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150 Years of the Melbourne Cup

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Ladies pose as they arrive to attend Melbourne Cup Day 2009

plus Renewed support for injecting rooms -page 5

1950’s fashion redux - page 11

Movember 2010 page 7

The new generation of Eco-Warriors

The darlings of film pop culture

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Iron Chef in Australia - page 14

Melbourne cycling festival - page 15

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A Fashionista’s Paradise

150 Years of the Melbourne Cup By Chiara MacFarlane

he Spring Racing Carnival has always been synonymous with fashion. As the Melbourne Cup reaches its 150th year, the longevity of the race and its integration into Australian culture has been heavily influenced by the fashion element. As the only country to have a public holiday dedicated to the running of a horse race, the Melbourne Cup and Spring Racing Carnival has become an internationally recognised fashion institution, where celebrities from around the world gather to enjoy the fashion spectacle. From the first Melbourne Cup in 1861, the ability to express or distinguish oneself through fashion has been an essential part of racing culture. “The connection between the Melbourne Cup and glamour is not a modern phenomenon,” states Katie Somerville, Curator of Fashion and Textiles at the National Gallery of Victoria. “The carnival in the 1880’s was as much about style and elegance as it is today.” The race track was one of the few places in colonial Australia where high society and the lower classes came together socially. The racecourse was designed as a neutral meeting place for colonists of all classes - military officers, convicts and free settlers. This concept

continues today, with the Cup the biggest organised event in Australia that is open for everybody to participate in some shape or form.

The race track was one of the few places in colonial Australia where high society and the lower classes came together socially In the late 1800’s, the Melbourne Cup offered the opportunity to demonstrate your style and flair. “Whether you came from traditional old money, or the new wealth of the Gold rush, the races gave the different classes the chance to mingle,” states Somerville. “From the wealthy with their well thought out creations, through to the lower classes, the fact that they were able to have such democracy at that a time is fascinating,” says Somerville. While the wealthy dressed in their finery and rode in carriages out to the racecourse, ordinary working people (including milliners, dressmakers, tailors and boot makers) made the expedition on foot to

see their handiwork on display. While inspiration for race fashions originally came from Europe, fashions soon evolved to suit the local climate and lifestyle. With the economic downturn of the war years the crowds became more resourceful and creative, looking closer to home for inspiration. “Exciting ideas came out of being restrictive – the materials that were translated [into something exciting] were familiar,” says Somerville. “A hat made by famous milliner Thomas Harrison in 1946 was made by long strips of loofah dyed pink to form the crown

and brim of the hat.” Waning crowd attendances in the 1960s led the Victoria Racing Club Committee to hold the first ‘Fashions on the Field’ competition in 1962, in an ‘attempt to woo more women to the races.’ The ‘Fashions, Flowers and Favourites’ competition was launched with the objective of finding the smartest dressed women at the carnival, within economic constraints. Since then, the event has evolved to include multiple categories and has become heavily associated with sponsorship deals. From its initial beginnings

as a promotional activity to attract more women to the races, by the 1990’s Fashions on the Field had carved a niche for itself in the ritual and pageantry of Australian racing. While trends and fashion expectations have changed (no longer are hats and gloves a requisite for the ladies) the Cup is one of the last bastions that allows society to throw themselves into fancy dress. The appeal is founded in the opportunity for display, a day of fun and a chance to observe others. Exactly what the Melbourne Cup has always been, and always will be.

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A new generation of Eco-Warriors

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sing the last of her oxygen, ‘mermaid’ Hannah Fraser propels herself towards the massive shape illuminated by the sun filtering through the underwater world. Using only the strength of her body, the perfection of freediving techniques and the aid of her unique self-made ‘mermaid tail’ Fraser sidles alongside the ocean’s biggest mammal – the whale. An underwater photographer captures the rare moment when Fraser discovers she has encountered a Humpback whale with her calf. “The baby whale was continually looking at me, and playfully swimming around

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me. I could hear the deep bass notes of its mother singing,” says Fraser. Fraser has spent the past ten years perfecting the art of freediving (deep water diving with only the oxygen in your lungs), and studying the movements of underwater creatures to create her own highly sought after personal brand – a real life mermaid. With her unique mermaid tails created out of a FINNIS Fin Company Competitor Monofin, and wetsuit material, Fraser has become a sought after celebrity for her underwater expeditions, artistic performances and environmental activism. She is one of a growing number of young Australians who are using their access to the media to create global networks of dedicated ocean conservationists. This new generation of eco warriors understands the power of the media, and uses multi-media campaigns, films, social and print media to broadcast their message around the globe. The most successful of these was the capture and subsequent outrage of the dolphin slaughter in Taiji, Japan. The disturbing images of whale slaughters, dolphin culls and the death of other sea creatures due to toxic oceans, the campaigns have become a powerful way of stimulating global action and protest. As co-founder of the sea

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By Chiara MacFarlane

Hannah Fraser and dolphin

conservation group Surfers for Cetaceans, Fraser says there was a need for a mainstream activist group who utilised peaceful means to object to the needless slaughter of our ocean creatures. “There seemed to be a lack of young modern people who had access to the media spotlight actually putting themselves on the line. Most activist groups were seen as to ‘lefty’ or ‘green,’ or too extreme to appeal to the middle of the range person to align with,” she says. “We wanted to present

a peaceful and respectful alternative that would speak to the youth of the middle class and ocean lovers around the world.” Fraser and then husband, professional surfer Dave Rastovich, founded Surfer’s for Cetaceans and have travelled the globe conducting protests and campaigns for marine life conservation. Well known Australians such as actors such as Isabel Lucas and Hayden Panettiere have enhanced the group’s ability to gain the media

spotlight. As the Australian Government prepares to take Japan to the Hague Court of International Justice for alleged violation of the International Convention for the Regulation of Whaling (ICRW), Fraser and her fellow sea conservationists continue to inspire a new generation of activists to use social networks, media links and technology to denounce the actions of countries around the world who continue to engage in whaling and dolphin culls. With the delicate state of

our oceans, it’s vital that such eco warriors continue to act on behalf of marine life, and create such unique and entertaining ways to inspire a new generation of eco–warriors.

To learn more about Hannah Frasers mermaid adventures visit: www.hannahfraser.com/ mermaid/

Dolphin slaughter resumes at “The Cove”

year after the Oscar award-winning documentary The Cove alerted the world to Japan’s annual slaughter and sale of thousands of dolphins, the waters off Taiji are again running red with cetacean blood. After months of fielding the unwelcome attentions of the global media, fishermen in the isolated town of 3,500 people on Japan’s Pacific coast have resumed their slaughter, determined, they say, to protect a centuries-old tradition. According to reports in Japan, about 20 bottlenose dolphins were caught within hours of the launch of the current season, which began earlier this month. Some of the 2,300 bottlenose dolphins and pilot whales Taiji hopes to catch before the season ends in March will be sold to sea parks and aquariums around the world, with the best specimens fetching up to $US150,000 ($A154,830). Many more will be harpooned to death in the

notorious cove that gave the film its name. As international media coverage fades, an eclectic army of animal rights activists has pledged to increase pressure on the Taiji authorities and the Japanese government until the killing stops. They include Scott West, a member of the marine conservation group Sea Shepherd, who is attempting to document the hunt with his 16year-old daughter, Elora. West, a former special agent with the US Environmental Protection Agency, played down criticisms of Sea Shepherd’s direct tactics, as witnessed in recent anti-whaling campaigns in the Southern Ocean. He said he and the group’s founder, Paul Watson, had agreed to adopt a low-key approach in Taiji. “We came here determined not to get arrested,” he said. “That wouldn’t help our cause at all. We are being law-abiding and open about everything we do.” Elora, who is blogging about her time in Taiji, said: “I wish I

could explain how it makes me feel when I see dolphins being slaughtered. You feel angry and you want to cry, but you also want to laugh at the fishermen’s ignorance of what wonderful creatures these are.”

I like Taiji, and its people. The vast majority of fishermen there do not kill dolphins. It is only 26 guys who have given the place a huge amount of negative publicity around the world. The Cove star Ric O’Barry

Earlier this month, the star of The Cove, Ric O’Barry, presented the US Embassy in Tokyo with a petition signed by 1.7 million people in more than 150 countries, calling for

an end to the hunts. O’Barry, a former dolphin trainer for the 1960s TV series Flipper, said: “We have come to ask President Obama to get involved in this issue and ask the Japanese government to abolish this annual, anachronistic, brutal slaughter of dolphins.” The 70-year-old had to abandon a planned trip with other activists to Taiji after receiving threats from extreme right-wing groups that object to what they see as attempts by the environmental lobby to deprive fishermen of their livelihoods. The same groups protested outside several Japanese cinemas that screened The Cove this summer, a move O’Barry said had simply brought the film extra publicity. “I want to thank the rightwing for their campaign,” he said. “Without them The Cove would not have been as popular here as it was.” The Society to Seek the Restoration of Sovereignty harassed The Cove’s Japanese

distributor, Unplugged, claiming that the film “intentionally distorts Japanese people’s food culture, and showing it will hurt many people’s feelings”. O’Barry, whose TV follow-up to The Cove, Blood Dolphins, has just aired on the Animal Planet channel, believes it is time for the antihunt lobby to change tactics. “Maybe it’s time to back off,” he said. “Japanese people have to get involved in this issue. There are groups out there calling for a boycott of Japanese goods, but I am involved in an anti-boycott campaign. We want people to go to Taiji and spend money in its hotels, restaurants and shops. We want to stimulate Taiji’s economy, not ruin it. “I like Taiji, and its people. The vast majority of fishermen there do not kill dolphins. It is only 26 guys who have given the place a huge amount of negative publicity around the world.” But the siege mentality that gripped Taiji’s residents

during the height of The Cove’s popularity returned this month with the arrival of activists determined to maintain pressure on the town’s dolphin hunters. Earlier this week Black Fish, a little-known European group, claimed its divers had cut the nets of six holding pens in an attempt to free captured dolphins. No arrests were made, the group said on its website. West said fishermen had confronted him and his daughter earlier this week as they attempted to film them loading tanks of live dolphins onto trucks. Despite the resumption of the dolphin cull, he believes The Cove’s message has started to resonate among some Japanese. “I’ve met several people who said they’d heard about Taiji and wanted to see it for themselves. But I don’t think there will be change until the Japanese government understands that what happens here stains the reputation of an entire nation.”

MCN OUR CITY Renewed support for an injecting room in Melbourne 4

By Chiara Macfarlane

Estate believes the area needs a place for drug users to go. Over the past ten years, Ms Duke has saved five people from overdosing, providing mouth to mouth resuscitation

Since 2001, the (Kings Cross) centre has not only saved the lives of over 3,500 drug addicts by preventing overdose and brain damage, it has also prevented immeasurable numbers from contracting life threatening blood borne diseases such HIV and hepatitis until ambulances arrive. “I found these people in the stairways, in the laundry and even outside my front door.” She has been assaulted in her laundry, and is too scared to ask the addicts to stop. “You know they are sick, and need to have the drug,” she says. “I’m not prepared to confront them.” She won’t allow her three and a half year old granddaughter to use the playground, where

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esidents of the Fitzroy and Collingwood Public Housing Estates are the driving force behind renewed calls for a medically supervised injection facility in the City of Yarra. Disappointed by the lack of action from government departments, the group is now represented by the Yarra Drug and Health Forum (YDHF) who commissioned an independent study by the Burnet Institute that says such a facility would benefit the Yarra community. Peter Nearn, CEO of the Yarra Drug and Health Forum says that the independent evidence produced by the report, along with ten years’ worth of evidence from the King’s Cross facility, clearly shows that such facilities improve public amenity, safety and improve health outcomes for drug users. The Kings Cross facility has been granted permanent status by the NSW Government after overwhelming evidence demonstrated the positive impact the facility had on the community over the past ten years. Since 2001, the centre has not only saved the lives of over 3,500 drug addicts by preventing overdose and brain damage, it has also prevented im-

measurable numbers from contracting life threatening blood borne diseases such HIV and hepatitis. The facility provides a sterile environment where drug users are also not injecting dirt and bacteria into their bloodstream by using dirty tap water. Injecting in contaminated areas often leads to life threatening conditions such as septicaemia, abscesses and endocarditis. In King’s Cross, the presence of medically trained staff has seen an 80% reduction in ambulance callouts in the area. Nearn believes that the evidence clearly shoes the cost saving that such a facility would provide to the public health system. The King’s Cross facility has become a prime example of a forward thinking public health policy, and has stimulated renewed calls for a similar site in Melbourne. While residents and businesses in the Kings Cross had initial reservations about the centre, ongoing assessments have consistently demonstrated that the community has seen demonstrable benefits from the establishment of the centre. A recent poll by the Age newspaper showed that nearly 4 out 5 Victorians think we need a similar program. Christine Duke, a resident of the Collingwood Housing

Abandoned syringes pose a significant health risk

the presence of used syringes and drug paraphernalia makes the area unsafe. Nearn says that the series of community meeting which have taken place over the past five years illustrates the desperation the community feels. “All they want is a safe place for their families to live. People who live in high rise estates have just as much right as people living in Toorak to have a safe, drug free environment.” “Ironically the community aren’t angry at the drug users,” he says. “They know it’s a health issue and don’t want anything draconian done to the person. However, they are angry at the system that won’t provide a place where they can go – a place away from their families, homes and businesses.” The YDHR proposes the injection facility as part of a multi- pronged approach. “Drug addiction is a complex issue, which needs a sophisticated, well thought out plan – not a knee jerk reaction,” says Nearn. “The current system is obviously not working. All it has provided is a system of chronic relapsing and substitution pharmacology which doesn’t provide the range of other services required by drug users within the community.” Nearn also believes the myth that drug users are intrinsically bad and don’t care about the community is wrong. “The majority don’t want to hurt children – they want to be safe and not impact on the community. The issue needs to be looked at as a health issue not a criminal issue.” “The facility would be a point of contact where multiple options such as detox, pharmacotherapy, legal issues, housing, training and education can all be accessed in one place,” says Nearn. The King’s Cross facility has referred 70% of the 12,000 people who have used the facility in the past ten years on to

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Peter Nearn, CEO of Yarra Drug Health Reform

further treatment. Professor Robert Power of the Burnet Institute says that the report “The Potential and Viability of Establishing a Supervised Injecting Facility in Melbourne,” shows that “such facilities reap benefits for individual and public health, they render improvements in public

With evidence showing a fifty per cent reduction in crime in the Kings Cross Area, and increasing support from businesses and residents, it’s time to reflect on the issue again amenity and community wellbeing and they need to be part of a broader harm reduction response.” “Our currency is evidence, it’s not opinion and we were very prepared to take on an objective review of the evidence. And as I’ve said, there’s very strong evidence to show that it’s probably a time to reflect again. The Burnet Institute looked at evidence from 76 supervised injection facilities now operating around the world. It

found them to be a pragmatic response that not only reduces the health risks for drug users and improves their chance of getting further treatment, but also improved public amenity.” With evidence showing a fifty per cent reduction in crime in the Kings Cross area, and increasing support from businesses and residents, it’s time to reflect on the issue of a Melbourne facility again. While Nearn says there has been no official response to the release of the report, the Greens have long argued for supervised injecting rooms as part of a broader harm minimisation approach. Melbourne-based Greens Senator Richard Di Natale has said that the party supports any intervention within harm minimisation framework that is supported by evidence. Premier John Brumby has declared that Government had no plans to change their policy, despite being unable to provide recent evidence that the facilities are not a positive response to the ongoing drug problem. With the Greens obtaining a position of influence in the recent election, the issue may be brought before parliament, as support for a facility in the City of Yarra grows.

The case for simplified CPR

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CPR can be a life-saving skill to have

simplified version of CPR was just as effective at saving lives and easier to apply by a bystander faced with a medical emergency, research shows. A US study has shown how a “compression only” form of the first-aid intervention, used to revive a person suffering a cardiac arrest, was just as adequate as full CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation). The revised technique skips the step of exhaling two breaths into an unconscious person’s mouth, and instead calls for rapid and uninterrupted pumps on the chest. “There are multiple reasons compression-only CPR

might have advantages over conventional CPR techniques,” researchers said after conducting a major trial of the revised technique in Arizona. Advantages of the simplified technique include taking less time for a triple zero emergency operator to give instructions over the phone, less reluctance by people who may baulk at mouth-to-mouth contact with a stranger, and the rapid drop-off in blood flow known to occur when pumping was stopped to perform the breaths. The simplified version of CPR was promoted in a public campaign in Arizona, and a study assessing its use over five

years has shown it was not only effective but an improvement. The research, which was published on Wednesday in the Journal of the American Medical Association, revealed that of more than 4400 cases of people suffering a cardiac arrest in public, the survival rate when no bystander stepped in to perform CPR until an ambulance arrived was just 5.2 per cent. In cases where conventional CPR was performed the patient survival rate was 7.8 per cent while for compressiononly CPR it was almost double at 13.3 per cent, the research showed. “Among patients with outof-hospital cardiac arrest, lay-

person compression-only CPR was associated with increased survival compared with conventional CPR and no bystander CPR,” the study found. The Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) said in a statement it was already undertaking a review of its guidelines. The latest US research was otherwise consistent with the current ARC guidelines recommending that “any attempt at resuscitation is better than no attempt”. “And if a rescuer is unwilling to do rescue breaths, then chest compressions are better than nothing,” the ARC said.

