Divercity 73 April/May 2014

D I V ERCITY the official newsletter of the city of port phillip

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Heritage journeys Register your pet online

She Spoke events

ve i t a e r C City edition

st kilda film festival 22-31 may

People’s Choice for great service Here’s your chance to reward great service and win a short break at a local luxury hotel.

Share the heritage journey Celebrate where you have come from by participating in the Journeys exhibition to be held at the Emerald Hill Library and Heritage Centre. From 8 April, you can bring in a treasured object that has been on a journey with you and it will be included in the exhibition. Photographs, small household items, tools and equipment, domestic and family objects, or professional and trade items are welcome. Exhibition 18 April – 18 May Taking Leave – Journeys to and from Melbourne 1854 – 1923 Join Elizabeth Buckle on a voyage to discover the stories of people who travelled in and out of Melbourne in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

13 April, 2 pm – 3 pm Destination St Kilda Join Meyer Eidelson in an armchair tour over the last century of St Kilda to learn about all its charms, hidden secrets and seedier underside.

22 April, 6.30 pm – 8 pm FOR MORE INFO  heritage.portphillip.vic.gov.au or  9209 6496 Emerald Hill Library and Heritage Centre 195 Bank Street, South Melbourne The City of Port Phillip respectfully acknowledges the Yalukit Wilam Clan of the Boon Wurrung. We pay our respect to their Elders, both past and present. We acknowledge and uphold their continuing relationship to this land.

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vote now

As part of the 2014 CitiPower Port Phillip Business Excellence Awards, the public is invited to go online to nominate local businesses that give great service. One business from each postcode within Port Phillip will be judged as the business that provides the best service based on the number of people nominating it and also the reasons for nominating.

Every person making a nomination will go into the draw to win one of three weekend breaks at the Bayview Eden on Queens Road near Albert Park Lake.

The winning business from each postcode will be announced at the Gala Event in October.

Nominations are also open for businesses wanting to be part of the 2014 Business Excellence Awards (see back cover for details).

PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARDS  www.portbizawards.com.au Terms and conditions of the People’s Choice awards and prize are available on the website.

Payments, permits and more, now online Did you know that you can now apply for and renew permits, pay rates, pay infringements and lodge building applications online?

A wider range of online services now makes many transactions faster, safer and more convenient.

Annual animal registration fees are due on 10 April and can now be paid online via credit or debit card by visiting the Make a Payment section on our website and clicking on Pay Animal Registration Renewal. All you need is the animal number, the payment amount and a credit or debit card. Let us know of any changes to your animals before you make your payment.

Don’t forget to check your annual animal registration notice for the payment due date.

If you’re new to Port Phillip or have new pets, you can also register your animals via our Register my pet section on the front page of our website.

ONLINE SERVICES ARE just A CLICK AWAY  www.portphillip.vic.gov.au

A 200 seat Stokehouse pop-up restaurant will oper ate on the St Kilda foreshore site until Mother’s Day (11 May) this year.

Our creative city We have a rich history of creativity, as Harold Mitchell explains on page five, and we want to help creative and knowledge industries to thrive in the future.

Council is embarking on a range of place-based initiatives that will enhance the existing vibrancy and strengths of the villages that make up our city.

The prompt steps to enable the Stokehouse pop-up is an example of action that supports and involves local people, promotes employment and makes Port Phillip great.

We are continuing to advocate for early infrastructure in Fishermans Bend, particularly ‘Fishermans Crossing’ – our name for the tram, walk and bike bridge that will connect the city to the bay by extending Collins Street over the Yarra.

On Carlisle Street, we are working with traders, residents and community groups to positively tackle safety issues. A graffiti blitz is underway, while outdoor seats, street bins, paving and drainage have all been upgraded.

Meanwhile, on the Port Melbourne Waterfront, Council is teaming with business and community to provide more information about local events, points of interest and historical facts to passengers arriving at Station Pier.

WATCH Please share your ideas with us about how to make our city even more vibrant.

