MAY 2012 Issue 67

MELBOURNE ICE

CELEBRATING 10 YEARS WITH EYES ON A CHAMPIONSHIP 3PEAT

NEXT WAVE FESTIVAL SPLASHES ACROSS DOCKLANDS

RASTA THOMAS’ ROCK THE BALLET

WELLNESS AND LIFESTYLE LIFT-OUT & ULTIMATE MOTHER’S DAY CONTEST

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LENNY HENRY CRADLE TO RAVE 3008 EXCLUSIVE

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It’S OUR 6tH BIRtHDaY tIME tO BLOW tHE tRUMpEt!!

May marks our 6th year in producing 3008docklands Magazine and it has been a fabulous journey so far with much more to come on the horizon.

Across these 6 years we have actively assisted in raising the profile of docklands, always in a positive and responsible manner to encourage interest and visitation to the precinct and in turn provide economic support to the local businesses and attractions. it has always been integral in our approach that residents and workers of docklands feel proud of their decision to be based here and are proud of their local magazine.

We have worked closely and cooperatively with the local and state governments to provide accurate and current information and we have built strong connections with our clients and in some cases genuine friendships too.

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21 Events this May You Said Next Wave festival at docklands fair Trade Morning break Lenny henry - Cradle to Rave Good food & Wine Show Joe McNally visit to docklands inbusiness Page Melbourne ice eye Season 2012 3008 Wellbeing Section Rasta Thomas’ Rock the ballet Mother’s day Giveaways

We have made a name for our publication in Melbourne, allowing 3008docklands to secure interviews with some of the biggest local and international names across the entertainment, sport, business and government spectrums.

We have taken the docklands word outside docklands to our neighbours with the very successful introduction of rotating monthly inserts (or mini magazines) facilitating cross promotion and giving clients further reach and scope to boost business and foot traffic into the precinct. We have even been nominated for an award!

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CONGRatULatIONS! to the winners of our April competitions: Shane frost

Lori faraone

Jenny patrizio Nubhan Rosli Robert Eden

Silvy John

Malcolm Cook Glenn Bachelor Ben Ewens

toward a championship 3Peat in 2012 with a view to 3 consecutive season wins.

There are heaps of great events at docklands this month including the Next Wave festival, Joe McNally visit and fair Trade Morning break. it was a huge thrill to interview u.k comedian extraordinaire Lenny henry, read all about his upcoming one man show, Cradle to Rave as well as Rasta Thomas bringing Rock the ballet back to Melbourne – May is set to Rock!

MAY… you have a wonderful month!

it’s generally not our 3008 style to blow our own trumpet and proclaim our achievements; we hope that each issue we release does that for us, but on our 6th birthday, i thought you wouldn’t mind a little self indulgence, but let’s cut the trumpets now ….

We are thrilled to feature the Melbourne ice as our cover story, as they look

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

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25 May

24~ 27 May

This May

24 May 2012 ART MELBOURNE

AUSTRALIA’S BIGGEST MORNING TEA

DINE FOR A CURE GALA DINNER

ANCIENT ROME EXHIBITION AT DOCKLANDS

Art Melbourne returns for its ninth consecutive year with a new look and focus on quality to reaffirm its positioning as Melbourne’s dynamic and accessible art fair inline with the wider international affordable art fair spectrum. Art Melbourne offers a contemporary edge for quality original work without the high end price tag.

Printworks returns in 2012, as well as New Gen 2012 presenting works by artists under 35 years of age, from some of Australia’s most exciting galleries.

Cancer Council Victoria is calling on you to take part in Australia’s biggest Morning Tea to raise funds for the fight against cancer. The official date is Thursday 24th May, but your event can take place anytime during May or June.

Whether it’s a simple morning tea with workmates, a sophisticated high tea or an all-out event, just set a date and invite your friends. in return, your guests make a donation to the Cancer Council.

78 Victorians are diagnosed every day.

dine for a Cure (dfAC) aims to raise awareness for brain cancer and this month a fabulous fundraising gala event, the ‘One Thousand Cranes dinner’ will be held at Central Pier. Event entertainment includes a Latin dance show, the classical and pop talents of String Angels, Ross Wilson and the Peaceniks and hosted by AfL legend Michael Roberts. A highlight of the night will be the live auction with fantastic items up for bidding as well as a silent auction and raffle.

The Ancient Rome exhibition takes you on an exhilarating journey through the story of the world’s most fascinating and intriguing Empire. Experience the wonders of ancient Rome brought to life in this interactive exhibition of incredible machines, art and technology by the internationally acclaimed Artisans of florence. See Roman war machines such as catapults and battering rams, construct Roman mosaics, challenge friends to ancient board games, use ancient maps and more in the only interactive exhibition of its kind.

When: 24 – 27 May 2012 Where: Royal Exhibition building, Carlton further Info: affordableartfair.com.au

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When: Anytime in May or June Where: Work, home, anywhere!

Register: www.biggestmorningtea.com.au or call 1300 65 65 85.

When: friday 25th May 25 at 7pm Where: Peninsula, Central Pier tickets: $260 or $2500 for a table of 10 Contact: Ros 0409 310 912 or dineforacure.org

When: daily from 9:30am – 5pm, late fridays Where: Waterfront City Piazza Tent docklands further Info: www.romanexhibition.com.au

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May & June

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13 May

19 May

MOTHERS DAY AT THE ATLANTIC

MELBOURNE MUSTANGS V MELBOURNE ICE

OLYMPIACOS COMES TO ETIHAD STADIUM

FREE HEALTH & FITNESS SESSIONS

May is the month we officially take the time to thank and reflect about those special people in our lives we call “Mum”.

There are only so many pairs of slippers one can wear, so this year why not treat that special lady to a sumptuous meal at one of Melbourne’s forefront restaurants – The Atlantic. Enjoy a 3 course meal which caters for all, from seafood aficionados, meat lovers, vegetarians as well as a selection of favourite dishes for the kids.

it’s only their second season in the league but Melbourne Mustangs are ready to make their mark after defeating Melbourne ice, the back-to-back AihL champions 2010 & 2011, in a recent practice match. With a new coach and exciting new imports, expectations are high for the Mustangs this season and a playoff berth and conference title may be well within their reach. Medibank icehouse saw a sellout crowd of over 1500 for the second hometown derby against Melbourne ice with 12,000 people watching online. don’t miss the ice action!

Greece’s most successful club, Olympiacos, will play Melbourne Victory in an exclusive one-off event at Etihad Stadium this month. Olympiacos is regarded as the powerhouse club in the Greek competition having won 38 league championships and 25 hellenic Cup trophies. furthermore, the club has played in 13 of the past 15 Champions League competitions. There is no doubt the showdown at Etihad Stadium will be hard fought and competitive with two powerhouse clubs of their respective leagues competing.

kickstart 20 is a unique workplace health and wellbeing program offering diverse health and fitness menus complemented by tasty extras to suit all palates.

This month the kickstart 20 program is offering free lunchtime taster sessions from their extensive health and fitness menus. To see what’s on the menu go to the website for a sneak peak or if you want to sink your teeth straight into these tasty sessions book now as numbers are limited.

When: Saturday 19th May – Gates open at 6pm Where: Etihad Stadium, docklands tickets & Info: www.etihadstadium.com.au

When: May - June Where: The hub @docklands Contact: enquire@kickstart20.com further Info: www.kickstart20.com/tastylunch

When: Sunday 13th May Where: The Atlantic – Crown Entertainment Complex prices: $100 pp / $45 per child (3-12yrs) Reservations: 9698 8888 or reservations@theatlantic.com.au

When: Thursday 17 May -7pm Where: Medibank icehouse, docklands tickets: icehouse.com.au

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Lord Mayor Confirms Run for Second Term Cr Robert Doyle has confirmed that he will run for a second term as Lord Mayor of Melbourne with Susan Riley as Deputy Lord Mayor.

Name Sought for Northbank Bridge An innovative bike and pedestrian bridge at Northbank will be the final piece of the jigsaw in connecting Docklands to the city centre, which will vastly improve pedestrian and cycling access along the northern bank of the Yarra River linking the city, Southbank and Docklands.

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Cr Doyle told 3AW’s Neil Mitchell in April, “I think that there is some unfinished business I would like to see completed” and added that there were important projects he wanted to see delivered for Melbourne. “There are some projects I haven’t started Planning Minister Matthew Guy has amended the Melbourne Planning Scheme to ensure the timely delivery of the project. “I am delighted to announce the final stage of the Northbank project can now commence and invite Victorians to submit ideas to name the distinctive bridge that builds on Melbourne’s revitalised waterfront precinct,” Mr Guy said.

yet that I think are important for our city and I would like to see those projects through and completed.”

Cr Doyle added that during his first term, city safety was a key achievement but that there was still more to do. Elections will be held in October of this year.

3008Docklands will forward your questions to the Lord Mayor and provide responses in upcoming issues.

Email editor@3008docklands.com.au.

The bridge will be completed in 2013 and ideas for a name are currently open to the Victorian public.

The Northbank project is an estimated $18 million investment in a partnership between the Department of Planning and Community Development and the City of Melbourne. The Victorian Government has contributed $16.5 million with Melbourne City Council providing $1.5 million to complete the project.

You Said...

Can anyone explain why the sewerage works near South Wharf have finished but there’s a disgusting stink left behind?

On a calm day, walk under the bridge where Wirundjeri Way crosses the Yarra, and you’ll really notice it.

As well as being offensive, could it be a health hazard?

Name Withheld.

If you have a response or a comment to this or any other issue, please email editor@3008docklands.com.au you may remain anonymous and we will not edit any comments or letters forwarded.

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NEXt WaVE fEStIVaL SPLAShES ACROSS dOCkLANdS “Bleeding-edge contemporary art and searing, soaring exchange.”

The 2012 Next Wave festival challenges emerging artists to create urgent, risky, generous, ambitious, fun and essential art. Across thirtyeight projects, nine days and many unusual Melbourne locations, the festival prompts audiences to reconsider what understandings of what contemporary art can be.

Some local events of interest to take part in include: fLYWaY by Artist Elizabeth dunn has investigated the enchanting nature of migratory birds, which fly from Siberia to Australia and back each year. While making her own migration from Victoria to her hometown on the fraser Coast in Queensland, Elizabeth met an eccentric and wildly passionate community of ‘birders’, who inspired the creation of fLYWAY. Collaborating with renowned sound artist Lawrence English, fLYWAY uses video and audio material from this journey to create a spellbinding 90-minute experiential journey that leads audiences from Carlton through to docklands to discover hidden video screens, inspirational creatures, and the spectacular natural cinema.

Dates: 19-22, 24-27 May - 4pm departure from Carlton– finish by 5.30pm at docklands www.flywayproject.net HULL is presented by visual artists Laura delaney and danae Valenza, a sound and visual art installation at the Mission to Seafarers at docklands. delaney and Valenza turn to the enigmatic seafaring community to take a more

intimate look at Melbourne’s connection to ports, patterns of migration and trade. hull leads audiences through the eclectic spaces of the Mission: the domed seafarer’s gymnasium, the clubroom where Melbourne ladies danced with visiting seafarers in the 1920s, and the chapel shaped as an upturned boat, where many gather regardless of nationality or faith.

Dates 19 – 27 May -10am-10pm (11am-10pm on Sundays 20 &27 May) Mission to Seafarers, 717 flinders Street, Docklands www.nextwave.org.au the Stream / the Boat / the Shore / the Bridge places the audience at the centre of the action, asking a raft of hard questions while journeying overland and voyaging in a rowboat. inspired by “what if?” scenarios and lateral thinking puzzles, the event brings participants together to make their own journey around – and over – the Yarra River. Guided by activities and events at each site, participants contribute their thoughts, choices and actions to decide how best to cross the river and reach the city. Along the way participants will see the site through new eyes from unexpected vantage points, to create an imaginative overlay upon a city space most often frequented by tourists and office workers.

Dates: 19 – 27 May 2012 on the hour between 11-2 and 3-5 (no performances Tues 22 May) Southbank pedestrian Bridge www.theSBSB.com

For bookings, costs & information for events across the entire Festival: www.nextwave.org.au

iMAGES: Top Left: maxmilne.com, Top Right: flyaway - Elizabeth dunn

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Central Pier’s Showcase Spectacular!

The showcase spectacular witnessed at Central Pier last month literally just exploded into a finale on a scale of which not seen before. An incredible fusion and collaboration between ‘By Design Event Group’ and Atlantic Group [v] inside each of their four stunning waterside event spaces.

Shed 14 Central Pier came alive on a grand scale as the ‘By Design Event Group’ hosted an exhibit of splendour and imagination to more than 80 of Melbourne’s largest and most influential corporations, charity organisations and sporting clubs.

‘Dare to Wear’ Afternoon Tea Fundraiser at VicTrack The Dare to Wear afternoon tea on March 30th at the offices of VicTrack, helped raise a total of $1,120 for charity Fitted For Work.

Anna Brown, Information Officer, Business Services, was busy in her

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kitchen from 4am baking nearly 200 scones and whipping up raspberry jam, which many of the staff enjoyed - not forgetting the whipped cream - later in the afternoon. Oh, and there were also cucumber sandwiches, china cups and proper tea in pots too.

Scones sold for $5 each, and this money, as well as a corporate donation with the proceeds of the bake day that Anna also hosted earlier in the month made up the

Since their conception in 1999, By Design Event Group have amazed and mesmerised the public across more than 2000 events with their unparalleled ability to conceive, craft and execute artistic wonderlands.

Through an enduring kinship with Atlantic Group [v], By Design Event Group and some 320 guests celebrated and stepped outside the world we knew and embarked on a sensorial journey into the unknown.

