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YO U R C I T Y O F M E L B O U R N E M A G A Z I N E JANUARY - MARCH 2020 TOBACCO-FREE HELP US GROW CRUSADER NAMED A GREENER MELBURNIAN MELBOURNE OF THE YEAR APPLY FOR A GRANT MEET DR BRONWYN KING AO CALLING LOCAL CLIMATE CHANGE CHAMPIONS TAKE FIVE POWERFUL ACTIONS MELBOURNE.VIC.GOV.AU
CONTENTS LORD MAYOR’S MESSAGE
FEATURES
03 HELP US GROW A
GREENER MELBOURNE
Apply for an Urban Forest Fund grant
05 TRANSPORT STRATEGY
PROMOTES PEDAL POWER
Find out how we’re making Melbourne
more bike-friendly
07 NEW STATS SHOWCASE
CITY GROWTH
See a snapshot of our city’s economy
08 TOBACCO-FREE
CRUSADER NAMED Lord Mayor Sally Capp at a recent meeting of the Council of Capital City Lord Mayors, where
homelessness was a key focus
MELBURNIAN OF
THE YEAR
Meet Dr Bronwyn King AO As we farewell the festive season and City of Melbourne’s management team
welcome 2020, now is the perfect to deliver this innovative project.
12 CALLING LOCAL CLIMATE time to reflect on what connects us as Read on through this edition of Melbourne
CHANGE CHAMPIONS a community and how we can create magazine for news on climate adaptation,
Take five powerful actions a brighter future for all Melburnians. new city data, cool activities for the
summer months and much more.
As a caring city, our biggest priority is
to help people who are experiencing Until next time, I encourage you to explore
REGULARS homelessness and currently have little our city this summer and share your
02 LORD MAYOR’S MESSAGE choice but to seek shelter on our streets. adventures with #MelbMoment
There are many people who want to help,
04 YOUR SAY so the City of Melbourne has decided to
Browse social media highlights and a harness this goodwill and set in motion
little love from our friends a project to build more accommodation
across inner Melbourne with wrap-around
10 EVENTS CALENDAR support services for people who are Lord Mayor Sally Capp
Find out what’s going on near you sleeping rough.
Every safe and supported bed will help
17 YOUR NEIGHBOURHOOD
people find a pathway out of homelessness COUNCIL HIGHLIGHTS
Explore top playgrounds and splashy and into secure accommodation.
summer fun Recent
Major partners and supporters to date • Transport Strategy 2030 adopted
18 MELBOURNE LOVE include Lord Mayor’s Charitable Foundation
- one of Melbourne’s independent • Affordable Housing Strategy endorsed
Meet a dedicated Birdman about to community foundations - corporate giants for public consultation
take flight at Moomba Lendlease and PwC, philanthropic groups • City River Strategy adopted
such as Housing All Australians, and
19 COUNCIL MEETING DATES
homelessness service providers. • Planning Scheme Amendment to
ensure good design in the CBD
We are also working closely with our adopted
neighbouring councils, and state and
federal governments. Upcoming
As this project progresses, we will keep • Reconciliation Action Plan endorsed
you informed and welcome contributions for public consultation
Information and events in this publication are current from the community through Lord Mayor’s
at the time of printing. Subsequent changes may occur. • Queen Victoria Market heritage
City of Melbourne does not guarantee that this publication Charitable Foundation. We know many
restoration underway
is without flaw or wholly appropriate for your purposes. Melburnians support us with this initiative,
It and its employees expressly disclaim any liability, for any
loss or damage, whether direct or consequential, suffered
and together we can make a big difference. • Southbank Promenade designs
by any person as the result of or arising from reliance on any endorsed for public consultation
information contained in the publication. This is a major priority for the City of
Melbourne. I will be working closely To find out more about Council business,
© All applicable copyrights reserved for City of Melbourne.
Except for any uses permitted under the Copyright Act 1968 with Deputy Lord Mayor Arron Wood, visit melbourne.vic.gov.au/aboutcouncil
(Cth), no part of this publication may be reproduced in any Councillor Beverley Pinder, our People City
manner or in any medium (whether electronic or otherwise)
without the express permission of City of Melbourne.
portfolio chair, fellow councillors and the
The City of Melbourne respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land, the Boon Wurrung
and Woiwurrung (Wurundjeri) peoples of the Kulin Nation and pays respect to their Elders, past and
Cover: Melburnian of the Year
present. For the Kulin Nation, Melbourne has always been an important meeting place for events of social,
Dr Bronwyn King AO
educational, sporting and cultural significance. Today we are proud to say that Melbourne is a significant
gathering place for all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
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YOUR CITY OF MELBOURNE MAGAZINE
Photo: Biofilta
The Melbourne Skyfarm in Docklands, funded in round one of the Urban Forest Fund, will feature edible gardens, water conservation and a learning centre
HELP US GROW A
GREENER MELBOURNE
Transform where you live into a green 4 Victoria Point
oasis with grants of up to $5000 from WHERE TO START This massive green open space on the
our Urban Forest Fund. Applications Marvel Stadium concourse between
Find out which plants will attract
close 31 January. Southern Cross station and Harbour
native birds and support biodiversity
Esplanade will be delivered by the owners’
We created the fund to accelerate greening at your place by browsing our Urban
corporation of a local apartment complex.
across our city through partnerships with Nature Planting guide, or get a garden
like-minded people, supporting proposals assessment through our Gardens for Janette Corcoran, one of the leaders of
including tree planting, biodiversity projects, Wildlife program. the Victoria Point project, said residents
vertical greening and urban agriculture. are looking forward to transforming their
melbourne.vic.gov.au/urbannature
expanse of concrete into a welcoming,
The science tells us that climate change will green oasis.
make our city drier and hotter, and the Urban For inspiration, here are four projects
Forest Fund is a great way to take positive ‘Victoria Point residents love living in
funded in round two of the Urban Forest
action and help prepare for these effects. Docklands and we want to see our
Fund. Many of these initiatives can be
neighbourhood flourish in ways that
Trees, plants and green spaces are critical achieved on a smaller scale at your place,
nourish and enrich the experience of being
infrastructure to help to cool urban areas, with the help of a Habitat Grant.
here,’ Janette said.
provide habitat for our unique native 1 Haines Street
animals, stop biodiversity loss, improve ‘Greening projects have the potential to
This community-led greening project at a change the tone of our city – transforming
people’s health and wellbeing, and create a
North Melbourne apartment building will areas that appear hard and uninviting
beautiful, liveable city.
focus on creating green space where inner- to places where residents, workers and
What’s more, properties on tree-lined city children can play. It will be delivered by visitors feel they would like to come.
streets can be valued up to 30 per cent the owners’ corporation.
higher than others. ‘We intend to really make the most of the
2 Printmakers Lane support offered by City of Melbourne.’
To date, the Urban Forest Fund has provided This laneway greening project at the
more than $1.2 million in grants to projects on Visit us online to read about more Urban
University of Melbourne will feature
private property. This will help create green Forest Fund projects, and plan your
climbing and ground-level plants, passive
spaces for the public to enjoy equivalent to application.
irrigation and great design, providing shade
the size of more than 30 tennis courts. in a hot, busy student area.
FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT
We’re now offering a round of smaller 3 Tribeca melbourne.vic.gov.au/
Habitat Grants – worth up to $5000, with
This common-property project in East urbanforestfund
dollar-for-dollar matching – perfectly suited
Melbourne will trial an approach to greening
to residential owners’ corporations seeking
dark and windy places. It will include new
to green and cool their space.
trees, biodiversity gardens, stormwater
reuse, a green façade and more.
MELBOURNE JANUARY - MARCH 3
YOUR SAY
LETTER OF THE MONTH
This is a word of thanks and appreciation for your parking permit team. I received
friendly and speedy service throughout the process of booking permit parking. It
was my first time booking permits and even though your website is clear, your staff
helped guide me through the process and helped me out when my delivery dates
slipped by a day. Thank you. Amanda
Share your thoughts with us at melbournemag@melbourne.vic.gov.au
What fun family activities are
We welcome this initiative by We’re creating a memorial table on in the city?
@cityofmelbourne to help increase outside Pellegrini’s in honour of one
For the ultimate guide to awesome
#affordablehousing in #MelbCBD. of the icons of Melbourne’s cafe
events, activities, kid-friendly
“Melbourne is Australia’s fastest culture. Sisto Malaspina used to sit,
restaurants, dessert spots, superhero
growing city so this need is going chat to people and watch the world
shopping expeditions and more,
to get significantly more critical.” go by out the front of his cafe.
search What’s On Melbourne for the
~ @SallyCapp_ We hope Melburnians will take the
summer edition of our family guide to
@LAUNCHHOUSING time to do the same at his table.
Melbourne. Or pick up a copy from one
@CITYOFMELBOURNE of our visitor hubs.
whatson.melbourne.vic.gov.au
The @cityofmelbourne gave Have you explored a
70,000 trees email addresses @cityofmelbourne Makerspace?
so people could report on their If you’re the kind who loves CONNECT WITH US
condition. Then people started learning, crafting, making, digital
facebook.com/cityofmelbourne
writing love letters to the trees and designing, sewing, coding, music
asking them existential questions. or video production, you should twitter.com/cityofmelbourne
@ADAMCORMACK_ definitely pay these spaces a visit.
@KNOWLEDGEMELBOURNE instagram.com/cityofmelbourne
PHOTO OF THE MONTH
Although I’ve lived and worked in the city for more than six
years, Melbourne is so full of contrasts that I never tire of
photographing it. Tree-lined streets, beautiful architecture,
bluestone laneways and prolific street art mean an ever-
changing kaleidoscope of subjects to choose from.
The distinct seasons we experience are one of the great things
about taking interesting photos. Melbourne looks beautiful in
all her moods. After the cool winter months, nothing compares
to walking along the Yarra River and enjoying the summer
sunshine, and the changing colours of the sky as the sun
goes down.
My top tip for photography is to choose a subject that you
find inspiring and try capturing it at different times of the day,
and in all weather. The light makes such a big difference, so
take advantage of the long summer twilights we are blessed
with in this wonderful city.
Nanette White
@NANETTEWHITE
Share your Melbourne moments on Instagram with the hashtag #MelbMoment
SMALL BUSINESS GRANTS FREE PROMOTION FOR SUSTAINABLE
OPENING SOON BUSINESSES AND EVENTS
Does your small business idea need a boost? Applications We’re keen to spread the word about sustainable businesses
for funding will open in mid-February for small businesses and events through our social media and other online
and business events located in, or committed to establishing channels. Whether you sell locally-made clothes, run a
themselves within, the City of Melbourne. They will close fair-trade festival or offer discounts for people with reusable
mid-March. coffee cups, we’d love to hear from you.
melbourne.vic.gov.au/businessfunding melbourne.vic.gov.au/marketingsupport
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Our Transport Strategy 2030 will make Melbourne more cycle-friendly
TRANSPORT STRATEGY
PROMOTES PEDAL POWER
Dust off your trusty two-wheeler exploration of the world around them, Councillor Nicolas Frances Gilley, Chair of
– Melbourne is set to become meeting new people – it was exhilarating the Transport portfolio, said the Transport
Australia’s leading cycling city and no-one worried about whether they Strategy 2030 is the result of a two-
were fit or fast. year process of engagement with the
by 2030.
community, transport experts and Victorian
‘Melbourne can tap into those memories
Our newly-endorsed Transport Strategy Government.
by rolling out attractive and stress-free
2030 sets out our 10-year vision for infrastructure that encourages people to ‘We have thought very carefully about the
transport in our rapidly-growing city. use active travel to connect with their work, kind of Melbourne we want and need in
The strategy focuses on creating space for activities, and friends. They’ll be happier order to boost prosperity and efficiency
pedestrians and cyclists, and will provide for it.’ but also to be a place for people to meet,
an $870 million boost to Victoria over 10 dine outdoors, shop and have space to
Beyond cycling, here is what we will deliver
years, according to an independent report enjoy everything our city is famous for,’
under the Transport Strategy over the next
by Deloitte Access Economics. Cr Frances Gilley said.
decade.
As part of the Transport Strategy, we ‘As a result we have a robust plan that
1 Repurpose the equivalent of more than
will deliver an additional 50km of new will deliver significant community
six MCGs worth of public road space
protected bike lanes, and work with the benefits and realise our ambition for an
and parking spaces to create more
Victorian Government to create a further even more beautiful, safe and welcoming
space for pedestrians, cyclists, greening
40km of them on state-owned roads. world-class city.’
and trading.
Craig Richards, CEO of Bicycle Network, 2 Reduce through traffic in the busiest
said bike-riding contributes to robust parts of the central city
HAVE YOU HEARD OF
physical and mental health, and he THE GREEN WAVE?
envisions a city where more people 3 Convert ‘little streets’ into pedestrian-
embrace this quick, efficient mode of priority shared zones Cycle along Albert Street during peak
transport as part of everyday life. times at a comfortable speed of 20 to
4 Work with the Victorian Government 25 km/h and you’ll get every green
‘The new strategy is boldly forward-looking, to deliver world-class, welcoming and light between Lansdowne and Hoddle
recognising that change is accelerating safe public spaces around our central streets – it’s a great feeling!
and that the city needs to get ahead of city stations
the wave and ensure that our renowned The Green Wave will make your ride
5 Deliver 300 additional motorcycle into the city 53 seconds faster, without
liveability carries forward into the future,’
parking bays on streets as alternatives affecting travel times for motorists.
