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.

Lions clubs sponsor L2P fleet vehicle
The City of Greater Geelong has stationed a Transport Accident Commission (TAC) L2P program fleet vehicle in Ocean Grove via a partnership with Lions Clubs on the Bellarine.
Young people invited to complete Geelong Youth Survey for chance to win
The City of Greater Geelong has opened its 2025 Geelong Youth Survey, inviting responses from young people aged 12-25, parents, carers, those who work at education or tertiary institutions, and interested community members.

City seeks expressions of interest to lease part of Abe Wood Reserve in Lovely Banks
Expressions of Interest (EOIs) are being invited for the opportunity for a community group to lease part of Abe Wood Reserve at 80 Edgerton Road, Lovely Banks.

New engagement session to connect community members with Council
Community members are invited to engage in an open conversation with City of Greater Geelong councillors on Tuesday 25th March ahead of the March Council meeting.
Last chance to collect pickets from former Rippleside Playground
Community members are being given a final opportunity to collect their picket from the former Rippleside Playground, which will be available on two collection dates.
Successful grants recipients celebrated
Recently, successful applicants for the latest round of the City’s Community Grants gathered at the Norlane Aquatic and Recreation Centre (Norlane ARC) to celebrate the contribution they will bring to the community.
Council sets environmental sustainability priorities
A plan detailing the City of Greater Geelong’s environmental sustainability priority actions for the next two years has received Council support.

Forum generates ideas to revitalise Central Geelong
A high-level City of Greater Geelong forum to revitalise Central Geelong has successfully generated positive and ambitious ideas to fast-track needed change.

Council continues to deliver on accessibility
The City of Greater Geelong is pleased to be partnering with the Ocean Grove Surf Life Saving Club to provide an accessible beach wheelchair for public use at Ocean Grove Beach.
City seeking feedback on the proposed sale of land in Ocean Grove
Council voted at its last meeting to commence community engagement regarding the sale of land at The Parade and The Terrace in Ocean Grove.
Community invited to have their say on the next Domestic Animal Management Plan
The City of Greater Geelong is inviting community input into the development of the next Domestic Animal Management Plan (DAMP).

Funding secured for indoor facilities at North Bellarine Aquatic Centre
A total of $40 million in state and federal funding has now been secured for Stage Two of the North Bellarine Aquatic Centre.

City celebrates women's contribution and leadership in Greater Geelong
The City of Greater Geelong, in partnership with the Women in Community Life Advisory Committee (WiCLAC), has celebrated the extraordinary contributions and leadership roles of women across the region in the lead up to International Women's Day.

Investigations into potential employment land in region’s south-west
Council has adopted Amendment C468ggee, which identifies 170 hectares of land in Geelong’s south-west as a site that could be developed to meet our region’s growing employment land needs.
Recycling Campaign turns its attention to new arrivals and visitors
New estates and areas with a higher proportion of summer holiday visitors are the fresh focus of a successful recycling education campaign, which has already seen contamination in Greater Geelong’s yellow bins fall by 200 tonnes a year.

City opens Expressions of Interest for tourism operators to lease part of Seagull Paddock
The City of Greater Geelong has opened Expressions of Interest (EOIs) for tourism operators to lease an area of land at 360 Melbourne Road, Norlane, known as Seagull Paddock.