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WHAT’S NEWS, BACK TO BUSINESS: MEET YOUR COUNCIL
WHAT’S ON, SPOTLIGHT ON LOCAL TRADERS GET TO KNOW YOUR COUNCILLORS
WHAT’S NOW
CITY EMBRACES AUTUMN p 5 to 7 p 11
Stonnington
The jewel of
Stonnington Prahran Square, a place for everyone
– p3
AUTUMN 2021 stonnington.vic.gov.au
STONNINGTON NEWS / p 2 AUTUMN 2021
SHARE YOUR IDEAS
TO HELP SHAPE YOUR LOCAL NEIGHBOURHOOD
From March to May, visit connectstonnington.vic.gov.au
to share your views on important projects.
» Municipal Health and Wellbeing » Neighbourhood Activity Centres:
Plan: tell us what can we do to help us develop a planning framework
create a healthier community. for our local shopping strips.
» South Yarra Village Square: share » Active Transport: help us understand
your vision for a village square in what we can do to improve safety,
the heart of Chapel Street. accessibility and connectivity for
A word from
pedestrians and cyclists.
» Development Contributions Plan:
share your views on a plan for » Thomas Oval Dog Park: share your
developers to contribute to views on a draft concept to inform
capital projects. the final dog park design.
the Mayor
Use your voice to shape our future.
New wall
Your voice can shape the future of your neighbourhood. builds on
As I am relatively new to Council, I can collaborate with our residents,
safety
still vividly contrast what I know now businesses, and community leaders A new retaining wall at
versus what I knew before. I didn’t to make sure that we are delivering on Sir Robert Menzies Reserve in
previously appreciate the full breadth the needs and desires of our current Malvern will improve structural
of the important social and economic and future communities. stability and enhance safety.
work Council does in our community
So when Stonnington seeks your The old retaining wall is being
– for our children, our youth, our
opinion on ideas – please participate in replaced with a sturdier two-tier
vulnerable, our sports groups, our
the discussion. Tell us about the hopes, construction with an open-concrete
elderly, our lonely, our arts, and our
desires, and future you want to see in design that allows for more greenery.
businesses. I also didn’t realise how
your community. Tell us about the gap
much Council wanted to hear from me Construction has started and is
between what you see now and what
as a resident, for me to give feedback on expected to take around six
you want to see. Tell us about what you
ideas and to help find opportunities to months to complete.
think we need to act on now to make
enhance my community.
sure we thrive into the future. Tell us As part of the project, we are
Going forward you will begin to notice what you love. Tell us what would make improving landscaping in and
a change in the frequency and way that you even more proud to live here. around the wall and within
Stonnington asks you for your ideas the next few months will be
and input into the decisions of Council. Cr Kate Hely inviting you to help inform the
We will be looking for new ways to Mayor City of Stonnington landscaping design.
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Engagement Policy to put into organisation Good Shepherd. footpath reconstuctions, and violence, increase the strength and
place when, why and how we drainage upgrades. confidence of our more vulnerable
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Find out more at COVID-19-updates community to address homelessness,
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2021.
and promote awareness of mental
This is a great win for health and wellbeing.
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stonnington.vic.gov.au p3 / STONNINGTON NEWS
Creating a
vision for
Stonnington
Council has embarked on
one of its biggest community
engagement projects as we
develop our first Community
Vision 2040 and new four-year
Council Plan.
We invited you to share your thoughts
and ideas about the future you want
for your community and what you
want our city to look and feel like.
This feedback will be used to help
shape Council’s strategic direction,
Prahran Square
service priorities and decision-making
over the next five, ten and 20 years.
PRAHRAN After starting the conversation in
– cultural heart
September 2020, we relaunched in
SQUARE February with engagement activities
AWARDED FOR that asked:
“Imagine Stonnington in 2040. Consider
of Stonnington
CONSTRUCTION what may have changed that makes
you feel proud, inspired, and connected
EXCELLENCE to your community. With this in mind,
what is your vision for Stonnington to
Builder of Prahran Square, Kane be the best place to live, work, study
Constructions has been announced and play for all in 2040?”
Surrounded by hundreds of businesses, cafés, bars, restaurants,
winner of the Excellence in
fashion and homewares, health and lifestyle services, Opportunities to share your feedback
Civil Construction Award at the
Prahran Square is your go-to for food, shopping and fun. 2020 Master Builders Excellence included:
in Construction Awards. » completing our online survey or
posting on our ideas board
Park conveniently at the Square, then Want to bring your furry friend? Since opening in December 2019,
Prahran Square has grown in » attending a webinar with
make your way to the central seating Prahran Square is dog-friendly, equipped
popularity and has fast become a Stonnington Mayor Cr Kate Hely
area, shaded by bright sun umbrellas, with a doggie drinking station and free
and Chief Executive Officer
next to a public water fountain; this animal waste bags, so pop a lead on place for the community to gather,
Jacqui Weatherill
is a great space to take a load off. your pooch and bring them with you. relax, celebrate and enjoy their
Or bring a picnic and enjoy the view neighbourhood. » participating in our online targeted
from the elevated lawn area. workshops, and
For the latest updates, go to Council congratulates
This vibrant, cultural hub plays host » speaking with our consultation crew
prahransquare.com.au Kane Constructions for their
to a range of public events and activities in our parks and public spaces.
well-deserved award.
