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WELCOME TO MELBOURNE
ISSUE 8
CONTENTS 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 14 16 17 18 20 22 2
Editors’ Note P/VP Report Diggin in Tamz Rantz
Album Reviews
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Gig Guide To All Fellow NewbiesBird of the Week Grandma Guidance Humans of IH IHTG Presents: Little Shop of Horrors What You Might Not Know About Melbourne How to Melbourne To Blend in or not to Blend in? Who Needs Broadway When You’ve Got Melbourne? Spills and Thrills
Explore Melbs Movie: The Castle Meme Zone Horoscopes Entertainment
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Editors’ Note
Hello Hello Ihers! Hope you have had a fantastic semester so far. As H.IV’s time comes to an end we hope that you have enjoyed the journey as much as we have and been amazed by the immense talent that IH contains. In this last issue by us, we would just like to thank everyone, from the chasers to the proof-readers to the creative minds themselves. Whether you contributed every week or only once this year, we truly appreciated every single submission. In this “Welcome to Melbourne” Issue, we hope that Ihers new and old can discover the hidden beauties of this lovely city we now call home. We wish the best of luck for the candidates and the incoming committee and hope you all continue to keep those creative juices flowing. Thank you once again. Stay toasty.
xoxo Your Globe editors-
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P.S. Please make sure that you do not take the magazine away from the dining hall until AFTER Tuesday 11.59 pm. Much love.
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P/VP REPORT Welcome to Melbourne and Goodbye to the IHSCC ’18!! OMG we can’t believe this is our last PVP Report!! Thanks for sticking by us through all the memes, mems and puns <3 First up, WELCOME TO MELBS! A city that neither of us are from (#Cannotberra and #DuBYE) but we’ve both come to love as a second home. This year has been a real ride, and we’ve both had a CarlTON of fun. We CollingWOODn’t change it for the world and it’s hard to believe that we’re EssenDONE with our terms. We can’t thank all of you enough for sticking around with us through all the ups and Carrum DOWNS. It’s absolutely FootsCRAYzy to think about how far we’ve all come and we couldn’t be prouder to welcome in the next set of leaders. The future looks BRIGHTon for IH and we are so happy that all of you are a part of it. Stay excited for the events to come, and just know that even though we’re no longer your PVP, we Ascot VALE (will) be there for you always. You’ve all made such a HUGEsdale impact on our lives and we wouldn’t trade that for the world. We’ll WerriBEE there for you, no matter what and we’ll always be down to join you for a cup (or 7) of Nar Nar GOON! For now, it’s time to Glen WAVErly goodbye to our roles, and we’re looking forward to the KEWture (future) of IH <3 (p.s. puns based on suburbs in Victoria!!) Lots of love,
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Belle-aclava and Prarthcoe Vale South
DIGGIN IN
with ERICA JIN
Welcome to MelbourneHope you brought your appetite!
What even is Melbourne food? Unless smashed avos and flat whites stand as their own cuisine, pinning down the essence of Melbourne gastronomy is like trying to find Greycourt free on any given night. Rather than trying to find the quintessential Melbournian institution, here’s a list of noteworthy eateries to hit up when any craving hits. Note: This is by no means a comprehensive, be-all-and-end-all list and is not trying to be.
When winter won’t end.. When even crazy wings When you need Pho from don’t cut it.. inspo for your next Saigon Pho cold lunch..
Wafu Ramen from Mensousai Mugen
When the parents are in town..
Ebi Gyoza and Dragon Roll from Ichi Ni Nana Izakaya
Curried Soft Shell Crab and any stuffed roti from Magic Mountain Saloon
Super Volcano Tom Yum Noodles from Dodee Paidang (I do not endorse this)
Egg McMartinez from Smith and Deli (all-vegan menu)
When you don’t need a reason.. Pizza DOC from DOC Pizza and Mozzarella Bar
The Reuben from Bowery to Williamsburg
Not your average dumplings..