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“Everything happens” in Melbourne Peter Hitchener talks to MCN about the changing face of news and life in the town he’s called home for over 30 years By Rebecca Ponsford Peter Hitchener cheerfully confessed his “convert’s passion” for the town he’s called home since the 1970s. The veteran Nine Network news anchor grew up on a sheep and cattle property 30km outside Texas in remote rural Queensland and even as a child he was fascinated by reports from Melbourne picked up on late-night radio. “I used to think, ‘Melbourne sounds so amazing – everything happens there’”, he says. “When I finally got here I was instantly struck by Royal Parade in Parkville: that beautiful boulevard with trees all the way along it. I don’t think I’d ever seen a road like that before.” It’s a passion fulsomely reciprocated: the seemingly effortless literacy of a born communicator combined with journalistic skills honed through decades in radio and television news have secured Hitchener’s

position as the most popular and trusted news reader in Melbourne. His obvious commitment to his profession only adds to his appeal. “The wonderful thing about news is that it’s a constantly changing landscape,” he says. “You never have an opportunity to get bored.” One of the first big news stories to break after his official assignment to Melbourne was the historic dismissal of the elected government by the Governor General. “I’ll never forget the scramble to get on air when we heard that (then Prime Minister) Gough Whitlam had been sacked ... and then covering all the turmoil that followed that.” More recently, he was at the Beaconsfield pit entrance every day to report on the ordeal Brant Webb and Todd Russell, trapped one kilometre below the earth’s surface following a mining collapse in April 2006. “We were so excited and

relieved when they finally emerged after two weeks underground.” He describes last year’s coverage of the Black Saturday bushfires as the most moving of his career. The devastation claimed the life of his friend and colleague, former Nine News presenter Brian Naylor. Despite his personal sorrow, Hitchener reported the tragedy with his trademark sensitivity and quiet integrity. The news environment’s sharp changes and contrasts are even more apparent now as information flies around the globe and into our handsets at the speed of light. The 45-year industry veteran is enthusiastic about the new opportunities opened up for both journalists and audiences by the new technologies. “News is always going to matter and people will adapt that need to their lifestyle. I think that’s particularly true in Australia where we’re always

keen to stay on top of new developments,” he says. “I think it’s much more immediate now. The audience is very much in touch with the reporters through the new technology. I thought it was interesting the way the dumping of Kevin Rudd was followed – you could see reporters using things like their iPhones and Twitter and it really enhanced the way the story developed.” “It’s the product that matters and the new technology lets the audience decide the delivery system that suits them. They can use their phones, Twitter, or iPad whenever they want, and they have the option of TV for a nice, in-depth report.” As exciting as the new immediacy may be, Hitchener does note that “first impressions” may not always be the most accurate. “Sometimes you have to sit back and wait for the full story to emerge,” he says. Nine News presenter, Peter Hitchener, is one of Melbourne’s most familiar faces

Melbourne Zoo’s Sumatran tiger, Binjai with the only tiger cubs born in Australia this year

Immediately after denying “any great knowledge” of the city, Hitchener rattled off a connoisseur’s summary of some of the Melbourne’s most beautiful landmarks, starting with the 3.8 kilometre Tan Track that runs along the perimeter fence of the Botanic Gardens. “It’s an unparalleled gem, so close to the city: a very nice track with excellent exercise stations all around it,” he says. The Tan began life as a carriage track for Melbourne’s elite and today police horses still drink from the troughs along the course. “Melbourne is stunning. There are all these undiscovered parts, like just walking along Collins Street. There are beautiful old buildings and then there’s the modernist architecture in the Studley Park area of Kew.”

Federation Square

Melbourne Zoo

“Whether it’s a big city event like the Grand Final Parade or when visitors come to town, Federation Square has really taken off as a meeting place. “Any time of the day you can always see school groups, locals enjoying a coffee, interstate and overseas visitors. “It the perfect place to take a breather before heading off to the Arts Centre. It logically leads down to Southbank, and there’s nothing nicer on a Saturday than watching a bit of activity on the river.” “It’s also walking distance to the Tennis Centre and to the MCG which is really the heart of Melbourne – one of the truly great sports centres in the world.”

He’s also a great fan of the Melbourne Zoo, where his frequent visits have made him extremely popular among the staff. “It’s a wonderful place,” he says. “There are few sights more beautiful than the Japanese Garden when the cherry trees

are in full bloom. Hitchener has also enjoyed watching the progress of the two baby elephants, Mali and the soon-to-be-named twomonth old newcomer. It is also the only zoo in the country to boast four tiger cubs, since Sumatran tiger Binjai gave birth to two female and two male cubs in February.

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Hitchener’s Guide to Melbourne

Melbourne’s great meeting place, Federation Square

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Thousands of Australians at ceremony in Rome

t least 8,000 Australians are expected to attend the canonisation of Mother Mary MacKillop when Pope Benedict XVI performs the official ceremony at St Peter’s Basilica in Rome on October 17. Groups from Catholic schools, dioceses, parishes and churches, as well as families and solo travellers will personally witness the ratification of Australia’s first saint. Sydney-based company Harvest Pilgrimages is the official tour organiser for the event. Managing director Phillip Ryall estimates that his company has so far organised travel for over 2,000 Australians, including over 150 Josephite nuns. “On top of that we’ve also had about 5,000 to 6,000 ticket queries from people wanting tickets to the ceremony,” he says.

“In all, we’re organising about 50 groups lead by Bishops, Archbishops, and about 60 priests.” Included among the pilgrims is one traveller of 91 and several people in their 70s, who are making this their last trip to Europe. “There are also several families of three generations travelling together, and many people who believe that prayers to Mother Mary MacKillop have helped them overcome great pain and tragedy in their lives,” Ryall says. “There’s even one atheist who’s decided to go because his wife’s been praying for him for years so he thinks he should make the effort. He says if he can’t handle it he can always go to the pub,” he adds. Ryall attributes the widespread affection and respect for

Mary MacKillop to the example she set during her life. “She gave her life away for children who live in poverty and that’s very appealing to ordinary Australians,” he says. “I think people are also inspired that someone who had been ostracised by the church at one point is now rising to the highest level.” Admirers making the journey this month will have a very different experience to that of MacKillop herself during her first visit to Rome in 1873. Passports were not yet commonplace so she made the six-week sea journey from Adelaide without one. At the time, “religious” travel was considered quite dangerous so MacKillop also chose to travel under an assumed name. “These days,” says Ryall,

“I tell people she was a travel agent’s worst nightmare: she didn’t have a passport and she wasn’t even travelling under the right name!” On Sunday October 17, at 7.00pm local time, the Canonisation ceremony for Mary MacKillop will be broadcast live following a prayer service at the Royal Exhibition Building. Large screens positioned throughout the Exhibition Gardens will relay the event for those outside. The Sisters of St Joseph and the Catholic Archdiocese of Melbourne are hosting the event which will include entertainment from Peruvian and Irish dancers, a Sudanese Choir, Brazilian musicians, and a primary school musical.

Victorian students chosen to travel to the Canonisation in Rome (l to r) Gemma Portelli of Ave Maria College Aberfeldie; Mairead Dalton of Our Lady of Sion College Box Hill; Alice Keith of Genazzano, Kew; and Michael Buck of St Bedes Mentone

Mary Mackillop – symbol or example? Father Bob has his own take on the significance of Australia’s first saint By Rebecca Ponsford

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Father Bob Maguire AM in the garden of St Peter’s and Paul’s Parish

his weekend around 10,000 people are taking part in local celebrations marking the canonisation of Australia’s first saint, Mother Mary MacKillop. Commencing at 11.00am Sunday with a mass at St Patrick’s Cathedral East Melbourne, celebrations will continue with a street procession from MacKillop’s birthplace in Brunswick Street, Fitzroy, to the Royal Exhibition Building in Carlton for a live broadcast of the Canonisation ceremony at St Peters Basilica. Father Bob Maguire AM, the outspoken parish priest of Saint Peter and Paul Parish in South Melbourne is noted for his impatience with “the rarefied divisions of Catholicism” and, as would be expected, is a little indifferent to all the fuss surrounding the formal celebrations. It’s not a reflection of his attitude to the Josephite founder

though. Neither is he indifferent to the importance of saints in Catholic tradition. Rather, he’s hoping that the devoted reformer and educator will be honoured as much “by imitation” as through “prayers and ritual”. Her record of challenging the church hierarchy is, according to Father Bob, entirely in keeping with Catholic convention. “We have a tradition of criticism going back over 2,000 years – ever since Paul criticised Peter,” he points out. “The Catholic Church leaders didn’t like begging, but Mary refused to change her ways. “She’s remarkable because she stayed in [the Church] and a lot of her support came from Protestants and the Jews.” MacKillop depended on broader support to continue her work among the poor in the face of protracted struggles with the church hierarchy. Besides the Josephites’ commitment to poverty, the most

intense conflicts concerned her determination to implement innovative educational methods for her students. She wouldn’t have used the term herself, but MacKillop was a pioneering activist for social justice: one of the first to advocate for Aboriginal welfare and possibly the first in Australia to found refuges for women fleeing domestic violence. This is the sort of example that Maguire can get behind. “Australia was built on – apart from on the backs of Aborigines – on the backs of courageous women,” he says. “In 2003, we designed a prayer service labeled, ‘Way of the Cross with Jesus and all suffering, victimised women’.” “Maybe we should adapt that to fit Mary MacKillop and her role, as a representative of all women who have suffered and, maybe, been victimised just because they were/are women on a mission.” Nonetheless he wonders if it’s really “the Australian way”

to rely on Papal sanction before we decide whom to admire. “If someone’s the genuine article people can see it for themselves,” he says. “We have a general awareness of who’s a good bloke.” “The saints, traditionally, before the Popes took over the church, were venerated by local people who had personal experiences with them. You didn’t have this departmental approach with all the protocols and procedures.” “It’d be more the Australian cultural way to give her a Brownlow or something.” Maguire likes the fact that Mary spent so much time on the back of a horse. “She went wherever the people were, wherever the people needed her, instead of putting up buildings to make the people come to her. “That’s what the ‘Founder of the Firm’ told us to do.” “The gospel of Jesus says we must feed the poor first and buy the statues second.”

Celebrate, Remember, Fight Back!

ancer has a ripple effect through the local community Local residents who have experienced cancer are invited to join in the Cancer Council Victoria’s Melbourne Relay for Life Survivors and Carers Walk

on the 20 & 21 November. Those who have either experienced cancer directly, or cared for someone during their cancer journey are invited to participate in the special Survivors and Carers Walk. This event has become an important part of the ritual, which includes a lap of honour that opens the Relay for Life event. The Survivors and Carers Walk is an opportunity to reflect upon individual journeys with cancer, but

also is an opportunity to raise awareness of the local impact of the disease. “Each year, more than 277 City of Melbourne residents are diagnosed with cancer,” says Maisi Ahuja, the Relay for Life’s Volunteer Committee Co-Chair manager. For each one of the 277 cancer sufferers in the City of Melbourne, there are hundreds of community members that are impacted by the disease – as family and friends cope with the devastating effects of

cancer and the treatments that afflict their loved ones. Ms Ahuja had to relocate her family to Melbourne when she was diagnosed with cancer, in order to receive much needed physical and emotional support. “The lack of medical facilities and social supports in remote rural areas in Australia makes the fight against cancer so much more traumatic,” she says. “The invasive and aggressive treatments that are

currently available (such as chemotherapy) leave you in such a vulnerable state. You digress to being a child again.” Without the care of her mother, Ms Ahuja believes she wouldn’t have successfully beaten the disease. The sense of community that the Relay for Life events provide are an essential part of the recovery. “By participating in the Survivors and Carers Walk, you can share cancer experiences with others who truly understand, and at the

same time help inspire the hundreds of local Relay for Life participants who are raising funds to fight this disease.” Melbourne’s Relay for Life begins at 4pm on Saturday 20 November, at the Alexandra Gardens. The Survivors and Carers Walk will commence fifteen minutes earlier. For more information call 1300 65 65 85 or visit www.relayforlife.org.au

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It’s Movember time

In Brief New graffiti removal vans for Melbourne City Council

By Kimberly Yu

f your friends seem to be getting a bit hairy next month, don’t panic. It’s Movember. Throughout the month of November, The Movember Foundation encourages men around Australia and the world to grow moustaches to raise vital funds and awareness of men’s health issues, specifically prostate cancer and male depression. Men sporting Movember moustaches, dubbed ‘Mo Bros’, are walking, talking ambassadors for men’s health issues. The founders of Movember, friends Luke Slattery and Travis Garone, began the event in 2003 as a fun way of raising awareness of men’s health issues in Australia. Compared to the success of Women’s health fundraising such as Ovarian and Breast Cancer, they thought men’s health movement was lacking in support and funding. A group of thirty mates all sprouted facial hair in 2003, growing to over 128,000

‘Mo Bro’ Jim, sporting a fine example of a luxurious top lip

Aussie “Mo Bros” in 2009. Having created the event as a fun way to get men talking

about prostate cancer and depression, Movember now takes place around the world – with a further nine countries embracing ‘Mo’ in an official capacity each year. The true success of Movember can be measured by how much it gets people talking. A post-Mo study conducted by Deakin University found that 62 per cent of ‘Mo Bros’ talked about men’s health issues with others and 36 per cent encouraged others to seek advice about a health concern. ‘Mo Sistas’ can also get into it by supporting their ‘Bros’ through sponsorship and encouragement. “Mo Sistas’ are a huge part of the campaign. Women have always been good at organising their men to take part,” says Movember spokesman, Greg Rafferty. The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, states that prostate cancer is the most common cancer diagnosed in Australia, and the second greatest cause of cancer deaths in men. One in eleven men will develop prostate cancer before they reach 70 and over 3000 will die from the disease. An estimated 20,000 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer this year. Melbourne University student Vincent Chau grew a Mo last year. “I found out through Facebook that a bunch of my friends from high school were doing it. I did some research and signed up. I’ve always wanted to try to grow a moustache and this was a good cause to do it for.” “Prostate cancer doesn’t have a big awareness campaign going for it like breast cancer does. It’s good to raise

awareness because men’s health is generally ignored.” According to Depression Awareness group beyondblue, one in six men will experience depression in their lifetime. Depression in men often goes unrecognised and undiagnosed, as men focus on the physical symptoms, such as feeling tired or losing weight rather than seeking the source of the problem. Men are also less likely than women to talk about their emotions or problems, and are unlikely to seek medical help, rather self-medicating with drugs or alcohol. Chau agrees. “It’s a bit of a psychological balancing act because there’s a social perception that ‘men are strong.’” It’s this stereotype that deters men from seeking help, and has led to suicide rates in Australia being four times higher for men than women. Movember’s Rafferty encourages everyone who can to grow a Mo in Movember. “Every man deserves a bit of luxury on their top lip. It’s a good opportunity to see how you look with a Mo, and support a good cause as well.” To get involved, simply register online at Movember.com, shave at the start of November, and start growing your Mo.

Melbourne City Council has launched two new graffiti removal vans. The vans, costing ratepayers $600,000 will remove graffiti from private property, should the owner’s consent. Councillor Jennifer Kanis said the council supported legal street art in renowned hubs such as Hosier Lane, but adopts a zero tolerance approach to tagging with no artistic merit. Lord Mayor Robert Doyle said “we have a zero-tolerance for ‘tagging’ and are taking it a step further with mobile vans patrolling the streets…acting immediately.” www.melbourne.vic.gov.au

Public Housing residents demand attention

Movember Man

Movember wants you to know •

We want everyone to know that all men aged over 50 and those over 40 with a family history of prostate cancer are at risk and should be tested annually.

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We want every man who is dealing with depression to know it is a disease for which they can and should seek help.

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We want men to know that they shouldn’t wait until they are sick to see a doctor. An annual general health check-up will be the best change for catching things early and preventing complications and side effects.

Teenagers can now use hearing loss as an excuse for ignoring their parents

While Collingwood and Fitzroy residents advocate for an supervised injecting facility (see page 4), a Melbourne based group [the] City is Ours says is aims to pressure the Government into doing more to alleviate the current housing crises. The group are planning a pre-election rally in front of Richmond MP and Housing Minister Richard Wynne to protest about conditions on public housing estates and the lack of infrastructure for the expanding population. www.yarracity.vic.gov.au

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Melbourne Oct/Nov Events Calendar Spring Racing Festival 2010

October 1 – November 19 The 2010 Melbourne Cup Carnival will celebrate 150 years of the running of the Melbourne Cup. The Emirates Melbourne Cup is more than just a horse race – it’s a 149 year-old social and cultural tradition that literally brings Australia to a standstill! The Spring Racing Carnival offers 50 days of races, entertainment, music, dining, fashion and festivities.