– check out the calendar on the @prahransquare We thank everyone who provided
Prahran Square website for the latest feedback.
updates on what’s happening. Read more at
@prahran_square
stonnington.vic.gov.au/kane
The Square is also home to the newly-
relocated Prahran Square Library and @prahran_square NEXT STEPS:
Stonnington Services and Visitor Hub. SHAPING
STONNINGTON
PEOPLE’S PANEL
As part of the next stage of
our engagement program
we’re putting together a
panel of community members
to consider the ideas and
priorities identified by our
wider community.
An independent consultant
will choose from people who
register, to create a panel that
broadly represents our diverse
community (considering
Outdoor dining We’ve worked with local eateries to If you live near an outdoor dining site,
a balance of suburbs, ages,
genders, social and cultural
revolution hits
create a COVID-safe outdoor dining you own a neighbouring business or
backgrounds).
experience – with extended footpath you’re someone who just loves visiting
Stonnington trading for more than 100 venues,
50 roadside dining zones using
our bars, cafés and restaurants – let us
know what you think of Stonnington’s
The panel will review background
information and deliberate
on-street car bays, and we partially outdoor dining revolution. with each other to develop a
Over the past couple of months closed Greville Street in Prahran and draft Community Vision for
we’ve joined Melbourne’s Beatty Avenue in Armadale to activate Stonnington, which Council
Tell us before 31 March at
outdoor dining revolution a full on-street dining experience. will respond to.
stonnington.vic.gov.au/
and supported our local We’d now like to hear from you – what outdoordining to help
hospitality businesses work worked, what didn’t and what you’d inform future outdoor Find further information on
within COVID-19 restrictions. like to see more of in future. dining programs our website
STONNINGTON NEWS / p 4 AUTUMN 2021
Stonnington celebrates service relocations
Two Council services: The SSVH is a one-stop shop for The Prahran Square Library is open
Stonnington Services customer services, Council services, Monday to Saturday. Members can
visitor information and meetings, browse, borrow and read from popular
and Visitor Hub (SSVH) and
and is open for business at the collections, collect reservations, use
Prahran Square Library Chatham Street end of Prahran Square. free Wi-Fi and Click and Collect.
officially opened to the Come and visit us and experience the There’s also an after-hours chute
public at Prahran Square new, fresh face of customer services so you can return books any time
on 25 February. and our new opening hours. of the day or night.
For further information, Visit the Library at the north end
≤ The SSVH and Prahran Square Library
have been operating at their new location call 8290 1333 of Prahran Square, online at
since December last year, with the opening stonnington.vic.gov.au/library
of both services at a launch officiated by
or call 8290 3344
City of Stonnington Mayor Cr Kate Hely
THE We are proposing to introduce a
Development Contributions Plan to
developments where new floor
space is added.
PLAN FOR
the Stonnington Planning Scheme,
which requires developers to pay a We have identified an extensive
contribution towards essential city list of infrastructure projects from
FUTURE infrastructure such as roads, footpaths, our 10-Year Capital Works Program
drainage and community facilities, that could be funded under the
contribution plan.
GROWTH
for example upgrades to the Prahran
Aquatic Centre. As our population grows, so does
Under a DCP each contribution is spent demand on our city’s infrastructure
within the area the new development and this plan aims to ensure
Under a new plan to help is being built, to ensure that existing new developments make a fair
provide for the needs and future residents benefit. contribution to our community.
of our growing city, The plan would apply to all new The DCP planning scheme amendment
developers would provide residential dwellings (not renovations (known as Amendment C296) is
a monetary contribution to or replacement of an existing home) open for community feedback from
to infrastructure upgrades as well as commercial and industrial 25 February until 31 March.
and community facilities.
Visit connectstonnington.vic.gov.au/dcp-c296ston to find out more
about the process and to make your submission
#
Stay
Take a What’s on Local
in Stonnington
walk on the
arty side
What’s on at Chapel Off Chapel
With an array of exciting and diverse musical
acts – stripped back, up close and personal,
acts include Nai Palm – the enigmatic singer,
composer and frontwoman of future-jazz
luminaries Hiatus Kaiyote has earned the
respect and admiration of soul music royalty,
including Erykah Badu, Questlove and Prince.
chapeloffchapel.com.au
Sounds of Stonnington Symphony
Our public art walk will take you The Pipes emerge from the concrete
to create a uniquely immersive sound Featuring newly commissioned arrangements
on a trail of discovery where you’ll
and visual experience. of contemporary pieces conducted by
go on a journey of outdoor art
Roy Theaker and performed by the
right here in Stonnington. Continue along Chapel Street, discover Stonnington Symphony Orchestra.
Weave your way around our great city, Stonnington’s most recent acquisition,
This special pre-recorded series will be
and view a rich collection of public art, Helen O’Connor’s King’s Way Mesh – a
piped into parks every Thursday to Sunday
with works by prominent artists from canopy of intricate mesh by the former
in March, between 11am and 6pm.
Australia and overseas. There are Thurley designer, sitting atop King Street.
