To support our region's economic diversity, housing diversity is a necessity! Tag all councils mailtimes.com.au/story/7797989/…

Many issues have been raised with West Wimmera in relation to the planning scheme. The review is an opportunity to identify planning issues facing the municipality & where the scheme can be improved to provide sound planning outcomes reflecting the objectives of the Council Plan.

Yarriambiack Shire is facilitating population growth and support the delivery of required services. The variety of lot sizes and housing choices to meet the requirements of all age groups, household types and lifestyles is a consideration for Council during the scheme review.

Whilst Horsham city has plenty of residentially zoned land available & an active development sector there is a need for greater housing diversity.

Innovative opportunities for medium density housing, short term accomm. and social housing exist to support WSM growth and development. See: wda.org.au/housing

***NOMINATIONS CLOSE WEDNESDAY 20 JULY*** Have you nominated your favorite business or service provider yet? Nominations for the 2022 ACE Radio Wimmera Business Awards close Wednesday 20 July. To nominate goto wda.surveysparrow.com/s/ace-radio-wi…?

The WSM avg. household size of 2.2 ppl per house is smaller than both state & national averages, while our housing stock is overwhelmingly made up of houses with 3 or more bedrooms according to 2021 Census data. theweeklyadvertiser.com.au/articles/inves…

With the stabilisation of Buloke’s population being demonstrated in the latest census data and an expected 243 new full-time jobs to be located locally in the next ten years, medium density housing represents a significant opportunity for Buloke

Significant increases to building activity is required to meet the region's growing population! #wimmerasouthernmallee theweeklyadvertiser.com.au/articles/growi…

Latest 2021 census results indicate the proportion of our 65 & over population is 51% higher than state average. This comes with uniquely different housing needs & demands. Diversifying the region's smaller housing stock is essential in providing for our ageing population.

>78% of our region’s homes have 3 or more bdrms & < 20% of homes have 2 bdrms or less measured by #wimmerasouthernmallee 2021 census results. A greater proportion of modern housing with fewer bdrms will assist housing requirements to more closely align to changing resident needs.

Demand for new housing in the #wimmerasouthernmallee clear in the latest census results! During 2016-21 the region's population grew by 2.3% and occupied homes by 3.8% - a result of new residents to the region, some loss of stock and continuing low household sizes.

The latest small business pulse check report is now available! Our regional report highlights the actions required to support small businesses prosper. Staff availability, housing & childcare are considered critical challenges to business growth. For more: wda.org.au/employment-ind…

Our small business pulse check report highlights two of the biggest issues, common to #WimmeraSouthernMallee businesses were finding and keeping staff and it is strongly related to the lack of housing in rural areas. To read more see: federation.edu.au/news/articles/…

The recent Victorian government skills plan provides the latest picture on the Victorian and #WimmeraSouthernMallee job market. For more 👉 mailtimes.com.au/story/7876242/…

There are currently 22,400 people employed within the #WimmeraSouthernMallee, with 2,400 new workers needed by 2032 to meet regional workforce demands according to our local population and jobs projections.

Victoria’s Regional Community Leadership Programs needs your help! You're invited to attend '2023 Regional Leadership Alumni Conference'. Monday 13 February 2023, 9.30 am – 4.30 pm, The Capital, Bendigo, networking drinks 4.30 – 5.30pm $66 pp, includes lunch and event.

Monday 13 February 2023, 9.30 am – 4.30 pm: Networking drinks 4.30 – 5.30pm The Capital, Bendigo 1. Purchase your ticket eventbrite.com.au/e/vrclp-alumni… 2. Tell your colleagues and friends 3. Join us, join your colleagues and be inspired.

Do you have ideas for how the Wimmera Southern Mallee can help prepare for what drought brings? We’d love your input to co-design community approaches to drought preparedness at Federation University Horsham, Friday, the 21st of April 9:30-11am

To register, please follow this link: surveymonkey.com/r/droughtprep Have an idea, but you’re not available that day? Workshops aren’t your thing? No worries – email [email protected] and schedule a time to contribute your idea another way!