Geelong behind on million-tree goal; solar push hits footy clubs

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1. Geelong falls behind on million-tree target

   The City of Greater Geelong is well behind the pace needed to plant one million trees by 2030, but says its new urban forest strategy will adopt more realistic measures of the municipality's greening efforts. Announced in 2022, the One Million Trees Plan assessed the capacity, feasibility and costs of the goal.

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2. Solar push gathers pace across region’s footy clubs

   Community sporting clubs across the AFL Barwon region are increasing their climate resilience to reduce bills and combat climate change. Portarlington Football Netball Club was the first in the region to join Footy for Climate's Power Forward program, installing a 47.5kW solar and 50kWh system.

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3. Success adds urgency to Geelong Gallery expansion

   Geelong Gallery says the need for a major redevelopment is becoming increasingly urgent as growing visitation and popular exhibitions put pressure on its Little Malop Street home. The gallery can display just 3 per cent of its collection, has no dedicated space for school groups and must remove works to host events.

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4. Leopold residents take subdivision fight to VCAT

   A group of Leopold residents is taking a fight against an approved subdivision on Bawtree Road to the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT). L&H Holdings (Property) Pty Ltd owns the 18.2ha site at 351-379 Bawtree Road, roughly halfway between Leopold and Wallington.

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5. New partnership aims to break down barriers to employment

   Four of Geelong's major employers have joined a new initiative led by The Gordon to create more inclusive workplaces and strengthen pathways into employment for people with disability. The Transport Accident Commission (TAC), WorkSafe Victoria and the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) are among those involved.

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