Tag: population
New housing proposal in growth suburbs slammed
A Coalition plan to fast-track 300,000 housing lots in outer growth suburbs has been described as a “recipe for long-term disaster” by one senior...
Wyndham is pulling a crowd
Wyndham is proving a drawcard for residents in other municipalities and states.
New figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) show that Wyndham had...
Melton growth outstrips state
Melton is booming, with new figures showing the municipality’s population climbed by more than 4.5 per cent in a year – double the state...
Quick move on Melton housing
Thousands of new house lots and three new suburbs will be fast-tracked in Melton as part of a state government plan to make housing...
Melton suburbs get thumbs up
Five thousand Melton addresses will be changed and 11 new suburbs established following state government approval of the new suburbs’ boundaries and names.
Most of...
Melton and Moorabool councils ‘not surprised’ by fastest growing label
Melton and Moorabool councils say they’re not surprised by a report that identifies the neighbours as the fastest growing municipalities in the state.
In the...
Bacchus Marsh population growth on the agenda
Moorabool council is ready to tackle population growth and the demand for housing at Bacchus Marsh.
The council last week released its draft Bacchus Marsh...
Melton’s to become fastest growing city
Melton’s population is expected to double to a whopping 260,000 people by 2031, surpassing neighbouring Brimbank to become the fastest growing municipality in the...
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Witness testifies to avoid murder charge
A key witness against a man accused of killing his wife almost 20 years ago admits he has helped himself avoid a murder charge...
