment, including a selection of models featuring multi-councillor wards.

The preliminary report is available on the VEC website (vec.vic.gov.au) or by calling 131 VEC (131 832). Copies are also available from the Melbourne City Council at 120 Swanston Street.

The VEC welcomes responses to the preliminary report. All submissions must be made in writing and be received by 5.00 pm on Thursday, 23 February.

A public hearing will be held at 5.00 pm on Wednesday, 29 February at the Council Meeting Room, Level 2, Town Hall Administration Building, 120 Swanston Street, Melbourne. People can speak at the hearing if they have

A final report containing the VEC’s recommendation to the Minister for Local Government will be released on Wednesday, 21 March.

The Map illustrates the VEC preferred option for Melbourne City Council.

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Andrew MACLeod steps down as Committee for Melbourne CEO On January 17, Andrew MacLeod sent the following open letter to inform our readers of his decision to step down as CEO of the Committee for Melbourne.

I both respect and admire the drive members have to constantly enhance this city economically, socially and environmentally.

‘Earlier today Committee for Melbourne Chair George Pappas announced my decision to step down as CEO. I will be stepping down on March 23.

I am proud of the impact that members, the secretariat staff and Board have had.

Through the Melbourne Beyond 5 Million series the Committee has laid out a series of challenges and opportunities that confront the city. Issues of urban planning, density, infrastructure and social cohesion remain critical issues for Melbourne.

In the 27 years since its foundation, the Committee has proved itself to be a fantastic organization. It continues to play a significant role in the social and urban fabric of Melbourne.

In looking back, after a little over two years as CEO, I can say that I have thoroughly enjoyed my time working for Members of the Committee as their CEO. The Committee is a critical organisation to Melbourne.

During my tenure as CEO, I have come to understand the commitment and passion that CfM members have for this fine city.

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Amongst the highlights of my time in the chair have been the lobbying for and seeing the start of the Fishermans Bend redevelopment, establishing the grade separation task force, increasing the focus on the need for better planning, challenging those who object to population growth, pointing out the ‘decreasing density of Melbourne’ as dangerous and an increased

focus on reviving Melbourne’s international education sector.

Establishing the ‘Insight and Influence’ series of leading speakers to have leading business thinkers fill the vacuum in paucity of public debate has been a new and powerful area for the Committee and its members. Securing for Melbourne the UN’s new Social Investment secretariat can help strengthen Melbourne’s growing international reputation. Finally, strengthening the administrative and financial footing of the Committee has been an important focus over the last couple of years.

Challenges remain for Melbourne and Australia. Whilst the country is in a great position for the future, the nation must meet the challenge to switch our public discourse from a negative one, to one based on the strengths and opportunities this

country has. Making Australia positive again is a challenge that all people must take on.

For Melbourne, having achieved the ‘World’s Most Liveable City’ accolade in 2011, the future challenge is to maintain and enhance Melbourne’s liveability.

With the ongoing support of members, staff and board of Committee for Melbourne, I believe the city can maintain its ranking.‘ Andrew MacLeod

By Lisa Quittner School holidays are often exhausting and expensive for parents thinking of new ways to entertain the kids, but Docklands is continuously emerging as a great destination for family fun for Melburnians.

Over December and January it was great to see Docklands come alive with Christmas and New Year celebrations, markets, extended Harbour Town shopping hours and of course, the fun and excitement found throughout the year at Wonderland Fun Park where the kids literally, were having a ball!

The latest highlight at Wonderland Fun Park is the installation of the Walk On Water

NEIGHBOURHOOD

Who said you can’t walk on water at Docklands?

Balls, an ongoing attraction that is available throughout the summer and beyond. The smiles, laughter and enjoyment streaming from children of varying ages was absolutely priceless, and the cost was very reasonable in comparison to similar attractions I have seen in Melbourne or interstate in recent times.

Wonderland Fun Park is a major draw card for the precinct and for good reason – quality entertainment, location and $5 all day parking for a day of unlimited fun.

Visit www.wonderlandfunpark.com.au or Call 9602 1311

2012 ISU World Junior Short Track Speed Skating Championships For the first time in sporting history, Docklands will be hosting the world’s elite junior short track speed skating championships, competing on ice for medals in distances including the 500m, 1000m, 1500m, and the Men’s and Ladies relay.

The three day spectacle will take place at Medibank Icehouse from 24-26 February 2012, tickets are on sale now.

Three day passes are also available for purchase.

For further information visit www.2012jwcmelbourne.com Or Medibank Icehouse – www.icehouse.com.au

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COVER STORY

Dock Square

Plans for Docklands Civic Hub and Library unveiled Artists Impression

Places Victoria Chairman Peter Clarke said this was the first of what would be a series of announcements over the coming months which would focus on the provision of community infrastructure.

Other Key Features:

“This proposed civic hub will continue to build a sense of place in Docklands, bringing life and soul to this growing community,” Mr Clarke said.

• Outdoor reading area

Throughout 2011, City of Melbourne and Places Victoria sought input from the Docklands community to inform planning, development and community activities over the next decade.

• Constructed from a combination of engineered timber and reclaimed hardwood

Lord Mayor Robert Doyle said the location of the proposed building was ideal and would be the cornerstone for a range of community infrastructure to be delivered in this part of Docklands.

On the 15th of December, plans were unveiled for the long awaited, proposed civic hub including an estimated $12.7 million library for Docklands.

Set to be delivered through a unique partnership model comprising Places Victoria, the City of Melbourne and Lend Lease, the centrepiece of this proposed civic hub, to be known as Dock Square, is a library and community centre.

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The Docklands Library and Community Centre will be a three storey building, 56 metres in length and 18.5 metres wide and was designed by architects Clare Design and Hayball. The hub is designed to become a meeting place where the Docklands community can access a range of resources and activities, and actively participate in community life.

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To be located at the intersection where Collins Street will meet Bourke Street, the proposed library and community centre will be accessible by tram, walking, cycling and via street connections, it will importantly reinforce the precinct’s environmental credentials by creating one of Melbourne’s most sustainable civic landmarks.

Minister for Planning Matthew Guy said the plans demonstrated strong, long-term partnerships between state and local government and the private sector, a key ingredient for any urban renewal project.

“These plans for a new civic hub for Docklands propose a centre point for the Docklands community, providing a place for culture, learning and recreation.

This is the type of community infrastructure required to position Docklands as a place for people and a key harbourside destination in the future,” Mr Guy said.

“This proposed building is not just a piece of architecture in terms of sustainability and design, it is an important piece of urbanism.

This is what the city has been trying to advocate for in Docklands, buildings and places that work for people.” Cr Doyle said.

Managing Director of Lend Lease’s development business in Australia David Rolls said Dock Square, in particular the proposed library and community centre, would help define the character of Victoria Harbour and wider Docklands by bringing life to the heart of the precinct.

“Over the past two years we have been refining the Victoria Harbour vision and have placed a strong emphasis on creating vibrant, activated and appealing places for residents, workers and visitors,” Mr Rolls said.

“Dock Square will have the ability to evolve over time to suit the diverse needs of its users.”

• Interactive, high digital learning environment • Community multi-purpose meeting rooms • Culture and exhibitions • Technology hub

• Advanced passive ventilation scheme optimising natural ventilation • Design conducive to the surrounding waterfront landscape • Shelter at Dock Square while providing views to the harbour • Greater amenity will be available to library patrons with the surrounding services, facilities, shopping, food and beverage, offices and residential neighbourhoods Construction of the library and community centre is anticipated to commence in April 2012, subject to planning approval, the project duration is estimated at 18 months, due for completion by mid 2013.

At print time, no further information was available but 3008Docklands will keep readers up to date as developments unfold.

On completion of Dock Square $4.5 billion will have been invested in the development of the Victoria Harbour Precinct at Docklands.

The Sealight Pavilion situated at Harbour Esplanade is the outcome from the collaboration of Monash University’s Department of Architecture, Grimshaw Architects and Norwegian-based Rintala Eggertsson Architects, renowned for their critical approach concerning society and nature in the development of their designs.

The structure was designed and constructed by second and fourth year Monash architecture students under the guidance of Dr John Sadar of the Department of Architecture along with the support of Places Victoria as a place to ‘meet, to escape the elements or to simply witness the passage of time’.

The Sealight Pavilion is a site-specific installation using reclaimed timber materials to amplify the natural phenomena of sea and sky, while offering a place of shelter from the wind, sun or rain. A perfect spot on the waterfront to take in the view and watch the boats sail in and out, or perhaps a central location to meet friends along the Esplanade.

According to Dr Sadar, the students found it inspiring to work alongside Eggertsson and Rintala, whose knowledge, guidance and support was integral to the success of the project.

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Docklands’ Sealight Pavilion where sky and water meet

“The project enabled the students to advance their architectural knowledge through practice, akin to how a musician learns through performance. The opportunity to work alongside practising architects was an invaluable experience for the students as they move forward in their studies and embark on a professional career,’ Dr Sadar said.

The project was funded by Monash University’s Linkage for Learning and Teaching Grants Scheme.

‘EAST OF EDEN: BEYOND BALI’ East of Eden: Beyond Bali showcases some rarely seen exquisite artefacts from the Eastern Islands of the Indonesian Archipelago. The artefacts include textiles, sculptures and numerous other objects. East of Eden: Beyond Bali is the fifth Exhibition by the Museum of Indonesian Arts Inc. and the first for 2012.

East of Eden: Beyond Bali is presented by the dynamic Museum of Indonesian Arts Inc. in the Cinema Room at the Hub@Docklands. The Consul General for the Republic of Indonesia for Victoria and Tasmania will open the exhibition.

at the opening and at 3 pm on Saturday 4 February 2012.

The Committee members of the Museum of Indonesian Arts Inc. will attend the exhibition, open daily: 10am-8pm (including weekends) and will be delighted to answer any questions relating to it.

When: Until 12 February Where: Cinema Room, The Hub@ Docklands – 80 Harbour Esplanade, Docklands Contact: Halina Nowicka 9525 2683

East of Eden: Beyond Bali includes stunning dance performances February 2012

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NEIGHBOURHOOD

Japanese Summer Festival returns to Docklands The Japanese Summer Festival returns to Docklands on Saturday 11th of February 2012. The first Festival was held in February 2010 and was a huge

success with over 5,000 attendees.

The following year, in 2011, there were more than 10,000 attendees, double that of the previous year.

The Japanese Summer Festival, known as “Natsu-Matsuri” in Japan, is an annual festival held during summer all across the country where people flock to soak up the carnival atmosphere and take part in activities such as the “Bon Odori” dance performed by dancers in Yukatas.

This year’s festival at Docklands will feature a Bon Odori dance as well as many other special performances, including a professional Taiko Drumming group, and a Sumo demonstration.

The Festival is a community-based event for everyone and anyone with a love of Japan and Japanese culture. Everyone can join in the Bon Odori dance, which is

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easy to learn, and if dancing isn’t your thing, then you can just relax and enjoy taking in the atmosphere while tasting the many varieties of Japanese snacks, foods and drinks, playing traditional Japanese games and browsing through the different stalls selling Japanese items such as kimonos and anime goods.

The day will also include a raffle with many fabulous prizes to be won, including a return trip for two to Japan, a car GPS system from a Japanese company and more!

When: Sunday 11 February from 4pm - 8pm Where: Waterfront City Piazza, Docklands Further Information: www.fest.jcci-jsm.org.au

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Another key piece of the Yarra’s Edge precinct in Docklands will be developed with a $217 million residential apartment building.

“Yarra’s Edge continues to provide for sustained investment and growth for Melbourne in an area that is increasingly becoming a new urban hub.

Planning Minister Matthew Guy announced on January 20th that a permit had been granted for the development of Tower 6, to be named ARRAY, as announced by Mirvac recently and situated at 92-100 Lorimer Street, which will comprise 205 apartments, ground floor space for cafes, restaurants and shops.

“I congratulate the Department of Planning and Community Development, Places Victoria, VicRoads and Melbourne City Council for their collaborative efforts in working through the application,” Mr Guy said.

The site is located between Tower 5 to the east and Tower 8 and Point Park to the west.

The 39-storey development includes a 5 star energy rated building, the incorporation of urban art, landscaping and ground floor activities including a neighbourhood community centre.

“As Docklands enters its second decade, the Yarra’s Edge development builds upon its premier location with a waterfront lifestyle in close proximity to Southbank and the CBD.

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Yarra’s Edge continues to grow

For further information on the development visit: www.dpcd.vic.gov.au/planning/permits.

Registrations of Interest regarding ARRAY are Now Open Following in the footsteps of renowned buildings the Melburnian and T5, Mirvac plans to soon launch its newest residential offering at Yarra’s Edge - Array. Its most prestigious waterfront project to date, Array will offer a new level of customisation for residences, twin multi-level Penthouses, marina berths and unrivalled views.

Registrations of interest are now being taken at arraybymirvac.com

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JOSH HORNER - A CHORUS LINE

josh horner A CHORUS LINE Opens this february

By Lisa Quittner Finally, the highly anticipated Australian production of the Broadway smash and winner of 9 Tony Awards and a Pultizer Prize, A Chorus Line (ACL) opens in Melbourne on February 4th for a strictly limited season of just 35 performances. Josh Horner heads the Australian line up of astounding talent performing in the longest running musical theatre production in history, and with all the right credentials to do so.

Josh Horner began taking dance classes as a 6 year old to aid his asthma. A natural born dancer, by the age of 12 Josh was training under the direction of Australian dance legends, David Atkins and Sheree da Costa. Josh continued to earn respect and accolades and graduated with Honours from the Australian Ballet School in Melbourne and was instantly offered a contract with the Australian Ballet.

Over decades of hard work and dedication to his art, Josh Horner has won a Helpmann Award amid many honours and was a judge on the 2011 series of ‘Dancing with the Stars’. Treading the boards internationally, Josh has performed in numerous Broadway productions including Dirty Dancing, Billy Elliott, Guys and Dolls, and now in the role of Broadway director Zach, in the Australian production of A Chorus Line.

3008Docklands spoke with the effervescent and highly talented, Josh Horner.

In short, A Chorus Line is the story of 17 dancers all vying for one of 8 life changing roles, how closely does this story reflect your own rise as an internationally recognised dancer and choreographer?

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To be honest, it is closely connected to my own life. I recently watched ACL the movie with Michael Douglas and the documentary ‘Every Little Step’ which covers the process of finding the new cast for the revival of the show on Broadway, and both of these just bring me to tears. It sounds silly, but I can identify with all the characters.

There are also so many issues that ACL brings up that are still relevant and exist for dancers today. The issues of sexuality in the industry through to plastic surgery, we are always trying to better ourselves to get noticed, not that I have had plastic surgery, but these are the realities of this industry.

For every character in ACL, we know someone like them, or we have thought or behaved like them and it is that familiarity that rips at my heart strings. ACL is the old classic – a show within a show.

The Australian production of A Chorus Line has stirred up a lot of excitement and anticipation, as the longest running American musical in history. What do audiences love about ACL, is it the notion that dreams can come true?

Totally, it’s the quintessential Broadway musical. There are so many shows now like Idol, X Factor and even Glee to a point that is all about musical theatre and auditions.

In an audition you are looking for validation, taking yourself through the most nerve racking experience and really exposing yourself, trying to outdo everyone else to get that job. The feeling you get when you win the part is just the biggest rush of adrenalin you can imagine.

A Chorus Line personifies the whole industry that musical theatre is. The show is about

people trying to succeed, which is what audiences love to watch.

Did you have to audition for the part of Broadway director, Zach?

Yes, I did. The producers had contacted my agent expressing some interest and to gauge whether I was interested in auditioning for that particular part, which is unusual as normally you audition to present yourself. I think from seeing me on ‘Dancing with the Stars’ I already had a figure in the public eye that basically resembled the character of Zach, as I am also a choreographer.

I call myself ‘bi-oceanal’ as I live in both L.A and Australia but at the time I was in L.A, so with the help of a friend filming, we hired a studio and an acting coach to go through the scenes and I put 2 scenes down on YouTube and sent it to the producers, director and choreographers. Two weeks later I received the great news that I had the part of Zach.

In a world, where celebrities are made on reality shows in 5 minutes, are real ‘stars’ born or can they be made?

In reality, a real star is born and they work their way to the top. However, in the world we live in today we can make stars, but it’s not always about their talent, it’s about their brand and their profile. If I put on a Justin Bieber suit and walked around the main streets in Melbourne, I could probably win some fans over that are carried away by the hype.

I find this quite difficult as a 32 year old and I discuss this quite often with my friends.

We were the generation that didn’t have dance TV shows around and now, especially in America you have these 16 year olds that are booked on conventions and on judging panels and they get paid appearance fees to just turn up to competitions and dance performances. They get paid a lot more than I would with my years of experience and it’s only because they have been on something like ‘So You Think You Can Dance’.

When I was growing up, a person in a musical was in their mid 30’s and all they

did was musical theatre, performing 8 live shows a week. Living in America, I look at Broadway performers and it is still the same, they are real, they go to classes every morning, they are constantly perfecting their art everyday without doing TV appearances.

Of course, I don’t want to sound hypocritical as a feel very blessed and I appreciate the little bit of notoriety that I have gained from being on ‘Dancing with the Stars’ which was instrumental in helping me get this role in ACL, but the difference is I am also a dancer that has performed 8 shows a week from the age of 19 to 30.

Do you have a favourite number or part in the show?

I can’t wait for the opening number -those first few chords, as soon as I hear them it just strikes me, I am in the ‘that show’, the ultimate Broadway classic. This is a really prestigious role to play and I have prepared to be the best I can out there with a great cast. The last show I did was Billy Elliott on Broadway, so I am so excited to be ‘treading the boards’ again in here in Australia. I am an Australian and an Aussie at heart and this is where it all began for me and it’s just brilliant, I just can’t wait for A Chorus Line to open!

Don’t miss A Chorus Line When: From 4 February 2012 Venue: Her Majesty’s Theatre Bookings: Ticketek 1300 795 012 More info: www.achorusline.com.au

Fruit stalls and forklifts make way for Melbourne’s best food, wine and the greatest sounds of opera and musical theatre when St Vincent’s and Australian Music Events present Opera in the Market in March.

Opera in the Market is a true feast for the senses and it’s all for a good cause, with the net proceeds supporting St Vincent‘s Cancer Centre.

Guests will experience Queen Victoria Market like never before, when Australian Music Events transforms K Shed into a concert hall.

The superb acoustics, staging, lighting and sound create an ideal backdrop for a thrilling performance of classical, contemporary and operatic favourites.

of delectable tasting plates on offer— and you can even take the guest chefs’ favourite recipes home with you! And a great Melbourne dining experience wouldn’t be complete without a selection of the best Victorian wines and microbrews to complement your culinary choices.

Acclaimed opera soloists, soprano Elena Xanthoudakis and tenor Roy Best, will be joined by special guest James Morrison, the Alpha Sinfonia orchestra and a 100-voice choir conducted by Guy Noble.

Opera in the Market is a featured event of the Melbourne Food and Wine Festival, and is staged on two nights, Monday 19 March and Wednesday 21 March, 5.30pm–10.30pm —we can’t think of a better way to celebrate the end of the amazing gastronomic journey that is the Melbourne Food and Wine Festival.

Before the performance and during interval, guests can explore the Food and Wine Trail—all tickets come with special ‘market dollars’ that can be used to sample gourmet treats along the trail. Iconic Melbourne restaurants and caterers including The Point Albert Park Lake, MoVida, Estelle Bar & Kitchen, St Katherine’s and Fred and Ginger Catering will have a range

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Opera in the Market 2012

For more information and details of where to buy tickets visit www.operainthemarket.com.au Images from Opera in the Market 2011 courtesy of Fred and Ginger Catering and St Vincent’s Foundation (Marcel Aucar©)

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By Tom Elliott Since the mid ‘80s, it has been government policy to promote locally manufactured goods using the ‘Made In Australia’ label.

Then Labor Prime Minister Bob Hawke claimed to believe passionately in local manufacturing, even though he and Treasurer Keating dismantled many of the protectionist walls that kept imported goods out.

In 2012, however, local manufacturing appears to be a dying sector. Former Industry Minister Kim Carr has recently visited Detroit cap-in-hand to beg both General Motors and Ford for the future of the Australian car making industry.

And multinational food giant Heinz has just closed its last sauce making facility in Australia, meaning that from now on all of its local sauce products will be sources (pardon the pun) from New Zealand.

Whether one examines cars, foodstuffs or clothing, the combination of both high Australian wage rates and the strong Aussie Dollar means that it’s becoming easier to import goods than make them here. Is it possible, however, that a deeper malaise has hit ‘Made In Australia’ – that is, the problem that Australian consumers no longer care about the origin of what they buy?

Consider the following evidence regarding the car industry. Up until the late 1980s, locally manufactured cars accounted for over half the Australian market, whereas now the figure is a bit under 15%.

And once you strip out fleet and government sales, it rapidly becomes apparent that only one in 20 private car buyers chooses to part with their hard earned for an Australian made vehicle.

With clothing, it’s now virtually impossible to dress oneself from head to toe in domestically manufactured attire. While it can be argued that government policy in the form of tariff cuts is to blame for this state of affairs, the reality is that the Australian consumer simply doesn’t care anymore where their clobber is made – they just want it to look good and not cost too much.

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Food is perhaps the last major product category for which the ‘Made In Australia’ tag still has real meaning. It’s one thing for consumers happily to buy Chinese t-shirts, but quite another to source their meat, fruit and veg from the same place.

Unlike Australia, China is viewed with suspicion when it comes to issues like food standards, use of pesticides, environmental pollution and accurate labelling of products. For these reasons, local food producers should be at a considerable advantage to their foreign competitors.

need to reassess soon their lackadaisical attitude to country of origin. Otherwise our supermarkets will go the way of our car dealerships and clothing stores, ie be filled predominantly with stuff from overseas.