On arrival guests enjoyed a glass of sparkling served with a hibiscus flower and soaked up the atmosphere of a theatrical dinner setting, cleverly maximising the room’s ambience with black mirrored tops. After moving into Sumac and basking in the cocktail room of By Design Event Group’s ornate drapery, guests continued to be in awe as they entered MAIÀ to view an array of varying table décor and meticulously designed centerpieces.

grand total. Anna was delighted with the outcome and offered a big thank you to everyone who took part for their support “I am so grateful”.

Fitted for Work is a fundraising charity that helps women experiencing disadvantage to enter or re-enter the workforce. The Dare to Wear Day is the major event on their fundraising calendar. www.fittedforwork.org

The defining wonder of By Design Event Group’s imagination truly came alive in Peninsula when guests were immersed in a tribal Amazon where dancers, perched above, captivated them with their primal curiosity and intimate stares.

As guests became more infused with the whimsy of By Design Event Group’s creations and Atlantic Group [v]’s menu food innovations, a rush of 60 performers from Jason Coleman’s Ministry of Dance unveiled the entire Peninsula space to the attentive audience. Guests were by delighted as they were pulled into seven themed worlds within one, comprising Japan Orient, Moroccan Glamour, French Cabaret, Burlesque Showgirls, White Diamond 40’s Glamour, 18th Century Amadeus and Futuristic Gaga Wonderland.

It was indeed a showcase spectacular, that was out of this world!

Melbourne based organisation, Moral fairground, is once again running The big fair Trade Morning break at NAb forecourt on friday 18th May. This is one of the many events that Moral fairground has organised as part of the Victorian fair Trade festival – an event designed for Victorians to celebrate the annual fair Trade fortnight which takes place globally with events, festivals and activities happening all around the world to celebrate the fair Trade movement and campaign for justice in trade practices and promote sustainable environment and social responsibility.

Cheryl kernot, Chair of the fair Trade Association of Australia New Zealand (fTAANZ) says “fair Trade fortnight is the perfect time to remind everyone that by putting just one more fair trade product in your shopping basket you double the demand. This small act assists more vulnerable producers to lift themselves out of poverty. And every friend you tell who joins you in purchasing a fair trade product doubles the difference.”

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tHE BIG faIR tRaDE MORNING BREAK AT DOCKLANDS businesses are now starting to be more conscious of the footprint behind the products they use.

Paula benson, General Manager Corporate Responsibility adds “in 2009 NAb committed to supplying fair Trade tea and coffee to our people making us the largest fair Trade accredited workplace in Australia. With over 4.5 million cups of tea and coffee consumed by NAb every year, we’re helping create sustainable market opportunities for producers who have been economically disadvantaged or marginalised by the conventional trading system.” festival director, Susanna bevilacqua said that The big fair Trade Morning break aims to connect businesses and people in docklands to raise awareness of fair Trade and get them to commit to becoming a fair Trade Workplace. “by simply swapping your morning coffee with a fair Trade coffee, you are helping to change the lives of farmers, workers and families in developing countries.”

When: friday 18 May from 7am-11am Where: NAb forecourt harbour Esplanade, docklands for more information: www.moralfairground.com.au/ fairhighlights.html

DOCKLaNDS StaRS at tHE 2012 aUStRaLIaN DRaGON BOat CHaMpIONSHIpS docklands shined as 2600 paddlers from around Australia descended on docklands between March 31st to April 5th to compete in the 2012 Australian dragon boat Championships. harbour Esplanade was a sea of marquees with coffee stalls and cultural ceremonies as the paddlers competed in almost 300 races. The wonderful calm weather made for fast turnaround on the water as the

boats raced every six minutes. feedback from interstate paddlers was that it is a fantastic venue and should remain the venue for future events. it was favourably compared to darling harbour in Sydney and Southbank in brisbane.

Local club, the Melbourne flames came away with G Gold, S Silver and b bronze medals while four other Victorian teams provided strong competition for the interstate clubs. The aggregate for the club winning the most events went to the brisbane River dragons, the largest club in the country.

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LENNY HENRY - CRaDLE tO RaVE

LENNY HENRY - CRAdLE TO RAVE

By Lisa Quittner

Acclaimed uk comedian, actor, writer, TV presenter, radio host and all-round Renaissance man Lenny henry returns to his roots with a funky, funny and personal one man show, Cradle to Rave, about the thing he loves most: music.

Cradle to Rave sets henry’s family, first loves and fame against a musical backdrop – a comic cabaret voyage through his life told via its eclectic soundtrack. 3008docklands spoke to Lenny about his upcoming Australian tour.

What can australian audiences expect in your upcoming show Cradle to Rave?

bMG and Chris blackwell at island Records and hanging out with all these musicians – which for some reason comedians always seem to do, and then came a moment where i had to make a decision about whether i wanted to be a musician or a comedian.

deep Purple and the Rolling Stones, black Sabbath, Simon & Garfunkel and dylan and so on, so i had quite a varied musical input from an early age, so i hope that audiences will also see that i have quite an interesting life and upbringing from the beginning.

i went to see Trevor horn who produced frankie Goes to hollywood and Seal and people like that and he listened to my demo and said “look, you have a pretty decent voice but if you are going to do this you are going to have to give up everything else, you will have to devote your life to music and do you really want to do that?” i had to make a hard decision because comedy had been my bread and butter; it had paid for

Is it true you grew up thinking Elvis was a relative due to all the pictures in your parent’s home?

The show is basically the story of my life told through music. i have had a parallel life in the past 30 plus IS It tRUE YOU GREW Up tHINKING years as the first thing i ever ELVIS WaS a RELatIVE DUE tO aLL tHE did on stage was not tell jokes pICtURES IN YOUR paRENt’S HOME? or do impressions but actually IT’S TRUE, I THOUGHT HE WAS A DISTANT doing an impersonation of COUSIN; HE WAS IN PICTURES EVERYWHERE! Elvis Presley. i sang Jail house Rock for some surprised kids my Mum’s house! So i thought i better stick to at a disco and that has lived with me my whole the comedy and that was it, it was a big moment life. i started with jokes and impressions rather in my life and a little sad, but actually i have had than doing Elvis and i realised that i loved music such a wonderful career and i have been able to as a burning core in my soul and it has just impersonate just about every black pop star and always been that way , every time i do a comedy take the piss out of them, so i guess i have had show i always include an impersonation of a the musical involvement in my career anyway. singer and take the piss out of pop music, soul music or rock music because i just love it. this show has obviously been a ‘work in progress’ throughout your life, why did you i think what the audience will get out of the decide to embark on doing the show now? show is my love of music, hopefully they will go home and buy some more records and i think because this is the most personal show i maybe they’ll say that Lenny also knows how have ever done, comedians that do confessional to give us a good time out doing something material where they lay themselves bare i that isn’t his usual comedy show. This show really admire, but i have never been that type of is personal, it’s about me, it’s about music comedian. i have always talked about my family and the audience will be clapping their hands and friends on stage but not to the extent that i and having a great time while hearing about was revealing secrets or real truths about them my life story through music. My show is about or my life but with this show i felt ready to let go.