MAYOR CR AMANDA STEVENS

FOR POP-UP EVENTS AROUND STATION PIER

Stokehouse pops up until Mother’s Day See Stokehouse design concepts Have your say on initial design concepts for the new Stokehouse building between 7 – 14 April and later on the preferred design from 30 April – 6 May before the designs go to Council in May. COMMENT ON DESIGN IDEAS  haveyoursayatportphillip.net.au

Suggest bike station locations VicRoads might be expanding Melbourne’s bike share scheme. Council wants your ideas about where new bike share stations could be located.

USE OUR INTERACTIVE MAP  haveyoursayatportphillip.net.au/bikeshare

Best short films The St Kilda Film Festival is set to wow audiences from 22 - 31 May with the top 100 short film entries alongside new music videos, international shorts and more. The Palais Theatre (pictured on our cover with Festival Director Paul Harris) will host the opening night.

BOOK YOUR SEAT  www.stkildafilmfestival.com.au www.portphillip.vic.gov.au

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council c o n ta c t s Information, requests, questions or feedback Telephone 03 9209 6777 Fax 03 9536 2722 SMS 0432 005 405 Email assist@portphillip.vic.gov.au Internet eservices.portphillip.vic.gov.au If you are deaf, hearing or speech impaired please use the National Relay Service (www.relayservice.com.au).

TTY users can call 133 677, then ask for ASSIST – Port Phillip – 03 9209 6777 Speak and Listen users can call 1300 555 727, then ask for ASSIST – Port Phillip – 03 9209 6777 Or visit ASSIST in person Monday – Friday, 8.30 am – 5 pm St Kilda Town Hall 99a Carlisle Street, St Kilda South Melbourne Town Hall 208 – 220 Bank Street, South Melbourne Port Melbourne Town Hall 333 Bay Street, Port Melbourne

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divercity 73 Audio recordings of Divercity are available on the Council’s website and on CD from a Port Phillip library. CDs are delivered to 80 vision-impaired residents every issue.

Information included in this magazine is accurate at the time of publishing but may be subject to change.

A p r i / M ay 2 0 1 4 Editor: Greg Day gday@edunity.com.au Next deadline: 24 April for June/July Writers: Reece Marks, Kathryn McGrath and Greg Day. Thanks to Sandra Goldbloom Zurbo.

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Help with heritage questions Did you know that up to 80 per cent of our municipality is covered by heritage controls?

Heritage controls aim to retain, conserve and enhance the historic built environment by ensuring that inappropriate demolition, modifications, additions or designs do not occur.

Check before you make changes It is very important to check with the Statutory Planning Department to see if you need planning permission to make any changes to your property.

This includes minor works such as exterior painting, a new front fence, changes to roofs and guttering, adding solar panels, driveways, etc.

You may make changes to your property, but any change must conserve the heritage aspects of the building and be sensitive, sympathetic and respectful of the building and the surrounding character. In some heritage areas, such as Garden City, you will need to consider specific guidelines for any development work you propose on your property.

Free heritage advisory service Council provides a free heritage advisory service to owners of residential and commercial historic buildings, including detailed guidelines to assist you to understand the planning process.

The heritage advisory service can help with all heritage matters, including: • colour schemes • fences • restoration of altered facades and verandas • additions and alterations • repairs and structural problems • applying for relevant permits • sourcing materials or tradespeople • gardens and driveways.

Assistance focuses on building exteriors, but consultation on significant interior changes is also available.

MAINTAIN YOUR HERITAGE  Statutory Planning Department 9209 6424  www.portphillip.vic.gov.au/heritage.htm or visit the Planning and Building desk at St Kilda Town Hall

Harold Mitchell AC

Creative City Port Phillip can rightly claim to be a powerhouse of creativity. Latest figures show that local creative industries generate $3.6 billion annually and directly employ about 12,700 people.*

Good people follow good people Harold Mitchell took on the world and built Australia’s biggest advertising agency, Aegis, in South Melbourne, just a stone’s throw from the market.

‘In business, good people follow good people, and South Melbourne is the place to be. It’s friendly, sophisticated, creative,’ says Harold.

‘In 1977, South Melbourne was the absolute heart of advertising.

It was amazing. Armstrong Studios was pumping out hits, Campaign Palace was the unbeatable agency and Brian Sweeney was, without doubt, the best researcher in the business.

And EON, the first FM station, was there.

Last year ‘It was and is an amazing creative area.

Harold Mitchell AC It’s got magic. It’s not too intense like stepped down from Aegis, the CBD and it doesn’t have the the agency he founded. loneliness of St Kilda Road.

The agency still employs ‘We took on the world from about 500 people in South Melbourne, and now others South Melbourne. are doing it too.’

Google eTown win for Port Phillip Port Phillip was the Victorian winner in the Google eTown awards, which rewards cities, suburbs and towns where local small businesses make the best use of the internet.

Council’s business development programs and online portal for small businesses contributed to the win.

*Creative Industries Economic Benefit Analysis, SGS Economics & Planning 2013 www.portphillip.vic.gov.au

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Creative industries in a creative city Analysis of recent economic data by Council reveals that creative industries account for one-third of local economic activity and generate $3.6 billion in value added to the local economy of Port Phillip.

Local creative industries generate 12,700 jobs and contribute an additional 14,100 jobs through indirect employment.

Creative industries supply 15 per cent of all employment in Port Phillip. That is higher than Melbourne (which is less than 5 per cent) and other inner city municipalities (9 per cent). Port Phillip accounts for nearly 13 per cent of Victorian creative industry jobs despite accounting for less than 4 per cent of total Victorian employment.

The changing face of creativity The digital revolution has changed the scope of local creative employment. The latest data quantifies the importance of software and interactive content development to local creative industries. There are over 5,000 direct p li il h P t local jobs in software and interactive r Po content, representing over can rightly $1.8 billion in value. Much of this claim to be a activity is now clustered around creative city St Kilda Road, Queens Road and l a n io parts of South Melbourne. in a nat

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Creativity by numbers Creative activity Music and performing arts

Direct jobs in Port Phillip 500

Film, television and radio

1,250

Advertising and marketing

2,250

Software development and interactive content

5,250

Writing, publishing and print media

1,110

Architecture, design and visual arts

2,330

Total direct jobs

12,690

*Creative Industries Economic Benefit Analysis, SGS Economics & Planning 2013

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Home is where the art is As part of Home Art Project 2014, award-winning local company Ranters Theatre is working with community members in St Kilda East to create three short performances in their own home. Ranters will provide a professional artist to work with each person for four sessions to create and rehearse a unique performance. The works will be filmed and shown in a screening at Theatre Works. Limited public tickets are available. The program is supported by Council’s Cultural Development Fund.

Tuesday 6 May, 7.30 pm Theatre Works, 14 Acland Street, St Kilda GRAB YOUR TICKET  0422 863 692

Film sparks action on plastic waste Early last year Port Phillip EcoCentre Director Neil Blake teamed up with Americanborn filmmaker Michael J Lutman, who currently lives Local environmental activists in St Kilda, to create a Geo Fitzpatrick and Neil Blake. film showing how microplastics are invading Port Phillip Bay. Baykeepers, the recently released 25 minute film that tracks plastic pollution in the bay, is triggering action to prevent plastics entering waterways across Melbourne. The film is being screened at schools and community centres through the Clean Bay Coalition project.

ARRANGE A SCREENING  Port Phillip EcoCentre 9534 0670

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From global to loc al, a creative hub takes shape In the old Red Tulip Easter egg factory in Fennell Street, boardsports and streetwear company Globe International has livened up an industrial corner of Port Melbourne.

The Hill brothers – Peter, Stephen and current CEO Matt – founded Globe in Melbourne in 1984. The company now designs, manufactures and distributes their signature footwear, clothing and skateboards around the world.

After moving around a number of locations, the brothers settled on the Port Melbourne factory four years ago for its old style brick facade, huge warehousing area and proximity to the city. The only things missing were a great short black and a beer after work.

So they went about getting that set up too.

In one corner of the Fennell Street block the boys from the Salford Lads Club brew coffee and bake eggs, while around the corner in Bertie Street, Matilda Bay has a bar and working craft brewery.

Later additions mean you can get a trim and shave at Uncle Rocco’s Barber Shop and have your car e r a ts n e v e tuned at 01 Motorsports.

