What does medieval swrod fighting have in common with BMX riding? Can the royal and ancient game of golf be adapted to suit frisbees?

Greater Geelong Mayor Shane Dowling said the Geelong Retail Strategy 2006 would guide Council planning and policy for retail development across the municipality over the next 10 to 15 years.

Greater Geelong Councillor Tom O''Connor said early analysis of last weekend''s aerial application of mosquito larvicides, as part of Council''s upgraded mosquito control measures, had been ''extremely encouraging''.

World class contemporary sculptor Andrew Rogers will construct an iconic large scale public art project in Geelong to commemorate the Geelong Regional Festival of Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth Games.

City of Greater Geelong Mayor Cr Shane Dowling said Kardinia Aquatic Centre was now equipped to serve the Geelong community for years to come.

City of Greater Geelong Cr Tom O'Connor said the latest engineers' report on the beach access steps off Edgewater Driver near Beacon Point in Clifton Springs had identified significant deterioration, and the steps were now structurally unsafe.

On Saturday Geelong will hold the 2005 FReeZA Push Start Regional Final for the first time, following a successful joint bid by City of Greater Geelong, Courthouse Youth Arts Centre and Surf Coast Shire.

Thousands of food and wine enthusiasts attended Toast to the Coast last Sunday to sample the fruits of our region's wineries.

Internationally recognised author of publications on gender, ethnicity and sexuality, Dr Maria Pallotta-Chiarolli, will address members of the community on issues surrounding sexuality on Wednesday 30 November

Greater Geelong General Manager Sustainable Development, Stuart Walker, said there were strong early indications that the latest phase of Council's ground monitoring and appropriate treatment of mosquito breeding sites was having a significant effect.

Greater Geelong Local Laws officers have reached out to the members of one of the Geelong region's newest residents on a walkinh tour to explain local parking arrangements and regulations.

The City of Greater Geelong has finalised an agreement with the New Zealand Swim Squad, for the squad to use Kardinia Aquatic Centre for training in the lead up to the Commonwealth Games.

On Sunday Victorian Minister for the Environment John Thwaites will launch a Heritage Trail created to help visitors trace the social and horticultural history of the Geelong Botanical Gardens.

The seaside town of St Leonards will be shaded by colourful flowering gums in coming years with a community consultation group having settled on a preferred species to replace the old cypress street trees.

Greater Geelong Councillor Bruce Harwood said he was extremely pleased Council had decided to as the Minister of Planning to appoint an independent panel to adjudicate on a proposed Hertiage overlay for the Belmont area.

City of Greater Geelong Council has nominated a review of the Geelong Bicycle Strategy for funding under the State Government's Sport and Recreation funding program

City of Greater Geelong Councillor Jan Farrell said 28 community groups had received funding from the Councillor Community Grants Program for the period 1 July 2005 - 30 September 2005

Greater Geelong Director of Planning Kate Sullivan said the Council's decision to refer the latest development proposal for the Geelong Golf COurse to an independent panel appointed by the Planning Minister was considered the most suitable outcome.

Shoppers in Central Geelong will have the option to 'park and ride' this summer on a free bus operating within the Central Activites Area.

Greater Geelong Councillor Jan farrell said that in response to the development pressures on the town, work would begin immediately on the St Leonards Structure PLan, with a view to bringing it before council in March, prior to its inclusion in the Greater Geelong Planning Scheme.

The installation of Christmas decorations in the City of Greater Geelong commenced today with the setting up of two Christmas trees outside the Carousel at the Waterfront and in Little Malop Street.

The City of Greater Geelong is inviting all young people to a day of free entertainment and activities at Leopold Youth Event.

The City of Greater Geelong's Little Malop Street redevelopment received the merit award in the design category at the ninth annual Australian Institue of Landscape Architects Victorian State Awards on Friday night.

Particpants at Warming Up for the Games day have the chance to win tickets to the Commonwealth Games said Cr Bruce Harwood.

The City of Greater Geelong in partnership with the Colac Otway Shire has released a study into skill shortages within the region, called the Geelong and Colac Region Skills Research Report.

City of Greater Geelong Council has earmarked several local sport and recreation projects for nomination to the State Government's Sport and Recreation funding program.

Greater Geelong Councillor Rod Macdonald said he welcomed Council's adoption of the Leopold Structure Plan.

Cr Peter McMullin was tonight elected Mayor of the City of Greater Geelong for a one-year term, replacing outgoing Mayor Cr Shane Dowling

Residents on the Bellarine Peninsula now have a further opportunity to contribute thier ideas and aspirations for the future of their town by commenting on draft visions being developed by community groups working in each of the peninsula's townships, said Cr Jan Farrell.