Racing Dates Cox Plate Derby Day Saturday October 23 AAMI Victoria Derby Day Saturday October 30 AAMI Victoria Derby Day is considered by most racing purists to be the best single day of thoroughbred racing in Australia, if not the world. Emirates Melbourne Cup Day Tuesday November 2 It’s the greatest day on the Australian sporting and social calendar – the one day when everyone, young and old, stops to partake in this unique cultural tradition. Crown Oaks Day Thursday November 4 Ladies Day at the Races Emirates Stakes Day Saturday November 6 The Melbourne Cup Carnival concludes its festivities with Emirates Stakes Day. This final Day of the Carnival is traditionally “Family Day,” with a relaxed atmosphere and Emirates Stakes Day Fashions on the Field for children. Details: http://www.melbournecup. com

Melbourne Cup 150th Celebrations commemorated with world premiere exhibition

September 30 – November 7 To celebrate the 150th running of the Melbourne Cup, Crown in conjunction with the Victoria Racing Club and Epson Australia will present this year’s major photographic exhibition. Photo Finish will showcase a stunning and unrivalled collection of modern portraiture with an extraordinary and exclusive set of 35 highly stylised portraits showcasing prominent jockeys, trainers, breeders, owners, officials, bookmakers, racing identities and celebrities. Where: The Atrium at Crown Admission: Free More details: www.crownmelbourne. com.au

Josh Thomas Josh Thomas (Gen Y Captain on Network Ten’s Talkin’ ‘Bout Your Generation) has decided it’s time he learnt some stuff about some things so he is doing some research. It’s killing him, but he’s doing it... For four shows only Josh will tackle a new topic each week – with special guests, experts, tonnes of surprises and, no doubt, some opinions based on very little fact. Topics and dates are: Sun 24 October: The Sex Sun 31 October: The Media Sun 7 November: The Food Fri 12 November: The Gays Where: Chapel Off Chapel 12 Little Chapel St, Prahran When: 6pm Sundays, 8pm Fridays Admission: All tix $34.90 Bookings: www. chapeloffchapel.com.au or 8290 7000

Pharlap’s Skeleton Special Exhibition

September 16, 2010 – January 30, 2011

Phar Lap is displayed alongside his impressive skeleton for the very first time in an exhibit at the Melbourne Museum to mark the 150th running of the Melbourne Cup and the 80th anniversary of his historic Melbourne Cup win in 1930. See Phar Lap’s skeleton on display next to his hide in the Melbourne Gallery. The skeleton is on loan from Te Papa Tongarewa Museum in Wellington, providing a unique opportunity to view this wonder-horse of the 1930s almost in his entirety. Where: Museum Victoria 11 Nicholson St, Carlton Details: 13 11 02

The BIG Reveal – Footscray Community Arts Centre

October 30 and October 31 The BIG Reveal is the public’s first opportunity to experience the newly renovated, 3.1 million dollar, state of the art Footscray Community Arts Centre. This exciting new arts space is the largest dedicated multi-disciplinary arts venue in the West and includes a 250-seat theatre, digital media hub, reading rooms, art gallery and meeting rooms. The Show Us Da Money! fundraising event will help raise funds for fit out of the facility, including the completion of the basement level which will house two additional rehearsal spaces, workshop studios and storage. Where: 45 Moreland Street Footscray Details: 9689 5677

Sweet Streets Urban and Street Art festival October 8 – 24

Re-branded from the Melbourne Stencil Festival (since 2004), Sweet Streets celebrates a range of art styles on the streets and in the galleries, that are integral to urban art culture around the world. Centred around a prestigious award exhibition the festival will feature works by local Australian and international artists working in a range of styles including but not limited to - Stencil Art, Freehand graffiti, illustration, sculpture, installation, mixed media, collage, paste-ups, stickers, custom toys, yarn bombing, knit graffiti and more! festival. 1000 Pound Bend in the city of Melbourne Where: 1000 Pound Bend City of Melbourne Details: www.sweetstreets.net

Melbourne International Arts Festival October 8 – 23

Melbourne Festival is one of Australia’s flagship international arts festivals and one of the major multi-arts festivals of the world, in terms of quality of work, innovation of vision, and scale and breadth of program. Each Festival brings an unparalleled feast of dance, theatre, music, visual arts, multimedia and outdoor events from renowned and upcoming Australian and International companies and artists to Melbourne. Tickets: Call Ticketmaster on 1300 723 038 or visit www.melbournefestival.com

Melbourne Laneways Commissions 2010 August 26 – January 30, 2011

The City’s annual Laneway Commissions break into the public realm in surprising ways. Journey through the fascinating and rich history of Melbourne’s laneways with some of Melbourne’s most acclaimed writers; re-shape the city’s future urban spaces through play and re-assemble text within the contemporary context of Lingham Lane. Produced and presented by the City of Melbourne’s Public Art Program, Laneway Commissions 2010 have been designed to move in, around and beyond the laneways, collecting and re-imagining their stories. In the season’s three projects, artists explore the use of new and portable technologies, pulling into focus some of the stories that make up Melbourne.

October 8 – October 10 Run away to the Carnival, where circus stars and sideshow queens, poets and daredevils, painters, playwrights, aerialists and food artistes concoct a heady mix of unforgettable entertainment. The Carnival of Mysteries seduces audiences with the work of 30 unique artists commissioned to respond to the mysteries of Innocence, Passion, Mercy, Forgiveness and Love. Where: 45 Flinders Lane Melbourne Victoria Details: www.fortyfivedownstairs. com or call 9662 9966 for full outline of performance times.

Myer Christmas Windows 7am-1am daily November 6, 2010 – January 4, 2011

Where: 110 Swanston St Walk, Melbourne

Where: Myer, Bourke Street Mall, Melbourne

Melbourne Cycling Festival

Myer Christmas Parade

November 13 – November 17

11am Saturday November 13

This annual celebration of Melbourne Bike Culture includes the 2010 Go Bike Expo where the public can experience cycling and test ride the latest equipment on offer, BMX schools coaching, bicycle maintenance and classes. With a range of entertainment including the Asanti Dance Theatre, Snuff Puppets and music by Melbourne’s electric band Slinky Minx, and Indie rock band Even, the Go Bike Expo is a fun filled weekend for all the family. The HBA Around the Bay in a Day 2010 charity bike ride raises funds for the Smith Family’s programs to help disadvantaged children. Over 16,000 bike riders are expected to participate in the premier bike challenge.

Santa is coming to Myer! On Saturday 13 November Santa is coming to town, and heading straight to Santaland at Myer Melbourne. Join in the fun and the excitement of the parade. With Giant Floats, celebrities, sporting heroes, community groups and roving musicians and performers, the Parade has become one of Melbourne’s most exciting Christmas Events.

Where: Alexandra Gardens, Fitzroy Admission: Free Details: www. melbournecyclingfestival. com.au

Photo: Danko Photography (www.danko.com.au)

Carnival of Mysteries

Where: Led by Grand Marshall, James Tomkins, the parade begins at the top of Bourke Street, outside Parliament House on Spring Street at 11am. After rounding the corner it makes its way downhill to Bourke St Mall, concluding at the Elizabeth Street intersection. Cost: Free

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Melbourne Prize for Music

Photo: Melbourne Prize Trust

the finalists for the $60,000 Melbourne Prize for Music. Other nominees for the annual award to celebrate and foster local creativity are David Jones, Paul Kelly, Archie Roach

and the Australian Art Orchestra. The Flinders Quartet, currently recording with young classical guitarist Karin Schaupp for the ABC Classics Label, are among the finalists for $30,000 Outstanding Musicians Award. Widely recognised as the vanguard for a new generation of chamber musicians, they work consistently as teachers and mentors throughout the country. Their fellow-nominees include Vanessa Amorosi, Calvin Bowman, Hamish and Lachlan Davidson, Anna Goldsworthy, Slava Grigoryan, Zulya Kamalova, Lisa Mitchell, Benjamin Northey and Erkki Veltheim.

In the running for the $13,000 development prize are Sam Anning, Natalie Bartsch, Susan Hull, Megan Washington and Eugene Ughetti.

A free public exhibition of finalists (including a free exhibition catalogue) will be held in the Atrium at Federation Square, Melbourne from November 8 to 22.

Photo: Melbourne Prize Trust

rett Dean, who became the first Australian recipient of the prestigious US Grawemeyer Music Prize for his concerto, The Lost Art of Letter Writing is among

The winners for all three categories will be announced on November 10.

Flinders Quartet, finalists for the the 2010 Outstanding Musicians Award

Grawemeyer Award winning composer, Brett Dean

Experience Victoria’s boutique beers in the heart of the city

Sample the finest from around the state

Bay Brewing Co, Sweetwater Brewing Company, The 3 Ravens Brewing Co, Three Troupers, Thunder Road Brewing Co, Tooborac Hotel and Brewery, True South and White Rabbit Brewery. Attendance is limited to 600 so early bookings are recommended.

The Atrium, Federation Square October 20 & 21, 4.30pm to 8.00pm $25 includes 20 samples and signature tasting plate (plus $2 deposit on glass) Tickets available online via Ticketmaster

Photo: David Simmonds

eer connoisseurs can sample boutique creations from throughout Victoria at the Federation Square Microbrewery Showcase on October 20 and 21. Besides the chance to sample the amazing variety of fresh, full-flavoured beers made locally by 20 leading producers, participants can meet the brewers and discover the secrets of the experts from Melbourne and regional Victoria. The showcase features beers from 2 Brothers Brewery, Arctic Brewery, Buckley’s Beers, Bridge Road Brewers, Bright Brewery, Coldstream Brewery, Hawthorn Brewing Co, Holgate Brewhouse, Matilda Bay Garage, Mildura Brewery, Mountain Goat Brewery, Prickly Moses – Otway Estate, Southern

Meet the brewers and discover their secrets

Fed Square Live!

Photo: The Push

Mr Percival will perform live at Fed Square on October 21

onathan Boulet and Skipping Girl Vinegar kicked off Fed Square Live! last week playing to enthusiastic crowds as part of the Melbourne Music Festival. The free fortnightly concerts on the recently upgraded outdoor stage in Federation Square will continue all the way through to the end of April with indie, rock, dance, world music and blues and roots performances by top independent acts and emerging talent on the bill. Next up is theatrical-rock fusion group [ME] and the altogether original beat-box har-

monies of Mr Percival who will play on October 21. Later this year Melburnians can look forward to the fresh, fast and furious talent of The Lajamanu Teenage Band. The indigenous band from Tanami Desert in central Australia has earned a huge following in Central Australia with their songs about the outback life of young Aboriginals. The program has been developed by Fed Square in partnership with The Push, a non-profit youth music organisation that runs a range of music events and industry training throughout the state.

Photo: The Push

A free sonic feast in the heart of Melbourne

Skipping Vinegar Girl helped kick off Fed Square Live on October 7

Main Stage, Federation Square 6.30pm, fortnightly, Thursdays until April 21, 2011 Further details: www.fedsquare.com/live or www.fedsquare.com/facebook/live

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to penetrate the hair shaft in a much gentler way than the old ammonia system. The IONA range also includes new lipids and buffers that protect the hair, and enhance the shine of the colour. The product is more environmentally friendly than other colouring systems, and is especially good for sensitive skins. Heading Out Hair Salon (03) 9419 1448 225 Brunswick St Fitzroy

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form,” she says. My Sister Pat also aspires to 1950s quality. “We don’t mass produce here, and duplicates are rare. You’d be hard-pressed to find three garments in the same fabric,” she says. “We have traditional, rubber shirring,” Gilbert-Waller says. “It’s made to last just like in the old days.” For more information visit:

Miss Sapphira www.misssapphira.com

My Sister Pat www.mysisterpat.com.au

Photo: My Sister Pat

aware these days and we want to cover up a bit more. With our suits women can do that in a refined and elegant way.” The red and white polka-dot is so iconically 1950s that it’s the only fabric available across their whole range. It’s a look that International Burlesque performer Miss Sapphira has perfected. “It’s truly feminine and wonderful to embrace our natural, voluptuous

Photo (All 3): Miss Kitty Photography

This summer go back to the playful era of the 1950s From polka dot playsuits, swing dresses and wiggle dresses to gingham beach wear, 1950s fashion was designed to complement the female form. “Women of all ages have gone past thinking ‘less is best’ and we’re going back to the femininity and elegance of the 50s,” says Rosemary GilbertWaller, designer for My Sister Pat in Ballarat. “We’re also a bit more sun-

Photo: Miss Kitty Photography

Photo: My Sister Pat

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MTC giving new impetus to emerging talent Local writers, directors and dramaturges are hard at work developing three new works for Melbourne audiences ter and You’re Not The Boss Of Me which was produced at La Mama’s Carlton Courthouse in 2009. In 2010 she co-wrote and performed in Her Private

The director, writer, dramaturg and actor is a graduate of WAAPA and the PlayWriting Australia Dramaturge Graduate Program. Her recent dramaturgical credits include Melissa Bubnic’s Stop. Rewind for Red Stitch. She has directed extensively for St Martins Youth Theatre and in 2009 her adaptation of the Peter Goldsworthy novel Three Dog Night was staged at the Adelaide Festival Centre.

Natasha Jacobs A writer and performer, her credits include Red, Fitter Pat-

She is a NIDA directing graduate with numerous credits to her name including One Cloud by Shannon Murdoch, The Bones Love Gringo by Tom McLachlan and A Glass of Twilight by Daniel Keene. She has worked with Company B Belvoir, St Martins Youth Theatre and is currently working on the development of a new project with Back to Back Theatre Company.

Michele Lee Photo: MTC

Director, writer, dramaturg and actor, Petra Kalive

Petra Kalive

Sarah McCusker

Writer and performer, Natasha Jacobs

Theatre directed by Laurence Strangio, also at La Mama.

Anne-Louise Sarks The director, dramaturg and actor has studied at VCA and at Columbia University, New York and is the Associate Director of The Hayloft Project. In 2009 she won the Adelaide Fringe Festival Award for best direction and dramaturgy on Yuri Wells and is Assistant Director on Thyestes with The Hayloft Project as part of the Malthouse Theatre 2010 Season.

Michele is a Melbournebased writer whose produced works include, Kiss Me Where You Punch Me, Oversexed, Sneakers, The Talking Vagina and Love. In 2009, she completed an Asialink Literature Program residency in Laos and developed the one-act plays Fall and The Watering Hole. In 2010 her play The Cellar Children received Arts Victoria funding to develop it into a full-length play called Apple.

David Mence A writer, director and dramturg, David is the Artistic Director of White Whale Theatre. His plays include Macbeth Re-Arisen which has been performed in Melbourne, New

Photo: MTC

opposite reason. One wonderful commonality between all artists chosen for this year’s program is the diversity and individuality of their respective artistic voices,” Fennessy said.

Photo: MTC

his November, Melbourne audiences will have the opportunity to see three innovative and original works developed by local writers, directors and dramaturges. Following the success of last year’s program, and with support from the Australia Council designed to develop women directors, the Melbourne Theatre Company has again paired three local writers with three local director/dramaturges under the auspices of their Emerging Artist Program. Natasha Jacobs, Michele Lee and David Mence were selected as emerging writers and Petra Kalive, Sarah McCusker and Anne-Louise Sarks were appointed as directors /dramaturges. Over a five - month period, the program has provided each partnership with the support and resources they needed to create an original work. Their plays will be presented as part of MTC’s second round of Cybec Readings to be held in MTC Theatre, Lawler Studio in November. MTC Associate Director Aidan Fennessy, who designed the program, said he partnered artists who he thought would “mutually benefit” from the pairing. “This year’s teams were paired in some instances because of their sympathetic artistic perspectives but some were teamed for exactly the

Director, dramaturg and actor , Anne-Louise Sarks

Zealand and the 2008 Edinburgh Festival and Melbounalia and Melbournalia No 2. He was a Creative Fellow at the State Library of Victoria in 2008 to research his latest play Convincing Ground.

As part of the Melbourne International Arts Festival, Life Without Me, a new play by acclaimed local playwright Daniel Keene, is running at MTC’s Sumner Theatre until November 23. Bookings: 03 8688 0900 www.mtc.com.au

My name is

Rachel Corrie This play is relevant to anyone who has Photo: Mary Thompson

ever believed in something and stood up for their beliefs By Rebecca Ponsford

ollowing a sellout season at the Adelaide Fringe Festival, Daniel Clarke’s production of My Name is Rachel Corrie opens at fortyfivedownstairs in November. The critically acclaimed play examines the life of Rachel Corrie, a US peace activist who was crushed to death on March 16, 2003, as she participated in a non-violent protest to try to prevent the demolition of Pal-

Adelaide Fringe Award Winner, Hannah Norris as Rachel Corrie

estinian homes in the occupied Gaza Strip. The solo show uses a script based on Corrie’s journals and e-mail correspondence in the months before she was killed. The script was produced by the noted British actor Alan Rickman and journalist Katharine Viner. Under Rickman’s direction, the play premiered at London’s Royal Court Theater in

2005 to great acclaim and was subsequently awarded three Theatregoers Choice Awards in London – Best New Play, Best Solo Performance and Best Director. Adelaide-based director Daniel Clarke believes, “This play is relevant to anyone who has ever believed in something and stood up for their beliefs. “The play makes people aware of the political struggles

and human rights abuses which are still happening. He adds that the production is timely as it coincides with the ongoing court case in Haiffa, where Corrie’s parents continue their seven year battle to have the truth behind Rachel’s death officially recognised. “This play in particular has really driven people to action; to find out more about what they can do.