When only some home comfort will do.. The dining hall where your IH fam is waiting ☺
Mackerel pan-fried dumplings from Shandong 5 Mama
TAMZ RANTZ WITH TAMMY LIM
Settling In In today’s Tamz Rantz, it’s one that doesn’t consist of rantz, but it’s one about my experience as an international student settling into a foreign country. I’m sure there are a lot of you who may share this experience, so keep reading! I unpacked my belongings into my Clunies room, as I wondered how old the furniture was (yes, this was long before Clunies was renovated). I had just arrived in IH in July 2016, and I was so eager to start a new chapter of my life away from home, where I could finally learn and live independently. Everything was truly new and exciting, from the delicious brunch food to the broader Australian culture. When my mother left to return to Singapore after the Big Move, every kind of emotion imaginable came crashing down on me. As I sat at the foot of my bed, I felt so apprehensive, excited and anxious all at the same time. I was anxious over I was going to function with a communal toilet. I was stressed over the fact that my neighbours could hear every move that I make (because, ya know, it’s Clunies). I was worried about how I was going to do in uni. I was scared of being completely and utterly alone without any friends. Amidst the initial eagerness to leave home, I realized that I truly missed home, and I cried (read: bawled).
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As my first semester rolled around, I managed to settle in, make friends and explore Melbourne. Needless to say, it was a pretty great semester. However, when the second semester rolled around, I was overcome with a strange sense of loneliness all over again. Since I was a mid-year intake student, many of my newly made friends had left IH at the start of 2017, and I had to make new friends all over again. I’m not going to lie – I had grown tired of this process. In addition to being in a relatively new relationship at the time, I pretty much became a recluse, and I was not particularly happy about that. Fast forward to 2018, as I sit here and write this article for all of you first-years and oldies, I hesitate to say that I have overcome all of these worries and emotions, because it is hardly the truth. I have felt and still feel all these emotions from time to time in my 2+ years in IH. I don’t wish to sugar-coat it for you, because the reality is that you have and will probably feel the same way. For all you midyear intake students who are looking to stay, you will feel the same sense of displacement as I did. For all you dedicated oldies who are looking to stay, you will feel the same sense of exhaustion as I did. But I can reassure you that things will always get better. After my year-long phase as a recluse in addition to a break-up, I was forced out of my comfort zone again. I made new friends, I had fun in nightclubs (if you know what I mean), and I have been getting involved in IH again. It genuinely feels great to reinvent myself again. So, I can assure you that your emotions will never be in stasis – you will go through the emotional ups and down of living in a foreign country and away from home. Yet, these experiences will shape you again and again as you learn to better yourself and enjoy your time here. If you’re missing home, or just going through a hard time, please know that it is perfectly normal to feel these not-so-nice things from time to time, and it will pass. Now, go forth, and enjoy the highs and lows while you’re at it!
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To all fellow newbiesBY DULCIE EVERITT
It’s been a month since I landed in Melbourne, so I’m still new to Melbourne. Even though I already feel pretty at home here, there are a couple of lessons I have learnt that have helped me to properly acclimatise. I thought I would share those lessons so that my fellow newbies can either learn from them or relate to them, and same goes for those Melburnians (although I learned most of them from you guys, so most of them may not come as much of a surprise).
Once the semester began, the first lesson I learned here is that Mondays are not for sleeping. You do not “start as you mean to go on,” you start to a point where you make it nearly impossible to go on. Unless you’re sensible, in which case you can ignore that lesson.
The next lesson, which my fellow IFSA pals and I learned on the way back from our orientation at uni, is that the moment you even consider not touching on your Myki, a tram inspector will inevitably turn up to check that you tapped. Unless you’re prepared to spend the entirety of your journey on edge and waiting to spot an undercover inspector, you might as well just do it (although sometimes you get away with it, so it’s really just a balance).
My third lesson is not so much a lesson as it is just some advice, and it has to do with the weather. I’m from London, so I relate to the whole four-seasons-in-one-day phenomenon, and you really do have to be prepared for anything. The difference here is that the cold mostly comes from the wind, which is a bitch, and which is also not helped by attempts to hide between buildings. It will still find you.
Lesson Four: find that little ‘settings’ button at the bottom-right of Lecture Capture and turn her up to 2x speed - saves SO much time and provides a good option for when you just need to understand the basics of what was happening. You can always go back and listen again at normal speed if the lecture is a bit harder and you’re confused, and maybe it’s not the best way to watch lectures all the time, but it definitely comes in handy on a busy day.
My final lesson is that wherever you go, something is going on. After class one day, randomly decide to take a tram into the city – take a tram that isn’t the 19 (!) and explore a little bit. Even for those of us who grew up here, like any big city, there’s so much more to see and do and so many more people to meet. Live it like you’ve only got four months left in Melbourne!
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Bird of the Week
BY SOPHIA BOOIJ Resident Bird Enthusiast
Around Melbourne you can spot the following birds – see how many you recognise!
