What has changed in Wodonga
Updates
Decisions, consultations, contracts and reports: what changed, when it can be placed, and where to find the original.
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- Planning application 105/2026 — Two (2) lot subdivision of land 19 Sanyo Drive, Wodonga Closes tomorrow Have your say
- Planning application 92/2026 — Subdivision, construction of a second dwelling and car parking waiver 336 Beechworth Road, Wodonga Closes tomorrow Have your say
- Consultation Draft Creative Wodonga: Arts, Heritage and Events Plan Closes 17 Nov 2026 Have your say
- Consultation Draft Economic Development and Investment Attraction Strategy Closes 17 Nov 2026 Have your say
- Planning application 126/2026 — Construct or put up for display a sign in a Section 2 for an Electronic Promotion Sign 28 High Street, Wodonga Closes 17 Nov 2026 Have your say
- Consultation Mitchell Street - Proposal for a Special Charge scheme Closes 27 Nov 2026 Have your say
Council meetings
- Last meeting 26 Oct 2026 Minutes 6 decisions
- Next meeting 23 Nov 2026, 6pm Agenda not yet published
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October 20264 changes
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Supporting Community Safety, Respect & Democratic Participation
Noted · Carried 7–0, unanimous
… Unequivocally condemns violence, threats and intimidation and affirms that such conduct has no place in our communities or democratic life. Affirms the importance of people being able to participate in community and public life safely, freely and without fear…
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Wodonga Golf Course Redevelopment - pre application submission
Authorised · Carried 5–1
… Elected representatives take no part in formulating the officer's technical response to the request for further information by the Department of Transport and Planning and for the purposes of certainty of delegated authority, the CEO and technically proficient officers be authorised to assemble the…
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Planning Scheme Review 2026
Authorised · Carried 6–1
… authorises officers to submit the Wodonga Planning Scheme Review 2026 to the Minister for Planning in accordance with section 12B of the Planning and Environment Act 1987; notes that the further strategic work identified in the review does not constitute Council policy or an endorsed work program…
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Consideration for letter of support for Murray River Centre
Authorised · Carried 7–0, unanimous
That Council: Provides In Principal Support for the Murray River Foundation’s efforts to secure funding and investment for the proposed Murray River Centre; Authorises the Mayor to sign the letter of support at Attachment 1…
September 20265 changes
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2C1C Regional Priority Statement
Adopted · Carried 4–3
That Council: Adopts the attached Two Cities One Community Regional Priorities Statement 2026–2030. Notes the outcomes of the joint Councillor workshop held on 4 June 2026 and the Two Cities One Community meeting held on 9 September 2026…
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Planning and Development Service Review
Established · Carried 6–1
… Establishes a Land Use and Development Planning Committee to strategically oversee the reforms recommended by the Planning Services Review as adopted by Council and with an ongoing to role to oversee land use planning as a strategic enabler supporting growth, investment, community well-being, and…
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Financial Statements for the year ended 30 June 2026
Authorised · Carried 7–0, unanimous
… Authorise the Chief Executive Officer, or their delegate, to make non-material adjustments to the Annual Financial Report for the year ended 30 June 2026, if necessary or desirable, to obtain unqualified audit sign-off from the Victorian Auditor General…
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Performance Statement for the year ended 30 June 2026
Authorised · Carried 7–0, unanimous
… Authorise the Chief Executive Officer, or their delegate, to make non-material adjustments to the Performance Statement for the year ended 30 June 2026, if necessary or desirable, to obtain unqualified audit sign-off from the Victorian Auditor General…
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Parks and Gardens Service Review
Endorsed · Carried 7–0, unanimous
… Endorses the progression of the following four practical improvement opportunities identified through the Parks and Gardens Service Review: a. Improve service visibility; b. Simplify administration and customer request handling; c. Strengthen asset inspection and developer handover coordination; d…
August 20263 changes
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Youth Strategy 2026-2031
Adopted · Carried 7–0, unanimous
That Council adopt the Wodonga Youth Strategy 2026-2031.
