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YO U R C I T Y O F M E L B O U R N E M A G A Z I N E M A R C H - M AY 2 0 1 9
CITY OF
PROGRESS
YIRRAMBOI
FIRST NATIONS ARTISTS
INNOVATION SHAPES
TAKE OVER HAMER HALL
FUTURE MELBOURNE
MOOMBA
MAKES
A SPLASH
GENERATIONS OF FUN
MELBOURNE.VIC.GOV.AU
CONTENTS LORD MAYOR’S MESSAGE
FEATURES
05 FIRST NATIONS ARTISTS
TAKE OVER HAMER HALL
Find out what’s in store at
YIRRAMBOI
07 GROW YOUR OWN
WILDLIFE GARDEN
Help boost urban biodiversity from
your balcony
08 INNOVATION SHAPES
FUTURE MELBOURNE
Bright minds share their vision for
our city
12 MOOMBA MAKES
A SPLASH Lord Mayor Sally Capp celebrating the anniversary of local jewellery gallery e.g.etal
Water ski down memory lane as pro
athletes hit the Yarra
Autumn is a time of celebration As the weather cools and the leaves fall,
20 CALL FOR RAINBOW for our city, with beloved events I encourage you all to get out and enjoy
CARERS like Moomba, Yirramboi and the our beautiful city. And don’t forget to share
your adventures with #MelbMoment.
Join our new LGBTIQA+ carer Melbourne International Comedy
support group Festival set to inspire, entertain
and delight people across our
municipality.
REGULARS
This is also an exciting time for the City of
02 LORD MAYOR’S MESSAGE Melbourne as our new CEO Justin Hanney Lord Mayor Sally Capp
settles into the role.
03 CITY NEWS Chosen from an extremely strong field of
Read about our city’s new community more than 140 candidates, we are delighted
hub, now under construction Justin will be leading our organisation at a I believe there is no better
critical point in our 160-year history. city in the world to lead
04 YOUR SAY than Melbourne.
Justin started his career as a youth worker
Browse social media highlights and a
in Collingwood and has gone on to an As a long-term resident,
little love from our friends
impressive career in the public sector I know and respect the
10 EVENTS CALENDAR across all three tiers of government. City of Melbourne for its
deep connection to the community
Find out what’s going on near you His extensive resume includes roles such
and the breadth of activity and positive
as Chief Executive Officer of Regional
impact it has for residents, visitors,
16 YOUR NEIGHBOURHOOD Development Victoria, Chief Executive
ratepayers and businesses alike.
Step inside a traditional Somalian hut Officer of the City of Yarra and Deputy
on Carlton Harmony Day Secretary of the Department of Premier During my first weeks as CEO, I have
and Cabinet. hit the ground running and I am being
18 MELBOURNE LOVE continually impressed by the expertise,
Justin has particular interest and expertise
Learn about our new LGBTIQA+ knowledge and dedication of both
in the areas of infrastructure, investment,
carer support group councillors and staff.
employment and tourism – all critical to the
success of our great city and its people. I look forward to continuing to deliver
19 COUNCIL MEETINGS
the tremendous work for which the
I would also like to take this opportunity to
City of Melbourne is renowned. We will
Information and events in this publication are current acknowledge former CEO Ben Rimmer for
at the time of printing. Subsequent changes may occur.
set our sights high, and deliver great
his great contribution to the city. I wish Ben
City of Melbourne does not guarantee that this publication service for all Melburnians.
is without flaw or wholly appropriate for your purposes. and his family all the best going forward.
It and its employees expressly disclaim any liability, for any
loss or damage, whether direct or consequential, suffered At the City of Melbourne we’re focused
by any person as the result of or arising from reliance on any
information contained in the publication.
on shaping the city to create the brightest
of futures for all Melburnians and this
© All applicable copyrights reserved for City of Melbourne. edition of Melbourne magazine is packed Justin Hanney
Except for any uses permitted under the Copyright Act 1968 Chief Executive Officer
(Cth), no part of this publication may be reproduced in any with news about inspiring members of our
manner or in any medium (whether electronic or otherwise) community.
without the express permission of City of Melbourne.
The City of Melbourne respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land, the Boon Wurrung
and Woiwurrung (Wurundjeri) peoples of the Kulin Nation and pays respect to their Elders, past and
Cover: Kate ten Buuren at
present. For the Kulin Nation, Melbourne has always been an important meeting place for events of social,
Hamer Hall (see page five)
educational, sporting and cultural significance. Today we are proud to say that Melbourne is a significant
gathering place for all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
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COMMUNITY HUB
TAKES SHAPE
An artist’s impression of the new community hub
Construction of our city’s largest ‘Council purchased the Munro site to reap
new community hub is underway, significant civic benefits and ensure that ‘The development will
scheduled for completion in 2021. no supermarket, large chain store or other
poor development impacts the Queen enhance Melbourne’s
Located opposite the Queen Victoria Victoria Market,’ the Lord Mayor said. favourite market precinct
Market, the Munro site will deliver much-
needed facilities to the growing city
‘A key project in the Queen Victoria through new open
Market Precinct Renewal program, the
north area, including childcare, affordable
development will enhance Melbourne’s space, laneways and
housing, community and events spaces,
and 500 car spaces for market customers.
favourite market precinct through new complementary retail.’
open space, laneways and complementary
Together with complementary retail, retail, as we prepare the north of the city
residential apartments and a boutique for 22,000 more residents by 2040. Business will continue as usual at Queen
hotel, this mixed-used project will be a Victoria Market throughout the works.
‘We will also protect the heritage of the
major drawcard for visitors to the Queen
precinct, including the retention of the FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT
Victoria Market precinct.
former Mercat Hotel facade and Munro melbourne.vic.gov.au/munro
Lord Mayor Sally Capp said the Munro Square warehouse.
project is a great example of how
‘Plus, we’ll set a new standard in sustainable
Council can work with the private sector
development under the city’s six star
to enhance urban liveability, like other
Green Star Communities accreditation for
successful projects at QV and Lygon Street.
the precinct.’
