Tuesday, 19 November, 2024
David Nickell returns to council
Ferntree Gully family seeks community help
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Young leader Elke honoured By Shamsiya Hussainpoor A Grade 6 student from Belgrave Heights Christian School, Elke Vethaak has been named the 2024 Victorian Junior Ambassador for The Fred Hollows Foundation, among seven other students from across Australia. The announcement was made at a special ceremony on Monday, 11 November. The students were chosen for this honour, which recognises young people who show strong leadership skills and a passion for helping others. The Fred Hollows Humanity Award is a national program that highlights Year 6 students who follow the example of the late Professor Fred Hollows, an Australian eye doctor known for his work improving eyesight in disadvantaged communities around the world. The award celebrates students who show kindness, compassion, and a sense of social responsibility. “I just like to see other people happy,” said the 11-year-old, when asked what inspires her to help others... To continue reading turn to page 8
Elke is described as a helpful and kind person everywhere she goes, whether it’s in the classroom, on the playground, or at home. (Supplied)
Salvation Army land in The Basin may become energy hot-spot, prompting...
Solar farm fears By Tanya Steele Greener futures at the cost of greener pastures have seen a sizeable chunk of land come up for possible changes in use in The Basin. Engage Victoria opened an engagement process for land in The Basin in late October which proposes changes to a planning scheme to allow for the building of a solar facility in the area – potential changes which not all are
happy with. The Minister for Planning is reviewing whether to prepare, adopt, and approve draft Knox planning scheme amendment C202knox for a solar energy facility at 49 Basin-Olinda Road in The Basin. Consultation is being conducted in accordance with section 20(5) of the Planning and Environment Act 1987. The engagement is due to close by 29 No-
Proposed plans by Chadwick Architecture and Interiors show plans for the amendment and give visuals on how the solar farm will be situated. Local online noticeboards have begun discussing the proposals and are concerned about the orientation and height of the panels. The amendment has been made at the request of Perry Town Planning on behalf of the Salvation Army Property Trust. Continued page 3
vember and local Lynette Hayhurst said she has many reasons for disagreeing with the proposed plans. “This land is in the Knox Green Wedge zone and has caveats that restrict its use to preserve the natural beauty of this land,” she said. “Knox City Council has worked hard with the community’s full support to maintain this natural beauty, which is loved not only by locals but the many visitors to The Basin.”
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