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Globe’s Steve Douglas says, ‘Port Melbourne is a great location for our staff. Quick transit times, ease of parking and the community we’ve built here in Fennell Street make for a very enjoyable and motivating work environment.’

A microbrewery, barbershop and busy café are part of the transformation of Fennell Street sparked by the arrival of Globe International.

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Linden

Readings

Linden Centre for Contemporary Art and Readings St Kilda are presenting a fun range of literary events with a local flavour.

Housed in the graceful surrounds of St Kilda’s White House, Dumbo Feather is a magazine about interesting and engaging people.

Toddler tales

‘For each issue, we scour the globe for people with the drive to make a difference. We seek out those who inspire us, who excite us, and who thrill us with possibility.’

Preschool children and their carers are invited upstairs to Linden’s Reading Room to Photo: David Collopy explore the art of books.

Thursday 17 April, Thursday 15 May, 11 am Linden Centre for Contemporary Art Readings St Kilda story time for children aged up to 6 Saturdays, 10.30 am – 11 am

Witness exhibition

Photo: Eduardo Kairuz

Witness examines the way in which artists respond to disaster, trauma and crisis through their work.

The exhibition brings together local and international artists and architects.

Superstructure, 2010–13, digital print. Image reproduced courtesy of the artist.

Friday 4 April – Sunday 11 May Meet the artists: Wednesday 9 April, 6.30 pm Linden Centre for Contemporary Art

Also read and discuss art books chosen to accompany the exhibition Witness.

Wednesday 30 April, 6.30 pm Linden Centre for Contemporary Art 26 Acland Street, St Kilda

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Words of a feather

You can pick up a copy at Readings bookshops or subscribe online at www.dumbofeather.com Dumbo Feather also hosts a number of events to keep in touch with the local creative community.

Tickets at www.dumbofeather.com/events Dumbo Feather issue #39 Launch Party Thursday 24 April, 6.00 pm – 8.30 pm Dumbo Feather Culture Club presents DIY home cleaning products with Eco Store.

Saturday 12 April, 10 am – 1 pm The White House 11 Princes Street, St Kilda

Come one, come all See all the action of the Gasworks Circus Showdown at the arts park. This is a competition that gives circus artists from across the country the chance to showcase their skills to industry professionals and audiences, while competing for some major prizes and professional development opportunities.

Readings St Kilda will be co-hosting some writing events as part of the 2014 Emerging Writers Festival.

Visit www.readings.com.au for more details.

Wednesday 28 May – Saturday 31 May

Readings St Kilda 112 Acland Street, St Kilda

JUGGLE YOUR CALENDAR  www.gasworks.org.au

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Dumbo Feather editorial

assistant Katherine (left) with ‘Each quarterly issue features Amandine, art director at a five extended 20 page profiles recent Dumbo launch. of people worth knowing across enterprise, education, science, sport, politics, fashion and the arts.’

Plastic turned fantastic

Creative City

Local artist Carolyn Cardinet is inspired by the beached debris she collects from the Port Phillip Bay. Visit www.carolyncardinet.com

Carolyn Cardinet: Cloaca 2014.

The Sofa Project Anna Griffiths has a fascination for sofas that are cast out on local streets.

‘They embody a wide variety of styles and Photo: Graeme Ta degrees of rdy decrepitude.

It’s fun to imagine their stories, where they have been and who used them,’ she says.

Anna invites you to take a photo of any sofas you see in your street and send her a paragraph about a sofa, loved or loathed, in your life.  annag@hotkey.net.au

Abandoned and reclaimed As Long As It Lasts is a photographic exhibition and book by Julie Shiels, who has transformed hundreds of objects abandoned on local streets.

Launch: Wednesday 23 April, 6 pm Exhibition 23 April – 16 May St Kilda Town Hall Gallery 99A Carlisle Street, St Kilda

Stitching together an artistic community In a church hall in St Kilda East, Red Stitch Actors Theatre develop, curate and present theatre from around the world.

Established in 2002, the ensemble collaborates with actors, directors, designers, playwrights and other organisations.