NEW NEIGHBOURHOOD ART
Photo: Keren Dobia
Take a stroll along Grattan Street ‘Luckily the wall is 100 metres long, so we
in Parkville or Childers Street in can fit a lot in.’
Kensington to check out new Some of the ideas local residents wanted
temporary artworks surrounding to portray in the artwork included sport,
Metro Tunnel worksites. walking dogs in JJ Holland Park, and the
multicultural, village-like feel of the area.
Parkville’s artwork – called Pretty Little
Things – was created by local design ‘I love the creative process, where I
company The Cutaway, based on images translate an idea through my hands into
taken under a microscope by scientists at a visual,’ Mike said.
the University of Melbourne, and parts of
it glow in the dark. ‘I also love collaborating with talented
people, when there is improvisation on a
In Kensington, renowned street artist Mike basic concept, to create something that
Maka has been working with four other nobody could have imagined beforehand.’
talented painters to create a rainbow-
coloured mural that tells a story inspired These artworks are part of the Metro Tunnel
by ideas from the local community. Creative Program, which engages the
creative sector to help manage the impact
‘Art is a sign of a healthy community, of construction near worksites.
because it’s a form of expression,’ Mike said.
‘There was a very long list of ideas submitted FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT
metrotunnel.vic.gov.au Visual artist Mike Maka has been hard at
for the concept, so I’ve tried to accommodate work in Kensington
a lot of these into a coherent design.
MELBOURNE MARCH - MAY 3
YOUR SAY
LETTER OF THE MONTH
I just finished high school in Germany and am currently on a gap year. The libraries
here gave me back the joy just to read books. In Germany I always assumed libraries
were only for adults. I’m still amazed that you have gaming PCs and consoles at the
library. Also, the anime club always meets at the performance space. I visited all
libraries in Melbourne and they all have charm. But Docklands has a great view and
comfy chairs. Perfect for reading! Anonymous
Share your thoughts with us at melbournemag@melbourne.vic.gov.au
Lovely catching up with We’re very excited to be making How does the City of Melbourne
@LordMayorMelb @SallyCapp_ history in 2019 as part of a special celebrate small business owners?
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Our Lord Mayor’s Commendations
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program recognises the people behind
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Congratulations to The Crowlands Wind Farm has
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HAVE YOUR SAY
We believe that community consultation is critical to creating the
brightest future for all Melburnians.
Throughout the year, we’re always seeking your feedback and
ideas on exciting projects like park expansions, planning policies,
and climate change mitigation. You can also become a Citizen
Forester to help us build a greener Melbourne.
To keep in touch, sign up at
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Photo: Zack Ahmed
Iluka Sax-Williams, Rosie Kalina, Arkie Barton and Tre Turner are some of the contemporary artists behind ‘dis rupt’ at Hamer Hall
FIRST NATIONS ARTISTS
TAKE OVER HAMER HALL
Celebrate First Nations culture at On the opening weekend, musicians, ‘We’re all collectively imagining the future
YIRRAMBOI Festival as more than performers and creatives will showcase of our lands and waterways. As First
100 extraordinary events enthral the their work in Melbourne’s iconic public Peoples we have 60,000 thousand plus
places for Barring Yanabul, which translates years of connection to our waterways, and
city from 2 to 12 May.
to ‘we all walk this path’. have the responsibility of protecting them.
From laneway pop-ups to a youth takeover This is an opportunity for young people
This city-wide Blak-out will culminate in
of Hamer Hall, the packed program to speak to the past, present and future,
a youth takeover of Hamer Hall produced
showcases more than 200 First Nations and have a huge platform to express their
by Taungurung artist and curator Kate ten
creatives, and most events are free. thoughts and feelings.’
Buuren, followed by the Treaty Project,
Proud Boon Wurrung woman Caroline Martin, a performance featuring former members YIRRAMBOI is produced by First Peoples
a direct descendant of the Briggs family, is of Yothu Yindi and young artists. and is presented by the City of Melbourne
the Creative Director of this year’s festival. with support from Creative Victoria. The full
Titled dis rupt, the takeover will see more
Amid Caroline’s 30 years of leadership in the program will be released on 21 March.
than 10 emerging artists respond to the
arts, culture and tourism industries, she led Hamer Hall site, which is on the banks of
the development of the award-winning First the Birrarung. DID YOU KNOW
Peoples exhibition at Bunjilaka Aboriginal
Cultural Centre, part of Melbourne Museum. YIRRAMBOI means tomorrow in the
‘dis rupt is a way of asserting ourselves as
shared languages of the Boon Wurrung
sovereign people in an institutional setting
‘YIRRAMBOI celebrates over two thousand and Woi Wurrung peoples of the Eastern
that is long overdue for young Blak voices
generations of continuous cultural practice Kulin Nations.
to be heard within it. We’ll be doing what
and knowledge – this festival is a celebration
we love and showcasing work that speaks The festival is a gathering of First Nations
of us, for everyone,’ Caroline said.
to our perspectives, and challenges the creatives and cultural leaders from
‘The program invites positive, two-way audience, in a space where other people around Victoria, Australia and the world,
conversation and aims to inspire a shared can celebrate with us,’ Kate said. which happens every two years.
vision for tomorrow. YIRRAMBOI Festival celebrates the vibrant
‘We wouldn’t be putting on a show called
‘While the cultures belong to First Peoples, living cultures and diverse practices of
dis rupt if there wasn’t still a long way to
it is our shared history and YIRRAMBOI First Nations creatives, with a focus on
go, but it will be an exciting afternoon, and
is an absolutely magnificent opportunity new work, exchange and collaboration.
the collective process of making the work
for all to engage with our diverse cultures, will hopefully have long-term impacts for
learn and celebrate together.’ these young artists. The all-Blak curatorial FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT
Overseen by the Elders Council, team is made up of Kalyani Mumtaz, Cienan yirramboi.net.au
YIRRAMBOI features mostly local First Muir and myself,’ Kate said.
Nations creatives, alongside invited guests
from interstate and overseas.
MELBOURNE MARCH - MAY 5
WIN FOR WATER WELL PROJECT
Are you part of a project that is Now a doctor herself, Linny observed that
helping make Melbourne great? patients with an overseas background still
Register for your chance to receive find it challenging to access acute and
our city’s highest accolade. preventative healthcare services.
For 16 years, we’ve honoured inspirational In particular, people’s cultural beliefs and
contributions to Melbourne’s sustainability, prior experiences of healthcare in their
community, multiculturalism and profile home countries were often profoundly
through the Melbourne Awards. different to our Australian system.
Dr Linny Kimly Phuong, Founder and The Water Well Project aims to bridge this
Director of The Water Well Project, said gap in knowledge by improving health
it was a great honour to receive the literacy and, in doing so, improve equal
Multiculturalism Award last year. access to healthcare services.
‘The award has given our volunteers that Linny hopes to expand the project across
extra sense of pride in their efforts,’ the country and is seeking new healthcare
Linny said. professional volunteers and partners to
help accelerate its mission.
‘It has also helped us connect with
other like-minded organisations across ‘Long term, we hope this award will
Melbourne, many of which operate in increase opportunities to work with more
completely different sectors, to share “high-risk” refugee and asylum seeker
information about how we can fulfil our communities, through greater access to
purposes. It has been inspiring to see.’ various funding pathways to support our
work, and thus enable us to accept more
As a child, Linny saw how difficult it was for community referrals,’ Linny said.
her parents, who were Vietnamese refugees
to Australia, to navigate the healthcare Melbourne Award registrations are open
system, and she would often help interpret from 1 May to 7 June.
their medical consultations.
FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT
‘The award has given our melbourne.vic.gov.au/
volunteers that extra sense melbourneawards
Dr Linny Kimly Phuong celebrates her win
at the Melbourne Awards of pride in their efforts.’
SISTER
STREETS
Swanston Street and Midosuji
Boulevard in Osaka are officially sisters.
Lord Mayor Sally Capp recognised our first
sister street late last year by unveiling a paver
with Osaka’s Mayor Hirofumi Yoshimura, who
also received the keys to the city.
The sister street agreement is designed
to facilitate the exchange of technical
expertise and data to help both cities
create world-leading urban spaces.
Mayor Yoshimura’s civic and business
delegation travelled to Melbourne for a
three-day program as part of celebrations
marking 40 years of Melbourne and
Osaka’s sister city relationship.
Next time you’re in Japan, look out for the
sister city memorial plaque next to Osaka’s
City Hall.
FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT
melbourne.vic.gov.au/sistercities The sister-street paver is located on Swanston Street, near the corner of Bourke Street
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CITY OF SUSTAINABILITY
GROW YOUR OWN
WILDLIFE GARDEN
Learn pro planting tips through our Gardens for Wildlife program
Make your garden a haven for birds
and bees by joining our new Gardens SIX TIPS FOR WILDLIFE- HAVE YOU GOT
for Wildlife program. A GREEN THUMB?
FRIENDLY GARDENS
Whether you have a big back yard, a We are looking for people to help us
1 Many native bees have short
community garden, a school vegie patch, grow our Gardens for Wildlife pilot.
tongues and prefer small native
a green rooftop, or pot plants on your Come along to our first event to find
flowers like daisies so they can
balcony, everyone can help promote out about the different ways you can be
reach the nectar inside.
urban biodiversity. involved and sign up as a volunteer.
2 Seventy-five per cent of native
The Gardens for Wildlife program is active
bees dig their nests in the ground.
in more than 25 municipalities across
So maintain bare patches of soil in
Victoria, with volunteer Wildlife Garden FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT
sunny, well-drained places.
Guides inspiring members to conserve melbourne.vic.gov.au/
indigenous flora and fauna. 3 Native groundcover plants like gardensforwildlife
Nodding Saltbush and Ruby
Westgate Biodiversity’s Bili Nursery,
Saltbush produce fruit that blue-
managed by David Sparks, will provide
tongue lizards love. If you’re lucky
expert advice, inspiration and sell native
enough to have blue tongues in your
plants to the community as our pilot
yard, they’ll also snack on snails.
program rolls out this year.
4 Plant banksias and grevilleas to
‘If enough people across Melbourne turn
attract large, bossy, nectar-eating
their spaces into wildlife-friendly spaces
birds like rainbow lorikeets and
then we will see a halt to the decline and
noisy miners.
start seeing more native bees, butterflies
and birds all over the city,’ David said. 5 Plant thick shrubs to attract smaller
birds like eastern spinebills, so they
‘Even putting out water and native bee
can escape from predators and
hotels on a balcony can potentially attract
those aforementioned bossy birds.
and provide invaluable resources to one
of the many native bee species found in 6 Many small birds build their nests
Melbourne. using loose materials like spider
web, fur, fibre and grass collected
‘I think that residents will be surprised
from various places. Some species
about the diversity of wildlife and plants
will also collect bits of plastic, so
that are in the City of Melbourne and how
secure any materials in which they Attract birds and insects to your garden
easy it is, with a bit of guidance, to attract
could become tangled. by planting native species
native wildlife to any corner of the city.’
