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June 2022, Issue 16 The Voice of East Melbourne, Carlton and Parkville 见 22 页
innercitynews.com.au Forever Free Puzzles & Trivia P21
Re-elected Greens
leader vows to help
curb aircraft noise for
East Melbourne
East Melbourne residents who have been lobbying
for a decade against aircraft noise have welcomed a
promise by re-elected Melbourne MP Adam Bandt
to help provide a voice for their campaign.
words by Brendan Rees in a very concentrated path over our
PLANNING suburb, causing considerable noise
disturbance day and night.”
“The Aircraft Noise Ombudsman
The East Melbourne Group (EMG) has issued a scathing report about
has been particularly vocal about how this was done without any con-
non-essential light fixed-wing air- sultation with our community, and he
craft and helicopters, which can cre- also criticised failings in the environ-
Carlton community calls for University Cafe owner Paul Ferraro and Carlton Inc executive officer Phil ate noise levels up to 85 decibels – just mental assessment.”
Mansour have joined a growing chorus of calls from the Carlton community
tougher action on crime for immediate action on crime after yet another violent incident saw a teen-
short of the 90-decibel level at which The issue was discussed at a forum
hearing damage begins to occur over held at the East Melbourne library on
Photo by Murray Enders ager attacked in an alleged stabbing outside an ice-cream shop. More on pg 2. time. May 4 where seven federal election
The City of Melbourne introduced candidates made their pitches to vot-
a Fly Neighbourly Agreement (FNA) ers. All candidates gave their support
Royal Park “death-trap” crossing gets
in 2016 – which applies to helicopters when residents requested that three
to reduce the impact of aircraft noise key measures be addressed to help re-
with some general conditions apply- duce aircraft noise pollution.
budget funding for much-needed upgrade ing to all aircraft operating in prox-
imity to Melbourne – but residents
This included establishing an in-
dependent body to provide effective
say the issue was still “intolerable”. scrutiny of aviation decision-making
EMG group president Greg Bisi- and operations to replace the “inef-
words by Carol Saffer nouncement that the upgrade would proceed. nella told Inner City News the issue fective” Aircraft Noise Ombudsman.
SAFETY & SECURITY On Wednesday, May 25, Ms Oddie received word from of aircraft noise began some years The second measure included
City of Melbourne Cr Rohan Leppert that $1.5 million ago, when the regulators changed the providing an equal voice for affect-
had been allocated in the draft 2022-23 Budget for safety rules allowing light aircraft and heli- ed communities in aviation policy
In January 2022, the Royal Park Stakeholders Network works and upgrades at Poplar Rd. copters to fly over the suburb without making through a “mandated repre-
called for improvements to the dangerous “S-bend” on Cr Leppert quantified that the council and the state gov- being required to follow flight paths sentative community-driven forum”
Poplar Rd at the Royal Park Railway Station and tram in- ernment were to each contribute $750,000, resulting in designed to reduce noise impacts. to replace the current aviation sec-
tersection. jubilation within the ranks of the Stakeholders Network. “On some days we have hundreds tor-controlled community consulta-
Protectors of Public Land Victoria Inc. secretary Mi- “This joint council and state $1.5 million safety plan of small planes and helicopters tran- tion process.
chael Petit said the network had been campaigning to the will greatly reduce the threat of serious injury or loss siting over our homes, including joy A third request involved making
City of Melbourne to kickstart the safety upgrade as it of life for the many visitors to Royal Park who arrive by and training flights. Some of them do changes to the way the regulatory
was “a death trap and something that needs to be fixed.” train, tram, bicycle, and foot,” Mr Petit said. more than 30 circuits over our area,” body, Airservices Australia operated
At the same time, Friends of Royal Park secretary Kaye “The dangerous ‘S-bend’ on Poplar Rd will be replaced he said. to require it to “serve the interests of
Oddie added that Poplar Rd presented dangers for tram by traffic signalling, and safe ways to push a pram, ride a “Then, to add to the problem, the the community as well as the aviation
drivers due to poor sightlines in both directions. bike and walk across in safety.” flight path for large jets to and from industry”.
And now, their campaign has paid off with an an- Continued on page 3. Tullamarine was changed, resulting Continued on page 3.
ELECTIONS, PAGE 04 COMMUNITY, PAGE 05 ARTS & CULTURE, PAGE 06 BUSINESS, PAGE 09
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Greens romp home for Celebrating National Warrior Woman Lane Melbourne Zoo director
fifth consecutive term Volunteer Week benefits from budget says farewell
The Voice of East Melbourne, Carlton and Parkville 2
“Hope isn’t a strategy for us”: Carlton community
CONTACT
calls for action after teenager stabbed at gelato shop
Suite 108, 198 Harbour Esplanade the area, we’ve been going on about this for the
Docklands 3008 The Carlton community has past two years. It’s very simple. This is the dif-
innercitynews.com.au reignited its call for immediate ference between life and death now, immediate
Tel: 8689 7980 action is needed.”
action on crime after yet Asked if it had a plan of action or if CCTV
EDITOR
Sean Car
another violent incident saw a cameras would be installed in Carlton, the City
of Melbourne referred to its draft budget 2022-
teenager attacked in an alleged 23 on city cleaning and safety.
PUBLISHER
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critical safety infrastructure and resources to
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Hyper-local print works for advertisers words by Brendan Rees “This includes a continued focus on up-
in our digital world because local people photography by Murray Enders grading the safe city camera fibre network and
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To sell to the Inner City community, surveillance.”
contact Jack Hayes on 0401 031 236 or ▲ The Lygon St EzyMart was broken into on May 31. “As always, council will continue to work
jack@hyperlocalnews.com.au Police were called to Lygon St about 7.30pm on closely with Victoria Police to improve safety
May 23 after reports an altercation had broken across Melbourne.”
Reader contributions are welcome. out between a group of males. strategy for us. We hope that the police can A Lygon St worker, who wished to remain
Send letters, articles and images to: A 17-year-old boy was taken to the Royal do more, we need a proper strategy in place as anonymous, described seeing blood on the
brendan@hyperlocalnews.com.au Melbourne Hospital with life-threatening inju- to how we’re going to deal with this uptick in ground where the alleged stabbing took place
ries after suffering cuts to his neck. crime,” she told Inner City News. as “confronting, especially somewhere so close
The deadline for the July edition
It’s understood the attacker, who is still on “It comes back to what sort of suburb or what to work.”
is June 24.
the run, was reportedly wielding a machete sort of city do we want to build, and this needs “I could have easily have been walking to my
SOCIAL MEDIA at the time of the incident as horrified diners to be reflected in planning decisions, and unless car, I could’ve come half an hour earlier and
Twitter Follow us on Twitter looked on. they are hell-bent on creating a ghetto out of been caught in the middle of that so that’s a
@InnerCity_News Police said there had been no arrests and Carlton, I’m not sure how they expect these scary thought for me,” the worker said.
that they are investigating while the victim issues to improve.” A long-standing trader voiced his anger at the
FACEBOOK-SQUARE Like us on Facebook remained in a serious but stable condition in “North Melbourne Police Station does as situation saying a stronger police presence was
innercitynewsmelbourne hospital. much as they can with the limited resources needed otherwise “no one’s going to come here
The callous attack has left residents and trad- that they are given. But that’s not enough.” anymore.”
instagram Follow us on Instagram ers frustrated and concerned over the level of Carlton Inc. Traders’ Association executive “I’ve seen a lot happen but not to this extent
@innercity_news crime gripping the area – with calls mounting officer Phillip Mansour said the organisation that’s for sure and not as frequent as it is now,”
for authorities to act. had outlined these untoward events to the the trader, who wished not to be named, said.