Craig said.
to parking on footpaths We aim to create more Green Waves
‘The emphasis on getting people around for bikes in our city, so keep an eye out.
6 Maintain access for essential car trips,
efficiently with great public transport, bike
especially for people with a disability,
facilities and an enticing, walkable urban
trade, service and emergency vehicles
environment is just what Melbourne needs. FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT
7 Work with the Victorian Government participate.melbourne.vic.gov.au/
‘Just about everyone had a bike in their youth
to deliver safer 40 km/h speed limits transportstrategy
and they had some of the happiest times of
throughout inner Melbourne
their life when using it – independent travel,
MELBOURNE JANUARY - MARCH 5
BEACONS BOOST
CITY ACCESS
People with low vision or blindness disabilities to remain confident and
can receive audio messages about independent getting around,’ Cr Pinder said.
potential obstacles in the central city ‘We’re embracing new ways of
thanks to new beacons along Bourke communicating with residents and
and Swanston streets. visitors to ensure everyone has an equal
opportunity to experience everything our
We commissioned Guide Dogs Victoria to
wonderful city has to offer.’
develop this project, which builds on the
We’re using emerging technology to help
capabilities of the popular BlindSquare
protect people from heat
app to offer users more information about
their surroundings. ‘Melbourne is growing,
The technology uses GPS and Bluetooth and as our city changes SMART TECH
technology in the user’s phone to access
messages from nearby beacons about
it’s vital that we support SEEKS THE SHADE
intersections, public transport, construction people living with low Move through the city in comfort
work and bollards and more. vision, blindness or other thanks to microclimate sensors,
It is designed to complement other mobility disabilities to remain urban greening and the new
aids such as a cane or guide dog. Cool Routes tool, now under
confident and independent development.
Councillor Beverley Pinder, Chair of the
People City portfolio, said this is the first
getting around.’ These projects are just some of the
major rollout of beacon technology in our ways we’re working to build our city’s
public realm. resilience to climate change, and protect
New physical and virtual beacons have people, businesses and infrastructure as
‘Melbourne is growing, and as our city been placed at key locations, including heat events become more frequent.
changes it’s vital that we support people major intersections, Melbourne Town Hall,
living with low vision, blindness or other City Library, Ross House and the Degraves Our new microclimate sensors capture
Street underpass. temperature, humidity, wind, and air
quality data to help us understand
Councillor Philip Le Liu, Chair of the ways we can make public spaces more
International Engagement portfolio, said comfortable.
the beacons will offer messages in
25 different languages. We’re also mapping the municipality for
the pilot Cool Routes tool, which will
‘This is a fantastic tool that will provide use data and emerging technology to
invaluable support to people with low help people plan safe and comfortable
vision, whether they are residents who journeys through the city.
speak a language other than English,
or among the almost three million Cool Routes will also allow us to share
international tourists who visit heat health information with users,
Melbourne each year,’ Cr Le Liu said. and demonstrate the benefits of
urban greening.
‘We’re embracing new
HEAT HEALTH TIPS
ways of communicating
Head to our website to find the
with residents and visitors locations of drinking fountains, water
to ensure everyone has play areas and cool places across
town this summer. For a cool treat,
an equal opportunity to browse the What’s On Melbourne
experience everything blog for our city’s best gelato.
our wonderful city has During extreme heat we offer
people sleeping rough free pool
to offer.’ passes and movie tickets as part
of our Heatwave Response Plan.
Ongoing user testing is helping us improve Please look after each other in
and analyse the system. As beacon hot weather. If someone needs
technology improves, we hope to use it emergency assistance, call 000.
in more areas of the city.
FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT
John-Ross Barresi from Guide Dogs Victoria FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT
melbourne.vic.gov.au/
with Natale Cutri, who is testing the beacon melbourne.vic.gov.au/gettingaround
summersense
technology
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NEW STATS SHOWCASE
CITY GROWTH
Discover a fascinating portrait of a Here are five highlights from our newly-
changing Melbourne through brand released Census of Land Use and DID YOU KNOW
new data. Employment 2018.
We collect Census of Land Use and
1 Jobs increased by 25,700 since 2016, Employment data over a two-year
Over the past decade, the City of
reaching 479,200 jobs across 16,800 period through face-to-face interviews
Melbourne has become an increasingly
businesses with every business across the
popular place to live, work and visit, and
our economy has soared to more than $100 2 Residential dwellings increased by municipality, to capture key trends.
billion, growing by five per cent in 2018. 34,670 since 2008, to 83,080 homes; This research has been conducted
this includes an additional 12,630 in since the 1960s.
Furthermore, the latest Australian Night
the central business district, which
Time Economy Report shows our world-
is greater than the total number of
class entertainment and dining has pushed
dwellings in the City of Adelaide
the value of the city’s night time economy
to more than $3.5 billion. 3 Cafes and restaurants increased by ‘The transformation of
44 per cent since 2008, to 2390
Councillor Kevin Louey, Chair of the
businesses with 195,000 seats
Melbourne from the early
Prosperous City portfolio, said the growth
of Melbourne’s night time economy is a 4 Residential floor space grew to surpass
1990s to 2019 is incredible
source of pride for the city. office space by almost two million and a testament to the
square metres – by contrast, office
‘Our night time economy continues to
space was ahead by 140,000 square
entrepreneurial spirit
move from strength to strength, and we’ve
been working hard with businesses and the
metres in 2008 of our large and small
community to activate Melbourne at night,’ 5 Business services, finance and business communities.’
Cr Louey said. insurance, and health care and social
assistance were the top employment
‘The transformation of Melbourne from
industries and accounted for more
the early 1990s to 2019 is incredible and a FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT
than half of the job growth in the
testament to the entrepreneurial spirit of melbourne.vic.gov.au/clue
past decade
our large and small business communities.’
Our city’s economy has soared, according to new data
MELBOURNE JANUARY - MARCH 7
Photo: Arsineh Houspian
Dr Bronwyn King AO’s organisation has worked to make $1.5 trillion of Australians’ superannuation tobacco-free
CITY OF WELLBEING
TOBACCO-FREE CRUSADER NAMED
MELBURNIAN OF THE YEAR
When oncologist Dr Bronwyn King AO ‘This has made for a great case study that ‘Even when it seems things are moving very
discovered that some of her we share all across the world. Now our slowly, or that there are a lot of challenges
superannuation was being invested work has had an impact in 20 countries.’ or barriers in front of me, I like to think
that the work I am doing can add up to big
in the tobacco industry through the Without any previous experience in finance,
change, and make the world a little better.’
default option of her fund, she set out Bronwyn started from scratch, learning
to create change. everything she could from supportive senior At the City of Melbourne, we are also
leaders in the sector, who also helped her committed to reducing the impact of
As a doctor treating patients suffering from extend her network in Australia and beyond. tobacco products in our community,
lung cancer – and having watched people and recently announced a new outdoor
die from tobacco-related disease – Bronwyn smoke-free area in Bourke Street.
could not accept this unwitting investment.
