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West Australian
22-05-2025
- Politics
- West Australian
Busselton RSL not consulted ahead of City masterplan moves
The Busselton RSL president Steven Mott said he was surprised to see local elected members debating the future of the city's war memorial without consultation with those responsible for it. Despite the City of Busselton committing $25,000 to create a master plan for the cenotaph and the surrounding Victoria Park area, Mr Mott said the sub-branch had not been consulted at all. He said it was 'not nice to see things surprise you' when discussed at council meetings and told the Times he hoped for better, more open lines of communication with the city. 'I understand that the master planning is a City of Busselton decision,' Mr Mott said. 'It would be nice to be engaged in the future so that we can provide (advice). We've got a couple of hundred years of military service on the committee of the RSL, and it would be good to put it to use.' The city is set to call on the public for ideas for the area, including gathering opinions on whether the memorial wall should be moved. Mr Mott said the cenotaph itself could not be moved because 'it can't be guaranteed that it'll survive'. 'We looked into this in 2022 and a stonemasons report came back and . . . they stated that they couldn't guarantee that it would survive, and therefore, the decision was taken to build a new war memorial,' he said. 'It is the official position of the Busselton RSL that the cenotaph should be maintained and preserved in its current location. 'I know that there appears to be public consultation, but . . . we would like to see consultation with the families and engagement with the Office of Australian War Graves. 'If there was ever any intention to move the memorial walls, we would engage heavily, and I have already spoken with both the CEO and the mayor and outlined those issues with the memorial.' Busselton mayor Phill Cronin said the city intended to consult with the RSL, as a priority ahead of the master planning process. 'An engagement plan will be developed to determine who we need to consult and the method we use to seek input. The RSL and those with personal connections to the memorial will be our priority,' he said. 'The RSL has not approached the city with any requests relating to this site and there has been no suggestion by anyone of moving the cenotaph. 'The council's decision is to undertake master planning for Victoria Square and seek State Heritage listing for the cenotaph. The cenotaph and memorial walls are currently well maintained, with the RSL maintaining the memorial walls. 'Victoria Square is a park which extends from the memorial right back to Peel Terrace and the whole site will be under review.'
The Age
18-05-2025
- General
- The Age
Revealed: The plan to protect Sydney's heritage buildings
The biggest threat to heritage properties was vandals, he said, who should face jail sentences and be forced to pay the cost of the damage. Jane Ryder, an owner of a locally listed heritage property on the northern beaches, was glad to receive some financial help – about $2000 – from her local council for repairs to her art deco home that required specialist heritage trades. It took hours of time and extensive paperwork, and it was difficult to find qualified heritage tradespeople. Loading Launching the strategy at the National Trust's awards, Sharpe said its key objectives 'were to embrace and reflect the rich diversity of our heritage, empower owners to conserve heritage realise the benefits of heritage, and improve the state heritage system as it intersects with the planning system'. She said heritage was 'more than old buildings', and it included intangible items such as stories, traditions, Aboriginal culture and landscapes, and events such as the Gay Mardi Gras parade. Heritage was a crucial part of discussions about how the state delivered its target of delivering 377,000 new homes by 2029. 'Proper consideration of heritage can enhance housing and contribute to the creation of vibrant communities,' Sharpe said. The report identifies many problems. The existing Heritage Act does not establish a clear purpose for the State Heritage list, the register was incomplete and it didn't include items that needed protection while including items that were insignificant. Only about 3 per cent of listings related to Indigenous culture or landscape. David Burdon, conservation director of the National Trust NSW, said funding and resources was, as always, the biggest issue. With about 40 per cent of the state's 1750 items or properties owned or operated by state agencies, Burdon said the government had an opportunity to lead by example and utilise rather than 'mothball assets' such as hospitals and pump houses that could be repaired and repurposed. Burdon said grant funding should extend to smaller maintenance tasks such as a 'single slipped slate on a roof' that prevents more expensive rectification later. 'As the Paragon has shown us, waiting until it is too late is always the most expensive option,' he said. A submission by Local Government NSW said a heritage strategy could address potential confusion and conflict between 'advocates of urban intensification and defenders of urban heritage' by including guiding principles to balance heritage preservation and urban intensification. Sharpe said NSW had never had a strategy to recognise, protect and enhance heritage, and she encouraged the public to have a say on the draft before Sunday, July 13. The National Trust awards included several projects that illustrated how heritage can be reused and adapted. The winner of the trust's award for architecture was the adaptation of Workmen's Dwellings Lower Fort Street, Dawes Point, by Neeson Murcutt Neille. The jury said it balanced contemporary liveability with the retention of heritage.
