Melbourne’s State of Design Festival is upon us. Since 2004, the festival has been showcasing the best in Victorian design for local, national and overseas visitors.
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Following is a list of the great offers you’ll find at Docklands during Slow Sundays. It’s a great chance to get a flavour of the many varied places to eat in Docklands. But with so many offers, you might just need a month of Sundays to try them all
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We’re excited to announce that Travelodge Docklands has recently opened and to celebrate, one lucky winner will enjoy two consecutive night’s accommodation including buffet breakfast daily at the new Travelodge Docklands.
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As part of our commitment to our 3008 readers we are introducing a Docklands Community Noticeboard. If you have a story to tell, an event that you would like to let others know about, photos of interest or perhaps some hot gossip or opinion you would like to express, email the editor at editor@3008docklands.com.au notices should ideally be less than 50 words and received before the 15th of each month.
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It wouldn’t be winter without a visit to Melbourne’s own Circus Oz. 3008 chatted to cast member Paul O’Keeffe about travelling with the circus and what’s in store for 2010 audiences.
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Be the first to see the Calendar Girls and show your support for the Leukaemia Foundation, the only national not-for-profit organisation dedicated to the care and cure of patients living with blood cancers.
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Australian audiences can experience the magic of Disneyland when they attend this year’s ice spectacular Disney On Ice Presents A Disneyland Adventure. The fab five, including Mickey Mouse and an array of other family favourites, take audiences on a fun-filled day at the famous Disneyland theme park.
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The national Australian Dance Awards will be held in Melbourne at the State Theatre, the Arts Centre on Sunday June 20, 2010.
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A new Strategic Plan for the Moonee Ponds Creek is the centrepiece of a process of restructuring the relationship between local councils, friends groups and other stakeholders through much of 2009-2010.
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On US television, it was reported that on the ninth day of the ninth month in the year 2009, the first baby born at 9.09am in the USA weighed in at nine pounds, nine ounces.
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Southern Cross Station Wins British Award
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Docklands' OPEN CHANNEL announced a pilot episode of a new comedy series, People People, will be shot by students during their television production course.
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“And the winner is…Sydney.”
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A ceremony was held in July at the Australian mainland's southernmost building or the 150th anniversary of the Wilsons Promontory lighthouse. The lighthouse was built by convict labour from 1853 to 1859 and located 18 kilometres south of the national park's Tidal River settlement. The first Prom light was lit 15 minutes before sunset on July 15, 1859.
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Southern Cross Train Robbery Police swooped Southern Cross Station after two teenagers allegedly robbed an Upfield line passenger. The incident sparked a scuffle between the-would-be thieves and security after a security guard tried to intervene and stop the robbery. The security guard received minor injuries after and it was reported by witnesses that up to five people were involved in the altercation on platform 11. The incident was captured on CCTV. Police investigations continue.
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BP Australia announced their plans of relocating to Docklands. The move is expected to bring up to 800 staff to 717 Bourke Street when its new national headquarters is completed mid 2010. The oil company will be located opposite Etihad Stadium.
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Darcey’s Fund Thanks Docklands HarbourTown
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Katie Holmes has been cast in the lead role of a multi-million dollar Hollywood thriller Don't Be Afraid Of The Dark to be shot at Docklands film studio. Filming will commence in August.
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Kitchen Garden Program continues to grow Education Minister Bronwyn Pike launched Kitchen Garden Week 2009 to celebrate kitchen gardens in schools which supports Victorian Education Week in May.
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Thousands of visitors each week to VicUrban’s ‘Urban Art’ throughout Docklands are smiling and saying “cheese” as they take a happy snap to capture their waterfront experience.
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who is showing what, where in the Docklands and nearby.
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‘Water’, directed by Deepa Mehta, takes place in an Indian ‘house of widows’ in 1938.
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If the nexus between folk, soul, hip hop, and bluesy rock, with the merest dash of quirky electronica thrown in, sounds like something your ears would find beautiful, the latest Nova Tunes compilation is worth adding to your collection.
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What do vintage fashion, the Slow Food movement, the sudden explosion of book clubs and an exhibition of 200 human cadavers all have in common? According to David Boyle, they’re all evidence of ‘New Realism’, which he defines as a rejection by Western consumers of marketing spin and a desire for the authentic.
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We work to make money, so, what’s the point if it is doesn’t make us happy? Good question. A lot of people just work for the weekend to have some fun. Does that mean that during the week there is no fun? It’s discouraging to think that we might spend 70% of our time facilitating 30% of pleasure.
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Thanks to Mama Coco’s patent pending formula, your lips will be protected from the blistering sun without the use of chemicals or oxides. With Mama Coco lip balms, you can feel free to lick your lips!
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Tropical fruit extracts, nourishing plant oils and certified organic aloe vera, revered for their curative and rejuvenating properties, are blended together to create exotic body care treatments that best reflect the beauty, vitality and spirit of the Hawaiian Islands for soft, luminous skin and hair.
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Shampoo, conditioner, shave gel, face crème,face & body wash & scrub.
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Have you always wanted it? Can’t stop thinking about it? Does it infiltrate your dreams at night? Motivate your days? Cover your doodle pad?
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Steakhouse is all about the steak.
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Mamma Woks, the latest spunky addition to Waterfront City, takes favourites from Asian cuisines. Its menu features a combination of dishes from Malaysian, Japanese, Chinese, Vietnamese and Thai cooking styles.
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Beachclub’s warm tones and colours make it the perfect place to relax throughout the winter.
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40 ml bourbon syrup mint twigs
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Day old Turkish bread 100g 3 super ripe, super sweet tomatoes 1 Continental cucumber, peeled 1⁄2 small red onion, finely sliced. 1 spring onion 1 cup picked Italian parsley leaves 1 cup picked coriander leaves 8 mint leaves, torn into smallish pieces 1 avocado & 1 tsp Sumac Salt & freshly ground pepper Red wine vinegar 30ml Mild blend olive oil 90ml
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Reasonably priced rose that pushes the limit on sugar.
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Pinot nuts will go fully gaga over this newest vintage from outspoken and eccentric vigneron Keppell Smith from Beechworth.
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Shirt
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Socks
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Paul Smith ties
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Paul Smith cufflinks
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In the urban jungle where the safety of dark colours rules, how do you make a statement with style?
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Melbourne’s Pavement Warriors The 2009 Herald Sun/City Link Run for the Kids was heralded a triumph as a record 30,000 Victorians took to the streets of Melbourne and raised a staggering $1 Million for The Royal Children’s Hospital. Race Director Steve Moneghetti put the call out to individuals, families, friends, corporate teams, the fancy dressed and athletic communities to don a pair of runners and “get into it” and on the 5th of April and he was overwhelmed by the record turnout.
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U2 Tower, also known as Britain Quay Tower, intended to be the tallest building in Ireland has been put on hold in April due to the recession.
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Mother’s Day is an ideal time to pay tribute to mums living or those who have passed away, what a beautiful way to honour or remember mum than planting a tree that you can continue to nurture and watch grow throughout the years.
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Watch this space, this Australian jewellery designer is set to take the world by storm. Meaghan Friedman is Petal Meg, an experienced silver smith who has been designing her unique range of pressed flower jewellery based on the beauty Mother Nature has provided.
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Australia has been well exposed to Eastern culture but are we aware of the benefits of Chinese facial beauty therapy? Chinese facials are a part of the skin care regime offered as part of the Oriental Beauty Code which allows the release of blocked “chi” (energy), to assist in the elimination of toxins.
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The Mother’s Day Classic gives us all an opportunity to remember those who have been lost to breast cancer, to show support to someone with breast cancer or just to show appreciation to your mum on Mother’s Day.
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Belly Art is a locally based company started by two young mums providing professional belly casting services for expectant mothers, hand and foot plaster casting and framing as well as 100% safe, tried and tested DIY Kits and an extensive range of merchandise to put a smile on the face of Mums and Grand-mums everywhere.
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Don’t forget Sunday May 10th is Mothers Day! Mothers Day gives us an opportunity to tell our mums how much they mean to us and how much we appreciate them and all they do.
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Working your way through a platter of ten cheeses, six wine varieties and a bottle of Leffe beer must be the perfect alternative to spending a night in.
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Melbourne Victory fans packed Federation Square in early March to pay tribute to their A-League Champions following their brilliant 1-0 win over Adelaide United.
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Docklands comes alive with the grand opening of the latest Cirque du Soleil extravaganza Dralion under the Grand Chapiteau (Big Top) commencing on April 9th.
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Docklands Yacht Club has just announced the fabulous news that they have been selected as Host Club for the Special Olympics Sailing Regatta. This regatta is for anyone with an intellectual disability (8 years and older) who would like go sailing. The regatta will be run over two Sundays.