Yet if the recent decision of Heinz is anything to go by, Australian consumers

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FINANCE

The golden rules of investment

By Andrew Hewison At times of severe market fluctuation, investors lose sight of the basic rules of successful investment that have been proven time and time again over the past century.

When markets boom everyone is a buyer and when markets plummet, everyone is a seller – all the strategic planning disappears and emotion takes over; these are the illogical factors of “fear and greed” which can prove to be extremely damaging to the long-term investor. All that is certain is that at times markets will fall but they will always recover and go on to exceed their former values.

I thought it timely to re-visit the golden rules of intelligent and informed investment which, I would argue, are ultimately successful and virtually fail safe.

Rule 1: Set your strategy and stick to it All investment should be based on a strategic plan. That plan should take numerous factors into account looking at short and long term objectives. The notion that investors should become overweight in cash or growth investments according to an emotional reaction to market fluctuations is in direct contrast to the basis of intelligent investment – buy low and sell high.

Rule 2: Don’t speculate; always invest in quality assets Speculation is tantamount to gambling but in investment terms “If it sounds too good to be true it probably is”. Quality assets will always reflect their fundamental value or, in times of market turmoil, will always regain their fundamental value when markets normalise.

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Rule 3: Employ disciplined portfolio re-balance

that income falls proportionately.

Once an investment strategy has been designed to achieve specific objectives, it is imperative that portfolios are regularly re-balanced back to the original strategic parameters. This effectively means that when markets fall, it is the time to buy quality assets at discount prices.

A look at short term history

Recent media articles have pronounced the end of the “buy and hold” theory - that is buy quality assets and never sell them.

I would clarify by saying that “buy and hold” is appropriate in respect to retaining quality assets but that does not mean that investors should not sell quality assets to keep in proportion to other assets as part of the re-balance process. This effectively locks in profits from relative out-performance.

Rule 4: Focus on return fundamentals Investments have two types of earning characteristics – income and growth.

Income relates to short term performance and growth relates to long term performance. At times when markets fall in value, it does not necessarily mean

• Investors who sold out of the share market in 2007-08 missed out on 34% recovery in 2009. Investors who re-balanced in 2007-08 purchased quality assets at bargain prices.

• Interest rates have been at historical low levels since 2008. Investors who fled to cash made poor income returns and no growth: investors who re-balanced retained dividend rates and purchased very attractive income streams through under-valued assets.

With market recovery imminent, those who have held their nerve and focused on the fundamentals have already been rewarded with attractive income rates and are set to reap the benefit of further market recovery.

Andrew Hewison is Director and a Certified Financial Planner with Hewison Private Wealth and a regular 3008 Docklands Contributor: Level 4, 102 Albert Road, South Melbourne Ph: 9682 1900 Web: www.hewison.com.au

WIN Name: Craig Langenfeld, James Halprin & Steve Elliott.

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Your Business in a Nutshell? We’re the leader in Agile application lifecycle management (ALM) software and Agile coaching solutions.

A successful business needs? A compelling vision that aligns the business, stakeholder and customer interests.

Whose brain would you like to pick? Jeff Bezos.

What is your definition of success in business?

Creating an environment where passionate people love to work and create differentiated and compelling product and / or service offerings for their customers.

What inspires you: Entrepreneurs that can create a sustainable business from scratch.

Biggest mistake business owners can make: Trying to do it all themselves rather than leveraging the talents and experience of their team.

Words of advice: It’s not a straight line between A and B, create your own reality and don’t be afraid of taking risks along the way.

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What is your key goal for the next 5 years? To enjoy what we do and help build great businesses.

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Everyone has an opinion on what makes a great brand. For my money, your brand is the result of the promises you keep, and if you want to move past decoration and build a brand that lasts here are 5 “must do’s” that will help you get there.

#1 Purpose

The dreaded “why are we here” question.

No matter what kind of organisation you are, or how big you are, your purpose is the foundation of your brand. The enduring reason you are doing what you are doing. It never changes (even though the what and how you do it will).

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#5 Keep your promises.

All of them - even the small ones. If you can’t do it don’t say it and if you say it, do it. Period. This one is the ball-game. No amount of purpose, values, discipline and expectations will matter if you don’t keep your promises. That’s the secret sauce of every great brand.

Michel Hogan is an independent brand advisor and advocate. You can contact her at michel@brandology.com.au or follow her on twitter @michelhogan.

#2 Core Values.

Alongside your purpose, the core values your organisation hold, drive everything you do and the way you do it. The important thing is that they have to be authentic. Forget the top 10 that nearly everyone lists and look for the things you truly believe and would not trade in no matter what.

#3 Discipline.

The key to a successful brand result is to be disciplined and consistent. Is customer service your thing, or innovative products, or best quality? Whatever it is, align everything you do around that ethos and deliver, deliver, deliver, every time, all year long. No distractions!

#4 Expectations.

The most dangerous mythology for business is that you have to delight your customers. You can only raise the bar so high and what then? Set the expectations you can meet and then MEET them - every time, whatever they are.

NETWORKING EVENTs If you’re up for a FREE night of learning, networking, canapés & drinks then you’ll love these Business Shorts events. Bring your cards and meet other business owners, entrepreneurs and professionals in a relaxed environment.

Come along and expand your network!

How Small Businesses Can Use Crowdsourcing Date: Wednesday 8th February 2012 Address: Servcorp 140 William Street, Melbourne Time: 5:30pm - 7pm Speaker: Jason Sew Hoy, Chief Operating Officer, 99designs RSVP: www.servcorpaus.eventbrite.com

Future Competitive Landscape for Small Business Date: Thursday 22nd March 2012 Address: Servcorp 710 Collins Street Docklands Time: 5:30pm - 7pm Speaker: Paul Higgins, Emergent Futures The effects of technology, trust and transparency are altering the competitive landscape that small to medium sized businesses will be operating in over the next 5-10 years. Paul will look at how these drivers of change are affecting relationships with customers, suppliers and competitors and also driving new competition from areas not previously regarded as a source of competition.

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By Lisa Quittner Sometimes losing can make you a winner.

There is something awesomely inspiring about watching The Biggest Loser contestants transform from couch potatoes to fit, buff and invigorated individuals, bursting with pride, health and sense of achievement. Now, we all have the opportunity to transform as The Biggest Loser trainer, Shannan Ponton puts his tried and tested formula for weight loss and fitness into a new 8 week online challenge to help achieve your ‘best body ever’!

of the 8 week online challenge translated online?

That’s the personal training side of it; the science of training is pretty rudimentary, I can write down the sets and reps and the intensity that I want people to train at but that doesn’t get people motivated, so we have two meetings each week online. Every Monday we have a lesson on varying topics covering diet, nutrition, motivation and getting your head in the right place, overcoming emotional eating and setting goals and that weekly lesson is

Are you up for the Challenge?

3008 Exclusive with The Biggest Loser trainer, Shannan Ponton It was a sweet treat indeed to talk with Shannan, the man on our TV screens is as passionate and genuine about health and wellbeing in reality, as he is on reality TV. Shannan, who is the 8 week online challenge most suited to?

The program is suited to absolutely anyone.

Over the six years that I have been on The Biggest Loser it has been proven that my formula is the winning formula, with five out of the past six winners coming from my team. The diet my contestants go on from day one when they are in excess of 200kgs is exactly the same as the diet they follow to maintain their weight.