‘There are more than 45 The new smoke-free area between
In just a few years, she has worked tirelessly Elizabeth Street and Russell Place, which
with her organisation, Tobacco Free Australian superannuation includes Bourke Street Mall, is part of
Portfolios, to stop $1.5 trillion of Australians’ funds that have our commitment to protect people from
money from being invested in the global passive smoking and to create a healthy
production of cigarettes. implemented tobacco-free environment for the mall’s 60,000
We have recognised Bronwyn’s dedicated investment policies and daily visitors.
achievements by naming her Melburnian of those super funds control The ban follows extensive consultation
the Year – a title that honours inspirational
role models who have made outstanding $1.5 trillion dollars.’ with more than 3000 people and
160 businesses, where 83 per cent of
contributions to our city. respondents supported Bourke Street
Bronwyn’s passion for all aspects of Tobacco Free Portfolios now has more than becoming smoke-free.
Melbourne life is palpable – sparked by 120 signatories to its flagship initiative, the
What’s more, the majority of smokers
numerous childhood outings with her Tobacco-Free Finance Pledge, including
were not only open to the ban – two out
grandmother, an enthusiastic city-explorer. some of the world’s biggest banks and
of five told us the smoke-free area would
The city is also the centre of Bronwyn’s insurance agencies.
encourage them to quit.
tobacco-free crusade.
Collectively, these organisations control
We’re also working with stakeholders
‘The work started right here in Melbourne. more than US$8 trillion.
including Quit Victoria to support anyone
Now there are more than 45 Australian who wants to quit or cut back, and
‘Even though there is a long way to go, all
superannuation funds that have engaging with local universities to help
this has shown us what’s possible. We know
implemented tobacco-free investment students understand the changes and
with hard work and a lot of energy we can
policies and those super funds control make healthy choices.
definitely increase those numbers in the
$1.5 trillion dollars,’ Bronwyn said.
coming years,’ Bronwyn said.
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FAST FACTS MELBOURNE AWARD WINNERS
• Every year, about 4000 Victorians Meet the winners of the 2019 Melbourne Environment
die from smoking-related illnesses. Awards – extraordinary people who Southbank Sustainability Group
Our economy also loses more than dedicate their time and energy to make
Health and Wellbeing
$2 billion through healthcare costs Melbourne a world-leading city.
Royal Children’s Hospital National
and lost productivity.
Aboriginal Melbourne Child Health Poll
• As well as Bourke Street, there are Birrarangga Film Festival and
Hospitality
10 more smoke-free areas within the Blak Masterclasses
Arbory Afloat
municipality, including laneways and
Arts and Events
running tracks. Smoking is also banned Urban Design
Midsumma Festival
in outdoor dining areas when food Carlton Primary School and Early Years
is available for consumption under Community and Family Services Centre
Victorian Government legislation. HoMie
• The fine for smoking in a smoke-free
area is $100. People found littering
cigarette butts anywhere in the city
face heavier fines: $330 for an unlit
butt and $660 for a lit butt.
Find out more at
participate.melbourne.vic.gov.au/
smokefree
Bronwyn said initiatives like the Bourke Street
smoke-free area can send a big message.
‘Melbourne is acknowledged globally as a
leading city when it comes to implementing
innovative tobacco control strategies and,
as a result, we now have one of the lowest
smoking rates in the world,’ Bronwyn said.
Photo: Arsineh Houspian
‘I think that we need to remember that those
smoking rates don’t come down by accident.
‘They come down because we have had
bold leaders who’ve been willing to take
that next step and deliberately try to
change the culture to make tobacco-free
the expected standard in the community.’
Looking to the future, Bronwyn’s vision is for As an oncologist, Bronwyn could not accept her unwitting investment in the production of cigarettes
Melbourne to be the first major city in the
world with a smoking rate below five per cent.
It is currently sitting at about 10 per cent.
While there is a long way to go, Bronwyn
believes that change is possible, and that
we know how to achieve it.
‘We need to put the resources towards new
initiatives and advertising campaigns to
make sure young people really know what
tobacco can do to you,’ Bronwyn said.
‘We need to encourage bold and innovative
ideas from the whole community, including
young people, including community
groups, including schools, and including
government at all levels.
‘Having two young children – I want them
to grow up in a city where breathing fresh
air all the time is normal and sets them up
for a really healthy life.’
To find out more about Bronwyn’s
work, and how you can help, visit
tobaccofreeportfolios.org
FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT
melbourne.vic.gov.au/ Deputy Lord Mayor Arron Wood with Dr Bronwyn King AO, her husband Dr Mark Shaw, their two
melbourneawards sons, and Lord Mayor Sally Capp
MELBOURNE JANUARY - MARCH 9
EVENTS CALENDAR
A FEW OF OUR
FAVOURITE
THINGS
MAR
21-29
Find more great events like these at
whatson.melbourne.vic.gov.au Cultural Diversity Week
10 TO 19 JANUARY 19 JANUARY TO 9 FEBRUARY 1 TO 29 FEBRUARY
VIDA LATIN SUMMER FESTIVAL MIDSUMMA FESTIVAL SUSTAINABLE LIVING FESTIVAL
Kick back in a massive beer garden for Victoria’s premier LGBTQIA+ arts and Learn how to live cleaner, smarter and
two weekends of art, music and cuisine cultural festival will begin with a carnival healthier through a huge program of art,
at Tom’s Block in Kings Domain. at Alexandra Gardens. film, forums and exhibits.
11 TO 25 JANUARY 22 JANUARY TO 24 JANUARY 15 TO 22 FEBRUARY
SCRAPATORIUM EXHIBITION COLOURFUL KITES NORTHSIDE SUMMER FESTIVAL
Peek into tiny realms or lead the way Make a kite and decorate it with tassels, A big community block party will kick off a
through a dreamlike fortress at ArtPlay. string, streamers and more at ArtPlay. week of food and fun. At various locations
For kids aged 3 to 12. For kids aged 7 to 12. in North and West Melbourne.
