Students, parents and school communities across Greater Geelong are encouraged to get ready for National Ride2School Day on Friday 20 March 2026, Australia’s biggest celebration of active travel.

Alison Marchant MP, Libby Coker MP, and Cr Rowan Story AM, RFD have officially opened new upgrades to Portarlington Recreation Reserve.

We’re offering owners the opportunity to get at least 50 per cent off their registration renewal if they commit to keeping their cats contained at all times.

Council, state, federal and community representatives have come together to tour construction activities of the North Bellarine Aquatic Centre stage two facilities and check on how the project is progressing.

The school gate just got a whole lot more colourful at St Leonards Primary School, with a vibrant new under-the-sea footpath mural inviting students to walk, ride, scoot and roll their way into the new year.

A spot among the bustle of the Geelong City Market is up for grabs for community groups each Saturday.

Coin payments at parking meters across central Geelong are being phased out from Monday 9 March as part of a shift to digital-only transactions.

The City of Greater Geelong has opened the first stage of consultation for the upcoming 2026-27 Budget. 

The City of Greater Geelong has awarded more than $1.25 million in Community Infrastructure Grants to support 18 community-led projects across the region.

Interwoven: Fibre Art and Fashion on display at the National Wool Museum until 12 July, celebrates the universal language of textiles and the creative possibilities that emerge when contemporary artists explore fibre, fashion and form.

The City is urging the community to help protect newly hatched Hooded Plover chicks on our local beaches.

The Geelong Botanic Gardens has partnered with horticulture students from The Gordon to design and establish a new Hakea garden.

Discussions about a new marathon exchange program to celebrate the Geelong Running Festival were on the agenda when the City of Greater Geelong welcomed a delegation from Izumiotsu, Japan, to Wurriki Nyal.

Wallington grandfather, retired oral and maxillofacial surgeon, and SES volunteer Councillor Rowan Story loves life on the Bellarine. He enjoys the open spaces, big skies and wetlands.

The Bellarine’s much-loved performing arts precinct has stepped into a bold new era, with the Potato Shed officially unveiling its refreshed identity as the Bellarine Arts Centre (BAC) at the 2026 season launch on Friday 6 February.

The community is invited to share their thoughts on the newly completed Rippleside Inclusive Playspace, a Livvi’s Place.

Funding totalling $772,131 has been awarded to 78 applicants in the latest round of community grants endorsed by Council.

The 50m outdoor pool at the North Bellarine Aquatic Centre (NBAC) is set to close temporarily to allow for works to progress on the indoor swimming pools and recreation facility.  

Applications are now open for the Community Events Quick Response Grants, providing support for public events with external bidding deadlines, needing early funding approval, or responding to emerging community needs.

The City of Greater Geelong is activating the lawns of its Civic Precinct on Thursdays in summer to bring the community together.

The Roslyn Road/Thornhill Road intersection in Highton is being upgraded with a new roundabout and raised pedestrian crossings to improve traffic flow and make the area safer for all road users.

At around 11:15am, Life Saving Victoria lifeguards were alerted by a community member about an unresponsive person on Eastern Beach.

Council has voted to award $25,000 in funding to Godfrey Hirst and Deakin University to support a joint research project.

Clublinks has been announced as the preferred operator for the management of Queens Park Golf Club.

Four hundred community members have become Australian citizens and publicly pledged their commitment to Australia in front of friends and family. 

Local artists and creatives interested in building their skills can now apply for an Artists & Creatives Professional Development Grant.

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.