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“Something has to change”: Budget criticised over missed opportunities
By Grace FrostThe 2023 Federal Budget will do minimal to address the long-term impact of housing availability and affordability, according to Garry Harvey of...
Affordable housing on Macedon Ranges’ agenda
Macedon Ranges Shire Council has approved a draft Affordable Housing Policy for community consultation – a policy that will guide council decisions and actions...
Strategy to address affordable housing challenges
THE need for new social housing in the south of Mitchell Shire and renewal of existing housing in the north are key themes of...
Public housing to increase at Lancefield
Macedon Ranges Shire Council is proposing a new 12-unit development in Lancefield, partnering with Homes Victoria and Wintringham Housing Limited in Lancefield to upgrade...
Leaders: more social housing needed
By Colin MacGillivrayNATIONAL housing advocates and Mitchell Shire Council leaders have called for greater government commitment to building social housing following revelations the region...
New social housing for Seymour, Wallan
MITCHELL Shire will welcome 71 new social housing properties, following the State Government’s announcement it will invest more than $26 million to projects in...
Mitchell Shire councillors tour new housing developments
By Colin MacGillivrayMitchell Shire councillors toured housing estates across Melbourne’s north and west earlier this month, stopping at Beveridge for a sod turn at...
Mitchell Shire land sales jumped 10% in June quarter as people raced to access regional grant
Land sales peaked in the Mitchell Shire in June as people raced to sign deals before the First Home Owner Grant was walked back...
Broadford Pine Plantation saved from development after 1000 residents sign petition
Mitchell Shire Council planners have made significant changes to the draft Broadford Structure Plan following community consultation.The proposed draft structure plan will be put...
How big? Mitchell Shire Council debates appropriate housing lot sizes for Kilmore
A PAIR of planning permit applications for multi-lot subdivisions on Mill Road, Kilmore prompted Mitchell Shire councillors to debate appropriate lot sizes on the...