Our featured news, community updates and media releases.

Geelong makes case for Special Economic Zone pilot, following Ireland and China
Central Geelong is calling for a special approach.

Australia’s biggest single-day music festival calls Geelong its Victorian home
The City of Greater Geelong and Kardinia Park Stadium and Precinct are thrilled to confirm a landmark partnership with Kicks Entertainment to bring the annual Spilt Milk music festival to Geelong over the next five years.

Nighttime Vibrancy Program launched to improve Little Malop Street after dark
The City of Greater Geelong has launched a new Nighttime Vibrancy Program to help create a more vibrant, welcoming and safe Little Malop Street hospitality precinct.

Council adopts financial plan for the next decade
Council has voted to adopt the Long Term Financial Plan 2025-35 at this month's Council Meeting, establishing a roadmap to ensure financial sustainability for the long term.

Thank you for building a better future for Greater Geelong
The 2025 Victorian Senior of the Year Awards have recognised 17 exceptional older Victorians at Government House, including two Geelong locals.

Business support sessions to help your small business succeed
Looking for support and guidance for your small business? The City of Greater Geelong’s Investment and Economy team is here to help with two free business drop-in sessions and a workshop to support anyone wanting to start a small business.

Businesses back bollards on Little Malop Street
Little Malop Street’s pedestrian-friendly laneway culture will continue with automated bollards set to stay.

City in bloom: annual report plants seeds of success for Greater Geelong
A year of change, growth and strength is highlighted in the City of Greater Geelong’s Annual Report 2024-25, which was noted at the October council meeting on Tuesday.

Good vibes guaranteed: City warm-up duo set for Run4Geelong
Two high-energy City of Greater Geelong group fitness instructors will put the fun into fundraising when they lead the warm-up at Run4Geelong next month.

Christmas in Geelong 2025 full program unwrapped
The most wonderful time of the year is back – and Geelong is ready to jingle all the way! The City of Greater Geelong has unwrapped the Christmas in Geelong 2025 program, spreading family cheer from 22 November to 7 January.

Program to tackle mosquito breeding begins
With mosquito breeding season getting underway, the City is starting its mosquito management program this month across Greater Geelong.

Mayor has awarded a prize for innovative built environment revitalisation project
Greater Geelong Mayor Stretch Kontelj OAM has offered a prize to students at Deakin University School of Architecture and Built Environment for the most inspirational architectural proposal.

City welcomes state floodplain management reforms
The City of Greater Geelong has welcomed an announcement from the Victorian Government on reforms to strengthen floodplain management across the state.

Help shape our Special Rates and Charges Policy
The City of Greater Geelong is seeking community input on an update to the Special Rates and Charges (SRC) Policy to ensure it is clear, practical and easy to understand.

Official opening of inclusive playground
Acting Prime Minister Richard Marles joined the official opening of the Rippleside Inclusive Playspace, a Livvi’s Place on Friday, marking another milestone for the flagship playground.

Diwali to light up Deakin
Fireworks will bathe Deakin University’s Waurn Ponds Campus in light this Friday as Diwali returns in a spectacle of splendour and colour.

Geelong’s leaders unite in the name of fun, fitness and fundraising
Our leaders are encouraging residents of all ages to join them in the City of Greater Geelong Run4Geelong next month to support local healthcare.

Calling all experienced drivers from Geelong’s north
We’re on the hunt for fully licensed drivers over 21 from the 3214, 3215 and 3212 postcodes to volunteer in the TAC L2P Program.

New measures to transform safety at Eastern Beach
Changes are on the way for the heritage-listed Eastern Beach precinct to make the area safer for locals and visitors.