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Wodonga Golf Course Fight Continues After Minister Misses Petition Deadline - Wodonga, VIC
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A petition signed by about 8,000 people sought to protect Wodonga's golf course, but the Victorian Planning Minister did not respond by the requested deadline.
A campaign to protect the Wodonga Golf Course remains unresolved after Victorian Planning Minister Sonya Kilkenny did not respond by the July 16 deadline requested by campaigners behind a petition signed by about 8,000 people. The latest report was published on 15 August 2026.
The dispute centres on proposals to potentially rezone the Wodonga Golf Course for housing development. Campaigners are calling for the existing recreational use of the land to be protected, arguing that the course provides important recreational, environmental and community benefits.
The petition campaign attracted more than 8,000 signatures from people in Wodonga and the surrounding region. Victorian Parliament records show that the petition included 5,160 online signatures, followed by a paper petition containing more than 3,000 additional signatures.
Supporters of protecting the golf course argue that the site is much more than a sporting facility. It provides open green space for golfers, families, junior players, walkers and other local residents.
Campaigners have also argued that the course contributes to the social and health benefits of the community by providing an accessible outdoor recreational area.
One of the major issues in the debate is the balance between increasing housing supply and protecting existing community spaces. The Victorian Government has been considering strategic sites, including golf courses, that could potentially be rezoned to help provide additional housing.
Supporters of redevelopment argue that suitable land needs to be identified to address housing demand. However, opponents say the Wodonga Golf Course should not be treated simply as unused or underutilised land.
According to statements made in Victorian Parliament, approximately 45,000 rounds of golf were played at the course during the previous 12 months, which campaigners say demonstrates that the facility is actively used by the community.
The campaign has also received backing from Golf Australia, the national peak body for the sport. Supporters say losing a large recreational site would have a permanent impact because replacing a golf course of similar scale elsewhere in the region could be difficult.
The petition calls on the Victorian Government to reject proposals to rezone the golf course for non-recreational purposes and maintain the land for community recreation and environmental benefits.
For local residents, the issue is therefore about more than golf. It involves questions about open space, housing, environmental value, recreation and the future character of Wodonga.
The campaign also demonstrates the level of community interest in planning decisions that affect established recreational areas.
The minister's failure to respond by the requested July 16 deadline has added another development to the ongoing dispute. It does not itself determine the final planning outcome, and the future of the site remains subject to the relevant planning and government processes.
As the debate continues, residents and campaigners are expected to keep watching the Victorian Government's position on the proposed rezoning.
The outcome could have significant implications for Wodonga's future housing development as well as the availability of established recreational and open-space areas.
For now, the golf-course campaign remains active, with thousands of residents having already expressed their opposition through the petition.
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A campaign to protect the Wodonga Golf Course remains unresolved after Victorian Planning Minister Sonya Kilkenny did not respond by the July 16 deadline requested by campaigners behind a petition signed by about 8,000 people. The latest report was published on 15 August 2026.
The dispute centres on proposals to potentially rezone the Wodonga Golf Course for housing development. Campaigners are calling for the existing recreational use of the land to be protected, arguing that the course provides important recreational, environmental and community benefits.
The petition campaign attracted more than 8,000 signatures from people in Wodonga and the surrounding region. Victorian Parliament records show that the petition included 5,160 online signatures, followed by a paper petition containing more than 3,000 additional signatures.
Supporters of protecting the golf course argue that the site is much more than a sporting facility. It provides open green space for golfers, families, junior players, walkers and other local residents.
Campaigners have also argued that the course contributes to the social and health benefits of the community by providing an accessible outdoor recreational area.
One of the major issues in the debate is the balance between increasing housing supply and protecting existing community spaces. The Victorian Government has been considering strategic sites, including golf courses, that could potentially be rezoned to help provide additional housing.
Supporters of redevelopment argue that suitable land needs to be identified to address housing demand. However, opponents say the Wodonga Golf Course should not be treated simply as unused or underutilised land.
According to statements made in Victorian Parliament, approximately 45,000 rounds of golf were played at the course during the previous 12 months, which campaigners say demonstrates that the facility is actively used by the community.
The campaign has also received backing from Golf Australia, the national peak body for the sport. Supporters say losing a large recreational site would have a permanent impact because replacing a golf course of similar scale elsewhere in the region could be difficult.
The petition calls on the Victorian Government to reject proposals to rezone the golf course for non-recreational purposes and maintain the land for community recreation and environmental benefits.
For local residents, the issue is therefore about more than golf. It involves questions about open space, housing, environmental value, recreation and the future character of Wodonga.
The campaign also demonstrates the level of community interest in planning decisions that affect established recreational areas.
The minister's failure to respond by the requested July 16 deadline has added another development to the ongoing dispute. It does not itself determine the final planning outcome, and the future of the site remains subject to the relevant planning and government processes.
As the debate continues, residents and campaigners are expected to keep watching the Victorian Government's position on the proposed rezoning.
The outcome could have significant implications for Wodonga's future housing development as well as the availability of established recreational and open-space areas.
For now, the golf-course campaign remains active, with thousands of residents having already expressed their opposition through the petition.
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