13 artworks peppered throughout Heading south, sneak a peek at Peter More at stonnington.vic.gov.au
the locale, and the best way to take Cole’s That’s Life, nestled in beside
them in is on foot. Here are just a few Windsor Station. Cole’s playful sculpture
of the works you’ll encounter on this is currently being refurbished to ensure
Plays in the park
artistic adventure. it’s enjoyed for many years to come. Stonnington Arts and Cultural grant recipient and
community favourite, Melbourne Shakespeare
Begin your expedition at Prahran Square, See if you can spot all the artworks Company, is back with its new production of
look up to see Fiona Foley’s Murnalong including works by David Bromley, Jamie Shakespeare’s classic, The Winter's Tale.
(2019), the shiny aluminum bees clinging North and Kathy Temin. Take the Public
to their blue wall. Meanwhile, RAMUS Art Walk in two parts – it’s approximately The family-friendly COVID-safe performance
Illumination’s vividly blue LED light and four kilometres to complete. season is on at Central Park – 6, 7, 8, 13, 14 and
sound sculptures 20 March.
Find out more and buy tickets at
Visit explorestonnington.vic.gov.au for the trail map and plot your course melbourneshakespeare.com
p5 / BACK TO BUSINESS – SPOTLIGHT ON LOCAL TRADERS
SPOTLIGHT:
Local
traders in
Stonnington
Stonnington is
renowned locally and
internationally for its
enviable business
offerings such as fashion
and homewares, health,
wellbeing and lifestyle;
world-class dining
experiences in our local
restaurants, cafés, bars,
pubs, and popular
nightlife culture.
INSIDE
IS A SNAPSHOT
OF WHAT’S ON
OFFER NOW
STONNINGTON NEWS / p 6
HIGH STREET ARMADALE BUSINESS ASSOCIATION TOORAK VILLAGE TRADERS ASSOCIATION
JOYFUL WE ARE THE JAMES THE FRENCH
PILATES OTHERS VIVIAN ROTISSERIE
Joyful Pilates in Armadale is a happy We Are The Others is a fashion James Vivian is a boutique The amazing rotisseries you see
place, where clients love coming to store for women who seek style Dermal Therapies clinic based all over Paris and France are what
do Pilates and ‘just be’ in the space. and comfort. in Toorak and specialising in sparked Denis Hagger’s imagination
Eagerly turning up to sessions early, Opened in November 2020, the
advanced skincare treatments to create something similar in
‘clients just soak in the atmosphere store stocks carefully selected brands and cosmeceutical skincare. Toorak Village.
of the studio and the joyful feel-good sourced from long-term suppliers, to According to his Instagram profile it’s “I feel my point of difference is being
energy the studio has to offer’ says meet customer needs. Owners Phil and ‘The best little pore house in Toorak’. different. I’ve tried to create something
Managing Director Ally Castran. Tania Thompson, founded the store His degree-qualified Dermal therapist with a certain romanticism, something
in Armadale. staff of eight believe customer service that doesn’t copy one’s neighbours,
Opened in November 2020, Castran, a
qualified exercise scientist and graphic “It’s one of the best shopping strips is core to their success. something slightly out of the ordinary,
designer, says she merged her passion in Australia, with a great mix of local but not too different as not be accepted
Starting out as The Travelling Peelsman,
for helping people with movement/ and international retailers making it by the locals,” says Denis.
a mobile chemical peeling service across
exercise in a carefully designed space. very global.” Melbourne and Sydney, it was a chance Denis’ store is so far removed from
The studio’s architecture, lighting, With more than 30 years’ experience facial treatment James received 15 years a conventional chicken shop. Clean,
furniture as well as class styles have in the fashion industry, Tania sources ago that saw him move away from a white and stainless steel play host
been specifically designed to spark clothes she loves to wear, not necessarily degree and passion in music to all things to glass-fronted refrigeration and a
joy and make people feel happy. following trends but clothes that she skin care. glassed-in chicken preparation area
knows people will enjoy wearing. without a baine-marie in sight.
When you visit the studio you’ll be James relocated to Toorak as he noticed
looked after by one of the 15 qualified When you walk into the store, it feels he was predominately driving around “The star of the show is their French
staff in Pilates and fitness, physiotherapy, very homely and welcoming. You’ll be this area, and needed somewhere rotisserie,” says Denis.
exercise science and osteopathy. greeted by one of the four in-store staff convenient for his customers. He liked
Their carry bags also stand out
who are happy to assist you with the the village vibe, the strong commitment
“We wanted to create a space which had attracting ‘how very Chanel’ comments
most popular products including to community and support for small
a positive impact on people’s health as from locals.
organic basics, unique prints and business in Stonnington.
well as their overall mood, outlook and Establishing The French Rotisserie in
crystal and homeware offerings. “As a small business, and one that
wellbeing. We hope people leave our Toorak Village is, in a way, returning to
studio feeling fitter, but also inspired Moving the business to Stonnington remains small intentionally, we rely
his roots. Denis started his first highly
and more joyful,” said Castran. was easy for the Thompsons, having solely on word-of-mouth to connect
successful business, Toorak Tarts in the
lived in the area for many years. us to our community. Our clients are
New clients to the studio are encouraged Village, a block away from the current
Familiar with the local clientele, our business cards and their fresh faces
to experience a Joyful Beginner class location, almost 40 years ago.
it was the mix of stores they wanted do the talking for us,” says James.
