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▶ We will be leaving discrete numbers of papers in areas where people have time to read – specifically cafes and restaurants.

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▶ And we will be topping up all month a series of distribution baskets in high-traffic areas.

▶ As time goes on, we will be publishing the location and numbers distributed via these distribution baskets.

Hyper-local - Where print will always beats digital for a geographically-targeted connection.

Hyper-local print publishing is built on the premise that people have an interest in what is going on around them.

But what is local?

Our definition of “local” means where people can walk. It means the local shops, cafes and restaurants. It means a single postcode.

Content

Our content is not available anywhere else. Because it is so specialised, only a small, lean, local news organisation like ours can commercialise hyper-local news.

And, because our news is exclusive, a monthly printed news cycle is appropriate. It gives us time to collect and present quality local news that people want to read.

Content is king. And it’s because of our quality content that our paper is picked up and read. This creates and maintains the opportunity for our advertisers to speak directly to readers.

Distribution

Of course, content is nothing without appropriate distribution.

Where possible, we deliver to mail boxes within our single-postcode area. We supplement this with piles of papers and distribution baskets in high-traffic areas.

In the parlance of the online world, this is “push” distribution – where the content comes to the reader. Push is the holy grail of content distribution, unlike “pull” where readers must seek it out.

SPECIfIC gEOgrAPhIC TArgETINgThe internet made us

It’s ironic that the success of the internet has created the opportunity for hyper-local print publishing.

Without their classified advertising revenue streams, the major news organisations have responded by contracting, rationalising and syndicating content.

And without their own unique content, they fight for the remaining morsels with expensive 24-hour news cycles, falling editorial standards and a depressingly negative attitudes.

There is simply no local print news anymore.

Social media

Advertisers are coming back to hyper-local print media having been earlier seduced by promises of robust RoI metrics and specific consumer targeting via social media.

At a global (or even national or state) level, social media can deliver on its promise (although it fragments further every day within the ever-increasing online noise). The big brands are carving up the pie.

But at a hyper-local level, online simply can’t compete with a well-written and distributed printed newspaper.

There is no better medium for targeting a specific geographic area.

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MARKET PURCHASEpage 3

NO RESPITEpage 5

THE PAIN OF PLANESpage 6

TREASURE HUNTpage 9

LUNCH TIME 12

AFTER WORK 13

THE WEEKEND 14

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Philharmonic is facing extinctionAustralia’s oldest surviving

cultural organisation,

the Royal Melbourne

Philharmonic (RMP), is poised

to close its doors at the end of

the year because of local and

state government indiff erence

and neglect.

Musical director and conductor Andrew

Wailes says the organisation is no longer

appreciated by the Victorian Government

and the City of Melbourne which, he says,

are focused on avant-garde, trendy and

experimental artistic expressions.

Th e State Government is refusing to

guarantee the future of the group’s home in

the historic Drill Hall in A’Beckett St and the

City of Melbourne last month did not renew

its arts funding.

For Mr Wailes, missing out on a $20,000

annual council grant was the fi nal nail in the

coffi n of the group, which was established

in 1853. Th e RMP was not on the list of 58

successful recipients who shared $765,000

arts funding announced by the City of

Melbourne on October 6.

“$20,000 is not a lot of money but, for us,

it is the diff erence between being able to

continue or not,” Mr Wailes said.

It is particularly galling for the organisation,

which comprises hundreds of world-class

volunteer choristers and part-time-paid

classical musicians, that the council this

year opted to fund a $7000 tattoo on a

woman’s back.

“We are disappointed and frustrated that the

cultural importance of the philharmonic is

not appreciated,” Mr Wailes said.

Mr Wailes said the mainstream cultural arts

were somehow to survive on their own.

“I hate to use these words, but I think it’s

a cultural cringe that has prejudiced the

funding panels,” he said. “Th e people on

these panels making these decisions are

more interested in being fashionable and

trendy.”

“It’s been like this for a long time now. Th is

city has lost so many of our classical arts

and it looks like the oldest cultural group in

Australia will be next to go.”