Opinions expressed by contributors are not
Carlton Residents’ Association president council and police “multiple, multiple times Another trader, Dominic Dalic, also believed
necessarily shared by the publisher.
Antoinette Sagaria said the community was both the council and police need to improve enough wasn’t being done despite violence hav-
hyperlocalnews.com.au “extremely concerned”, not only by the latest their performance, they’re simply not doing ing “gone through the roof.”
admin@hyperlocalnews.com.au incident “but what has been happening in the enough immediately to protect the community.” “This is the wild west. I think society needs
area generally”, which included a man being “There’s been crimes, shootings, stabbings, to wake up, starting with politicians.”
shot at in a drive-by shooting one year ago and there’s even been murders here, and immediate Paul Ferraro, who runs the University Café
the EzyMart store on Lygon St being smashed action isn’t happening. We just need action now, on Lygon St, said, “Families have to feel safe
in a burglary on May 31. not in one or two years’ time,” he said. to walk the streets freely and be reassured that
“We don’t want excuses and hope isn’t a “They’ve taken so long to increase CCTV in everything is okay.”•
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June 2022, Issue 16 3
Re-elected Greens leader
vows to help curb aircraft
noise for East Melbourne
Continued from page 1.
Re-elected Melbourne MP Adam Bandt told
the audience he would not only support the
measures but introduce legislation to “give ef-
fect” to residents’ requests.
The Australian Greens leader said there were
ways to alleviate aircraft noise “that can be
done now” including changing the flight paths
of light aircraft that were performed by trainee
▲ Members of Royal Park Stakeholders Network celebrate the council’s budget support. pilots which “doesn’t actually require a change
to the law.”
“I’ve had the Deputy Prime Minister and the
head of Airservices Australia in a room, and put
Royal Park “death-trap” crossing gets budget this all to them,” Mr Bandt told residents at the
forum.
funding for much-needed upgrade “The head of Airservices Australia just says,
‘Look, who are we to restrict the rights of
planes to fly wherever they want?’ That’s what
Continued from page 1. part of Melbourne safer for all road users and we’ve got to change.”
park visitors,” Cr Leppert added. Mr Bisinella said he was “heartened by the
“I think it safe to say that we are all in a word, Royal Park Stakeholders Network, consist- understanding of the problem” shown by all
chuffed, and we are deeply grateful for the ing of more than a dozen community groups, sides of politics.
championship of Cr Leppert.” venues and council officers, was initiated in late “The community looks forward to ongoing aviation body had and would continue to en-
Cr Leppert said he was delighted that this 2020 to address concerns related to the use and engagement with the political parties, to ame- gage with the East Melbourne Group directly
project was being funded at last. conditions of the park. liorate the human impact,” he said. on its proposal to reduce aircraft noise.
“It is a testament to the persistence of locals Mr Petit said that forming the network was a City of Melbourne Cr Rohan Leppert said Unsuccessful One Nation candidate for the
and Royal Park advocates that the project has step in the right direction to ensure individual the FNA, which had recently been renewed, Melbourne electorate Walter Stragan told the
been prioritised,” he said. groups informed each other of their objectives was “the best the council can do with our direct forum he would have advocated for a Royal
“At $1.5 million this project isn’t cheap, but
that’s because we need to synchronise pedes-
and plans so they could work collaboratively. • power.”
“We all know it’s Commonwealth reform that
Commission to be established, saying residents
“need answers.” •
trian crossing signals with the rail crossing to is going to be needed to get a better outcome for
avoid road traffic backing up over the rail line.” the community,” he said.
Melbourne Zoo is a remarkably accessible “The council will work with the incoming
Carol Saffer Brendan Rees
zoo by world standards, with a dedicated rail- government to improve the situation for in-
JOURNALIST ner city communities because it’s not only a JOURNALIST
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“The Poplar Rd pedestrian crossing will CAROL@HYPERLOCALNEWS. Melbourne issue, but also an issue in the vicini- BRENDAN@HYPERLOCALNEWS.
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Greens romp home for a fifth consecutive term in Melbourne
very emotionally, and said, ‘this is the first time
Greens leader and Melbourne that I feel hopeful about politics in the future’,”
MP Adam Bandt enjoyed he said.
“For a lot of younger people, they just had a
his best Federal Election yet decade of terrible government, houses becom-
on May 21, winning a fifth ing more unaffordable and the climate crisis
getting worse, and that’s been their whole expe-
consecutive term with an rience of politics.”
increased percentage of the While many commentators put the May
21 demolition of the Liberal Party down to a
primary vote, while his party repudiation of former Prime Minister Scott
Wedding crasher expanded its presence in the Morrison and his government, the results were
underpinned by a desire for stronger action on
House of Representatives.
charged after climate, integrity and gender equality.
Between The Greens and the many Teal
stealing gifts words by Sean Car Independents who ran in traditionally Liberal
seats on a strong platform of action on climate,
ELECTIONS
Mr Bandt said a “very clear message” had reso-
words by Brendan Rees nated among voters across the country.
CRIME In addition to the emergence of “Teal “We’ve just lived through three years or
Independents” helping to dismantle the ▲ Adam Bandt makes his victory speech on May 21. drought, fires and floods and people know
Coalition Government across the country, the we’ve got to get out of coal and gas and take
Greens increased its number of lower house climate action, and that the window to do it is
A Carlton man who posed as a wedding guest
seats from one to four, picking up Brisbane, many seats turn Green for the first time,” he now,” he said.
to allegedly steal thousands of dollars’ worth
Ryan and Griffith in Queensland. said. “You now see that right across the political
of wedding gifts has been charged with several
While fellow Greens candidate Steph “Melbourne is a really diverse electorate. spectrum, with people now shifting the way
offences.