Sydney Morning Herald
18-05-2025
- General
- Sydney Morning Herald
Revealed: The plan to protect Sydney's heritage buildings
The biggest threat to heritage properties was vandals, he said, who should face jail sentences and be forced to pay the cost of the damage. Jane Ryder, an owner of a locally listed heritage property on the northern beaches, was glad to receive some financial help – about $2000 – from her local council for repairs to her art deco home that required specialist heritage trades. It took hours of time and extensive paperwork, and it was difficult to find qualified heritage tradespeople. Loading Launching the strategy at the National Trust's awards, Sharpe said its key objectives 'were to embrace and reflect the rich diversity of our heritage, empower owners to conserve heritage realise the benefits of heritage, and improve the state heritage system as it intersects with the planning system'. She said heritage was 'more than old buildings', and it included intangible items such as stories, traditions, Aboriginal culture and landscapes, and events such as the Gay Mardi Gras parade. Heritage was a crucial part of discussions about how the state delivered its target of delivering 377,000 new homes by 2029. 'Proper consideration of heritage can enhance housing and contribute to the creation of vibrant communities,' Sharpe said. The report identifies many problems. The existing Heritage Act does not establish a clear purpose for the State Heritage list, the register was incomplete and it didn't include items that needed protection while including items that were insignificant. Only about 3 per cent of listings related to Indigenous culture or landscape. David Burdon, conservation director of the National Trust NSW, said funding and resources was, as always, the biggest issue. With about 40 per cent of the state's 1750 items or properties owned or operated by state agencies, Burdon said the government had an opportunity to lead by example and utilise rather than 'mothball assets' such as hospitals and pump houses that could be repaired and repurposed. Burdon said grant funding should extend to smaller maintenance tasks such as a 'single slipped slate on a roof' that prevents more expensive rectification later. 'As the Paragon has shown us, waiting until it is too late is always the most expensive option,' he said. A submission by Local Government NSW said a heritage strategy could address potential confusion and conflict between 'advocates of urban intensification and defenders of urban heritage' by including guiding principles to balance heritage preservation and urban intensification. Sharpe said NSW had never had a strategy to recognise, protect and enhance heritage, and she encouraged the public to have a say on the draft before Sunday, July 13. The National Trust awards included several projects that illustrated how heritage can be reused and adapted. The winner of the trust's award for architecture was the adaptation of Workmen's Dwellings Lower Fort Street, Dawes Point, by Neeson Murcutt Neille. The jury said it balanced contemporary liveability with the retention of heritage.
