Hepburn Shire Council in Victoria, Australia, proposes extending Daylesford's urban boundary into prime farmland to address housing shortages.

Hepburn Shire Council in Victoria, Australia, proposes extending Daylesford's urban boundary into prime farmland to address regional housing shortages. The move concerns landowners and locals who value the town's rural identity. The council estimates 100 homes could fit on the farmland, with a 14-hectare part potentially rezoned from agricultural to residential, potentially forcing farm owners to give up farming.

May 26, 2024
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