11 TO 25 JANUARY 24 JANUARY FROM FEBRUARY 17
SKATEBOARD DECK ART SIGNAL SUMMER SHOWCASE CARLTON COMMUNITY MORNING TEA
Paint a skateboard using stencils, spray Enjoy fashion, theatre, sound, film and Meet your neighbours over a cuppa, scones
cans and sharpies at ArtPlay. For kids illustration created by people aged 13 and live ukulele music. On the third Monday
aged 7 to 12. Bookings essential. to 25. From 7pm. All welcome. of the month at Kathleen Syme Library and
Community Centre.
11 TO 19 JANUARY 24 JANUARY TO 9 FEBRUARY
NGV KIDS SUMMER FESTIVAL LUNAR NEW YEAR CELEBRATIONS 20 TO 29 FEBRUARY
WHAT IS CHINESE?
Channel your creativity with free activities, Find vibrant events in Chinatown, Docklands
workshops, performances and interactive and beyond, including the Fusion Festival at Shanghai artists Xiao Ke and Zi Han asked this
installations at the NGV. Queen Victoria Market on 26 January. question of Chinese people across the world
to create this work. See it at Arts House.
12 JANUARY TO 7 MARCH 26 JANUARY
HATHA YOGA AUSTRALIA DAY 23 FEBRUARY
JAPANESE SUMMER FESTIVAL
Relax with our free yoga sessions on Watch the parade down Swanston Street
Saturdays at Buluk Park and Sundays at to Kings Domain, and don’t forget the Discover Taiko drumming and Okinawan
Boyd Park from 9am to 10am. fireworks in Docklands at 9pm. folk music at Federation Square, and try to
win tickets to Tokyo.
14 JANUARY 1 FEBRUARY
FIRST AID WORKSHOP AND KIDS’ OPERA FOR THE PEOPLE 26 TO 29 FEBRUARY
ACTIVITY DAY ARE YOU READY TO TAKE THE LAW
Hear opera stars perform for free at Sidney
INTO YOUR OWN HANDS?
Learn first aid basics for free at Kensington Myer Music Bowl. Dame Edna Everage will
Town Hall, with kids encouraged to bring a be a special guest. See a neon-drenched action adventure
teddy. Followed by an afternoon of fun. musical at Arts House, set to 40 years of
1 FEBRUARY AND 3 MARCH Filipino pop.
15 AND 17 JANUARY SOW GROW GRAZE
SIGNAL AT MPAVILION 28 FEBRUARY
Try out a Composting and Worm Farming
MYTHOLOGIES
See artwork by young people at the Little for Beginners or Preparing Your Winter
Art Fair on the 15th, and a freestyle dance Veggie Patch workshop at Kathleen Syme Experience art by diverse Indonesian-
battle on the 17th. Free. Library and Community Centre. Australian creatives at the launch of Young
Creatives Lab artist Komang Rosie Clynes’
EP at Signal.
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FEB MAR
1 29
Opera for the People Kensington Community Festival
28 FEBRUARY TO 1 MARCH 6 TO 9 MARCH
OBANG MOOMBA
SPORT
Experience a Korean grandmother’s daily Release your inner adrenaline junkie on the
life through puppetry and immersive play. carnival rides, see world-class water skiers, 20 JANUARY TO 2 FEBRUARY
For babies aged 6 to 18 months, at ArtPlay. catch the wacky Birdman Rally, have a go
AUSTRALIAN OPEN
on the skate park, and much more.
28 FEBRUARY TO 1 MARCH Catch the world’s best tennis stars at
SALAMFEST SUFI FESTIVAL UNTIL 11 MARCH Melbourne Park and enjoy live music,
food and activities at Federation
SUMMER NIGHT MARKET
See Abida Parveen perform a rare concert Square and Birrarung Marr.
outside of Pakistan amid this celebration Enjoy street food, shopping and free
of Muslim culture at various locations. entertainment, then relax at the Gin Springs FROM
Bar or play volleyball. Excludes Christmas JAN
29 FEBRUARY TO 1 MARCH
LONSDALE STREET GREEK FESTIVAL
Day and New Year’s Day.
20
21 TO 29 MARCH
Enjoy a weekend of Greek-flavoured
CULTURAL DIVERSITY WEEK
fun, including food, rides and activities.
Between Swanston and Exhibition streets. Celebrate multiculturalism at events across
the city, including a packed program at
4 TO 14 MARCH Queen Victoria Market. Australian Open
VIRGIN AUSTRALIA MELBOURNE
29 MARCH
FASHION FESTIVAL 9 FEBRUARY
MELBOURNE BOOK MARKET
Choose from a curated program of runways, RIDE MELBOURNE
workshops and entertainment at the Royal Peruse a curated collection of more than
Ride the circuit with the whole family
Exhibition Building and surrounds. 5,000 new and pre-loved titles, plus quality
just hours before the pros during the
second-hand vinyl.
Jayco Herald Sun Tour. Then soak up
7 TO 8 MARCH the festival atmosphere at the Royal
29 MARCH
TURKISH PAZAR FESTIVAL Botanic Gardens.
KENSINGTON COMMUNITY FESTIVAL
Treat your tastebuds to Turkish street food,
Head to JJ Holland Park for live music, 12 TO 15 MARCH
alongside a day of music, dance and culture
at Queen Victoria Market. delicious food, stalls and an expo of local GRAND PRIX
sustainability projects.
Rub shoulders with motorsport legends
19 TO 22 MARCH as drivers, teams and fans flock to
UNTIL 28 JUNE
LIGHT UP MELBOURNE FESTIVAL Melbourne. Keep an eye on our website
SUNDAY LOUNGE for information about free events.
See larger-than-life lanterns, arts, crafts,
amusements and food at Birrarung Marr. Meet your neighbours over live acoustic
music on a Sunday each month at Kathleen
19 TO 29 MARCH Syme Library and Community Centre. PLAN AHEAD TO
Check dates online. ARRIVE ON TIME
MELBOURNE FOOD AND
WINE FESTIVAL Take a moment to consider how
Subscribe to our weekly
Take a gastronomic adventure at this What’s On newsletter at you will travel into the city, in case
year’s new festival hub at Queen Victoria whatson.melbourne.vic.gov.au/ construction works delay your journey.
Market, which includes a Sichaun Snack Fair, subscribe bigbuild.vic.gov.au/disruptions
spaghetti feast and more.
MELBOURNE JANUARY - MARCH 11CITY OF SUSTAINABIILITY
CALLING LOCAL CLIMATE
CHANGE CHAMPIONS
Join us in taking bold and urgent Last financial year, Council’s total Looking to the future, we will continue to
action on climate change in 2020. greenhouse gas emissions decreased by work to reduce emissions in our supply
From significantly reducing our 34 per cent, far exceeding our 4.5 per cent chain and events, and work with partners to
greenhouse gas emissions to creating per annum target and our commitment to drive the transition to a carbon neutral city.
the Paris Climate Change Agreement.
recycled roads, we are hard at work, We are investing in our urban forests, green
and you can help. buildings, waste innovation and pedestrian
WHAT IS THE and cycling infrastructure, with a focus on
Our vision is for Melbourne to be a MELBOURNE RENEWABLE wellbeing as well as economic, social and
sustainable city, powered by renewable environmental benefits.
energy, and we have invested more than ENERGY PROJECT?
