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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 notes Our Community Plan June Quarterly Report
The City of Greater Geelong’s Our Community Plan Quarterly Report for June 2025 was supported at last night’s Council meeting.

New policy and guidelines set to encourage more outdoor dining spots
New alfresco dining guidelines and policy will provide clearer direction for cafe, restaurant and bar owners across Greater Geelong.

Greater Geelong leads Australia’s largest council-led smart street lighting rollout
The City of Greater Geelong, in partnership with Powercor, is proud to announce the near-completion of the transformative LED Street Lighting and Smart Control Project, marking a major milestone in the region’s journey toward sustainability, safety, and smart city innovation.

Works begin on new Landy Field pavilion
A bigger and better future is set for the Geelong region’s premier athletics venue, with works to begin on a transformative pavilion redevelopment project.

What is it like to live in Geelong?
We’re inviting Greater Geelong residents to share what life here is really like by taking part in our Community Views Survey.

Spaces for every little explorer: share your ideas for playground renewals
The City of Greater Geelong is inviting community feedback on proposed designs for seven local playgrounds set to be renewed in 2025.

Young achievers light up the stage at Geelong Youth Awards
The contributions of local young people aged 12–25 have been celebrated at tonight’s Geelong Youth Awards.

Council adopts planning scheme amendment for Highton Village
Council has adopted a planning scheme amendment that places the character and community of Highton Village Shopping Centre at its core.

Loneliness forum brings together Social Inclusion Action Group
The City of Greater Geelong has launched its new Social Inclusion Action Group program with a community loneliness forum, marking the first step in the program addressing social isolation across the region.

Council proposes Willis Street upgrade through Special Charge Scheme
At last week’s meeting, Council resolved to declare a Special Charge Scheme to co-fund the sealing of Willis Street, Portarlington between Brown and Harding streets.

Help shape the future of Sovereign Drive Recreation Reserve
The City of Greater Geelong is inviting the community to help shape the future of Sovereign Drive Recreation Reserve through a new draft master plan.

We're here to help – not to be harmed: City launches campaign to stop abuse of frontline workers
The City of Greater Geelong has launched a new public awareness campaign urging community members to treat people with respect and care – not aggression.

Council approves sale of land at former Saleyards site
Council has approved the sale of part of the land at 125–135 Weddell Road, North Geelong, marking a major milestone in the transformation of the former Geelong Saleyards site.

Local innovators complete Clean Economy projects tackling waste, housing and emissions
Three Geelong-based businesses are leading the way in clean technology and circular economy innovation, thanks to support from the City of Greater Geelong’s Clean Economy Grants program.

City of Greater Geelong and Australia India Business Council sign landmark MOU to boost bilateral trade
The City of Greater Geelong and the Australia India Business Council (AIBC) have signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), marking a new chapter in advancing bilateral trade and investment between the Geelong region and India.

Council commits to four years of action towards LGBTQIA+ inclusion
Council has adopted the Rainbow Action Plan 2025-29, sending a strong message of support to the Geelong region’s LGBTQIA+ community members.