“One audience member in Adelaide left the theatre saying ‘everyone in the world needs to see this play’. She was a regular punter who didn’t know anything about Rachel’s story. “What this play does so powerfully is connect people to big and complicated issues through one woman’s remarkable spirit. It provokes people to find out more,” he said.

My Name is Rachel Corrie fortyfivedownstairs, 45 Flinders Lane, Melbourne 8.15pm (5.30pm Sundays), November 3 to 14 (no show November 8) 03 9662 9966 or info@ fortyfivedownstairs.com.au

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ON SCREEN MCN

Photo: Transmission Films

Celebrating the darlings of pop film culture

captivating songstresses including Juliette Gréco, Brigitte Bardot, Francois Hardy, Anna Karina and Vanessa Paradis and of course, his partner of ten years, Birkin. Directors Didier Varrod and Pascal Forneri make use of an Aladdin’s cave of music, film clips and television footage (including Gainsbourg’s infamous propositioning of Whitney Huston on live TV).

Loving collaborators, Jane Birkin and Serge Gainsberg

amination of parental grief. The two paired up again in psychological disaster movie Melancholia, currently in production and due to debut at Cannes in 2011.

Slogan

Pierre Grimblat Sun 17 Oct 3.30pm

Gainsbourg and His Girls

(Gainsbourg, l’homme qui aimait les femmes) Sat 16 Oct 5.30pm The documentary made on the 20th anniversary of his death provides an enlightening portrait seen through the eyes of his many muses. Throughout his life, Serge Gainsbourg (1928 – 1991) composed for some of the most

Birkin was the quintessential beauty of the 1970s

Come Dance With Me (Voulez-vous danser avec moi?), Michel Boisrond Sat 16 Oct 7.00pm

This 1959 film marks Gainsbourg’s acting debut alongside one-time lover, Brigitte Bardot. In the first of his many ‘badguy’ film roles, Gainsbourg plays a sleazy photographer out to blackmail a cheating husband. This entertaining romp is thought to be a vehicle to showcase Bardot’s dancing talents and exquisite frame.

Antichrist

Photo: ACMI

Lars von Trier Sat 16 Oct 9.00pm

Gainsbourg and Birkin as proud ‘enfants terrible’

Photo: ACMI

secting careers of all three heroes. “Effortless style icons in their own right, the BirkinGainsbourg family continue to fascinate and delight lovers of pop culture,” she said. “Spanning music, fashion and performance, we’ve curated the season to delight cinema-goers, with everything from classic European cinema to delicious curios and taboosmashing cultural touchstones.”

Lars von Trier’s horror Antichrist (2009) further confirms Charlotte Gainsbourg’s bold talents leaving no doubt as to why she was awarded Best Actress at the 2009 Cannes Film Festival in her compelling ex-

Pierre Grimblat’s 1969 film marks the beginning of the legendary Gainsbourg-Birkin love affair. Set in romantic locales Paris and Venice, Gainsbourg plays a suave yet hedonistic advertising executive who strikes up an illicit romance with a knockout beauty played by Birkin in her first French-speaking role. The pair dubbed ‘couple of the year’ also dueted on the theme.

in 1971, came Antonio Margheriti’s La morte negli occhi del gatto (Seven Deaths In the Cat’s Eye) (1973). Birkin and Gainsbourg play opposite each other in this film made in 1973, just two years after the birth of Charlotte. Birkin plays an innocent Catholic schoolgirl and Gainsbourg a police inspector in this B-grade horror whodunit complete with secret vampires, a killer cat, a wild ape and a sexy French teacher.

Double Bill

Kung Fu Master

(Le petit amour), Agnès Varda, Tue 19 Oct 7.00pm

Jane B. Par Agnès V Agnès Varda Tue 19 Oct 8.30pm

Jane B. Par Agnès V (1985), regarded as ‘part one’ of Varda’s films on Birkin, sees the actress playing Jeanne d’Arc, Calamity Jane and Jane Tarzan. Also featuring Serge and

Photo: ACMI

hen the recent Australian-French co-production The Tree created at sensation at the closing night screening at Cannes, much of credit went to the mesmerising performance of actor-musician Charlotte Gainsbourg. An accomplished artist in her own right, Charlotte also the youngest (so far) representative of contemporary cinematic royalty: the daughter of French actor, director and song-writer Serge Gainsbourg and his muse and lover, the actress Jane Birkin. ACMI’s celebration of this extraordinary family and the filmmakers they helped inspire is coming to a close next week but there is still time to see many of the films on offer in Je t’aime: the filmic lives of Gainsbourg and Birkin. ACMI Film Programmer Kristy Matheson curated this season of rarely seen films spanning the varied and inter-

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Charlotte Gainsbourg in the Australian-French co-production The Tree

I Love You I Don’t

(Je t’aime moi non plus), Serge Gainsbourg Sun 17 Oct 5.30pm Gainsbourg’s directorial debut features Birkin and Warhol superstar Joe Dallesandro in a story of a doomed triangular love affair between a truckstop waitress and a homosexual garbage truck driver. Gainsbourg’s sexually daring, taboo-laden song which inspired the film was condemned by the Vatican and banned in several countries, although the film was not as harshly treated and went on to bring both Gainsbourg and Birkin widespread international fame.

Daughter Charlotte in her early film, My Wife is an Actress

I Love You All

(Je vous aime), Claude Berri Mon 18 Oct 7.00pm

Seven Deaths In the Cat’s Eye

A leisurely drama with a contemporary sensibility, Claude Berri’s Je vous aime (I Love You All) (1980) casts Catherine Deneuve as Alice, a beautiful career woman contemplating past loves after the breakdown of her latest affair. Gérard Depardieu and Jean-Louis Trintignant co-star as some of Alice’s impressive screen suitors, as does Gainsbourg, composer of the film’s score.

Several artistic collaborations later, and after the birth of their only child together Charlotte

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(La morte negli occhi del gatto), Antonio Margheriti Sun 17 Oct 7.15pm

Charlotte, this kaleidoscopic film can be best described as a charming film-game from one of France’s most enduring and fascinating directors. Part two of sorts, Le petit amour (Kung Fu Master) (1987) is based on a short story by Birkin, about a forty-year old divorcee, Mary, who lives with her daughters Lucy and Lou (played Charlotte and another of Birkin’s daughters Lou Doillon). After a chance encounter with Lucy’s friend Julien, Mary is drawn into an obsessive romance, disconnected from reality. Visit: www.acmi.net.au for more details and to purchase tickets

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OCTOBER 2010 • VOL 1, ISSUE 08

Melbourne Cycling Festival By Kimberly Yu

ith the weather warming up, it’s the perfect time to leave the car at home, abandon the stuffy morning commute, and quite literally get on your bike! This is the message from the Melbourne Cycling Festival, an annual celebration of all things two-wheeled and eco-friendly that runs from October 13 to 17. The annual event organised by Bicycle Victoria and the City of Melbourne aims to promote the benefits of bike riding. A 2005 study by Austroads, the association of Australian and New Zealand road trans-

port and traffic authorities, found that the majority of car rides in major cities were less than 5 kilometres in distance. This is an ideal cycling distance, and provides benefits to the community including health advantages through regular exercise, as well as assist in efforts to reduce the effects of climate change, traffic congestion, and parking fees. Increasing numbers of Australians seem to agree, with the number of bike riders increasing steadily over the past ten years. Over a million bikes were sold in Australia in 2008, the ninth consecutive year that they have sold more numbers than cars.

Bike riders will be out in force during the Cycling Festival, which kicked off with Ride to Work Day on October 13. A weekend of bicycle-themed events and activities ranging from test-driving the latest models to a Carbo Pasta Dinner, roving entertainment and music will be on offer at the Go Bike Expo at the Alexandra Gardens. The hugely popular HBA Around the Bay in a Day will cap off the Melbourne Cycling Festival on October 17. For more information, go to www.bv.com.au/greatrides/40698/

A cyclist makes his way to work

Ride to work day By Kimberly Yu

ubbed a ‘commuter revolution’, Bicycle Victoria’s Ride to Work initiative aims, on October 13, to encourage workers to get on their bikes and cycle to work regularly. The event sought to highlight the physical, environmental and financial benefits of using bicycles as a means of transportation instead of relying on cars or squeezing onto a train. The exercise involved in regularly riding a bike to work helps reduce the likelihood of suffering from diabetes, heart

disease and obesity. Bicycles are also carbon neutral means of transport, which reduces your environmental impact. Best of all, it’s a free and relatively safe activity which saves you from loading up on petrol or buying a Metcard. Ride to Work Day Ambassador Andrew Lind said that convincing people at work to participate was easy. He just shared his experiences with them. “I saved thirty-two dollars a week on bus fares, and spent no money on gyms, tolls or parking. I leave home when I want, and I leave work when I want.”

The free event took place on October 13 to kick off the Melbourne Cycling Festival. Participants who registered will help support campaigns for better riding facilities and increased government support. Bike riders were treated to a free healthy breakfast at Federation Square between 6am to 9am on the day. For more information or to register, go to: www.ridetowork.com.au

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he HBA Around the Bay in a Day bike challenge will see over 16,000 people take to their bikes and ride around Victoria on October 17. Now in its 18th year, the annual event aims to promote healthy living and raise money for charity. Riders are encouraged to pledge support to the event’s official charity partner The Smith Family. All funds

raised by participants will go towards The Smith Family’s Learning for Life education programs. Around the Bay will start and end at Alexandra Gardens in Melbourne’s CBD. There are several route options: from the already sold out Queenscliff to Melbourne 250 kilometre scenic ride to the more relaxed 50 kilometre ride around Altona Beach. Whichever challenge you choose, the day will end with

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Healthy Mum, healthy bub Your guide to an active pregnancy By Nicole Chapman

rom the moment you announce your pregnancy news to the world you will be bombarded with advice from friends, family and sometimes even perfect strangers. One consistent mantra from these well meaning advisers is that pregnancy is a time to “let

it all go” and “eat what you like”. While this may be a comforting notion especially with all of those late night cravings, the reality is to the contrary. What better time to live a healthy and active lifestyle than when you are growing a new life? There is a plethora of studies

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Improved mood, better sleep, reduction in lower back pain and a stronger bond between mother and baby are just some of the benefits that yoga can offer. For some women pregnancy is the first time they practice yoga and for most it is something they continue long after the bub arrives. Yoga not only offers physical health benefits but it has been proven to improve the emotional health of women both during pregnancy and after the birth. With so many varying types of yoga on offer it can be hard to navi-

gate your way through it all to find something that best suits you. Prenatal yoga classes are the safest option as they have been designed to target and strengthen the areas most affected by pregnancy such as the back, hips, legs and pelvic floor. Yoga is perfect for women of all fitness levels and offers guidance on specific breathing techniques that can also help during labor.

Many women find it easier to exercise in the comfort of their own home. Prenatal exercise DVDs are a growing trend for women wanting to stay fit without the pressure of attending group classes or working out in a gym environment. Provided you can motivate yourself to complete home sessions regularly, home based exercise is a great way to stay in shape and maintain a varied exercise pro-

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Swimming Swimming is one of the best low impact activities you can undertake while you are pregnant. The benefits of regular swimming for both mother and baby are infinite and include improved circulation, increased oxygen to the blood stream, enhanced muscle tone and a better nights sleep. Breast stroke is the perfect low impact option that offers fantastic back strengthening benefits that can assist with lower back pain and leg cramps, especially during the later stages of pregnancy. If you were not a swimmer before

your pregnancy you can use a kickboard to assist you or even begin with simple walking exercises to get your body used to the aquatic environment. Many public pools now offer prenatal aqua aerobic classes which are also great for improving lung health and muscle tone. It is a good idea to invest in a good quality maternity swimsuit that will offer your growing belly extra support as your exercise.

Most women will experience difficulty in sleeping at some stage during their pregnancy. The frequent urge to use the bathroom, leg craps, vivid dreams and back ache all contribute to the causes of broken sleep during this time. Finding a comfortable sleeping position is one of the most important factors in getting a good nights slumber. Purchasing a sleeping aid such as the Lucky 7 Body Pillow is a great way to ensure

gram at the same time. Gone are the days of leotard-clad pregnant women performing slow motion grapevines on prenatal exercise DVDs. Today’s selection of home based programs offer everything from pilates to high impact cardio workouts. You can purchase prenatal DVDs from most music retailers and online at www.jiivana.com.au

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MCN RED CARPET A special day for special Collingwood fans 16

Carnegie’s Hankin-Small clan joined hundreds of fans who enjoyed a kick on the famous MCG turf and posed with the premiership cup as part of a highly successful MCG Community Day on Sunday October 3. Lindy Hankin said her sons Callum and Spenser, and

their cousins Cooper and Rylan Small, were “just thrilled” to walk out on the same field where they’d watched their Collingwood heroes win the Grand Final just hours before. “The score was still up on the score board and they loved getting to go up on the podium and hold the cup,” Lindy said.

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“It was a really special day for my youngest, Archer. He’s just 14 months and that day was the first time he’d taken his shoes off and walked on the grass – so the MCG ground will always be the first grass he’s ever walked on.” Photo: Haystac Active

Rylan Small, 4; Callum Hankin, 6; Spenser Hankin, 8; and dressed as his hero, Collingwood’s Chris Dawes, Cooper Small

A fashion parade featuring miniature horses was one highlight in a day of highlights

Highpoint highlife Highpoint Shopping Centre was transformed into a vibrant hive of activity as performances from NICA (National Institute Circus Arts) students spiced up the celebrations at Highpoint

Highlife at the end of September. Over 70,000 customers at the Maribyrnong complex enjoyed the VIP event where the range of entertainment included ice

National Institute of Circus Arts students delighted shoppers with their skill and daring

carvings; hip hop workshops; fashion parades featuring miniature ponies; a flash mob; and stilt walkers. Photo: AMPR

Dynamic entertainment featured throughout the day

Greg Hunter & Christine Elias examine the silks worn by Phar Lap’s Jockeys at the launch of Melbourne’s new Champions gallery

Our racing history now on display at National Sports Museum at the MCG The National Sports Museum at the Melbourne Cricket Ground celebrated the start of the Spring Racing Carnival with the launch of Champions, the Thoroughbred Racing Gallery. As Australia’s only multisport museum, the NSM provides the perfect home for the amazing collections and displays formerly housed at the

Australian Racing Museum in Fed Square. Speaking at the launch on October 6, Deputy Premier and Minister for Racing Rob Hulls said, “... the Champions Gallery offers the public and racing fans a window into the history, the heart and the soul of Australian racing.” The collection includes ir-

replaceable memorabilia connected to the greatest thoroughbreds in Australian history, including the bridle and plate worn by Phar Lap during his last ever race, and the skeleton of the great nineteenth century champion, Carbine, on loan from the Melbourne Museum. Photo: Haystac Active

Champion racehorse Sub Zero outside the NSM

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First ever Melbourne Music goes out with a bang! Twelve days of indie rock, hip hop, opera, experimental, classical and world music came to an end with the Melbourne Music finale concert in City Square on October 10. The ultimate Sunday session was jam-packed with Melbourne’s best up-and-coming musos including Keith! Party,

Kate Vigo, Oh Mercy and Puta Madre Brothers (DJ set). It was just one of 100 free concerts that filled the city’s laneways, trams, trains and squares with the sounds of grass-roots and internationally renowned artists. Launching the inaugural festival, Lord Mayor Robert Doyle

said he hoped the new annual event “will one day be as close to Melburnians’ hearts as other popular annual events like the Melbourne International Comedy Festival and Melbourne Spring Fashion Week”. Photo: The PR Edge

Melbourne Music headliner, Kate Vigo

The colourful Keith! Party wowed audiences

From L to R: Brodie Harper, Livinia Nixon, Alicia Gory, Martine Alpins

Cup Fashion on Show at the Caulfield Ladies Luncheon Fifteen of Australia’s top designers showcased their best racing looks for the Caulfield Classic Style Award at the Caulfield Ladies’ Luncheon at the Melbourne Racing Club on October 1. Hosted by the Caulfield Classic Style Ambassador, Bro-

die Harper, with appearances by the Face of Caulfield, Helen Coghill and Grant Hackett, the luncheon was once again a highlight of the pre-Cup season. Also attending were Heidi Valkenberg from Kids WB, Martin Alpins from A Current

Affair and Chadstone’s Spring Racing Style Ambassadors David Genat and Jessica Gomes. Singer Jon Stevens provided the entertainment. Photo: Style Counsel

Rebecca Dight & Jess Gerring from Mimco

Racing identities preview Emirates’ Spanish Fiesta as we gear up for the Cup Spanish model Stephanie Shreeve, accompanied by a magnificent Andalusian horse, greeted guests for the Emirates’ Marquee Menu Tasting at Zinc in Federation Square last week. Christine Santic and Charles

Grant Hackett and Face of Caulfield Helen Coghill

Spanish Consul-General Miguel Gomez de Aranda and Spanish model, Stephanie Shreeve

Chadstone Ambassadors David Genat and Jessica Gomes

Okubasu, Nina and Danny O’Brien and recently born Grace Mara O’Brien, Janelle Freedman, Mieke Buchan, Masterchef contestant Claire Winton Burn and Consulate General of Spain in Melbourne

Janelle Freedman, wife of prominent trainer, David Lee Freedman, Charles Okubasu and Makybe Diva co-owner, Christine Santic

Miguel Gomez de Aranda enjoyed Flamenco dancers, guitarists and singers as they sampled the Spanish-themed menu that will feature at the 2010 Melbourne Cup Carnival. Photo: AMPR

Trainer Danny O’Brien and his wife, Nina

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OCTOBER 2010 • VOL 1, ISSUE 08

New luxury train from Moscow to Nice

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I’m on holiday! I can allow myself to waste 53 hours, and there will be some lovely countryside,” says one passenger aboard a new luxury train on its maiden voyage from Moscow to the French Riviera. Embarking on the two-day journey to Nice, Rafael Kazansky jokes: “I’ll spend 40 hours out of 53 sleeping. The other 13, I’ll spend talking to you, then going to the restaurant and having some coffees.” The 48-year-old businessman, equipped with an iPad, says he’s more used to air travel than the slower pace of the train, which eventually pulled in to Nice. The red-and-grey striped train owned by Russian Railways (RzhD) is largely aimed at passengers with a taste for luxury. Only one of the 12 carriages is second class, while six are reserved for first class and three are defined as “luxury class”. The train also boasts two dining cars. They are furnished with plush carpets and reproductions of paintings by the French master Matisse. Individual compartments have private

showers, toilets and televisions, to ensure passenger comfort over the 3,300-kilometre journey. The train stops at 22 stations, cutting across Europe via Minsk, Warsaw, the Czech Republic, Vienna and Milan, before reaching its final destination in France’s Cote D’Azur, a sunny clime that has drawn wealthy Russians tourists for centuries. The rail route ran from the late 19th century until the outbreak of World War II, often catering to members of the Russian imperial family during the Tsarist era. A Russian Orthodox cathedral that stands proudly in the centre of Nice, built in the early 20th century, is the largest outside Russia. “Everything is good, everything is comfortable,” Yelena Romeika, an elderly woman travelling in the train’s luxury class, says. “Everything has been done for the passengers’ well-being.” Making no secret of the train’s target clientele, a representative of the French railway company SNCF hailed the route as a return to the splendour of an earlier century.