Kirk Franklin II (IH Magpie)
Rainbow Lorikeet
Magpie-Lark (Peewee)
Herring Gull (sea gull)
Rosella
Myna Bird
Cockatoo
Noisy Myna
Willie Wag-Tail
Spur-winged Plover
Duck (various species)
Little Penguin
So how did you do? 1 - 3 = Bronze level Birdspotter - Hey you know a bit about common Melbourne birds! 3 - 5 = Silver Level Birdspotter – You’ve got a keen eye for birds’ mate! 6 - 8 = Gold Level Birdspotter – Wow, you know your stuff! 9+ 10
= ULITMATE BIRDSPOTTER!!!!!!!!
Grandma Guidance
Welcome to IH youngens,
We are your resident grandmas here to guide you through your turbulent undergraduate degree. These answers are completely accurate and peer-reviewed. *Answers may not be true. We take no liability for your stupidity.
Why is there no public transport to Melbourne Airport? Melbourne was planned poorly, just like you.
What attractions should I visit?
Luna Park - pretty overrated but you can take a selfie in front of the mouth (insert sex joke here) Botanical Gardens - for some saucy lizard spotting and munching NGV - mmmmm pictures of naked people delish, it’s like PornHub but people think you’re cultured
Is Melbourne the capital of Australia? Yes.
What is the best drink to buy in Melbourne?
A VB with a blended Bunnings snag with extra onions and sauce as a chaser. Fuck you GongCha! (Jk I love you GongCha)
Where’s the best place to hang out at Melbourne University?
I hear that some people have sex in the Dr Dax carpark, so maybe there. People also have sex in the Arts West toilets, also a good hang out. Deborah’s Chair...heard people have sex there, so give that a go. You could pretend to be Mad Max and have sex in the South Lawn car park maybe? Level 12 of Redmond Barry has good views for the sexing and half the workout is walking up the stairs.
What should I do on a Friday night in Melbourne?
Well if you’re done drowning in existential dread I would suggest going out, but the outside is scary and then you have to talk to people, and talking to people could end up with embarrassing yourself, and then you’ll have to hide for the rest of your young existence, so maybe just stay in, and watch All The Boys I’ve Loved Before and realise you’ll never be happy...or something. Or idk, Alumbra’s pre alright if your muzzing is tight.
How do I pronounce Melbourne?
Pro tip to speaking like an Aussie, there are no ‘r’s in any words. Delete them from your life. Say ‘Mel-bun’. Except for the word ‘fuck’ which has claimed all remaining ‘r’s and is like farrrrrrrrrrk. In fact there aren’t really many vowels either so it’s probs more like ‘Mel-bn’. Yeah. She’ll be right. Thank you dearies.
Granny Smith & Nonna C. Hugs and kisses,
*You may submit any questions or queries you have to the resident IH Grandmas by placing your written morsel into the submissions box at the back of the dining hall. NO LATE SUMBISSIONS.
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HUMANS OF IH: AARON OSHLACK
BY GISELLE VON HUENE CHAN
What was your experience first coming to IH and living in Melbourne? I think it started off pretty chill, but then it proceeded to get more lit. My dad chose Melbourne for me… because uni is cheaper. I think IH is good, because it’s super international and I feel like I’m learning a lot more from living here as opposed to living somewhere else. IH was my first choice and I don’t regret it at all. I like Melbourne a lot more than Hong Kong (where he’s from); the air is cleaner, the streets are wider, and you can walk around. And I’ve never gotten homesick at all. Melbourne is just more fun! I feel that my future is in Melbourne; I’m more excited to be here because i see the path that I’m supposed to be on. You’ve been plenty involved with CIA Week and the play… what made you decide that you wanted to participate? My personal philosophy is to just say yes to a lot of things. I found that the moments I treasure the most are from me saying yes. I have more regrets saying no, than saying yes. Don’t ever get FOMO. For the play, I just went for it. I’ve never sung in a play before, but at the end I would say that was the highlight of my year. The more I get involved, the more meaningful relationships I have, my self-esteem is better, and it all just makes me a better and well-rounded person. It’s beneficial. You miss a lot of opportunities saying no to things. And for a lot of things I think “what’s the worst that can happen?” How was CIA Week and what did you gain from that experience? I think CIA week made me really appreciate the amount of work that goes into creating an environment like IH. Speaking as an introvert, I found that living at IH was a much easier transition than I’d imagined because of all the efforts made by O-weekers to make the freshers feel included. I went for CIA week out of an appreciation for what they did for me, and a desire to try and give back and hopefully help other freshers feel at home as well. Please follow me on instagram: @aaronoshlack
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“Feed me, Seymour”
“Giddy up Daddy! ”
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WHAT YOU MIGHT NOT KNOW ABOUT
MELBOURNE
Welcome to Melbourne! Here are some facts you might not know about Melbourne:
DID YOU KNOW THAT MELBOURNE IS HOME TO THE
WORLD’S LARGEST STAINED GLASS CEILING? If you haven’t already, you should check it out at the National Gallery of Victoria.
