Articles tagged: Housing
Further hike could be on cards
The typical Colac homeowner could see an increase of close to $100 extra per month in mortgage repayments, following the latest rate hike.
Worker housing initiative for Colac and coast
A $2-million joint project has kicked off to help deliver a blueprint for future housing in Colac and Apollo Bay.
Colac housing suggestions make state report
Housing solutions floated at a major conference in Colac have appeared in a new Parliamentary report.
Planning shake-up concerns Colac MP
A major planning overhaul set for debate this week would slash approval times and help more homes get built, the State Government says.
Boost for first buyers in Colac
Local industry leaders have backed changes to Australia’s first home buyer scheme.
HEADWAY: Fewer homes proposed at Colac site
Officials will consider reducing the number of social and affordable homes delivered at a controversial site in Colac.
Putting the spotlight on housing demand
There are at least 260 households in Colac Otway Shire on the priority list for a home in the region, new figures show.
Permission sought for five new Bay homes
Five new houses could be built at Apollo Bay if the development gets Colac Otway Shire Council’s tick of approval.
Hillview Elliminyt plan needs tweaking
An Elliminyt development that could provide more than 300 homes and an over-55s residential village could require tweaks, Colac Otway Shire Council says.
Housing solutions sought for dairy industry
A Victorian dairy support organisation is aiming to save the long-term sustainability of the state’s $3-billion dairy industry by identifying innovative housing solutions to attract and retain a workforce in dairy regions such as south-west Victoria.
Call for more zoning powers
The number of affordable rental properties in Colac Otway Shire has dropped by half in five years, a homelessness service says. Meanwhile, applicants on income support say they don’t even get a look-in, and the council wants greater powers to require social housing in new developments.
Councillors approve five houses
Colac Otway Shire’s councillors have granted permits for new homes to be built at Apollo Bay, Birregurra, Irrewillipe East, Murroon and Wongarra, with their new delegation powers.
Housing, health on Corangamite minds
Around 90 people from across the Corangamite Shire have asked for more affordable housing, health services, public transport and environmental protection to be included in a new council plan.
Watchdog to support homebuyers
A new building watchdog will help Colac Otway homebuyers get better quality homes with the State Government proposing extra protection for consumers building, buying or renovating homes.
Conditions proposed for worker housing
Improved solar access, lightning safety upgrades and on-site bike parking are just some of the conditions Colac Otway Shire Council is recommending for a temporary worker accommodation development in Colac’s Miller Street.
MP calls on Housing Minister to visit Colac
A Colac MP wants the state’s housing boss to meet with local housing workers about 50 new public homes promised in Colac.
Colac housing plan seeks council approval
Colac’s Gravesend Street could get three brand news houses including two two-storey houses, under a proposal from developers.
Federal politicians share ideas on housing, NDIS
Opposition members Senator Michael Sukkar and Member for Wannon Dan Tehan visited Colac-based businesses to address housing needs and the NDIS this week.
Colac site considered for housing
Colac Otway Shire Council will plan an affordable and key worker housing blueprint based on two sites including the former Colac Specialist School in Wilson Street.
Project aims to set benchmark
Just over $2million in Federal Government funding has been secured for a project to establish two affordable housing precincts for about 150 people in Colac and Apollo Bay.
New subdivision proposed for Birre
Plans for five news houses in Birregurra’s Sladen Street have reached Colac Otway Shire Council planning officer’s desks.
Council applying for funds to plan for housing
Colac Otway Shire Council has its eyes set on grants for housing precincts in Colac and Apollo Bay as part of the Federal Government’s $400 million regional Precincts and Partnerships Program.
Expansion for housing at Cobden
Plans to expand Cobden’s town boundaries for more residential development just need the State Planning Minister’s tick of approval.
Road reshuffle for development
An Elliminyt dead-end court will become a through road to open up new land for housing development.
