Learner drivers across Greater Geelong, without access to a supervising driver or appropriate vehicle, stand to benefit from a contract renewal of the City of Greater Geelong’s TAC L2P driver education program through to 30 June 2024.

The City is proud to announce the winners of the 2024 Geelong Wall Calendar Competition.  

We are pleased to announce the opening of section one at Sparrovale Wetland Reserve Ngubitj yoorree, the City’s newest nature reserve in Charlemont.

Drysdale’s Potato Shed will pay tribute to the exceptional life of country star Dolly Parton when renowned West End performer Kelly O’Brien takes centre stage at the region’s iconic performance space next month.

One of Geelong’s most loved, free children’s attractions, Poppy Kettle Playground, will soon close temporarily as the popular play space undergoes significant repair works.

A radical reworking of George Orwell’s Animal Farm will come under the spotlight in Drysdale as the Potato Shed hosts three performances of the iconic political fable over 22-23 August 2023.

We will carry out a $2.2 million upgrade of Sugargum Drive and Bodega Street in Waurn Ponds, funded by the Australian Government’s Roads to Recovery program.

Young people across Greater Geelong who are passionate about making a difference in the community are encouraged to nominate for the 2024 City of Greater Geelong Youth Council.

Our recycled roads mean we’re using fewer virgin materials while turning waste into a valuable resource, an important part of our commitment to creating a local circular economy.

A $1.94 million redevelopment of the popular Waurn Ponds Skate Park is now complete, making it a destination for skate and other wheeled sport enthusiasts.

Greater Geelong Council has welcomed its newest councillor, with Elise Wilkinson elected following a countback conducted by the Victorian Electoral Commission (VEC).

Residents can pick up free locally made compost for their spring planting from five community organisations on Saturday 7 October 2023.

Ali Wastie has begun her first day as the City of Greater Geelong’s new Chief Executive Officer.

The City of Greater Geelong Council has noted the final Business Feasibility report for the Geelong Museum of Motoring and Industry and the ‘Big Thing’ and given in principle support for both projects.

The 2023 report on the outcomes of rate capping in Victoria identifies any impacts or trends that might be emerging across the local government sector.

Geelong residents who want to grow their passion for the local environment and the great outdoors are encouraged to apply for Greater Geelong’s Nature Stewards program.

Both in-person and on-line workshops are on offer as we invite input into our Access and Inclusion Action Plan 2024-28. 

City of Greater Geelong Turf Management and Horticulture apprentices were selected to work alongside world-renowned AAMI Park turf specialists to prepare the playing surfaces for the FIFA Women’s World Cup tournament.

The City of Greater Geelong with community and agency partners, is proud to present the Geelong Nature Festival, a six-week exploration of the wonders of nature, launching on Friday 15 September 2023.

Greater Geelong residents are invited to join Elders, First Nation Leaders, MPs and Allies as Aunty Pat Anderson AO visits our region for ‘The Heart II – A Shared Journey’ hosted by the City of Greater Geelong and Wathaurong Aboriginal Cooperative.

The City has been recognised for its pioneering use of innovative technology to enhance and uplift its Smart City projects with a 2023 MAV Technology Award for Excellence.

Nominations for the Geelong Awards for People with Disability have opened, celebrating people with disability in Greater Geelong who are doing outstanding work in advocacy, leadership, employment and empowering others.

Breeding season for swooping native birds has begun and is expected to continue until the middle of November.

Finding joy in every opportunity becomes the focus as the hybrid scripted/improvised one-woman show Every Brilliant Thing takes centre stage at Drysdale’s Potato Shed through September.

A $40,000 state government grant will be used to enhance our region's 3D model with the aim of improving the digital planning experience for the City’s planners, architects, developers and the broader community.

Geelong’s John Landy Athletics Field will be closed for one week as track repairs are carried out in preparation for the rapidly approaching athletics season.

A streetscape upgrade to Labuan Square in Norlane is now complete, making it a great place for friends, family, and children to come together.    

Greater Geelong residents and tourists alike will have increased access to Geelong’s historic Waterfront Carousel following a change in opening times to align with summer hours.

A $2.85 million upgrade to the Anakie Recreation Reserve is now complete, providing new social rooms and facilities for users of the sporting fields and the entire community.

The City of Greater Geelong has partnered with The Gordon to provide hands-on learning opportunities for the City's first to fourth year apprentices and the TAFE's horticulture students.

Last night, Councillor Peter Murrihy joined community environment group, Geelong Sustainability, at the Geelong Library & Heritage Centrefor an official community launch of the Electric Homes Program.

The City of Greater Geelong is set to begin its local playground renewal process with work beginning on Belmont’s Francis Reserve, Highton’s Gwyther Reserve, Leopold’s Lubeck Reserve and Moolap Reserve in the City’s east, this month.

A $393,000 upgrade at Tim Hill Reserve in Highton is complete, delivering fully automated field-wide irrigation, rotunda, new synthetic cricket wicket, AFL wicket cover and AFL goal posts.

Around 350 local residents have joined forces to plant more than 3,000 trees for National Tree Day at a free City of Greater Geelong-run community event in Lara on Sunday 30 July 2023. 

Greater Geelong residents are invited to play their part in creating a more accessible, inclusive, and welcoming community by helping shape the City of Greater Geelong’s new Access and Inclusion Action Plan 2024-2028. 

The City of Greater Geelong has been named as a 2023 Finalist for three MAV Technology Awards for Excellence.

The City of Greater Geelong is poised to achieve a break even budget result in 2022-23, having worked hard to recover its budget position during the second half of the financial year.

The City of Greater Geelong Council has approved Stage Two concept designs for a state-of-the-art indoor aquatic centre at the North Bellarine Aquatic Centre in Drysdale.

Works are commencing on the upgrade of the overflow carparking area at the boat harbour.

Results of the annual Local Government Community Satisfaction Survey have been released, showing positive results and areas for improvement for the City of Greater Geelong.