first – to learn and feel comfortable To ensure the finest product available,
to be associated with, as they feel “I’d like to think it’s our commitment to
with the equipment and movements. he spent months researching the
these offered something different. clients – not just when they’re on our
“Our experienced trainers take the Victorian poultry market and found
treatment beds, but also long after they
time to get to know you before you 1056 High Street, Armadale a grower who produces truly organic
leave – that has clients comfortable to
progress onto other classes. However, free-range birds – hormone free,
recommend us to their friends and family.”
our high intensity Joyful Sweat class wearetheothers.com.au antibiotic free and preservative
The Signature Dermal Therapy free birds.
is very popular.”
treatment is the most sought-after
“Once you try one of our fully brined
2a service according to James. It is a
Kingsway, Armadale personalised treatment.
free-range chickens I think you’ll find
it difficult to eat another battery hen
joyfulpilates.com.au As James puts it, “It’s a facial on steroids from a supermarket,” says Denis.
that can be completely non-invasive
Having only opened for a short time,
with no down time or we can turn it
he’s found a great deal of his customer
right up to really get stuck into the skin.”
base comes from Stonnington, but he
Toorak When asked about the best advice
in business he received, he replies,
had no idea there were so many.
Village “Not following my gut has never ended
well for me and while I’ve made many
472 Toorak Road, Toorak
Sculpture mistakes following my gut, it’s when
I don’t that I find myself in a position
thefrenchrotisserie.com.au
Exhibition where I cannot truly learn and grow
from my actions.”
Take a stroll through Toorak The boutique is elegantly designed
Village from 1 May to 13 June with a JV design stamp over it. The space
to enjoy the 20th annual is bold, with colourful furniture and
sculpture exhibition, popping walls covered with James’ favourite
up in shop fronts and along the Australian artists.
Toorak Road footpath.
L1/2D Wallace Avenue, Toorak
jamesvivian.co
Find out more at toorakvillage.com.au/sculpture-collection
p7 / BACK TO BUSINESS – SPOTLIGHT ON LOCAL TRADERS
CHAPEL STREET PRECINCT ASSOCIATION GLENFERRIE ROAD MALVERN BUSINESS ASSOCIATION
HONEYBEE LASAGNA-LAB LENZO STAN’S
AND BLOSSOM DELI
Honeybee and Blossom opened in They’re two bubbly, loud and Lenzo is in the business of It’s hard to walk past without
July 2020 and stocks a large range of quirky Italians, Mattia and parties including private and stopping by and trying a signature
dried flowers from a mix of Australian Allessio, who opened the corporate parties, building roast chook sandwich and a coffee
grown, naturally dried flowers and Lasagna-Lab in Windsor in brand activations, and running from Stan’s.
imported preserved flowers. January 2020, before COVID-19. a Lenzo Concept Store online
The groovy coffee and sandwich shop
and in store in Malvern.
Using premium quality, fresh, local One open-minded, passionate chef, has a beautiful window looking out
and seasonal flowers wherever possible, plus one overall mastered host, “You can purchase everything you onto Stanhope Street and a great fit-out.
sole trader Kim Laurie custom designs equals an al dente partnership, need for your party in the one place
Opened in mid-December 2020, with
arrangements, and gift boxes decorated according to their website. in the newly-opened store. They
a staff of four, Alex Gavioli Director
with dried flowers and filled with fragrant do invitations, cakes, as well as the
Having known each other for more of the Deli (originally from Brisbane),
soaps, candles, incense, essential oils, decor elements for a party. If you
than 10 years, Allessio explains how, has been in Melbourne’s hospitality
body products, wine, champagne, honey don’t like party planning or don’t
“All the best ideas for Italians come scene for six years.
or chocolates. have the time, they can enlist one of
while eating.” And it must have
their party stylists to do it all for you. “I came to Melbourne for acting and
Starting work as a florist in 1994, it was been a great dinner as Lasagna-Lab
fell in love with the hospitality scene
Kim’s housemate, importer of tropical was conceived. The business started in 2014 from
managing Moby and Lenny in Albert
flowers, who helped her realise her calling. Elleni Pearce’s kitchen bench.
They offer a style of lasagna that Park,” says Alex.
“At the end of each week she’d bring home makes this business different from “It certainly has evolved over the
His experiences led him to open
leftover orchids which I loved arranging,” the rest. six years. Initially we were an events
Stan’s Deli with a focus on simplicity,
says Kim. marketplace but this grew into an
“We’re the laboratory of lasagna; quality and a relaxed atmosphere
event activation agency and now we
Having studied with the German classic Italian with a twist, and offer that allows for more genuine and
want to make a Lenzo party accessible
master florist Gregor Lersch, Kim was six varieties. Mattia is always creating conversational service.
to everyone, hence the launch of our
mesmerised by his designs, techniques some wonderful specials and Italian
concept store,” says Elleni. “I have lived in Stonnington for
and philosophical musings on floristry’s street food such as grilled mortadella
six years and love this side, but felt
art form and its integral place in our lives. with pistachio,” says Allessio. Moving the business to Malvern was
it was lacking some of the things
‘a no-brainer’ for Elleni.
