Golden Plains Shire Council
Golden Plains Shire has rich farming pastures and affordable housing in a semi-rural environment. Wool, grain, cattle and poultry farming contribute to an increasingly vibrant economy, which is also beginning to reap the benefits of eco-tourism in the area – a major growth industry.

Greater Geelong City Council
Victoria’s largest regional city and the leading industrial centre for Victoria’s south west, it is an area of rich contrasts in coastal, rural, urban and natural environments. Greater Geelong’s residents have long recognised its charm, and increasing numbers of visitors enjoy its unique qualities.

Borough of Queenscliffe
Wide sandy beaches and the seaside village lifestyle have attracted residents and visitors looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life for over a century. Today, the magnificent Victorian-era hotels, marine parks, steam railway, galleries, shops and the tree-lined foreshore combine to make Queenscliff and Point Lonsdale more popular than ever.

Surf Coast Shire Council
The Surf Coast Shire is among the fastest growing regional municipalities in Victoria. The shire has a major tourism focus along the coastal strip, which features the world-famous Bells Beach. In the hinterland and rural districts flower farming, intensive agriculture and berry farms work together with tourism to build a strong economy.