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Charitable Purposes Policy
Revoked · Carried 7–0, unanimous
That Council: Revoke the Charitable Purposes Policy; and Note that requests relating to charitable purpose rate exemptions will continue to be assessed in accordance with the Local Government Act 1989, relevant legal principles and Council’s established administrative processes.
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Leasing and Licensing Policy
Deferred · Carried 6–1
That Council defer the decision on the Leasing and Licensing Policy, pending a councillor workshop to look at other alternative approaches.
July 20263 changes
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Live Streaming, Recording and Publishing of Meetings Policy
Adopted · Carried 6–0, unanimous
That the Live Streaming, Recording and Publishing of Meetings Policy, as attached, be adopted.
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La Maison - Long Term Lease
Council decision · Carried 6–0, unanimous
That Council: In accordance with Section 115 of the Local Government Act 2020, and having considered submissions received through the public exhibition process, Council resolves to enter into a lease with W & M Saliba Pty Ltd (ACN 126 160 594) for the buildings known as “Main Building, Bluestone Cottage…
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New CCTV at Miniature Railway (Lake Hume Model Engineers)
Approved · Carried 6–0, unanimous
That Council: installation of a CCTV system at Wodonga Creek Miniature Railway by the Lake Hume Model Engineers be approved; public notice be given and signage installed before activation; CCTV footage be managed in accordance with Council’s CCTV Policy and procedures…
June 20264 changes
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Budget 2026–27, including a declaration of differential rates, levies, fees, and charges and Financial Plan 2026–27 to 2035-36
Adopted · Carried 6–0, unanimous
That Council: Adopt the Budget 2026-27 and explicitly declare the differential rates, levies, and fees and charges as set out in the document; Adopt the Financial Plan 2026-27 to 2035-36; and Authorise the Chief Executive Officer to advertise the adoption of these documents.
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Public Private Partnership Policy
Revoked · Carried 6–0, unanimous
That the Public Private Partnership Policy be revoked.
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Instruments of Delegation
Council decision · Carried 6–0, unanimous
In the exercise of the power conferred by s 11(1)(b) of the Local Government Act 2020 (the Act), Council resolves: 1.1 There be delegated to the person holding the position, or acting in or performing the duties, of Chief Executive Officer the powers, duties and functions set out in the attached S5…
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Road Discontinuance and Sale Policy
Revoked · Carried 6–0, unanimous
That the Road Discontinuance and Sale Policy be revoked.
May 20263 changes
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Anzac Parade - pedestrian crossing
Noted · Carried 6–1
… take no further action at this time; and advise the Principal Petitioner of the outcome…
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Proposed telecommunications facility at Barnawartha North
Council decision · Carried 7–0, unanimous
That Council: Acting in accordance with Section 115 of the Local Government Act 2020, and having considered submissions received through the public exhibition process, Council resolves to enter into a lease with Waveconn Operations Pty Ltd for part of Reserve 1 PS726959 on the key terms outlined in this report…
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Road names - Wattle Glen stage 4
Endorsed · Carried 7–0, unanimous
The Council endorse the following proposed names for the new residential subdivision at Wattle Glen: • Bulbine • Hovea • Sugarwood • Insulare • Vanilla Lily • Hopbush That Council does not endorse the proposed name of ‘Carex’ for the new residential subdivision at Wattle Glen, and requests an…
April 202611 changes
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Councillor Expenses and Support Policy
Adopted · Carried 7–0, unanimous
That the Councillor Expenses and Support Policy, as attached, be adopted.