$17 million towards this goal since 2015. Our flagship events Melbourne Fashion
In an Australian-first, a group of local Week, Melbourne Music Week and
Council operations are now powered by governments, cultural institutions, Melbourne Knowledge Week have been
100 per cent renewable electricity, thanks universities and corporations combined certified carbon neutral by Climate Active
to the Melbourne Renewable Energy their purchasing power to support for two years running.
Project wind farm, and we’re helping city the construction of an 80-megawatt,
businesses and events follow suit. 39-turbine wind farm. Waste will continue to be a key focus, as
we chart a path through the recycling crisis
Our latest emissions data shows this work Owned and operated by local clean- towards long-term sustainable solutions and
is having a significant impact, even after energy company Pacific Hydro, the wind support eco-conscious businesses through
only six months of renewable electricity farm in Crowlands, near Ararat, is now initiatives like our Waste Innovation Fund.
supply. supplying energy to power town halls,
banks, universities and street lights Despite our achievements, this is a work in
We have also upgraded 11,816 street lights across Melbourne. progress and we have a long way to go.
and installed 556 kW of solar panels thanks
to a Clean Energy Finance Corporation Building on the success and insights of Councillor Cathy Oke, Chair of the
loan. Each year, this saves us $1 million this project, we are working towards a Environment portfolio, said Council will
and reduces our emissions by thousands second power purchase agreement for continue to lead and call for ambitious
of tonnes. more city businesses. Find out more at and rapid climate change action among
melbourne.vic.gov.au/mrep residents, businesses, investors and all
levels of government.
Photo: Pacific Hydro Australia
This wind farm powers 100 per cent of Council operations
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Photo: Kane Hibberd – Sunshine and Disco Faith Choir with Kubik
We make roads from recycled plastic
PAVING THE WAY
TO A CIRCULAR
ECONOMY
Next time you travel along Flinders
Street, between Exhibition and
Spring streets, take a moment to
consider that the asphalt beneath
your feet contains household waste.
We’re resurfacing five iconic city streets
with 50 per cent recycled plastic – an
example of how we can work towards
building a circular economy.
A circular economy is a system that
eliminates waste through the continual
reuse of resources. This can reduce
pressure on the environment, stimulate
innovation and boost economic growth.
Our flagship events, such as Melbourne Music Week, are certified carbon neutral
By contrast, the traditional linear
economy has a ‘take, make and dispose’
model, where value is created by
‘We declared a climate and biodiversity
producing and selling as many products
emergency, alongside over 1000 other FIVE WAYS TO TAKE ACTION as possible.
jurisdictions worldwide, acknowledging ON CLIMATE CHANGE
the need to accelerate the urgent actions Deputy Lord Mayor Arron Wood said the
that need to happen,’ Cr Oke said. According to research by Sustainability City of Melbourne uses 10,000 tonnes
Victoria, 80 per cent of Victorians are of asphalt and collects 11,000 tonnes of
‘The City of Melbourne is taking action, willing to take action on climate change. residential recycling each year.
but we need support from the Victorian It’s a team effort, and everyone can
and Australian governments to reduce make a difference. ‘Using a mix of plastic to resurface
greenhouse gas emissions. our streets is one way we can create
Here are five powerful New Year’s demand for recycling and reduce
resolutions you can make for 2020. landfill,’ Cr Wood said.
‘The City of Melbourne 1 Purchase 100 per cent GreenPower ‘By using recycled plastic and other
is taking action, but we for your home or business. Visit recycled materials on our roads we’re
greenpower.gov.au creating more sustainable infrastructure
need support from the and showing there are local markets for
2 Switch your superannuation to a
Victorian and Australian provider that has divested from recycled materials.
governments to reduce fossil fuel. Learn more at
marketforces.org.au
greenhouse gas ‘By using recycled
3 Commit to reducing meat in your
emissions.’ diet and source your food locally. plastic and other
4 Join the CitySwitch Green Office recycled materials on
‘We will advocate for Victorian and program to take action at work. our roads we’re creating
Australian government action to deliver Get started at cityswitch.net.au
100 per cent renewable energy to our city
more sustainable
5 Attend the Sustainable Living
and to increase the ambition of Australia’s
Festival in February and learn more infrastructure.’
climate policy.
about your own impact. View the
‘This includes advocating for Melbourne’s program at slf2020.org.au
‘This trial will help us understand
public transport to be efficient and powered
whether it’s possible to use plastic we
by 100 per cent renewable energy.’
FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT collect from households in more of our
melbourne.vic.gov.au/climateaction major projects.’
MELBOURNE JANUARY - MARCH 13Our business missions help local entrepreneurs make global connections
GLOBAL CONNECTIONS
SPARK BUSINESS SUCCESS
Watch out for Melbourne businesses pharmaceuticals market dynamics and Councillor Kevin Louey, Chair of the
on the world stage after our mission operations, and the itineraries allowed Prosperous City portfolio, said learning
to China and Japan this year. enough time for meaningful engagement. from other countries helps Melbourne
maintain its competitive edge, and
We deliver regular international business ‘The kudos that came with being part of
enhances its prosperity and innovation.
missions to build prosperity in Melbourne an official City of Melbourne mission was
and ensure it remains a leading global city. extremely helpful to ensure high-level ‘Through this year’s business mission, we
engagement among our audience,’ Ross said. are looking forward to showcasing local
The missions have helped Melbourne innovation in the liveability, health, startups
businesses achieve international ‘Our vision is to see Cynata’s technologies
and innovation, retail and creative sectors,’
commercial success. making a positive impact on human health
Cr Louey said.
worldwide through the development of
Dr Ross Macdonald – CEO of ASX-listed innovative and effective medical treatments.’ ‘I wish this year’s participants all the best
stem cell and regenerative medicine as they build global connections to expand
company Cynata – has taken part in two The Business Mission 2020 will run from
their businesses.’
business missions. 22 to 31 March and will visit several cities
in China and Japan, with tailored business-
Cynata uses game-changing technology matching activities and a concurrent civic ARE YOU A
to address many of the challenges of
manufacturing mesenchymal stem cells
mission led by Lord Mayor Sally Capp. BUSINESS OWNER?
– which have vast therapeutic potential – Would you like to grow your business, or
at commercial scale, from a single blood
donation.
