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3 November 2026

Nearly 6000 homes and 1000 jobs planned as new Ballarat North suburb approved in Victoria

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Nearly 6000 homes and 1000 jobs planned as new Ballarat North suburb approved in Victoria

Plans for the Victorian suburb include four schools, an employment hub, two community facilities, two sports reserves and 7. 5 hectares of local parks.

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