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Visit the Chinese Museum during the school holidays and receive a Chinatown Treasures Map. Discover Dragons and lions, gold mines, Chinese temples, and the exciting heritage and culture of the area that dates back to the 1850s. There are some great prizes to be won for finding where the gold nugget has been hidden in Chinatown!
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The new blockbuster exhibition Dinosaur Walk these autumn school holidays will enable visitors to walk among, around and even above the Museum’s collection of dinosaur skeletons. Kids will come face-to-face with Amargasaurus and Protoceratop, as well as Quetzalcoatlus, the largest flying animal of all time. Dinosaur fans can touch displays of dinosaur teeth, bones and fossilised poo and discover how dinosaurs moved and lived.
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The Melbourne City Baths school holiday program is packed with exciting activities and excursions for children aged 6 years to 12 years. It is a great way to keep your children safe, entertained and active throughout the holidays. The program is nationally registered.
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Enjoy three fun-filled cinema programs at ACMI guaranteed to delight and captivate the imagination of children and grown-ups alike. Animated Kids’ Classics (G) features animated adaptations of some much loved fairy tales (FREE) . Hoodwinked (G) is an updated re-telling of the Grimm Brothers fairy tale “Little Red Riding Hood” that begins at the end of the story! Enchanted (G) follows the adventures of a fairytale princess sent to the real world of modern-day New York City by an evil queen.
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Introducing Mermalaide! This cheeky bubbly mermaid will take children on an adventure into the magical world of life under the sea. Includes storytelling, sea creature dancing and decorating a shell to take home.
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Gasworks Arts Park has a huge line up of activities for children of all ages and interests such as Bollywood Dancing.
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For the first time snow storms will descend on the new Antarctica exhibit at Melbourne Aquarium creating a beautiful blanket of fresh snow for our majestic King and cheeky Gentoo penguins to play on!
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Don’t just watch films... learn how to make them! If you love film and TV and can see yourself behind the camera or in the director’s chair, then you need Open Channel’s three-day, hands-on course for young people who want to make movies. Guided by experienced filmmaker Rachael Thompson, you get to shoot, act, direct and edit a short video.
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2009 was welcomed in by 40,000 ravers dressed in white at Telstra Dome. Police praised event organisers and the sell-out crowd on their overall behaviour. The aftermath of the giant party though was blamed for the poor surface at Docklands Stadium with Melbourne Victory players reporting glass and metal debris being found on the turf during their January A-League match. Overall New Years Eve in Docklands was hailed a roaring success with minimal disruption to residents and traffic.
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It’s time to rev up your engines and head down to the 2009 Melbourne International Motor Show as it kicks off Australian Automotive Week.
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Martial Funk, and this February it’s on, with live performances at Waterfront City.
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10 Years of Taking it to the Streets - The Sustainable Living Foundation (SLF).
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Valentine’s Day Twilight concert featuring Kate Ceberano.
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50th Anniversary Concert - a world-class outdoor performance venue and a vital part of the performing arts in Melbourne.
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The Mornington Peninsula’s T Gallant winery is renowned for its range of premium Pinot Gris and Pinot Grigio varieties.
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As the temperature soared past 40 degrees again, I found myself searching for something chilled and refreshing and I stumbled upon the perfect bottle.
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Wardrobe Refashion is a community which has had an online presence since early 2006. Based in Melbourne, founder and owner Nichola Prested started up the site after deciding to quit buying new manufactured clothing in a bid to do her part for the planet, save money and improve her sewing skills.
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Get happy - EXTREMELY HAPPY - with $9 Happy Hour cocktails at selected Docklands restaurants. Normally around $18, cocktails are now half price at $9.
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Your wine cellar will become the envy of the neighbourhood as you wander among more than 60 of Victoria’s boutique wineries tasting and purchasing their latest offerings.
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Europe comes to Melbourne for one special Saturday night of glamour and spectacle.
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Roll up, roll up, roll up for the most delectable, delightful and decadent day of indulgence Melbourne has ever seen...
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L’Oréal Melbourne Fashion Festival Welcomes Runway Extraordinaire
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Connex Sizzle
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Flathead Festival at Docklands
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Delectably delightful; what more can I say about a festival that centres on Food and Wine and offers the largest celebration of its kind anywhere in the world?
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