The 2025 Youth Council Advisory Committee has made a series of recommendations to Council that aim to improve the lives of young people in Greater Geelong.

Council has voted to take the next step in the planning process to facilitate a Leopold Homemaker Centre at 92-100 Melaluka Road, Leopold, behind the current Gateway Plaza.

The City of Greater Geelong will adopt a new budget development process for the 2026–27 financial year, allowing for earlier and more meaningful community input.

Councillors Chris Burson and Anthony Aitken have joined Lara Swimming Club members to help unveil a new deck, pergola and ramp at its Bank Street clubrooms over the weekend.

Council has voted to request that the Minister for Planning, the Hon Sonya Kilkenny MP appoint an independent planning panel to consider submissions relating to the Pakington Street Urban Design Frameworks (UDFs).

Residents living with disability have been recognised for their achievements and contributions to the Greater Geelong community at a special International Day of People with Disability event.

Armstrong Creek families are set to enjoy a new sports and recreation hub, with Council approving the Coastside Drive Recreation Reserve Master Plan.

The City of Greater Geelong is seeking providers to deliver a range of business support programs that will fuel economic growth and innovation.

The National Wool Museum is proud to announce the final winners of the 2025 We the Makers Sustainable Fashion Prize, recognising exceptional emerging designers who are shaping the future of sustainable fashion.

This summer, BirdLife Australia volunteers are back on our beaches to protect one of our most vulnerable coastal birds – the Hooded Plover, affectionately known as the “Hoodie”.

City crews are joining forces to make sure the Bellarine’s main streets are looking their best ahead of the busy summer season.

Celebrate Christmas at the National Wool Museum with free entry and an exclusive look at the internationally acclaimed Wildlife Photographer of the Year, direct from the Natural History Museum, London.

Christmas and creativity go hand-in-hand in Geelong this festive season.

A policy that sets the fees and charges for hiring the City’s 115 ovals and pitches, more than 200 tennis and netball courts, 100+ pavilions and buildings and two athletics tracks has been adopted.

Council has adopted the Greater Geelong Heritage Design Guidelines 2025, setting a clear framework to protect the city’s heritage while supporting growth and modern design.

Mayor Stretch Kontelj OAM and Committee for Geelong chief executive Michael Johnston have welcomed the new Victorian Leader of the Opposition Jess Wilson MP to Geelong today.