Hodgins-May, who was contesting the neigh- While we’ve got some of the most expensive they vote to call for more climate action and
The 24-year-old accused wedding crasher
bouring seat of Macnamara for the third con- real estate in the country, we’ve also got a huge that is really encouraging.”
allegedly pretended to be a wedding guest
secutive election, drew a significant swing to amount of public housing. Part of the reason “This has always been something that mat-
while attending several venues across inner city
The Greens, Labor incumbent Josh Burns nar- why there is so much cohesion and respect ters to the people of Melbourne and we’re going
Melbourne between April 2 and May 22.
rowly emerged the victor of the close contest among the people in Melbourne is that every- to work hard to push on that in the next term of
The man allegedly stole a total of $16,000
which was only called on May 31, more than one in Melbourne knows that the more equal parliament.”
worth of cash, jewellery, and gift cards at three
one week after the election. we are as a society the better off we’ll all be.” As far as Melbourne’s CBD was concerned,
wedding receptions.
The cross bench has more than doubled from “People now want politics to reconnect with he said its post-pandemic recovery would “be a
Police allege he crashed wedding events in
six seats in the 2019 election to a whopping 15, the community – that’s one take away lesson priority for me.”
Brunswick, Fitzroy, Brunswick East, Ripponlea,
leaving the incoming Labor Government with from this election. Across the country people “Once we know the shape of the government
and Hawthorn between April 2 and May 22.
only a slender majority in the lower house. had started to switch off from politics. Our and know who’s responsible for looking after
Detectives from the Moreland Crime
Speaking with Inner City News following message was that politics can actually make cities, there are a number of issues we would
Investigation Unit executed a search warrant in
his re-election, Mr Bandt said he was “really people’s lives better. We can do it in a way that like to raise with the relevant ministers includ-
Carlton on May 24 and arrested the man.
humbled” to be elected to Melbourne again brings the community together.” ing the push for assistance with recovery,” he
Jewellery and gift cards were found at the
with an increased vote but said he and his team Mr Bandt told Inner City News that some of said.
property.
had worked “really hard” locally through its the feedback he found the “most moving” was “I’ll be pushing hard for support for our cre-
The man has been charged with 27 charges,
“people-powered model”. from younger people, who he said were deliv- ative sector in Melbourne to ensure that as we
including aggravated burglary, burglary, theft
“We were getting really strong messages of ered “a real moment of hope” by the election still deal with the consequences of the pandem-
and going equipped to steal.
increased support; the question was how big it result. ic that we’re still able to get those creative and
He has been bailed to appear before
was going to be. We knew more people would “The thing I found most moving was the arts events back on their feet and functioning
Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on October 18. • turn to the Greens, but it was great to see so amount of young people who came up to me, sustainably again.” •
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June 2022, Issue 16 5
Every little bit helps
words by Carol Saffer Volunteers contributed
COMMUNITY
596.2 million hours to
Volunteering Australia defines volunteering as
the community in 2019.
“time willingly given for the common good and Pro Bono Australia
without financial gain”.
National Volunteer Week, held from Monday,
reported in 2020 that
May 16 to Sunday, May 22, celebrated and rec- volunteering had an
ognised Australia’s volunteers.
This year’s theme for the week was “Better
estimated annual
Together”. economic and social
Volunteering brings people together; it
builds communities and creates a better society
value of $290 billion in
for everyone. Australia, yielding a
Angkana Turner has volunteered at Carlton
Neighbourhood Learning Centre (CNLC) for
450 per cent return for
nearly six years. every dollar invested.
Every morning, around 6.30am, she arrives
and opens the centre.
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“I am an early bird; I can do my work quietly
and slowly by myself until about 8.30,” Ms
Turner said.
“I am so happy to volunteer here; this is my
second home.”
Ms Turner opens all the rooms, turns on the
heating when needed, and ensures adequate
coffee-making supplies are available.
She offers to make coffee for the teachers and
remembers how everyone likes it. on the role of tournament organiser. have a good time, and the competitive spirit is mobilise volunteers to cook delicious, free
Every Thursday, a community lunch is served In his spare time, he is the secretary at his incredibly strong.” meals from rescued, donated, and homegrown
at the centre, and Ms Turner helps prepare the local church and volunteers at the Australian In 2019, nearly all formal volunteering (98.3 ingredients to improve the lives of Australians
meals. Sports Museum at the MCG every second per cent) involved volunteering in person, in in hardship.
“That’s my job, to make everyone happy,” she Monday. the office or in the field. For six years, Ms Cameron has worked on
said with a big smile. “I recognise that all these organisations The Abbotsford kitchens at FareShare, a not- tasks such as bagging prepared food for distri-
CNLC community development manager wouldn’t function without volunteer work,” Mr for-profit food rescue organisation, is where bution and chopping ingredients for the daily
Elle Morrel said Angkana was invaluable to Haines said. East Melbourne resident Lucinda Cameron cooking.
help support staff and centre users every day. “Sport is an important part of my life, so spends four-and-a-half hours volunteering ev- “I chat with the volunteers on the shift,” she
“We don’t know what we would do without I organise my days and weeks around it and ery fortnight. said. “I have made some good friendships over
her,” she said. volunteering.” “My duties as a mother were decreasing rap- the years with like-minded people.”
Research shows that 30.7 per cent of vol- Mr Haines, who has played tennis for more idly, so I thought it was time to do what I want Volunteers contributed 596.2 million hours
unteers choose sports and physical recreation than 60 years, considers it a source of great to do,” Ms Cameron said. to the community in 2019. Pro Bono Australia
organisations to support. enjoyment and has travelled overseas to play in “I like the idea of giving back to the commu- reported in 2020 that volunteering had an
Rob Haines has been a volunteer at Parkville master’s tournaments. nity. It’s not a front-line role, and I like doing estimated annual economic and social value
Tennis Club for almost 40 years, where he has “I get a great amount of satisfaction from stuff, helping out behind the scenes.” of $290 billion in Australia, yielding a 450 per
held all of the office bearer positions and taken playing. When I’m [on the court], I am out to She assists with FareShare’s mission to cent return for every dollar invested. •
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Warrior Woman Lane benefits from council budget
words by Carol Saffer
ARTS & CULTURE
As part of the City of Melbourne’s recently
announced draft budget 2022-23, $150,000
was allocated to commission a public artwork
in Warrior Woman Lane in honour of its name-
sake. The project also includes a paid curatorial
mentorship program for emerging Aboriginal
women curators.
Warrior Woman Lane was named after Lisa
Bellear – a Minjungbul, Goernpil, Noonuccaland
South Sea Islander woman from Minjerribah
(North Stradbroke Island, Queensland), born
and raised in Naarm (Melbourne).
She was a prolific activist, photographer,
broadcaster, poet, feminist, politician, comedi-
an, academic and performer.
Lisa was a member of the Stolen Generations,
a qualified social worker, passionate about the existed since the 1800s, and until 2017 it had no of the arts, culture and heritage portfolio, said, to recognise and celebrate the achievements of
arts and devoted to addressing the needs and name. “It’s not every day we get the chance to name a Lisa Bellear,” Cr Capp said.
communicating the experiences of Aboriginal In 2017 the City of Melbourne approached laneway, so this was a fantastic opportunity to When reviewing Ms Bellear’s book of poetry
and Torres Strait Islander people globally. the Victorian Women’s Trust with a request for honour Lisa Bellear and her poetry.” Aboriginal Country, editor Jen Jewel Brown
She passed away in 2006, aged 45. assistance in developing a list of notable women From historic laneways to major landmarks, said she was struck by “her subtle barbs”.