He said the orchestra and choir touched

thousands of Victorians each year and

contributed constantly to public life in

Melbourne through performing at public

events such as the Melbourne Cup, Anzac

Day, AFL grand fi nals and the like.

Th e State Government has refused to

guarantee the future of the heritage-listed

Drill Hall at 239 A’Beckett St beyond the end

of the fi nancial year.

Th e RMP is one of many cultural

organisations housed at the Drill Hall and

Mr Wailes says there is no other suitable

venue within the City of Melbourne.

Th e hall is divided in two with the Royal

Historical Society of Victoria (RHSV) using

the western end and a collection of musical

groups occupying the eastern end.

“Th is venue is used fi ve nights and seven

days a week by literally thousands of people,”

Mr Wailes said.

He said the eastern-end’s primary tenant,

the Victorian Concert Orchestra, was

probably the least frequent user of the space.

But, apart from the RMP, the hall was also

used by the City of Melbourne Highland Pipe

Band, the May Downs School of Dance, the

Australian Children’s Choir, the Chamber

Strings of Melbourne and the Melbourne

University Choral Society.

Residents 3000 president John Dall’Amico

said his organisation was working closely

with Museums Australia to explore ways of

keeping the groups in the Drill Hall.

On September 30 the RHSV held a rally at

the venue to gather support for long-term

use of the venue. Executive offi cer Kate

Prinsley said support had been pledged

by former premier John Cain, federal MP

Adam Bandt, state member Jennifer Kanis,

Cr Jackie Watts as well as a host of history-

based organisations.

Greens Melbourne candidate Ellen Sanders

has also pledged support.

Th e Drill Hall’s landlord, Planning Minister

Matthew Guy, has refused to respond to CBD

News on this issue.

Andrew Wailes in full fl ight at a Royal Melbourne Philharmonic Choir rehearsal at the Drill Hall.

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HIGHLIGHTS

MELBOURNE MUSIC WEEK

Back for its fi fth big year,Melbourne Music Week’s(MMW) 2014 program isbigger and bolder than ever.

Th e 10-day curated music program is bursting with 110 dynamic events to be held morning, noon and night across 40 uniquely Melbourne locations.

From quirky music events in laneways, trams, power stations and elevators, to experiential performances at iconic Melbourne institutions, MMW’s 2014 program celebrates the crossover between music, art, fi lm, food and design in the country’s cultural capital.

Chair of the City of Melbourne’s Marketing Melbourne Committee, Cr Beverley Pinder-Mortimer said the City of Melbourne continued to work with the music industry to produce an event like no other.

“Th e city becomes the stage for this 10-day event which highlights the breadth of music in Melbourne. Melbourne is one of the world’s great music cities and Melbourne Music Week absolutely highlights this,” Cr

Pinder-Mortimer said.

Th is year MMW’s fl agship venue, Queen Victoria Market (QVM), will transform into a vibrant performance space with an impressive line-up of local and international acts. Midnight Juggernauts will debut the Melbourne premiere of their visual and musical installation, Aerials, celebrating their 10th anniversary on Saturday, November 22. Legendary Detroit techno collective Underground Resistance will present a night of jazz and techno music with visionary founder Mad Mike on Tuesday, November 18.

Chair of council’s Arts and Culture Committee, Cr Rohan Leppert, said MMW celebrated local talent and worked with the industry in a distinctive co-production model.

Th e most popular night of the program in recent years, Live Music Safari, will once again awaken the city on Th ursday, November 20 with 14 venues opening their

doors for a free night of local music. Th e program welcomes two new venues, Th e Hi-Fi and Kelvin Club, as well as expanding to nearby laneways.

MMW’s Self-Made series will return with a new program of innovative events popping up throughout the city. With surprise performances in CBD elevators, daytime musical tennis matches, DJ roller raves, and parties with performances by yet-to-be-announced musical guests, the series supports the ingenuity and boundless talent of Melbourne’s creative community.