Melbourne was almost named
Batmania!
Before the city was named Melbourne, John Batman, who landed in Port Phillip Bay in 1835 and was a colonist farmer from Tasmania, named the city Batmania.
Melbourne: the sporting capital
Speaking of sports, some regard Melbourne as the sporting capital of the world, although there is definitely debate surrounding this. Some describe this city as the most sports obsessed one on Earth. It has a rich sporting history, sports are highly integrated into the everyday life, and we host world-class sporting events. Melbourne is also the only city which houses five international standard sporting facilities in the area surrounding its CBD: the Melbourne Cricket Ground, Docklands Stadium, Rod Laver Arena, and Olympic Park in Melbourne Park. Melbourne is the home of Australian Rules Football (AFL), which was invented in the city in 1858 in order to keep cricketers fit during the off-season. It’s become one of the most popular sports in Australia.
The city is culturally diverse
Melbourne is known for being a very culturally diverse city, but did you know these specific facts? The city has the highest number of Holocaust survivors per capita outside Israel. Melbourne has the largest Greek-speaking population outside Europe, and this population is comparable to some larger Greek cities. The city has the longest continuous Chinese settlement in the western world, with Chinese prospectors founding a Chinatown in 1851. This shouldn’t come as a surprise, but Melbourne has been previously named one of the best cities for viewing street art by the International Business Times.
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Marvelous SMELLbourne
In the 1800s, Melbourne was unsewered; sewage and waste from houses directly flowed into rivers and the Yarra River was a cesspool. It wasn’t until this became a serious public health problem with continual typhoid epidemics, that the government built a sewerage system in 1897.
According to a Time Out City Life Index, Melbourne isn’t just second (for a long time it was ranked first!) in being the world’s most livable cities. It is also ranked the happiest city, and the fourth most exciting city. The survey examined data across seven categories including: food and drink, culture, relationships and community, neighborhoods, affordability, happiness, and livability. Apparently, it is also the city that does the most exercise!
Although we get caught up in academics, work, IH/University activities and just life in general, sometimes it may be worthwhile to make time to explore this wonderful city that we live in, and appreciate how amazing it is that there are so many good things so accessible in just one place! BY CHERICE TSAI
HOW TO 1. 2. 3. 4.
...Melbourne BY DARWIE FANG
The earth is round. Melbourneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s weather is much like this scientific assumption, absolutely ridiculous, because it is without question that the earth is flat.
Sink piss, line up 48 hours before for billboards, argue with the bouncer for three blue moons, get kickbacked by the bouncer, argue with the bouncer, get sent to the back, argue with the bouncer, wait 76 lightyears, argue with the fucking bouncer
Spend 5 years deciding what to eat, when to eat, where to eat and how to eat it, and finally see big ginger jonty james Johnson eating his hotdog with a knife and fork and you go decide to eat a sausage and egg mcmuffin from maccas
Decide to have your daily afternoon nap, when you wake up after your 34 minute nap, you have discovered that the prime minister has changed 34 times and you are now being ruled by a three eyed kangaroo
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TO BLEND IN OR NOT TO BLEND BLEND IN: BY AISHA SURURU
HAVE A GOOD ANSWER TO “HOW YOU GOING?”
Aussies look at me weird when I tell them that I had ZERO clue how to answer that for the first few days I was here. I was jetlagged, low-key homesick, bombarded with a TON of people’s names I immediately forgot, super tired of the small talk of “where are you from?” and “what are you studying?”... THEN I HAD TO ANSWER THAT?! I think Marie once asked me that as I was going to uni for those O-week things and I answered “by tram”...