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Domestic Animal Management Plan 2026–2030
Adopted · Carried 7–0, unanimous
… Council adopts the Domestic Animal Management Plan 2026–2030, as attached; A copy of the adopted Domestic Animal Management Plan be provided to the Secretary of the Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action in accordance with the Domestic Animals Act 1994…
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Wodonga Gold Cup – application to extend alternate Public Holiday (2027– 2031)
Endorsed · Carried 7–0, unanimous
That Council: Endorse a five-year extension of the alternate public holiday to coincide with the Wodonga Gold Cup for the period 2027 to 2031…
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Proposed land sale of Lot 2 PS919831G - termination of the contract of sale
Authorised · Carried 7–0, unanimous
… Due to this breach, the Chief Executive Officer be authorised to issue a Default Notice through council’s legal advisors under General Condition 27 of the Contract of Sale…
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Proposed sale of land at LOGIC to AusNet Electricity Services Pty Ltd
Council decision · Carried 7–0, unanimous
That Council: Having met its legislative obligations as set out at Section 114 of the Local Government Act, 2020 for the proposed sale of land, the Council resolves to sell 3000m2 of land being part of Lot 15 on PS901711S located adjacent to the LOGIC retardation basin and the AusNet Services’ Barnawartha North…
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Kerribana Primary School – School Zone Speed Limits Reconsideration of Council Resolution
Council decision · Carried 4–3
That Council: Council resolves to seek authorisation from the Department of Transport and Planning (DTP) for the implementation of school zone speed limits around Kerribana Primary School that are compliant with the Speed Zoning Policy, Edition 3 (August 2025), as follows: • variable (time/day based) 30km/h…
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Baranduda Boulevard / Jennings Boulevard - proposed intersection upgrades and related improvements
Council decision · Carried 7–0, unanimous
… Council supports the reduction of the current speed limits on Kinchington Road to 40km/h and authorises the Chief Executive Officer to make application to the Department of Transport and Planning for approval…
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Petitions: lower speed limits and permanent pedestrian crossing
Council decision · Carried 5–1
This recommendation is made in two parts, relative to the two separate petitions received. Petition 1 – lowered speed limits That: Council acknowledges the petition containing 75 signatures seeking the reduction in the speed limits in and around the Elmwood precinct…
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Pearce Street (House Creek to Beechworth Road) – road renewal treatment
Determined · Carried 7–0, unanimous
Determines that, as part of the upcoming road renewal, Pearce Street will be renewed (by reseal or reconstruction subject to pavement condition) with removal of existing on-road bike lanes between House Creek and Beechworth Road…
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Unlocking Strategic Sites Program - Wodonga Golf Course
Council decision · Carried 6–0, unanimous
That Council resolves to request that the Chief Executive Officer to immediately write to the Victorian Department of Transport and Planning seeking that the State Government: promptly provide clear and detailed information to the public on the process, assessment criteria and indicative timelines…
March 20265 changes
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Petition - request to lower speed limits within the Elmwood community
Referred · Carried 5–1
That the petition requesting a reduction in the speed limit within the Elmwood community be referred to the Chief Executive Officer for a report to the April 2026 Council meeting.
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Petition - request for a permanent pedestrian crossing with lights at the southern end of Beechworth Road
Referred · Carried 6–0, unanimous
That the petition requesting a pedestrian crossing at the southern end of Beechworth Road be referred to the Chief Executive Officer for a report to the April 2026 Council meeting.
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Proposed Road Names - Meridian Stages 3-6
Endorsed · Carried 7–0, unanimous
The Council endorse the following proposed names for the new residential subdivision at Meridien Estate: Solstice Horizon Celestia Equinox Orion Zenith This resolution be forwarded to the Registrar of Geographic Names for approval and to undertake the formal gazettal procedure.
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MAV Motions for the 2026 State Council
Council decision · Carried 7–0, unanimous
That Council: Submit the following motion for consideration at the MAV State Council meeting in May 2026: That the Municipal Association of Victoria advocate to the Victorian Government for the establishment of a dedicated, multi-year Road Renewal Program to address the renewal backlog across the State-managed…
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Infrastructure to support child safety at the Kerribana Primary School
Council decision · Carried 7–0, unanimous
That Council request a report to the April Council meeting addressing the collaboration between State Government, the developer and Council about establishment of infrastructure that caters appropriately for child safety at the Kerribana Primary School when approaching and crossing the road.