‘The kudos that came with showcase it on the world stage? Visit us
online to find out more about missions,
being part of an official grants and other ways we can help you
After the first mission, Cynata announced
that it had completed a $3.97 million license City of Melbourne mission elevate your business.
option agreement with Japanese company was extremely helpful To enquire about the business mission,
Fujifilm for an exclusive, worldwide licence
to market and sell its lead product. to ensure high-level phone Frances Fu on 9658 9643 or email
frances.fu@melbourne.vic.gov.au
After the second mission, Sumitomo engagement among
Dainippon Pharma announced it proposed our audience.’ FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT
a $200 million acquisition of Cynata. melbourne.vic.gov.au/melbmission
However, the parties later withdrew from
takeover discussions. The mission also coincides with the 40 year
Ross said taking part in the business anniversary of our sister-city relationship with
missions helped him gain a better Tianjin in China, which will be marked with a
understanding of the biotech and celebration at the conclusion of the mission.
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ARTISTS EXPLORE BRIGHT
IDEAS AT ARTPLAY
Bring your next artistic project to ‘The dedication and focus the whole Watch Air Camp in action on ArtPlay’s
life with children through ArtPlay’s of ArtPlay’s team put on the children’s YouTube channel.
New Ideas Lab. Expressions of interest experience is inspiring and quite rare to
open on Monday 17 February, and find,’ Daniele said.
kids will help us select the successful
‘The New Ideas Lab is
‘I’m sure this is one of the best available
applicants. opportunities, and the best resourced about exploring ideas and
Daniele Poidomani from Memetica, a
environment, to discover how to work ArtPlay will help you find
with and for children.
creator of giant puppets and installations, the best possible way to
realised his first project fully-designed ‘Don’t be discouraged if you aren’t sure
for children through last year’s New how to implement your idea. The New produce your project.’
Ideas Lab. Ideas Lab is about exploring ideas and
ArtPlay will help you find the best
Air Camp invites kids to design and possible way to produce your project.’ FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT
create illuminated, inflatable sculptures melbourne.vic.gov.au/artplayEOI
from recycled tents and hide inside them
while audiences ask questions about their
designs, and the philosophies behind them.
The experience lets children’s imaginations
run free as they experiment with
engineering and art, and touches on
themes of sustainability and waste.
‘Children were quite excited about the
anonymity the tents provided, and some
took on a performing persona,’ Daniele said.
‘Some changed their voices and others
started creating characters related to
the themes they were discussing,
introducing themselves to the audience
by other names.’
Daniele said he enjoyed the whole process
of the New Ideas Lab, especially enabling
children to freely express their ideas about
the world, amid a playful environment.
He strongly encourages other artists
Air Camp invites kids to create inflatable sculptures
to apply.
NEW TOOLS
Taryn Walton, Live Music and Events Gender equality and the prevention of
Manager at 170 Russell, said the training violence against women and children is
FOR A GOOD
empowered staff with the skills to respond a priority of our Council Plan. Visit our
to incidents of this kind. website to find out more and access the
NIGHT OUT
new gender safety tools.
‘My vision is for live music venues and
clubs in Melbourne to one day be free from
FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT
sexual harassment and assault and, with
Make your event or venue safe and programs like this in place, we are well on melbourne.vic.gov.au/genderequality
inclusive for everyone using our new the way to making this happen,’ Taryn said.
gender safety and audit tools.
‘We hope people will feel more comfortable
These checklists and guides help facility reporting incidents to staff, knowing we will
managers and event organisers address deal with it in a compassionate and discreet
safety and security risks, and consider the manner.
needs of all people, particularly women
and girls. ‘Over time, offenders will know that
our venue does not tolerate this kind of
We have also funded a pilot of the Good behaviour and that we offer a safe place
Night Out program at venues including for patrons to come and enjoy. It is so
The Toff in Town and 170 Russell to important for venues to be proactive in
help them prevent and manage sexual this area.’
harassment and assault. Popular venues are taking action on gender equality
MELBOURNE JANUARY - MARCH 15HALF-PIPE HERO INSPIRES
LOCAL ATHLETES
Learn to skate, don your cricket whites She trains at Riverslide Skate Park on
or kick a goal in 2020 as we strive Boathouse Drive, where we offer regular
to make sport and recreation more skate clinics for young women.
accessible for all genders and all people. ‘I go to Riverslide pretty much every day
that I’m in Melbourne,’ Hayley said.
We are upgrading our sports pavilions to
make them more inclusive, comfortable, ‘I love how close it is to the city so it is easily
safe and fit-for-purpose. accessible from most places and from public
transport. I really like that it is an open park
This work includes an $800,000 investment so more people can skate at any one time.
in designs for the renewal of the Brens,
Ryder and Western Oval sporting pavilions ‘It is important to have clinics for girls and
in Royal Park, and gender-neutral bathrooms women because it is pretty frightening
at the Princes Park Southern Pavilion. starting a sport that is very male-
dominated. The clinics make them feel
All of our sporting clubs – including more comfortable.’
Kensington City Soccer Club, Youlden
Parkville Cricket Club and Docklands Sports
Club – are also working hard to increase GET INVOLVED
participation in sport, especially among Join our Go Girls skate program at
women and girls. Riverslide Skate Park this January, or
drop by to enjoy the Skate Park Leagues
DID YOU KNOW competition on 12 January, or the Skate
Club Fun Day on 25 January. Find out
We have 375 community teams using more at skatepark.ymca.org.au
our sporting facilities each week. This
includes 90 teams made up of women
and girls. Visit us online to explore local clubs and
ways to stay active.
Local skateboarder Hayley Wilson was
FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT
recently chosen for the Sport Australia Hall
melbourne.vic.gov.au/
of Fame 2020 Scholarship and Mentoring
Award-winning skateboarder Hayley Wilson activemelbourne
Program and has her sights set on the
with a young fan
Tokyo Olympics.
FIVE TOP 1 Royal Park, Parkville
Explore the climbing forest and cool
PLAYGROUNDS off under the fountains at this award-
winning nature play area.
Swoosh down slides, splash in 2 Bayswater Road Reserve, Kensington
fountains and get back to nature as Rubber pathways for wheelchairs make
you explore our city’s top playgrounds this playground accessible for all.
this summer. We have more than 30 3 Lincoln Square, Carlton
to choose from, so there is plenty to Keep an eye out for the new multi-level,
keep kids busy. treehouse-inspired playground being
Play is an essential way for children to learn built in 2020.
and grow, and we aim to provide plenty of 4 Ron Barassi Senior Park, Docklands
opportunities for our city’s youngest residents Take on the rocket ship slide and rope
to run free, especially amid our increasingly bridges at this brand new playground
high-density, screen-focused lives. under the Bolte Bridge.
