Construction of the Northern Aquatic and Community Hub in Norlane is complete, paving the way for the highly anticipated facility to open on 19 February.

The Geelong Resource Recovery Centre will temporarily stop accepting garden organics, soil and rubble from 1 February, to allow part of the facility to close for upgrade works.

In its ongoing commitment to enhance public transportation infrastructure, the City of Greater Geelong invested $500,000 in the 2022/23 Bus Shelter Renewal Program. This initiative aimed at improving eight bus shelters strategically located across the region.

Prepare for an uproarious journey through classical music as Australian pianist and comedian David Scheel, brings his internationally acclaimed show, Don’t Shoot Me I’m Only the Piano Player, to the Potato Shed 2pm Sunday 25 February.

Due to weather the Geelong YMCA has decided to move Carols by Candlelight Geelong to Saturday 23 December.

January is a time many of us use to reflect and reset for the coming year. Some of us may resolve to reduce our outgoing costs and save more, while others may decide we want to reduce the amount of clutter in our homes and live more sustainably.

One of Geelong’s most loved waterfront features, Poppy Kettle Playground, has re-opened in time for Christmas following the installation of a new slide and the completion of maintenance works.

The City of Greater Geelong has been awarded a coveted 6-Star NABERS waste rating for the Wurriki Nyal Civic Precinct located at 137-149 Mercer Street, Geelong.

The Potato Shed and box office will close for Christmas on Thursday 21 December 2023 and reopen on Monday 8 January 2024. 

The City of Greater Geelong is excited to announce the initiation of a comprehensive new Major Events Attraction Strategy, underscoring its commitment to positioning Geelong as a premier destination for major events, festivals, and cultural gatherings.

The City of Greater Geelong will open a Geelong Youth Hub within the Busport building in central Geelong as part of a two-year pilot starting in January 2025 running until December 2026.

The construction works to enhance the St Leonards Skate Park have reached successful completion.

The Potato Shed has launched the 2024 season line-up, showcasing an extraordinary array of theatre, dance, circus performances and music from local artists and touring companies.

The City of Greater Geelong is inviting the community to help choose a new name for the soon-to-be-completed Northern Aquatic and Community Hub (NACH) in Norlane.

The City of Greater Geelong Youth Council Advisory Committee (Youth Council) has presented its final report to the Council for the year 2023, summarising a year of activities, accomplishments, and insightful discussions aimed at representing the voices and needs of local young people.

The City of Greater Geelong's Environment and Biodiversity Team, in collaboration with Themeda Ecology Pty Ltd, has undertaken a vital conservation effort to protect one of the Bellarine Peninsula's oldest living organisms, the Grasstrees of the Basin Reserve in Drysdale.

Work is set to begin on the renewal of Sparrow Park with the playground and maze to close in early February 2024, for a period of up to eight weeks.

The innovative modular units used in the City’s Dell Eco Reef project at Clifton Springs have been recognised with a prestigious international award.

The City of Greater Geelong has appointed four highly credentialed Executive Directors to lead its four new directorates under CEO Ali Wastie. 

A memorial celebrating the life and achievements of the late Frank Costa AO has been unveiled to his family, councillors, Cats representatives and community members on the corner of Ryrie and Moorabool streets

Residents across the region are invited to have their say on projects of interest when the City of Greater Geelong hosts its fourth Neighbourhood Conversation for the year.

The City of Greater Geelong has unveiled a permanent rainbow pedestrian crossing on Yarra Street, under the Westfield flyover, as a symbol of pride in the diversity of the region and a celebration of the LGBTQIA+ community.

The City of Greater Geelong has marked International Day of People with Disability by naming its winners of the annual Awards for People with Disability.

This year you might notice signs around Geelong asking 'If you can, take your rubbish with you'. This request is for everyone, tourists and residents. And here's why.

Mayor Trent Sullivan has formally invited the Matildas to play their next Olympic qualifier in February in Geelong in front of the new stadium stand.

Mayor Trent Sullivan has made a statement on behalf of the Council regarding the war in the Middle East.

A bold vision to transform the Market Square Quarter at the heart of central Geelong proposes a pedestrian ‘Eat-Street’, an outdoor market and two new plazas designed in collaboration with Wadawurrung Traditional Owners.

The City of Greater Geelong has made changes to its cat trapping services as the result of a nationwide cat vaccine shortage, due to production issues. 

One of the City’s most popular play spaces, the Geelong Play Space, will be closed for routine maintenance on Monday and Tuesday, 4-5 December 2023.

The community has the opportunity to contribute to a draft masterplan that aims to progressively make the entire length of Mercer, Gheringhap and Bayley streets in central Geelong more inviting, accessible and green.

Geelong residents have the opportunity to take in a world-renowned photography exhibition as Wildlife Photographer of the Year goes on display at the City’s National Wool Museum from Friday 8 December 2023.

The City of Greater Geelong’s Wurriki Nyal Civic Precinct has achieved a 6 Star Green Star Design & As Built v1.2 certified rating (the highest rating), by the Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA), making it one of the most sustainable local government buildings in the country.

The City of Greater Geelong will demonstrate its commitment to a world where everyone is respected by supporting the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence, an international campaign beginning on 25 November 2023, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women.

We are delighted to announce the official opening of the Poa Banyul Community Hub, a $13 million project located at 110-122 Unity Drive, Mount Duneed.

The City of Greater Geelong is pleased to announce the commencement of the Leopold Tennis Pavilion Redevelopment project (Leopold Memorial Reserve, on the corner of Melaluka Rd and Bellarine Hwy), ushering in a new era of excellence for the local tennis community.

The City of Greater Geelong is inviting residents to share their ideas for the renewal of Aldershot Reserve in St Albans Park.

The City of Greater Geelong has celebrated the completion of its 2023 Community Leadership Program with 17 participants acknowledged by Mayor Trent Sullivan at yesterday’s graduation ceremony.

We are thrilled to congratulate Provenir for securing the highly esteemed Regional Business Award, at the 2023 Geelong Business Excellence Awards.

The North Bellarine Aquatic Centre (Stage One), with its newly constructed outdoor pool, has been officially opened by Member for Corangamite, Libby Coker and Mayor Trent Sullivan.

The Geelong Nature Festival has wrapped up after a huge six weeks of events attended by more than 1,700 community members.