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.

Geelong is well known for its passion for sport at all levels.

The City plans to add to its growing fleet of electric vehicles (EVs), after securing a grant to install new charging stations at two of its depots.

The community has helped plant an estimated 2500 trees along one of Geelong’s scenic shared path corridors.

Newcomb Power Football Netball Club will have the capacity to host senior night football matches and offer evening programming for events following the installation of high-quality floodlighting at Grinter Reserve.

St Albans Football Netball Club is set to expand its reach in Geelong’s eastern suburbs as the switch is hit on high-quality lighting at its St Albans Road home.

Armstrong Creek Town Centre’s Library is one step closer after the City of Greater Geelong Council voted to award the construction tender to A W Nicholson Pty Ltd at last night’s Council meeting.

The City of Greater Geelong Council is seeking feedback on its draft Public Transparency Policy.

City of Greater Geelong Councillors have endorsed a 30-year vision for the National Wool Museum to extend its focus beyond wool to represent the broader story of Geelong.

Building works on a major $2.5 million development at Anakie Reserve will commence next month, after the City of Greater Geelong Council awarded local firm Rendine Constructions with the construction contract.

The introduction of a bin beautification project and a soft-plastic recycling system for the home are among recommendations put forward by the City of Greater Geelong’s Youth Council in its second report of 2022.

1 August 2022 marks 150 years since the opening of the CJ Dennys & Co Woolstore, the current home of Geelong’s own National Wool Museum.

The City of Greater Geelong is seeking applications from an experienced artist or creative team to produce our curated projection program.

We are preparing for National Tree Day by sharing data on the more than 165,000 trees we manage in our parks, reserves and streets via the new Urban Forest Dashboard.

The City of Greater Geelong is seeking community input into the proposed location of a District Ride Centre in Ocean Grove’s Kingston Park.

The City of Greater Geelong is committed to further community consultation as it continues to explore the potential for three parcels of land to be used for social housing.

Residents are invited to have their say on dog control orders on Council-managed land across Greater Geelong.