Our featured news, community updates and media releases.

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.

On your marks, Geelong! The first Geelong Running Festival is here

Council increases Pako Festa funding ahead of landmark 45th festival
Preparations for the 45th Pako Festa have received an additional $20,000 boost from Council, on top of its $100,000 Budget allocation for the beloved festival.

Geelong Nature Week - 10 October 2026

Ocean Grove Memorial Reserve upgrades to help grow community sport
More opportunities to train, compete and participate in community sport are now a reality following the completion of lighting and facility upgrades at Ocean Grove Memorial Reserve.

Greater Geelong’s young achievers shine
The contributions, achievements and talents of young people making a difference in the Greater Geelong community have been recognised at tonight’s Geelong Youth Awards.

Take a breath and re-design the data centre approvals system
City of Greater Geelong chief executive Ali Wastie calls for greater consideration of local communities in the data centre planning process.

Young people to take centre stage at free Youth Festa-Fair
We’re excited to announce our eclectic line-up of local musicians and stallholders locked in for Youth Festa-Fair on Tuesday 29 September.

Discover what’s on in central Geelong and the Waterfront these school holidays
Central Geelong and the Waterfront will be buzzing with family-friendly events, creative workshops, live entertainment and free activities these school holidays.

All aboard passenger trains linking Geelong and Bannockburn
Passenger trains between Geelong and Bannockburn would provide a critical connection between growing communities.

City and Tennis Victoria rally for Geelong Regional Tennis Centre
The City of Greater Geelong and Tennis Victoria are continuing to rally for the Geelong Regional Tennis Centre.

Help shape vision proposing thousands of new homes, jobs and better connections
Council’s given the green light for community consultation to begin on Monday 14 September for the Draft West Fyans - Fyans Street Precinct Structure Plan.

Parking infringements
Following a recent review of our infringement system, we identified a software issue that resulted in duplicate infringement numbers being assigned to a small number of parking infringements.

Spring into running season and be part of history
Now spring has arrived, the countdown is on to the inaugural Geelong Running Festival.

Budget boost to help attract world-class events to Geelong
More major community, sporting and cultural events are on their way to Greater Geelong, helping create unforgettable experiences for residents and visitors while providing a boost to the local economy.

Going above and beyond for water safety
Leisurelink Aquatic and Recreation Centre has once again been named Swim and Survive Partner of the Year at the recent Life Saving Victoria (LSV) awards.

Let’s get moving on new travel links between Geelong and Torquay
The City of Greater Geelong and Surf Coast Shire are together calling for bipartisan government support to invest in a rapid transit corridor between municipalities.