Geelong council rezones Point Lonsdale site to block proposed Coles supermarket
Geelong council has applied to rezone a Point Lonsdale site as tourism-only, blocking a proposed Coles supermarket after community opposition. The development sits near Ramsar-listed wetlands home to migratory birds from Siberia. Victoria's state government will now consider the planning amendment, with locals arguing the site should serve tourism, not a major retailer.
Take it further — get the full app and never miss a moment of what's happening in Australia.
This publisher's site can't be shown here due to their security settings.
Open full article →No source link available for this article.
Published 18 Oct 2026, 20:14 UTC · Updated 18 Oct 2026, 20:20 UTC
Summary by OZbrief Editorial. Original report: ABC News – Australia. Editorial policy · Corrections
Trending
- Coroner suspends Marilyn Wallman inquest after new witness emerges in 1972 case
- Exclusive Brethren leaders admit meeting Trump and far-right agitators in inquiry
- UAE resumes Yemen payments as Gulf allies unite against Houthi advances
- Zerra DC proposes $32 billion data centre complex in Queensland with 1,500
- Jack Viney ends 14-year Melbourne career, joins West Coast as captain
- TGA publishes digital scribe review findings to tighten regulatory compliance