Kim knows her flowers having worked With an interesting background, both I love about the hospitality scene in
as a florist in Melbourne, Brisbane, had similar paths in the hospitality “We loved the offering on Station Street Melbourne's inner north.”
and Queensland’s Hayman Island for industry, working in Italy, London – the mix of café culture, retail and
Stan’s is about starting conversations,
large events and corporate clients. She and now Melbourne. services; they are very much in line
a simple offering, with thought and
relocated her store to Stonnington for with our offering. The building was
Both have over fifteen years of intention behind every element,”
its rich history of creativity and thriving previously a wedding planning store,
experience each – Mattia as a senior says Alex.
business activity and strong flower then a cake store, and when I saw
back-of-house position in London,
appreciation culture. the For Lease sign, I just felt it was
Milan and Rome and winning
meant to be.” 248b Glenferrie Road, Malvern
Customers love how she sources locally numerous industry awards, and
stansdeli.com.au
grown, fragrant roses from the Yarra Valley, Allessio as a senior front-of-house Customers are often surprised when
the large range of dried flowers, the local working with industry greats they learn Lenzo can plan an entire
designer gift items and of course, her Marco Pierre White, Eric Cheviot party, and also provide a retail store
personalised service. and Alain Ducasse. experience.
If you wander into the store, you’ll find it They see Chapel Street as the “The store is designed to be
feels like a calming sanctuary, somewhere soon-to-be best destination in emotive, so when you walk in you
you can relax and quietly soak in the beauty Melbourne for food and wine. are surrounded by colour and a
of nature whilst inhaling the uplifting “It’s a vibrant and energetic area, variety of styled party settings.
fragrance of the aromatherapy oils. full of nice places to drink eat, The Everbloome flower bar is also
dance, shop… it’s where people a photo moment customers can’t
#
Support
2/127, Greville Street, Prahran crave new hospo ideas, it’s just cool,” go past,” says Elleni.
says Allessio. Try the party in a box; their
Local i
honeybeeandblossom.shop/
Using the best Italian ingredients, most popular service or their
porcini mushrooms and truffles from bio-degradable balloons and
Italy, home-made cashew bechamel coloured glass tabletop range
and Hello Friend vegan mozzarella, featuring candle holders and
Congratulations they offer gluten free and vegan vibrant vases. These are some of
lasagna. It’s no wonder their reviews their customers’ favourite products.
The Pound Café! are so positive.
1
The Pound Café situated at Try their popular Lasagna-misú; a Station Street, Malvern To explore more, visit
Shop 5/566 Chapel Street in classic recipe with a dust of chocolate stonnington.vic.gov.au/
lenzo.com.au
South Yarra was recently voted and some hazelnut crumble to finish. associations
Best Café in Stonnington in
the Herald Sun Best Cafés 184 High Street, Windsor
in Melbourne competition.
That deserves a coffee lasagnalab.com.au
– well done!
STONNINGTON NEWS / p 8 AUTUMN 2021
FUNDING
TO FAST
Practising
TRACK good petiquette
PRAHRAN Stonnington prides itself
on being dog-friendly but
1. Keep your dog on a lead so that
you’re in full control of your dog
PARK
and its behaviour.
what does that mean?
2. Make sure the collar and lead is
comfortable and strong enough
BUILD Artist
impression
Besides leaving a bowl of water on a
footpath, it means we understand your
to help manage any unforeseeable
situations.
dog is a member of your family who 3. Keep your dog close to you and
joins you on day trips to the beach or be aware of others to show you
People living in and around “This grant makes it possible for us park. So, we’ve made all our parks and understand what it means to be
Regent Street in Prahran will to get on with the job of delivering gardens on-leash dog-friendly zones. dog-friendly.
much-needed green space to our
soon have a new pocket-sized Drinking stations and biodegradable Not everyone is comfortable
Prahran community.
green space to enjoy, thanks waste bags are available in most around dogs – some dogs aren’t even
to a $1.3 million State “Combined with the $600,000 parks and free waste bags are available comfortable around dogs; making
Council has committed to the project, at the Stonnington City Centre at supervision and control of your
Government grant.
we will soon see a new place for local 311 Glenferrie Road, Malvern or dog is an important part of an
Awarded under round two of the residents to kick a ball, meet with Stonnington Services and Visitor Hub enjoyable outing.
State’s Local Parks Program, Regent friends or simply sit and relax,” at Prahran Square.
Remember, you must have effective
Street was one of 13 park projects said Cr Hely.
Being dog friendly is a shared hand or verbal control if you choose
across Melbourne selected for funding, This is the second Stonnington responsibility, and Council appreciates to let your dog off-leash and your
recognising the need for more green pocket-park project awarded owners taking a few simple steps dog must be supervised at all times.
space in this rapidly growing area. funding under the program. to ensure everyone is free to enjoy Or, let your pooch run free at one
City of Stonnington Mayor Cr Kate Hely our public spaces. of our 27 off-leash parks.
was delighted at the announcement o find out more, visit
T
that will fast track development of the stonnington.vic.gov.au To find out more, visit stonnington.vic.gov.au/pets or check out
pocket park. parks.vic.gov.au for their dog friendly code of conduct
Level
crossing
removals
update
Following funding by the Federal
PLANNING FOR Government, the Level Crossing
Removal Project has prepared a
OUR 20-MINUTE business case for the removal of
NEIGHBOURHOOD the Glenferrie Road and Tooronga
Road level crossings.
ACTIVITY CENTRES
With no commitment from the State
Council will soon start Government to engage the community
community consultation during the business case preparation,
Council engaged the community to
on a new framework for
better understand what’s important.