KEEP CUPS:
Join the fight against the plastic/paper cup. Or at least drink the warm liquid from Bobeff that gives you the warm fuzzies from a mug. OR Actually for this one, there is no alternative. From the wise words of Nike: JUST DO IT. We are trying to save the world! So you should get a KeepCup. Your mama should get a KeepCup. Your mama’s mama should get a KeepCup… YOUR MAMA’S MAMA’S MAMA SHOULD GET A KEEPCUP! And for the sake of gender neutrality and the real feminism: Your daddy should get a KeepCup. Your daddy’s daddy should get a KeepCup… YOUR DADDY’S DADDY’S DADDY SHOULD GET A KEEPCUP! (It just doesn’t feel right though - sexism?)
A CONTROVERSIAL ONE: TO WEAR GYM CLOTHES EVERYWHERE:
I’m 100% sure I’ve never seen the people who wear gym clothes (e.g. gym leggings/vests/t-shirts) in the gym… (this has NOTHING to do with the fact that I have never stepped foot into the IH gym)... OR Anything else. Just anything (I use ‘anything’ loosely - but birthday suits are still not socially acceptable)
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VANS/NIKES/‘THONGS’
The peer pressure was so strong, EVEN I GOT A PAIR! (‘Lost’ them - but I can still say that back in my day I had a pair of those bad boys). Am I the only one who thought ‘G-string’ when Aussies said ‘thong’? OR Walk barefoot! There is a new phenomenon called ‘grounding’ or ‘Earthing’. You can join the movement! It’s actually said to have several healing effects. On a serious note: ‘grounding’ can help a lot of people who suffer from inflammation and chronic pain, it can also increase energy levels, decrease stress levels and muscle tension, improve biological rhythms – including the circadian rhythm (the natural body clock), and increase body healing. AND there is always that cool chance you can step on a dog’s ‘leftovers’ or some healthy looking SPIT on the ground. I’m sure that could make your day :)
WINTER COATS: Kathmandu… OR Just don’t. I mean it could easily be mistaken as a UniMelb uniform. That being said, I do want one.
And there you go! Sometimes blending in is great (i.e. KeepCups, veganism) but sometimes...
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Who needs Broadway when you’ve got Melbourne? BY ORIEL FORSYTH
So, I was struggling to find a way to make this week’s theme of ‘Welcome to Melbourne’ fit with the whole musical theatre aesthetic I’ve got going on here, until I realised just what a damned fool I am. Sitting at my desk, watching torturously as my fingers floundered about the keyboard trying desperately to write anything of substance, I turned to face the window as we all do during trying times to simply watch the world go by. There I sat in my IH Little Shop of Horrors T-Shirt, mindlessly observing as at least three trams passed by with banners for Melbourne musicals flashing on their sides, unconsciously zoning into the sound of one of my apartment mates (Brandon, of course) blasting the soundtrack of Aladdin from our bathroom, and that’s when it hit me. You cannot be ‘welcomed to Melbourne’, let alone call yourself a ‘Melbournite’ in my (high) opinion, without engaging in the honestly astounding Western theatre culture lovingly brewed to it’s now cultivated crop since the day ‘Captain Cook’ stepped foot and that is still present in this wonderful city to this day. It’s undoubtedly true that Melbourne, although lacking a catchy name, is Australia’s equivalent to Broadway or the West End – boasting a huge concentration of professional and amateur theatres and their respective companies alike, in just the small confines of the city block alone. We’re all ungratefully privileged to be treated and accustomed to the glamour of being able to choose between such lavish banalities as “shall we go to Her Majesty’s or The Princess Theatre this week? Or perhaps a cheeky pop round to the State?”, whilst the majority of the country is subject to one fancy theatre at maximum, and at that it probably doubles as a cinema on weekdays!
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(Her Majesty’s Theatre, State Theatre, Princess Theatre)
I suppose what I’m trying to relay is that, especially for those of us who are internationals or interstate locals, neglecting to claim your privilege to witness some of the highest quality theatre in the world, at some of the lowest prices in the world whilst living in ‘the most livable city’ in the world is honestly sinful and I’m personally offended by your ignorance. So in that vain and to aid in the rectification of your non-musical theatre attending lives, I have compiled a detailed list of shows which are currently or will be playing in Melbourne soon to whet that terribly dry palette and officially welcome you to Melbourne!
