A new area of concern in relation to noise complaints is Diggers Rest. The number of noise complaints from this area has increased markedly. A Diggers Rest resident has been liaising with Melbourne Airport and it appears that the complaints have been triggered by a planning and development issues involved the Melton Shire Council. Steve Finlay representing Melton Shire Council confirmed that a community group is opposed to a motion that council passed in regard to a development at the October 2006 council meeting. Gilbert Richardson commented that APAM is available to speak to the community group on aircraft noise management. Steve responded that he would advise APAM as to whether this will be required. Action: Steve Finlay to advise as to whether APAM involvement will be of assistance with the issue. Steve will also provide a copy of the October council report to APAM, which outlines the planning issue causing community concern.