Mount Evelyn
Tuesday, 16 July, 2024
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The power of healing Currently on display at the Yarra Ranges Regional Museum in Lilydale are the stories of those who experienced the storms of 2021. Told through the self-expression artworks of the community, guided by fine artist Emma Jennings, the healing power of art formed a integral part of the Stories of Giants exhibition. The vision of Jennings when designing the project was to involve the community, to tell their stories of pain and anguish from a time of destruction but also to provide a sense of togetherness, of acceptance and of ownership of what happened three years ago, primarily in the Dandenong Ranges. To read and see more, turn to page 11
Workshop participant Amber with her creation which formed part of the Stories of Giants exhibition by Emma Jennings. (Cathy Ronalds)
Maccas bid fails By Mikayla van Loon Mount Evelyn residents opposed to the infiltration of a fast food giant in their ‘village town’ have been left elated by a decision to reject the application. The decision to refuse both the McDonald’s and childcare centre proposed for 19-23 Hereford Road was handed down by Yarra Ranges
Council on Monday 8 July. With a determination from the Department of Transport and Planning that the development would be “unacceptable”, “incompatible” and “likely to compromise road safety” gave grounds for refusal. “When a state government agency objects to an application on the grounds of safety we must listen to their expert advice,” council
mayor Sophie Todorov said. No McDonald’s in Mount Evelyn lead campaigner Amy Kidd said she was pleased to learn of the decision and grateful that the over 400 objections submitted to the council were taken into consideration. “We’re absolutely thrilled with this decision. It’s a real testament to the Mount Evelyn community who really got behind objecting to
this proposal, and we’re really glad the Yarra Ranges Council has listened to our concerns and rejected the plan,” she said. Celebrating this victory, Ms Kidd said the action committee and the community would be getting together on Friday night to appreciate the effort and work put in since the proposal became known in December. Continued page 2
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