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.
City of Greater Geelong financial results 2023-24
The Greater Geelong Council has given in principle approval to the City of Greater Geelong’s audited annual financial statements and draft performance statement for the 2023-24 financial year.
Secure your piece of playground history
Community members who bought fence pickets as part of fundraising efforts for the Rippleside playground can register to receive their pickets when the playground is replaced.
Aldershot Reserve upgrades open for community
A new fenced dog park, basketball half court and connecting path network are now open for the community’s enjoyment at Aldershot Reserve in St Albans Park.

Positive Ageing Program is back with even more events
The City’s Positive Ageing Program is back starting 1 October 2024 and will provide activities to promote and support healthy ageing for people aged 55+ in the City of Greater Geelong.
Community feedback for Council Plan closing soon
We will soon be concluding the early stages of the City's Council Plan development, with community feedback closing on 15 September 2024.
Geelong ready to cheer on superstar Matildas
Geelong’s coup of securing the superstar Matildas for a December match will be a huge boost for the region’s hospitality, accommodation and tourism industry.
2025 Geelong Calendar Photography Competition is here
The City of Greater Geelong is inviting photographers from across Geelong to submit their photos for a chance to feature on the cover of the 2025 City of Greater Geelong calendar.

It's time to protect our beach nesting birds
Breeding season has begun for our region’s beach nesting birds and protection measures are in place to give them the best chance of survival during this vulnerable period.

National Wool Museum nominated for more awards
The National Wool Museum has been recognised by the Australian Museum and Galleries Association in both its national and state award nominations process for its biennial We the Makers – Sustainable Fashion Prize program.
Change to September Council Meeting date
The September Council Meeting has been rescheduled, and will now be held on Tuesday 24 September 2024 from 6.30pm at City Hall.
City of Greater Geelong joins Vape-Free Victoria partnership
The City of Greater Geelong has joined health promotion foundation VicHealth and more than 40 organisations across the state as part of a new $2 million initiative to empower young people to say no to vaping.

Grant breathes life into Customs House
Geelong’s historic Customs House will be reborn as a creative hub for the city’s thriving artistic community following a $150,000 Victorian Government grant.

Time out for women to be active in a safe space
Our Swim, Sport and Leisure team is encouraging more women to get active in a safe and inclusive space with a trial ‘women only’ swimming and gym program at Norlane ARC.
Upgrade works to start at Goldsworthy Reserve
The City of Greater Geelong wishes to advise that Goldsworthy Reserve in Corio will be closed for upgrade works between 30 September and 4 October.

Clever and creative solution addresses illegal dumping
We’re leveraging technology, data and innovation to tackle illegal rubbish dumping outside a North Geelong charity shop.

Cabaret star's happy hour at th
This is your invitation to join award-winning cabaret star Tash York and her partners-in-crime, the Red Red Wines as they celebrate life, one glass at a time, in Tash York’s Happy Hour.