Th e MMW program boasts a series of unique one-off concerts and artistic collaborations with NGV, MPavilion, Rooftop Cinema, SWELL and Residency that reinterpret public performance spaces and blur the line between art, fi lm, design and music.

Th e full 2014 program and tickets available online at melbourne.vic.gov.au/mmw

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DRACULA’S IS BRINGING SEXY BACK …FROM THE ’70S!Dracula’s Cabaret has been entertaining Melbourne visitors and locals alike for over three decades, and is renowned for creating shows that push cultural boundaries, eclipse technical improbabilities and never cease to amaze.

Th e shows, like the business itself, are created by the Newman family, now into their third Dracula’s generation. With unique hand-made costumes, enormous technical props, and Dracula’s signature razor-edge comedy, it’s a night out that you have to experience at least once in your lifetime.

Th eir brand new show Retro Vampt is set to

take the stage from Halloween, October 31, and new and old fans are about to be taken on a tripnotic journey of psychedelic variety acts. Yep, this new show is inspired by the 1970s, featuring acrobatic dance, mime, puppetry, stand-up comedy, live music, and mind-bending staging, all set to a funky ’70s song list.

Th e fun starts as soon as you arrive, with guests shown to the Graveyard Cocktail Bar where unique horror movie memorabilia can be viewed and signature Dracula’s cocktails can be consumed (the latest bar addition is Dracula’s “O Negative” beer, brewed locally and sold exclusively at the venue – it’s a must). Guests then board the Ghost Train, a short ride that will get the adrenalin pumping in preparation for a night full of dark twists and turns.

You are delivered to the Th eatre of the Vampyre, where a delicious three-course meal is served, punctuated by the hilarious antics of the Draculettes (your deceased waiters for the night) and a live jazz set for

background music. Th e fast-paced variety show that follows is a complete departure from the typical bawdy theatre restaurant cliché, so make sure you leave all of your preconceptions at the door!

Th e party continues after the show back up at the Graveyard Cocktail Bar, where guests can rub shoulders with the cast and dance the night away.

Retro Vampt is sure to bring out your inner

hippy and, as the old saying goes, “don’t knock it ’til you’ve tried it”! If Dracula’s has survived for this long they must be doing something right …

All tickets include a delicious three-course meal, a ride on a very unique Ghost Train, and the two-hour live comedy-cabaret show. Dracula’s runs shows every Tuesday-Saturday night and bookings are essential. Phone: 9988 2503 Online: https://draculas1-px.rtrk.com.au/

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seniors festivalSet to the theme of taking good care of

yourself, head to Docklands, an official

senior-friendly precinct for fun-filled events.

Docklands, October 5 - 121300 135 090, [email protected]/seniorsfestival

nursery designGet tips from interior designer Lauren Macer

on how to create a beautifully styled nursery

or kids room. CAE, Lvl 2, 253 Flinders LnOctober 11, 10am – 3.30pm9652 0611; www.cae.edu.au

knitting classesWhether you’re a beginner seeking your first

lesson or a cabling crusader, you are in good

hands with the Handknitters Guild.

Federation Square Fourth Monday of each month, 12pm – 2pm

explore art decoDiscover Art Deco Modernist buildings in

the CBD with architect Lisa Dew.

Centre for Adult Education Lvl 2, 253 Flinders LnOctober 5, 2pm - 4.30pm9652 0611

concertTake time off your desk and listen to the

Herning Boys Choir from Denmark at the St

Paul's Cathedral.

Corner Flinders and Swanston streetsOctober 15, 1.00pm, 9653 4333www.stpaulscathedral.org.au

morn gloryvilleGet over the hump day blues, shake off the

sleep and dance to disco, '90s dance and

soul. 1000 Pound Bend, 361 Lonsdale StOctober 15, 6.30am – 9.30am

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Lunch with A hEARta host of not-for-profit food and drink businesses have popped up around the city, committed to giving back to the community.

STREAT

A not-for-profit hospitality organisation,

gives support and hospitality industry

training to disadvantaged youths.

