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Federal election outcome benefits the G21 region

With the election of the new Albanese government, we look forward to the fulfilment of pre-election commitments supporting seven of our Priority Projects: G21 Regional Growth Areas $6 million towards a highball centre for basketball, netball, badminton and volleyball at Armstrong Creek. $20 million towards an indoor aquatic centre with allied health facilities at Drysdale. […]

Let’s Build the Surf Coast Cultural Centre!

Let’s Build the Surf Coast Cultural Centre! Show your support and send a message to local politicians Surf Coast Shire Council is encouraging community members to email MPs and candidates via its web portal to highlight what the Surf Coast Cultural Centre would mean for the community. Surf Coast Shire Council hopes a surge of […]

Launching Kitjarra-Dja-Bul Bullarto Langi-Ut

Earlier this week the Fyansford Common came alive with a Welcome to Country, smoking ceremony and Wadawurrung storytelling, as the Kitjarra-dja-bul Bullarto langi-ut – Place of many stories project and masterplan development was launched. Kitjarra-dja-bul Bullarto langi-ut is an initiative to increase the visitor experience of the unique environmental, cultural, and recreational values of the Barwon […]

Northern hub to go renewable

The Northern Aquatic and Community Hub will to be powered by renewable energy, slashing carbon emissions and delivering substantial operational savings. The City of Greater Geelong will invest $4 million to convert the Norlane hub site from gas to electricity. The existing aquatic facilities in Waterworld are run on gas. Switching to electricity in the new […]

Golden Plains Youth Hub Officially Open

Golden Plains Youth Hub has officially opened and is set to support improved health, social, education and employment outcomes for young people. Located next to Bannockburn YMCA and across from Bannockburn P-12 College, the youth hub has undergone a significant exterior and interior renovation to create a purpose-built, accessible and inclusive youth facility that will […]

DAL sets clearer planning controls for Surf Coast

A line has been drawn on growth in Torquay’s Spring Creek valley, with the area to remain outside the town’s protected settlement boundary in the final Statement of Planning Policy (SPP) for the long-awaited Surf Coast Distinctive Area and Landscape (DAL) program. The SPP is based on expert advice and was developed in collaboration with […]

Geelong Regional Hub Prepares For Victoria 2026

Geelong has been officially confirmed as one of four regional hubs for the 2026 Commonwealth Games, with the state’s regions set to shine on the world stage. Geelong’s Kardinia Park Stadium will host T20 cricket matches as part of Victoria 2026. In addition, Geelong will also host aquatics, para swimming, beach volleyball, gymnastics, hockey, table […]

Funding announced to help ease Colac’s residential housing crisis

A major water project at Elliminyt to help unlock hundreds of urgently needed residential lots has received a $3 million boost. The State Government has announced funding for the Elliminyt Wetlands project and upgrade of the Irrewillipe Road Retarding Basin, which will support the release of approximately 300 residential lots for new residential land. Affordable […]

Faster internet for Geelong suburbs

Twelve suburbs across Geelong have been identified for National Broadband Network improvements and will receive an upgrade from Fibre to the Node (FTTN) to Fibre to the Premises (FTTP). The improvements were announced under the second stage of a landmark co-investment agreement between NBN Co and the Victorian Government that will see fibre built deeper […]

Rip Curl Pro is back!

The world’s best surfers are back at Bells Beach for the Rip Curl Pro this Easter. The event action kicks off on Sunday 10 April, coinciding with the start of the school holidays, and features Surf Coast local India Robinson as well as Steph Gilmore, Mick Fanning, Kelly Slater, Carissa Moore, John John Florence, Italo […]