If you are a playwright and are keen to work with Red Stitch, they would love Belleville to hear from you.

by Amy He rzog  admin@redstitch.net Paris. Christ mas. In their new bohemia neighbourho n od, Abby an Red Stitch also aims to d Zack are discovering shards of eac program at least two shows h other they n e ve r suspected ex suitable for school audiences isted. in their main season as well Wednesday 30 April – Sat urday 31 May as post-show Q & A Q & A with the cast: Thu rs forums, preshow workshops day 15 May Bookings ww w .r e d st itch.net with cast members and Red Stitch A teacher resources for ctors Theatre Rear 2 Chap selected performances. el Street, St Kilda East www.portphillip.vic.gov.au

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councillors

neighbourhood news

For all general enquires, contact ASSIST 9209 6777

Beach cleanup groups get new site

Cr Amanda Stevens, Mayor Albert Park BH: 9209 6431 M: 0481 034 029 E: mayor@portphillip.vic.gov.au Cr Serge Thomann, Deputy Mayor Catani BH: 9209 6705 M: 0432 299 372 E: sthomann@portphillip.vic.gov.au

Beach Patrol is a great way to meet people and … dolphins, says Beach Patrol volunteer Ross Headifen. Recently Ross was thrilled to meet a pod of dolphins and a friendly seal while swimming near Port Melbourne.

Cr Vanessa Huxley Carlisle BH: 9209 6705 M: 0406 890 739 E: vhuxley@portphillip.vic.gov.au

Bubup Womindjeka opens up

Cr Anita Horvath emerald hill BH: 9209 6705 M: 0438 906 161 E: ahorvath@portphillip.vic.gov.au

Sunday 27 April, 11 am – 1.30 pm, 85 Liardet Street, Port Melbourne

Cr Andrew Bond Junction BH: 9209 6705 M: 0481 034 028 E: abond@portphillip.vic.gov.au

Cr Jane Touzeau Point Ormond BH: 9209 6705 M: 0432 287 634 E: jtouzeau@portphillip.vic.gov.au

Cr Bernadene Voss Sandridge BH: 9209 6705 M: 0413 246 704 E: bvoss@portphillip.vic.gov.au Direct all enquiries for councillors during office hours to the Mayor and Councillors’ Office Mayor: Tel: 9209 6431 Barbara Wilson, Mayoral Exec. Assistant Fax: 9536 2711 Councillors: Tel: 9209 6705 Mary Baensch, Councillors’ Support Officer Fax: 9536 2708 All Councillors, email: councillors@portphillip.vic.gov.au Postal address: City of Port Phillip, Private Bag No. 3, PO St Kilda Vic 3182

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CITY-WIDE: Community beach cleaning groups from Beach Patrol have joined forces to launch a new website. Check out the site to see how much rubbish has been collected and the most frequently found items.

Of course, you can also find out how and when to join your local patrol.

Visit www.beachpatrol.com.au to learn how.

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PORT MELBOURNE: Bubup Womindjeka Family and Children’s Centre is now open and will be celebrating with an open day. Enjoy a range of educational and fun activities.Visit www.portphillip.vic.gov.au for more information.

Watch for zebra crossing ALBERT PARK: Council has improved the intersection of Cardigan Place and Victoria Avenue by extending the existing kerbline in Victoria Avenue to remove the slip lane into Cardigan Place. A raised zebra crossing across Cardigan Place was also installed.

New home for the fun stuff PORT MELBOURNE: The Port Melbourne Toy Library has relocated to the Port Melbourne Town Hall. Open to all families and carers.

Saturdays, 10.30 am – 11.30 am Wednesdays, 11.30 am – 12.30 pm Visit www.pmtoylibrary. com.au for more information about joining.

Local ANZAC ceremonies ST KILDA AND PORT MELBOURNE: March from the St Kilda RSL to the cenotaph on Sunday 13 April at 11.40 am. There will also be a ceremony at the cenotaph in Port Melbourne on Friday 25 April at 9.45 am.

Women’s regatta comes to St Kilda ST KILDA: The Australian Women’s Keelboat Regatta (AWKR) is to embark on its 24th consecutive event over the June Queen’s Birthday weekend. Hosted by Royal Melbourne Yacht Squadron, the AWKR welcomes more than 100 women from around Australia to compete.

Visit www.awkr.com.au to get on board.