Because her surname is very similar to Bellair to address the gender bias in street naming. Lord Mayor Sally Capp recently said that public “She wakes us as to how the ‘ownership’ (via
St in Kensington, her family suggested the lan- The Trust noted at the time how vitally im- art played a vital role in defining who we were naming ‘rights’) of Australian public lands and
eway be named “Warrior Woman”; words that portant it is to represent women’s long contri- as a city. monuments lauds absent white English royalty
feature in one of her poems. bution to civic life with obvious, tangible and “We’re delighted to be able to support some and intrepid god-fearing discoverers.”
Located off Nicholson St between Kay St and long-lasting tributes. incredible Aboriginal artists to create an excit- How ironic that a lane in Carlton bears her
Alexandra Parade, Warrior Woman Lane has Cr Rohan Leppert, the council’s then chair ing piece of public art in Warrior Woman Lane name. •
The Humble Mission’s determination for no-one to be forgotten
words by Kaylah-Joelle Baker
COMMUNITY
Offering a community service for disadvantaged people
without the attached stigma has always been the driving
force behind The Humble Mission.
It was the reason behind the start of the relaxed and
▲ A render of the proposed upgrade for Jack Dyer Stand. welcoming Saturday market set-up at Batman Park, where
many of the mission’s “friends” in the homeless communi-
ty continue to be supported to this day.
Council approves plan to As one of the founding volunteers, Shaymaa Elkadi has
seen the difference it makes when a community stands up
bulldoze historic Punt Rd stand
and supports those in need who at times feel forgotten,
and it left her wondering what more could be done.
It was then when some state government funding came
through that they were able to start actioning some plans.
words by Brendan Rees “We’ve seen other clubs leave their
“We were lucky enough to be funded at the end of last
PLANNING traditional homes for larger spaces in
year as part of the COVID priority response to multicul-
the suburbs, resulting in a loss of con-
tural communities to provide emergency food relief for
nection of these clubs these places of
The City of Melbourne has approved people who have been impacted by COVID,” Ms Elkadi
origin,” she said.
a controversial plan to knock down said.
“Richmond do not want to sever
the historic Jack Dyer Stand as part As a trusted organisation within the community, The
this vital historic link.”
of the Punt Rd Oval redevelopment, Humble Mission spoke to communities in need and saw
Ms Thomas said the redevelop-
despite heritage groups voicing their the potential for a pop-up market for refugee and asylum
ment would allow the club to have
opposition. seeker families predominately from Iraqi, Syrian, Afghan,
“state-of-the-art” facilities.
The Richmond Football Club Sudanese and Ukrainian backgrounds.
“A core requirement is that the oval
wants to extend the size of its iconic The Humble Mission then partnered with Foundation
be reconfigured and reoriented to the to continue the market on the first Sunday of July, August
oval in East Melbourne which would House; a specialised service focused on supporting refu-
dimensions of the MCG, and this has and September if they can find an indoor location.
result in the 104-year-old Jack Dyer gees to rebuild their lives.
had significant impacts on the viable Similar to the Saturday Relief by the River service, this
Stand being demolished along with The result was a successful outcome with more than 80
masterplan options.” latest market can only be successful if the community
the adjoining 1984-built administra- families being supported on Sunday May 8 and 15, in the
The council’s planning chair comes together to donate and support those in need.
tion building. Foundation House Brunswick gardens and car park.
and Deputy Lord Mayor Nicholas While still accepting donations through the East
A new building complex including “It was a real privilege to support the work of The
Reece said councillors had “very Melbourne General Store, Shaymaa is hopeful that more
the “William Cooper Centre” would Humble Mission and their incredible group of volunteer
carefully considered” the plans. restaurants or catering companies in and around the city
be built featuring multiple levels supporters. There’s no doubt The Humble Mission made a
He said Punt Road Oval and Yarra will get in contact with The Humble Mission if they are
and dedicated spaces for traditional fantastic contribution to supporting the 81 families who
Park held a “significant place in left with an excess amount of food.
owners’ groups, over a podium that visited the two events,” Foundation House CEO Paris
Melbourne’s history – as the birthplace “The demand has gone through the roof and families
proposes to include an external Aristotle said.
of the AFL and as a traditional meet- are paying whatever money they do have into whatever
grandstand that would accommodate In addition to helping people get what they need,
ing place for local Aboriginal groups.” rent they have and food is the afterthought,” Shaymaa
1800 spectators. There would also be Shaymaa said the markets were “easy-going, casual and
“It is important any proposal to said.
a new multi-level car park concealed non-intimidating.”
redevelop the site is sensitive to its “We are really looking for restaurants who have leftover
beneath a landscaped terrace con- “It was more of a community event and people would
history,” he said. meals to provide on a weekly or monthly basis to donate
necting to Yarra Park. come hang out, have some lunch and get what they need-
However, Dr Charles Sowerwine, food. We know a lot of food gets thrown out and we are
Councillors voted unanimously in ed but in a respectful way that didn’t stigmatise them or
chair of the Royal Historical Society really looking for restaurants in or around the city to help
favour of the $65 million proposal cause any kind of shame.”
of Victoria heritage committee, us out.”
during their Future Melbourne Outside of the funding received from the government
which opposed the plans along with As well as restaurants and catering companies to help
Committee meeting on May 3, which to provide fresh produce, donated toiletries, clothes, kids
the East Melbourne Group, said the The Humble Mission continue to make a difference, the
will now be assessed by the state’s toys, organic chocolate, face painting and a sausage sizzle
Jack Dyer stand “embodies so much organisation is also asking for one off donations and peo-
Planning Minister for final approval. also made up the free market.
cultural history that it really should ple interested in volunteering.
Laura Thomas, town planner for But it was through one sincere comment from a Muslim
be maintained.” Head online via web or Facebook @thehumblemission
gentleman who said he was grateful the sausages were
Richmond Football Club, said the
club was committed to staying at
He said the administration build-
ing should instead remove to create
not only “halal but tasty”, that Shaymaa was reminded
to help with donations or to volunteer. •
Punt Rd Oval and continuing its how sometimes the simplest of things made the biggest
“much of what is achieved in this
contribution “to the life and colour difference.
plan.”
of Richmond” but to do “so requires “They are just grateful to be able to come together and
The Jack Dyer Stand was built
know they are not forgotten,” she said.
investment in the facilities to secure in 1913, and was renamed after the
Following the positive outreach of the market, The
For more information:
the club’s long-term future at Punt Richmond Football Club, legend,
Humble Mission alongside Foundation House is hoping thehumblemission.com
Rd.” “Captain Blood”, in 1998. •
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June 2022, Issue 16 7
Greenline, Queen Victoria Market headline Election result and
the City of Melbourne
the council’s draft budget as rate rise returns words by Deputy Lord Mayor Nicholas Reece
OPINION
A record infrastructure spend
will see the City of Melbourne It was Prime Minister Paul Keating who once
said, “when you change the government,
pump $50 million and $40 you change the country”. He was right, of
million respectively into the course. But after this year’s federal election, you
can also add “and you change the city too”.