February 20266 changes
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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Policy
Adopted · Carried 4–3
That the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Policy, as attached, be adopted.
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Proposed road names - Avalon Park Stage 6
Endorsed · Carried 7–0, unanimous
That the Council endorses the following proposed names for the new residential subdivision at Avalon Park: • Everlasting • Hyacinth • Thatch This resolution be forwarded to the Registrar of Geographic Names for approval and to undertake the gazettal procedure.
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Planning application 158/2025 - 4 Plenty Court, West Wodonga - buildings and works for a rooming house
Council decision · Carried 7–0, unanimous
That the Council issues a Notice of Decision to grant a planning permit for buildings and works in the Design and Development Overlay (DDO1) at 4 Plenty Court, West Wodonga, subject to the conditions set out in Attachment 4.
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Planning application 173/2024 - 6-8 Denvers Street, Baranduda - buildings and works to construct nine dwellings
Council decision · Carried 6–1
That the Council issue a Notice of Decision to refuse a planning permit for the development of nine dwellings at 6-8 Denvers Street, Baranduda, for the following reasons: a…
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Request to amend s.173 Agreement AJ775622P at Lot 1 on PS 645684, Kinchington Road, Leneva
Authorised · Carried 7–0, unanimous
That Council authorise the CEO’s request to withdraw this item to provide further advice to Councillors and for the report to be placed before Council when Councillors have had the opportunity to see the advice at a Councillor Briefing.
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2C1C Partnership Agreement
Approved · Carried 4–3
That Council: The Two Cities One Community Partnership Agreement, as attached, be approved; and The Mayor be authorised to sign on behalf of Wodonga Council.
December 20258 changes
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Risk Management Policy - for public exhibition
Deferred · Carried 5–2
That Council defer endorsement of the revised Draft Risk Management Policy until such time as the policy can be reviewed to: Achieve greater specificity in relation to: a. governance and assurance arrangements, b. clear risk ownership and escalation, c…
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Disability Action Plan 2026- 2030 - for adoption
Approved · Carried 7–0, unanimous
That the draft Disability Action Plan 2026-2030, as attached, be approved.
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Lease with Amplitel - reserve off Wickham Court
Authorised · Carried 7–0, unanimous
That Council: Having met its obligations under the Local Government Act, 2020, the Council enters into a lease agreement for a part of Reserve 1 on Plan of Subdivision PS808248 known as Wickham Court with Amplitel Pty Ltd…
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Leneva Valley Estate - proposed School Zone
Council decision · Carried 5–2
That Council: Council supports and seeks authorisation from the Department of Transport and Planning (DTP) for the implementation of a variable (time/day based) 40km/h school zone speed limit on all local roads abutting the new Leneva Primary School, and undertakes community notification in accordance with…
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Wodonga Creek Activation - community consultation
Council decision · Carried 7–0, unanimous
That Council resolves to support and give notice of the proposed draft Wodonga Creek Waterway Activation Detail Design, and undertakes a public engagement process in accordance with Council’s Community Engagement Policy…
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Planning Application 173/2024 - 6-8 Denvers Street, Baranduda
Deferred · Carried 7–0, unanimous
That the Council defer consideration of this application for the planning permit to the next available Council Meeting and that in the meantime seek further advice on matters discussed in relation to the application.
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Request to amend Section 173 Agreement AJ775622P
Deferred · Carried 7–0, unanimous
That Council defer the matter to the next Council meeting following consideration at a councillor briefing.
November 20259 changes
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Place Names Advisory Committee - options for consideration
Adopted · Carried 4–3
That Council: The Council adopts the Place Names Advisory Committee Charter as per Attachment 3 to this report, amended to remove any payment of fees to the independent members of the Committee; The Council establishes a Place Names Advisory Committee (PNC) as per the adopted Charter (above)…
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Procurement Policy - draft for exhibition
Adopted · Carried 7–0, unanimous
That the revised Procurement Policy, as attached, be adopted.