New play area with pop-up garden SOUTH MELBOURNE: The upgrade to Lyell Iffla Reserve, located in between Lyell, Iffla and Dorcas Streets, is complete.

The area features a tall climbing structure with slide, life-size timber animals, a climbing caterpillar and a new popup community garden.

What a way to go ST KILDA: Join Friends of St Kilda Cemetery (FOSKC) as it conducts tours of Melbourne’s second oldest burial ground. FOSKC will be conducting two tours: Notable internments at St Kilda Cemetery and What a way to go! Bookings required. Free for members; $10 for non-members. Call 9531 6832 or visit www.foskc.org Notable Internments – Sunday 13 April, 2 pm What a way to go! – Sunday 18 May, 2 pm

Log on for little masterpieces ELWOOD: Check out some of the wonderful creativity from the students at Elwood Primary School on the school’s art blog.

Visit www.ourartadventures.blogspot.com.au

Church marks event within tent PORT MELBOURNE: Holy Trinity Anglican Church will be celebrating 160 years since it began in a tent. There will be a replica tent to launch a year of celebration ahead, as well as an Open Day to visit the restored church.

Anniversary – Sunday 6 April, 10 am Open Day – Saturday 10 May, 11 am – 2 pm

Spots available in bayside kindy ELWOOD: A limited number of places have become available in the 3 year old and long day care programs at Lady Forster Kindergarten. For more information contact Hilary on 9531 6812 or email info@lfk.org.au 63 B Ormond Esplanade, Elwood

School fete marks a special occasion PORT MELBOURNE: Port Melbourne Primary School is celebrating 125 years of educating local children. The school will be holding its Maytime Fete with food, rides and other entertainment.

There will also be a VIP area, and food and beverages for past students (registrations required on the day).

Saturday 3 May, 10 am – 7 pm 415 Graham Street, Port Melbourne www.portphillip.vic.gov.au

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neighbourhood news Week of nature is child’s play CITYWIDE: April will kick off with creativity at the EcoCentre, which celebrates the inaugural Nature Play Week from 1 – 6 April.

Bring a blanket, picnic and snacks for a free, family friendly creekside art session. Guided by experienced artist Mike Mollard, participants will learn to draw their animal neighbours. Donations on the day go to Friends of Elster Creek.Visit www.ecocentre.com for information on this and other events during the week.

SO:ME Space at the South Melbourne Market was voted one of the top three shopping destinations in Melbourne – So Hot Right Now: Herald Sun (Nov 2013).

Pop-ups at SO:ME space SOUTH MELBOURNE MARKET: SO:ME Space is where design, fashion and creativity come together.

The landscape of pop-up stalls continually change, so you’ll always find something new.

Sklep – until 27 April: Collectible Polish posters.

Aneva – 26 March – 1 June: Handcrafted, artistic, practical, durable and sustainable furniture and homewares.

Viva La Franki – 2 April – 25 May: Lifestyle products that reflect the creativity and colour of Mexican culture.

worlD champ drops in ST KILDA: Skateboarding fans turned up at Marina Reserve when New Jersey’s Ishod Wair, 2013 Skateboardist of the Year, dropped by with his mates Tony Trujillo and Eric Koston for a skate. Google Ishod Wair to see why.

New church service in town

Matilda & Co. – 30 April – 25 May: Hand-crafted shoes from the heart of Europe made with recycled materials.

ST KILDA: The Gospel Centre is a brand new non-denominational community church. Services will be every week. Everyone is welcome. For more information call Susan or Gino Vaccaro on 0456 665 334.

Second wind for local family

Sundays, 5 pm Cora Graves Centre, 38 Blessington Street, St Kilda

Anita Scott Murphy and her son Ben sailed the family’s 3.5 Mirror dinghy to victory in the 2014 Australian Championships, held in Sydney in January.

The win is the second in three years for the Port Melbourne duo who, when at home, sail with Albert Sailing Club.

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Group returns to new look home ST KILDA: Port Phillip Community Group has returned home to 161 Chapel Street after its building underwent renovations. The new look features a redesign of the reception area and client spaces, installation of heating and cooling systems, and private meeting spaces for client consultations.Visit www.ppcg.org.au for opening hours.

inbrief Deciphering old documents Is that a J or an F? An S or a D? Learn to interpret the handwriting of our ancestors. Free event.

