G21 acknowledges and pays its respects to Wadawurrung, Gulidjan and Gadubanud Elders past, present and emerging.
We recognise their deep connection to the lands and waterways across the G21 region.
We acknowledge their custodianship for thousands of years, their advocacy and continuing care of country.
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G21 Alliance Calls for Drainage Investment following recent floods Recent emergencies across the G21 region have underscored the urgent need for increased government investment in drainage infrastructure to reduce the severity and impact of future flood events. This summer, floods have severely impacted a number of shires including Colac Otway and Surf Coast, with communities […]
A new master plan for Torquay’s Australian National Surfing Museum projects a 30 year vision and showcases its internationally significant collection as part of a new Surf Coast Cultural Centre. Surf Coast Shire Council recently endorsed the vision which would place the Museum in a new, larger space in the proposed Surf Coast Cultural Centre, […]
The 50-year Urban Water Strategy: Water for our Future (2022) has been approved by the Victorian Minister for Water Harriet Shing. The strategy sets out Barwon Water’s plan to meet demand for the next 50 years and comprises 25 actions over the next five years to save water, source new water, reuse water and return […]
A year-long e-bike trial is being rolled out across Geelong to create a fun and easy sustainable travel option for students, residents and visitors across the city. The Deakin University trial will see 200 distinctive green e-bikes available in multiple locations, including the Waterfront and Waurn Ponds campuses, with rental and access managed via the […]
The Victorian Government has invested $460,000 to implement the Making Change: A Creative Industries Strategy for the G21 Region. Launched in 2021 and developed by a consortium of the region’s leading creative, cultural and advocacy organisations, the strategy aims to strengthen and grow local creative industries and jobs – focusing on skills development, community engagement, […]
The Great Ocean Road Coastal Trail is a new world-class eco-tourism experience allowing visitors to explore from Torquay to Skenes Creek uninterrupted. The Victorian Government has invested $25.5 million to plan and construct the trail between Fairhaven and Grey River, with the Federal Government contributing $350,000 for planning through the Geelong City Deal. The 90-kilometre […]
G21’s Mayors and CEO headed to Melbourne this week for a whistlestop tour of the Victorian Parliament where they hosted 15 very positive meetings with Ministers and Shadow Ministers over two days. The catch up included conversations with Deputy Premier Jacinta Allen, Treasurer Tim Pallas, Minister for Water and Regional Development Harriet Shing, Transport Minister Ben Carroll, Tourism Minister Steve […]
Wind deal pushes Barwon Water, Barwon Health, GeelongPort closer to net zero Three of G21’s largest organisations are a step closer to using 100 per cent renewable electricity and producing net zero emissions with a new power purchase agreement with the Mount Gellibrand windfarm near Birregurra. The 10-year deal with the Barwon Renewable Energy Partnership […]
The Bannockburn Industrial Estate is set to expand, as work continues on its stormwater infrastructure project. A new retarding basin and drainage pipe network is under construction on the land currently owned by Josco Pty Ltd to the south of the existing business park. Once the stormwater infrastructure is constructed, more than 21 hectares of […]