Two popular, fast-paced major events book-end our exciting summer of events.

The Armstrong Creek community will soon welcome a new chapter in the region’s development with construction of the Armstrong Creek Library and Community Hub project underway.

The Greater Geelong Council will hold a special meeting on Wednesday 12 October to consider the City’s financial results for the 2021-22 year.

The City of Greater Geelong is listening to and seeking feedback from across the Greater Geelong community about 26 January – which is currently celebrated as Australia Day.

The City of Greater Geelong will celebrate the 17th annual Geelong Children’s Week with more than 30 events for children and their parents to enjoy.

Geelong residents who have lived experience of disability are invited to apply for a position our Access and Inclusion Advisory Committee.

St Leonards local Marie Reed is the driving force behind a new community Yarn Bombing Christmas tradition.

Volunteers protecting our grey-headed flying fox colony will have more support thanks to our investment in smart technology.

The City of Greater Geelong is developing a marketing framework and activation plan to help encourage participation, visitation, and vibrancy in central Geelong over the long-term.

An innovative Geelong company is helping to reduce the risk of fires in garden organics facilities thanks to a Clean Technology grant.

The Dell Eco Reef at Clifton Springs is our latest initiative in helping to combat the effects of climate change.

The City of Greater Geelong will advocate to the Victorian Government for a renewed focus on preserving and growing the environmental, tourism and community values of Serendip Sanctuary and the You Yangs Regional Park.

A new neon artwork is lighting up Clare Street in Central Geelong thanks to a partnership between the Victorian Government and the City of Greater Geelong.

The delivery of a new residential precinct at the former saleyards in North Geelong is a step closer, with City of Greater Geelong Councillors referring all submissions on the proposal to an independent panel for consideration.

Council has released its updated Tree Management Policy for 30 days of community feedback.

Council has adopted the Public Transparency Policy following a period of community consultation.

Thirteen major events that were sponsored by Geelong Major Events (GME) in 2021-22 provided the Greater Geelong economy with a $24.8 million boost.

Council is calling on community members to reflect on what it means to feel and be safe in Greater Geelong.

‘Dad and Dave’, the well known bronze figures inside the iconic T&G Building bell tower, are now decked out in blue and white hoops in support of Geelong’s premiership bid on Saturday.

Works have finished on a new water feature within the conservatory at the Geelong Botanic Gardens in time for the influx of visitors, as spring brings new life to the Gardens.

The City of Greater Geelong has celebrated its ongoing commitment to improving outcomes for women and gender diverse people with the launch of its Gender Equality Action Plan.

The City of Greater Geelong and Geelong Gallery are seeking support to proceed to detailed design and advanced planning for a significant expansion of the Gallery into City Hall and the adjoining conference centre.

A partnership between the City of Greater Geelong, Deakin University and Australia’s Academic and Research Network (AARNet) is delivering high-speed internet to community, education, and research facilities on The Bellarine.

The City of Greater Geelong is inviting input as it undertakes a project to shape the future of the Whittington Link social infrastructure.

Community members have made us aware of a caller claiming to be conducting a lifestyle survey on behalf of the City of Greater Geelong. They are asking questions about income and home ownership. We are not conducting a survey of this kind.

The region’s beach nesting birds have begun breeding and seasonal dog regulations are now in place to better protect the birds during this vulnerable period.

Barwon Water and four local councils are joining forces to transform organic waste into high value products for agriculture and at the same time generate renewable energy in a big step forward for the circular economy in Victoria.

We have published a list of major employers in the Barwon region.

At the request of Wadawurrung Traditional Owners, a culturally significant scarred tree that was in a fragile and deteriorating state has been conserved and moved to Wurriki Nyal, to stand at the heart of Greater Geelong’s new Civic Precinct.

Extended hours for play and training, enhanced participation, along with increased opportunity for social cohesion are among the expected benefits as the City of Greater Geelong partners with the Victorian Government in hitting the switch on floodlighting at Osborne Park.

The future looks bright at Corio Bay Sports Club with the installation of lighting at the Cobras’ home base Evans Reserve set to drive participation in soccer across Norlane.

The new library in Drysdale will be known as the Boronggook Drysdale Library after Council voted to approve the official naming of the facility on Tuesday night.

Council has adopted the Governance Rules and Public Question and Submission Time Policy following a period of community engagement.

Council last night approved the naming of a new community facility as ‘Poa Banyal Mount Duneed Community Hub’, in recognition of our region’s Aboriginal heritage.

The Greater Geelong Council has strengthened its commitment to better support and engage with the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex and Asexual (LGBTQIA+) community by establishing an advisory committee.

The City is progressing its plan to sell two identified surplus properties.

The Tender T2200043 - Building Better Bike Connections, Stage 2 South report will not be presented to the 23 August Council meeting.

The Mt Duneed Men’s Shed group and broader Mt Duneed community is set to benefit with Kardinia Ward Councillors Ron Nelson and Bruce Harwood officially opening the newly constructed Mt Duneed Community Shed on Sunday.

Councillor Belinda Moloney has today joined Member for South Barwon Darren Cheeseman in a visit to the construction site of a new community hub in Mount Duneed.

The City of Greater Geelong is inviting community members to have their say on the direction of the Municipal Early Years Plan for the next three years through to the end of 2025.