11th to the 26th of August 2018 Prices: $27-77.00 Tickets: http://www.theproductioncompany.com. au/boyfromoz/
12th to the 28th of October 2018 Prices: $49-69.00 Tickets: https://www.stageart.com.au/ninethemusical
Now until 30th of September 2018 Prices: $69-120.00 Tickets: https://www.mammamiathemusical. com.au/tour-info/melbourne/
Playing from the 31st of October 2018 Prices: from $69.90 Tickets: http://au.schoolofrockthemusical.com/ 21
The marriage of convenience between Malcolm Turnbull and the Liberal Party has completely and spectacularly imploded, making Scott Morrison the new leader of the deeply fractured Liberal Party, and Prime Minister of Australia. It all began two weeks ago, with murmurings of a potential challenge from Peter Dutton after Turnbull lost his 38th consecutive newspoll. This came amidst criticism of Turnbullâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s proposed energy policy, which sought to reduce emissions while providing more reliable and cheaper energy. The policy had broad party room support, with three quarters of Liberals voting in favour of it last week. However, Turnbull was forced to majorly change the proposal last Monday, when several MPs threatened to cross the floor on the issue. This would be devastating when Liberals barely hold a majority in the House of Representatives. The most vocal of these internal critics has been Tony Abbott, former Prime Minister, who appears to be driven more by vengefulness than morality. He has been joined by several Liberal backbenchers who claim concern surrounding power prices, such as Craig Kelly, Tony Pasin, Eric Abetz and Andrew Gee. The consensus, however, is that energy policy is just Trojan horse being
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SPILLS AND THRILLS: LIBERAL PARTY IN DISARRAY OVER DUTTON LEADERHSIP CHALLENGE BY WINONA HORTON
utilised to make the initial leadership spill appear more policy-driven than the vicious playground justice it truly is. Initially the rumours of a challenge were met with public denials from Dutton, with him stating on his Twitter feed on August 17th that the “Prime Minister (had his) support” and that he “support(ed) the policies of the Government”. However, after a tumultuous snap vote called by Turnbull on August 21st, we know this is clearly not the case. Although Turnbull managed to survive the vote 48-35, the amount of support evident for Dutton shows that there was most definitely blood in the water for the Prime Minister. Especially considering when later that same day the Opposition Leader Bill Shorten put forward a no confidence motion against Turnbull, comparing him to former Liberal Prime Minister Billy McMahon who history looks upon as a power-hungry and vacuous Sydney-native. The Deputy Opposition Leader went a step further, with Tanya Plibersek describing the Liberal party as “Frankenstein’s monster” with the “face of (Turnbull), the policies of (Abbott), and … the cold shrivelled soul of (Dutton).” While the motion was defeated 67-76, it did not mark the end of Dutton’s campaign. Dutton is an attractive figure to the conservative factions of the Liberal party, as a former police officer who has marketed himself as a protector of traditional values and strong border security. He is also from Queensland, a state with a significant number of marginal seats that will be more inclined to agree with Turnbull’s dissenters regarding electricity prices and energy security. Following his loss in the initial spill, Dutton resigned as Minister of Home Affairs, a position now temporarily being filled by Scott Morrison. As of last night, Concetta Fierravanti-Wells, the Minister for Inter-
national Development, is the only other MP whose resignation has been accepted. Others who have offered to resign include Steven Ciobo (Trade), Greg Hunt (Health), Michael Keenan (Human Services), Angus Taylor (Law Enforcement), Alan Tudge (Citizenship) and assistant ministers Senator James McGrath (Prime Minister), Senator Zed Seselja (Jobs) and Michael Sukkar (Treasurer), although it is unclear how many of these have been accepted. Thursday morning saw Senator Cormann announce his loyalty to Dutton, a move which was highly significant as Cormann is not only the Senate leader, but a powerbroker from the conservative faction of the Party, who had previously shown unwavering support to the Prime Minister. However, Cormann is also close, personal friends with Dutton, a friendship which has acted as almost a fatal blow to the former Prime Minister Turnbull. The second party room vote Turnbull was hoping to avoid by adjourning parliament early, seemed to become inevitable on Thursday afternoon, as Dutton informed Turnbull in a private meeting that he no longer had the backing of the party and a ‘shadow petition’ for another party room meeting was circulated. It also became apparent that both Scott Morrison and Deputy Leader Julie Bishop would also run as candidates for leader of the party, as Turnbull announced he would not run should a motion to open the leadership pass. So it came on Friday afternoon that Morrison became the 30th Prime Minister of Australia in a 4540 party room vote. It is as yet unclear what kind of leader Morrison will make, but it is self-evident that the Liberal party needs to do a great deal of reflection ahead of the next federal election.