17 Stonnington neighbourhood
activity centres. What we heard is that you wanted
Activity centres are vibrant hubs,
better access, improved lighting and
safety in and around the stations and Register New Changing
ranging in size, where people work,
shop, socialise and live.
better connectivity to other modes of
transport: bus, tram and cycling, more your pets Places facility
We’re preparing place priorities for and better parking options for cyclists We have a new accessible
Did you know the Domestic
each activity centre and propose and other end-of-trip facilities and Changing Places facility and
Animals Act requires that all dogs
design guidelines relating to height, you wanted to see existing greenery you can find it at the Chatham
and cats older than three months
setback and built form for each protected and more trees and open Street end of Prahran Square.
must be microchipped and
centre. The built form guidelines spaces created.
registered with local Council? The facility, including toilet and
take into account each centre’s We’re advocating on behalf of our change room, is for people who are
unique context and location to community for the removal of the It’s also part of being a responsible
not able to use standard amenities
plan for Stonnington’s growing three remaining level crossings on the pet owner.
and features an adult-size change
population. Glen Waverley Line and asking that Registration for the 2021–22 period table, ceiling hoist and peninsular
Council will be seeking your important outcomes are delivered begins 10 April. Remember to renew toilet with room enough to move
feedback on the plans for your local as part of the process. your pet registration on time. from a wheelchair onto the toilet.
neighbourhood activity centres. A decision by the Federal Government There’s also a privacy screen and
is expected this year and we’ll continue Find out how at extra space to make things easy
to advocate. stonnington.vic.gov/pets for everyone.
For more information on the For more information, To access the facility, visit the
upcoming community consultation, email strategicplanning@ customer service desk at the
register your interest at stonnington.vic.gov.au adjoining Stonnington Services
connectstonnington.vic.gov.au/ or contact@ and Visitor Hub and ask for
activitycentres levelcrossings.vic.gov.au the key
stonnington.vic.gov.au p9 / STONNINGTON NEWS
READ ALL
ABOUT OUR
Sign up LIBRARIES
to winter PRAHRAN SQUARE
sport LIBRARY
Have you checked out our new
home in Prahran Square?
Come visit us at the north end of
Winter is just around the Get active… for free Prahran Square, call 8290 3344
corner and that means local
We offer free classes and online or check us out online at
clubs are looking for players stonnington.vic.gov.au/library
resources as part of the Active
of all abilities and ages to
Stonnington program, supporting
sign up. you to stay active and connected
NO MORE OVERDUE
Take the chill out of winter by signing in the community.
up to a local club, with lots to choose CHARGES
Classes include yoga, mums and
from including football, soccer, cricket, We’re pleased to announce we
bubs boot camp, outdoor dancing
tennis, basketball, netball, lacrosse, no longer charge for overdue
rugby, baseball, athletics and lawn bowls. and online gym classes. There is also
items at our libraries.
Clubs return for the winter season a variety of online resources such as
from 1 April with many currently in local walking and running routes for We know these charges can be
pre-season. you to download. frustrating and deter people from
using our services. We’re removing
earn more at
L the fines so every resident can access
Visit stonnington.vic.gov.au/ stonnington.vic.gov.au/active library and information resources
active/sports/sports-clubs that enrich lives and participate in
lifelong learning. READ NOW AVAILABLE
While you’ll need to return or AT ALL LIBRARIES
Young
renew any overdue items before Since its introduction in May
new ones can be borrowed, no 2019, the Read Now collection
fines will be issued. But, if an item has been a hit with our readers.
at heart is lost or more than 60 days overdue,
replacement charges will apply. The feature collection, which offers
quick access to new, popular and
Are you a young person looking Speak to a library staff member trending titles, is now expanded
for great things to be involved in? for more information. and available for borrowing. This
Our Youth Services team run means more copies, less time to
creative arts, recreation, leadership, wait, old favourites, debut authors,
skill development and fun programs fact and fiction.
for young people in Term 1. Visit any Stonnington Library to
browse the collection and pick up
your copy.
Register for programs
on 8290 7020 New home for
East Malvern
NEW Men’s Shed
HEADSPACE FOR The East Malvern Men’s Shed
is rolling out the welcome mat
PHOENIX PARK
LIBRARY IS GETTING
STONNINGTON and you’re invited to their new
A FACELIFT
home at 51A Ivanhoe Grove,
A new headspace centre is set to Malvern East. So we can better provide for
open in Stonnington in September. our library community, we’re
The East Malvern Men's Shed is
With a location yet to be announced, about maintaining good health, improving Phoenix Park Library
headspace Glen Iris, will support and the library is closed for major SCHOOL HOLIDAY
active bodies and minds by being
young people who need help with productive, contributing to building works until early May. FUN AND MORE
mental, physical and sexual health, community and connecting with These important improvements will 6 – 14 April
alcohol and other drugs or work friends. It provides a safe and busy help the library to be more accessible
and study.
Robo fun, crazy kitchen science
environment and a dose of good and accommodating for our patrons experiments, drawing workshops
Young people will be involved in old-fashioned mateship. The Men’s and include upgrades to the toilets and amazing puppet creations
designing, monitoring and evaluating Shed was awarded the City of and customer service/reception desk, are just some of the exciting
the centre’s activities and services. Stonnington’s Community Group increased reading and study spaces,
of the Year Award in 2019.
activities children can try during
A not-for-profit organisation, headspace and a refreshed children’s area.
the school holidays.
provides early intervention mental Members come from all walks of life A pop-up library service point
health services to young people aged and are united by the bond of men For adults, we have technology
is located near the adventure
12 to 25 years. doing something meaningful with webinars, history seminars, author
playground/entrance to
their time. talks, book chats and more.
