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 new Chisholm Road Prison under construction in Lara has surpassed local employment goals with more than 45,000 labour hours completed by Geelong and Colac workers, exceeding the project target by 50 per cent. The project has now injected $200 million into the local economy – $126 million for services and supplies from businesses in […]
New cultural water fountains at Deakin University will provide free access to fresh drinking water and reduce plastic waste while also quenching students, staff and visitors’ thirst for knowledge about Traditional Owner culture and history. A joint initiative between Deakin University, Barwon Water, and Wadawurrung Traditional Owners, the fountains feature Aboriginal artwork and inscriptions created […]
Residents in Greater Geelong will soon have access to better local mental health support with a construction blitz now underway on two major projects thanks to the state government. Work on a new world-class 16-bed acute mental health facility at Barwon Health’s McKellar Centre will create and sustain more than 230 local construction jobs when Victorians […]
Golden Plains Shire Council recently (27 July) adopted the Golden Plains Social Housing Plan to work with the Victorian Government on addressing the lack of social housing in the municipality. As part of its participation in a regional Social Housing Planning project facilitated by the G21 – Geelong Region Alliance, the Golden Plains Social Housing […]
The Wathaurong Co-operative has announced its Community NAIDOC winners at a Flag Raising and Community Day celebrating the start of NAIDOC Week on 5 July. Each year, the Wathaurong Aboriginal Co-operative community nominates people to receive NAIDOC Awards who are positive role models for other Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and are connected to […]
Construction has begun on the Golden Plains Youth Hub which is set to improve health, education and employment for young people. The youth hub will be a place where young people can relax, connect with peers and get advice and support through access to local services if required. Located opposite Bannockburn College P-12, the $562,000 […]
Work is set to begin on a major upgrade and expansion of Forrest’s mountain bike trail network, that will see it become a world-class destination for mountain biking. The Forrest Mountain Bike Revitalisation Project will create up to 38 kilometres of new trails, taking the network’s footprint to over 100 kilometres. The Forrest Mountain Bike […]
Construction at the Geelong Future Economy Precinct at Deakin University’s Waurn Ponds campus continues to advance, with the third and final stage of the $11.5 million infrastructure expansion nearing completion. Stage 3 of the major road upgrades involves extension of Epworth Place into the existing road network near Carbon Revolution. Roadworks are expected to be […]
Two G21 municipalities have declared a housing crisis in response to the lack of affordable accommodation for key workers in towns along the Great Ocean Road. Colac Otway Shire councillors voted to declare a ‘key and essential worker housing crisis’ as a lack of affordable housing starts to significantly impact on the region. Pressure is […]
Golden Plains Shire Council has commenced the preparation of a new Structure Plan for Smythesdale, providing direction for future growth and development in the town. The new Smythesdale Structure Plan will comprehensively address factors influencing Smythesdale including bushfire risk, the natural environment, land supply and projections for residential and commercial growth. The Plan will provide […]
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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