We know that formula works, it’s tried and tested and it has taken me 20 years to refine it.

Finally, I can get that formula out en mass, but still keep some control and structure with the online challenge.

You have a very dynamic personality working with people, how is the motivational aspect

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20 minutes long where I get to be ‘dynamic Shannan’ as I present the lesson and this is what I am extremely passionate about.

On Wednesdays we have a live online meeting on topics that are specific to that week. If there is a pattern emerging on the forum I address that directly in a 15 minute webinar. I am then available online for an hour to answer questions that relate to the meeting or specific problems to work around such as injuries and things that come up during this type of challenge.

We have just finished the first 8 week online challenge and it worked out so well, the girl that won lost over 20% of her body weight in 8 weeks! The results and transformations were amazing and it’s just wonderful.

You have your personal life, your public life with numerous professional commitments, a book ‘Harden Up’ that has recently been released, while series 7 of the Biggest Loser is underway, as well as commencing the 8

week online challenge, what is your response to people who say ‘I just don’t have the time to commit to a fitness regime’?

You have got to make time, you have got to make health your lifestyle priority otherwise you are going to go through this life with regrets and one of our mantra’s on the 8 week online challenge is ‘no regrets’. This life is not a dress rehearsal, this is your life and one of the philosophies of the challenge is to learn to be happy in the moment.

What happens after the 8 week online challenge, is there ongoing support and information available?

It’s up to the individual, they can choose to continue on their own if they think they have learnt enough, or they can join in the next challenge.

The challenge itself costs $150 for 2 months; in Sydney the going rate for personal training is about $100 a session, for the cost of 1 ½ personal training sessions you get two months of daily exercise programs, 2 months of menu plans, 2 months of recipes and 2 months of support. The other option is to join The Biggest Loser Online Club and monitor that way.

You need to embrace the lifestyle changes you learn on the challenge and live them for the rest of your life.

After The Biggest Loser Finale each year there are always comments that rapid weight loss cannot be maintained and that slow and steady is the only sustainable method for long term success, how do you respond to those comments?

I believe that sentiment comes from a place of underachievers. We don’t use any drugs, secret potions, powders or medicines or anything like that on The Biggest Loser, there are no tricks, just hard work and good diet.

It’s all real, if people can commit to 2-3 hours of exercise everyday and they can monitor their diet and be disciplined, anyone can achieve the results of The Biggest Loser contestants.

We don’t hand pick the contestants because we think they are going to get the best results, we pick the people who are literally the biggest losers, who have failed every diet and nutritional plan and have never been able to get results.

We don’t pick the people we think will be great, we pick the people who really need our help.

Where did your life in health and fitness begin, did you ever have weight issues as a child?

Absolutely not, that’s probably the reason I am a trainer. This is how I have spent my entire life; I was brought up with a lifestyle that centred on health, fitness and good living. My parents still come to my classes at the local gym.

My parents also knew how to say no when I was a kid and taught me that a treat meal was a ‘treat’, and that being active and healthy is an important part of life.

I am by no means genetically blessed, to this day I have to watch what I eat and I have to train hard to maintain my health, which is what I have been doing for as long as I can remember.

Junk food tastes just as good to me as to anyone else, but I know what the consequences are and it’s not worth it.

What would you say is the most common misconception or myth about losing weight and gaining fitness?

That there is an easy way to do it, there is no easy way. It takes consistency, commitment and determination. If you want to make changes in your life, something has to change.

Harden up and start making the right choices!

Shannan’s next 8 week online challenge starts on March 19th, 2012 visit www.shannanchallenge.com to sign up.

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HERBAL HEALING

By Nicole Hutcheson - Kinesiology Practitioner & Instructor If you are looking for something to do with the kids during the holidays, while at the same time take advantage of the warm weather we have been having lately, why not think about getting into the garden. Of course, outdoor space is not something we all have an abundance of in Docklands, so why not start by planting a herb garden on your balcony or courtyard.

Herbs are easy to grow and maintain, can be grown in a pot so they don’t take up much room, and smell beautiful on a warm summer’s day. There are many benefits to growing your own herbs.

Fresh herbs not only make your food look and taste better, they can also improve your health. As a Kinesiologist, I am always looking for the most natural

products I can find, and you can’t get much more natural then fresh herbs you have grown yourself. Here are some of my favourites.

Basil has been known for thousands of years for its medicinal quality. When eaten, it is said to relieve headaches, anxiety and mild depression, stomach upsets as well as aid digestion. Put a handful of fresh leaves into a cup of boiling water, let it infuse for 20 minutes, and dab on the mixture to treat acne. You can also rub dry leaves on insect bites to reduce itching and inflammation. Perfect if you don’t want to use harsh chemicals on your skin.

Mint is listed in one of the first published medical texts of the 1800’s as a stomach soother. When eaten, or drunk as a tea, it can aid anxiety, stress, act as a digestive aid, relieve cramps,

motion sickness, morning sickness and insomnia. It can be used externally to relieve itchy skin. By putting fresh leaves into a bowl of boiling water and inhaling the steam, you can reduce the severity of headaches, coughs, colds, lung and nasal congestion.

Rosemary was used by nurses in World War II as an antiseptic. The ancient Chinese and Romans used it to relieve respiration and gastrointestinal issues.

Rosemary stimulates the circulatory, digestive and nervous systems.

Today, Herbalists recommend Rosemary for headaches, indigestion and to gargle infused water to treat bad breath.

Drunk as a tea it can settle an upset stomach, or can be used as a hair rinse to combat dandruff.

Nicole Hutcheson is a highly skilled Professional Kinesiology Practitioner and an internationally qualified Instructor. Nicole has been a Docklands resident for 6 years and is a regular 3008 contributor.

If you would like to make an appointment with Nicole, please call 9819 6835 or email nicole@chikinesiology.com.au

Thyme can be drunk in a tea and used as a cough remedy, and a digestive aid. It was used as an antiseptic in the time of the plague, and herbalists recommend a Thyme stuffed pillow to help with insomnia. And maybe best of all, it is said to counter the effects of ageing.

SING to YOUR HEART’S CONTENT AT GLEE CLUB At Glee Club, it doesn’t matter if your voice is fit, rusty or never brought out in public before, everyone can have a sing. Just rock up to the Butterfly Club, grab yourself a drink at the bar and join in singing some of the best pop music on the planet.

It’s Melbourne’s hippest sing-a-long choir where there are no solos, no microphones and no commitment to come every week.

2012 marks Glee Club’s seventh year at the Butterfly Club located in South Melbourne and over that time, hundreds of singers have found their voices with

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a cocktail in one hand and a songbook in the other. Come along on a Tuesday or Wednesday evening and give it a go!

Glee Club at The Butterfly Club 204 Bank St, South Melbourne Tuesday and Wednesday evenings 6:15pm-7:15pm Cost: $12 www.gleeclubsinging.com

An effective and safe way to lose weight and increase cardio fitness quickly is interval training.

Interval training is all about keeping your heart rate above 60% of your maximum heart rate to optimise fat burning. The thing I love most about interval training is that you still get results even if you only have 20 minutes to exercise each day.

To maintain your heart rate the training program alternates between sprints and rests. Whether you choose to run, cycle, row, swim, etc the same applies. You sprint and then rest and repeat for your entire workout, ideally for 30 minutes.