City of Stonnington welcomes this Phoenix Park Community Centre.
much-needed resource to the Here you can collect reservations, Bookings required at
municipality. return items and borrow from a stonnington.vic.gov.au/
limited selection of items. library/whats-on
To learn more, visit For more information, email
semphn.org.au or info@eastmalvernmensshed.org.au
headspace.org.au or visit eastmalvernmensshed.org.au To stay connected stonnington.vic.gov.au/library
STONNINGTON NEWS / p 10 AUTUMN 2021
Child’s play
Supported Playgroup is a free
program for families across
Victoria with children from birth
to school age.
A qualified facilitator leads these
OUR COMMUNITY fun sessions where parents develop
skills and confidence to support
TRANSPORT – HAVE their child’s wellbeing and
YOU TAKEN A RIDE? development. Parents and children
can enjoy a range of fun play
Did you know Council operates opportunities and activities together.
a low-cost bus service for The playgroups also help parents
residents aged over 55 and for develop their skills and learn about
people with difficulty accessing local services and support networks
public or private transport? in the community. Eligibility
criteria applies.
If you have stopped driving recently
Arts and Cultural or find using public transport
difficult, speak to us to find out
what services suit your needs.
To find out more, contact
Grants 2021–22
Claire McCorkell (Supported
Ask the team to tell you about our
Playgroup facilitator) on
COVID-19 safe plan that ensures
0447 843 891
our buses are thoroughly cleaned
Our annual Arts and Culture Grants program is open to
between all rides. cmccorke@
artists and organisations to deliver arts projects within stonnington.vic.gov.au
Stonnington. All buses are fitted with hoists and
or speak with your Maternal and
handrails and our drivers are the
Child Health Services nurse
Eligible arts include theatre, cabaret, dance, visual art, circus and physical friendliest and most helpful folk
theatre, live art, music, digital media and film, interdisciplinary and hybrid you’ll meet. Shopping jeeps and
art festivals. walking frames are welcome.
Grant applications opens 16 April and close midday, 22 April. Operating Monday to Friday, for
(A grant information session was held in February) just $1.60 the bus will pick you
up from home and take you to
popular Stonnington locations:
Community grants Prahran Market, Chadstone
ind out more at
F Shopping Centre, Malvern Central,
stonnington.vic.gov.au/ Council is pleased to support our
Malvern Library, Grattan Gardens
acgrants community organisations through
Community Centre and Chris
a range of community grants. Gahan Community Centre.
Call 8290 1231
o apply and stay up-to-date,
T
≥ Photographer: Pia Johnson / head to our website Find out more by calling
@piajohnsonphotography ‘Conservatory’
co-created by Melinda Hetzel & Co/ Niowy.
8290 3224
Going local with
Food and green Environmental
waste recycling Champions
Last year, we launched our inaugural
It’s been a year since we introduced our food and Environmental Champions program
green waste service, making it simple to recycle with 25 enthusiastic local community
food scraps and garden waste in the same bin. members.
HARD WASTE The average Stonnington garbage
bin contains 36 per cent food waste.
“It’s so quick and easy to divert
food waste from landfill by making
The 12-week program offered training and
support to build participants’ confidence,
COLLECTIONS By placing your food scraps in your
burgundy bin, you’re helping turn
a small change to your habits.”
skills and knowledge to become local
environmental leaders and create real
We also provide free kitchen positive change in our community.
Stonnington’s annual it into valuable compost used on
caddies and compostable liners
autumn hard waste Victorian farms. The group has been collaborating to
to help make collecting food waste
collection will start develop a range of inspiring local
Local resident Jess was on board right as convenient as possible.
sustainability initiatives, including
soon, with residential from the start, and is proud to be
“Every day we put food scraps into Rewilding Stonnington, which involves
collections scheduled giving her food waste a second life.
our kitchen caddy which reminds planting nature strips with Indigenous
from 15 March to 23 April. “Food scraps that go to landfill us to be constantly mindful of living species to improve biodiversity. The first
produce a dangerous methane sustainably in everything we do,” nature strip was planted in Toorak with
To find out when the collection gas that accelerates climate change. said Jess. the plan to plant more throughout the
service is visiting your street: I’d much rather my scraps be
Why not join Jess in the food community.
» check your letterbox for the composted and returned to the
waste revolution? Another inspiring project is the
brochure we send out two weeks earth that initially grew the food
Regenerating Kooyongkoot event,
before collection day in the first place,” said Jess.
taking place on 27 March at the Glen Iris
» visit stonnington.vic.gov.au/ Wetlands, as part of NGV Melbourne
hardwaste Design Week.