In Kensington, we’re creating a new, 5 Fawkner Park, South Yarra
improved, sustainably designed play-space Find a sandpit, musical steps and
in JJ Holland Park, based on community a sensory garden in the toddler
feedback. The existing play equipment will play-space.
be donated to a community in Sri Lanka
through Rotary.
FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT
While this work is underway, here are melbourne.vic.gov.au/playgrounds
five more local playground locations
to discover. The Royal Park nature play area was named
Australia’s best public play-space
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Keep cool at our pools during warmer weather
DIVE INTO 10 SPLASHY
SUMMER ACTIVITIES
Join a poolside pride party, jump 4 Storytime 8 Queer soiree
on giant inflatables and dig for icy 9 to 30 January 9 February
dinosaurs this summer. Share the wonder of books with your Celebrate the end of Midsumma Festival
children aged three to five by the North at this drug and alcohol free pool party
We host lots of fun, water-based activities Melbourne pool. Enjoy stories, songs, for people aged 18 and over at Carlton
for the whole family at our pools and parks rhymes and activities, then have a swim Baths from 5pm to 8pm. There’ll be live
during the hottest months of the year. Here every Thursday from 10.30am to 11.15am. music, group fitness and poolside stalls
are 10 of the best for 2020. run by queer and transgender support
5 Live entertainment
1 Inflatable Fridays services, plus a basketball match
11 January to 15 February
3 to 24 January between staff and the Bushrangers,
Stretch out on the hill to listen to live
Bring family and friends to slip and Victoria’s first LGBTQIA+ team.
music at North Melbourne pool on
slide on our giant inflatable at North Saturdays from 1pm to 4pm. There’ll 9 Sunday at the Baths
Melbourne pool. This fun activity is also be barbecues, a giant inflatable Until 23 February
included with your pool entry fee. and other fun activities. Keep cool during the hottest time of
On Fridays from 10am to 12pm. the year at the historic Carlton Baths.
6 Make a splash fun day
2 Summer swim intensive This event includes live music, giant
11 January
6 to 24 January inflatables and other fun activities every
Enjoy a jumping castle, face-painting
Enrol your child in one of three fun, Sunday from 1pm.
and inflatable toys at Kensington
five-day programs of swimming lessons, Community Recreation Centre from 1pm 10 Water workout
including survival and rescue skills, to to 4pm. Free for Swim School members, Year-round
make sure they are safe and confident or casual entry prices apply. Join a low impact fitness class in the
around water. At North Melbourne pool. pool at Melbourne City Baths. Then bliss
7 Summer splash water-play
3 Mini Maestros out in the spa or sauna. Visit us online
6 February and 5 March
6 to 27 January to view the full group fitness timetables
Keep the little ones active and cool with
Introduce your child to musical for all our recreation centres.
fun water-play sessions on the front
concepts like beat and rhythm in this deck at Kathleen Syme Library and Please note that some of these activities
four-week program at North Melbourne Community Centre. Expect buckets and may be weather dependent. Contact the
Recreation Centre, before taking a dip spades, sand, icy dinosaur digs and lots recreation centres directly for updates, or
in the pool. more from 10.30am to 12pm. look them up on social media.
Join the fun on Mondays from 10.15am
to 10.55am (ages two to three) and FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT
11am to 11.45am (ages three to five). melbourne.vic.gov.au/
recreationcentres
MELBOURNE JANUARY - MARCH 17MELBOURNE LOVE IN BRIEF
LOCAL LEGENDS FLY NEED TO MAKE A PAYMENT?
OR FLOP AT MOOMBA
We no longer accept cash payments
at the Customer Service Desk at
Town Hall. Please speak to one of our
Customer Relations representatives
about alternative payment options,
or refer to the instructions on your
invoice.
SMART WATER SOLUTIONS
Look out for specially designed
biofiltration systems, or raingardens,
on city footpaths. These unassuming
garden beds use plants and soil to
capture, filter and clean stormwater.
Find out more online.
urbanwater.melbourne.vic.gov.au
ANNUAL REPORT OUT NOW
Discover how we’re helping make
Melbourne bold, inspirational and
sustainable in our latest Annual
Report, the second progress report
on our 2017–21 Council Plan.
melbourne.vic.gov.au/annualreport
THREE SMART CITY AWARDS
Thank you to the Smart Cities
Council for honouring us with three
awards late last year: the Leadership
Michael Paul is a Birdman devotee City award for our combination of
technology and deep community
engagement, the Digital City Services
See splashes, spills and thrills as ‘There are three parts to Birdman: award for our Melbourne City DNA
everyday Melburnians attempt to building a craft that holds together, the project, and the Social Impact award
soar across the Yarra River using nifty all-important take-off and, once you’re in for our Open Innovation Competition.
flying machines or simply superhero the air, actually knowing how to fly,’ said
Michael.
bravado at Moomba’s ever-popular
Birdman Rally. ‘In all these years, I’ve only had perfect CHANGES AT TOWN HALL
wind conditions on three occasions, but
Dating back to 1976, the Birdman Rally Halftix has moved to 208 Little Collins
I’m addicted. The appeal lies in the age-old
is a hilarious spectacle for a great cause. Street, making way for exciting new
question: “can man fly?” It’s a thrill to build
This year, 18 competitors will raise money for spaces being created at Town Hall
something with your own hands and try to
charities and compete for the grand prize.
fly it.’ in 2020. Our customer service area
Competitors enter the event under two will be getting a revamp and it’ll be
Birdman 2020 will be held on Sunday
categories: ‘Fly’ is for serious and technical
8 March at Birrarung Marr, featuring a fun even easier to get involved in events
flyers competing for distance rather than and discussions that affect our
and colourful entertainment program on
showmanship, while ‘Flop’ is all about fun, community. Watch this space.
the banks of the Yarra.
and judged on the creativity of the flying
costume and supporting team. Check out the full Moomba program when
it is released in early February. SUMMER WELLBEING
Michael Paul has entered the Birdman Rally
17 times since his first leap in 1991. In 2020,
Get a healthy start to 2020 at our
he’ll again raise funds for MS Australia in DID YOU KNOW recreation centres. Take your pick
honour of his younger brother, who has
been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. Moomba is Australia’s largest free from boot camp, a six-week fitness
community festival, proudly owned and challenge, swimming lessons, group
This year Michael aims to beat his personal delivered by the City of Melbourne. classes, team sports, and more.
best of 27.5 metres in his aluminium-framed
There’s something for all ages
craft, which has an eight metre wingspan.
and abilities.
Despite being a private pilot, and developing FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT
melbourne.vic.gov.au/moomba melbourne.vic.gov.au/
his craft over many years, Michael said
activemelbourne
nothing prepares you for Moomba.
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