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Council aids future of Bell Post Hill Bowls Club
City of Greater Geelong Mayor Peter McMullin said Council's decision to support a loan applicatino by Bell Post Hill Bowls Club will help to snsure the club's continued growth, along with its future.
11 July 2006
Leisurelink replacement facility to cater to cross section of the community
City of Greater Geelong Mayor Cr Peter McMullin said the Leisurelink replacement facility would cater to a significant cross section of the community.
11 July 2006
Mayor welcomes government decision to retain Barwon Heads Bridge
Greater Geelong Mayor Cr Peter McMullin has welcomed today's decision by the Bracks Government to retain the historic Barwon Heads Bridge.
27 July 2006
Chinese Consul General visits Geelong
Greater Geelong Mayor Cr Peter McMullin met with Chinese Consul General Mr Liang Shugen during Mr Shugen's first official visit to Geelong.
26 July 2006
Council endorses Fountain of Friensdhip Park Landscape Plan
Greater Geelong Cr David Saunderson said the Fountain of Friensdship Park Landscape Plan provided for residents' current and future needs and aspirations.
26 July 2006
Street Access Advisory Group makes it easier to get around
The Annual Report of the Street Advisory Group for the aged and people with disabilities was tabled at Council.
25 July 2006
Tender awarded for redevelopment of Waterworld play pool and waterslide
Council resolved to accept the tender from Swimplex Aquatics Pty Ltd for the redevelopment of the play pool and waterslide at Waterworld Aquatic Centre.
25 July 2006
Mayor calls for funding assisstance to combat mosquitoes on Peninsula
City of Greater Geelong Mayor Cr Peter McMullin has written to State Environment Minister John Thwaites and Health Minister Bronwyn Pike seeking funding support for the City''s mosquitoe management program.
24 July 2006
Barwon Heads streetscape works about to get underway
City of Greater Geelong Mayor Peter McMullin siad today streetscape works were about to get underway in the Barwon Heads township.
21 July 2006
Greater Geelong acknowledged as successfull regional area at national summit
Being asked to speak at the Australia Financial Review Regional Development Summit this week was a great coup for Geelong, City of Greater Geelong Mayor Cr Peter McMullin said last night.
21 July 2006
Meeting at Parliament House to discuss Water Strategy
Geelong Mayor Cr Peter McMullin let a delegation to Parliament House today to discuss with Environment Minister John Thwaites the State Government's Central Region Sustainable Water Strategy.
20 July 2006
Heritage Victoria's decision on Barwon Heads Bridge was expected
City of Greater Geelong Mayor Peter McMullin said Council had not been surprised by Heritage Victoria's decision.
20 July 2006
Stage Three and Four of Bypass should be constructed at the same time
City of Greater Geelong Mayor Cr Peter McMullin called for the planning of Stage Four of the Geelong Bypass to commence immediately.
19 July 2006
New green at Barwon Heads Bowling Club to boost membership
A new synthetic green at Barwon Heads Bowling Club was expected to increase membership at the club by some 10 percent said City of Greater Geelong Mayor Cr Peter McMullin
19 July 2006
Mayor hosts reception for Italian exchange students
The City of Greater Geelong hosted a morning reception today for a group of exchange students from the Italian city of Milan.
18 July 2006
Minister's Mill Markets decision supports Council stance
City of Greater Geelong Mayor Peter McMullin said Council had received notification of the decision of the Minister for Planning to refuse a permit application by the Mill Markets group at Mackey Street, North Geelong.
17 July 2006
Mayor calls for new HMAS Geelong
After 21 years of faithful service to the Royal Australian Navy the HMAS Geelong was decommissioned last weekend in Darwin where the patrol boat had been employed in border security operations.
14 July 2006
City welcomes latest State Government on Geelong Bypass route
City of Greater Geelong Mayor Peter McMullin has welcomed the State Government's latest announcement of a further $3 million for planning works on Stage Four of the Geelong Bypass.
12 July 2006
Land purchased for car parking in Geelong West
City of Greater Geelong Councillor Barbara Abley said Council's decision to purchase a block of land for car parking in Aberdeen Street, Geelong West, would provide major benefits for users of the popular local shopping centre.
