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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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 […]
The 180-megawatt Berrybank Wind Farm has officially opened, and with the potential to generate enough energy to power every home in greater Geelong it will help Victoria meet its clean energy targets. Owned by Global Power Generation, it is one of the large-scale renewable energy projects supported under the Victorian Government’s Renewable Energy Target reverse […]
Colac Otway Shire Council has welcomed Secretary for Regional Victoria Danielle Green to Forrest for the turning of the first sod on the Forrest Barwon Flow Trails, which is supported by $500,000 from the Regional Infrastructure Fund and will be designed and constructed by Australian company and world-leading trail builder Dirt Art. The development of […]
The appointment of award-winning architects to design the first phase of the Twelve Apostles Precinct is set to enhance the region’s appeal as a world-class tourism destination. Federal Minister for Communications, Urban Infrastructure, Cities and the Arts, the Hon Paul Fletcher MP, and Victorian Minister for Regional Development, the Hon Mary-Anne Thomas MP, have announced […]
Australia’s first public commercial hydrogen refuelling station will be built at Geelong’s Viva Energy plant. The service station, which is expected to open in late 2023, will play a critical role in reducing diesel emissions in heavy transport vehicles. Viva Energy’s $43.3 million project will include 15 hydrogen electric heavy vehicles, including prime movers, buses […]
The Victorian Government has signed a Heads of Agreement with the Commonwealth Games Federation and Commonwealth Games Australia to enter exclusive negotiations to bring the 2026 Commonwealth Games to the state – with a vision to deliver a model of Games unprecedented in the competition’s history. Premier Daniel Andrews and the Minister for Tourism, Sport […]
Golden Plains Shire Council has secured $315,751 from the Victorian Government to undertake the Golden Plains Settlement Strategy. Of the 27 successful projects funded under the Victorian Planning Authority’s Streamlining for Growth program, Golden Plains Shire secured the largest grant, which will support Golden Plains Council to provide a clear direction for growth in the […]
A draft Statement of Planning Policy for the Bellarine Peninsula has been referred to an Independent Standing Committee by Planning Minister Richard Wynne. The committee will advise on whether the protected settlement boundaries in the draft SPP are appropriate and whether amendments to those proposed boundaries should be made. Key features of the draft SPP […]
Passengers will soon benefit from more frequent and reliable train services with the completion of major works on the Waurn Ponds Station upgrade. Commissioning and critical safety testing is now taking place to enable additional services to run on the Warrnambool Rail Line. The Waurn Ponds Station upgrade includes a transformed main entrance to give […]
Construction is underway on the Northern Aquatic and Community Hub (NACH) project in Norlane. This is a major milestone in the progress of the landmark community facility that has the capacity to change lives and outcomes for the residents in Geelong’s northern suburbs. Co-located with Barwon Health North, there will be a unique opportunity for the […]