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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.

2026 community grants recipients announced
Funding totalling $772,131 has been awarded to 78 applicants in the latest round of community grants endorsed by Council.

Temporary closure of Drysdale pool to fast-track indoor facility construction
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.

Quick Response Grants to boost 2026 community events
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.

Community invited to celebrate summer on the lawns outside Wurriki Nyal during Thursdays in February
The City of Greater Geelong is activating the lawns of its Civic Precinct on Thursdays in summer to bring the community together.

New roundabout to improve safety and traffic flow in Highton
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.

Joint research into potential new bollard material to be funded in 2025-26 Clean Economy grants
Council has voted to award $25,000 in funding to Godfrey Hirst and Deakin University to support a joint research project.

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

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

Runway Incubator program – applications must close 1 March!

Community encouraged to apply for arts development grants
Local artists and creatives interested in building their skills can now apply for an Artists & Creatives Professional Development Grant.

Learn a new skill, receive support or get fit at Ocean Grove Neighbourhood House
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.

Young leaders unveiled for this year’s Youth Council
Eleven people aged 13-17 were formally inducted into the 2026 Youth Council at a City Hall ceremony this week.

Boating Alert - Clifton Springs Harbour - Australia Day weekend.
Vessel operators are encouraged not to attempt a traverse across the harbour entrance over the Australia Day weekend except at high tide levels.

Elite Korean baseballers return to Greater Geelong
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 takes next step towards world-class film studio
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.

City crews battle illegal dumping as ratepayers bear the cost
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.