R&b, pop and rock and i am really proud of it. i think as teenagers we all choose our music You have been so successful in your career tribe whether we like rock music, classical across a wide scope of creative disciplines as or pop etc, but my tribe was quite eclectic a comedian, radio host, tV presenter, writer, growing up made up of many tribes. i was Shakespearian actor, as well as an activist, a black kid who grew up in a predominantly and yet your one true love is music. What held white society and my mother told me at one you back from pursuing music as your career? point that i had to integrate if i wanted to fit in, otherwise i would always be a black There was a period in the 1980’s where people kid that just stayed within black circles. kept saying that i had a great singing voice and i should make a record and at the time i was i made friends with white kids and they doing demos for people like Simon Cowell at were listening to groups like Led Zeppelin,

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it’s true, i thought he was a distant cousin; he was in pictures everywhere!

Elvis was like a God in our house.

I believe you missed your cue during your theatrical debut as Othello listening to hip hop, what type of music soothes Lenny Henry’s Soul? it could really be anything, but there is one particular album from bootsy Collins called Ahh…The Name is bootsy, baby! he has a funky side on that album and also a meditative side and that album seems to have been a constant backing track to my life. The other album i love is brian Eno’s discreet Music and everything in between from The beatles to the Stones, Reggae, Simon & Garfunkel, dance music, Quincy Jones, Prince, Michael Jackson but as i get older and i am now learning the piano, there is a lot classical music creeping in there too.

as a one man show presenting a personal backdrop of your life, obviously with almost 40 years in the industry you are a seasoned professional but I assume this takes a fair bit of physical and mental stamina, how do you condition yourself to perform night after night? i go to the gym every day, i do Alexander Technique classes, yoga and meditation

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and i practice my material. A lot of rehearsal goes into every single show. i practice the piano for two hours each day and i write out the show all the time. i am very diligent, i have been doing this for 36 years and i have a method that i follow.

Lenny, is Cradle to Rave secretly the lead up to your Greatest Hits album release?

(Laughs) No, i think everything i have done from the singing, standup comedy, acting and the wanting to be Elvis Presley has all led me to be doing this show. in show business you use everything you’ve got and this show is going to Rock!!

Lenny Henry – Cradle to Rave 21st & 22nd June Her Majesty’s theatre – Melbourne tickets: 1300 795 012 or ticketek.com.au

GOOD fOOD & WINE fEStIVaL

GET YOuR TASTE budS RACiNG AT tHE GOOD fOOD aND WINE SHOW The ultimate day out for foodies returns to Melbourne on June 1 – 3rd, welcoming a plateful of brand new features along with some of the old favourites that are sure to excite and satisfy.

perfectly paired with premium wines designed by leading chefs, including Maggie beer, Rick Stein and John Torode of MasterChef uk fame.

Dan Murphy’s Wines of the World Master Classes Open up to a whole new world of wine as 40 leading winemakers from across the globe introduce you to premium wines.

Get your taste buds racing at The Good food and Wine Show. hundreds of leading food producers, winemakers and chefs converge under one roof for a food and wine lovers’ dream day out. Catch a show with your favourite celebrity chef, take your seat at master classes in fine wine, cheese or chocolate, go back to cooking school, enjoy an unforgettable meal or just lose yourself in a maze of delicious produce from around Australia and the world. One day just isn’t enough.

tuckeroo Cooking School

SOME OF THE OLD FAVOURITES INCLUDE:

discover healthy recipes and tips at the Macro kitchen Stage and taste delicious, healthy food in this new dedicated healthy Living Zone

fisher & paykel Celebrity theatre See your favourite chefs take centre stage and serve up their signature style of food and fun.

Riedel decanter bar and Wine Theatre including an amazing class on how different glasses highlight different wine characteristics, explore rare vintage wines under the guidance of a panel of fine wine experts.

Oxford Landing Estates Restaurant – featuring menus from Maggie beer Nespresso Masterclasses providing a Journey through Coffee

Andrew fielke’s unique cooking class will introduce you to all the secret delicacies of the Australian bush.

Cheese alley and Masterclass Get absorbed in a world of cheese, as Lyndey Milan presents a variety of delicious sessions that will introduce you to handpicked cheeses from around Australia.

Healthy Living Zone

private Dining Room A sophisticated dining experience, guests will enjoy the chance to personally meet top chefs Manu feildel, Rick Stein and George Calombaris in this intimate session for only 16.

Cocktail Beauty Bar An all new pamper feature

by Skinny Girl Cocktails Visit goodfoodshow.com.au for more information or book online at ticketek.com.au or 13 28 49

WHATS NEW THIS YEAR: Lifestyle fOOD Chef’s table LifeStyle fOOd presents an exclusive foodie experience this year, taking guests on a culinary journey with a delicious tasting menu of three dishes

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‘tHROUGH tHE LENS tOUR’ -

RENOWNEd PhOTOGRAPhER JOE MCNALLY ViSiTS dOCkLANdS Australia and New Zealand culminating in Melbourne with an evening, 2 hour keynote talk at Central Pier on Wednesday, 24th of May.

Joe Shoots the power Grid for National Geographic

Joe McNally is an internationally acclaimed photographer whose career has spanned 30 years and included assignments in over 60 countries.

Joe has shot cover stories for TiME, Newsweek, fortune, New York, and Entertainment Weekly and is currently an ongoing 23 year contributor to National Geographic, shooting numerous cover stories for those publications.

Joe McNally was listed by American Photo as one of the 100 Most important People in Photography and described by the magazine as, ‘perhaps the most versatile photojournalist working today.’

A once in a lifetime opportunity to spend a day or evening learning from this humble, yet internationally acclaimed photographer could be yours this May. The much anticipated Joe McNally, Through the Lens Tour, comes to

Amateurs, professional or budding photographers who would like to see Joe McNally at work with a realphotography demonstration should not miss this opportunity. if you are interested in photography, love to hear an inspiring story or you’re just a Joe McNally fan, then come along to hear Joe’s life-long experiences and journey as a photojournalist. for those with a more serious interest in photography that want to experience a hands-on interactive learning experience from Joe McNally himself, Capture the Light, a one day exclusive workshop will be held in the Cbd on May 29th.

As the presenting partner on this tour, Nikon Australia will be involved at every session providing attendees with technical advice and support.

This is a once in a lifetime opportunity for all photographic enthusiasts, amateurs and professionals! tickets and information is available through www.throughthelenstour.com

REStORING tHE aLMa dOEPEL EXhibiTiON An exhibition of paintings by artist, Maggie Chiara Cowling was on display through the last week of April at the docklands Ocean Education Centre.

The art works were painted on site at the Alma doepel at North Wharf,Victoria harbour. The paintings track progress in the restoration of the historic 3 mast Schooner over the last 18 months and the exhibition aimed to pay homage to the diligence and commitment of the volunteers involved in the restoration project.