At first your rest periods will tend to be longer and sprints shorter however

as your fitness improves your sprints will be longer and rests shorter.

For example you may start off sprinting for 30 seconds and resting for 45 seconds. It doesn’t matter the length of the sprint or rest as long as your heart rate remains above 60% of your maximum heart rate.

You will be surprised how quickly your fitness improves allowing you to increase your sprints and decrease your rests.

To define the sprint and a rest, a sprint is as fast as you can go during the time allocation and a rest is at warmup pace.

Increase your sprint times and decrease your rests before the routine becomes easy. If it is easy you won’t be in the fat burning zone. This workout is tough.

You have to push yourself.

To calculate your minimum fat burning heart rate is a quick sum. Minus your age from 224 and multiple by 60%. Even if you don’t have a heart rate monitor, if you work hard you will maintain the fat burning zone. Besides this is the best time poor workout you can do (on your own) for maximum results.

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For example a rest for a run can be a walk or a jog and for a cycle would be peddling no less than 60 rpm.

Cameron Walsh is owner of dluxe health & fitness, Strength & Conditioning Coach and Personal Trainer. dluxe is a boutique personal training studio and provider of tailored corporate health and fitness solutions.

Contact Cam on (03) 9614 4909, info@dluxe.com.au or visit www.dluxe.com.au If you have been inactive for more than three months or have an existing medical conditions always check with your doctor before commencing an exercise program.

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KX Pilates popularity continues as Port Melbourne studio booms If your 2012 resolution had anything to do with re-sculpting part or all of your body, allow us to introduce you to KX Pilates.

class, friendly trainers and upbeat tunes, there’s a pretty good chance you’ll enjoy yourself.

Fitness savvy Melbournians are fast becoming addicted to this unique, high intensity translation of traditional Pilates, flocking to studios in Malvern and Port Melbourne. In a nutshell, KX works your body harder, for a shorter period of time, and any wobbly problem bits (e.g. tum, bum, thighs) are promptly shocked into a tighter and more toned state of being.

The flagship studio in Malvern opened in March 2010, and with classes still filling up a year later, it was clear the KX system was working, and even clearer that it was time to expand.

And so, a few months later, KX arrived in Bay St, Port Melbourne.

KX is not about fads and promises, shortcuts and secrets. It’s about actually working out, emphasis on the ‘working’.

The session is over in 50 minutes, and with a maximum of 8 – 10 people in the

According to KX founder and director Aaron Smith, it’s only the beginning of what he hopes will become a nation wide fitness brand, renowned for its fun, fresh and effective approach to working out.

“The KX empire has only just begun!”

Aaron says with a grin.

“Empires aside, we genuinely believe we offer people of all ages and abilities a unique, enjoyable and challenging workout unlike anything else out there.

Our clients become addicted to the fast, varied classes, the friendly studio atmosphere and of course, the results they start to see and feel after just a few sessions.”

will leave you feeling invigorated, strong and with about 700 fewer calories than you walked in with.

The focus on increasing core strength and harnessing the power of breathing remains at the heart of KX Pilates, but everything else has had a good shake up. KX gets you up off the floor and onto state-of-the-art reformer beds, enabling you to safely work your entire body and target even the smallest muscle groups.

No two KX classes are the same, but all

For all enquiries, please contact: Georgie Langmead, PR & Marketing Manager (m) 0423 141 664 (e) georgie@kxpilates.com.au

With approximately 54 classes running seven days a week, at a range of times and now in two locations, finding the time to fit KX into your day is easy.

Visit kxpilates.com.au for further information and online scheduling.

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MY GYM is coming to docklands!

Health and wellbeing isn’t just about the grown ups but the kids as well.

My Gym has developed an extraordinary program devised to help children 6 weeks through to 13 years of age develop physically, cognitively and emotionally.

Weekly classes incorporate music, dance, relays, games, special rides, gymnastics, sports and more. Children have loads of fun as they gain strength, balance, coordination, agility and flexibility while developing social skills, confidence and self-esteem.

The staff at My Gym are all extensively trained staff offering award-winning

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class programs, and excellent student/ teacher ratio that have earned My Gym the reputation as the best early learning program of its kind.

Exercise classes will commence Tuesdays on February 14 at ‘The Hub’ at Docklands for 7 weeks for babies and tots. Two morning classes will initially be offered at 8.45am and 9.30am.

The cost for the program is $126, for further information and sample class videos visit their website www.mygym.com/mobileaus or call Niki on 0434 020 310.

By Tahlia Mandie – Psychotherapist & Family Counsellor

There is nothing like a little bit of RnR. You know, the type where nothing else matters, you can switch off and all you hear are the sounds of the wind, trees and chirping of the birds outside.

A beautiful romantic book, a glass of wine and just total bliss.

I actually was fortunate to have that this last weekend. Hubby was a superstar and looked after the little one while I was able to go away.

Did I totally “switch off”?

Top 7 Beauty Resolutions for 2012

By Shelley Levitt Resolved: You’re going to show off your most beautiful skin and gleaming hair in 2012. And you don’t need to overhaul your entire beauty regimen or invest in a ton of new products to achieve this.

Just launch the new year with these seven simple steps.

1. Make sure your daily skin-care regimen includes the three essentials: A broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher; an antioxidant serum or lotion with ingredients like vitamin C and green tea; and a wrinkle-reducing retinol cream or gel. “The antioxidant and sunscreen will defend and protect your skin during the day”, says dermatologist Linda K. Franks, “and the nighttime retinol will switch your skin to the

Questionable, probably more honestly, no.

You see I cannot help but wonder how we totally switch off. Is it possible, or is it just a total myth. There are calls, there are sms’s, there were a few email checks… have we gone to absolute extremes with modern technology now where we are so contactable, so accessible and so reliant on our daily devices that switching them off feels like being a fish out of water.

Easy right, we just need to switch the button from “on” to “off”. But even if it is “off”, our mind somehow still stays on.

Funny that!

offensive mode, producing new cells and collagen to keep your complexion looking young”.

2. Cleanse your skin every single nightlate Saturday nights and stressful weeknights included. Going to sleep with the day’s accumulation of grime, dead skin cells and makeup clogging your pores can lead to the growth of acne bacteria and “those nasty big red craters”, says Adam Friedman, director of dermatologic research at New York City’s Albert Einstein College of Medicine.

3. Practice good skin hygiene. If you find yourself breaking out on the side of your face where you hold your cell phone, switch to an earpiece or clean your phone with an oil-free wipe once a day to make sure you’re not transferring grime to your skin. Plus, be mindful of not touching your skin when you’re eating greasy food, like French fries or pizza. “It may not be the oils you’re ingesting that are causing breakouts”, says dermatologist Jody Levine, “but the oils that you’re introducing to the surface of your skin with your fingertips”.

So was my weekend away relaxing?

Well, let’s just say a few days away from normality, from children and responsibility was relaxing. Not cooking and cleaning was an extra bonus. It certainly takes a little bit of adjustment to “switch off”. Maybe we will never totally switch off, but I guess turning our phones off is a good start.

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4. Choose products that are the perfect match for your skin and hair. Beauty and hair-care companies now offer lines that are formulated specially for specific skin and hair types. Take advantage of these.

The acne wash that has helped clear up your best friend’s breakouts may leave you flaky if your own skin tends to dry out easily. Likewise, the ingredients that help keep medium or thick hair frizz-free can weigh down finer locks. The right hair products will not only make styling easier, but also help protect your hair against damage, such as split ends or colour fading, says Jeni Thomas, a research scientist on hair and scalp health for Pantene.

