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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.

New look and accessibility improvements for Lara Swimming Club
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 votes to refer Pakington Street UDF submissions to independent planning panel
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).

Community members honoured on International Day of People with Disability
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.

Play, kick, gather: Armstrong Creek’s new sports reserve approved
Armstrong Creek families are set to enjoy a new sports and recreation hub, with Council approving the Coastside Drive Recreation Reserve Master Plan.

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

National Wool Museum celebrates innovation with winners of Sustainable Fashion Prize 2025
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.

Protect our precious Hooded Plovers this summer
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”.

Bellarine blitz: City crews unite to keep the peninsula shining
City crews are joining forces to make sure the Bellarine’s main streets are looking their best ahead of the busy summer season.

Museum welcomes Geelong for a festive preview of Wildlife Photographer of the Year
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.

Creativity shines bright for Christmas in Geelong
Christmas and creativity go hand-in-hand in Geelong this festive season.

Fair Play Policy to keep community sport affordable and accessible
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.

New heritage guidelines shape Geelong’s future
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.

New Victorian opposition leader visits Greater Geelong
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.

Students take stand against gender-based violence through sport and storytelling
Around 150 students from 10 Barwon-region schools participated in today’s 2025 Barwon Respect Cup, as part of 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence activities.

City continues successful business visitation program in Lara
Mayor Stretch Kontelj OAM and You Yangs Ward Councillor Chris Burson joined the City’s successful business visitation program in Lara, supporting its ongoing engagement with local businesses.

Footpaths delivered for a better Ocean Grove
Ocean Grove residents are now better connected thanks to the ongoing delivery of new footpaths under the Ocean Grove Principal Pedestrian Network.