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for Maggie, painting has always been an essential part of her life.

Maggie has shown her paintings and drawings in five solo exhibitions, two joint exhibitions and participated in numerous group exhibitions. She has also illustrated children’s books. for more information please contact Maggie via email maggiechiara@fineartandfurniture.com.au

By tom Elliott

A few weeks ago i returned from my honeymoon, all of which was spent in the united States. Like many Australians, my wife and i took advantage of the strong Aussie dollar to enjoy ourselves in what used to be a relatively expensive travel destination. unlike most honeymooners, however, i spent some time during our holiday trying to assess the state of the local economy. And my conclusion?

America is now well past its financial low point.

As a result, Australian holidaymakers should enjoy the States cheaply while they still can.

Only a year ago, my opinion of the uS economy was rather different. Government debt was rampaging out of control, retailers were going backwards, the American car industry was still in decline and house prices were yet to hit their lows.

Since then, however, quite a lot has changed. With regard to the debt burden both inherited and increased by President Obama’s administration, long term interest rates in America have actually fallen over the past twelve months. This means that although reducing the public sector debt remains a challenge for the uS government, servicing it isn’t too difficult for the time being. Part of the reason American rates have remained so low is that the recent and well publicised bout of financial strife in Europe has reminded investors that the uS$ may be a better bet than the Euro.

As to retail, like their Australian counterparts American shopkeepers have had to contend with the threat posed by online sales. unlike local chains such as Myer, david Jones and harvey Norman, however, American retailers have already learnt to combine ‘bricks with clicks’, ie physical shopfronts with a well funded online present. To do otherwise in the hyper competitive uS marketplace would have meant oblivion, a fact that still appears to

elude some of the local chains. This combined with a newly emboldened consumer means that American retail chains have recently reported increases in both sales and profits. in similar fashion, despite suffering a near death experience during the Global financial Crisis of 2008-09, the big Three uS carmakers (ie ford, GM and Chrysler) have this year experienced their best few months in years. it seems that expensive American petrol prices (just topping the equivalent of A$1.00 per litre!) are causing buyers to seek out new and more fuel efficient models in their hundreds of thousands. The only downside to this for a car fanatic like me is that the traditional American ‘Yank Tank’ now seems very much a thing of the past. finally, in contrast to my trip there a year ago, the general opinion now is that uS house prices have reached their bottom and appear likely to rebound. driving this is a combination of cheap finance, lack of new construction activity and a still increasing population – with much of the latter being driven by the long

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term American growth engine of immigration.

As home prices still form a major component of uS household wealth, it is unsurprising that a turnaround in values might be accompanied by a rise in consumer confidence.

So what does all of this mean for Australia?

Two main things: first, even as the Chinese economy shows signs of slowing, any pick up in demand from the uS could maintain a floor under global growth – which is good news for commodity prices, upon which so much of our wealth depends. And second, if my conclusions here about the uS are correct, then the A$ might have already seen its high water mark against the greenback, meaning that next year’s trip might cost a little more than the lovely honeymoon just finished.

Tom Elliott is Director of both MM&E Capital Pty Ltd, a Melbourne based hedge fund, and Beulah Capital Pty Ltd, a private wealth manager.

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HOW tO MaXIMISE aCCOUNt BaSED pENSIONS tHROUGH YOUR SELf-MaNaGED SUpERaNNUatION

By Andrew Hewison before i kick off, let’s set the scene – An account based pension (AbP) is an income stream drawn from an individual’s superannuation balance. A condition of release must be met before an AbP can be drawn, that being 55 years of age and retired, or have entered into a transition to retirement strategy where a person continues working and contributing to super, but draws an income to a maximum of 10% of their balance per annum.

This strategy is beneficial as the income drawn is either concessionally taxed, or not taxed at all and once it begins the individual’s super balance ceases to pay tax on its earnings or realised capital gains within the fund.

Every person’s superannuation is made up of two components, taxable and non-taxable.

Taxable components generally comprise of pre-tax contributions, such as employer contributions. Generally speaking, this means

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that at some point tax will be deducted by the Government when the money comes back out (either by way of income tax or at the death of the member). Non-taxable components comprise of contributions made post tax, such as sale proceeds of a house after capital gains tax is deducted.

When drawing an ACP we generally want to provide an outcome whereby taxable components are exhausted and we are left with only non-taxable components in the fund. but how can we do this? Once both taxable and non-taxable components are mixed up in the fund together we are unable to select where we draw the ACP from. it MuST be drawn proportionally from each component, unless we can somehow isolate these separate components…

The most effective strategy available is to begin separate pensions as various contributions are made to super. for

example, a pension could be started using the accumulation of super contributions, in this case $600,000, throughout the working life of an individual (majority being taxable component). This balance is now isolated in pension number 1. No further contributions can be added to this pension. in addition, an investment property is sold and after tax, a $400,000 contribution is made to super (non-taxable component).

A second pension is then established from this contribution. Within this fund there are now two pensions operating independently of each other. The superannuation member and/or their financial Adviser have flexibility in determining where their withdrawals will come from, subject to the statutory minimums being met.

Considering that an AbP drawn from the taxable component is included as assessable income to a person between 55-60 years of age, it may be advisable to maximize withdrawals from pension number two, however, once 60 years of age all AbPs become non-taxable to the member,

therefore maximizing the drawdown on pension number one makes most sense. furthermore, once retired and assuming the member is under 65 years of age, operating two pensions allows the member the flexibility to make a lump sum withdrawal of around $450,000 from pension one and re-contribute to their super fund as a non-taxable contribution. The result being the vast majority, if not all, of their super balance is now a non-taxable component! final word – for ease of administration and account keeping, when preparing the year end accounts, some Accountants choose to commute/rollover these pensions into one. it is important to consider implications of this action as it could spell the end to the effectiveness of the above strategies. 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

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What is your definition of success in business?

Success i believe is when the business achieves high customer satisfaction levels.

What inspires you: Simplicity.

Biggest mistake business owners can make: fast paced advancements in technology today are the greatest change catalysts. Not being able to adapt or be aware of these changes can be a great disadvantage to businesses.

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Most surprising discovery since being located at Docklands? The number of small businesses with a presence here.

What is your businesses mantra? SMART. No matter what your goals, for success they should be Simple, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant & Time bound.

Most important office/business tool? The mobile device. A mobile device may be the smartphone, tablet or any other device in the future that provides us with instant capability to receive and interact with information.

What is your key goal for the next 5 years? be part of and hopefully lead and contribute to this journey of convergence of data, voice & video.

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6 WaYS tO MaKE YOUR WEBSItE MORE pROfItaBLE Your website is the central information hub for your business, so it’s necessary that you have clear and engaging content that communicates the right things about your product or service.

Here are 6 ways you can instantly improve your website today:

this question, you start eliminating any unnecessary information from your website that’s not helping to promote your business.

