Mia and Jack top baby names
BENDIGO’S residential Strategy will be reviewed because of greater than expected growth.
The State Government has announced a grant of $50,000 to carry out the review.
The review is needed because, according to the State Government, 40 per cent of the forecast growth between 2006 and 2031 had already been realised.
Regional Development Parliamentary Secretary Damian Drum made the announcement this morning.
Mr Drum said the Bendigo Residential Strategy Review would deliver greater community and investor certainty, helping the region grow.
“The Bendigo Residential Development Strategy was adopted in 2004 and is currently being audited because of the faster than anticipated growth that has occurred in Bendigo in recent years,” he said.
“Strong residential growth has many flow-on economic benefits and having a clear framework for future development will position Greater Bendigo City Council to undertake more detailed, place-based planning in the future.”
Deputy Premier Peter Ryan said about 40 per cent of the forecast growth between 2006 and 2031 had already been realised.
The Residential Strategy impacts directly on where and how property developments use “infill” parcels of land, range of housing styles and also on housing affordability.
“This project will review the strategy, assess current and estimated land supply and demand and consider various legislative and policy changes,” Mr Ryan said,
“It will also consider the latest demographic data and establish a new strategic framework to guide the long-term residential growth of Greater Bendigo.
“The project will result in a revised residential strategy that will give developers, the community and service providers greater surety and confidence about where land can be developed for residential purposes, and that sufficient land is available to accommodate the City of Greater Bendigo’s future growth.”
Mr Ryan said a contemporary strategic planning framework was essential to the economic development of a large regional centre like Bendigo.
“Clearly identifying future growth options and supporting infrastructure needs will enable the Greater Bendigo City Council and other infrastructure providers to plan their capital works programs well in advance,” he said.
“Identifying long-term growth areas will enable the council and other service authorities to start planning for the delivery of services, thereby minimising the lag time between when residential development occurs and when the services need to be in place.”
Bendigo Weekly | Bendigo Weekly | 09-Jan-2012
VICTORIANS continue to favour old-fashioned classics for their newborns with Mia and Jack the most popular names for 2011.
Acting Attorney-General Andrew McIntosh announced the most populargirls’ names during the past year were Mia, Ruby, Olivia, Chloe and Charlotte.
The boys’ names of the year were Jack, William, Oliver, Ethan and Noah.
“Mia leapt ahead two spots to oust Ruby from last year’s top spot with 428 newborn girls given the name, while Ruby finished a close second with 406,” Mr McIntosh said.
“Jack maintained last year’s number one position with 470 babies given the name in 2011.”
There was not much change in the popularity of girls’ names with the same names filling the top five, but in different positions. Ethan and Noah crept into the top five boys’ names, bumping Thomas and Joshua down a few spots.
Jacob and Riley dropped out of the boys’ top 20, making way for Harry and Oscar. Georgia and Scarlett entered the girls’ top 20 at the expense of Jessica and Emma.
Mr McIntosh said some Victorians found inspiration from movie, music, and fashion icons in their search for names with Scarlett (#19), Zara (#21), Audrey (#42) and Sofia (#85) among the most popular baby girl names and Levi (#31), Angus (#41), Elijah (#60) and Ashton (#78) among the boys.
“For those who prefer not to share their name with the masses, the choices sitting at the bottom of the popularity list include Axle, Chance, Tori and Jenny,” Mr McIntosh said.
“Interestingly, the name Jennifer held number one and two spots on the popularity list in the 1950s and 1960s so it has clearly fallen out of favour come 2011 with only 36 girls given the name.
“Others may prefer to revamp a popular classic through creative variations in spelling, such as these names registered in 2011: Jaxon, Jazmyn, and Rylee.”
The popular names search can be found on www.bdm.vic.gov.au.
Top 20 Names of 2011 Registered in Victoria
GIRLS:
1. Mia
2. Ruby
3. Olivia;
4. Chloe;
5. Charlotte;
6. Isabella;
7. Sienna;
8. Amelia;
9. Ella;
10. Lily;
11. Sophie;
12. Ava;
13. Emily;
14. Grace;
15. Zoe;
16.Matilda;
17. Lucy;
18. Georgia;
19. Scarlett;
20. Hannah.
BOYS:
1. Jack;
2. William;
3. Oliver;
4. Ethan;
5. Noah;
6. Thomas;
7.James;
8. Lucas;
9. Joshua;
10. Lachlan;
11. Cooper;
12. Liam;
13. Xavier;
14. Max;
15.Benjamin;
16. Samuel;
17. Alexander;
18. Charlie;
19. Harry;
20. Oscar.
BENDIGO’S residential Strategy will be reviewed because of greater than expected growth.
The State Government has announced a grant of $50,000 to carry out the review.
The review is needed because, according to the State Government, 40 per cent of the forecast growth between 2006 and 2031 had already been realised.
Regional Development Parliamentary Secretary Damian Drum made the announcement this morning.
Mr Drum said the Bendigo Residential Strategy Review would deliver greater community and investor certainty, helping the region grow.
“The Bendigo Residential Development Strategy was adopted in 2004 and is currently being audited because of the faster than anticipated growth that has occurred in Bendigo in recent years,” he said.
“Strong residential growth has many flow-on economic benefits and having a clear framework for future development will position Greater Bendigo City Council to undertake more detailed, place-based planning in the future.”
Deputy Premier Peter Ryan said about 40 per cent of the forecast growth between 2006 and 2031 had already been realised.
The Residential Strategy impacts directly on where and how property developments use “infill” parcels of land, range of housing styles and also on housing affordability.
“This project will review the strategy, assess current and estimated land supply and demand and consider various legislative and policy changes,” Mr Ryan said,
“It will also consider the latest demographic data and establish a new strategic framework to guide the long-term residential growth of Greater Bendigo.
“The project will result in a revised residential strategy that will give developers, the community and service providers greater surety and confidence about where land can be developed for residential purposes, and that sufficient land is available to accommodate the City of Greater Bendigo’s future growth.”
Mr Ryan said a contemporary strategic planning framework was essential to the economic development of a large regional centre like Bendigo.
“Clearly identifying future growth options and supporting infrastructure needs will enable the Greater Bendigo City Council and other infrastructure providers to plan their capital works programs well in advance,” he said.
“Identifying long-term growth areas will enable the council and other service authorities to start planning for the delivery of services, thereby minimising the lag time between when residential development occurs and when the services need to be in place.”
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