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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Deakin University will spearhead the largest recycling and clean energy advanced manufacturing ecosystem in Australia, thanks to $50 million in funding from the Federal Government’s inaugural Trailblazer Universities Program. Through REACH – its Recycling and Renewable Energy Commercialisation Hub – Deakin will work with governments, industry, and education partners to establish a multi-billion dollar bioeconomy […]
The Geelong Gallery is seeking vital government investment to allow detailed design and planning for a significant expansion of the Gallery into City Hall to proceed. A Business Case delivered late last year provides a strong case for the gallery’s expansion, but urgent funding is now required so that this transformative project can progress, developing […]
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! 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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]