Bookings essential. Book online at heritage.portphillip.vic.gov.au or phone 9209 6611.

Tuesday 8 April, 6 pm – 8 pm Emerald Hill Library and Heritage Centre, 195 Bank Street, South Melbourne

Albert Park Relay for Life 2014

Literacy information for parents

A community-led, volunteer-driven event in which participants walk laps of Albert Park Lake overnight to raise money for and fight back against cancer.

Elwood College and City of Port Phillip present free evening sessions for all parents of children 10 – 19 years of age. Bookings through Elwood College on 9531 9566 or email elwood.co@edumail.vic.gov.au

Saturday 26 April, 10.30 am – Sunday 27 April, 10.30 am Palms Lawn, Albert Park Lake, Aquatic Drive, Albert Park

Supporting Your Child’s Literacy Wednesday 28 May, 6.30 pm for 7 pm – 8.30 pm Elwood College VCE Centre, 101 Glenhuntly Road, Elwood

11 – 20 April, preview 10 April Tickets $35/$30/$25 preview Tuesday – Saturday 7.30 pm, Saturday matinee 2 pm, Sunday 5 pm.

Theatre Works, 14 Acland Street, St Kilda

Feldenkrais for seniors Linking Neighbours supports this gentle movement class to help improve physical and mental wellbeing in seniors of all abilities. Weekly classes cost $12 each or $40 per month.

Contact Lena Rosenberg on 0416 688 418 or email lena@senseinmotion.com Thursdays 3.30 pm – 4.30 pm Middle Park Community Centre, Cnr Richardson and Nimmo Streets, Middle Park

DreamSong The Australian musical DreamSong, a satirical depiction of evangelical religion, politics and popular culture, is part of Melbourne Comedy Festival 2014.

Bookings on 9534 3388 or at theatreworks.org.au

Great theatre at a discount Theatre Works have a new subscription package with four shows for $65 concession or $80 full price. Also Port Phillip residents can register at marketing@theatreworks.org.au to receive discount tickets and invites to special events.

Women’s footy rules St Kilda City Junior Football Club and St Kilda Sharks Women’s Football Club have formed a new girls Aussie Rules team. If you are a girl aged 12 – 17 who wants to play, contact Kristy Taylor on kristytaylor38@gmail.com Peanut Farm, Spencer Street, St Kilda.

Port Melbourne Colts Football Club is fielding a women’s football team. If you are interested in playing or just training to get fit, meet at the ground. Email portmelbournecolts@hotmail.com for more information.

Thursday evenings, 6 pm Murphy Reserve, 430 Plummer Street, Port Melbourne

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s u s ta i n a b i l i t y

inbrief

Learn the upside of downpipes

She Spoke bike events and workshops

Water your garden and improve the health of local waterways by redirecting stormwater from home downpipes.

Attend a demonstration and learn about safe downpipe disconnection at home. To register your interest or for more information, email enviro@portphillip.vic.gov.au or call Sustainable Programs on 9209 6548.

The She Spoke series continues with events, fun rides, courses and workshops for all types of riders.

Wheelie workshop for kids Bike fun for kids aged 2 – 8 with bicycle doctors, bike decorating workshop and a bike runway.

Saturday 3 May, 9 am – 11 am Bubup Nairm Family and Children’s Centre, 99B Carlisle Street, St Kilda $5/Free Heels on Wheels – riding to work workshop Sunday 4 May, 1 pm – 5 pm St Kilda Primary School (near basketball court), Brighton Road, St Kilda $10/$5

Join SCAN Do you want to meet others who are interested in taking action to make our city more sustainable? Join the Sustainable Communities Action Network (SCAN).

The next meeting will be held on Wednesday 28 May, from 6.30 pm – 8.30 pm. Details and RSVP via www.enviroehub.com.au

Ready? Weather or not?

Can you help your friends and neighbours cope better with flooding, storms and heatwaves? Council is seeking new Weather Ready mentors.

