Council tonight voted to to support the Victorian Local Government Association's 'Local Government's Statement on Childcare'.

Central Geelong Marketing helps deliver retail sales of more than $1.4 million.

Cr Jan Farrell is calling on people to nominate for the Geelong Youth Awards Impetus 08.

Cr Jan Farrell will officially open the Ocean Grove soccer grounds on Sunday 2 March at 12 midday.

Mayor Cr Bruce Harwood joined State and Federal Members of Parliament at a local ceremony today to mark the apology to the stolen generations.

The Minister for Planning is to be asked to establish an Independent Panel to consider submissions received as a result of the exhibition of Planning Scheme Amendment C119, which proposes the rezoning of a parcel of land at the old Fyansford quarry site.

At its Tuesday night meeting Council resolved to place the draft Geelong Eastern Boundary Review Report on public exhibition for a six-week consultation period.

Cr Jan Farrell said from 1 October to 31 December 2007 $84,686 was provided to more than 40 community groups through the Councillor Community Grants Program.

A vacant shop in St Leonards has been converted into a community space for the use of local residents, Cr Jan Farrell said.

The St Leonards community celebrated its 150th anniversary in 2007 with several major community based projects including a street sculpture, history book and a community festival.

Cr Peter McMullin and Cr Jan Farrell today launched Hidden Treasures, the 2008 season for the Potato Shed Bellarine Multi Arts Centre.

Netball in Newcomb has received a major boost with the opening of the Newcomb and District Sports Club's new netball pavilion at Grinter Reserve.

Olympic marathon runner Lee Troop officially opened the newly installed running track at Hamlyn Banks Primary School today, by cutting the ribbon and running laps with the students.

Film Geelong has launched its new website in a bid to entice more filmmakers to film and television productions in the wider Geelong area.

Cr Peter McMullin presented cheques to 24 arts projects and seven festivals which received Community Arts and Festivals Grants funding at a ceremony at City Hall on Wednesday night.

Mayor Cr Bruce Harwood will be amongst the riders on the start line at the Geelong World Cup Challenge on Sunday 24 February.

There will be a by-election in Deakin Ward on 3 May, following the resignation of Cr Shane Dowling.

An evaluation report on the 2007 Victorian Seniors Festival shows that around 8,100 people attended the events.

Council received a status report on the Geelong Strategic Health Plan 2006-09 at its Tuesday night meeting.

The City will fly the Aboriginal flag at City Hall on Wednesday 13 February in a show of support for the Federal Government's formal apology to the stolen generations.

Cr Jan Farrell is calling on skaters to register for the fourth annual Bellarine Skate Series 2008.

The City will lodge a submission to the Electoral Representation Review, supporting the continuation of an electoral structure of 12 councillors representing 12 single-member wards as the preferred option.

The popular Winter Reserve is to receive a major upgrade of its lighting for cricket and football training, with Council last night approving the installation of $240,000 in new lighting equipment for the reserve's two playing ovals.

Cr Tony Ansett said the latest extensions to the Hovell''s Creek shared pathway will open up a major new section of the Lara environment to both locals and visitors to the fast-growing area.

Work is underway on the $8 million Bellarine Aquatic Centre at Ocean Grove thanks to a partnership between the City of Greater Geelong and the State Government.

Youth portfolio holder Cr Jan Farrell today officially opened nominations for the first ever Geelong Youth Awards.

Mayor Cr Bruce Harwood said adjustments being made to the intersection of Mercer, Malop and Gheringhap Streets were aimed at further improving traffic flow.