Mahjong meet ups, fitness classes for over 50s, tai chi, yoga, local artist presentations, adult and youth art lessons, crafternoons, a repair café and jobseeker and counselling services are just some of what’s on offer at the Ocean Grove Neighbourhood House next month.

Eleven people aged 13-17 were formally inducted into the 2026 Youth Council at a City Hall ceremony this week.

Vessel operators are encouraged not to attempt a traverse across the harbour entrance over the Australia Day weekend except at high tide levels.

KT Wiz baseball players have arrived in Geelong for the side’s 2026 summer training camp and toured the City’s $800,000 redevelopment of Geelong Baseball Centre’s Diamond One this week.

Geelong’s ambition to become a destination for major screen production has taken a significant step forward, with the commissioning of Urbis to deliver the Geelong Film Industry Growth and Investment Strategy.

Council crews are working tirelessly to clean up after illegal dumpers, but the frustration is mounting as organised offenders continue to target our city and leave ratepayers footing the bill.

Whittington Primary School students took their learning outdoors at the Geelong Botanic Gardens last year to explore healthy living, food value and sustainable choices.

In response to the news that the Geelong Australia Day Committee and the Lions Club of Corio Bay have made the difficult decision to cancel the Free Children’s Fun Day on Australia Day, the City of Greater Geelong is working with the Royal Geelong Yacht Club to support an expanded Festival of Sails program at Steampacket Gardens.

Registrations are being accepted for four new kindergartens opening their doors in Greater Geelong in Term One.

Geelong Botanic Gardens closed due to high winds for the remainder of the day, Friday 9 January.

The roundabout at the intersection of Mt Pleasant Road and North Valley Road in Highton will undergo a safety upgrade to install raised pedestrian crossings on all four approaches.

We know many on holidays are leaving catastrophic fire danger areas and need a safe place to pause and reset.

Tomorrow, Friday 9 January, has been declared a Total Fire Ban day for all of Victoria, and a heatwave warning remains in place.

As patronage at Geelong’s seven Swim, Sport and Leisure centres spikes during summer, the City is reminding community members to treat lifeguards and other employees with respect and care - not aggression.

The festive season is wrapping up, which means it’s almost time to farewell the Floating Christmas Tree for another year.

Due to the forecast extreme heat for tomorrow, Wednesday 7 January, the City of Greater Geelong will make temporary adjustments to some services to keep everyone safe.

Spotting near drownings and identifying offenders are all in a day’s work for our CCTV (Closed-Circuit Television) Project Officer.

As Christmas in Geelong enters its final week, we’re seeking feedback to shape the program for 2026.

Part of High Street in Drysdale will be temporarily closed from late January to Easter 2026 while the City upgrades the existing drainage culvert near De Burgh Road. Detours will be in place via De Burgh Road, Princess Street, and Eversley Street.

The City of Greater Geelong has announced the successful applications for the latest round of Community Equipment Grants.

The City of Greater Geelong has lodged its submission for the 2026-27 Victorian State Budget, calling for critical regional infrastructure, initiatives to support community wellbeing, and targeted policy reform.

When the festive season starts to fizzle, what happens to your natural Christmas tree? The City of Greater Geelong’s Waste team has a few easy, eco-friendly ways to help residents wrap up Christmas responsibly.

The Draft Amendment C450ggee – Creamery Road is now out for public exhibition, following the granting of consent by the Minister for Planning, The Hon Sonya Kilkenny MP.

Council has contracted Plan Group Geelong to transform the Wallington Reserve pavilion, with works expected to begin in mid-January.

Council has deferred committing to the introduction of a kerbside glass recycling service and will continue to lobby the Victorian Government for greater flexibility, amid concerns of inefficiencies and significant costs to councils and the community.

Leaders from across Greater Geelong and Wyndham City have joined forces to advocate for major investment in Avalon Airport and its surrounding industrial precinct in the lead-up to the 2026 Victorian Election.

The City has reviewed and updated its Special Rates and Charges (SRC) Policy to ensure it is clear, practical and easy to understand.

A big Christmas edition of the Geelong City Market will celebrate small business this Saturday.

A striking new artwork in Union Street, Geelong, invites visitors to reflect on themes of home, identity, and migration through the perspectives of culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) women. 

Community members with high support needs and their families have had private 20-minute sessions with Santa over three days at the Wurriki Nyal civic precinct.

The City is reviewing and updating its current Community Engagement Policy to ensure it reflects the evolving needs, expectations and aspirations of our community. 

Every day is different for the City’s 200 Community Care workers, who support 4,000 Home Care clients across Greater Geelong.

Council has reaffirmed its position on Energy from Waste (EfW) solutions and future waste operations following a report tabled at Tuesday’s council meeting.

A celebration of culture, community and diversity is on display in a new public exhibition in central Geelong, open 24/7.

The City of Greater Geelong is partnering with Live Music Locator to deliver a pilot program to make it easier to find live gigs.

The City of Greater Geelong, alongside the Victorian and Australian Governments, marked the beginning of Stage 2 of the Drysdale Sports Precinct with a sod turning ceremony on Thursday 11 December 2025.

A traditional nativity scene is on display at the Geelong Botanic Gardens, offering a peaceful place to reflect on the meaning of Christmas.

The statue of Queen Victoria has been reinstated at Eastern Park.

The City’s 2026 calendar has been revealed with a picturesque sunrise shot of Barwon Heads by Fabian Reinelt the successful cover photo.

More than 422,000 free 2P parking sessions have been used by residents and visitors in central Geelong since the initiative started.