High Court rejects Vic mosque challenge

Work on Bendigo's controversial mosque has been given the green light after opponents lost their last legal bid to stop it.

The High Court decision on Wednesday means the mosque can now proceed after lengthy delays.

The decision has been celebrated by many in the community, but others have taken a more sinister approach to the news - taking to social media to suggest the mosque could burn down because it's in a bushfire prone area.

Australian Muslims of Bendigo released a statement on Wednesday celebrating the decision and describing the mosque as a great asset to the community.

High Court judges Patrick Keane and Susan Kiefel also ordered the lead applicant, Bendigo woman Julie Hoskin, to pay costs.

Before the $3 million mosque was approved in June 2014, Bendigo council received more than 350 objections to the development, which would include two prayer rooms, a shop and a community sports hall.

Following council approval, a group of local residents took the case to VCAT, and beyond.