5. Baby your tresses. Use a wide-tooth comb to get the tangles out of wet hair.

Cut down on the brushing; those mythical 100 strokes a night can actually lead to breakage and split ends. If you wear your hair in a ponytail, use seamless elastics and ease -- don’t rip -- the elastic out when you take your ponytail down.

6. Cool it with hot styling tools. Switch to a lower setting when you use flat irons, curling irons and hair-dryers.

“Some high settings can exceed the boiling point of water”, says Thomas, “and may be far hotter than you need to achieve your style”. Always use a heat-protectant spray, and if your hair is looking scorched, consider moisturising versions of your favourite shampoo and conditioner.

7. Dye your hair, without killing it. If you colour your hair, choose a shampoo and a conditioner that are designed especially to restore the health of chemically treated hair. Bleach can be especially tough on hair, so if you’re going lighter, focus on roots rather than pulling the colour through the entire length of your strands every time you need a touch-up.

Whether you colour your hair in your bathroom or at the salon, it’s best to stay within a couple of shades of your natural colour. Be cautious about chemically straightening your hair if you already colour it. Instead, consider a cut that works with your hair’s natural texture and use products, rather than chemical treatments, to smooth your locks.

Shelley Levitt, has contributed to a variety of women’s lifestyle magazines.

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NUMEROLOGY FOR 2012

Your 2012 Numeroscope Compiled by Sarang Dhawan

To get your year started on the right path for 2012, Sarang Dhawan has compiled this guide to your Numeroscope for 2012.

Year 2012 = 5 {Mercury} the fastest planet of communication, technology, travelling, education, health and business. Despite predictions of doom for 2012, I do not believe the world will end in 2012 but rather these certain sectors will perform well.

Number 1 {SUN}: {Those born on the 1st, 10th, 19th or 28th in any month} This year will be eventful in more ways than one for people under the influence of the Sun. You are likely to make some good friends this year and those who are currently single could find their life partner. I feel you need to remain calm in both your work and personal life to avoid stress and anxiety. On a positive note, it’s a good year for business, possibly a promotion or a new job is on the cards.

Your lucky dates for any month are: 19th, 23rd and 7th.

Your lucky months for 2012 are: March, June, July, August.

Number 2 {MOON}: {Those born on the 2nd, 11th, 20th and 29th in any month} This is the year for romantic, imaginative and creative people born under the influence of the Moon. They will make a new best friend or find a new partner and enjoy many exciting travelling opportunities. Your business opportunities and partnerships will be fruitful.

If you are looking to get married, there is a good chance that this will be your year. Those under the sign of the Moon can be lazy, be aware of this and join a yoga or meditation class or sign up to the gym. Those in the field of art and design will have a productive year.

Your lucky dates for any month are: 25th, 17th and 6th.

Your Lucky months for 2012 are: January, April, August and November.

Number 3 {JUPITER} {Those born on the 3rd, 12th, 21st and 30th in any month} This year will be good for those working in the areas of technology, engineering and health. I feel that people in these fields will be promoted quickly if they work hard this year. I also see travel and surprises from those near and dear. Mostly, this is a happy year, but people born under the sign of Jupiter need to think positively and stop worrying so much.

Your lucky dates for any month are: 6th, 24th and 27th.

Your lucky months for 2012 are: March, May , December and October.

Number 4 {URANUS} {Those born on the 4th, 13th, 22nd and 31st in any month} This is a good year for doctors born under these dates, for others it will be a mixed year with hits and misses. There will be positive opportunities on the work front and I encourage you to join a gym, yoga or meditation class to keep stress at bay.

You will be spending a lot of money this year, so be wary with your purchases if you are not sure you can afford it.

Your lucky dates for any month are: 7th, 16th, 19th and 25th Your Lucky months for 2012 are: July, August, November and December.

Number 5 {MERCURY} {those born on the 5th, 14th and 23rd in any month} This year should be a mostly a good year for people born under the influence of Mercury.

Look out for a rapid, positive development in either your personal or professional life. Try to avoid worrying about small things to help make your year more exciting and filled with happiness. You will get along well with most new people you encounter throughout this year.

Your lucky dates for any month for are: 2nd, 7th, 19th and 28th of any month.

Your Lucky months for the year 2012 are: January, July, August and November

Your lucky dates for any month for doing something important are: 23rd, 14th and 26th Your Lucky months for 2012 are: January, May, June and September

This year is great for most people born under the influence of Saturn. Hard workers will be rewarded and those who have experienced difficulties should find some relief and feel a positive change come into their life. If you work in technology or politics, you will have a great year and do very well. All in all, 2012 is a great year for those under the influence of Saturn with exciting travel destinations and lots of happiness coming your way.

Number 6 {VENUS} {those born on the 6th, 15th and 24th in any month} This could be an average year for some under the influence of Venus; my suggestion is not to fall too deeply into a new romantic relationship as it may end up in heart break.

You need to also cut back on shopping sprees as travel opportunities could eventuate. I feel you will really enjoy your weekends and making more friends. People tend to gain weight under the influence of Venus, so think wisely about what you eat. Those in the field of sport will do very well.

Your lucky dates for any month are: 9th, 24th, 6th, 21st and 27th.

Your Lucky months for 2012 are: March, April, October and November Number 7 {NEPTUNE} {those born on the 7th, 16th and 25th in any month} This should be a great year for those who work in communications and consultancy. I feel there will be continuous success in these fields this year. Not quite such a good year on the side of love though. Keep away from negative thoughts and enjoy some partying, but stay away from addictive substances. Yoga would be very good for you this year.

Number 8 {SATURN} {those born on the 8th, 17th and 26th in any month}

Your lucky dates for any month are: 3rd, 23rd, 21st , 24th and 12th.

Your Lucky months for the year 2012 are: January, July, October and December Number 9 {MARS} {those born on the 9th, 18th and 27th in any month} There are always exceptions, but 2012 appears to be a bit average for many born under the influence of Mars. If you are in the field of sport and health you can expect to have a good year.

You need to control your aggression and try to be less stubborn to enable better outcomes this year. Take in nature and spend time with kind, softly spoken people which will be good for you but any upfront rudeness will end friendships this year. Unexpected travel could eventuate, keep an eye out for holiday opportunities.

Your lucky dates for any month are : 6th, 15th and 24th.

Your Lucky months for the year 2012 are: May, October and November.

To contact Sarang email: sarangdhawun@yahoo.com

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‘AUSTRALIA IS THE LUCKY COUNTRY’ The Sustainable Living Festival, Australia’s biggest sustainability event, rolls into Victoria again on February 11th. Packed with sustainability action – from global green leaders to vegan bodybuilders, great debates to speed dates, organic philosophy to organic feasting – there’s something for everyone with an interest in the future of our planet.

This year’s Festival theme is ‘Australia – the Lucky Country’. With our golden soil and wealth for toil, and our land abounding in nature’s gifts, Australians have every reason to feel lucky, right? But how long can Lady Luck stay on our side? In a world of uncertainty, time is ticking. The 2012 Sustainable Living Festival will show why Australia truly is the luckiest country on the planet and how we have the means to be so long into the future – not due to our mineral wealth, but because we are uniquely placed to harness the power of the sun and the wind.