“We need to start thinking again about the luxury trains of bygone days, like the Orient Express,” Frederic Parde says. “We expect that the Russians will be quite a rich clientele,” he says, adding that the price range on tickets was fairly wide and that prices on cheaper seats would be be comparable to air ticket costs. Fares start at 306 Euros ($A430.50) for second class

travel and range to 1,200 Euros ($A1,688) for travel in the most luxurious compartments. The rail voyage is aimed at people who enjoy the experience of travelling rather than hurrying to their destination, Parde explains. “It’s not a clientele who is short of time, who needs to get there quickly,” he said. The journey from Moscow southwest takes 53 hours, while

the route back from Nice takes 50 hours. “This isn’t mass transport. It’s a voyage!” Parde says. The train is currently scheduled to run only once a week, but the Russian and French railways hope to add more trains in the near future. Russian passengers, gathered in the dining car to listen to music and share a few drinks in the early evening, insist the

travel time is no issue, saying they are used to even longer rail journeys across the country’s multiple time zones. “Imagine how long it takes to get from Moscow to Vladivostok (in the Far East),” says Pyotr Samochko, the director of an air company in Saint Petersburg. “That takes a week! We are used to these kinds of distances.”

Learn art from Aussies in Fiji L

eading Australian contemporary artists Kerrie Lester and Wendy Sharpe each will be teaching a one-week painting course in November at the Daku Resort on Fiji’s northern island of Vanua Levu. They will be taking part in Daku’s annual program of learning holidays known as “Paradise Courses,” comprising a week of workshops with an established artist - while relaxing on a tropical holiday. Daku says Kerrie Lester’s

course will focus on “figures in the landscape,” while Wendy Sharpe will be looking at life drawing, using local people as models. Kerrie taught a week last year, during which she organised a diversion by asking all her students to paint a selfportrait on a coconut - the results are displayed behind the bar at the Daku Resort. Her dates this year are November 6-13. This will be Wendy Sharpe’s first time in Fiji, booked for

November 20-27. The resort, just outside the town of Savusavu (population about 5,000) has since 2004 organised courses not only in painting but also in writing, gospel-singing, quilting, birdwatching and yoga, each conducted by a high-profile tutor. Daku says the courses are an increasingly popular market, appealing to people’s desire to “do” something while on holiday. Most students come from

Australia, Fiji’s biggest tourism source, with most over 45 years of age. Numbers vary for each course, with those for writing and painting limited to 12-14. The Daku resort is set amid rainforest trees facing Savusavu Bay, one of Fiji’s finest harbours. Daku owners, British-born Australians John and Delia Rothnie-Jones, looked at sites in 70 countries before discovering the Savusavu area and buying the resort in 2004, renovating

and expanding it to its present 19 units with 55 beds. The Paradise Courses cost $A2,980pp which takes care of flights to Fiji, twinshare accommodation with all meals and excursions that might include beach and boating trips, a tapa-making demonstration, a Fijian village “meke” (traditional dancing and singing), at the Savusavu Yacht club and/or dinner in town. Boat trips, the swimming pool, snorkelling, diving and

spa massage are available for all guests including those not taking courses; some go shopping in Savusavu (Fiji’s “Hidden Paradise”) or visiting a pearl farm. “There’s lots to do here - or time to do nothing at all,” says John Rothnie-Joneses. Details: visit www.paradisecourses.com or in Australia call (02) 8094-1613

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Phillip Island: A great adventure at any time of year By Rebecca Ponsford

ne of the great delights of Phillip Island is the Nobbies Centre at the eastern edge of the world famous resort. Affording spectacular views of the wild southern coast with telescopes mounted for glimpses of the fur seal colony less than two kilometres away, the centre is an example of Island’s unique combination of wildlife preserve and accessible holiday experiences for people

Dining The Island Food Store Shop 2/75 Chapel Street Cowes (03) 5952 6400 A fantastic option for lunch is The Island Food Store, tucked away off the main street just behind Coles. Chefs Elizabeth McGrath and Jayne Mennessdorfer run the café in conjunction with their cheese, wine and provedore store, which also provides the ingredients for their delicious baguettes and other tasty lunch-time meals. Many of their meals, including curry, home-made gnocchi, soups, lasagnes, casseroles, braises, salads and desserts are also available as ready-to-heat take-home dishes.

Rusty Water Restaurant Brewery Restaurant & Café 1821 Phillip Island Rd Cowes (03) 5952 1666 Rusty Water is inviting, day or evening. Convivial owners Louise and Neil Gillin have created a warm, relaxed environment where diners can enjoy the tranquillity of the bushland views from the deck or retreat to the airy and inviting interior. It’s easy to see why these newcomers have won the loyalty of locals like the Rosens, who were kind enough to share a little of their insider knowledge over dinner. Irish-born chef Stephen Lowery has created a stunning menu based on local produce. My whole flounder was

of any age and proclivity. An amazing network of boardwalks allows up-close viewing of the cliffs and coastline and inside the centre children have access to a wide range of stimulating and educational activities. The highlight of my stay was actually the drive back to Cowes through the unspoiled scenery along the cliff-top road back to Cowes. It was a treat provided by extremely active local retirees, Faye and Kevin Rosen, who

also introduced me to the delights of Phillip Island’s awardwinning Purple Hen Vineyard and Winery, where winemaker Marcus Satchell is fast developing a reputation for some of the best wines in Gippsland.

magnificently fresh and cooked to perfection and Lowery’s marinated olive, white anchovy and cherry tomato salad was the perfect accompaniment. Rusty Water is also the only venue on the island specialising in boutique beers sourced by the Gillins from hand-picked microbreweries in the region. You can sample the exotic delights of such ales as Banana Wheat or Dark Malt Burnt Toffee one-by-one, or try one of Neil’s $12 sample paddles.

tained spa cottages three beautifully decorated retreats ensconced in individually landscaped courtyard gardens afford total privacy. Each comes with slow combustion fires, TV, DVD, WiFi, free broadband internet access, air conditioning, double spa ensuite, as well as kitchenette and dining areas.

Accommodation Holmwood Guesthouse 37 Chapel Street, Cowes (03) 5952 3082 www.holmwoodguesthouse. com.au Phillip Island has been a resort town since the 1920s and it offers the range of accommodation to prove it. Elite, luxury spas with 360 degree ocean views rub shoulders with budget caravan parks and every corner sports a B & B or a block of holiday apartments. The stand-out establishment for me was the tiny Holmwood Guesthouse. In a quiet, tree-lined street just five minutes walk from the beachfront at Cowes, Serena and Eric van Grondelle have created a charming gardencottage style establishment offering both B & B and selfcatering accommodation.

Cosy rooms with beautifully appointed ensuites and free WiFi are available inside an immaculately renovated California bungalow where morning coffee overlooking Serena’s lovingly-tended garden is guaranteed to take your pulse down. In the adjacent self-con-

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Grand Prix Track As the early-October crews worked feverishly to transform the Phillip Island racing circuit into the mini-city that will cater to the 100,000-strong Motocross crowds this weekend, I enjoyed one of the quiet, private tours available throughout the year. Besides the major international and racing events, the track is booked out for private events 280 days a year, so chances are you’ll get a close look at some magnificent machines being tested to their limits . . . in a crowd-free environment. On my tour I happened upon performance trials for the Audi R8, and, most weeks, elite bikes or automobiles are being trialled or tested. The tour is also an unparalleled opportunity to take in one of the world’s premiere racing circuits from the tower, the speed monitoring room and via the many screened media room – and few visitors miss the chance to have their photo taken on the winner’s podium. Year round attractions at the visitor’s centre include go cart rides, a fascinating motor sport history display and, probably the ultimate experience for speed lovers, the Hot Lap: three laps of the circuit driven at over 200km per hour by your own personal racing-car driver. (No, you’re not allowed to drive the car yourself, but kudos to the racing fan on the tour who dared to ask!)

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Cleanskin Kitchen Shop and Cooking School 158 Thompson Avenue, Cowes (03) 5952 3494 michele@cleanskinkitchenware. com.au www.cleanskinkitchenware. com.au Cleanskin is a hidden gem combining the excellence and range of a first-rate kitchen store with the laid-back charm that is endemic to Phillip Island. In the beautifully laid out store run by John and Michele Wittner I saw useful items I haven’t been able to find in Melbourne and across the entire price-range everything represented value for money. It’s their unique selection of cooking classes for all ages that really stands out though. I couldn’t resist the pasta and gnocchi class. In the hands of patient, knowledgeable diedin-the-wool foodie Mary Smith I finally lost my fear of the pasta maker I bought two years ago. I admit my ravioli didn’t have the panache of that produced by my more talented cooking partner, 11-year-old San Remo student Caterina Kuradczyk, but at least I have the confidence now to keep practising.

Wildlife Preserve Phillip Island is virtually a giant wildlife preserve, with reforestation and reclamation projects continually expanding the habitats of the extraordinary range of local wildlife. Unique initiatives make it possible for visitors to enjoy the remarkable natural riches of the island without posing a threat to the animal inhabitants.

Wildlife Coast Cruises offers a number of experiences exploring the coast and its unique fauna from the deck of the high-tunnel catamaran, the Kasey Lee. Despite a slightly choppy sea, our early-October tour to Seal Rocks took us within ten metres of Australia’s largest fur seal colony. Hundreds of seals, including scores of pups are already frolicking in the ocean and up to 5,000 more births are expected over the November–December period. Boats have been coming past these rocks for over a century, so the seals have no problem coming right up to the vessel for a closer look at the odd creatures who’ve come to gaze at them. Penguin Parade www.penguins.org.au I don’t think anyone goes to Phillip Island without seeing the world’s smallest penguins emerge from the ocean at nightfall to tend to their nests in the sand dunes. Until a few decades ago, locals sat quietly on their blankets as the penguins waddled up the beach around them. The viewing platforms and boardwalks we use now mean that visitors can enjoy a very close encounter with these rare and intriguing creatures and know that their environment is entirely protected. It is still possible to get very close to the colony, however. Viewing options offered by The Phillip Island Nature Park includes “The Ultimate Tour”. From a private, secluded beach, visitors can enjoy a full ranger-briefing while watching the sensitive-eyed penguins through night-vision goggles. Koala Conservation Centre (03) 5951 2800 Two elevated, treetop boardwalks allow superb close viewing of wild koalas in six hectares of Australian bushland.

The Centre plays host to a special koala breeding program which forms a vital part of the centre’s ongoing research activities. Originally established 1991, the Centre is dedicated to koala research and conservation and has played a vital role in saving Phillip Island’s koala population. The Koala Conservation Centre is also home to a host of Australian wildlife: swamp wallabies, nocturnal brushtail and ringtail Possums, echidnas and over 150 species of birds.

A Maze N Things 1805 Phillip Island Road, Cowes (03) 5952 2283 info@amazenthings.com.au www.amazenthings.com.au It’s not just the range of wildlife that’s unique on Phillip Island. A Maze N Things is probably the most stimulating, relaxing . . . and rejuvenating man-made experience I’ve ever encountered. Children will go in and never want to come out, but there’s plenty of adult-appeal as well. I would defy anyone to spend some time in the Illusion Room watching people fly and water run uphill and not feel a little amazed and about five years younger. It’s no surprise the attraction won a very credible second place behind Scienceworks at the Victorian Tourism Awards. There’s a fantastic maze, of course, and also an observation deck so you can join in the fun, as families and friends have a great time losing each other. Some people return time and again just for the immaculately maintained mini-golf course, and others spend hours in the witty, challenging environment of Puzzle Island.

MCN FOOD & WINE Who will be Australia’s “Iron Chef”? 20

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By Rebecca Ponsford

hen Iron Chef Australia premieres on Seven this weekend we can expect the same combination of spectacle, excitement and astonishing culinary talent that made the original Japanese program a cult hit internationally. World renowned Melbourne chef Guy Grossi will join fellow “Iron Chefs” Neil Perry and Guillaume Brahimi in the sports-meets-cooking format as they take on contenders Sacha Meier, Herb Faust, Matt Stone, Judyta Slupnicki, Dan Hong, Chris Badenoch and Julia Jenkins. An Australian cooking show would be unthinkable without a prominent representative from Melbourne and the emissary

for Italian food and culture is the perfect choice. Grossi says, “People from all over the world have been settling here as from as far back as the Gold Rush, and then we’ve added to it with immigration. It’s left a mark of great diversity and a real commitment to maintaining the authenticity of a wide range of cuisines. “If you go to some of the great food cities of the world there’s a really strong connection with that lovely authentic stamp, which we’ve still managed to merge with our own, more laid-back style,” he says. You can tell the muchlauded owner of Grossi Florentino embraced the Iron Chef challenge with a passion. “You feel like a gladiator when you’re in there – that real air of competition comes

across,” Grossi says. “Iron Chef Australia has all of the big arena elements of the original. And the energy’s there too with the chairman giving all the backflips.” There’s no translator, of course, but Grossi guarantees they’ve retained just enough of the original show’s trademark cheesiness to keep it fun. The hard-working chef also loved having the chance to cook in front of a live audience. “It was a thrill to play to them and their actions and responses. It’s really difficult and intense so you can’t look up, but you can feel them and hear them there and it really provides for a great show-like atmosphere.” “And having [food critic] Richard Cornish giving the commentary is incredible. He

Photo: Network Seven

The master of Florentino’s goes into battle on Channel Seven

In the “gladiator’s arena”, chef and restaurateur, Guy Grossi

knows so much about food he could be a chef himself.” The show also boasts a judging panel comprised of some of the most experienced and respected “ambassadors” for the Australian food industry: Larissa Dubecki, Simon Thomsen, and culinary icon Leo Schofield. “It’s always daunting to be standing there in front of the

old master [Schofield]. But as a chef you’re always being judged by your customers anyway. “You’ve got to be glad within yourself that you’ve done the job well, and then you leave it up to the critics. You have to cook what you love and always strive what you think is excellent before the clients. In that way you are your own judge,” he says.

He’s also excited about the role the program is playing in nurturing and encouraging younger chefs. “I’m really proud we have such talent coming up through the ranks – they’re dedicated and passionate about their craft. It promises a healthy industry for a long time to come.”

Consider the Sauce Vibrant, cosmopolitan, and only ten minutes from the CBD, the inner west is fast becoming Melbourne’s next hot spot. Veteran journalist and proud Yarraville resident, Kenny Weir reports regularly on the wide variety and excellent value available in the area on his food blog at www.considerthesauce.net. That’s where you’ll find his informative reflections in the many and varied noodle shops, curry houses and cafes in the area.

