G21
News in brief
The latest news in brief including court for illegal harvesting of seafood at Cape Otway and Colac Otway’s mayor welcoming Geelong council’s decision to stick around in the region’s flagship advocacy group.
New focus after cancellation
Regional lobby group G21 says the region needs to refocus its Commonwealth Games energy on delivering housing, transport and community facilities.
Colac Otway to stay with troubled G21
Colac Otway Shire Council will remain in the G21 Alliance, despite a major member pulling out of the lobby group.
Leaders converge on Colac
Colac Otway Shire hosted the G21 alliance’s first board meeting for the year yesterday, where leaders from across the region gathered to discuss topics including transport and housing.
More needed for housing
Independent Wannon candidate Alex Dyson has criticised the Federal Budget’s lack of support for housing, while the G21 regional alliance says the region needs longer-term solutions for cost-of-living relief.
Demand outpacing supply as social housing crisis worsens
Demand for social housing in the Colac region is continuing to grow, new figures show.
G21 conference goes virtual
A COVID-19 lockdown has sent the G21 annual stakeholder forum online for the second time.
Colac reserve is region’s best sports ground
It’s official. Colac’s Central Reserve is the best football and netball facility in the Geelong region, and could be in line to host more major sports events.