Articles tagged: Cobden
New tax a threat to housing
Corangamite Shire Council’s vision for Cobden’s future has the potential to provide an additional 600 new homes in the community, but a windfall gains tax starting from July 1 would tax property owners who rezone their land.
Barbecue shelter for Cobden park
Corangamite Shire Council has a clear vision of how Cobden’s Tandarook Park will look over the next 10 years, after adopting a masterplan for the open space.
Cobden park plans on display
Cobden district residents can comment on draft plans for the Tandarook Park.
$75,000 skate park upgrade ready
Cobden skaters and scooter riders are enjoying a shelter and seating at the town’s recently upgraded skate park.
Plan for more Cobden housing
A new “visionary” plan is proposing to expand Cobden’s town boundaries to cater for huge housing demand in the area.
Councillors can’t see big sign’s benefits
Corangamite Shire Council has rejected plans for an eight-metre-wide advertising billboard at Cobden.
Award recognises leadership
A Cobden firefighter has received state recognition for his leadership and sense of community during the St Patrick’s Day fires.
Wind farm plan draws protest
Farmers have rallied in opposition to plans for a 10-turbine wind farm seven kilometres south-west of Cobden.
Demand for housing land in Cobden’s plans
A bold vision for Cobden’s future includes new housing and industrial land, drawing new businesses and creating attractions.
Auction exceeds expectations
A two-bedroom cottage has netted $460,000 at auction at Cobden, further demonstrating the strength of the region’s property market.
Cobden wins on big stage
Cobden’s Fonterra site workers have cause for celebration after taking home a whopping 18 national medals for their locally-made products.
Another district pub goes on market
Another week, another hotel on the market.
Cobden’s waste dump point reopens
The Cobden community dump point has reopened after an offender dumping industrial levels of waste forced the facility to close.
Cold response to solar plans
Corangamite Shire councillors have expressed their frustrations with a proposed Cobden solar farm, saying energy projects are taking up vital farmland and ignoring community concerns.
State wins for tourism sector
Port Campbell, Cobden and Apollo Bay businesses have picked up gold and silver medals at this year’s Victorian Tourism Awards.
Cobden housing under review
Cobden could open up more housing land as Corangamite Shire Council kicks off the process for a new structure plan for the town.
Cobden newsagency to close
Cobden’s residents are “devastated” that the town’s newsagency and lottery outlet is closing.
Massive wind turbines cause community ire
The Cobden district could soon be home to the southern hemisphere’s largest wind turbines, but the local community is split on the major renewables project.
Big plans for theatre and airfield
Camperdown’s Theatre Royal and Cobden Aerodrome have new visions for their long-term futures after Corangamite Shire Council adopted their master plans.
New land plan to tackle housing shortage
Corangamite Shire Council has adopted a new strategy to address a critical housing supply shortage for its largest towns.
Expert advice for Cobden traders
The Cobden Business Network has appointed a marketing specialist who the group hopes will help local businesses flourish and weather the storm of COVID-19.
Cobden roadworks nearly done
Road crews will aim to finish a series of Cobden roadworks by the end of this week.
Cobden servo sign blocked
The state planning umpire has upheld Corangamite Shire Council’s decision to block a permit for a floodlit promotional sign at a Cobden service station.
Cobden courts get council cash
Cobden’s netball courts are set to receive a much-needed upgrade after Corangamite Shire Council agreed to overrule a loan policy to fill a funding pitfall.
