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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A new Victorian Traditional Owner Cultural Landscapes Strategy has been launched, setting out pathways to restore knowledge systems and return decision making powers to Traditional Owners. The strategy was developed and written by Traditional Owners with support from the Victorian Government and land management agencies. It provides a strategic framework for Traditional Owners to lead […]
GeelongPort and Spirit of Tasmania have unveiled design images of the Spirit of Tasmania’s new terminal building to be constructed at Corio Quay in Geelong. The state-of-the-art building will open its doors to the public in 2022, with construction due to begin later this year. Inspiration for the building’s design has been drawn from Tasmania’s […]
Thousands of Victorian businesses can expect to see some improvement in their internet connections with the Victorian Government and NBN Co striking a landmark deal to upgrade connections around the state. As part of the $550 million Connecting Victoria program, Lara, Colac, Hamilton and Portland have been included in the first round of priority upgrades […]
G21 welcomes Infrastructure Victoria’s 30 year strategy 2021-2051 which has identified $100 billion worth of projects and made 94 recommendations for the state government to consider. The strategy, first launched in 2016, has been updated after an intensive consultation period across the state and will continue to be updated every five years. It includes an […]
At the time of writing, the G21 region has the highest rate of vaccination against COVID in Victoria. More than half the population over the age of 15 has had at least one dose and 30.3 per cent of the population is now fully vaccinated against the vicious virus. In large part, we can thank […]
G21 has begun work on an integrated transport strategy to address gaps and weaknesses in the intra-regional transport network which are becoming increasingly apparent as the population continues to grow year-on-year. The G21 Region Integrated Transport Strategy (ITS), funded by Regional Development Victoria, Department of Transport and the five G21 municipalities, will shine a light […]
In just the last few months, notable Geelong organisations and businesses have been victims of targeted cyber-attacks. These rapidly increasing attacks commonly include ransomware, where hackers will access sensitive information and refuse to release it unless you pay a sum, or they will infiltrate your system to siphon financial details or redirect funds. The consequences […]
The City of Greater Geelong has released the draft Avalon Corridor Strategy for community feedback. The strategy was developed in response to a Plan Melbourne 2017-2050 direction to maintain a ‘green break’ between Geelong and Melbourne. It also aligns with similar objectives under Greater Geelong’s Settlement Strategy 2020 and the G21 Regional Growth Plan. It […]
A 20-year plan to open up a large new wetlands park for nature-based activities in Geelong’s south has been adopted by the City of Greater Geelong Council. The Sparrovale Wetlands Master Plan will guide protection and enhancement measures for a 500-hectare site in Charlemont, adjacent to the Lake Connewarre State Game Reserve. The Master Plan […]
G21’s five local councils are collaborating to undertake a study identifying the feasibility of a new major waste and recycling hub in the G21 region. The City of Greater Geelong received $80,000 through the Recycling Victoria Councils Fund to lead the project, working with Colac Otway, Golden Plains, Queenscliffe and Surf Coast. The study will […]