Calling all emerging fashion designers with a commitment to authentic design and sustainable practice.

The Geelong Nature Festival is set to engage nature enthusiasts with an exciting day showcasing ‘Our Coastal Backyard’ in Portarlington.

Community members have made us aware of someone calling residents claiming to be phoning on behalf of the City of Greater Geelong.

As part of ongoing sustainability efforts to increase the region’s tree canopy, Council will apply for the City of Greater Geelong to be recognised as a Tree City of the World.

The City of Greater Geelong is calling on community members to consider becoming a part of the Ocean Grove District Ride Centre Community Reference Group.

Streetscapes have been upgraded in the popular coastal town of St Leonards, including the installation of new lighting, paving, seating and hundreds of plants.

Eight young people put their hand up and delivered a candidate speech for the 2023 Junior Mayor position at Monday’s Youth Council Induction held at the Council Chamber at City Hall.

This page contains information about areas impacted by flash flooding in the Geelong region, as well as safety advice and directions to find assistance or request repairs.

The City of Greater Geelong is reviewing feedback from across the community about the way it marks January 26 . 

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

Community members will have the opportunity to explore Wurriki Nyal, Greater Geelong’s new Civic Precinct, during an open day on Saturday 18 February 2023.

Dog owners and their four-legged friends are set to descend on Belmont Dog Park, with the centre re-opening following significant remediation work.

The challenges arising from our current climate crisis and loss of seasons will confront Greater Geelong residents as the award-winning performance ‘The End of Winter’ takes centre stage at Drysdale’s Potato Shed on Saturday 19 August 2023.

Geelong is set to process more food waste locally after the addition of two in-vessel HotRot composting units at the City of Greater Geelong’s Anakie Organics Processing Facility.

Pedestrians, cyclists and other active users looking to make the most of the warmer weather stand to benefit from improved shared path connections in East Geelong, Lara and Corio.

Vessel operators are warned that the entrance to the Clifton Springs Boat Harbour (CSBH) may be shallow at low tides and restricted by seagrass wrack.

The Ocean Grove’s Guthridge Street Boat Ramp has been upgraded to improve the functionality of the piles and pontoons for the region’s boating enthusiasts.

The decking, balustrade and lighting works on the Rippleside Jetty, Drumcondra, are complete. The jetty is again open for public use and enjoyment.

We have are preparing for the more than 10,000 people a day to visit the Eastern Beach area this Christmas and New Year period.

The Civic Centre Car Park on Gheringhap Street has sold at auction for a price of $22.6 million.

The Civic Centre Car Park on Gheringhap Street has sold at auction for a price of $22.6 million.

The Victorian Electoral Commission has advised that a countback to fill an extraordinary vacancy within the Greater Geelong City Council will take place on Monday 23 January 2023.

The City of Greater Geelong is seeking public feedback in developing a Master Plan for the management of Ramblers Road foreshore in Portarlington.

Compliant and accessible social, spectator and storage facilities will provide cause for celebration for lawn bowlers in Barwon Heads as work begins on the new Bowling Club pavilion.

Council has endorsed a program for 2023-2024 that maps out the delivery of Precinct Structure Plans for the City’s Northern and Western Geelong Growth Areas.

The City of Greater Geelong has announced $100,000 in funding for the inaugural round of the Climate Change Partnerships grants.

Following careful consideration of community feedback, the City of Greater Geelong Council has resolved to progress ongoing orders for a dog-free area at Ocean Grove Main Beach.

The Avalon Corridor Strategy has been adopted, with Council requesting that the Minister for Planning implement the final strategy into the Greater Geelong Planning Scheme.

Building works are now 50 per cent complete on the first stage of the North Bellarine Aquatic Centre in Drysdale.

A total of 118 local clubs and organisations will share in more than $690,000 in funding through a range of grants awarded as part of Council’s 2022-23 Community Grants program.

Greater Geelong is one of 51 Victorian Councils that has slashed its energy bills over the last year by switching to renewable energy through the Victorian Energy Collaboration (VECO).

The City of Greater Geelong is inviting the involvement of community members as it looks to update its Multicultural Action Plan for 2023-2024.

We are seeking input from the community and user groups to help improve two of the region’s significant shared trails.

The National Wool Museum is excited to be the exclusive Victorian home of the much-loved Wildlife Photographer of the Year 58 from the Natural History Museum London.

Three inspiring members of the local community have been recognised for their achievements through the 2022 Geelong Awards for People with Disability.

Councillor Peter Murrihy has presented Captain Pedro Montes Pinto of the Star Breeze cruise ship with a commemorative plaque designed by Wathaurong Glass, to welcome 300 passengers and 190 crew members to Greater Geelong.

Greater Geelong residents are invited to apply for a position on the new Community Advisory Panel that will help identify several design options for the second stage of the North Bellarine Aquatic Centre in Drysdale.

The City of Greater Geelong will demonstrate its commitment to stamping out gender-based violence by supporting the 16 Days of Activism, an international campaign beginning on November 25, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women.

Greater Geelong Council has taken an important step to protect a unique part of the Indented Head region voting to adopt the Indented Head Woodland Nature Reserve Master Plan.

Young people across Greater Geelong can again learn what it takes to sit at board management level, thanks to the City of Greater Geelong’s ‘Youth on Board’ initiative.