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.

Residents interested in making a difference in the Geelong community are being encouraged to enrol in the City of Greater Geelong Community Leadership Program, beginning 13 March 2024.

Year 9 school students from across The City of Greater Geelong have joined forces with young people from Colac Otway and Surf Coast Shires to say ‘no’ to gender-based violence by participating in the Barwon Respect Cup.

The City of Greater Geelong wishes to advise that the Queens Park Playground, at 150 Queens Park Rd Highton, will be closed for four days as urgent maintenance work is completed.

It's that wonderful time of the year, and Geelong is getting ready to usher in the festive season in grand style as our beloved Floating Christmas Tree made its grand return to Corio Bay this morning.

An update and increase in signage across Greater Geelong identifying vape and smoke-free zones is among recommendations identified by the City of Greater Geelong’s Youth Council in its third report for 2023.

The roll out of energy-efficient LED lighting and Smart Control Technology continues as the City of Greater Geelong nears closer to completing one of the largest smart street light upgrades in Victoria.  

Drysdale Town Square and park’s $1.3 million transformative upgrade brings community together, seamlessly integrating with the state-of-the-art Boronggook Drysdale Library.

We’re proud to announce our Live and Local program, designed to showcase, support and celebrate the unique mix of local musicians and bands in our region.

Meet Leigh, an arborist whose office isn't confined by walls, but high up in Geelong's tree canopy.

Council will consider the City of Greater Geelong’s Annual Report for the 2022-23 financial year at next Tuesday’s meeting.

With contributions from the Costa family, Rory Costelloe and the Geelong Football Club, we've funded a permanent tribute that will eventually call central Geelong home.

Corinna Eccles’ everyday experience of Geelong provides on-going opportunities to reflect on her sense of belonging.

We're donating bamboo for the zoo animals to enjoy while maintaining our commitment to sustainability.

Community engagement helps us to plan and make better decisions. Here's a quick update on some of the tops we recently sought feedback about.

We've compiled a handy list to help you rethink, renew and recycle.

Would you like work out your home’s thermal performance to help you improve your energy efficiency?

An Environmental Sustainability Grant has led to positive environmental outcomes and lasting community connections.

National and international delegates visited our gardens for a day.