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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.

Students grow skills and confidence through Botanic Gardens program
Whittington Primary School students took their learning outdoors at the Geelong Botanic Gardens last year to explore healthy living, food value and sustainable choices.

City responds to Geelong Australia Day Committee and the Lions Club of Corio Bay’s decision to cancel Free Children's Fun Day
In response to the news that the Geelong Australia Day Committee and the Lions Club of Corio Bay have made the difficult decision to cancel the Free Children’s Fun Day on Australia Day, the City of Greater Geelong is working with the Royal Geelong Yacht Club to support an expanded Festival of Sails program at Steampacket Gardens.

New kindergartens opening in 2026
Registrations are being accepted for four new kindergartens opening their doors in Greater Geelong in Term One.

Safety upgrade coming to Highton roundabout
The roundabout at the intersection of Mt Pleasant Road and North Valley Road in Highton will undergo a safety upgrade to install raised pedestrian crossings on all four approaches.

Temporary camping zone open in Belmont
We know many on holidays are leaving catastrophic fire danger areas and need a safe place to pause and reset.

Listen to lifeguards - their job keeps you safe
As patronage at Geelong’s seven Swim, Sport and Leisure centres spikes during summer, the City is reminding community members to treat lifeguards and other employees with respect and care - not aggression.

Floating tree and Christmas in Geelong wraps up for season
The festive season is wrapping up, which means it’s almost time to farewell the Floating Christmas Tree for another year.

From beaches to city streets: How Geelong’s CCTV network helps to keep us safe
Spotting near drownings and identifying offenders are all in a day’s work for our CCTV (Closed-Circuit Television) Project Officer.

Have your say on Christmas in Geelong
As Christmas in Geelong enters its final week, we’re seeking feedback to shape the program for 2026.

Temporary road closure for High Street, Drysdale culvert upgrade
Part of High Street in Drysdale will be temporarily closed from late January to Easter 2026 while the City upgrades the existing drainage culvert near De Burgh Road. Detours will be in place via De Burgh Road, Princess Street, and Eversley Street.

City announces successful 2025-26 Community Equipment Grant recipients
The City of Greater Geelong has announced the successful applications for the latest round of Community Equipment Grants.

City calls for critical regional infrastructure in upcoming state budget
The City of Greater Geelong has lodged its submission for the 2026-27 Victorian State Budget, calling for critical regional infrastructure, initiatives to support community wellbeing, and targeted policy reform.

Time to tree-cycle after Christmas
When the festive season starts to fizzle, what happens to your natural Christmas tree? The City of Greater Geelong’s Waste team has a few easy, eco-friendly ways to help residents wrap up Christmas responsibly.

Key Creamery Road planning documents put out for public exhibition
The Draft Amendment C450ggee – Creamery Road is now out for public exhibition, following the granting of consent by the Minister for Planning, The Hon Sonya Kilkenny MP.

Pavilion at Wallington Reserve in line for significant renewal
Council has contracted Plan Group Geelong to transform the Wallington Reserve pavilion, with works expected to begin in mid-January.

Council defers glass bin rollout and urges Victorian Government for greater flexibility
Council has deferred committing to the introduction of a kerbside glass recycling service and will continue to lobby the Victorian Government for greater flexibility, amid concerns of inefficiencies and significant costs to councils and the community.