5. State benefits not features

The estimated average viewing time your customer spends on your website is around 3 to 8 seconds. it’s important that within that small timeframe, you command their attention with an engaging headline.

Customers buy benefits not features! All your features have a benefit and you should never assume your customers know what that benefit is. it’s your job to communicate the benefits to them. for example, a feature of a car might be AbS brakes but the benefit of owning a car with AbS breaks is that it may one day save your life.

2. avoid chunks of texts

6. Use “you” orientated language:

Your website should allow your customers to easily scan through your content, so they can locate the information they require with total ease. One way to effectively do this is to incorporate bullet points and sub-headlines into your copy, helping prompt your customers to the information they need quickly.

When your customers read your website, they want to know how your product or service can advantage them. far too many times businesses focus heavily on themselves using words like “us,” “we” and “i.” by changing these words to “you”, your website content becomes more customer focused and keeps your customers engaged.

1. Grab attention with a good headline

3. answer your most important questions Your homepage is the most important page on your website as it’s often the first point of call for your customers. use your homepage to answer the most important questions your customers frequently ask about your business.

4. Make every word count

Make these changes today and start enjoying a more profitable website for your business.

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Your customer’s time is important and you don’t want to lose their interest by including unnecessary or irrelevant information on your website. One way to avoid this is by reading through your content and asking yourself – “do my customers really care about this information?” by asking yourself

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Rejection - Why Customers Often Say “No!” Date: Wednesday, 11th July 2012 address: Servcorp, 101 Collins Street, Melbourne time: 5:30pm - 7pm Speaker: Dr Marcus Powe Info: Who looks forward to change? Your customers and your clients? The answer is probably “no”.

There are a number of barriers that are erected and will slow down or prevent change from occurring.

Barriers include: The Value Barrier, The Risk Barrier, The Tradition Barrier and The Image Barrier.

Dr Powe will talk you through his recommended strategies and systems that can be enforced in order to break through those barriers and encourage new innovative ideas to be introduced.

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COVER StORY - MELBOURNE ICE

MELBOURNE ICE – CELEbRATiNG 10 YEARS WiTh hiSTORY iN ThE MAkiNG

by Lisa Quittner The Melbourne ice kicked off their campaign for a third Australian ice hockey League (AihL) Premiership in the local derby match against Melbourne Mustangs on April 28th at the Medibank icehouse with a nail biting finish as Jason baclig scored a final shootout goal allowing Melbourne ice to snare a 6-5 win, with a following 5-2 defeat over the Canberra knights on April 29th for a 2 out of 2 opening season weekend extravaganza.

This is a huge year for Melbourne ice, celebrating their tenth year in the competition and aiming to achieve three successive championships, known as a 3PEAT which has never been done in the history of the Australian ice hockey League, following on from back to back premierships in 2010 and 2011. from its inception, the not for profit club has thrived, attributing much of its success to the dedication of volunteers and the growing legion of fans that give of their time and 16

huge impact. The first home game played at docklands in 2010 drew the largest crowd in the history of Australian ice hockey, a great beginning to what has become the forefront destination for the sport of ice hockey and winter sports in general. “docklands is a great precinct, the Medibank icehouse is our home, we are really proud to be based here and we are grateful to Medibank not only for sponsoring the icehouse, but the team as well.”

expertise without reservation.

As Melbourne ice President Andrew Lamrock explained, from the very start one constant has remained - a sense of family.

in the two years that Andrew Lamrock has led the team, his focus has been to commercialise and grow the brand while maintaining the intrinsic values of the club. Arguably, Melbourne ice is one of the most professionally run sporting clubs nationally within the amateur league.

“The fact that we are volunteer based, the fact that everything we do is delivered by volunteers is testament to the many thousands of people that have been involved in the club over the past 10 years, no one single person can take the credit alone. it is the integrity and values of the people within the club that has created a sense of family, Melbourne’s biggest family. ” Andrew Lamrock said.

While behind the scenes Melbourne ice is clearly in good hands, the team itself has produced great success as an independent club in the league. Originally, the Goodall Cup (AihL premiership cup) was contested on an interstate level, since the latter part of last century, no other independent team in the AihL has won back to back premierships with a better than fair chance of achieving a 3PEAT.

Over the past 10 years the ethos, values and structure of the Club hasn’t changed which is a reflection on how Melbourne ice was founded. The club’s second president, Josh Puls, who is now a Patron of Melbourne ice, managed to galvanise the hard work of Mark Weber before him and set in place the core values that the club continues to operate under.

Canadian recruit, Jason baclig began his ice hockey career at Wayne State university after receiving a full athletic hockey scholarship. After four years at WSu he played professional ice hockey in Germany for a year, before two years in the Netherlands competing in the dutch Elite League winning two championships.

Passion is an understatement, when speaking with current president Andrew Lamrock who despite holding high level positions in the corporate sector gives up to 40 hours a week of his time voluntarily. “My tenure as President of Melbourne ice is to me the most important thing on my resume, it is the most important thing in my life and it is what i am most proud of” he adds.

Membership has grown from 88 two years ago to 450 so far this year and growing, revenue turnover has grown almost ten-fold in the same period. Andrew adds that being based at the icehouse at docklands and sponsored by Medibank has also had a

Jason baclig is proud to be part of Melbourne ice with his fellow international recruits and attributes the sense of family at the club as a great motivator to remain in Melbourne. Jason is also known as the ‘Ninja on ice’ for his ability and agility on the ice to dodge and speed out of perilous situations and has become an integral member of the Melbourne ice team. “i really feel i have been accepted here by my team mates, the committee and our fan base as a part of this team. Although i am a family man and far away from home, i feel welcome here and i have made the transition easily. My journey has been really interesting so far and it has been

such a bonus to work, train and play at the Medibank icehouse” says Jason.

The latest recruit to Melbourne ice is doug Wilson Junior, the son of Chicago blackhawks legend doug Wilson. doug Junior is also Assistant Operations Manager at NhL (u.S National hockey League) powerhouse the San Jose Sharks and is charged with pursuing business and sporting opportunities with the Melbourne ice, with a partnership with the Sharks high on the agenda. despite international recruits, each team member of Melbourne ice has been equally important in achieving their success to date. These players are enormously committed and dedicate 5 months of the year to the AihL season, training with the team 2-3 times a week as well as on their own and travelling most weekends.

Several of these players are as physically fit and capable as an AfL player but unlike most other sporting codes, they take the time to engage with their fans and sign autographs after a match.

The coaching and player support crew and sponsors are a critical component to the “family”. The health and wellbeing of the players is of the utmost importance. ice hockey is catching on with lightening speed; it is the ultimate team gladiator sport giving spectators an up-close experience.

The motto “be part of the action” couldn’t be more fitting, you can feel the action, the spirit, the passion and the fire on the ice, spectators physically see and feel the glass around the rink shake. And don’t think this a blokes sport either, 41 per cent of spectators are female and they love it.

