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 revitalisation of Geelong’s CBD is one step closer to completion, with another stage of the Green Spine project delivered. The section on the north side between Gheringhap and Moorabool Streets is complete, providing a grand entry to the Green Spine from Johnstone Park and the Geelong Station Precinct. It features almost 3,000 new trees […]
The much-anticipated Geelong Convention and Exhibition Centre (GCEC) will receive an additional $120 million to include a luxury 200-room hotel, retail and commercial outlets. The extra funding builds on the existing $141 million commitment from the Victorian Government, $30 million from the Australian Government and $3 million from the City of Greater Geelong – bringing […]
Workers will be able to camp in tents on private property this summer as the accommodation and labour shortage facing our region reaches crisis point. Temporary worker accommodation permits will allow workers camp or reside at homes and businesses within Colac Otway Shire between 1 November and 30 April each holiday season, while in the […]
The Great Ocean Road Authority has a new home in Torquay, with its headquarters officially opened by Minister for Energy, Environment and Climate Change Lily D’Ambrosio last Wednesday. The Great Ocean Road Coast and Parks Authority has already started delivering upgrades to caravan park facilities, new beach access stairs, walkways, ramps, and lookouts. A dedicated […]
It has been an exciting fortnight for clean energy investment in G21 with three major projects getting underway. The Big Battery at Moorabool was turned on, approval was granted for the largest wind farm in the southern hemisphere and GeelongPort showed ambition and leadership by announcing a $100m investment in a new green hydrogen hub. […]
G21 congratulates the Federal Government on the announcement of a $1 billion contract with Hanwha Defense Australia to establish operations in Geelong. Our region’s advanced manufacturing credentials played a key role in securing this significant project. The government will partner with Hanwha to create an Armoured Vehicle Centre of Excellence, creating 300 jobs in our […]
A State Government action plan will better protect the Barwon River and other important rivers in the region in an innovative approach to waterways management. The Barre Warre Yulluk Action Plan (the Rivers of Barwon) identifies seven directions and 30 actions to protect the region’s waterways. Over the next five years the action plan will […]
Colac Otway Shire Council have agreed to flexibility in administering a temporary worker accommodation initiative for local businesses, which will see workers able to camp with a valid permit on land outside those normally designated as campgrounds. The permit will be issued under Colac Otway Shire General Local Law No. 2 and will allow a […]
The Geelong Arts Centre will become Australia’s biggest regional arts centre, with innovative designs for a $140 million redevelopment revealing state-of-the-art facilities and two flexible performance spaces to host local, national and international performers. The striking design brings together elements drawn from the history of Geelong – showcasing the region’s strong and continuing First Nations […]
Forrest is set to become a must-see destination for mountain bike riders with a detailed design process underway for a new skills park and an upgrade to the park’s signature Red Carpet trail close to completion. Minister for Energy, Environment and Climate Change Lily D’Ambrosio today (18 November) announced that Velosolutions Australia will design and […]
G21 acknowledges our region’s Traditional Owners, the Wadawarrung and Eastern Maar people who have cared for this land for thousands of years. Sharing the beauty and joy of these lands and waterways is a privilege; we pay our respects to their Elders past, present and future.
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