MELBOURNE MARCH - MAY 7
CITY OF PROGRESS
INNOVATION SHAPES
FUTURE MELBOURNE
We’re prioritising people as we plan for Melbourne’s future
Our population will double over the including the recent switch to renewable Professor Rob Adams, our Director of City
next 30 years, so we’re finding energy for all council operations. Design and Projects, said that it is critical to
creative solutions to enhance our involve the community in decision-making
for our city’s future.
city and create the brightest future
for all Melburnians. ‘We can make the city so ‘As we change our city, we need to put
Key city-shaping projects in the works include much better in 30 years’ people ahead of all other aspects of the
city. A community that is happy is involved
the Metro Tunnel, Queen Victoria Market time, and so much more and engaged in making this place an
Precinct Renewal and new open spaces
totalling 12 times the size of the MCG. acceptable to people on exciting place to be,’ Rob said.
Many more projects are being delivered
a cultural, financial and ‘The change we need now is more rapid,
but the strategies are there.
through our strategies on topics including environmental level.’
sustainability, transport, arts and wellbeing,
Jefa Greenaway Kate Torney Nathan Toleman
Director, Chief Executive Officer, Director,
Greenaway Architects State Library Victoria The Mulberry Group
First Nations stories One of the fantastic Melbourne is on a world
are critical to our story things about Melbourne’s stage when it comes to
– the Australian story. museums, its galleries, food. Now more and more
And the public realm is and of course its libraries people are concerned
really a platform where we can connect is that everyone is welcome. about where their food waste goes to.
to people and have a conversation, We need to start making a change as
We’re really trying to invite people in
we can share experiences. an industry.
for different reasons – creating spaces
So what we need to do is find and community hubs where people can Provenance and sustainability are a huge
opportunities and design inspiration gather. We’ve got a great history of part of our business. We need to try to
which embraces Indigenous culture. adaptability. We change as the public leave this place in either a better spot or
Bringing the landscape into the public needs change. same spot as when we found it.
realm also really facilitates wellbeing.
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GRAND PLANS FOR PUBLIC
COMMONS PRECINCT
We have applied for planning Approximately one third of the precinct
and heritage permits to create an would accommodate City of Melbourne
exemplary precinct that incorporates staff, with the remaining space used for
high quality urban design and community, commercial and retail spaces.
sustainability standards. Lord Mayor Sally Capp said the
redevelopment will create a new city
The proposed redevelopment would
precinct where people can meet and access
exceed our achievements in creating
Council services.
Council House 2, Australia’s first Six Star
Green Star building, 12 years ago. ‘Redeveloping this site has opened up an
opportunity to create a new civic precinct,’
The plans feature solar energy, ground-
the Lord Mayor said.
source heat exchange, an electric vehicle-
only basement, and rainwater tanks and ‘Under the proposal, the heart of the precinct
water-sensitive urban design to capture will contain a public forum – a large, flexible
and reuse stormwater. meeting space at ground level designed to
encourage community engagement and
participation in Council activities.’
‘The heart of the precinct
will contain a public forum DID YOU KNOW
We delivered Australia’s first six star
– a large, flexible meeting Green Star office building with Council
space at ground level House 2 and Australia’s first six star
Green Star public building with Library
designed to encourage at The Dock.
community engagement The redevelopment aims to exceed
and participation in these achievements in a number of
ways, including a carbon neutral
Council activities.’ certification target.
Our urban forest and biodiversity strategies
FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT
will also be brought to life through a green
melbourne.vic.gov.au/
laneway, rooftop gardens and a garden
‘We can make the city so much better bourkestreetprecinct
atrium for the community to enjoy.
in 30 years’ time, and so much more
acceptable to people on a cultural,
financial and environmental level.’
Below, some of our city’s biggest innovators
share their visions for Melbourne’s future.
FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT
melbourne.vic.gov.au/cityprojects
Davey Thompson
Associate Producer,
ILBIJERRI Theatre
Company
Melbourne’s event
calendar is so diverse and
so unique. It gives you so
many opportunities to express your story
and share that little bit of your culture.
Our future is progressive. Our future
is exciting. Our future is full of art.
Our future is full of love.
An artist’s render of the new Bourke Street Precinct, viewed from Little Collins Street
MELBOURNE MARCH - MAY 9
EVENTS CALENDAR
A FEW OF OUR
FAVOURITE
THINGS
MAR
8-24
Find more great events like this at
whatson.melbourne.vic.gov.au Melbourne Food and Wine Festival
1 TO 10 MARCH 15 TO 17 MARCH 22 MARCH
VIRGIN AUSTRALIA MELBOURNE MELBOURNE ART BOOK FAIR INDONESIAN FILM FESTIVAL
FASHION FESTIVAL
Head to the National Gallery of Victoria Head to the Immigration Museum to watch
Pair world-class runways with live to enjoy keynote lectures, workshops, and Filosofi Kopi 2: Ben & Jody, a movie by
entertainment and curated menus from our a marketplace of covetable treasures. award-winning Indonesian film director
city’s top bars and restaurants. Inspire your This annual event is heaven for lovers Angga Dwimas Sasongko, for free under
style at the Royal Exhibition Building and of books and art. the stars. Gates open at 6.30pm.
Melbourne Museum Precinct.
16 MARCH 24 MARCH
8 TO 24 MARCH SOUND SCHOOL HOUSE OF CARDS
MELBOURNE FOOD
Make sweet beats with drum machines, Make your own giant playing card then
AND WINE FESTIVAL samplers, MIDI controllers, field recorders build a real house of cards at ArtPlay.
Take a gastronomic journey across and hydrophones with expert guidance Draw, collage and project your pattern,
Melbourne from laneway pop-ups to at Signal. This free workshop is for young or go freestyle. There will be sessions for
intimate dinners with top chefs. Then see people aged 13 to 25. kids aged 5 to 8 and 7 to 12.