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Community Funding Request Policy and Program - review
Adopted · Carried 4–3
That Council: The revised Community Funding Request Program Policy, as attached, be adopted; and The Sponsorship and Donation Policy be rescinded.
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Petition - Safer Cyclist and Pedestrian Paths between Wodonga and Baranduda
Accepted · Carried 7–0, unanimous
That Council: Accepts the Petition and notes the contents thereof; Supports the provision of a 3m wide gravel shared path between Baranduda and Wodonga and undertakes to consider the provision of such a path in a future capital budget…
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Petition - Huon Hill Hotel electronic gaming machines
Council decision · Carried 4–2
That the petitioners be advised that the Council's decision-making role has been concluded in this matter.
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2026 Council meeting dates
Scheduled · Carried 7–0, unanimous
That in 2026: Ordinary council meetings be scheduled on the following dates: - • Monday, February 23 • Monday, March 23 • Monday, April 27 • Monday, May 25 • Monday, June 22 • Monday, July 27 • Monday, August 24 • Monday, September 28 • Monday, October 26 • Monday, November 23 • Monday, December 14…
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32/2025 - Wattle Glen Estate Stage 4 - Baranduda Boulevard, Leneva
Granted · Carried 7–0, unanimous
That Council grant a planning permit to subdivide the land into multiple lots in the General Residential Zone at Baranduda Boulevard, Leneva (Stage 4 Wattle Glen Estate), subject to the conditions set out in Attachment 3.
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Wodonga Heritage Implementation Study
Deferred · Carried 7–0, unanimous
That Council: Defer consideration of item 10.8 Wodonga Heritage Implementation Study to a future meeting; Undertake further communication with affected property owners as identified in the current engagement, to clarify the Study's intent, implications, and amendments made in response to the submissions…
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Proposed road names - Wattle Rise Estate
Endorsed · Carried 7–0, unanimous
The Council endorse the following proposed names for the new residential subdivision at Wattle Rise Estate: • Cavendish • Lovett • Sheridan This resolution be forwarded to the Registrar of Geographic Names for approval and to undertake the gazettal procedure.
October 20256 changes
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Funding for external advocate for the Regional Health Alliance New Site, New Hospital joint campaign
Authorised · Carried 4–3
That Council: Authorise the CEO to respond to the Albury Wodonga Regional Health Alliance supporting the proposal to procure external Advocacy Services for the purpose of a new site new hospital for the Albury Wodonga Region. Allocates a maximum of $17,852 from the CEO’s Consultancy Budget towards this work.
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Albury Wodonga Integrated Transport Strategy - draft for public exhibition
Council decision · Carried 4–3
That Council adjourn the matter to a workshop of councillors to consider the future of the Transport Planning Strategy.
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Wodonga Creek - interdependent 21 year lease
Authorised · Carried 7–0, unanimous
That having met its obligations under the Local Government Act, 2020, the Council enters into an interdependent lease agreement for a portion of Crown Allotment 2037 (shown in green on Attachment 1), which adjoins the property and land in title Volume 9374 folio 979, Plan No. TP180144D…
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Kinchington Road East - Proposed Amendment to the Approved Development Plan
Approved · Carried 7–0, unanimous
That the Council approves the amendment to the Kinchington Road East Residential Precinct Development Plan in accordance with the submitted plans shown at Attachment 1 to this report.
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Huon Hill - Planning Permit Application 35/2025 - 48 Reid Street, Wodonga
Council decision · Carried 4–2
That Council issue a Notice of Decision to Grant a Permit, subject to conditions at Attachment 4.
This page covers Oct 2025 to Nov 2026. 16 routine items from the same period — confirmations of minutes, appointments, procedural motions, statutory land notices — stay in the Council Record. Every planning determination is in Planning and every procurement row in Contracts. A date shown as a month is the month Council's report covers; a listing dated by when Wodonga Wire first saw it says so.