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2022

G21 responds to 2022-23 State Budget

G21 welcomes the Victorian Budget’s focus on regional investment, particularly in healthcare jobs and services, and $2.6 billion for planning and infrastructure ahead of the 2026 Commonwealth Games.

17 Mar

2022

Regional renaissance needs proactive plan to lock in good growth

G21 welcomes Infrastructure Australia’s timely report 2022 Regional Strengths and Infrastructure Gaps which correctly identifies the “renaissance” taking place in regional Australia, with the G21 region leading the way.

26 Nov

2021

G21 seeks feedback on Geelong region’s transport future

G21 is asking residents, businesses, and regular visitors to share their vision for the region’s future transport system by completing a short survey. Results will shape the priorities set out in G21’s Integrated Transport Strategy (ITS), to be completed by mid-2022.  

14 Sep

2021

$37 million social and affordable housing success

G21 welcomes the Victorian Government’s $27 million investment in social and affordable housing in the region which will deliver around 100 new homes across 10 locations in the City of Greater Geelong and Surf Coast areas.

07 Sep

2021

Geelong region embraces women’s health week

To shine a light on the health and wellbeing of our women and girls, Geelong’s leading health organisations are joining together to celebrate Women’s Health Week.

22 Jul

2021

G21 Stakeholder Forum 2021 goes virtual due to COVID

Due to Victoria’s evolving COVID situation, G21’s annual stakeholder forum will pivot to a virtual, video-streamed, free event on the same date, Friday 6 August (9.30 am – 12 noon) - Media Release issued on 22 July 2021.

21 May

2021

Budget hits and misses for G21 region post-COVID

G21's State Budget response media release issued on Budget day - 20 May 2021

12 May

2021

Budget brings opportunities and misses for G21 region

Budget brings opportunities and misses for G21 region - The 2021 Federal Budget (delivered on 11 May) investment in training, jobs and social repair will benefit Geelong and the G21 region says G21 CEO Giulia Baggio.

13 Apr

2021

Geelong collective gets behind Spirit of Tasmania road upgrade

With the Spirit of Tasmania scheduled to arrive in Geelong in 2022, there is an urgent need to complete upgrade works to Corio Quay Road, including the installation of traffic lights to ease access to the Port for locals and visitors alike.

26 Feb

2021

G21 welcomes Ports Victoria HQ for Geelong

G21 welcomes today's state government announced that the new Ports Victoria body is to be headquartered in Geelong. But expressed caution about impacts on GeelongPort about aspects of a recent review of commercial ports in Victoria. - G21 media release issued 25 Feb 2021

10 Dec

2020

Giulia Baggio appointed as new G21 CEO

G21 today (10 Dec 2020) announces the appointment of Ms Giulia Baggio as its new CEO - G21 media release

27 Nov

2020

Geelong mayor elected chair of G21 Board

The G21 Board of Directors today (27 Nov 2020) elected City of Greater Geelong Mayor Cr Stephanie Asher as its new Chairperson. Deakin University’s Chief Operating Officer Kean Selway was elected as Deputy Chair. G21 media release.

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Let’s Build the Surf Coast Cultural Centre!

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Let's Build the Surf Coast Cultural Centre! Show your support and send a message to local politicians Surf Coast Shire Council is encouraging commun ...

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