River Graze turn Southbank into a food-
lover’s playground from 22 to 24 March. 16 TO 24 MARCH 27 TO 31 MARCH
CULTURAL DIVERSITY WEEK FLOWER AND GARDEN SHOW
MAR
Celebrate the diversity that defines our Get your floral fix at the Royal Exhibition
9-10 city through a week of events focused
on art, food, music, discussion and more.
Building’s Gallery Precinct amid breath-
taking garden displays, Japanese floral
This year’s theme is: ‘Proud to Belong – art, gourmet foods, heirloom fruits and
Your Generation, Your Stories’. clucking chickens. There’s even an
educational kids’ zone.
MAR
UNTIL 30 MARCH
16-24 OPEN ARTSPACE
Turkish Pazar Festival
Drop in to mix beats, design posters, draw
with our lightboxes or do your own thing
9 TO 10 MARCH at Signal. Bring your own art project or use
our materials to start something new.
TURKISH PAZAR FESTIVAL
For young people aged 13 to 25.
Experience the vibrant tastes, colours and
sounds of a traditional Turkish street 31 MARCH
bazaar at Queen Victoria Market.
Cultural Diversity Week RADIO PLAY
There’ll be free entertainment aplenty,
including the Australian Mehter Band. Write and record your own radio show with
dialogue, character voices and live sound
17 MARCH
12 TO 24 MARCH effects at Signal. Then play your show
SOUNDSCAPES through the sound walk at Northbank.
DANCE MASSIVE
For young people aged 9 to 12.
Play acoustic instruments and experiment
See top contemporary dancers from with field recordings to create original
across Australia showcase works devised sound worlds at Signal. Then hear your
in response to our times. Choose from finished work play on the sound walk.
performances at Arts House, Meat Market For young people aged 9 to 12.
and other venues.
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APR MAY
7 18-19
Taste of Malaysia Buddha’s Day and Multicultural Festival
6 TO 7 APRIL 24 TO 28 APRIL
FAIR@SQUARE ETHICAL
LIFESTYLE FESTIVAL
FOOD TRUCK FESTIVAL
SPORTS
Head to Birrarung Marr to enjoy sensational
Be inspired to lead a more ethical life at street food from Melbourne’s favourite food 13 MARCH
Federation Square. This popular event trucks alongside craft beer, live music and
FORMULA ONE SEASON LAUNCH
features a bevy of gift ideas, fashion shows, family fun.
cooking demonstrations, talks, workshops Watch a live stage show featuring world-
and fun family activities. 2 TO 12 MAY class Grand Prix drivers and teams at
Federation Square. This inaugural event
YIRRAMBOI
7 APRIL marks the start of this year’s Formula
Celebrate First Nations culture through One World Championship.
TASTE OF MALAYSIA
more than 60 events, including free pop-
Enjoy homemade delicacies, traditional up performances in laneways and a youth MAR
13
games, apparel and performances from the takeover of Arts Centre Melbourne.
multicultural country of Malaysia. This event Find the festival hub at Meat Market.
takes place at Queen Victoria Market.
13 TO 19 MAY
11 TO 13 APRIL LAW WEEK
RECIPROCO/RECIPROCAL
Find answers to your legal questions,
Discover chronicles of Italian migration to see a mock trial, take a behind-the-scenes Formula One season launch
Australia through works co-created by local tour or simply enjoy fun activities for
and Italian artists. See the art at Carlton families. The festival hub is located at
Federation Square.
11 APRIL
locations including La Mama Courthouse,
Readings and Brunetti. MELBOURNE VIXENS FAN DAY
18 TO 19 MAY Bring the family to Federation Square
14 APRIL BUDDHA’S DAY AND for an action-packed free netball
SOUTH ASIAN FESTIVAL MULTICULTURAL FESTIVAL carnival during the school holidays.
Activities will include skill sessions,
Enjoy fireworks, music, dance, street Commemorate Buddha’s birthday and player signings, giveaways and more.
painting, cuisine, poetry and more at celebrate cultural diversity with meditation,
Birrarung Marr to mark the New Year a vegetarian food fair, toddler and baby
APR
celebrations of Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, blessings, dragon boat races, interfaith
Nepal, Thailand, some states of India
and Cambodia.
dialogue and more at Federation Square.
11
20 TO 26 MAY
14 APRIL
MELBOURNE KNOWLEDGE WEEK
SRI LANKAN FESTIVAL
Come together with Melbourne’s top
Spend the day at Queen Victoria Market thinkers, innovators and doers to co-create
amid special celebrations for the Sinhala and our future. More than 100 workshops,
Tamil New Year. There’ll be family activities, performances and parties will take place Melbourne Vixens Fan Day
traditional foods, colourful decorations and at Meat Market and across the city.
the feeling of community goodwill.
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MELBOURNE MARCH - MAY 11CITY OF EVENTS
The Moomba Masters competition continues to soar to new heights
MOOMBA MAKES A SPLASH
See elite water skiers and Fran Hynes is the long-serving Secretary of organisers always prioritise providing
wakeboarders from around the world the Victorian Water Ski Association, which good, old-fashioned entertainment.
battle it out on the Yarra River this presents the Moomba Masters. Her passion
‘The best thing is seeing families with
Moomba long weekend, amid a packed for the event and its impact on Melbourne
young children on the banks of the river,
is palpable.
program of family-friendly fun. sitting back and enjoying the spectacle of
‘The Yarra River is the greatest the sport,’ Fran said.
The Moomba Masters competition has been amphitheatre, and we are proud to be able
running for 59 years of Moomba’s 65-year ‘It’s the greatest thrill for the competitors
to entertain people on its banks,’ Fran said.
history, enthralling generations of Melburnians to entertain a crowd of more than 100,000
and even the occasional visiting royal. ‘The Moomba Masters attracts champions people each night.
from around the world, and the events
This year, athletes from 19 countries will have showcased all disciplines, including
compete across five categories – slalom,
tricks, jump, night jump and wakeboarding
barefooting, kite flying, ski show, athletes ‘The Yarra River is the
with disabilities and juniors.’