Queen Victoria Market renewal Cities turn the cogs of our economy and are
and landmark Greenline home to the vast majority of Australians. The
City of Melbourne alone contributes more than
project over the next 12 months, 24 per cent to the Victorian economy and seven
in a 2022-23 draft budget that per cent to Australia’s overall economy. It is a
▲ Sally Capp announces the budget. Photo: Murray Enders. ▲ A render of the floating wetlands. national imperative that the federal govern-
signalled a return to rate rises ment invests in, and cares for, our cities.
for locals. With this in mind, the City of Melbourne
announce a rate discount of up to $247 for pen- and return to the city. It’s underpinned ‘COVID- approached the leading parties in the federal
sioners, which it said was the most generous in caution’ turning into ‘COVID-confidence’ and election with a pro-active agenda of policies
words by David Schout
the state. we are seeing the results in our foot traffic.” and initiatives to support the city.
COUNCIL AFFAIRS
Across the municipality, the council’s latest Greens councillor Rohan Leppert, while sup- With the election results now in, local
budget featured a record $837.8 million council porting the budget, was critical of investment in residents have helped elect three members of
spend in the next financial year. cycling infrastructure, which was considerably parliament: Bill Shorten (Kensington) and Josh
The council’s latest budget, released on May “This is a landmark budget that restores less than what has recently been committed in Burns (Southbank and Fishermans Bend) for
17, also responded to a growing need to keep city confidence and continues to invest in neighbouring states. the Labor Party, and Adam Bandt (CBD and
the CBD clean and presentable for large-scale Melbourne’s momentum,” Lord Mayor Sally The Liberal NSW government recently com- surrounds) for The Greens.
events, with the council beefing up its rapid Capp said. mitted $960 million over four years for active The election of the Albanese Labor
response graffiti removal team. “We’ve designed a budget that delivers on transport upgrades in Greater Sydney, while Government means the City of Melbourne will
The investment in Greenline, a proposed what matters most – making our city cleaner, the recent Victorian budget included just $7 now partner with them to deliver a number of
four-kilometre green trail along the north bank delivering more events and bringing people million for cycling. hugely significant election commitments for
of the Yarra River, is the biggest signal yet of the back to the city.” Similarly, he said the City of Sydney recently Melbourne.
council’s intentions for a project it says would “We’re investing to grow our economy committed $69 million over four years, which First and foremost, we will partner with the
be the city’s “biggest transformation” since the beyond pre-pandemic levels and create more dwarfed the City of Melbourne’s recent budget Albanese Government to deliver Melbourne’s
opening of Federation Square in 2002. jobs, more events and more amenities for our allocation of $18.2 million. Greenline – a $300 million city shaping proj-
The $40 million investment in the next year residents, traders and visitors.” “I’m going to support this budget, but I don’t ect that will revitalise the north bank of the
will be spent to deliver floating wetlands and The council had expected to return to surplus think that’s enough,” he said. Yarra River-Birrarung through a continuous
begin transforming almost 600 metres of the in the upcoming financial year, but this has now “We have considered the last two years worth four-kilometre-long promenade. Federal
river’s edge at Birrarung Marr. been pushed back to 2023-24. of active transport improvements in the City of Labor’s commitment of $20 million to stage
The council has proposed funding one-third The underlying deficit announced on May 17 Melbourne to be a peak, but we can’t consider it one means we can get on with a project that has
of the $300 million project and will push the was $11.3 million. a peak — that needs to be the new normal.” the potential to contribute more than $1 billion
state and federal governments to similarly con- According to the budget papers, this was due An emotional Cr Leppert, speaking on the in economic uplift and 6400 jobs.
tribute $100 million each. to the “unforeseen impacts of the Omicron vari- same night a cyclist was killed at the intersec- Federal Labor has also committed $200 mil-
The newly elected federal Labor government ant and the sixth COVID-19 lockdown in 2021”. tion of La Trobe and King Street in the CBD, lion to install 400 community batteries across
has pledged $20 million to kickstart work on The council’s bottom line, however, would be said further investment was crucial. Australia. In the run up to the election, it was
the pathway, which would run from Birrarung significantly bolstered by a projected $25 mil- “If we are truly going to make the most of the confirmed that a number of these will be within
Marr all the way to the Bolte Bridge. lion increase in parking fines and parking fee finite road space in our municipality and make our municipality including in Kensington and
The council’s largest ever investment, the income compared with the 2021-22 financial our streets as safe as they possibly can, we have Southbank. The City of Melbourne will now
Queen Victoria Market precinct renewal, also year. This was due to an expected rise in CBD to lift the spending on active transport to make partner with the new government on our Power
benefitted in the latest budget, with a further visitation. the city safe for everyone.” Melbourne project, which will install an entire
$50 million pledged over the next 12 months. Cr Capp referred to “robust internal discus- Community feedback on the draft budget network of these batteries across the city.
Works to restore the market’s heritage sheds sions” at Town Hall surrounding the budget and can be provided on the Participate Melbourne This will contribute significantly to being a
will be completed within the year, along with acknowledged the need to “tighten our belts as website until June 14, before the final budget city powered by 100 per cent renewable energy
the revamped Food Hall, while construction an organisation.” will be presented to the council for adoption on by 2030 and reaching zero net emissions by
will begin on upgrades to the Queen St streets- “There’s a lot of pushing and shoving that June 28. 2040. Steps that we can take to achieve these
cape, Northern Shed and Trader Shed. goes on to get the best results we possible can Deputy Lord Mayor Nicholas Reece said this targets in major cities will have important im-
However, the news wasn’t so good for local from what is still a tight financial situation at phase was important, and that the council was pacts for Australia’s overall emissions reduction.
residents and businesses already concerned the City of Melbourne,” she conceded at a May receptive to changes. The City of Melbourne will also partner with
about the rising cost of living, after the City of 17 Future Melbourne Committee meeting held “We do really, really, really value your feed- the government to improve Moonee Ponds
Melbourne announced a 1.75 per cent rate rise in Docklands. back,” Cr Reece said. Creek with a $5 million investment from Labor’s
— its first announced increase since 2019. However, the Lord Mayor said that despite “Think about the things you care about in new Urban Rivers and Catchments Fund. These
In 2020, within months of Melbourne’s first this, the council was buoyed by the strong re- your community. Ask us why something you funds will help clean up the southern reaches
COVID-19 lockdown, the council announced a turn of visitors during recent large-scale events really care about isn’t supported, or is not of the river, delivering key projects from our
freeze on rate increases, while in 2021 it passed such as the Comedy Festival, Formula 1 Grand supported enough, in the budget. Put ideas to Moonee Ponds Creek Strategic Opportunities
on a discount to both residential and commer-
cial ratepayers that saved the majority of rate-
Prix, AFL games and performances of Hamilton
and Moulin Rouge! The Musical.
us — we listen to them, we will assess them.” • Plan.