STREAT’s founders, Rebecca Scott and Kate

Barrelle, were inspired by KOTO, a training

program and restaurant providing street

youth with job opportunities in Vietnam.

STREAT also recently won a national award

for being Australia’s Most Innovative Social

Enterprise.

Ground level, Melbourne Central,

Cnr Swanston and LaTrobe Streets

9629 4222 www.streat.com.au

2Pocket Fairtrade

An ethically-minded espresso bar and store,

the venue supports disadvantaged producers

to improve their lives through business and

commerce. Coffee is the speciality here

– try the espresso bar’s signature blend,

combining pulped natural Brazilian beans

with estate Colombian and Guatemalan

coffees. Then browse the Fairtrade

retail outlet’s wooden toys and puzzles,

homewares, blankets, coffee, chocolate,

fashion and clothing. They have Australia’s

largest range of Fairtrade and ethical

chocolate with over 70+ varieties in stock.

277 Lt Lonsdale St twopocket.com.au

Kinfolk

Kinfolk is a social enterprise café with a

unique twist - whilst serving healthy produce

and quality espresso, all profits are directed

to international and local development

projects. At the point of sale customers are

invited to choose which of the projects like

YGAP's youth leadership project in Ghana

or Urban Seed's Credo Café supporting

inclusion for Melbourne's homeless and

marginalised they want to support.

673 Bourke St 0423 229 953 www.kinfolk.org.au

Melbourne Rooftop Honey

Another Melbourne success story worth

buzzing about is Melbourne Rooftop Honey.

Their aim is to provide lip-smackingly good

honey and also to raise awareness of the

importance of bees in our lives.

A number of restaurants around town use

the honey in their cooking, like Bomba and

The Town Mouse, while Clementine’s in

Degraves St, has jars for sale.

The main reason for the success of urban

bees is the variety of flora growing in the city

compared with what is now present in much

of the countryside which often has just one

crop dominating an entire area.

Shebeen

Uni mates Simon Griffiths and Zanna

McComish had both spent time volunteering

in Africa and witnessed first hand the

poverty and the hardship that civilians

experience every day. Taking the idea from

the numerous street bars they fell in love

with over there, they opened their take on

street drinking with Shebeen – a 100 per cent

not-for-profit watering hole.

How does it work? Every beer, wine, cider

and margarita sale sends funds back to that

drink’s country of origin. The cocktails on the

menu are inspired by the 11 countries they

sponsor, the decor is inspired by the colours

of Kenya, and the stripped back, wooden

interior and laneway location is just like

sitting on a side-street in Africa.

36 Manchester Lane 9650 6931 www.shebeen.com.au

Melbourne Rooftop Honey raise awareness of the importance of bees in our lives.

nEw spin on oLd-woRLd tAiLoRingMelbourne is no stranger to hidden gems

in lane-ways, forming the intricate vessels

that negotiate the heart of our vibrant CBD.

It’s a perennial Melburnian tradition. From

long-forgotten markets of the 18th century,

to cloth suppliers of the city’s famed rag

trade, Hardware Lane has been integral

to Melbourne’s development through the

decades. It’s only fitting that it should house

the new showroom of Oscar Hunt Tailors

– custom-made suit makers who give an

edge to an old craft – and another welcome

addition to the city’s fabric.

It was the dream of founder and general

manager, Chris Edwards, to make premium

suiting available to the average Australian

male. “I wanted to offer that wonderfully

old-world service of made-to-measure

tailoring at an accessible price point”,

Mr Edwards said. “It’s our aim to make

every suit purchasing experience a truly

remarkable one”. Mr Edwards typifies the

Oscar Hunt male: Nine-to-five, three-piece

suit during the week; a relaxed silhouette

at weekends. It’s this fusion by which this

country has come to be known, something

that is uniquely Australian, but makes for an

interesting mix to the uninitiated.

The same could be said of Oscar Lake, the

aptly-named head tailor of Oscar Hunt.