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One of the city’s biggest and best annual cultural events returns with another packed program, from intellectual debates to wonderfully wordy performances. Events within the festival include poetry readings, spoken word workshops, and ask me anything’s with a panel of special guests.
This internationally acclaimed and original exhibition of real human bodies provides a rare insight into anatomy. The exhibition takes you on a journey of the workings of the human body through an authentic, visual display of over 150 donated specimens, specifically focusing on contemporary diseases and how everyday choices can improve health and wellness.
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Melbourne Writers Festival The Wheeler Centre, CBD
27.8-2.9
Melbourne Showgrounds, Flemington
27.8-17.10
MoMA at NGV: 130 Years of
Modern and Contemporary Art National Gallery of Victoria, CBD
27.8-17.10 The NGV’s latest exhibition showcases over 200 pieces from the New York gallery’s iconic collection, including works by the big guns like Pablo Picasso, Salvador Dalí, Frida Kahlo, Jackson Pollock and Roy Lichtenstein. Get amongst NGV Friday Nights for true NYC vibes and a side of live jazz. Tickets can be purchased online @ https://www.ngv.vic.gov. au/view-tickets/masterworks-from-moma/18266
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Body Worlds Vital
Dialogues of The Carmelites Rossina Auditorium, Abbotsford
30.8-1.9
Based on the closing days of the Reign of Terror during the French Revolution in 1794, this opera, told in 12 ‘dialogues’, fictionalises the martyrdom of the Carmelite nuns who refused to renounce their vocation and were guillotined in Paris. This opera takes performers and audience on a staggering journey of fear, love and conviction. Tickets can be booked online ahead of time @ https:// www.eventbrite.com.au/e/dialogues-of-the-carmelites-tickets-48016956008?aff=efbevent
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Hideous Sun Demon North Court, University of Melbourne
28.8
Get ready for a rowdy week with live tunes from Hideous Sun Demon! Hideous Sun Demon is a psychedelic garage punk band from Perth, and one of the most hyped bands at Big Sound 2016. Free entry, with free beverages and tasty food!
EXPLORE MELBS WITH KAROLINA JUDD
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Vogue American Express Fashion’s Night Out Bourke Street Mall, CBD
31.8
Vogue Australia and American Express collaborate for fashion’s biggest night in 2018. Shop like a Vogue VIP with exclusive offers at over 600 registered stores across the CBD of Melbourne along with an exclusive VAEFNO launch at 12pm. Tickets are free upon entry!
WHAT’S
HAPPENING 27TH AUGUST - 2ND SEPTEMBER 25
BY ASH KNIPLES AND JAKE BARNET
If you made a list of the most quintessential Aussie movies you couldn’t go past The Castle (1997) - one of the most loved and most quoted Australian films around. “A man’s home is his castle.” The Castle tells the story of the Kerrigan family and their home - situated right next to our very own Tullamarine Airport, it’s a ramshackle of homemade renovations started by the father, Darryl, the main character. Appreciating the little things, nothing is more important to the Kerrigans than their family and their humble abode. So when the government says they are compulsorily buying the Kerrigans house, Darryl starts something bigger than himself to protect what he values. “It’s not a house, it’s a home.” The Kerrigans are about as Australian as you can get. Their down-to-earth attitude. Darryl’s qualities of mateship through his interactions with people in the community and his family. His courage to stand up against the authorities. The familial atmosphere when the family is spending time together and their appreciation for simple things. “Woo hoo! What’d you call this?” “Chicken.” The endearing comments by the narrator, Dale Kerrigan. Although uncouth, improper and unsophisticated, the Kerrigans are good where it matters - they love and look out for each other. And with their other charming qualities it is enough to have you rooting for them, cheering for them, fighting for them. “Tell ‘em they’re dreamin’.” Reflecting on the traditional Australian Dream, less prominent now, the film remarks on the Australian ideal that everyone should get “a fair go.” The Castle is a must watch for visitors from overseas. Not only does it give a positive interpretation of Australia, it is also funny, lighthearted and wholesome. “How’s the serenity.” The Castle really is an Australian classic, Melbourne-made for an Australian audience. We strongly recommend you watch this with an Australian friend, it’ll be heartwarming, a bottle of laughs and a valuable learning experience. We will be having a Greycourt screening of this film during next week, so keep your eyes serenely fixed to the Random Page.
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