In Melbourne we work closely with every
payers between $10 and $50. Cr Capp revealed that on the Saturday prior level of government, no matter their colour, to
However, this year it opted to increase rates to the budget being released (May 14), the city help advance the interests of Melbourne.
— which contribute around two-thirds of coun- had seen a 172 per cent increase on numbers on There is so much opportunity for the new
cil revenue — in line with the rate cap rise an- even pre-pandemic levels. Federal Labor Government to deliver in part-
nounced by the state government late last year. “We are getting our mojo back, and our events
To have your say: nership with cities and we stand ready to deliv-
The City of Melbourne did, however, calendar has really driven a lot of that visitation participate.melbourne.vic.gov.au er their commitments and so much more. •
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The Voice of East Melbourne, Carlton and Parkville 8
New bike lanes set to be to be
rolled out in East Melbourne
words by Brendan Rees
TRANSPORT
New bike lanes will be created along a residential street in
East Melbourne as part of a City of Melbourne initiative
to improve road safety.
The council has gained approval from the Department
of Transport in its proposal to lower the speed limit in
Grey St from 50km/h to 40km/h.
However, the approval is subject to a bike lane being
installed on Grey St between Hoddle and Clarendon
streets to narrow the road and promote a lower speed
environment.
The council also won approval to reduce the speed limit ▲ The council-owned property at 47-49 Canning St, Carlton.
at nearby Hotham St, which would also require a bike lane.
Works to install the bike lanes are expected to kick-off
in June this year. The plans do not include the removal of
car parking spaces.
Council-owned Canning St
According to group president of the East Melbourne
Group (EMG) Greg Bisinella, his group was supportive
property to go on the market
of the speed reduction and traffic calming measures, they ▲ East Melbourne Group amenities convenor Jennifer Owen at Grey St
expressed concerns the bike lanes would be “particularly where bikes will be installed. Photo: Rebecca Broadhead. words by Sophie Berrill the council must seek community
functional”. COUNCIL AFFAIRS input and feedback.
He said Grey St “banks straight into a major arterial During a four-week period starting
[street]” being Hoddle St “and you can’t go there on a bike, “people who currently don’t ride their bike for a range of in July 2022, the council says it will
so it doesn’t seem to make sense from that perspective.” reasons to hop onto their two-wheels”. A disused and declining coun- roll out meetings, a survey, a letter
“Without saying we don’t want them; we just want to In a statement, the EMG said it understood the cil-owned property in Carlton could box drop and social media engage-
understand is there another method or is there another Department of Transport would only put 40km/h limits potentially go up for sale, pending ment targeted at surrounding owners
way,” Mr Bisinella said. on roads that are relatively narrow “because wider roads approvals. and occupiers of each property, as
East Melbourne resident and cyclist Sadie, who did not are too misleading/unfair to motorists”. Built in the mid-1950s, the prop- well as the local community.
wish to use her surname, said she wasn’t bothered wheth- “The options were to create bike lanes or increase the erty at 47-49 Canning St was later Each property will be considered
er Grey St had bike lanes, but believed the “reasons for op- median strip. Median strip changes would be expensive refurbished to become an aged care individually on its own merits, taking
posing their installation are ridiculous and not grounded and would have to be paid for by the council and would day centre, before all community uses account of the community engage-
in evidence.” take a long time to happen,” it said. on the premises ceased in 2012. ment response.
“Council is required to narrow the streets to implement “The bike lanes are to be simple lines on the road to re- The building has been empty for If the council decides to sell the
the 40km/h speed limit, so it seems like a no brainer to do duce the lane width for motorists – there are no concrete nearly 10 years, and is one of four properties, it intends to reinvest pro-
this by adding bike lanes,” she said. barriers planned.” properties in the municipality that ceeds into “city-shaping infrastruc-
“It might encourage more residents to ride their bikes The roll out of the new speed limit is expected to occur the City of Melbourne is proposing ture projects” and the capital works
and it hopefully makes cars drive a little slower.” in August. to divest. program to provide vital community
“The letter we received showed that the lane will be The council recently wrote to the local community ad- “The current condition of these services.
painted on the road between the existing car parks and vising of the upcoming works, saying it was “committed buildings does not support future The other three properties the
the remaining road.” to improving road safety in the municipality, particularly needs without rebuilding or signif- council has propsed putting on
The proposal has sparked mixed reactions on social for vulnerable road users”. icant refurbishment, which is not the market at located at 100-104
media with one saying it would be “very sad” if the streets “The installation of bicycle facilities along Grey St is in- considered financially viable,” a A’Beckett St, Melbourne, 505-513
would be narrowed and/or the median strips reduced. cluded in the City of Melbourne’s capital works program report tabled at the May 31 council Abbotsford St, North Melbourne and
Others commented there was “zero” consultation, with funding allocated as part of the 2021-22 budget,” it meeting read. 30-38 Gatehouse Drive, Kensington.
while another wrote more quality bike lanes would invite said. • Before deciding to sell these lands, •
Council tipped to back Pete’s petanque piste
“BINS4Blokes” men’s words by Carol Saffer
COMMUNITY
health campaign
Tucked behind the towers on Lygon St and situated at
the rear of Drummond Place lies a small patch of gravel
words by Brendan Rees participate in our communities,” he
surrounded by green lawn and leafy autumn trees.
HEALTH told Inner City News.
It is a petanque piste (or court) that would look more at
“One in 3.4 million boys and men
home in a French village than on Carlton’s edge.
have incontinence issues. This is a
A proposal to install incontinence Peter Harris was responsible for this small piece of
simple and cost-effective change
product disposal bins in men’s public France when he and his wife Carmel downsized from
that makes a world of difference for
toilet facilities across the municipal- the family home in Mornington to an apartment in
them.”
ity will be considered by the City of Drummond Place Retirement Community five years ago.
“This motion, in addition to my
Melbourne. The couple often visited their daughter, who lived in
previous motion on menstrual health
The 12-month trial would form France for 12 years.
means more people can participate in
part of a “BINS4Blokes” men’s health During those visits, Mr Harris developed a passion for
our city and in proof that the City of
campaign, an initiative led by the petanque and saw the Drummond Place space as the per-
Melbourne is the first capital city to
Continence Foundation of Australia. fect opportunity for a piste.
be delivering on this if approved.”
Cr Jamal Hakim moved a motion Mr Harris convinced the City of Melbourne to move
Cr Hakim said it was important
at the council’s meeting on May 31, the table and benches initially located in the middle of
private organisations also considered
proposing to have the disposal bins the gravel over to the side, allowing the Drummond Place He said it didn’t take long to learn how to play.
the same in their facilities for their
placed in male and all gender toilets residents a court of their own. “You just need skills with patience and determination,”
staff and encouraged “all organisa-
at six locations across the municipali- He took delight in teaching new players and welcomed he said.
tions to do so.”
ty including recreation centres/baths, residents who simply came to watch. “There is no arguing, no cheating and no disputes.”