Having learned the craft as a bespoke tailor

at Hemden Shirtmakers and Tailors, Mr Lake

transitioned to made-to-measure tailoring in

order to reflect the current suiting trend. “I

noticed the difficulties in operating as a

bespoke tailor in Australia and realised the

future of suiting is in the high quality and

more affordable made-to-measure.” And it

wasn’t just this that inspired him. Mr Lake

says, “You can’t replicate the confidence of

a client wearing a garment that’s tailored to

every aspect of their body and to their style.

Not often does anyone get exactly want they

want, so it’s a special feeling.”

Oscar Hunt has a broad appeal: From

older gentlemen who have a long-founded

appreciation for quality tailoring to younger

men who wish to step up their style and gain

access to the custom-made experience. From

initial appointment to the final product, a

tailored suit takes six weeks to produce, and

starts from $845, depending on the fabric

used and the desired construction.

Oscar Hunt is located at Level 3, 43 Hardware

Lane, Melbourne; for appointments call

their showroom on 0499 000 011

and discover the fascinating craft that is

made-to-measure suiting.

visit oscar Hunt in Hardware lane to discover the fascinating craft that is made-to-measure suiting.

FOR THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER, 2014 ISSUE 04 FREE WWW.CBDNEWS.COM.AU

MARKET PURCHASEpage 3

NO RESPITEpage 5

THE PAIN OF PLANESpage 6

TREASURE HUNTpage 9

LUNCH TIME 12

AFTER WORK 13

THE WEEKEND 14

Food Events Nightlife

Room 3, Level 5, 2 Collins St

Melbourne 3000

Tel: 03 9650 2115

Email: [email protected]

Web: www.antippa.com.au

Solving Disputes for Business, Commercial &

Property since 1961

Philharmonic is facing extinctionAustralia’s oldest surviving

cultural organisation,

the Royal Melbourne

Philharmonic (RMP), is poised

to close its doors at the end of

the year because of local and

state government indiff erence

and neglect.

Musical director and conductor Andrew

Wailes says the organisation is no longer

appreciated by the Victorian Government

and the City of Melbourne which, he says,

are focused on avant-garde, trendy and

experimental artistic expressions.

Th e State Government is refusing to

guarantee the future of the group’s home in

the historic Drill Hall in A’Beckett St and the

City of Melbourne last month did not renew

its arts funding.

For Mr Wailes, missing out on a $20,000

annual council grant was the fi nal nail in the

coffi n of the group, which was established

in 1853. Th e RMP was not on the list of 58

successful recipients who shared $765,000

arts funding announced by the City of

Melbourne on October 6.

“$20,000 is not a lot of money but, for us,

it is the diff erence between being able to

continue or not,” Mr Wailes said.

It is particularly galling for the organisation,

which comprises hundreds of world-class

volunteer choristers and part-time-paid

classical musicians, that the council this

year opted to fund a $7000 tattoo on a

woman’s back.

“We are disappointed and frustrated that the

cultural importance of the philharmonic is

not appreciated,” Mr Wailes said.

Mr Wailes said the mainstream cultural arts

were somehow to survive on their own.

“I hate to use these words, but I think it’s

a cultural cringe that has prejudiced the

funding panels,” he said. “Th e people on

these panels making these decisions are

more interested in being fashionable and

trendy.”

“It’s been like this for a long time now. Th is

city has lost so many of our classical arts

and it looks like the oldest cultural group in

Australia will be next to go.”

He said the orchestra and choir touched

thousands of Victorians each year and

contributed constantly to public life in

Melbourne through performing at public

events such as the Melbourne Cup, Anzac

Day, AFL grand fi nals and the like.

Th e State Government has refused to

guarantee the future of the heritage-listed

Drill Hall at 239 A’Beckett St beyond the end

of the fi nancial year.

Th e RMP is one of many cultural

organisations housed at the Drill Hall and

Mr Wailes says there is no other suitable

venue within the City of Melbourne.

Th e hall is divided in two with the Royal

Historical Society of Victoria (RHSV) using

the western end and a collection of musical

groups occupying the eastern end.