154 Victoria St, Seddon Phone: 9687 0407

e are fans of the new school of ritzy burger joints, with the Grill’d chain being a favourite. Of course, if you really want to lash out you can go to a flash restaurant and pay way more than $20 for a burger, but those sorts of extremes seem absurd. And what use is a burger around which you can’t get your hands? We find the Grill’d burgers

and chips real tasty and well worth the price. Sometimes, though, it’s just right to go down the path of your more orthodox Aussie burger – the kind of thing served up by your local fish and chip/burger establishment. It’s amazing how different the taste and flavour is from the more American-style offerings of Grill’d and its ilk. It’s almost like a whole different kind of food. Still good, sometimes great, but different. One of our locals did the job for us. It’s a bright and clean no-

nonsense takeaway shop, with seating available on stools that front the window. Our order of burgers (cheese and bacon cooked; onion and tomato uncooked), chips and the obligatory can of that Coca Cola stuff cost $17. Doesn’t seem that cheap does it? But the same deal at Grill’d would cost at least $10 more. The chips were ungreasy and good, but not great. The burgers were a fine example of their kind – not particularly filling, but just perfect for a pre-Grand Final lunch.

Photo: Kenny Weird

Seddon Fish ‘n’ Chips

“... real tasty and well worth the price”

Photo: Kenny Weird

For his first outing for MCN he’s giving his take on that old favourite, the hamburger.

“... a bright and clean no-nonsense takeaway shop”

How to cook French at home

rench food has a reputation for being fancy, but any home cook can make beautiful French dishes if they simply follow a recipe, chef Serge Dansereau says. The French Canadian, who resides in Australia and was responsible for the first 3-hat hotel restaurant - Sydney’s Regent Hotel - has just released a book of classic French recipes for home cooks. The 230 recipes in French Kitchen are what he cooks for his own family and friends. “I have done a book on my restaurant before and I thought it would be nice to do something on what I personally cook at home,” Dansereau, who is also the head chef and owner of the iconic Bathers’ Pavilion Cafe and Restaurant in Balmoral, says. While Dansereau wouldn’t describe the recipes in his book as “very simple”, he says they are achievable if you put aside

the time. “It’s all stuff that you can do at home; it is more just taking the time to cook it, more than trying to find exotic food produce,” he says. “There’s not too many ingredients (and) lots of the produce is interchangeable.” Dansereau says good food is all about balance, meaning even people with dietary restrictions can use his book. “Don’t eat dishes with cream sauce every single day; they are just the occasional dish ... (there are many) dishes in the book (that) are fresh and healthy,” he says. His book also includes a section on cooking with kids. “My daughter doesn’t want help, she wants to do it herself and I think that’s good -- you have just got to let her go and whatever comes out, then that’s what comes out and if they follow the recipe they can do it,” he says.

The key is giving kids a simple recipe to work with and introducing them to lots of different foods at a young age, Dansereau says. With the availability of fast food, Dansereau says it is important to cook as a family. “It’s important that you continue cooking, consciously putting time aside to produce a meal,” he says. If you don’t have time to cook during the week, he suggests cooking extra dishes on the weekend to eat throughout the week. And if friends are coming over for dinner, keep the menu simple. “(You) only have to do one dish, you don’t have to have three or four course, I don’t advocate that in the book,” he says. “People can just have a main course and maybe a desert or entree ... don’t try to do a set menu.”

EDUCATION MCN

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VCE Study Tips By Julie Eckersley

Make a Plan Take time and the beginning of your study period to plan out what you need to cover, and by when. “Students can have great expectations of what they can achieve, especially in study weeks,” says McGregory, director of VCE Help. “But it’s important to have a plan otherwise you can easily get distracted.” Download a study planner from www.vcehelp. com.au to help you.

Increase your study times While it’s advisable to initially study in 50-minute blocks (with 10 minute breaks) extending your study time closer to the exam can help you build you study stamina. “An exam can be 2-3 hours long, so if you slowly build to longer study times and

simulate exam conditions it can really help you on the day,” McGregory advises.

Sleep and eat right In order to perform your best on the day, you need to look after your body. “Sleep is an important part of learning,” says McGregory “because it is when a lot of your long term learning takes place. Students should have 8-9 hours at a minimum.” Avoiding sweet foods and snacking regularly on low GI foods as well as drinking plenty of water will also help you concentrate.

Manage your stress You can have done all the preparation in the world, but if you get stressed on the day it can be difficult to recall information. Have some techniques for relieving stress that you are able to use in the exam room. Deep relaxing breaths or rolling your shoulders can be helpful.

Have a routine “This is a technique that many of the top athletes use. They have a consistent routine to help prepare them,” says McGregory. An exam routine can help you stay calm and focused. “It can be really helpful to know exactly what you do when you go into an exam room. Set your desk up, plan your reading time and know what questions you should be asking at that point.”

Download past exams You can download past exams at www.vcaa.vic.edu.au. You can also look at examiners reports, see examples of responses that got high marks, and also look over the front cover of your up coming exam to be reminded of the day, date and number of questions.

Avoid this common mistake “The most common mistake students make is not responding to the question that is actually being asked,” says McGregory.

Photo: Julie Eckersley

housands of year 12 students across Victoria are now preparing for their final VCE exams, and that means hours of study. Here are some tips that will assist you in your preparation, and also on the day of your exam.

It’s exam time for Year 12 students across the state

“It is crucial that you underline and highlight to make sure you get this right. Look for key words such as, ‘describe’, ‘explain’ or ‘give examples’ to make sure you are on the right track.”

Review the SACs Revising the school-assessed coursework (SACs) can keep you on track for what to study. “The SACs are essentially the same written content as the exam, so looking over this and

learning from your mistakes can be very helpful.” If you are unsure of anything, go back to your teacher and ask. “Even if you haven’t had a great relationship with them over the year, they know this material and should be your number one resource,” says McGregory. It’s also important to keep believing in yourself. “There is still time to make a big difference to your results, and it’s important not to give

up. Work hard and work to your strengths and you might be surprised by what you can achieve.”

For some great study resources go to: www.vcehelp.com.au www.vcaa.vic.edu.au

MCN FINANCE

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Jobs surge stirs rate rise fears A

surprise surge in new jobs has stirred fears about a Melbourne Cup interest rate rise and put the Australian dollar on course to reach parity with the greenback for the first time since the early 1980s. Close to 50,000 jobs were created in September, a figure more than double market forecasts of 20,000. While the jobless rate stayed at 5.1 per cent, Jobs Minister Chris Evans expressed concerns about what it could mean for interest rates. “Obviously, there are impacts on the value of the dollar and interest rates, which will be governed by the Reserve Bank,” Senator Evans told reporters in Melbourne on Thursday. A lower jobless rate usually puts pressure on inflation but shadow treasurer Joe Hockey said the government should still be aiming for an unemployment level of 4.0 per cent. Following the latest data, the experts were bracing for a Melbourne Cup rate rise announcement when the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) meets again in November. “It’s only those global uncertainties that are keeping the Reserve Bank sidelined but you can’t ignore the strength of the

domestic story and the risks that it is posing to the inflation outlook,” JP Morgan chief economist Stephen Walters said. The positive official jobs data also fired up the currency markets, with the Australian dollar surging by 0.8 of a US cent within 20 minutes of its release. It reached a high of 98.83 US cent at 1755 (AEDT). Two years ago the local unit reached 98.49 US cents, on July 16, 2008. Market watchers expect the Australian dollar to march towards parity with the greenback for the first time since July 1982 when Australia still had a fixed exchange rate. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is also positive about the Australian economy, predicting an above-average growth pace of 3.5 per cent in 2011. Its report was even more chipper about the global economy, forecasting growth of 4.8 per cent this year and 4.2 per cent in 2011, which would far surpass the 0.6 per cent decline of 2009. The IMF’s forecast for worldwide growth this year is 0.2 of a percentage point more than its previous estimate in July.

Australia’s second biggest trading partner, China, was expected to enjoy 10.5 per cent growth in 2010 followed by 9.6 per cent in 2011. Treasurer Wayne Swan said Australia would benefit because a strong performance in China and other emerging powers offset weakness in the United States and Europe. “We’re fortunate to be in the right place in the world at the right time,” Mr Swan told ABC radio. When parliament resumes later this month, the coalition plans to move a motion calling on Treasury secretary Ken Henry’s tax review to release all information within five working days. Flagging the move, Mr Hockey said it would provide the basis for a fully transparent and informed discussion, although he declined to mention the controversial mining tax, which the review proposed. The coalition will also introduce legislation, into a hung parliament, which would require the Australian Taxation Office to issue a tax receipt to taxpayers giving them details about how their money was spent.

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Mining industry resigned to new tax

he mining industry understands the new mining tax is going ahead and is now focussed on having input into how it is applied in their best interests, Resources Minister Martin Ferguson says. Mr Ferguson on Thursday co-chaired the first consultation meeting with mining companies of the federal government’s Policy Transition Group, tasked with finalising the tax. After hearing miners’ concerns in Perth, he signalled the $50 million taxing point for the minerals resource rent tax could be adjusted. The minister told reporters a policy discussion paper

released last week had focused the industry’s attention on the key issues. “I think the industry is now focussed on the fact that the government is clear in its intent to put this tax in place. “Their job is to try to frame the issues that go to the application of the tax,” Mr Ferguson said. “In essence, they understand that we are going to move forward and their job is to try and have an impact on where the tax cuts end and their potential liabilities.” Mr Ferguson said the intention was to hand a report to Treasurer Wayne Swan before Christmas.

“Clearly the issue of the $50 million threshold has been raised but in terms of our consideration, that’s a matter we’ll have to discuss in due course with the treasurer.” Mr Ferguson said mining companies had urged him to resolve matters by Christmas. “They want these matters resolved for the purposes of certainty.” The minister said it was intended to finalise draft legislation before the end of the financial year and have further consultations, with the legislation taking effect in July 2012.

Gillard rejects government bullying claims

rime Minister Julia Gillard has rejected suggestions that business leaders are commonly subjected to intimidation and retribution for disagreeing with federal government policy. A number of senior executives from companies including Woodside, Telstra and ANZ have raised concerns about a culture of retribution in Australia that threatens free speech and could stifle reform. Telstra’s Catherine Livingstone said that “on the retribution issue, that is prevalent and has been over time”. Ms Gillard said differences of opinion between her government and business were

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normal. “The only thing I would say is, obviously there will be times when the government agrees with business community members, there will be times that we disagree,” Ms Gillard said on Thursday. “There will be many, many occasions on which the business community does not have one view. The only important thing is that on all sides they’re respectful conversations.” The comments from the business sector came after Treasurer Wayne Swan this week warned banks not to raise interest rates beyond or independent of action by the Reserve Bank of Australia.

Opposition finance spokesman Andrew Robb said he had heard reports of behaviour that went beyond the normal argybargy of policy discussion. “The sorts of comments I’m hearing is that the greater fear is about commercial problems being created if you don’t cooperate with the government.” However, former Liberal treasurer Peter Costello used to make similar demands to that of Mr Swan. Mr Swan denies a culture of intimidation exists. He said he engaged often with the business community, which he described as “a very important source of advice and intelligence”.

BUSINESS MCN

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Photo: Lighthouse Communications

here are many women who have the unique capacity to balance the many varied roles in life, in work and in support of our community. The 2010 Telstra Business Women’s Awards celebrates the achievements of such women and recognises their success in business. The 2010 Awards Presentation, held on 1st October in Melbourne, recognised the talents of six Victorian women for their skills, determination and leadership in business. Since its inception in 1995, the Telstra Business Awards have honoured over 430 women for their business success. Past and present winners come

Winner of the White Pages Community and Government Award, Dr Nicole Highet

from diverse backgrounds, sectors and locations. This year was no different, with a diverse range of nominees across the six categories. From a Youth Development Officer at the Port Phillip Prison, a circus performer who uses creative arts to encourage social connection and improve mental health, to a mother who developed Qubies – an upside down ice tray specifically made for baby food, the nominees were an inspirational and talented group. Winner of the Telstra Business Women of the Year Award Janet Matton, Vice President of Operations for IBM in Australia and New Zealand was presented the Telstra Business Women of the Year Award. With over three decades of International and Australian business experience, Ms Matton also won the Hudson Private and Corporate Sector Award. Proving her commitment to her business profile, Ms Matton interrupted an overseas holiday to attend the awards. Despite having been nominated the past three years and not winning, her husband said

they would ‘interrupt’ their European holiday to attend the Awards. Flying in from Paris, Ms Matton was to resume her European holiday the following day. Ms Matton uses her high corporate profile to champion women in business. “It’s great to have an award that recognises the role that women play in the corporate sector,” she said. “It’s not often that we are recognised for the work we do – our clients or the men behind the business take the accolades.” As the Executive sponsor of the mentoring program ‘A Smarter Planet needs Smart Women,’ Ms Matton says she wants to encourage more young women to choose subjects at high school and university that enable them to get into the technology sector. “As technology changes, we are seeing fewer women engaging in this sector. We need the skills women bring to the pointy edge of business.” Winner of the White Pages Community and Government Award The Winner of the White Pages Community and Government Award, and finalist in the Nokia Business Innovation Award, Dr

Women leaders at the helm of Australian politics

elbourne’s past and present female councillors have been recognised for their commitment to Australian politics by having their names added to the prestigious roll-call that is the Queen Victoria Women’s Centre Shilling Wall. Originally erected to commemorate the efforts of the women who opened the first women’s clinic in Australia, the wall has evolved into a piece of Melbourne’s written history, with the names of female leaders who have demonstrated dedication and commitment to their community etched into prosperity. When it opened in 1896, the Queen Victoria Hospital was only the third hospital in the world to be staffed and controlled by women. This was possible because Victorian women paid to build it. Australian women were asked to donate one shilling towards the project, and raised £3162 11s

9d, an amount equivalent to $5.7 million today. Names of women important to the community can be added to the list for a donation to the Wall fund, which aims to remind women of the hospital’s extraordinary history and to raise money and awareness of the work the centre does now. Unveiling the twenty-two new additions to the Wall in a ceremony in September, Lord Mayor Robert Doyle said “This is the year for women in local government, and we are proud to use this occasion to recognise the dedication of Melbourne’s 22 female councillors by contributing to the Wall fund”. “Ever since Clare Josephine Cascarret was elected as the first female councillor in 1967, the City of Melbourne has continued to benefit from the significant experience, knowledge and skills of its female councillors.” The Year of Women in Local Government celebrates the sig-

From left to right: Cr Cathy Oke, Deputy Lord Mayor Susan Riley and Cr Jennifer Kanis

nificant contribution women make to the programs and initiatives developed within councils and shires across Australia. While Australia has just elected its female Prime Minister, Julia Gillard, Melbourne’s Deputy Lord Mayor, Susan Riley claims more women are needed in senior and elected leadership roles. “Women’s involvement within the local government sector is continuing to evolve, and at the City of Melbourne we are committed to fostering the advancement of women in senior leadership roles,” said Cr Riley. “Clearly there are many more opportunities for, and benefits in, lifting the numbers of women involved in the local government sector. Currently in Australia, women still only account for less than 30 percent of councillors, 20 per cent of senior managers, and only five per cent of CEOs in local Government. “This year allows us to focus our attention on the need to increase women’s participation in leadership and management roles,” said Cr Riley. Three current Council representatives, Deputy Lord Mayor Susan Riley and Councillors Jennifer Kanis and Cathy Oke were among the 22 new additions to the Shilling Wall.

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2010 Telstra Business Womens Awards

Winner of the Telstra Business Woman of the Year Award, Janet Mutton

Nicole Highet is the Deputy CEO of the National Depression Initiative beyondblue. Dr Highet has been the driving force behind the unique advertising campaigns that portray the reality of mental illness for both the sufferers and the families of those with depression. These visually confronting ads target a range of demographics and have been instrumental in the shift in public acceptance of depression as an illness. The initiative has encouraged de-stigmatisation of the illness, and has prompted many celebrities’ and sports starts to publicly declare their battle with depression. Dr Highet has also been instrumental in in the implementation of universal screening for ante and post natal de-

pression in women throughout Australia. She helped negotiate funding to the tune of $85 million from the Federal Government for National Action Plan for Perinatal Mental Health. Postnatal depression affects one in seven Australian women giving birth, and recent evidence suggests that many women may in fact be depressed during their pregnancy. Research has linked depression at this time to chronic depression, marital difficulties and behavioural and cognitive delays in children. As well as being a devastating experience for the new mother, it also has dramatic effects on the infant and mother’s personal relationships with other family members. Despite the prevalence and consequences of depression

occurring antenatally and postnatally, most women commonly remain unidentified and untreated. Left untreated, the impact on the mother and her children can be profound. If women at risk of postnatal depression are identified during pregnancy and effective psychological and social interventions are provided, then it is possible that postnatal depression may be reduced in severity or prevented altogether. Dr Highet is proud of her involvement in the National Action Plan for Perinatal Mental Health, and believes that it should be part of the regular medical care throughout pregnancy and anti natal support.