“I am committed to working so
community centres and libraries/ When Mr Harris passed away six months ago the resi- However, there is often lengthy discussion and the use
that the City of Melbourne is the
hubs. dents named the court and the team after him. of a measuring tape to agree on whose boule is the winner.
most inclusive and accessible city
At the time of going to print, the Each Tuesday at 2.30pm, residents equipped with their John said some new players take a while to come to
in Australia and the world, and this
motion was expected to be supported box of eight metal boules make up two teams with a min- grips with having to throw the boule underhanded.
is one part of that and falls within
by the council. imum of two players or a maximum of 10, depending on Kevin mentioned that it was a friendly game and wel-
inclusive Melbourne strategy and
If approved, the trial would be who shows up for the game. comed any Drummond Place residents to have a go.
initiatives.”
aimed at building community aware- Four Australian flags mark each corner of the court With 90 apartments in the building, it is the perfect
A report would come back to the
ness of the service. within which the boules must land. way to meet people within their community.
council on the outcomes of the trial
Cr Hakim said creating safe spaces Each player takes turns throwing a boule at the cochon- Traditionally Frenchmen play petanque with a glass of
program, if approved, and provide
for everyone was a critical part of an net, a small wooden ball about the size of a walnut, placed pastis or wine in their hand.
options on the expansion of the
“inclusive and buzzing city.” in the middle of the court. While it is a competitive game, it doesn’t lack hospital-
program across City of Melbourne
“BINS4BLOKES is a no brainer. The winner is the one whose boule is closest to it with- ity and friendship.
facilities and offices.
It’s about putting sanitary bins in out touching it. At the end of the two-hour game, Pete’s petanque play-
If supported, the City of Melbourne
male and all gender toilets in pub- It is not unlike playing lawn bowls. ers retire inside the complex for an after-match drink and
would be the first capital city council
lic facilities so that all people can to adopt such a campaign. •
Barry has only been playing for 12 months. an autopsy on how the game was played. •
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June 2022, Issue 16 9
Melbourne Zoo director Michelle Bruggeman resigns
words by Carol Saffer
BUSINESS
Michelle Bruggeman stepped downed from her
role as director at the Melbourne Zoo at the end
❝ Her commitment to bringing
of May to take on a significant new position in all parties together to find
the aged care and retirement sector.
Having served more than three-and-half common ground is a legacy
years as director, Ms Bruggeman was responsi- richly earned.
ble for setting a strategic vision and operational ❝
plan that ensured continuous growth and devel-
opment of the organisation.
She led a committed team of 700 staff and
volunteers and delivered strategy through
exceptional planning, stakeholder and partner
engagement, outstanding communication skills initiatives and set the zoo up for great success
and operational expertise. in the future,” Dr Gray said.
“The decision to move on has been extremely Protectors of Public Lands Victoria Inc.
difficult as I have learnt and loved working with secretary Michael Petit wished Ms Bruggeman
Melbourne Zoo, the extended Zoos Victoria grateful thanks for her crucial role in forming
teams and organisations such as the Royal Park the Royal Park Stakeholders Network.
Stakeholder Network,” Ms Bruggeman said. “There are many organisations with keen and
“I have thoroughly enjoyed my time with sometimes competing interests in the future of
Zoos Victoria and have met and worked with Melbourne’s historic largest park,” he said.
some incredible people and organisations on “Her commitment to bringing all parties to-
my journey here.” gether to find common ground is a legacy richly
Zoos Victoria CEO, Dr Jenny Gray, thanked earned.”
Michelle for her considerable achievements Zoos Victoria has begun a global search for
during her time as director. the new director, with Zoos Victoria director
“Her energy, enthusiasm and positivity for business development Robyn Grattidge tak-
have launched many improvements and new ing up the position in the interim. •
Affirmation art exhibition showing at Church of All Nations
words by Carol Saffer the ocean and bush landscape, trees, “I want to give back to the people; I
ARTS & CULTURE figures and flowers from the imagina- want to encourage the locals to drop
tion,” he said. in and see what is possible.”
“Indirectly, I am drawn to impres- Reverend Ray Gorman said the
Reservoir-based artist Robert Dickins sionism and expressionism, though Church would use any funds gener-
has been drawing and painting since the pictures come from experiment ated for the emergency relief service
he was a little tacker. and play.” (food parcels and the like) it provides.
He comes from an artistic family. Over the years, Mr Dickins has “That is where we are finding the
His dad Len was a printer and a fine written and illustrated children’s greatest demand and financial drain
artist who encouraged Robert and his books and contributed to magazines, at the moment in the agency,” he said.
three brothers to find their form of theatre, and community radio. Affirmation, recent paintings by
expression. “My new paintings are a departure Robert Dickins, at Church of All
“He relinquished being head of the from book illustration,” he said. Nations, 180 Palmerston St, Carlton
table as all four sons would be paint- “Expressionist figures and flowers launches Wednesday, June 15 at
ing and drawing until dinner time,” from myth and dream become real 2pm with guest speakers Dr Albert
Mr Dickins said. ▲ (Left) Robert Dickins and (right) Rev Ray Gorman. to me once transferred to paper or Rostein, Barry Dickins and Rev Ray
“I used to cop it for doing cartoons canvas.” Gorman.
of my teachers and doodling on my “They are often unplanned exper- The exhibition is open from 11am
test papers.” during COVID to make a positive Two years ago, he held a solo exhi- iments like jazz improvisations; I am to 4pm on Thursday, June 16, Friday,
Mr Dickins describes his painting statement with his art. bition of watercolours and gouache at like a child lost for hours in a box of June 17 and Wednesday, June 22 to
as life-affirming, a very positive thing Hence the name of the exhibition The Victorian Artists Society, which colours”. Friday, June 24.
to do. Affirmation, where there will be was well received. Mr Dickins is donating 50 per For further information, contact
He sees painting as primarily a
solitary pursuit and used the time
more than 40 canvases on display and
for sale.
“Since then, I have been painting
acrylic on canvas with themes on
cent of his sales to the Church of All
Nations.
Robert Dickins on 0405 485 555. •
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indeserved Ms Fallshawand
we were
might able Nicholson
Mr
our friends
to when UNESCO said thatagreed ensuring n promised
oped when the
was still not near
that devel-
Residents and
Hotel that al- to this nom- site
Jo Fallshaw in
onlate January,
states n
wife untilMs
passing
herFallshaw said. the heritageinationplans were followed
has been was and had a fairly was listed in 2004
The sprang
applicati Parkville resident
demo- son’s turned said
Common
theinto it -was “an
football ovals, cricket severely
Carlton back to
into action. be minor welcome
sold to amazing mised, compro- low-rise profile,”
“I a major
ce” topriority of FORP. in significa
“Nichollswas having Lanethere would the entrance
is unique; when it is was the men - experien resulting said. he
words by Katie Johnson her mobile though coffee with ,my apartmentsof the laneand
thehousema pitches
federal
used as the
governm
postmas
who had
or residential properties.”
been so badly ing threats to nt ongo-
“Since then, a
property abused by“We thekeep an eye on the anysite’s
proposed
forces to bring
thesaid.