11 July 2006
East-West traffic improvements to begin this financial year
Road widening in Mercer Street and improvements to the intersection of Myers Street and Ormond Road are two of the measures that will be carried out this financial year to improve traffic flow through Central Geelong.
11 July 2006
US Swim Team inspect Kardinia Aquatic Centre
US Swim team officials arrived in Geelong today to inspect the Kardinia Aquatic Centre ahead of the team's March 2007 training camp at the Centre.
10 July 2006
Council to consider Geelong Central Area East West traffic improvements
City of Greater Geelong Mayor Cr Peter McMullin said Council would vote tomorrow night on the implementation of engineering treatments to improve east west traffic flow through Geelong.
10 July 2006
Decision on Bypass route 'hard to understand': Mayor
City of Greater Geelong Mayor Peter McMullin said he could not understand how the Indpendent Panel has come up with the decision to make Option 1C the route for the final section of the Geelong Bypass.
07 July 2006
'View of Geelong' on its way home
The 'View of Geelong' is heading home thanks to the extraordinary enthusiasm shown for the painting by the Geelong community said City of Greater Geelong Mayor Cr Peter McMullin.
05 July 2006
Great Ocean Road marathon leads to Osaka for two local runners
A delegation from the Japanese City of Izumiotsu visited City Hall today to learn more about the Great Ocean Road marathon, which this year served as the local selection race for the Senshu International Marathon.
04 July 2006
City's Second Annual Community Survey to commence
Selected households across the municipality will be called on from 8 July to participate in the Second Annual City of Greater Geelong Community Survey, said Mayor Cr Peter McMullin.
03 July 2006
Ice cream, margarine and yoghurt containers no longer rubbish
From today residents of the City of Greater Geelong can put their empty ice cream, margarine and yoghurt containers in the yellow recycling bin, said Council's Waste Minimisation portfolio holder Cr Tom O'Connor.
03 July 2006
OTHER MEDIA RELEASES
Council adopts Geelong Gaming Framework
Anakie Football Club is pumped about water
Connecting Identities
Council supports Elcho Park alternative water supply project
Friends of Geelong Botanic Gardens to hold plant sale this weekend
Mayor pays tribute to team effort in achieving a significant reduction in crime statistics across region
Launch of web cam link between wetlands of Nagoya and Geelong
Attendees named for Geelong Summit
Geelong to host its second Nicholas Cage fim
City joins Earth Hour movement
Geelong to be represented on trade mission to China
Work to start on Youth Activities Area at Waterfront
GME reports on December quarter and renewed membership
Council to apply for State Government grant to improve childrens services infrastructure
Council adopts Clifton Springs Coastal Management Plan
New access path for the Dell
Council requests Minister to appoint panel to consider Point Lonsdale residential development
Council approves naming of International Cricket Training Facility at Kardinia Park
Council supports development of a Queens Park Master Plan
Council throws support behind Elcho Park alternative water supply project
Council adopts rezoning amendment for Corio Quay
Council gives in principal support for rezoning proposal of Chemring site in Lara
Free surf, skate and art activities at Ocean Grove Beach
A tribute to Geelong small businesses
Geelong celebrates Youth Week with free surf, skate, music, art and XBox events
Geelong secures the opening round of Australian Formula One Superboat Championships
Geelong West Library upgrade is on track with completion scheduled for late July
Flamefest to finish with spectacular Fire Finale
Union Street Mural gets a new look
City urges smokers to butt it then bin it
Call for nominations to help develop submission to 2020 Summit
fabARTS winner announced
Conference and exhibition centre on the agenda in Canberra
Submissions on proposed rezoning amendment at Leopold to be referred to an Independent Panel
Cuts in State Government funding detrimental to health of local children
Council calls for expressions of interest to develop a pavilion on the Waterfront
Strategy to establish Geelong as a cycle friendly region
Construction starts on new equestrian headquarters at Elcho Park
New streetscape at Barwon Heads captures essence of sea change lifestyle
Butt Free City Week
Stinton Oval grass conversion to set the standard for drought proofing high use sportsgrounds