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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Surf Coast Shire Council declared a short-term key-worker accommodation crisis in the Shire at its meeting on 25 May 2021. The tourist hotspot of Lorne was used as a case study for the region, showcasing the effects of a high turnover of staff, a lack of international backpacker and student workforce (95 per cent of […]
Four G21 councils are partnering with 42 other Victorian councils on the largest local government emissions reduction project in Australia. The Borough of Queenscliffe, City of Greater Geelong, Golden Plains Shire and Surf Coast Shire will join the Victorian Energy Collaboration (VECO) which will see 46 of Victoria’s 79 local councils powered by renewable energy […]
The City of Greater Geelong (COGG) will increase its funding commitment to the Northern Aquatic and Community Hub by a further $21.84 million in a bid to secure vital federal government funding and bring the $61 million facility to life. For CoGG’s $10 million application under the federal government’s Building Better Regions Fund (BBRF) to be eligible, the project […]
The City of Greater Geelong’s (CoGG) new Civic Precinct, including offices and surrounding community space, will be known as ‘Wurriki Nyal’ (WUU-ruh-kih nee-YAHL), Wadawurrung words meaning ‘speak and talk together’. Developer partner Quintessential Equity has also announced the name of the precinct’s proposed second building will be ‘Ngytan Koriayo’ (nee-YAHT-ern kohr-ri-AY-yoh), which means ‘look over […]
G21 welcomes the 2021 State Budget with partial funding secured for the Northern Aquatic and Community Hub in Norlane, an ambulance station at Armstrong Creek, a hospital for Torquay, a children’s emergency department at Geelong hospital, a significant outlay on mental health services, a family violence court and money for road and rail improvements. G21 […]
An industry search to help deliver faster rail services for Geelong has already drawn a significant pool of interested businesses and specialist suppliers with considerable experience on major projects here and overseas. Since February, more than 70 international, national and local organisations have flagged interest in building or financing stage one of Geelong Fast Rail. […]
The state government today (14 May 2021) announced Ms Diana Taylor’s appointment as Chair of the Geelong Authority. The Geelong Authority was established in 2015 to advise the Minister for Planning on strategies to attract investment to central Geelong and to fast-track major planning decisions, create jobs and drive growth in Geelong. Ms Taylor, a […]
The state government is unlocking industrial opportunities in Bannockburn with a $2 million grant to support the development of the Bannockburn South West Industrial Estate. The funding will support an additional $1.1 million investment from landowner Josco to enable the installation of critical drainage infrastructure. It is hoping the stormwater solution will help spur business […]
The historic Fyansford Paper Mill Precinct is set to expand and create jobs as part of the state government’s ongoing investment in the Geelong and the Bellarine region. Victoria’s Minister for Regional Development Mary-Anne Thomas today (14 May 2021) visited Fyansford to announce a $1 million grant for the Fyansford Paper Mill Precinct through the […]
Bellarine Peninsula’s historic railway will be given a facelift to encourage more visitors to the region with assistance from the state government. Victoria’s Minister for Regional Development Mary-Anne Thomas today (15 May 2021) visited Drysdale Railway Station to inspect the early works taking place to revitalise this nationally-significant destination, which has received more than $3.4 […]