Mount Martha Retirement Village Backed 8–1 Despite 61 Objections

Mornington Peninsula Shire councillors have voted 8–1 to support changes to the Martha's Point retirement village despite 61 objections from residents.

Mornington Peninsula Shire councillors have voted 8–1 to support changes to the Martha's Point retirement village despite 61 objections from residents.

Frankston City Council has unveiled new measures to support first-home buyers and speed up major developments, becoming the first municipality in Victoria to offer a local first-home buyer subsidy. The reforms include a $1,000 payment for eligible buyers and a 16-week fast-track planning pathway designed to boost supply, increase investor certainty and help residents stay in the market.