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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.

Explore and Restore: Geelong Nature Festival returns in 2025
The City of Greater Geelong is excited to announce the return of Geelong Nature Festival from 12 – 27 July.

Help activate community spaces at the Geelong Botanic Gardens: Expressions of Interest open now
The City of Greater Geelong is calling on individuals and community groups to submit Expressions of Interest (EOI) to license part of the Geelong Botanic Gardens for community-focused activities that align with the Gardens’ mission and values.

Truck wash to close for saleyards redevelopment
The truck wash at the former Geelong Saleyards is set to close in late September after a three-month public notice period, following a Council resolution at its meeting on Tuesday 27 May.

City of Greater Geelong and Wyndham City Council collaborate on region’s future
The City of Greater Geelong and City of Wyndham are set to strengthen their regional partnership with a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).

Geelong’s homegrown compost powers greener parks and gardens
The City of Greater Geelong is celebrating the success of its locally produced compost, which is enriching gardens and green spaces across the region – all thanks to the community’s green bin efforts.

Tastes of Greater Geelong 2025: a month of flavour begins with a winter wonderland
Geelong’s beloved mid-winter festival is back for its 14th year to celebrate the best of the region’s culinary creativity.

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.