News Archive
Articles from 2011-2012 feature below. Click here to access articles preceding 2011.
April
G21 Stakeholder Forum a sell-out
Draft G21 Economic Development Strategy released
Draft G21 Regional Growth Plan blueprint released
March
G21 Snapshots released - March edition
Chair of G21 - Geelong Region Alliance
NBN fibre rollout details announced
Geelong investment priorities on Government's radar
Victorian Premier opens redeveloped Courthouse in Arts Precinct
Prominent Victorians join the campaign to promote a move to regional Victoria
March edition of G21 eNews out now
Vote to help Colac Sportaccess project
Powerful partnership to Close the Gap
Engineering training to boost Geelong business
Cats get behind responsible gambling campaign
G21 Canberra delegation had impact
Government support for future leaders in G21 region
February
G21 Snapshots released - February edition
G21 delegation to push regional projects in Canberra
Government support for Geelong youth
Modified Apollo Bay Harbour scheme amendment to go ahead
Geelong to host 2013 Australian Masters Games
Geelong mayor election bill passed
Could the G21 region have Victoria’s 2012 Tidiest Town?
Call to nominate Victoria’s manufacturing heroes
January
G21 Snapshots released - January edition
New $447 million teaching hospital for Geelong a step closer
$650,000 for Geelong Performing Arts Centre repairs
$600k boosts local sporting facilities
G21 CEO takes to 'My Region' blog
G21 region benefits from $4.3M for infrastructure projects
Builder appointed for Simonds Stadium Southern Stand redevelopment
Phone warning system upgrade
G21 region benefits from Community Safety Fund
$103 million upgrade for Ford supports Geelong industry
2011
December
Geelong hospital performs well in key areas
A year of accomplishment for G21 - 2011
Cruise ship 'Spirit of Adventure' to visit Geelong
New noise walls for Geelong Ring Road at Wandana Heights
Belmont High School achieves outstanding results in VCE exams
Geelong P-drivers Project starts its engine
Surf City here we come
Open season for Geelong Ring Road section
Cr Brian McKiterick is elected as the Surf Coast Shire Mayor
G21 working group, ICT Geelong, gets a $100,000 boost
Three new Landcare facilitator roles funded for Geelong region Landcare groups
Geelong hosts prestigious Australia-China Davis Cup tie in major sporting event coup
New Queenscliff Coast Guard headquarters opens
Applications open for children’s services grants
Serendip Sanctuary remains rural
Surf Coast Shire receives $1 million boost from Country Roads and Bridges fund
November
Boating Safety Boost for the Geelong region
Successful G21 Priority Project Celebrates Opening
Expanded tourism marketing campaign for regional Victoria’s best towns and villages
$2.8 million boost to regional and rural planning
Healthy Parks Healthy People grants awarded to Geelong region
Victorian Premier launches the Festival of Sails 2012
Changes to election of Mayor in Greater Geelong
Three G21 Priority Projects on State Governments 2011 Infrastructure Priority List
$80 million investment in Norlane businesses, jobs and housing
Regional Victoria Living Expo to entice tree change
Get involved in shaping our region
October
G21 Snapshots released - October edition
State Government announces preferred location for Section 4C
Take your stand and say “No!” to violence against women in the Geelong region
'Growing up in G21' Geelong region children’s report launched
RDAF projects on track in Geelong
State Government to establish new Work and Learning Centre in Geelong
Geelong community encouraged to have a say about new fire services levy
Nominate your Geelong sporting heroes now
Stormwater creating a green future for Kardinia Park
Expert panel to hold public forums on review of VET fees and funding
State Government helps fund regional cycling endurance events
Young people from the Geelong and Surf Coast region invited to get involved
$20 million Communities for Nature grants program
Funding for innovative Geelong broadband projects
State Government: Victorian regions bound to grow and prosper
More affordable rental homes in Geelong and district
New Men’s Shed for Geelong East welcomed
Lavers Hill selected to run community fire drills
Deakin and CSIRO involved in innovative tyre recycling process
$120,000 grant to support young people in Geelong
Cats win benefits Geelong region
September
Have your say about the Avalon Airport Rail Link project
G21's response to relocating motor vehicle importing and exporting to the Port of Geelong
G21 Volunteer Survey - open until 14 October
Visitor numbers set to cruise with launch of upgraded MV Queenscliff Ferry
Geelong to benefit from extra police
Nature the best medicine for Geelong region: innovative trial to prescribe parks for better health
Funding success for Library and Heritage Centre
