construction in the time of COVID-19 Are they in Southbank? Fishermans Bend? Montague or South Melbourne? and does it matter? Two towers are taking concrete form in Normanby Rd immediately opposite each other. Are they in a race to their 40 storey top? looking down Normanby Rd from Montague …
Docklands & Southbank
Sunlight and shadow
At 8 am on Sunday 21 June, about thirty people plunged into Port Phillip Bay to mark the winter solstice. Taking the plunge at Port Melbourne: image Alan-Jane FitzCameron The winter solstice leaves its mark in long, deep shadows cast by tall city buildings. Winter sunlight is precious. In …
Seafarers Rest Park
The new Seafarers Rest Park on North Wharf is a step closer after City of Melbourne councillors last week enthusiastically supported the design concepts for further consultation. The site of Seafarers Rest Park - note the reconstructed wharf, and the unreconstructed Shed No 5 The new park, …
Finding the River
Over the time of isolation, I have spent some time near the River and become preoccupied with our relationship to our Yarra River, known to the the Woi Wurrung (Wurundjeri) and the Boon wurrung as the Birrarung, the river of mists and shadows. So I have prepared a series of walking explorations …
Central Pier, Docklands
The abrupt closure of Central Pier in August last year, confirmed in early January, has implications beyond the distress to affected businesses and their staff. Development Victoria, the owner of the Pier, insists that the closure is necessary for public safety. All fenced off - Sheds 9 & …
Souvenir
Small smaller smallest is an endearing exhibition at the Emerald Hill Heritage Centre in South Melbourne. People living in Port Phillip were invited 'to share treasured miniatures, knick knacks and ornaments' for an exhibition for Seniors Week. Stories as tender as new asparagus were told at the …