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By Julie Eckersley

he City of Melbourne has recently been voted amongst the top 20 cities for knowledge and innovation in a world leading report conducted by an innovation agency, 2thinknow, outranking Sydney. According to the study, Melbourne was rated number 19 on the list. Boston, Manchester and Barcelona also made the top 20. The announcement comes just weeks before Melbourne hosts the third Knowledge Cities World Summit in November. “To quantify innovation in cities we use an extensive process that looks at cultural factors, human infrastructure and networked markets,” says Christopher Hire, Executive Director of 2thinknow. “We reviewed 289 cities from 70 countries.” Being included among the most innovative cities in the world confirms Melbourne’s status as Melbourne a leader on the world stage of creativity and innovation. “Melbourne is a great place to launch innovations in the

cultural sectors such as music, food, restaurants, entertainment, arts and sports and trends support the growth of these sectors,” says Hire. Sydney was also rated on the list, coming in at number 28. “Despite some factors favouring Sydney, Melbourne’s superior cultural assets, human infrastructure and education performance offsets some of Sydney’s more commercial and tourism advantages,” Hire explains. But Sydney is not far behind us. “An improvement in infrastructure and the right plans could even see Sydney surpass Melbourne in the future,” claims Hire. For Dr Marcus Powe, the Entrepreneur in Residence at RMIT University, Melbourne’s high ranking on the index was hardly a surprise. “What we have in Melbourne is the city, state government and education system all working together to support innovative thought and behavior,” says Powe. “Our universities offer subjects in innovation, and we even have a Minister for Innovation.” Powe says that part of Melbourne strength lies is in the

international connections we have through our sister city programs. “This means we have great relationships across the globe particularly in the areas of government, business and medial research. And there is an attitude of collaboration. We openly share and exchange new ideas.” To have an impact innovation cannot be a last resort, called upon in tough times, warn Powe. “It is a commitment to constantly investing in knowledge and creativity which reaps rewards. Melbourne got where it is today though innovation and as we continue to grow we need to keep supporting it.” Hire agrees. “It is through ongoing innovation that Australia can broaden its economy and move away from its reliance on resources, and blunt policy instruments of interest rates.” Melbourne’s commitment to ongoing innovation and knowledge development will be seen on a world stage when it hosts the Knowledge Cities World Summit, from the 16 – 19 November. The conference will have an impressive line up

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of international speakers and will be attended by delegates from all over the world. The conference will also hold many open discussions and events that the public will be encouraged to participate in. “The challenge now for Melbourne is to grow startups, and to be more supportive of new ideas in business and commerce. There should be less focus on ‘buying ideas’ from large bureaucracies based overseas,” says Hire. He suggests that looking to U.S. poli-

cies on these issues could be helpful. “And at a State level, Melbourne needs to bed down new transport infrastructure, ports and logistics. Fast rail and broadband are also key opportunities.” “Creative thought is the starting point for innovation,” says Powe. “I’ve already had five ideas this morning, but only one of them is a workable. It’s what you do with your innovation that makes the long term difference.”

For more information on Melbourne Knowledge Week and the Summit 2010 go to: www.melbourneknowledge summit.com Or to find out about the Innovative cities program go to: www.innovation-cities.com

Street Activity Review proposes to allow free newspapers to be distributed around the city By Chiara Macfarlane

he City of Melbourne has invited members of the community to participate in workshops and produce feedback to their proposed Street Activity Review. The review has been designed to develop a set of principles to guide the future management of street-based trading and activities in the city. The Council states that such a review is required to create consistency and fairness through updated guidelines, and permit conditions. In some cases permit conditions haven’t been reviewed since 2002. The review includes all manner of street activities, including busking, fundraising, street kiosks, hand bill distribution and other activities. Melbourne City Newspaper is one of the businesses which may benefit from the proposed

changes, as the distribution of free newspapers and magazines are to be permitted in identified locations under the proposed handbill permit conditions. Currently, distribution of free newspapers are not authorised under the policy. However, there have been several such publications hand distributed on the streets of the CBD and have their own promotional booths in several locations around the city. A Handbill is currently defined as a leaflet, brochure, place card, notice, book or other printed material. Promotional products and samples are not considered handbills and require a City of Melbourne promotion permit. The current handbill permit conditions allow unlimited amount of locations or business to distribute at each location, with distribution permitted at any train station exit within the

The Council will consider the proposed eight guiding principles to decide successful applicants. • Appropriate location, unique and distinctive – reflecting, representing and protecting the unique culture of Melbourne, • Accessibility – street activities should not compromise pedestrian safety and circulation. • Safety and Amenity - activities should create a safe and comfortable ambience. Noise should be tolerable and activities not be invasive or dangerous. • Diverse and Engaging – street activities should offer variety and attract people to experience the

performance or product • Attractive and high quality – street activities and products should be of high quality and visually stimulating. • Sustainable – the activity should be financially durable and offer environmental and social benefits • Suitable – the activity must be considered suitable and not offensive. Submission close Thursday 21 Oct 2010

municipality. The City of Melbourne says that the proposed changes would make the handbill process a fairer and more equitable process, with the distribution of free newspapers and magazines now to be permitted. Under the proposed draft policy, the Council will introduce specific locations directly outside railway stations within

the central city for businesses to select from. There will be a limit of one business per location, per day to distribute handbills. Once the content is approved by the City of Melbourne, the applications would be processed in the order in which they were received, with applications taking up to ten working days to process.

ENVIRONMENT MCN

OCTOBER 2010 • VOL 1, ISSUE 08

Future Shots: A fresh new look at sustainability

he word sustainability gets thrown around a lot these days it’s easy to let it skate over our heads, but Future Shots has a fresh new take on it involving fresh new people with fresh new ideas. Currently in its second year, Future Shots is an innovative film competition. Not only must the film-makers be living in Victoria and aged 25 and under, the film must cover the very important theme of sustainability – one of the most pressing issues facing the world today. Aiming the Future Shots challenge at young people was a must according to Project manager, Marcella Bidinost, “They’re the next generation of leaders. They think about sustainability more than us

who are busy going about our work and daily lives.” These days sustainability is on the agenda at most schools. It’s young people we can learn from and Future Shots brings that alive making sustainability awareness accessible for everyone weather you’re producing the film or voting for your favorite online. According to Bidinost, the goal for Future Shots is to improve young people’s communication with sustainability. “It’s another way to let young people know they have a voice and about getting clear on the idea of what sustainability is.” Sustainability covers a lot of categories from biodiversity to population to energy, as well as water and waste, which means there should be a category to

suit anyone. If you’re stuck for ideas the Future Shots website is full of inspiration. It’s a good guide for young budding filmmakers not only on how to make a film but how to make it in a green and sustainable way. There are ten awards covering various age groups. With cash and prizes totaling over $9000, and the chance to see your three-minute film on the big screen at ACMI, it’s a good reason for young people to get involved. You can make a film with your friends, nieghbours or even enter the film under your school banner for a chance to claim the Best Film by a School Award. There is no entry fee or restriction of genre. It can be anything from animation to documentary to drama.

If you are a young person making a film for Future Shots, keep in mind these few key tips:

• Make sure you have a good clear story. Remember, it’s only three minutes so keep in simple.

• Keep the theme of sustainability in mind. After all, you will be judged by industry experts in the field of sustainability as well as film.

• Make your audience aware of your message in a fun or enlightening way to inspire viewers.

• You don’t have to be a professional to come up with new ideas. Making a three minute film can be as easy as using your mobile phone.

Selected films will be screened at ACMI on Dec 15th as part of the awards night. Entry details are on the Future Shots website www.futureshots.com.au

No Impact November – Can you take the challenge?

he Ethical Consumer Guide is challenging Melburnian’s to take part in their annual Household Action Challenge, as part of its No Impact November 2010. No Impact November is a collaborative community experiment that explores alternatives way of living with an emphasis on consuming less, sharing more and moving to a life with less oil dependency. The goal is to reduce our impact and reconnect with ourselves, our families and friends, our communities and the land. The specific week of the challenge will be from Thursday 11 to Thursday 18 November; however the whole month is one where an individual or household can take on different degrees and different aspects of challenge throughout

the month, depending on your ability to sustain the momentum and enthusiasm required to achieve such changes to your daily life.

we share discoveries together, work together, and are challenged together. We are supporting one another in learning good ways of living.

Key principles

Preparation Necessary if we are going to know what our present impact is and not get unexpected surprises. This will include a prechallenge audit, and systematic seeking of alternatives.

of the Household Action Challenge

A Trial It is an experiment for one week, so it’s not going to kill anyone if we don’t make it or do fall short in some way, yet at the same time given that it is only a week, we should ‘go hard’ and see what we can achieve. Doing it together Many people have tried this as an individual or household. It is quite a bit of hard work but all becomes easier when treated as a community exercise where

Sharing In passing on our discoveries in a useful way, we decided to be ruthlessly transparent about our successes and struggles, and document these where possible.

Choose your challenge/s living beyond: Car - no car use for a week Power - no electricity for a week Fridge - no refrigerator for a week Food miles - no food beyond 100 mile food radius for a week Spending - no purchasing for a week Waste - no rubbish for a week Technology - no screen time, gadgets, electronic communication for a week Inequality - no water from the tap (or limit to global average) for a week Processed foods - no processed products - avoiding Cargill, agribusiness, the whole machinery, for a week

For key dates and more information contact:

nick@ethical.org.au or visit www.ethical.org.au

Copenhagen Accord emissions pledges ‘not enough’

he pledges by countries to cut emissions under the Copenhagen Accord, hammered out in the dying hours of last year’s UN climate summit, will not be enough to limit global warming to 2C, researchers warn. A new report says “weak” ambition by major players such as Europe and the US, and the absence of an overall target for cutting global greenhouse gases by 2050, could lead to temperature rises of 4.2C and the loss of coral reefs. The accord, which is nonbinding, was drawn up by world leaders last December amid the failure of the mainstream climate talks among more than 190 countries to secure a comprehensive deal on

tackling climate change. It aims to keep temperature rises to no more than 2C above pre-industrial levels but, in the face of fierce disagreement among countries, did not include a target for cutting global emissions by 2050. The report comes as Australia government is still pondering an emissions trading scheme admid denial by the coalition opposition that climate change is occurring. The study published in the journal Environmental Research Letters said the pledges of many developed countries to cut emissions by 2020 fall far outside the level needed to ensure industrial nations as a whole delivered cuts of 25 per cent to 40 per cent - the kind of

reductions required to ensure the world meets the 2C goal. Only Japan and Norway’s targets fall within the 25 per cent to 40 per cent range, while other signatories including the EU provide a range of possible targets depending on action taken by others. If the least ambitious goals are achieved in each case, the world will be on track for temperature rises of 4.2C by 2100. And levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere will be such that the seas will be so much more acidic the coral reefs dissolve and die, the researchers warn. Even if countries agreed to slash global emissions by half by mid-century, there would be only a 50 per cent chance of

keeping temperature rises from exceeding 2C.

The report comes as Australia government is still pondering an emissions trading scheme admid denial by the coalition opposition that climate change is occurring The researchers wrote: “It is clear from this analysis that higher ambitions for 2020 are

necessary to keep the options for 2C and 1.5C open without relying on potentially unfeasible reduction rates. “In addition, the absence of a mid-century emission goal – towards which parties as a whole can work and which serve as a yardstick of whether interim reductions by 2020 and 2030 are on the right track – is a critical deficit of the overall ambition levels of the Copenhagen Accord.” Responding to the research, Mike Childs of Friends of the Earth, said: “This report reconfirms warnings that climate campaigners were making before the ink was even dry on the Copenhagen Accord – that the weak voluntary targets in the accord set us firmly on a

path to catastrophic climate change. “The best chance we have of preventing dangerous climate change is by agreeing strong and fair international action at the UN – the longer this is delayed, the more expensive and higher risk the effort of tackling climate change will be.” He called for rich countries to fulfil obligations under the previous climate treaty, the Kyoto Protocol, and commit to new targets of at least 40 per cent reductions by 2020. Developed nations should also provide funds to poor countries to help them develop without polluting and to adapt to the effects of climate change such as floods and droughts, he urged.

MCN CARS

OCTOBER 2010 • VOL 1, ISSUE 08

Mercedes-Benz E 250 CDI Cabriolet

Mark Di Iorio tests the new E-Class Cabriolet

find it amazing how in the year 2010, we can be so brilliant at some things, and yet we’re still so utterly useless at other simplistic tasks. You see, the other week, I applied for a credit card with what I’m now sure is the stupidest organization in history. I’d be utterly amazed if they knew the correct procedure for passing wind. You see, to obtain a card, firstly I had to print a paper form, fill it in with a pen (whatever that is), disclose all things personal including genital size, and then use the popular 1970s fax protocol to a machine nobody checks. Then, after chasing it up twelve times, I went into a branch only to find that they had misspelled my first name (which only has 4 letters) and sent my card 40kms away. I’d be surprised if the card isn’t made from stone. Luckily, after

leaving, I jumped into Mercedes’ new E250 CDI Cabriolet. It literally was like entering a time warp. In 15 seconds I went from a hideous example of human incompetence into a demonstration of just how far we’ve come. The new E-class Cabriolet replaces the CLK and sticks with a canvas roof. I must admit, I wasn’t entirely sure I was going to like this car. You see, this is a diesel, in a convertible. I’ve always thought that was the same as a super model that chews tobacco. The two just don’t go. But, in this case, Mercedes have done a stonking job with this supreme engine. It has a massive 500Nm of torque available from only 1600rpm and enough power to make for relatively spirited driving. It’s not ‘fast’ as such, 0-100kp/h in 7.8, but it’s supremely driv-

The luxurious interior of the E 250

able. Remember, convertibles generally have less structural integrity and therefore make

The ride and handling are also exceptional. My local council is famous for speedhumps the size of Jupiter and road surfaces as rough as Uranus. But the Merc smoothes it all out brilliantly, making for a wonderfully comfortable ride without compromising on driver feel. better boulevard cruisers than two-door rocket-ships. I’m sure the more powerful petrol variants are excellent, but the 250 does such a good job, I’d personally save the cash and buy a small country instead. The 5-speed auto transmission is also brilliant, although in manual mode it sometimes disobeys the driver inputs. Unfortunately, the traction control is rather intrusive and cannot be completely turned off which is rather annoying. Inside, the Merc is a wonderful place to be. The driving

position is excellent. The dash and centre console controls are well thought out and overall visual appeal is hotter than Paris Hilton’s underpants. As we’ve come to expect, the E series has plenty of wiz-bang gadgetry, too much to mention here and most of which is now standard. However, opt for some metallic paint, an upgraded entertainment system, seat warmers and a reversing camera and you’re up for $12k extra. Not exactly a red-spot special. Worth a mention though is the all-new AIRCAP system. While the AIRSCARF blows warm air across the back of your neck, the AIRCAP works by creating a virtual roof, directing airflow over the passenger compartment. It works wonderfully and if you’re one of those tossers who loves to put the roof down and sunnies on when it’s -12 degrees, you’ll absolutely love it. The ride and handling are also exceptional. My local council is famous for speedhumps the size of Jupiter and road surfaces as rough as Uranus. But the Merc smoothes it all out brilliantly, making for a wonderfully comfortable ride without compromising on driver feel. The electronic steering is light as a feather when parking, but adjusts firmness as you up the ante giving you good confidence and response. Grip and roadholding is also

Inside, the Merc is a wonderful place to be. The driving position is excellent. The dash and centre console controls are well thought out and overall visual appeal is hotter than Paris Hilton’s underpants. very good and the twisty stuff can be approached with relative confidence for an open air chassis. Outside, the 2-door version of the E series is seriously sexy. Some might say it looks slightly

feminine and I must admit, as part of ‘thorough testing’, I had four gents in the car with the roof down all wearing singlets for a trip to the gym. I’m sure many a person thought we were heading for Mardi Gras instead. Visually though, it’s as beautiful as a J-LO butt cheek and draws attention for all the right reasons. Overall, I’m a big fan of the E Cab. It oozes elegance and is a wonderful way to experience open-top cruising. The equivalent Audi A5 or BMW 3 series are both significantly faster and perhaps, for the price, the Merc is a little under-optioned. But, all the super-important stuff like the engine, handling, comfort and looks are absolutely spot on. I love it. Now, I wonder if the dealership accepts stone Visa?

At a glance Type

Mercedes-Benz E 250 CDI Cabriolet

Transmission

5-Speed Automatic

Drive

Rear

Seats

Tare Mass

(kg) 1815

Engine Size

(cc) 2143

Cylinders

Power

150kW @ 4200rpm

Torque

500Nm @ 1600-1800rpm

Acceleration 0-100Km/h

(secs) 7.8

Fuel Cons. (Combined)

(L/100km) 6.2

Price

From $108,950

TECHNO MCN

OCTOBER 2010 • VOL 1, ISSUE 08

Music takes stab at 3D A

t the beginning of the re-emergence of 3-D, the focus was on film, with movies like Avatar paving the way for the technology to become an integral part of the cinema experience. Soon TV followed, with sporting events like the World Cup featured in 3-D, and companies such as Sony and Samsung rolling out 3-D televisions. Now, the music world is making sure it isn’t left behind in the 3-D revolution. Justin Bieber and the Black

Eyed Peas are planning to release 3-D movie-concerts, while the music video for Shakira’s World Cup anthem, “Waka Waka (This Time for Africa),” had a version in 3-D. Even acts like Sia and the Broken Bells are producing 3-D clips. “It’s not the ‘80s 3-D, like, the way people think of 3-D. It changes the art form of storytelling. It’s pretty amazing. It’s a whole new freaking jump-off,” said the Peas’ leader will.i.am. Oscar-winning director James Cameron, whose groundbreaking Avatar has be-

come the top-grossing movie in history, says 3-D’s spillover to music will find success. “Music videos in 3-D, it’s natural, that’s great,” he said. Cameron’s production company, Pace, will produce the Peas’ upcoming project. Will.i.am says 3-D music content will alter the way we watch music videos and concerts - and record labels have taken note. JeanBaptise Duprieu, senior director at Sony Music International, says the company will “produce a lot of 3-D content this year.”