For more information, go to stonnington.vic.gov.au/waste
» contact us on 8290 1333 The champions play an important role in
working with Council and the community
Remember, the hard waste collection Council’s in the green, emissions to help build a more sustainable city.
is for items that are at the end of
Did you know we met our 2020 target to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
their life and need to be disposed
by 30 per cent below 2005 levels and we’re on track to hit our 60 per cent
of or recycled. Give quality items
target by 2030? s tonnington.vic.gov.au/
new life by selling or donating them.
envirochampsstonnington.vic.gov.au p 11 / STONNINGTON NEWS
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of Kooyong, South Yarra and Toorak
Stonnington City Centre
311 Glenferrie Road, Malvern
Cr Kate Hely Mayor Cr Marcia Griffin Cr Matthew Koce
Stonnington Services
Over the past few months, I have asked I want to congratulate our community The recent upgrade of the outdoor and Visitor Hub
local architects ‘how can we enhance and for ensuring that COVID 19 has been pool at Harold Holt was completed in Chatham Street,
celebrate the unique character of our at this point, controlled. Everyone December. It’s wonderful to see our Prahran Square, Prahran
neighbourhoods?’ While our beautiful has shared the burden of isolation and community using and enjoying the pool
Stonnington Depot
heritage homes create distinctiveness, as our restrictions and I would like to express again. Plans are being finalised with
suburbs develop, how can we fuel a collective my deep concern for those who have lost Heritage Victoria for the reinstatement of (Administration Building)
design ethos that ensures new buildings are loved ones, jobs and businesses. Many are the dive tower and pool. We hope to see 293 Tooronga Road, Malvern
of the highest design quality and elevate the under enormous financial pressure and works commence later this year – it will be
magic of our streets? We need to debate and will be until the economy and spending incredibly exciting to see diving return to Visit us online
celebrate ‘what’s a fantastic new house in returns to normal. As a Councillor, I will our iconic Harold Holt Swim Centre. The stonnington.vic.gov.au
Armadale, ‘what’s a great apartment building have this firmly in mind when we discuss final stage of works will involve repairing
in Toorak’, ‘what’s a spectacular heritage rates and expenditure. This is a time to the concrete bleachers and replacing the Request a service online at
renovation in Malvern, and why they are reduce the rates burden and utilise this outdoor pool lighting, the installation of stonnington.vic.gov.au/
great’? While Council has planning controls revenue more effectively on infrastructure, an access ramp in the 50m pool and the requestservice
to limit negative impacts, we also need a shopping strips, parks, gardens, roads reinstatement of pool deck surrounds.
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I’m so proud of businesses in Stonnington The summer months have seen the streets What an amazing first few months it has
for the way they’ve responded to the of Stonnington come to life with a range been. After considerable time dedicated If you are blind or have low vision,
challenges of COVID-19. In particular, our of activities bringing people together as to induction, meeting Councillors and
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the Melbourne Fringe Festival Multiply business of decision-making and planning
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over summer and I encourage everyone to Robots, UooUoos, live music, pop up people through COVID-19 recovery, and
get out there and continue to support our cinemas and parklets, on-street dining addressing the Climate Emergency with
businesses. As we approach the end of and so much more. It’s been such a delight local actions. I’m confident we have a
March, we’re evaluating what worked and seeing happy smiles and a community passionate team of skilled people who If you are deaf, hard of hearing
what didn’t. Visit stonnington.vic.gov.au/ movement to support local. Watch out all want the best for our community. or have a speech impairment,
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Pets make great companions and bring This is my message to my fellow Councillors I want to continue working with our Indonesian 9280 0737
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I encourage everyone in the community Stonnington citizens need rate cuts now more from last year, to protect Stonnington's
to practice responsible pet ownership. than ever. Over the last decade Stonnington’s liveability, and to take strong local action All other languages 9280 0736
Please ensure that your animals are revenue from rates and charges increased to address climate change. I think we need
microchipped and registered with council by 68.5 per cent. In 2021 there is no shame to maintain, and where needed, improve Acknowledgements
each registration year beginning 10 April, in the City of Stonnington taking a revenue community services, create new green The City of Stonnington acknowledges
that dogs are walked on a lead when not hit to help us boost business confidence. open spaces for us all to enjoy, tackle the we are on the traditional land of the
in an off-leash park (Stonnington has This is how we can best support working waste crisis and improve recycling, fix Boon Wurrung and Wurundjeri people
27 off-leash parks!), and that you pick up families, students and seniors as we all learn footpaths and improve accessibility for and offer our respects to elders past
after them to keep our parks and nature to live with the virus. We can pay for this rate residents with disabilities and older and present. We recognise and respect
strips clean. Bring your pets to Central Park cut without cutting essential services and residents, improve our sporting facilities the cultural heritage of this land.
on 28 March where one of Stonnington’s I am committed to fostering a culture in and make cycling safer. I want to hear
favourite events, Pets in the Park, returns. which every spending decision is scrutinised from you on your ideas and what's Council meetings continue to
See you there! to make sure we deliver maximum value important to you. be held under special COVID-safe
and savings to the community. arrangements in the Council
jklisaris@stonnington.vic.gov.au alew@stonnington.vic.gov.au pmorgan@stonnington.vic.gov.au Chamber and are livestreamed.
Find out more at
0427 333 471 0400 494 017 0429 784 025
stonnington.vic.gov.au/councilThe City of Stonnington presents
Sunday 28 March 2021
11am – 4pm
Central Park, Malvern East
Presentations by animal behaviourist
Lara Shannon and animal expert Dr Melissa Meehan
Hosted by Mike Larkan
Wildlife encounters with T
he Rookeepers
Market stalls and much more
Please ensure your pets are suitably restrained at all times
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