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Boronia CFA plaque unveiled
CFA mainstay remembered
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Tuesday, 15 August, 2023
Mail Stargazers invited to Gembrook footy oval
Hills locals remember Kokoda battle
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Veterans march in tribute to mates At the going down of the sun, and in the morning, we will remember them. Sunday 13 August marked the 50th anniversary of Australian troops being removed from the Vietnam war, and a commemoration of the soldiers who risked their lives and gave the ultimate sacrifice for Australia’s freedom. Many of those who returned from the war were
shunned, accused of being “baby killers” and given a hard time on their arrival home, yet this weeks’ memorial shows just how much our community continues to back our local vets and give them the honour they deserve. Read about this years’ memorial service on page 15
One telecom monopole plan goes but Kallista has another one planned
The Two Towers following community feedback. “The application has been withdrawn while this review is being completed,” a Downer spokesperson said. Weeks later, on 11 July, Indara Infrastructure Pty Ltd lodged an application for development approval for another 40-metre high monopole at 1 Ridge Road in Kallista. In the application, Indara details plans to remove 25 trees at the site and build and es-
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tablish car parking between the compound and Grantulla Road; with the facility designed to service Optus and Vodafone customers in the Kallista and Menzies Creek area. “Our project is intended to replace an existing facility that currently services the area that is being decommissioned shortly,” an Indara spokesperson said. “If this site is not replaced, there may be limited Optus and Vodafone mobile coverage in the local area.”
Kallista resident Peter Learmont told the Star Mail of his concerns over the proposed build of yet another telecommunications structure being planned for the area. “It’s going to be hard not to miss, particularly with the proposed trees to be cleared, the tower, the building and the fence,” he said. “What’s the impact going to be to the land values of the residences?” Turn to page 5 for more on the story
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Eyebrows are being raised over another proposal for a large telecommunications tower in Kallista. In May 2023, Downer EDI submitted a planning application to Yarra Ranges Council to build a 40-metre high monopole to be used to service a neighbouring Melbourne Water site. But after community members raised their concerns, Downer withdrew the application to re-assess project requirements
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