This is an exciting year for Melbourne ice with much to reflect on over the past 10 years and so much to look eagerly toward. This is also an exciting time for the Melbourne community to join Melbourne’s biggest family and be part of the action!

The AIHL season runs from april 28 – august 19 To purchase tickets please visit www.icehouse.com.au.

For further information on the team, membership or sponsorship visit: melbourneice.com.au

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LIVING IN SEaSON Those of us who live in the city tend to forget this natural cycle of things and we are inclined to get out of rhythm with our environment. Our children and teenagers want to grow up faster than ever, and are not content just being in their childhood stage. Adults try to reverse the natural aging cycle with surgery, instead of being happy and proud of the stage they are at. it’s situations like this that nature has a lot to teach us.

by Nicole hutcheson - kinesiology Practitioner & instructor Everything in life has a natural rhythm. in nature, these rhythms are represented in the seasons- Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter. Those who have a connection with the earthsuch as farmers or gardeners know and understand these seasons. Spring is the time to plant, Summer is when everything is flourishing and starting to bloom, Autumn is when we harvest, and Winter is the time to rest, reflect and prepare the ground for our next cycle.

in other areas of our life, we expect instant results without putting in the work beforehand. Take money for example. how much time do you spend thinking and reflecting on what you really want (Winter), planning a budget on how you are going to pay for it (Spring), saving and working hard for it (Summer) and then purchasing and enjoying our accomplishment (Autumn)?

Most of us just charge our credit card or take out a bank loan, then find ourselves paying much more for things that we don’t really need. it‘s not about taking a whole year to purchase something, or waiting for Winter to start your savings

tHE SIMpLE tHINGS… By tahlia Mandie – psychotherapist & family Counsellor School holidays have come and now they have gone. The Easter holidays seem soooo long ago. The daily hustle and bustle and chaos continues… and so we wait for that next break. it seems like only yesterday that i found out i was pregnant again. but now… the waiting game is on. Time just seems to have crept closer and closer to “b day”!

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And so i realise, sometimes it is the simple things that matter. The little things. The tiny things. No sooner do we have time to spare, it evaporates so very quickly. What seems like something so far away will creep up on you in a second, literally!

Confession… i often lose sight of the little things, the small things, the things that seem insignificant, but i understand that this insignificant occurrence

plan. You can move through this entire seasonal rhythm in a week or a month. it’s natural to be in different seasons in all different areas of your life.

Many people have the same attitude about diets. instead of planning a realistic nutrition and exercise routine (Spring), working hard, strengthening and nourishing our body (Summer) so we can feel healthier and be proud of our results (Autumn), and lead a happier and more balanced life as a result (Winter), we find ourselves turning to diet pills and shakes that promise instant results with no effort required.

This goes against the natural cycle of life, and the results don’t last. Again- it’s not about taking a whole year to achieve your result- it’s about the cycle rather than the time it takes.

Social Media and technology has also meant that we are missing this natural cycle in relationships too- whether personal or professional. We are losing the art of nourishing our relationships, we’re no longer putting in the time to watch them grow and bloom. We have forgotten these vital steps.

The message of these cycles is that you don’t have to be at your peak in every area of your life at all times. The rest stage is just as important to the success of your overall goal as the working hard stage. it’s natural to be in different seasons in all different areas of your life.

So coming into the season of Winter next month, try to allocate some time for relaxation and reflection. You will feel more calm, balanced and focused. Try to get back to your natural body rhythm.

Try not to force things and let them happen naturally. Life is a lot easier when you let it flow.

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, call 9819 6835 or email nicole@chikinesiology.com.au

will one day bite me in the back-side because i didn’t realise how significant it was at the time. Even the toughest challenges can be the very best thing - a turning point, an eye opener.

tahlia is a psychotherapist and family counsellor, writer and blogger helping individuals, couples and families navigate through life’s challenges and move forward.

So i am now noticing. i am now taking the time to observe, process and observe just a little more. That cheeky smile, that big bear hug i get just before bed time, the process of sorting my daughter’s toy dolls.

See more of tahlia’s work at www.directionexploring.com.au or www.theparentingfiles.com.au

it is all going to change very quickly.

Time will not stand still. Life as i know it is going to change.

Most people wouldn’t have a pie without sauce as they are just meant to be. Likewise diet and exercise work best for weight loss when they are teamed together.

As a personal trainer i try to make sure each of my clients has a massive ‘pie with sauce’. i pass on as much dietary information as possible to go with their exercise as both work together in helping you achieve your weight or fitness goals. i like to know my clients have enough knowledge after training at dluxe so that they can maintain or even better, improve on their results on their own.

You see a lot of ‘diet’ plans out there at the moment are promising 5 - 10kgs

of weight loss over 8 weeks that don’t involve any physical activity.

This is just silly, because once you ‘go off’ the diet, inevitably you put the weight back on. Your body needs a method to burn off your food intake, that is where exercise comes in, it keeps your metabolism working.

Exercise on its own will not work if you keep eating poorly. it wouldn’t matter if you trained for two hours a day, if you keep eating junk food two meals a day, you won’t even burn

off what you have consumed for the day. Therefore, you may get even heavier than what you started at.

So after hearing all of this, can you see how combining exercise and dietary changes is essential to achieving your goals. You must burn more energy through exercise than what you consume in your diet. it is just like the pie and sauce, the pie on its own is ok, but combining it with sauce, well you have a great pie.

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) 9650 0795, info@dluxe.com.au or visit www.dluxe.com.au

Remember your lifestyle doesn’t have to change drastically to get results. Take it one step at a time. Too often people try to make big changes at once. Small steps, a little extra exercise, and taking one ‘bad’ food out of your diet will get you on the way, then build from there.

If you have been inactive for more than three months or have an existing medical condition always check with your doctor before commencing an exercise program.

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To make the streusel mixture, mix sugar, baking powder, cinnamon and flour in a bowl. Rub in butter so mixture is a bit crumbly and lumpy. Set aside.

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‘forecast: turbulence’

by Janette turner Hospital dark clouds, harsh winds and the threat of hurricanes blow throughout Janette Turner hospital’s exquisitely crafted collection of short stories, saturating the slim volume with an unsettling sense of dread. forecast: Turbulence brings together a compelling cast of characters, each somehow floundering in an uncertain world. Some stories are gentle and elegiac; others are intense to the point of horror. Each one demonstrates hospital’s incredible mastery of storytelling, creating richly complex worlds that pull the reader right into their centre. in the opening story, blind date, we are introduced to Lachlan, a young boy hovering in the background of preparations for his sister’s wedding, wondering if his estranged father will appear. Lachlan is blind, but he can tell light from dark and reads the footsteps and vibrations of movement of the people around him, and in his mind he vividly recalls the soapy scent of his father’s freshly laundered shirt and his parting words: “i’m drowning, mate, and i just can’t breathe.” The drowning metaphor is then deftly woven into the following story, where a skipper of a whale-watching boat, who hasn’t spoken since his mother was killed by sharks, ruminates on stories of American World War ii servicemen also killed at sea.

