Our featured news, community updates and media releases.

Kinder applications now open as Meli announced to run Yirrama Community Hub
Parents and caregivers can now apply for three and four-year-old kindergarten places, following the appointment of Meli Kindergarten Services to operate our new community facility in Charlemont.

Dhilpamarna Auditorium celebrates culture, community at Norlane ARC
The coming together of hands and people has inspired the new name of the Norlane Aquatic and Recreation Centre (ARC) auditorium.

All In for National Reconciliation Week 2026
We’re encouraging community members of all backgrounds to reflect on how they can do their bit for Reconciliation in Greater Geelong at upcoming National Reconciliation Week events.
Women in Street Art program calls for submissions
The City of Greater Geelong is calling for Expressions of Interest from street artists across Victoria to participate in the Women in Street Art (WiSA) program.
Community invited to shape future of Rosewall Park
The City of Greater Geelong is inviting community members to have their say in the redesign of Rosewall Park, located just behind the Rosewall Community Centre at 36 Sharland Road, Corio.

City of Greater Geelong and Devonport City Council join forces to create new economic opportunities
The City of Greater Geelong and Devonport City Council will collaborate on opportunities for economic growth and tourism under a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).

Council endorses plan for a thriving Greater Geelong
Council has voted to endorse the draft Council Plan 2025-29, opening it for community consultation.

Council votes to continue providing in-home community care
Council has voted to continue providing in-home community care services at last night's meeting.

Discover Geelong’s past at Shorts Place
In partnership with the National Film and Sound Archive (NFSA) the City of Greater Geelong is proud and excited to present Life in Australia: Geelong (1966) at the Shorts Place Projection Space on the corner of Shorts Place and Little Malop Street.
ROAM Geelong: call for artists for Victoria’s newest arts event
Expressions of Interest are now open for ROAM Geelong – Victoria’s newest arts event designed to engage audiences in a multi-sensory, interactive and participatory experience.

Young people raise awareness about vaping harms
Local teenagers are spreading the word about the dangers of vaping with their peers and how to get help, ahead of World No Tobacco Day this Saturday.

Volunteers unite to clean up Geelong Waterfront
Geelong’s waterfront is sparkling thanks to a significant clean-up effort from a KPMG corporate volunteer day on Wednesday 21 May, during National Volunteer Week.
Have Your Say on Stormwater Management in Geelong
We’re inviting the community to view and provide feedback on stage two of the Central Geelong Stormwater Management Strategy and stage one of the Highton Stormwater Management Strategy.
Share your experiences for the Highton Stormwater Strategy
We’re calling on Highton, Belmont, Wandana Heights and Ceres residents to share their memories, photos, videos, newspaper cuttings, views and local knowledge that capture their experiences of flooding.
Apply now for Children’s Week grants
The City of Greater Geelong is inviting not-for-profit organisations, schools and Early Years services to get involved in this year’s Children’s Week with grants of up to $1,000 and a total grant pool of $20,000.
City invites feedback on central Geelong flood extent map
The City of Greater Geelong is asking the community to give feedback on stage two of the Central Geelong Stormwater Management Strategy. This includes providing feedback on a draft map that shows where flooding could occur.
Community invited to shape future approach to infrastructure upgrades
Greater Geelong residents are invited to join a community reference group to inform one of the City's funding models for civil infrastructure upgrades.

Volunteers thanked and celebrated during National Volunteer Week
The City of Greater Geelong will celebrate the incredible volunteers who participate in City-run programs during National Volunteer Week.

Geelong recognised as a Tree City of the World for third year running
The City of Greater Geelong has once again been designated a Tree City of the World for a third consecutive year, recognised by the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations.