housing shortage
Residents to guide housing
Simpson and Timboon residents can join community reference groups to help plan housing developments for the towns.
Backflip on housing plans
A Melbourne property developer has backed down from plans for a low-density housing estate at Camperdown following strong community and council opposition.
Public fix for house shortage
Corangamite Shire Council will build its own housing development at Timboon and seek private investment to build at Simpson as it finalises plans for a multi-million-dollar housing project.
Rental firm urges caution
A holiday rental provider has rebuked a community suggestion to offer discounted rates for landlords who offer their homes up as long-term rentals, as Colac Otway Shire Council considers long-term fixes to a key worker housing crisis.
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.
Worker shortage hits deli
Lorne’s worker crisis has forced the town’s supermarket to close a department ahead of summer.