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St Leonards Foreshore Market
We’re working with St Leonards Primary School and seeking state government support to resolve licensing and planning issues so the St Leonards Foreshore Market can continue.

City to host candlelight vigil in solidarity with Helen Haines MP
The City of Greater Geelong will host a candlelight vigil at Johnstone Park on Friday 23 October, joining a number of vigils being organised across Australia bringing the community together for a moment of reflection following the horrific attack on Helen Haines, the independent federal Member for Indi.

Families invited to celebrate Children’s Week across Greater Geelong
A packed program of fun and engaging activities and events will help families across Greater Geelong learn, play and connect as part of this year’s Children’s Week celebrations.

Geelong Design Week 2026 officially open
Geelong's biggest celebration of creativity, innovation and design is underway, with Geelong Design Week 2026 officially launched last night alongside the inaugural Victorian Regional Design Fair at Nyaal Banyul Geelong Convention and Event Centre.

Proposed Baywalk Bollard prototype concepts revealed for community input
A prototype design of an iconic Baywalk Bollard is now on public display as part of the City of Greater Geelong's renewal project.

Queens Park Golf Course set for major transformation under new long-term partner
Queens Park Golf Course is set to undergo its most significant transformation in decades, with Clublinks and the City of Greater Geelong signing a new 21-year lease and operating agreement, securing the facility's future and unlocking a multi-million-dollar investment program.

What just happened next door?
City of Greater Geelong chief executive Ali Wastie reflects on changes to its VicSmart planning rules, announced on 2 September.

Barwon Events to deliver new monthly Waterfront Market
The City of Greater Geelong has awarded a three-year tourism and recreation licence to Barwon Events to deliver a new monthly outdoor market at Steampacket Gardens on the Geelong Waterfront.

Community invited to help shape Geelong’s public spaces
Geelong residents will have the opportunity to shape their city’s public spaces after Council last night endorsed the draft Public Realm Framework for community engagement.

Geelong makes history as inaugural running festival crosses the finish line
The City's first marathon was a highlight of the Geelong Running Festival from 18-20 September 2026.

Explore more this spring at Geelong Nature Week
Spring is when nature comes alive across our region, and this October the City of Greater Geelong is inviting everyone to take part in Geelong Nature Week and reconnect with local wildlife, landscapes and the stories that make our environment unique.

Linda McGill Aquatic Centre honours Port Phillip Bay legend
The first person to swim across Port Phillip Bay, just over 40 kilometres from Portarlington to Frankston, has won a public vote and received Council approval to have North Bellarine Aquatic Centre named after her.

Stage is set for investment in Bellarine Arts Centre
Our local performers, schools and community groups need more space to shine.

Arrangements for councillors standing in state election
The Victorian state election will be held on Saturday 28 November 2026. Here's what you need to know about councillors standing as candidates.

City’s mosquito management program underway
The City of Greater Geelong is raising awareness of increased mosquito activity across the region following an unusually early start to the mosquito breeding season, with higher mosquito numbers being reported.

New data centre rules welcome
The strict new artificial intelligence data centre rules announced today by the State Government are a win for the community.

A blooming milestone: Geelong Botanic Gardens celebrates 175 years
The gardens will be at their springtime best for the 175 Years of Growing Together event on Saturday 3 October from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm.

Sprinkler system helps protect Geelong’s flying-foxes from extreme heat
The City of Greater Geelong has installed a new Heat Stress Mitigation System at Eastern Park to support the health and survival of the threatened Grey-headed Flying-fox camp.

The story continues: redeveloped Chilwell Library opens for the community
The Newtown community is celebrating a major milestone, with the newly redeveloped Chilwell Library now open in Sladen Park on Wadawurrung Country.