Photographers project pictures THE best pictures taken by local photographers are being put up in lights across the Kingston area. As part of this year’s OptiKA photo competition, 30 photos are being projected onto sites in Moorabbin and Cheltenham. The theme of this year’s OptiKA competition is “inspiring a zero emissions future”. Kingston mayor Steve Staikos said that the theme “supports the launch of council’s net zero 2030 campaign, part of our climate and ecological emergency response plan which encourages and supports the community to take climate action
alongside council.” “It is going to be fantastic to see these artworks, created by members of our community, inspiring us all to stop, recognise and respond to the climate emergency,” he said. The projections run from 5pm to 10pm between 23 June to 23 July. To see them visit Kingston Arts Centre, the projection space at Kingston City Hall, and the Kingtson council building in Cheltenham. For more information about the OptiKA competition visit kingstonarts.com.au
Council calls for action on abandoned site KINGSTON Council has called on Consumer Affairs Victoria (CAV) to acquire the former Berkeley Living complex in Patterson Lakes to ensure the site is not left abandoned for years to come. Kingston Mayor Steve Staikos said the community and Council are deeply concerned that the privately-owned site, which was shut down in 2017, has attracted ongoing graffiti, vandalism and other concerning safety issues. “Unfortunately, until recently there were no provisions that gave CAV the power to pursue the sale of the land,” Cr Staikos said. “I have recently written to the Minister for Consumer Affairs, who has confirmed that following amendments to the Retirement Villages Act 1986 the Director, Consumer Affairs Victoria is currently considering legal intervention to provide for the sale of the land,” Cr Staikos said. “The community has been deeply concerned the complex will remain an eyesore into the future, and it is essential the State Government now acts.” Council acknowledges this is a complex legal issue, as the privately-owned site has 39 individual lots, with many of the owners elderly, or now deceased.
Pictures: Gary Sissons
Eyesore: Kingston Council have called on Consumer Affairs Victoria to act on the abandoned site. Picture: Supplied
Council has been required to step in and secure the complex from vandalism over recent years and is hoping to recover the circa $100,000 that has been spent to secure the site. The retirement village has been closed since late 2017 due to safety concerns at the site, with CAV stepping in to assist elderly and vulnerable residents to relocate. Council understands that CAV will continue to keep impacted residents aware of the actions it is looking to progress.
Show of ‘solidarity’ at mosque Baitul Salam (House of Peace) mosque in Langwarrin spokesman Aziz Bhatti said a solidarity event at the mosque in Langwarrin on Friday 24 June was held in a bid to promote harmony and understanding between nearby residents and mosque participants. Bhatti said there had been a “great response” by the public and the community leaders to building friendship among all community members since the 21 June incident (“Vandals invade peace mosque” The News 21/6/22). He said many people attended the Love for all, Hatred for none, solidarity day at the mosque,
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