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.
Nature week is coming this November
The City is excited to announce this year’s Geelong Nature Week program, part of our annual celebration of Geelong’s magnificent wildlife and remarkable natural areas.

New home for sculpture that celebrates people with disability
The I AM public artwork will spend the next year at our beautiful Geelong Botanic Gardens, having moved from Drysdale’s Potato Shed.
City shows support for 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence
The City of Greater Geelong will once again show its commitment to a world where everyone is respected by supporting the 16 Days of Activism against gender-based violence.

Corpse flower attracts thousands to Geelong
During the last few days, over 20,000 people came to see the corpse flower for its first bloom at the Geelong Botanic Gardens.
Baanip Boulevard Signalised Intersection nears completion
The City of Greater Geelong’s Baanip Boulevard Boundary Road Signalised Intersection project is almost complete.
Ocean Grove footpath network grows
The City of Greater Geelong is continuing to progress the accessible footpath network across parts of Ocean Grove – south of Thacker Street and Shell Road – and Collendina, with new footpaths completed and more set to be ready by the end of the year.

Old trucks in new track to do the trick at Landy Field
One of the City of Greater Geelong’s most well-known sporting precincts will use more than 50 tonnes of recycled crumbed rubber in upgrade works at the facility.
City seeking young people for Victorian Youth Parliament Program
The City of Greater Geelong, in partnership with Geelong YMCA, is seeking young people aged 16 to 25 to represent the region in the Victorian Youth Parliament Program.

More recognition for sculptural Dell Eco Reef
Our globally recognised Dell Eco Reef at Clifton Springs has taken out the ‘Excellence in Marine and Coastal Design or Development’ award at last night’s Victorian Marine and Coastal Awards.

City recognised for deliberative community engagement
The City’s deliberative engagement with the community to develop the Pakington North Urban Design Framework (UDF) has been nominated for a 2024 Planning Institute Australia VIC People's Choice Award.

Armstrong Creek makes a big impact on their recycling
The residents of Armstrong Creek have become some of Geelong's best recyclers thanks to a recent recycling education campaign in the suburb.

City calls for 2025 Community Leadership Program applicants
City of Greater Geelong residents interested in strengthening their leadership skills are encouraged to apply for the 2025 Community Leadership Program.
City seeks participants for Road Management Plan workshops
Do you have ideas or concerns about the maintenance of footpaths or roads? Ever wondered how the City manages your footpaths, kerbs and roads? Now is your chance to set the standard on the way we manage your roads, footpaths, kerbs and channels.

Geelong's first ever corpse flower about to bloom
The corpse flower at the Geelong Botanic Gardens has started blushing and will soon bloom.

Expressions of interest sought for pavilion licence
We're seeking Expressions of Interest (EOIs) on the opportunity to licence the Ocean Grove Memorial Reserve Pavilion.

Eastern Beach promenade undergoing works
We are managing seagrass at the Eastern Beach promenade in early November.