Canning lition started thegoing
Stofprotected cycleping,
corridor adap-tesoClaire
wealth
any vehicleshead
when ent. world heritage number of building
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office. Nicholson said that FORP also values,” the letter
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PLANNING high-qua ping,” Ms Fallshaw ral “Watchi someone developments, whether it’sDr Rössler
tram read. have gone up s
wanting enterprovide
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all incomin heritage In July yearsreceived
pat my dogs,a grant
orInter-
from the federal
hold one of the
locked up for
lines
When the Royal
or residential
eight properties,”
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bike lane.”her
agen-
ralerting tation texts cater to
will from
people after Colliers
was heart-wa
government to build a nursery which ing and Carlton on Build-
es have a particula Mr Bernard ingthat they
on-site that her refugee friends
premi-the for $6.45 million rming,” Msent
supporter’s babies
Nicholsonposed said. for Gardens were Dr Sowerwine
said thatwerecars trying ntstoataccess new base- the developm
d been Fallshaw said inside the
A proposed development think that business
attsMacArthur Place in to have better commu-
Carlton The men, whohigh-end
being
apartme released immedianational “Ithad
promote was huge asset to thesaid.
joyousa watchin park. a World Heritage pro- of greater “area
“Residen we’re hoping ment parking seeing would were brought
have tely.”
sjoyed 510 sqm site. g their big smiles “We want it wasto make sure everyonelisting, velopme sensitivity” proposed de-
has angered residents da andwhoviceargue sowould
versa,it put pedestrians
said. medical care
umafter s.’’ to negotiate
to Australi cyclists travelling
prospect
a for urgent of thesimple
“We pleasure
have some her-greenhouses with
while they en- the federal governm nts needed
the two,” Ms Sagaria , vibrant and in-had
Nauru,
downhill at been
speed
locationspending
or try toyears push
said that the
inthrough
entire
Manus Island bikes that been used
are
Mr Bisinella said that the way s like eating spicy food sticks to negotiat
the heritageed withplan and the ent that to
Heritage Victoriato be referred
words by Katie
Johnson and cyclists in danger.nication between engaged But Mr Bisinella
detained limits and nativetoesplants,
bland, grasses,
adver- d some ground
were processe after having UNESCO and
way we can have a more underup
lined waiting
Medevac for the in hotels
lights
mandato to height
ry change
for more at peak hour. tables.”
ed properti food without footprint posed
doesn’t a get
bufferbigger.”
zone pro- would
need
and planners
COMMUNITY The development“That at 6-10 MacArthur Place intends
Carlton.” planlaws.flouted should con- than aitage-list
year covers, cuttings
of the problem
. and shrubs whichfresh vege- tection of increased pro- to consider any
ity and a better a said that the
focus
But In the
Mrpart FORP secretary aroundKayethe Oddie
gardens.said of proposed impact
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to turn three communinto “Cars after
do ain have the to
major back
suburb andoutcouncil
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wassourced a de-Royal Park,” Mr developments
stage afterexisting
clusivehouses
Inc presiden
apartment buildings,
t Luca Sbardell Court
events to the
where
loss for the governm
on carefully ent governm
property ent
initial release on January the biggestIn concerns correspo facing
ndence Royal world on the
recovery ity applicati in “The released not heritage
precinct now
in the with basement busi- levelCarlton
parkingbe for three carsmore commun
to access from Bernard said. the judge
sider the ruled against through theitFederal
Hotel,Nicholson
leavingnity said. it’s
so another 20, the over with UNESCO values. The rest
With the Carlton together to bring also on bringing trary detentio
“We n,“Ifthey
the residents applicati
the were on goes
Nichollsindefinit
of suddenly Lane e are velopment opportu
and arbi-
currently 68nowmentrying to 42 refugees from theParkParkwere thethe proposal of the
development of sport- “buffer zone”,
now referred
of the
ity is coming Nicholls Lane. would dom open
for than any other
building outg stable “With
accommour
that they’re
on six-mon
working bees, we do
th bridging tage listing at World Heri-
World Heritage to as the
COVID, the commun suburb. at the utilising Piazza and otherliving
the first time
the dream will beof taller
inayears.
experiencing surprisin
pedestrian-friendly, nasty prec- cycle-centric
free- odation
land as they visasing facilities
with- and roads. the time, the Australi Environs Area,
suburb. Addressing
, the Carltoncouncillors te City of the Melbourne’s With
and draw and will set a While
as muchlots ofthe
of propagation or income.
work with the Governm an said, had
ness back to the Development
program “We anticipa that willoncreate intriguewelcome
transport
help from
in theother
model. streetactivists
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would
primary
refugee-
said. focused charities workedent
“We’vepolicies wrote with
closely that “allcoun-
planning ning essentially the he
Under the Precinct (CRA) and business Future Carlton
groupMelbourne Committee
to put on(FMC)
eventsmeeting aMarch
said. party Jolimont,” ,Mr
in theinbackyard
Bisinella
Fallshaw hosted can,”
d residents Mr plants
Bisinellaresponsi grown
bility ininthe East would
nursery andusually
plan take
cilthe
to ensure
in these [i.e. the regime as surround same plan-
res- spaces Mr Sbardell extinguish edent
this reality and restrictio
disadvantage n is suppose
owners, a spikeisin battlefor caring areas that there is no net loss
surround
There area number ing areas.
Residents’ Associat
ion between resident
16, Carlton
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rs toBernard the off-street the
rooftop filmmen festivalon the same day height
of her Parkville
got for “This
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atoreleases
create meant
some ad-hoc for the men,
ordinarysessions on the
the sudden discoura ge the demoliti ing]
forces to bridge engage- custome ns of doing a who art-on the“The
rely lane, theyand werecyclistsandwho they’ve home ensure • people had to step of the park when
Victoria n-erasporting facilities on of building of high-rise
Inc. are joining parking ity via Nicholls“We’ve had discussio
Lane would endanger cyclists and e the local
to be 12–13 metres
released . have to deal with ne.”they
weekend didn’tto focus on that work.” buildings and
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commun to showcas Melbour end up homeles in totheany s that have since
es and increase crafts market s. like State Netball
developm entHockey centrerequire been
idents and business pleaded with the council to reject
and a farmers
andthe application. the manoeuvres of cars which frankly put lives at risk.” Currently there are more than 50 to enhance heritage on the city side of the gardens built
sits on the rs of the area.” d on 3. 30.”
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