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2011-01-23

Green wedges face the chop

THE Baillieu Government finds itself stuck between a green wedge and a hard place.

On one hand the new government needs to find more vacant land to fulfil its election pledge to tackle housing affordability. On the other it has to ensure Melbourne's urban expansion does not destroy the character, environment and liveability of our city. Premier Ted Baillieu (right) will win praise for his latest plan to free up more land in the hope of driving down prices in urban growth areas.

Boom town: new land for homes

VICTORIANS hoping to buy their first home will be thrown a lifeline with the Baillieu Government to announce a plan to slash Melbourne land prices.   Two new suburbs to be announced - Greenvale North and Greenvale West - will house about 7000 people in 1570 houses on 363ha about 20km from the CBD.

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