Duprieu says when he presented Shakira’s “Waka Waka” video to Sony staffers, they felt a sense of closeness to the Latin sensation. “The reaction was, ‘Wow, we feel so much closer to the artist ... and really immersed (in) what’s going on,”’ Duprieu recalled. “So I think generally the impression is a better connection and a more sort of real vibrance going on.” The Peas performed a 3-D concert in New York’s Times Square in March, and other

The Black Eyed Peas have taken to 3d technology

While 3D glasses are typically cumbersome, the technology is increasingly popular

musicians like Miley Cyrus, the Jonas Brothers and Kenny Chesney have released 3-D concerts. International singers Kylie Minogue and Sia have also filmed some of their recent live shows in 3-D. Veteran rockers U2 did so in 2006 on their Vertigo tour. Peter Shapiro, co-founder of 3ality Digital and producer for 2008’s concert film U2 3D, says the music film helped pave the way for more like it. But he adds there are plenty of challenges with creating good 3-D material for the music world. “If it’s not done well and the cuts don’t match, you can hurt people’s eyes,” he said. “3-D likes to be slower than 2-D. So if you’re watching TV ... 3-D lends itself to feeling like you’re there. You want to forget that you’re watching a recorded image.” Cameron says 3-D music content will find more successful in clips that won’t have too much action going on. “It’s not that 3-D works against you when you cut fast, it’s just that you don’t have time for your eye to lock in 3-D so you’re not getting the value out

of it,” Cameron said. “But some music videos are long, sustained takes - so that’s the kind that will work the best.” Duprieu agrees, explaining that Sony plans to film 3-D content with its classical musicians - including a recent recital with pianist Lang Lang. “You would think classical music is pretty static and you would not feel that much stuff going on, but actually because of the depth of 3-D, you really actually enhance the listening experience and connection to the music by having that shot in 3-D,” he said. “It can actually be overwhelming to have too many cameras and too many different angles,” he added. Outside the Shakira clip, others have since produced 3-D music videos and content. Guitar Center Sessions, a program on DirecTV Inc., features live 3-D performances, including recent shows with Peter Gabriel and Jane’s Addiction. A representative for the channel confirmed that there are plans to shoot about 15 more shows before the end of the year. AAP

France launches warnings to web pirates

rench internet providers have begun sending email warnings to users caught illegally dowloading films and music under a new anti-piracy law, authorities say. The High Authority for Dissemination of Works and Protection of Rights on the Internet (Hadopi) said the first warning emails had been sent warning suspects that they will face legal action if the piracy continues. The internet piracy watchdog Hadopi, set up in 2009 to fight piracy and promote legal online sales, catches users by obtaining the IP number that identifies individual computers on a network. “Attention, your internet connection has been used to commit legally-noted acts that could constitute a breach of the law,” begins the lengthy email that the suspects then receive. If the piracy recurs within

six months, the internet user receives a second email, followed by a registered letter. After a third infraction, their internet connection can be cut for up to a year and a fine

“I was always confident justice would prevail because I knew, as I said from the outset, that I had done nothing wrong. imposed. The specialist IT journal PcInpact reported that the first warnings had been sent to subscribers of two major internet service providers, Numericable and Bouygues Telecom, while

Still one of the most popular sites on the internet - The Pirate Bay

SFR and Orange were due to follow this week. The law is being touted as an example for other countries

and the best way to protect artists’ income, but critics see the threat of having internet connections cut as a breach of hu-

man rights. “Instead of developing legal options as promised, Hadopi is going straight to slapping peo-

ple down,” said Edouard Barreiro of the consumers’ association UFC-Que Choisir. AAP

MCN delhi 2010 Highlights

Australian sprinter Simon Patmore celebrates with his gold medal following his Commonwealth Games Mens’s T46 100m final win

Golden Mom Thomas Pichler of Australia (R), Reiss Beckford of England (C) and Ashish Kumar of India (L) pose during the medal ceremony after winning the gold, silver and bronze respectively in the Artistic Gymnastics Men’s Floor Final

Ivan Popov of Australia (top) celebrates defeating Talaram Mamman of Nigeria in the men’s 120 kg wrestling final at the Indira Gandhi sports complex. Popov took gold.

Australia’s Georgia Bonora competes in the Women’s individual gymnastics artistic fina

Australia’s Anna Meares (right) who took the gold and Kaarle McCulloch who took the silver hold up their medals for the Women’s 500m time trial track cycling event

OctoBER 2010 • VOL 1, ISSUE 08 photos: Getty images, AAP Megan Dunn of Australia kisses her gold medal after winning the Womens Scratch race at the IG Sports Complex

(L-R) Singapore’s bronze medalist Aqilah Sudhir, Australia’s gold medalist Alethea Sedgman and Singapore’s silver medalist Xiang We Jasmine Ser pose at the awards ceremony for the women’s single 50 metre 3 position shooting final

ments

From L to R : Parasport Shot Put athletes New Zealand’s Jess Hamill (silver) Australia Louise Ellery and England Gemma Prescott (bronze) pose with their medals on the podium of the Parasport shot put women final event of the Track and Field competition

Australia’a Alicia Coutts reacts after winning the Women’s 100m Freestyle final during the XIX Commonwealth Games at the Dr SPM Aquatics Complex

Megan Dunn of Australia celebrates winning the Womens Scratch race at the IG Sports Complex

Kyle Richardson, Eamon Sullivan, Tommaso D’orsogna and James Magnussen of Australia pose with their gold medals during the medal ceremony for the Men’s 4x100m Freestyle Final at the Dr. S.P. Mukherjee Swimming Complex

Australian swimmer and gold medalist Emily Seebohm and Gemma Spofforth of England (left) during the medal ceremony following the final of the women’s 100m backstroke final at the S.P.M Aquatics Complex

MCN SPORTS PHOTOS

OCTOBER 2010 • VOL 1, ISSUE 08

Horoscope

15 October18 November 2010

Aries March 21 - April 20

Taurus April 21 - May 21

Gemini May 22 - June 21

Cancer June 22 - July 23

Leo July 24 - August 23

Virgo August 24 - September 23

Libra September 24 - October 23

Scorpio October 24 - November 22

Sagittarius November 23-December 21

Capricorn December 22 - January 20

Aquarius January 21 - February 19

Pisces February 20 - March 20

Relationships are always opening new doors to understanding. But this month is special. It teaches you that no-one can ‘make’ you feel anything, that choice is yours. Relationships are ultimately strengthened by an open and honest approach. Say what you feel, and don’t save it for the eulogy. When we are afraid to express our inner feelings, (or even why we feel) we are pre-judging not only another’s reaction, but also our own.

What’s so tough about honoring your commitments and also enjoying your social life? It’s tough when you can’t separate the two That can have you thinking about security, when you should be enjoying the warmth of company or the frivolity of the moment? Or your mind can be wandering when it should be focused on the job. The solution is easy – it’s called living in the now. We are all guilty of the disconnect, but your relationship opportunities are too great to squander.

You don’t just want to do something – you want to do it to perfection. That’s because you’re pursuing something that you’re seriously good at anyway – or something that you sincerely care about. Naturally somewhere you have to draw the line. Where that does perfection lay. A bit like the artist judging his or her own work. If you’re easy enough on yourself, you’ll stay inspired and still create your own masterpiece.

If you could make a rule for now, it would simply be act on things immediately. Procrastination, aptly dubbed the true art of keeping up with yesterday, will destroy future opportunity. If you truly cannot do something now, then nominate a specific time that you can – get the diary organised. You have some excellent signals for taking relationships to a better level for starters.

This time can find you busy in your own neighborhood. Bearing responsibilities, or acting in official capacities also allows you to touch base with new contacts. Even at the keyboard, you’re probably paying more attention to work than recreation. Communication and accountability go hand in hand, which is excellent for researchers, writers and contractual negotiations. Welcome breakthroughs in persistent health concerns.

What you think you need and what you actually need may be worlds apart. Take note of the Dalai Lama’s advice that he doesn’t need a temple for a spiritual life. The real progress for you comes through sticking to the essentials? You can be diverted by the superfluous if you don’t prioritize. Other people may interrupt your progress, but only if you play along. Steer clear of the psychic vampires, whose real answer lies in helping themselves.

Right now you see limitations. And you are meant to, as confines establish boundaries to work within. Remember there are only nine numbers in our numerical system, and yet they multiply out to infinity. Establish a firm set of ground rules. And be as honest with others as you are with yourself in the process. Guidelines are vital, and this is not time for pussyfooting around egos, which only worsens a situation.

There is enough in the world for all our needs, but obviously not enough for everyone’s greed. Something touches your heart now and echoes that universal truth of what goes around comes around. Just as important is that which you give can never be taken away. Trust to charity, as you and they will feel better about it. Discover a new sense of freedom through release.

It was Oscar Wilde who wrote, ‘We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars’. In fact the cost of your dream is probably a lot less than the cost of not having one at all. Right now the planets connect with your house of hope and wishes, and you should be joining them. Doing so can bring others on board in a most mysterious manner.

Who’s judging you more than you are? The planets, and current events, have no concern for your reputation – but they insist in playing a role, which shapes your character. The roller coaster ride is unveiling new options, breaking the patterns of stagnation, and separating your reputation from your true needs. Do what makes you a better person. Some catch-ups with old friends early on can be putting a smile on your face and theirs.

Churches, courts and congressmen spend a lot of time debating what truth really is. No closer to an answer, they become intolerantly bunkered in the battlefield of their quest. It’s time to leave your obsessions behind. Life is asking you to rise above cultural compliance, toward a broader overview. Objectivity is the real rainbow here. Expansive contacts or travel play their part in your current awakening.

Ruminating over what we haven’t got sometimes has a useful reflexive purpose. Desire creates need and we all know that necessity is the true mother of invention. What you haven’t got is propelling you – and you’re probably not the only one thinking this way. Inspiration may come from afar, or via a study buddy. Siblings can offer solutions, in an improved week for job seekers.

For solutions, visit our webpage www.mc-news.com.au

By Ed Tamplin | (02) 95341081 | www.edtamplin.com

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Animal Orchestra,163 Grattan St,Carlton Bouverie Cafe,154 Bouverie St,Carlton Briscola Cafe,157 Pelham St,Carlton Caf Itch Carlton,Shop 169 Elgin St,Carlton Princes Hill,Rear 270 Mcpherson St,Carlton North Birdie Num Nums Cafe,745 Nicholson St,Carlton North Cafe Alleri,400 Rathdowne St,Cartlon North Medical Centre,841 Rathdowne St,North Carlton

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Iga X-Press,35-41 Lonsdale St, Cbd IGA X-PRESS, 84 Flinders St, CBD 7 Eleven,37 Swanston St, Cbd Iga X-Press,370 Queen St, Cbd 7 Eleven,388 Bourke St, Cbd 7 Eleven,391 Swanston St, Cbd Iga Supa,399 Bourke St, Cbd City Baths General Practice,420 Swanston St, Cbd 7 Eleven,43-45 Elizabeth St, Cbd Living Lean,441 St Kilda Rd, Cbd 7 Eleven,446 Collins St, Cbd 7 Eleven,463 Elizabeth St, Cbd Collins St Pharmacy&Newsagency,470 Collins St, Cbd FernWood Female Fitness Centres,475 Flinders La, Cbd Little Lonsdale Newsagency,485 Latrobe St, Cbd CAV Innovation Centre,5/ 21 Degraves St, Cbd 7 Eleven,50 Queen St, Cbd Mitty’s Authorised Newsagency,53 Bourke St, Cbd Bourke Place Newsagency,600 Bourke St, Cbd Body & Health Creation,601 - 603 Elizabeth St, Cbd United Network Group,606/ 1 Queens Rd, Cbd Flinders City Newsagency,65 Francis St, Cbd IGA X-Press,84 Flinders St, Cbd IGA X-Press,85 Queen St, Cbd IGA X-Press,90-96 Spencer St, Cbd Coles Supermarket,Cnr Elizabeth & Flinders Sts, Cbd 7 Eleven, 281 Cnr. Swanston And Lonsdale St, Cbd City Health,Druids House,407 Swanston, Cbd Central Internet Cafe,Grnd Flr 279 La Trobe St, Cbd Docklands Gym,Grnd Flr, WTC Siddeley St, Cbd Birdseye Dental Group,L 20 15 Collins St, Cbd The Gymnasium, L1/ 242 Exhibition St, Cbd Elounge Internet & Network,L1/9 Elizabeth St, Cbd City Chiropractic Clinic,L 4, 407- 409 Swanston St, Cbd

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Coles Supermarket,Gd L Mall, 211 Latrobe St, Cbd Net Please Internet Cafe,L 1/ 207 Swanson St, Cbd Mc Internet,Lvl1/ 276 Russel St, Cbd Olympic Park Sports Medicine Centre,Olympic Blv, Cbd Global Gossip Australia Pty Ltd,1/ 440 Elizabeth St, Cbd N2c,Shop 100, Mid City Arcade, Cbd 7 Eleven,Shop 2 104-110 Exhibition St, Cbd 7 Eleven,Shop 2, 620 Bourke St, Cbd Nauru House Newsagency,Shop 3 / 80 ColliNs St, Cbd 7 Eleven,Shop 67 - 211 Latrobe St, Cbd Food-Way Express,G43 Union House Swanston St, Cbd St James Newsagency,Shp 3/ 121 William St, Cbd City West Newsagency,Shp 9/ 600 Collins St, Cbd Q Mart,Shp1/ 453 Elizabeth St, Cbd Customs Lane Newsagency,Shp4/ 15 William St, Cbd Uptown Newsagency,Shp7b/ 161 Collins St, Cbd Subway Authorised Newsagency, 8a/ Degraves St,Cbd 7 Eleven,Spencer St, Spencer St, Cbd Think Chiropractic,Suite 136,1 Queens Rd, Cbd Paramount Medical,Suite 4 - 5, 108 Bourke St, Cbd Melbourne Martial Arts 1-4 Banana Alley Flinders St, Cbd Aj’s Terrace,45 William St, Cbd Alfred’s Place Cafe,90 Collins St, Cbd All Saints Cafe,636 St Kilda Rd, Cbd Aroma On St Kilda,Ste5/ 456 St Kilda Rd, Cbd Art Deco Cafe,18 Queen St, Cbd Bambini Barrista Pty Ltd,Shp 7/ 530 Little Colins St, Cbd Barbarino’s Wong,474 St Kilda Rd, Cbd Barista Cafe,Shop 11 242 Exhibition St, Cbd Barista Espress Equitable Place,16 Equitable Pl,Cbd Base Camp Kafe,390 Little Bourke St,Cbd Basement @ 350 Latrobe,Shp 43/ 350 La Trobe St,Cbd Basic Bites,26 Hardware La,Cbd Be-Hive Cafe Bar,459 Collins St,Cbd

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Beetroot,123 Hardware St,Cbd Bel Air Caffe,1 Queens Rd,Cbd Bellini,100 Queen St,Cbd Bite,505 St Kilda Rd,Cbd Blu Point Cafe,336 Russell St,Cbd Blue Moose Cafe The,436 St Kilda Rd,Cbd The Brazilian Bean,Ground Floor 440 Collin St,Cbd Brother Baba Budan,359 Little Bourke St,Cbd Cafe 123,123 Lonsdale St,Cbd Cafe 201,201 Spring St,Cbd Cafe 294,294 RusselL St,Cbd Cafe Allegra,574 St Kilda Rd, Cbd Lifestyle Fitness Centre,276 Russell St,Cdb Victoria Park Pharmacy,146 Smith St,Collingwood Iga Friendly Grocers,199- 201 Johnston St,Collingwood Smith St Newsagency,212 Smith St,Collingwood Maternal Health Centres,253 Hoddle St,Collingwood 7 Eleven,286 Smith St,Collingwood Melbourne Asian News,300 Wellington St,Collingwood Headline Newsagents,35 Emma St,Collingwood BP,40 Johnston St,Collingwood Shell/Coles Express,Blanche St,Collingwood Neighbourhood House,Gd Fr 253 Hoddle St,Collingwood BP,Lot 2001 Princes Hwy,Collingwood Aroma Cafe,73 Langridge St,Collingwood Chiropractic Centre,22a St. Mangos La,Docklands Costco Wholesale,383 Footscray Rd,Docklands IGA X-Press,54 River Esp,Docklands IGA,753 Bourke St,Docklands Ymca Docklands,Lvl 4/ 100 Harbour Esp,Docklands 7 Eleven, 99 Spencer St,Docklands Docklands Internet Cafe,,Waterview Wlk,Docklands Banc Cafe,National Bank Head,Docklands

E Melb, Elwood, Fitzroy 177. 7 Eleven,142 Wellington Pde,East Melb 178. 7 Eleven,23-29 Victoria St , East Melb

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