The City of Greater Geelong has launched a new prospectus for national and global businesses to fast-track investment and jobs growth.

He’s lived everywhere from Townsville to Timor-Leste, worked as a combat engineer and police negotiator, and admits he still sometimes can’t believe where the job has taken him.

Junior Mayor Vignesh “Viggy” Ram presented the 2026 Youth Council Advisory Committee’s first report at this week’s council meeting.

We’re seeking community feedback on our Draft Place Naming Policy for roads, sports facilities, buildings, open spaces and other public places and things across Greater Geelong.

Upgrades to help improve traffic flow and make Barwon Heads a safer place to walk, cycle and move are nearing completion.

The City of Greater Geelong has opened Expressions of Interest (EOIs) to operate the Belmont Market.

Local businesses and organisations are invited to play an active role in shaping the 2026 Geelong Small Business Festival, delivering a week of connection, learning and collaboration for the region’s business community.

The City and Borough will work with the Department of Transport and Planning to consider how the objectives and strategies identified in the Bellarine Peninsula Statement of Planning Policy (SPP) could be implemented in Point Lonsdale, with work to commence in July.

Biyala Community Hub in Armstrong Creek is now officially open, with Victorian Minister for Children Lizzie Blandthorn joining Councillor Emma Sinclair to cut the ribbon at the brand-new centre.

Geelong will host leaders from business, industry, government and the community at a three-day forum this month to strengthen its relationship with India. 

In recent years, vaping has become a growing public health concern, with products frequently marketed to young people and mislabelled to hide their nicotine content. Despite often being promoted as harmless, vaping poses serious risks, so we stepped up efforts to tackle the issue.

Students, parents and school communities across Greater Geelong are encouraged to get ready for National Ride2School Day on Friday 20 March 2026, Australia’s biggest celebration of active travel.

Alison Marchant MP, Libby Coker MP, and Cr Rowan Story AM, RFD have officially opened new upgrades to Portarlington Recreation Reserve.

We’re offering owners the opportunity to get at least 50 per cent off their registration renewal if they commit to keeping their cats contained at all times.

Council, state, federal and community representatives have come together to tour construction activities of the North Bellarine Aquatic Centre stage two facilities and check on how the project is progressing.

The school gate just got a whole lot more colourful at St Leonards Primary School, with a vibrant new under-the-sea footpath mural inviting students to walk, ride, scoot and roll their way into the new year.

A spot among the bustle of the Geelong City Market is up for grabs for community groups each Saturday.

Coin payments at parking meters across central Geelong are being phased out from Monday 9 March as part of a shift to digital-only transactions.

The City of Greater Geelong has opened the first stage of consultation for the upcoming 2026-27 Budget. 

The City of Greater Geelong has awarded more than $1.25 million in Community Infrastructure Grants to support 18 community-led projects across the region.

Interwoven: Fibre Art and Fashion on display at the National Wool Museum until 12 July, celebrates the universal language of textiles and the creative possibilities that emerge when contemporary artists explore fibre, fashion and form.

The City is urging the community to help protect newly hatched Hooded Plover chicks on our local beaches.

The Geelong Botanic Gardens has partnered with horticulture students from The Gordon to design and establish a new Hakea garden.

Discussions about a new marathon exchange program to celebrate the Geelong Running Festival were on the agenda when the City of Greater Geelong welcomed a delegation from Izumiotsu, Japan, to Wurriki Nyal.

Wallington grandfather, retired oral and maxillofacial surgeon, and SES volunteer Councillor Rowan Story loves life on the Bellarine. He enjoys the open spaces, big skies and wetlands.

The Bellarine’s much-loved performing arts precinct has stepped into a bold new era, with the Potato Shed officially unveiling its refreshed identity as the Bellarine Arts Centre (BAC) at the 2026 season launch on Friday 6 February.

The community is invited to share their thoughts on the newly completed Rippleside Inclusive Playspace, a Livvi’s Place.

Funding totalling $772,131 has been awarded to 78 applicants in the latest round of community grants endorsed by Council.

The 50m outdoor pool at the North Bellarine Aquatic Centre (NBAC) is set to close temporarily to allow for works to progress on the indoor swimming pools and recreation facility.  

Applications are now open for the Community Events Quick Response Grants, providing support for public events with external bidding deadlines, needing early funding approval, or responding to emerging community needs.

The City of Greater Geelong is activating the lawns of its Civic Precinct on Thursdays in summer to bring the community together.

The Roslyn Road/Thornhill Road intersection in Highton is being upgraded with a new roundabout and raised pedestrian crossings to improve traffic flow and make the area safer for all road users.

At around 11:15am, Life Saving Victoria lifeguards were alerted by a community member about an unresponsive person on Eastern Beach.

Council has voted to award $25,000 in funding to Godfrey Hirst and Deakin University to support a joint research project.

Clublinks has been announced as the preferred operator for the management of Queens Park Golf Club.

Four hundred community members have become Australian citizens and publicly pledged their commitment to Australia in front of friends and family. 

Local artists and creatives interested in building their skills can now apply for an Artists & Creatives Professional Development Grant.