The City of Greater Geelong is marking National Volunteer Week by recognising the contributions made by over 300 volunteers across eight City programs and venues.

A dedicated space to foster international engagement, collaboration and connection is now open in Geelong.

Community members from Council’s advisory committees have come together for the first time to discuss their knowledge and experiences around disability, LGBTQIA+ communities and the environment.

Applications are now open for grant funding to support local events during Children’s Week.

Businesses will get a helping hand to launch, grow and thrive from those who know their community best.

Geelong’s iconic waterfront is set for a fresh wave of food, tourism and entertainment experiences, with the City of Greater Geelong calling for local businesses and entrepreneurs to help revitalise the popular foreshore.

Six young people selected for Geelong’s Youth Parliament team have connected with Victorian MPs to seek advice on the draft bill they’ve developed, parliamentary debating and growing their leadership skills.

Greater Geelong residents are invited to have their say on the City’s first Draft Open Space Strategy.

The City’s free business support service helps turn dreams into shopfronts and get owners trading sooner.

The North Shore Seagulls are settling into their upgraded home at Windsor Park after construction wrapped up in time for the 2026 season.

Australia's most successful Winter Olympian, Jakara Anthony OAM, has been presented with the inaugural Geelong Medal by Mayor Stretch Kontelj OAM at an official ceremony today.

Local community groups and organisations who host activities and experiences that celebrate positive ageing can now apply for grant funding to support the roll-out of these initiatives.

The City of Greater Geelong has today refreshed its website to modernise its online customer experience. 

The City of Greater Geelong is proud to maintain the Tree Cities of the World status for a fourth consecutive year, reaffirming its commitment to caring for and growing the region’s urban forest.

The community is invited to the next Neighbourhood Conversations event at Ocean Grove Neighbourhood House on Tuesday 5 May, 11.00 am to 1.00 pm.

The City of Greater Geelong has made the difficult decision to close the four creche services within Swim, Sport & Leisure, following an extensive review, consultation with staff and community feedback.

We’re searching for people aged 12-25 who live, study, work or play in Greater Geelong and think there's more we can do to build a better connected and inclusive region for young people.

The City of Greater Geelong is celebrating a major milestone in its circular economy program, with 25‑litre bags of locally made Better for Geelong compost now available at Fagg’s Mitre 10 South Geelong and Wallington stores.

The southern section of St Helens seawall will undergo needed repairs. Whilst repairs are underway a small section of St Helens Parks and St Helens car park will be closed to the public. 

As our $3.5 million Ocean Grove District Ride Centre takes shape at Kingston Park, we’re calling on the local riding community to help us protect this soon-to-be finished world-class facility.

Greater Geelong residents and organisations are invited to have their say on the Draft Plan for Nature, a 10‑year roadmap to protect, restore and manage the region’s natural environment through to 2030.

Restoration works have begun on the 100‑year‑old Hitchcock Memorial Gateway at the northern entrance to Johnstone Park on Railway Terrace.

The iconic Corio Bowls skate park is on track to roll its way into the history books and ensure its heritage, legacy, and inspiring example of community spirit is protected into the future.

There are so many fun, engaging and creative ways for children to enjoy their time off this school holidays.

The City of Greater Geelong is celebrating a highly successful Hooded Plover breeding season, with five chicks fledging across the region – a significant achievement for one of Victoria’s most threatened coastal bird species.

The City of Greater Geelong has co-signed a new infrastructure plan with the Victorian Government to help the region’s youngest learners get the best start to life.

Improving accessibility and inclusivity is at the heart of upgrades to the McDonald Reserve pavilion at Belmont.

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.