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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.

Chinese wool and textile delegation takes interest in Geelong
Greater Geelong Mayor Stretch Kontelj OAM has welcomed a Chinese delegation to the National Wool Museum where our region’s rich wool heritage, manufacturing innovation and art collections were showcased.

Footpath network condition survey underway
The City of Greater Geelong is assessing its 2,400 km footpath network to collect data and rate the condition of each footpath.

Mayor requests for Bellarine Link business case release
Greater Geelong Mayor Stretch Kontelj OAM has written to the Victorian Minister for Transport Infrastructure and Minister for Public and Active Transport, the Hon Gabrielle Williams MP to request the release of the Bellarine Link business case, calling for bipartisan support of the Geelong Ring Road Extension.

American delegation builds relationships with local cleantech innovators
Geelong’s thriving cleantech industry has been showcased to a visiting delegation from Louisiana and New Orleans during a working lunch at Wurriki Nyal civic precinct today.

Insights into Greater Geelong’s health and wellbeing
Greater Geelong Mayor Stretch Kontelj OAM and the ABC’s Dr Norman Swan have launched the findings of the 2024 Geelong Preventative Health Survey today.

Specialist aged care providers recommended to take the lead on in-home community care services
City of Greater Geelong officers have made a recommendation to Council to transition all in-home community care clients to specialist local providers following an independent review into the aged care reforms.

Council notes Our Community Plan December Quarterly Report
The City of Greater Geelong Council noted the Our Community Plan Quarterly Report for December 2024 at this week’s council meeting.

Devlins Road Reserve advocacy
Council is calling for bipartisan funding commitments at state and federal levels to deliver the much-needed Devlins Road Reserve Master Plan in Ocean Grove.

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.