– to win the coveted Moomba Masters title. greatest amphitheatre.’
One of Fran’s fondest memories of the
The events will be live-streamed for people Moomba Masters is from 1983, when Glen
to enjoy across the globe. Thurlow broke the world record for a water ‘We’ve even entertained Her Majesty Queen
ski jump, soaring more than 200 feet. Elizabeth II, Prince Philip and Prince Albert
DID YOU KNOW Glen jumped using wooden skis and ramps,
of Monaco over the years.’
Moomba is Australia’s largest free so this was an outstanding achievement for This year’s Moomba Masters will begin with
community festival, proudly owned and the time. His record was not beaten for six juniors’ events on 6 and 7 March, followed
delivered by the City of Melbourne. years, when skis and ramps were first made by the professional series from 8 to 11
of fibreglass. March, coinciding with the Moomba
The event attracted more than one million
long weekend.
people in 2018, and brought $32.6 million As the years go by, the Moomba Masters
to the city. continues to soar to new heights, but the
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Photo: Rennie Ellis / Pictures Collection, State Library Victoria
Stars of the Moomba Masters ski show in the 1970s
Alongside awe-inspiring water sports, the 3 Sunday 10 March
Moomba Festival offers a packed program Birdman Rally PRO TIPS FOR YOUR
of family-friendly entertainment on dry land
for people of all ages to enjoy.
Cheer on 18 contestants as they try to DAY AT MOOMBA
soar across the river for charity, wearing
homemade flying devices. The spectacle Furry friends
begins at 11.30am. Pets are not permitted on the festival
‘The best thing is seeing site, unless they are assistive animals.
4 Monday 11 March
families with young Moomba Parade Healthy food
Look out for our green apple Healthy
children on the banks of Marvel at colourful floats and see 2000
Choices icon on food trucks, menu
multicultural performers strut their stuff.
the river, sitting back and The parade starts at 10.45am on Birdwood boards and festival signage to find
healthy meal choices. Find out more at
enjoying the spectacle of Avenue and weaves through Kings Domain.
moomba.melbourne.vic.gov.au/eat-drink
the sport.’ 5 Friday 8 to Monday 11 March
Transport
Family movies
Public transport is the best way to get
Spread out a picnic rug and settle in to
to Moomba. To view road closures or
Here are six more must-see Moomba watch family movies on the big screen.
public holiday timetable changes, visit
moments: Favourite flicks begin every night at 6.30pm.
Public Transport Victoria online or call
1 Friday 8 to Monday 11 March 5 Friday 8 to Monday 11 March 1800 800 007.
Moomba Carnival Fireworks
Wellbeing
Enjoy rides for all ages, sideshow alley, See the sky sparkle when Moomba’s ever- Be sun smart – there will be water
food trucks, roving performers and much popular fireworks display begins every and sunscreen on site. The Moomba
more every day and night of the Moomba night at 9.30pm. It’s the perfect way to Festival is also an alcohol-free event.
Festival. finish your day at Moomba. Penalties apply.
2 Friday 8 to Monday 11 March
FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT Waste
Daily skate school
melbourne.vic.gov.au/moomba Dispose of your rubbish thoughtfully
Take a free scoot, skate or BMX clinic, or and look out for recycling bins.
watch demonstrations and competitions
at the skate park. Equipment is provided.
MELBOURNE MARCH - MAY 13CITY OF CULTURE
Photo: Prudence Upton
‘Le Dernier Appel / The Last Cry’ by Marrugeku will be presented at Arts House for Dance Massive
NEW VOICES AT ARTS HOUSE
Marvel at an epic laser light show ‘As such, we’re proud that this first
and see Australia’s best contemporary season has celebrated trans and intersex SEASON HIGHLIGHTS
dancers in action as a vibrant contemporary artists, and that it features
so many First Nations artists as well.’ ‘Dance Massive is basically contemporary-
Season One unfolds at Arts House. dance Christmas for me. All the good
treats, over-indulgence in new art,
New Artistic Director Emily Sexton aims
to both honour the spirit of the beloved ‘There’s no one way to and a coming-together of the best
choreographers from around the country.’
North Melbourne institution and push new
boundaries with her debut season.
experience art. In fact, the Emily Sexton
‘Reinvention is part of Arts House’s DNA.
best art will stir your heart Artistic Director, Arts House
And, as a leader in the Australian arts and mind in all sorts of ‘Spectral is an odyssey of light and
sound, featuring a concerto for laser
community, there’s an expectation that we
progress industry goals for diversity and
strange ways, and expand beam, and a solar panel as an instrument.
new voices,’ Emily said. how you think.’ It’s wonderful to see Arts House continue
to trail-blaze and enrich our Creative City
through this exciting program.’
Photo: Bruno Destobes
Councillor Rohan Leppert
Emily encouraged people new to Chair of the Arts, Culture and
contemporary theatre to dive in to the Heritage Portfolio
program and be inspired by how talented
performers use their craft to explore
thought-provoking issues.
‘There’s no one way to experience art.
DID YOU KNOW
In fact, the best art will stir your heart If you are a North Melbourne local, or if
and mind in all sorts of strange ways, you attend selected shows using green
and expand how you think,’ Emily said. transport, you can access discount
tickets. Sign up to the Arts House email
‘It’s like a good run around the park.
newsletter to find out more.
It makes you feel a bit more alive.’
Dance Massive runs from 12 to 24 March.