An information night will be held on Tuesday 15 April at the Port Phillip EcoCentre. Training starts in May. Contact enviro@portphillip.vic.gov.au or see www.enviroehub.com.au

Guide to growing green The Growing Green Guide helps you plan, design, build and maintain green roofs, walls and facades. These beautiful features can cool buildings, reduce urban heat island effects, improve water quality and flow, and provide local habitat for wildlife.

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Assertive Riding for Women Saturday 5 April, 8.30 am – 4.30 pm St Kilda Primary School (near basketball court), Brighton Road, St Kilda $10/$5 Pushy Women excursion with Charlie Farren Writer Charlie Farren hosts this literary and comedic two-wheeled tour. $15 Sunday 6 April, 2 pm – 4.30 pm Gasworks Arts Park, 21 Graham Street, Albert Park

Good2Go course for kids A two day course of fun bike training for kids aged 9 – 12.

8 – 9 April, 9 am – 1 pm St Kilda Primary School (near basketball court). Brighton Road, St Kilda $25/$5 Fix a Flat – women’s bike maintenance workshop Saturday 12 April, 10 am – 1 pm Back2Bikes @ The B2B Garages, 525 Williamstown Road, Port Melbourne $10/Free Cargo bike family picnic Sunday 27 April, 11 am – 2 pm Edwards Park, 219 Esplanade East, Port Melbourne. Free

Book your place online, in person at any town hall or call 9209 6274.

More information at www.thesqueakywheel.com.au

Also … Sunday social bike ride for women Join a leisurely ride along the foreshore, starting at Elwood Lifesaving Club. Contact Cara on 0413 136 067 for more information.

Sundays 27 April, 4 May, 11 May, 18 May, 3 pm.

DIY millinery masterpiece Create your own stylish cloche with Christine Waring at the Academy of Design Australia in Port Melbourne. Two one day workshops to choose from.

All materials and lunch provided.

Thursday 1 and Friday 2 May, 10 am – 3 pm Cost: $124.50 BOOK ONLINE www.stickytickets.com.au/15563

FYI f ro m a s s i s t dog and cat registration All dogs and cats must be registered if they are more than three (3) months of age. Renewal of registration fees are due on 10 April each year for the life of the animal.

Clap your hands with the Gypsy Trio Vardos play gypsy and traditional music learnt from Roma (gypsy) musicians during their travels in Eastern Europe. Visit www.multiculturalarts.com.au for more information.

Thursday 17 April, 6.30 pm – 7.30 pm Free event, St Kilda Library, 150 Carlisle Street, St Kilda

Volunteers are go Find out about volunteering opportunities in Port Phillip and celebrate National Volunteer Week 2014.

This year’s guest speaker is Father Bob. Saturday 17 May, 1 pm – 5 pm Port Melbourne Town Hall, 333 Bay Street, Port Melbourne www.ppvolunteerexpo.com

Lunch for reconciliation The Port Phillip Citizens for Reconciliation is hosting a lunch for the local community as part of National Sorry Day commemorations. Special guests include Aboriginal elders. Dennis Fisher will be the MC. Share a meal with Indigenous and non-Indigenous people. Entry by gold coin donation.

For more details contact Rosemary Rule, 0418 675 734.

Friday 23 May, 12.30 pm – 2.30 pm South Melbourne Community Centre, Cnr Park Street and Ferrars Place, South Melbourne.

How do I qualify for the reduced fee?

To receive the reduced fee, the animal must be microchipped and also meet one of the following criteria: be desexed, over 10 years of age, part of a domestic animal business or applicable organisation, a working dog or have completed obedience training at an approved training organisation (see website for details). Reduced fees also apply for eligible pensioners.

How do I qualify for the free registration scheme?

Newly acquired pets are eligible for initial free registration if they meet the following criteria: Dogs and cats less than six months of age must be microchipped and registered within four weeks of purchase or adoption (proof required).

Dogs and cats over six months of age must be microchipped, desexed and registered within four weeks of purchase or adoption (proof required).

Where can I take my dog off leash?

Pick up a map at one of our town halls, call ASSIST and ask them to send you one or visit our website at www.portphillip.vic.gov.au/dog_parks_ reserves.htm for a map and information.

CALL ASSIST ON 9209 6777 www.portphillip.vic.gov.au

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