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2020

G21 calls on Treasurer to keep ATO in Geelong

G21 media release - G21 calls on the federal government to retain the Australian Tax Office in Geelong - issued 2 July 2020

30 Jun

2020

Move to boost region’s social & affordable housing

Joint G21 and Sirovilla Inc media release (issued 30 June 2020) - An $80,000 seeding grant aims to increase Social and Affordable Housing within the Geelong region to meet a rapidly growing need.

07 Jun

2020

G21 backing renewable organics projects

Media release issued 7 June 2020 - G21 welcomes and proudly supports two nation-leading renewable organics projects within our region announced recently by the Victorian Government & Barwon Water The projects will transform organic waste into Renewable Energy & bi-products.

05 Jun

2020

G21 welcomes Great Ocean Road Authority

Media release issued 5 June 2020 - Years of advocacy by G21 has resulted in the state government delivering once-in-a-generation reforms to better protect and manage the Great Ocean Road and its iconic coasts and parks.

03 Jun

2020

Fastest growth region needs faster infrastructure delivery

G21 Media release (3 June 2020) - Fastest growth region needs faster infrastructure delivery - Geelong is growing faster than Australia’s five largest capital cities yet critical government infrastructure lags years behind.

27 May

2020

Deakin deserves our support

Media statement from G21 – Geelong Region Alliance about the importance of Deakin University to the G21 region’s recovery post COVID-19 (issued 27 May 2020).

22 May

2020

G21 welcomes Federal funds for local governments

Media release - G21 welcomes (22 May) Federal Government announcement delivering $1.8 billion for community infrastructure projects to local governments due to COVID-19.

30 Apr

2020

G21 gears up for COVID recovery

Media Release - 30 April 2020 - G21 is preparing for the role it will play, in concert with all levels of government, business and other bodies to help the region emerge from COVID-19.

07 Apr

2020

G21 CEO delays departure

G21 Media Release (7 April 2020): G21 Chief Executive Officer Elaine Carbines AM will delay her departure until the end of 2020 to provide stability to G21’s operations during the period of COVID-19.

10 Mar

2020

G21 CEOs head to Canberra

G21 media release about G21's board delegation to Canberra to advocate for current and future regional needs, including essential upgrades to rail services. Issued 10 March 2020.

28 Feb

2020

Elaine Carbines to step down as G21 CEO

G21 CEO Elaine Carbines AM informs the G21 board that after 10 years in the job she will not be seeking to renew her contract when it expires later in 2020. G21 media released dated: 28 Feb 2020.

27 Feb

2020

G21 region gets behind ‘This Girl Can Week’

A group of councils, health bodies and others across the G21 region are getting behind a state-wide initiative to encourage women to become more physically active, in of support VicHealth’s ‘This Girl Can Week’ 23-29 March. Media release issued: 27 Feb 2020

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Green light for third stage of Geelong Arts Centre revamp

03/03/2021

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Geelong HQ for new Ports Victoria

25/02/2021

G21 welcomes the state government announcement that the new Ports Victoria body is to be headquartered in Geelong. The new body will begin operatin ...

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