We are offering a free pet registration amnesty for eligible cat and dog owners between Monday 4 November and Sunday 15 December.

The Australian Institute of Architects’ 2024 Victorian Architecture Awards have recognised the Boronggook Drysdale Library for its distinctive design.

The design of stage two of the North Bellarine Aquatic Centre in Drysdale will begin soon.

Join us for an unforgettable morning at the Potato Shed as Australian music veteran Peter Sullivan and acclaimed singer Andrea Lees perform the very best of Burt Bacharach’s iconic hits.

Clubs, groups, businesses and individuals considering applying for funding through the Council’s 2024-25 Community Grants are encouraged to attend upcoming free information sessions.

Facilities upgrades at Barwon Heads Tennis Club are giving local players improved conditions for competitive and social play.

Anatomy Lessons by Michele Beevors is a breathtaking exhibition coming to the National Wool Museum, Geelong this winter.

There is no change of collection on the Easter public holidays. Please put your bins out as normal the night before your collection day.

Geelong hosted a Japanese business delegation on Thursday under a new strategy to drive international investment to power innovation and boost local jobs.

The City of Greater Geelong is making almost $4.48 million in funding available to local community clubs, groups and organisations through its expanded 2024-25 Community Grants program.

Council has adopted the Pakington North Urban Design Framework (UDF) that was co-designed with the Pakington North Community Panel.

A notice of motion to rescind a 24-hour cat confinement order passed at the April council meeting has been successful at last night’s meeting.

The new $65.6 million community facility on the corner of Cox Road and the Princes Highway in Norlane will be named Norlane ARC (Aquatic Recreation Centre).

The City of Greater Geelong will carry out a $1.5 million renewal of the John Landy Field athletics track, starting in June.

A major upgrade of the cricket practice facilities at Grinter Reserve, home of the Newcomb and District Cricket Club, is nearing completion.

Dedicated School Crossing Supervisor John Carey has been nominated for the prestigious School Crossing Victoria (SCV) Supervisor of the Year Award 2024.

A team of passionate young leaders has been selected to represent Geelong at the Victorian Youth Parliament and is currently drafting a Bill on a state-based issue important to young people.

A VCE Drama playlist 2024 performance, World Problems, presented by Melbourne Theatre Company, will be performed at the Potato Shed 1pm and 7pm Wednesday 5 June.

The City of Greater Geelong is inviting local groups and organisations interested in running events during Children’s Week to apply for a Children’s Week Grant.

A local craftsman skilled in the rare art of tuck-pointing has been honoured for decades of work restoring Geelong’s heritage buildings.

The City of Greater Geelong is gearing up to recognise and celebrate our incredible volunteers during National Volunteer Week from 20-26 May.

Beyond The Shadows is set to captivate audiences with a performance at the Potato Shed Saturday 1 June.

The Greater Geelong Council is investing in major waste facility upgrades as it prepares to introduce kerbside bin reforms that will help keep more household waste out of landfill.

A $2.1 million upgrade of Sugargum Drive and Bodega Street in Waurn Ponds is complete, creating improved conditions for road users and pedestrians near Waurn Ponds Station.

Mayor Trent Sullivan has made a statement in response to the release by the Victorian Government of the 2024-25 state budget.

Two clever and creative projects that showcase the City’s sustainability commitments have been recognised in two separate awards.

Bell Park Sports Club players are enjoying modern new change facilities after the completion of a $1.95 million upgrade at the club’s Batesford home.

The City’s uniquely circular shaped Boronggook Drysdale Library has been shortlisted for the Australian Institute of Architects’ 2024 Victorian Architecture Awards.

The Greater Geelong Council is taking steps to address the need for more social and affordable housing in the region, as it works towards the goals of its 21-year social housing plan.

The City of Greater Geelong has added an electric vehicle to its L2P program fleet, increasing opportunities for local L-platers to clock up supervised driving hours.

The City of Greater Geelong invites community input to develop an Integrated Transport Strategy (ITS) to set the vision and directions for transport decision making in the medium to long term.

Major asphalt works will commence in the Geelong Botanic Gardens starting the week of Monday 29 April that will require the temporary closure of the main gates and access via an alternative entrance.

The City of Greater Geelong is seeking feedback on a draft Nature Strip Guideline and Specification, which will provide residents with more options to create beautiful and sustainable nature strip gardens.

Our Council has released its Proposed 2024-25 to 2027-28 Budget for community feedback.

A plan that seeks to support a further 55,000 new jobs to the region, increase our Gross Regional Product by $9.7 billion by 2041 and attract 120,000 people is available for community consultation.

We have been notified of a data breach impacting OracleCMS who manage calls to our Customer Service Centre outside standard business hours.

Today, the City of Greater Geelong participated in an unveiling event for a new marketing initiative that showcases Victoria’s four UNESCO Creative Cities - Melbourne (Literature), Geelong (Design), Ballarat (Craft & Folk Art) Bendigo city and regions (Gastronomy).

The City of Greater Geelong will temporarily close the Barwon Valley Fun Park and Rippleside Outdoor Fitness Station for the renewal of outdoor exercise equipment.

GRID Series (Grass Roots Indie Development), an innovative artist development initiative, proudly unveils the incredible projects of its latest cohort, marking a successful program of empowering musicians from the Geelong region.

Evergreen Steve Zammit, and Mr Entertainment Issi Dye, liven up your May Morning Showtime when they take you on a journey to the world of Frank Sinatra and Bobby Darrin.