Get the appA large former Toyota site at 200-214 Blackshaws Rd, Altona North, has been listed for sale, with a possible $40 million price. The 5.3-hectare property was sold by Toyota in 2020. A Victorian government masterplan has earmarked the site for a future town centre with a supermarket, shops and up to 395 homes. No development plans are yet in place. Expressions of interest close at 3pm on November 11.
Cassowary Coast Regional Council has won the Projects over $10 million category at the 2026 IPWEA-QNT Excellence Awards for its Mission Beach CBD Revitalisation. The $20 million project was judged against larger entries from several Queensland councils. It renewed the township's town centre, with a revitalised Village Green and Porter Promenade, new drainage, roads, footpaths, lighting and public art. Mayor Teresa Millwood credited staff, contractors, local businesses and the community for the result.
Charters Towers Regional Council is asking residents, businesses, young people and visitors to help shape the future of the town centre. The Charters Towers CBD Master Plan, funded by the Queensland Government, will set a shared long-term vision for growth, investment and revitalisation. Mayor Liz Schmidt said community input from the start is key to the plan's success. People can give feedback through an online survey, workshops, pop-up activities and by reviewing a draft later. The survey closes on Friday, 30 November 2026, and hardcopies are available at council's Administration Centre, Excelsior Library and Visitor Information Centre.
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Get the appThe City of Greater Bendigo is seeking community feedback on a draft urban design framework for the Maiden Gully town centre. The plan proposes a new town square linked to green open space, improved walking and cycling paths, smaller shops with housing above, and outdoor seating. It also supports a wider range of housing options. Residents can view the draft and submit feedback by Friday 6 November. Two consultation sessions will be held beforehand, on Tuesday 20 October at the Maiden Gully Community Hall and on Saturday 24 October at the Maiden Gully Coles forecourt.
Luke Hadfield was re-elected unopposed as president of the Camden Haven Chamber of Commerce at its Annual General Meeting on 13 October. The chamber made a formal submission on the Draft Laurieton Town Centre Master Plan after consulting businesses and residents through meetings and a community forum. Its new initiatives, including the Laurieton Riverwalk Markets, helped lift membership, and its finances improved. Chantelle Ansell was elected vice president. The new executive will plan the next 12 months, with street beautification a high priority.