Skilled Stadium benefits with funding success
Port of Geelong records massive increase in trade
August
G21 Snapshots released - August edition
G21 e-News on the funding success for Cruise Ship destination project
Rail Revival Study: Geelong – Ballarat – Bendigo investigations underway
Geelong jobs created as global retail chain expands its headquarters
$250,000 grants program for public safety infrastructure in the Geelong region
Grants help make healthy parks and healthy people
Rail line confirmed for Avalon
NDIS win will make every Australian count
You Yangs re-open after flood recovery work
$600k Sustainability Grant awarded to G21 Climate Change Taskforce
July
G21 Snapshots released - July edition
Call for submissions - Relocating motor vehicle importing and exporting to the Port of Geelong
$25,000 Grants on offer to stamp out graffiti in the G21 region
G21 e-News on NBN opportunities in the Geelong region released
Success For Cruise Ship Priority Project
$1 million for central Geelong revive
RDA Barwon South West prioritises projects
$10,000 Grants available for crime prevention in the Geelong and Surf Coast region
New affordable housing for Geelong’s older people
Innovative $50,000 IT Competition set to be ‘bigger and better’ in 2011
Award nominations open for volunteers in the Geelong region
G21 and Colac Otway show support for the NDIS
Support for Western Coastal Board to adapt to climate change
Indigenous youth benefit from new jobs in Geelong region
$20 million win for regional students
Launch of Growth Fund promising for Priority Projects
Making Every Australian Count - the NDIS
Opportunities for SME's at Geelong Small Business Festival
June
G21 Snapshots released - June edition
Recognise our regional environment volunteers
G21 HWB project featured in MCF newsletter
G21 eNews - Medicare Local win for Geelong region released
Peak hour relief on West Gate Bridge
Expert Panel to recognise local government
Government grants create jobs in Geelong
Victorian Taxi Industry inquiry - Call for submissions
Geelong based company Godfrey Hirst wins Premier’s top sustainability award
Geelong in focus ahead of Regional Growth Fund launch
$2.7 million Fishermans Beach redevelopment underway
Priority Project celebrates launch of investment attraction strategy
Transport Pillar member represents Geelong region on Regional Rail Link Community Reference Group
Local award encourages a healthy region
New state-of-the-art training centre will build Geelong’s skilled workforce
Vision II MOU signing - CoGG, State Government, Deakin University and the Committee for Geelong
State Government funds future vision for Geelong racecourse
Victoria's regions can cope with strong growth
Training facility helps boost skills and activity in CBD
May
Snapshot of our regions - national photo competition opens
G21 Snapshots released - May edition
G21 eNews - $950 million budget win for Geelong region released
Regional Rail Link works to kick off in July
$800 million allocated to the Geelong region
$100,000 for Corio Norlane development
Geelong region scores more than $150 million in 2011-12 State Budget
Geelong, Cruise Ship Destination featured in VECCI's Regional Newsletter
April
State Govt extends support for Rip Curl Pro at Bells Beach
Victorian Government $1.8 million skills response to changing industry needs in Geelong
Geelong dual track venue a greyhound first
History now just a click away at Geelong Heritage Centre
Central Geelong Bus Interchange – Review
Victorian Government delivers on Skilled Stadium overhaul
$1 billion Regional Growth Fund money set to flow
Heritage Listing Announcements Big Win For Community
Regional Rail Link anouncement - project to proceed
Released: Our region's 14 Priority Projects for 2011
Avalon boost for advanced pilot training
March
Geelong region to benefit from two different billion dollar regional funds
Central Geelong Taskforce meets again
Released: Guidelines for the RDA Fund
Small Business Ministerial Council – call for expressions of interest
Election of Geelong Mayor - community invited to comment
Inverleigh bridge repair delivered ahead of schedule
G21 Snapshots released - March 2011
Geelong gains $7 million for Regional Community Health Hub at Deakin University
Victorian Government commits $10.2 million to Deakin University for regional student accommodation
February
Heard about G21's four new Pillar Projects?
G21 welcomes the State Government’s Port of Geelong feasibility study
New bus service improving regional transport connections
G21's submission - Sustainable Population Strategy for Australia
January
Tender released to develop the G21 Region Economic Development Strategy
Community comment on Federal health proposals
Regional Land Use Plan - project update
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