To bring this message home and to tell us how it can be done, the Festival’s keynote speaker for 2012 is Han-Josef Fell, a man many call the father of renewable energy worldwide. Fell is the architect of Germany’s impressive renewable energy policy and is responsible for delivering Germany’s 2020 renewable energy targets 10 years ahead of schedule. His work has been adopted by over 70 countries and triggered major investments in solar power around the globe.

The Festival’s flagship Big Weekend at Melbourne’s Federation Square (17–19 Feb) will be swag full of fun.

Events include: • The Climate Quiz hosted by Adam Hills – Find out the eco-impact of knocking back a tinny

• Dirty Girl Kitchen – Green granny gurus teach you a thing or two about food • Speed Date a Sustainable Designer – 10 minutes with a green architect or designer • Vegan Bodybuilding – Pecs, packs and prowess from the world’s best anti-beef beefcakes • Off-the-Grid-Gig – A pedal-and solar-powered party featuring musical luminaries like Lisa Mitchell • Pants for Poverty – Go for the Guinness World Record in a giant pair of fair-trade pants.

Don’t miss the Big Weekend’s everpopular Green Market, where over 100 exhibitors showcase sustainable solutions from transport to garden gear to homewares. Get tips and tricks from Australia’s leading producers and suppliers, win giveaways and receive hefty discounts.

Across the state, the two-week EcoCity and State of Sustainability programs offer dozens of inspiring events, such as the Transition Film Festival and a surprise free music performance by an acclaimed international artist.

Big Weekend, Federation Square, 17-19 February 2012. EcoCity and State of Sustainability programs, Melbourne & Beyond, 11–26 February 2012.

Full Festival program available at www.slf.org.au/festival

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2012 SUSTAINABLE LIVING FESTIVAL

Book Review by Rebecca Howden

‘Breaking Away’

by Anna Gavalda The complexities of sibling relationships and the bittersweet passage of time are at the heart of this charming little gem of a novella. Short, meandering, and told with Anna Gavalda’s characteristic lightness of touch, Breaking Away has a warmth and hilarity that belies the depth of emotion simmering beneath the surface. This is the latest of Gavalda’s works to be translated into English, and it can be easily devoured in one sitting from the very first paragraph, the greater challenge would be to put it down.

Most of the story takes place during a car trip. Garance, her sister Lola, their brother Simon and his wife Carine are driving out of Paris to a cousin’s wedding in the country. Garance has the hilariously acerbic wit that makes many of Gavalda’s heroines (particularly those of her short fiction) so memorable, and she delights in winding up the already overwound Carine. But when she’s not busy mocking her sister-in-law, her thoughts meander throughout the past, reminiscing about her siblings, the childhood they shared and the paths their lives have taken.

granting themselves a brief and precious slice of time unfettered by their grown up lives before they must return to them.

The sheer joy of the unplanned escapade and the easy, adoring way they tease and mock one other reveals the deep love between them all. It’s no wonder Carine feels so threatened by their closeness - the differences between the siblings are striking, but the bond they share is impenetrable. Though we see only a small splinter of their lives, there is a feeling of getting to know these characters quite closely, and slowly being invited into the intimacy of their relationship.

Written with Gavalda’s trademark warmth and brilliance, Breaking Away is an exquisite and delightful novella that pays homage to the complexities of sibling relationships and the highs and lows of family life. It would make a wonderful art-house film, full of long silences, glances between siblings and beautiful shots of the French countryside.

Much like the poignant and witty short stories of Gavalda’s debut collection I Wish Someone Were Waiting For Me Somewhere, this is a brilliant sliver of a story that remains in your thoughts long after you turn the final page.

When they arrive at the dull and stuffy family wedding, the siblings are disappointed to discover that their brother Vincent isn’t coming - so they impulsively decide to sneak out of the wedding and visit him at his nearby chateau instead.

Reunited, the four siblings indulge in a night of hilarity and carelessness, FEBruary 2012

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CELEBRATING THE AUSTRALIAN GRAND PRIX 2012 An exhibition of classic racing cars by ‘car artist’ Mike Harbar, will be on display at the Hilton Melbourne South Wharf from February 19th through to March 22nd.

Artist, Mike Harbar is born and bred English and is passionate about cars and drawing them. He has drawn everything from AC Cobra to Zagato. Since moving to Australia in 2000 Mike has continued his work as a freelance car illustrator with over 200 very satisfied customer’s world-wide, producing commissioned artwork for magazines, car specialists, club events and private enthusiasts.

you observe the accuracy and detail he can produce just by using lead pencil and water colour.

This exhibition is curated by Jacqueline Taylor OAM, Director, OzLink Entertainment. Cars are coordinated through Historic Racing Australia.

When: February 19 - March 22, 2012 Where: Hilton Melbourne South Wharf, 2 Convention Centre Place, South Wharf Cost: Free of charge - open all day every day All Enquiries: 0418 357 814

The first McLaren.

With his industrial design background and as a member of the UK Guild of Motoring Artists and the Australian Automotive Artists, Mike understands every aspect from the technical engineering to the artistic flowing lines, page layout and printing. This is clearly apparent when

Pre-war BMW 328 - ran in famous rallies in Italy such as the Targa Florio & Mille Miglia.

1965 Cooper BRM F11. Cooper Chassis No. F24 65 was built in 1965 as one of 2 run in that year’s European Formula 11 as works cars and fitted with the-new BRM F2 Engine. Some 7 cars were built and Cooper took the decision to have its’ cars entered and run by Ken Tyrrell on behalf of the works.

Take a break and catch all the action –

SBK Superbike World Championship The SBK Superbike World Championship is one of the top three global motor sport series alongside Formula 1 and MotoGP. Attracting approximately 1,000,000 race spectators, it has a worldwide TV viewing audience of more than 2 billion. Over the weekend the event programme has more than 140 riders representing 27 nations regularly competing in front of a crowd of millions worldwide.

Motorcycles for the FIM Superbike and Supersport World Championships are based on recent or current production bikes, available to the public through the manufacturer’s normal commercial channels. So, the bike on the track is available to you from the showroom.

The Championship takes place over 13 rounds in 3 continents & lasting 8 months. Round One 28

commences this February, and you can be in the first in the world at the season opener to see your favourite riders, the new bikes and teams for the 2012 series live. With plenty of flexible ticket options to choose from, you can maximise these three days of pure world class motorcycle racing.

If you’re on your bike, the Supers allow you to ride through the outfield to your favourite viewing location, pull up, get comfortable and enjoy all the action right in front of you. Free car parking is available at Lukey Heights or adjacent to Gardner Straight near Gate 7.

So you won’t miss any of the action, there are six Superscreens located around the track at Gardner Straight North, Control Tower, Gardner Straight South, Turn 1, Turn 6 and Turn 10.

Pit Walk passes can be purchased on Saturday and Sunday from the Event Information Office located at the base of the pedestrian overpass on Gardner Straight (while stocks last). Pit Walks are included in VIP Hospitality packages.

Pitch your tent and kick on with entertainment in the trackside campground perfectly located along Southern Loop with views second to none.

Camping facilities include extended bar trading hours, general store, take away food outlets and a great line up of entertainment. A designated area is provided for campervans and motor homes. For breakfast, dinner or the best burger in town, call into Champions’ Café at the Visitor Centre located directly behind the campground.

When: 24-26th February 2012 Where: Phillip Island

Info & Tickets: www.worldsbk.com.au Contact: 1300 728 007

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