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We also meet a lonely man obsessed with his beautiful neighbour, two sisters whose world is turned upside down when their father is publically exposed as a paedophile, and a couple whose child is kidnapped from his pram outside a bakery. The vulnerability of children is a common thread throughout the collection, sometimes taking us to deeply disturbing places. in Weather Maps, two young girls meet in the waiting room of the prison where they are both forced to visit their abusive stepfathers. in the bathroom, they compare scars, cuts and bruises, both agreeing that “it’s better when you do it to yourself.”

And yet, there are lighter moments to balance out the dark undercurrents. At the centre of the collection is hurricane Season, a story about a young boy and his grandmother waiting for a hurricane to descend on South Carolina. here, the rough weather is seen as something beautiful and thrilling, despite the danger it presents. The boy dreams of pirates; his grandmother hears the voice of an old lover in the wind. hospital’s carefully constructed narratives achieve what the all the best short stories should - presenting a sliver of a world that is intriguing and real, all within a tightly contained space. With its masterful pacing, rich variety of characters and a trove of moments that will linger in your mind, forecast: Turbulence confirms hospital’s place as one of Australia’s best contemporary fiction writers.

Grease an 18 cm-square cake tin and line base with baking paper, leaving some overhanging to help ease cake out (it can’t be inverted onto a cake cooling rack). Otherwise, grease a 20cm springform cake tin.

As part of Australia’s biggest Morning Tea (AbMT) fundraising to assist in the fight against cancer, renowned chef and Victorian of the Year, Stephanie Alexander shares her recipe for an easy plum cake to entice big donations from your guests. This cake could be made with other stone fruit, although they will not produce the same dramatic effect as plums, which leave deep-purple juice oozing into the cake. This is a cake to make and eat on the same day.

INGRDIENtS • 90g butter, softened, plus extra for greasing • 1 cup plain flour • 1 tsp cream of tartar • ½ tsp bicarbonate of soda • a pinch salt • 1 free-range egg • 2-3 tbsp buttermilk or milk • 65g caster sugar • 6-8 large ripe plums (preferably purple-fleshed, such as a blood plum), halved, stoned and cut into 2-3 pieces • 2 tsp pure icing sugar (optional) • double cream, to serve StREUSEL MIXtURE • • • • •

30g soft brown sugar ½ tsp baking powder ½ tsp ground cinnamon ¹⁄³ cup plain flour 30g unsalted butter, chopped

MEtHOD Preheat oven to 180°C.

Sift flour, cream of tartar, bicarbonate of soda and salt into a bowl. Whisk egg with 2 tablespoons of the buttermilk or milk. Cream butter and sugar until pale and thick in a food processor. Tip in flour mixture and pulse to mix quickly. Add egg/buttermilk mixture and process just until you have a smooth batter; it should be a dropping consistency. if it is quite stiff, mix in remaining buttermilk (this will depend on size of egg used).

Scrape butter into prepared tin and smooth the top. Press plum into batter in rows or circles. Scatter over streusel mixture. bake for 35-40 minutes or until a skewer inserted in the edges comes out clean (it will still test soft in the middle where plum juice has oozed into cake batter). Cool cake in tin on a cake cooling rack until just warm. Lift cake out using overhanging baking paper to assist, then transfer to a plate. Carefully lift base of cake with wide spatula and ease paper out. dust cake with icing sugar, if desired, and serve with double cream.

Serves 6-8. This recipe is from Stephanie Alexander’s Kitchen Garden Companion, Lantern, RRP $125, 2009. for further information or to register for aBMt, please visit www.biggestmorningtea.com.au or call 1300 65 65 85.

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ROCK tHE BaLLEt 2012 AuSTRALiAN TOuR INTERVIEW BY REBECCA HOWDEN having performed over 1000 shows during sell out seasons across the globe since its inception in 2007, Rasta Thomas’ Rock the ballet returns to Australia with its fusion of classic ballet technique combined with the excitement of musical theatre, hip hop, martial arts, tap, contemporary, gymnastics and more!

Rasta Thomas’ Rock the ballet features a stellar soundtrack including some of the biggest hits from u2, Michael Jackson, Prince, Queen, Coldplay and Lenny kravitz.

Set against a backdrop of video projected scenery, the show is exciting, fun, fleshy, raunchy, powerful and brilliantly entertaining.

3008docklands spoke to Rasta Thomas on the eve of the Australian Tour.

What is the inspiration behind the show?

Rock the ballet was created to inspire a new generation of dance lovers. To wake up and excite the dance world and give the audience a show full of energy, passion, technique and great music!

Rock the Ballet has had over 1000 performances around the world since its first in 2007. How has the show changed and evolved since then?

The show changes a little every night! With every new dancer, or new step, the show has new life. We have a solid show with wonderful choreography by Adrienne Canterna, who

allows the dancers to really feel the music and the energy of each other and the audience.

How is the soundtrack, scenery and other special effects used to enhance and complement the movement?

Everything is meant to complement each other. The show should feel genuine and full of personality. This includes the dancers, the music, the lights, costumes, video projections etc.

How does the Bad Boys of Dance challenge ideas about masculinity?

We don’t challenge masculinity, we define it.

Where do you see the future of dance (and in particular, ballet) heading? i hope it is heading in an open direction.

A free direction that allows the opportunity for change, combined with the beauty of cherishing the classics.

How would you convince someone with no interest in ballet to see the show? it’s sexy, fun, energetic, loud and makes you feel good. it’s like nothing you’ve seen in the theatre before and you’ll leave a dance lover for life!

ROCK tHE BaLLEt When: May 30, 31 & June 1, 2, 3 Where: State Theatre, The Arts Centre tickets: The Arts Centre 1300 182 183 or www.artscentremelbourne.com.au Ticketmaster 1300 136 166 or www.ticketmaster.com.au Web: www.rocktheballet.com.au

Launching their debut full length album The Leaves Stay Green at Melbourne’s bennetts Lane on Saturday 19th of May, kimba & Ryan present a considered selection of original melodies and reworked standards, underpinned with a sense of longing, a whimsical ache and a loyalty to the jazz idiom. featuring classics i hear Music, Round Midnight and Lush Life; kimba & Ryan’s latest offering shows a new maturity and is a departure from the light-hearted sound evident in their earlier EP’s Jazz Anthems for Taxidermy and We are Two in The Night. debut album The Leaves Stay Green refers both to the evergreen nature of kimba & Ryan’s fourteenyear musical partnership,

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Kimba & Ryan debut album The Leaves Stay Green is out May 19 and is available internationally on iTunes and via mail order at www.aussiejazz.com.au See Kimba & Ryan Live: Saturday 19 May, from 8.30pm Where: bennetts Lane - 25 bennetts Lane, Melbourne tickets: $25/$20 Ph: 03 9663 2856 www.bennettsland.com.au

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