‘Spectral’ will include an epic concerto for Spectral runs from 11 to 18 April. FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT
laser beam artshouse.com.au
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CITY OF ENTERPRISE
SNEAKER LAUNDRY
KICKS GOALS
There’s nothing sneaky about our Councillor Susan Riley, Chair of the Small
latest Small Business Grant recipient. Business, Retail and Hospitality Portfolio,
said small business is the lifeblood of
The Sneaker Laundry on Little Lonsdale our city.
Street offers professional shoe cleaning,
‘Our Small Business Grants Program has
funky hand-painted designs, and free shoes
been running since 1996. In this time
for people experiencing homelessness.
we’ve awarded more than $8.3 million in
Eugene Cheng, Director of this unique funding to almost 400 small businesses,’
small business, said he was lost for words Cr Riley said.
when we awarded him the $10,000 grant.
The funding will help Eugene create public
viewing windows, run free workshops and ‘I didn’t think I was going
restore unwanted shoes. to get it, we’re so niche
‘I didn’t think I was going to get it, we’re so and unique and I wasn’t
niche and unique and I wasn’t sure people
shared our vision, but the response has
sure people shared our
been amazing,’ Eugene said. vision, but the response
‘It’s really encouraging and I want more has been amazing.’
people my age to realise they can start
something and they can get the support
and encouragement they need to succeed.’ ‘Now more than ever we need to continue
supporting new and emerging businesses
This year we provided $286,000 worth of that make Melbourne their home and are so
grants to 16 small businesses that specialise crucial to our city’s economy and prosperity.’
in everything from artificial intelligence
and biotechnology to ethical clothing and
FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT
boutique wines.
melbourne.vic.gov.au/ The Sneaker Laundry is keeping Melburnians’
smallbusinessgrants shoes squeaky clean
WECHAT WORKS WONDERS
We’re finding new ways to help Last year we led a successful trial to ‘We need to stay one step ahead of this
Chinese visitors enjoy Melbourne enable buskers to accept digital donations highly important market and I look forward
through WeChat, a messaging, social via Alipay. We’re now expanding Alipay to more and more innovations in this arena.’
media and mobile payment app with and WeChat Pay for purchases at Fitzroy
Gardens Visitor Centre.
one billion monthly active users, DID YOU KNOW
and Alipay, the world’s most popular We are also delivering other interactive
Last year, our WeChat channel gained
digital payment platform WeChat offerings, including a WeChat mini
program through which visitors can ‘check almost 4000 new followers, featured
in’ at 10 iconic locations to receive a special 98 stories in Chinese, and had more
memento of their trip. than 150,000 views. We are the first
and only Australian capital city with an
More than 600,000 Chinese visitors official WeChat account.
came to Victoria in 2018. Across Australia,
Chinese visitors spent $10.9 billion in the
year to March 2018. That’s almost a quarter
of total spend by international visitors. ‘We need to stay one
Councillor Philip Le Liu, Chair of the step ahead of this highly
International Engagement Portfolio, said important market and I look
it’s great to see many businesses in the City
of Melbourne embracing payment options forward to more and more
preferred by Chinese visitors. innovations in this arena.’
‘As a City of Progress, we welcome
innovative ideas to help support the city’s
visitor economy and to help promote FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT
Digital payment methods are helping buskers Melbourne as a destination of choice for melbourne.vic.gov.au/wechat
engage with tourists tourists,’ Cr Le Liu said.
MELBOURNE MARCH - MAY 15CITY OF CULTURE
MUHUBO’S HUT FOR
HARMONY DAY
Head to Carlton Harmony Day to Traditionally constructed using animal skins
share a meal and explore a traditional and whatever else was to hand, the aqal is ‘Once these huts were
Somali hut expertly woven from dried made in such a way that it can be moved
from place to place, in keeping with a built, our neighbours and
grass, wool and scrap fabric.
nomadic rural lifestyle. family members would
Muhubo Sulieman learnt to weave from
her mother as a child in East Africa, and
This spirit of resourcefulness shines through gather and enjoy a cup of
in the Harmony Day hut project, which has
showcases exquisite rugs and bags on made use of many recycled and donated tea and sweets under the
market days at the Carlton housing estate. materials. cool shade of the hut.’
Amid the hustle and bustle of people buying ‘Once the base is built, the making of the
fruit and vegetables, and chatting over hut is simple – any individual with the right ‘The City of Melbourne is home to one of
Somali tea, Eritrean coffee, and stuffed training can put it together,’ Muhubo said. the world’s most harmonious and culturally
pastries called sambusa, passers-by are diverse communities, with around 140
fascinated by Muhubo’s colourful handcrafts. ‘People now use the huts in celebrations,
cultures represented,’ Cr Pinder said.
whether it be a wedding, welcome party or
This inspired her to lead a series of when community meetings are being held. ‘I encourage everyone to get out and
workshops where people from diverse discover the many cultures, crafts and
backgrounds could work together to weave ‘I even believe individuals can take it
cuisines of Melbourne.’
a traditional Somali dwelling, or aqal. camping instead of using tents, as it is quite
warm and water resistant.’
We supported Muhubo with an arts grant to Carlton Harmony Day
ensure the workshops could be open to all. In addition to the finished hut, the Carlton Saturday 30 March
Harmony Day celebrations will feature Carlton Housing Estate
‘My ultimate dream has been to build a 200-strong sit-down lunch, where Corner of Drummond and
a hut showcasing my cultural heritage participants can contribute a favourite dish Palmerston streets
and allowing me to reconnect with my from their cultural heritage.
childhood,’ Muhubo said.
Councillor Beverley Pinder, Chair of the
‘Once these huts were built, our neighbours FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT
People City Portfolio, said the theme of the
and family members would gather and enjoy melbourne.vic.gov.au/
day is ‘get to know your neighbour’.
a cup of tea and sweets under the cool culturaldiversityweek
shade of the hut.’