“Th is venue is used fi ve nights and seven

days a week by literally thousands of people,”

Mr Wailes said.

He said the eastern-end’s primary tenant,

the Victorian Concert Orchestra, was

probably the least frequent user of the space.

But, apart from the RMP, the hall was also

used by the City of Melbourne Highland Pipe

Band, the May Downs School of Dance, the

Australian Children’s Choir, the Chamber

Strings of Melbourne and the Melbourne

University Choral Society.

Residents 3000 president John Dall’Amico

said his organisation was working closely

with Museums Australia to explore ways of

keeping the groups in the Drill Hall.

On September 30 the RHSV held a rally at

the venue to gather support for long-term

use of the venue. Executive offi cer Kate

Prinsley said support had been pledged

by former premier John Cain, federal MP

Adam Bandt, state member Jennifer Kanis,

Cr Jackie Watts as well as a host of history-

based organisations.

Greens Melbourne candidate Ellen Sanders

has also pledged support.

Th e Drill Hall’s landlord, Planning Minister

Matthew Guy, has refused to respond to CBD

News on this issue.

Andrew Wailes in full fl ight at a Royal Melbourne Philharmonic Choir rehearsal at the Drill Hall.

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LUNCH TIMEto be featured in this seCtion Call 8689 7980

seniors festivalSet to the theme of taking good care of

yourself, head to Docklands, an official

senior-friendly precinct for fun-filled events.

Docklands, October 5 - 121300 135 090, [email protected]/seniorsfestival

nursery designGet tips from interior designer Lauren Macer

on how to create a beautifully styled nursery

or kids room. CAE, Lvl 2, 253 Flinders LnOctober 11, 10am – 3.30pm9652 0611; www.cae.edu.au

knitting classesWhether you’re a beginner seeking your first

lesson or a cabling crusader, you are in good

hands with the Handknitters Guild.

Federation Square Fourth Monday of each month, 12pm – 2pm

explore art decoDiscover Art Deco Modernist buildings in

the CBD with architect Lisa Dew.

Centre for Adult Education Lvl 2, 253 Flinders LnOctober 5, 2pm - 4.30pm9652 0611

concertTake time off your desk and listen to the

Herning Boys Choir from Denmark at the St

Paul's Cathedral.

Corner Flinders and Swanston streetsOctober 15, 1.00pm, 9653 4333www.stpaulscathedral.org.au

morn gloryvilleGet over the hump day blues, shake off the

sleep and dance to disco, '90s dance and

soul. 1000 Pound Bend, 361 Lonsdale StOctober 15, 6.30am – 9.30am

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Lunch with A hEARta host of not-for-profit food and drink businesses have popped up around the city, committed to giving back to the community.

STREAT

A not-for-profit hospitality organisation,

gives support and hospitality industry

training to disadvantaged youths.

STREAT’s founders, Rebecca Scott and Kate

Barrelle, were inspired by KOTO, a training

program and restaurant providing street

youth with job opportunities in Vietnam.

STREAT also recently won a national award

for being Australia’s Most Innovative Social

Enterprise.

Ground level, Melbourne Central,

Cnr Swanston and LaTrobe Streets

9629 4222 www.streat.com.au

2Pocket Fairtrade

An ethically-minded espresso bar and store,

the venue supports disadvantaged producers

to improve their lives through business and

commerce. Coffee is the speciality here

– try the espresso bar’s signature blend,

combining pulped natural Brazilian beans

with estate Colombian and Guatemalan

coffees. Then browse the Fairtrade

retail outlet’s wooden toys and puzzles,

homewares, blankets, coffee, chocolate,

fashion and clothing. They have Australia’s

largest range of Fairtrade and ethical

chocolate with over 70+ varieties in stock.