The Sun
30-04-2025
- Politics
- The Sun
99.90 % internet coverage in Negeri Sembilan as of Jan 31, State Assembly told
SEREMBAN: The internet and communications coverage in populated areas of Negeri Sembilan has reached 99.90 per cent as of Jan 31 this year, the State Assembly was told today. State Heritage, Technology, Innovation and Digital Action Committee chairman Datuk Mohd Faizal Ramli said the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) is actively implementing the National Digital Network Plan (JENDELA) to expand connectivity and improve telecommunications infrastructure, including in the Lenggeng and Nilai areas. 'Through JENDELA's implementation in Lenggeng, four out of five new telecommunications towers have been completed, with one more planned to enhance coverage in the Kampung Orang Asli (KOA) area of Lumut, Lenggeng. 'In addition, 43 out of 45 existing transmitter stations have been upgraded. For fibre optic services, 9,009 out of 9,108 premises have been equipped with gigabit-capable fibre optic connectivity,' he said. Mohd Faizal (BN-Linggi) was responding to a question from Datuk Mohd Asna Amin (BN-Lenggeng), who raised concerns about weak internet access in Kampung Sungai Jai, Kampung Rawa, and Kampung Tengah in Lenggeng, and asked what measures would be taken to improve infrastructure quality in those areas. Mohd Faizal said the remaining initiatives currently being implemented are expected to be completed in stages by the end of this year. Meanwhile, on the issue of stray dogs in the state, Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun said the animals posed a security concern for residents in Muslim-majority areas and proposed that they be culled. 'To address this problem, I suggest that the disposal involve only stray dogs in Muslim-majority areas, and I hope that animal welfare non-governmental organisations (NGOs) can understand the issue affecting the Muslim community. 'I also hope that the members of this assembly will agree to this proposal, as the stray dog population is too large and needs to be controlled,' he said. He was responding to a question from Dr G. Rajasekaran (PH-Sri Tanjung), regarding the state government's efforts to manage the stray dog problem. Aminuddin's proposal received support from both government and opposition assembly members, with Yew Boon Lye (PH-Chuah) interjecting, saying that the stray dogs also affect public safety. Suhaimizan Bizar (BN-Gemencheh) also interjected, saying that his office also received complaints from the Chinese community about being harassed by stray dogs while jogging in public parks.
The Sun
30-04-2025
- Politics
- The Sun
99.90 % internet coverage in negeri sembilan as of Jan 31
SEREMBAN: The internet and communications coverage in populated areas of Negeri Sembilan has reached 99.90 per cent as of Jan 31 this year, the State Assembly was told today. State Heritage, Technology, Innovation and Digital Action Committee chairman Datuk Mohd Faizal Ramli said the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) is actively implementing the National Digital Network Plan (JENDELA) to expand connectivity and improve telecommunications infrastructure, including in the Lenggeng and Nilai areas. 'Through JENDELA's implementation in Lenggeng, four out of five new telecommunications towers have been completed, with one more planned to enhance coverage in the Kampung Orang Asli (KOA) area of Lumut, Lenggeng. 'In addition, 43 out of 45 existing transmitter stations have been upgraded. For fibre optic services, 9,009 out of 9,108 premises have been equipped with gigabit-capable fibre optic connectivity,' he said. Mohd Faizal (BN-Linggi) was responding to a question from Datuk Mohd Asna Amin (BN-Lenggeng), who raised concerns about weak internet access in Kampung Sungai Jai, Kampung Rawa, and Kampung Tengah in Lenggeng, and asked what measures would be taken to improve infrastructure quality in those areas. Mohd Faizal said the remaining initiatives currently being implemented are expected to be completed in stages by the end of this year. Meanwhile, on the issue of stray dogs in the state, Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun said the animals posed a security concern for residents in Muslim-majority areas and proposed that they be culled. 'To address this problem, I suggest that the disposal involve only stray dogs in Muslim-majority areas, and I hope that animal welfare non-governmental organisations (NGOs) can understand the issue affecting the Muslim community. 'I also hope that the members of this assembly will agree to this proposal, as the stray dog population is too large and needs to be controlled,' he said. He was responding to a question from Dr G. Rajasekaran (PH-Sri Tanjung), regarding the state government's efforts to manage the stray dog problem. Aminuddin's proposal received support from both government and opposition assembly members, with Yew Boon Lye (PH-Chuah) interjecting, saying that the stray dogs also affect public safety. Suhaimizan Bizar (BN-Gemencheh) also interjected, saying that his office also received complaints from the Chinese community about being harassed by stray dogs while jogging in public parks.
