Somers community fears being priced out of VCAT in case against Mornington council

By Aimee Amiga
Updated October 24 2016 - 4:08am, first published October 23 2016 - 6:36pm
A last-minute hike to VCAT fees means 300+ Somers community members may have to abandon their case to oppose the construction of a path that stretches through the village. Photo: Jason South
A last-minute hike to VCAT fees means 300+ Somers community members may have to abandon their case to oppose the construction of a path that stretches through the village. Photo: Jason South

Residents of the quiet coastal village of Somers claim the "little person" is being priced out of Victoria's planning tribunal, after fees to face a hearing in a case against the local council skyrocketed at the last minute.

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