277 Lt Lonsdale St twopocket.com.au

Kinfolk

Kinfolk is a social enterprise café with a

unique twist - whilst serving healthy produce

and quality espresso, all profits are directed

to international and local development

projects. At the point of sale customers are

invited to choose which of the projects like

YGAP's youth leadership project in Ghana

or Urban Seed's Credo Café supporting

inclusion for Melbourne's homeless and

marginalised they want to support.

673 Bourke St 0423 229 953 www.kinfolk.org.au

Melbourne Rooftop Honey

Another Melbourne success story worth

buzzing about is Melbourne Rooftop Honey.

Their aim is to provide lip-smackingly good

honey and also to raise awareness of the

importance of bees in our lives.

A number of restaurants around town use

the honey in their cooking, like Bomba and

The Town Mouse, while Clementine’s in

Degraves St, has jars for sale.

The main reason for the success of urban

bees is the variety of flora growing in the city

compared with what is now present in much

of the countryside which often has just one

crop dominating an entire area.

Shebeen

Uni mates Simon Griffiths and Zanna

McComish had both spent time volunteering

in Africa and witnessed first hand the

poverty and the hardship that civilians

experience every day. Taking the idea from

the numerous street bars they fell in love

with over there, they opened their take on

street drinking with Shebeen – a 100 per cent

not-for-profit watering hole.

How does it work? Every beer, wine, cider

and margarita sale sends funds back to that

drink’s country of origin. The cocktails on the

menu are inspired by the 11 countries they

sponsor, the decor is inspired by the colours

of Kenya, and the stripped back, wooden

interior and laneway location is just like

sitting on a side-street in Africa.

36 Manchester Lane 9650 6931 www.shebeen.com.au

Melbourne Rooftop Honey raise awareness of the importance of bees in our lives.

nEw spin on oLd-woRLd tAiLoRingMelbourne is no stranger to hidden gems

in lane-ways, forming the intricate vessels

that negotiate the heart of our vibrant CBD.

It’s a perennial Melburnian tradition. From

long-forgotten markets of the 18th century,

to cloth suppliers of the city’s famed rag

trade, Hardware Lane has been integral

to Melbourne’s development through the

decades. It’s only fitting that it should house

the new showroom of Oscar Hunt Tailors

– custom-made suit makers who give an

edge to an old craft – and another welcome

addition to the city’s fabric.

It was the dream of founder and general

manager, Chris Edwards, to make premium

suiting available to the average Australian

male. “I wanted to offer that wonderfully

old-world service of made-to-measure

tailoring at an accessible price point”,

Mr Edwards said. “It’s our aim to make

every suit purchasing experience a truly

remarkable one”. Mr Edwards typifies the

Oscar Hunt male: Nine-to-five, three-piece

suit during the week; a relaxed silhouette

at weekends. It’s this fusion by which this

country has come to be known, something

that is uniquely Australian, but makes for an

interesting mix to the uninitiated.

The same could be said of Oscar Lake, the

aptly-named head tailor of Oscar Hunt.

Having learned the craft as a bespoke tailor

at Hemden Shirtmakers and Tailors, Mr Lake

transitioned to made-to-measure tailoring in

order to reflect the current suiting trend. “I

noticed the difficulties in operating as a

bespoke tailor in Australia and realised the

future of suiting is in the high quality and

more affordable made-to-measure.” And it

wasn’t just this that inspired him. Mr Lake

says, “You can’t replicate the confidence of

a client wearing a garment that’s tailored to

every aspect of their body and to their style.

Not often does anyone get exactly want they

want, so it’s a special feeling.”

Oscar Hunt has a broad appeal: From

older gentlemen who have a long-founded

appreciation for quality tailoring to younger

men who wish to step up their style and gain

access to the custom-made experience. From

initial appointment to the final product, a

tailored suit takes six weeks to produce, and

starts from $845, depending on the fabric

used and the desired construction.

Oscar Hunt is located at Level 3, 43 Hardware

Lane, Melbourne; for appointments call

their showroom on 0499 000 011

and discover the fascinating craft that is

made-to-measure suiting.

visit oscar Hunt in Hardware lane to discover the fascinating craft that is made-to-measure suiting.

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