Anbara Warsame, Asmaa Yasin and Muhubo Sulieman showcase traditional East African handcrafts
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BE FLU SMART
Be prepared for flu season by
following our five top tips for
wellbeing.
1 Get a flu shot
Vaccination is the single best way to
prevent seasonal flu.
We hold regular immunisation clinics
at five family service centres: Carlton
Baths, Community Hub at the Dock,
Boyd Community Hub, North Melbourne
Library and the Multicultural Hub.
Influenza vaccines will be available from
late April for $20. Some people may be
eligible for a free vaccine.
2 Keep your distance
Avoid close contact with people who
are sick, and stay home if you are sick to
prevent spreading your illness to others.
3 Wash your hands
Influenza virus is spread by touching
infected people or surfaces and then
touching your eyes, nose or mouth.
So wash your hands often, after using
public transport and before eating.
Head to Kensington Community Festival to enjoy family entertainment and a sustainability expo
4 Practice good hygiene
KENSINGTON’S
Cover your mouth and nose with a
tissue if you cough or sneeze, to prevent
others from getting sick. If tissues
are unavailable, cough or sneeze into
ECO CHAMPIONS
your elbow, not your hand. Clean and
disinfect hard surfaces frequently.
5 Look after yourself
Get plenty of sleep and eat a balanced
Save the date for a fun day of family ‘In future, we hope to have a permanent diet with plenty of leafy greens. Being
entertainment and sustainable- repair hub that is a social enterprise. physically healthy won’t stop you from
living inspiration at the Kensington This would create jobs and help items getting influenza but it may help you
Community Festival at JJ Holland circulate in our neighbourhood for longer, fight disease.
rather than becoming landfill.’
Park on Sunday 31 March.
Festival-goers are invited to bring small
Amid live music, delicious food, items for repair and learn more about the DID YOU KNOW
multicultural performances and free kids’ organisers’ plans for promoting a repair Last year, we immunised 8000 people.
activities, there will be an expo showcasing economy, perhaps even resulting in a retail
local sustainability initiatives. store for upcycled items.
We supported members of the local FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT
community to reduce their organic waste melbourne.vic.gov.au/
through a neighbourhood composting ‘We hope to find out what getimmunised
program, and now they have their sights
on tackling hard rubbish through a pop-up
kind of repairs people are
‘repair hub’ at the festival. prepared to do before
Local resident Jacqui van Heerden is throwing things out.’
championing this initiative.
‘The pop-up Kensington Repair Hub We are proud to support the Kensington
will focus on common bike repairs like Community Festival, which is led by
punctures and slipping chains, jewellery community housing organisation Unison
repairs such as broken links and soldering, and a whole host of other passionate locals.
and textile repairs such as patching,’
Jacqui said. Join the fun from 10am to 4pm.
‘We hope to find out what kind of repairs FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT
people are prepared to do before throwing whatson.melbourne.vic.gov.au
things out, whether they want to learn
how to do repairs themselves or outsource
them, and how much they would be willing Stay fighting fit during flu season
to pay.
MELBOURNE MARCH - MAY 17CITY OF WELLBEING IN BRIEF
CALL FOR OPEN INNOVATION
COMPETITION
RAINBOW CARERS Do you have a bright idea about
how to use data, technology or
creativity to maximise safety for the
920,000 people who move through
our city each day? We’re calling
for submissions from innovators,
entrepreneurs, students and
community members before 18 April.
participate.melbourne.vic.gov.au/
open-innovation
COUNCILLOR AWARDED OAM
Congratulations to Councillor Jackie
Watts OAM, who has been recognised
in the Australia Day 2019 Honours
List and was awarded the Medal of
the Order of Australia in the General
Division for her service to local
government and the Melbourne
community.
MEAT MARKET VENUE HIRE
Book your next celebration at Meat
Market, an iconic, heritage-listed
building in North Melbourne. With five
dedicated spaces available for hire,
Meat Market is a great location for
We’re seeking members for our new carer support group both large and small events.
melbourne.vic.gov.au/meatmarket
We’ve launched a support group for ‘These challenges can impact not only
FUN FOR SENIORS
carers who identify as lesbian, gay, the person providing care, but also the
bisexual, transgender, intersex, queer, person they support, and their entire If you’re aged 60 and over, check
asexual or any other diverse sexual family or community units.’ out the latest edition of our Out
orientation or gender identity. The new carer support group celebrates and About guide to discover a bevy
all forms of caring relationships. Carers of local events and activities that
LGBTIQA+ carers have unique joys and
may be friends, partners, biological promote healthy ageing, from creative
challenges and we want to create a
family members or family of choice. writing workshops to social groups
space that’s just for you through this
and everything in between.
pilot program, run in partnership with You may be looking after someone living
queerspace and Carers Victoria. melbourne.vic.gov.au/seniors
with a disability, mental health condition,
Whether you’re a carer for a few hours chronic or terminal illness, addiction, or
a week or full time, this free group will an older person with care needs.
give you a chance to relax and unwind, Planned activities include picnics,
socialise and find out helpful information. pampering, yoga, meditation, art
Kate Foord, General Manager of therapy and meals.
queerspace, said carers play a crucial
role in the community and need support
services of their own.
‘These challenges can
‘People in LGBTIQA+ communities face
impact not only the person
a range of barriers to accessing mental providing care, but also
health, disability, wellbeing and other the person they support, CREATE AT ARTPLAY
support services,’ Kate said.
and their entire family or Do you have a bright idea for a
‘Add this to the barriers faced by carers project for children aged 12 and
and you run the risk of an increase in
community units.’ under? Artists can apply to ArtPlay’s
complex needs and experiences of New Ideas Lab with proposals for
isolation. funding of up to $20,000. Expressions
FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT of interest open 18 February and close
melbourne.vic.gov.au/carers 29 March.
melbourne.vic.gov.au/artplay
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