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.
New nets for St Leonards cricketers
St Leonards Cricket Club will enter the new season with access to improved practice facilities after the opening of new cricket nets at its home ground, St Leonards Lake Reserve (Len Trewin Reserve).
Delayed start to season for Geelong Cricket Ground
The City of Greater Geelong will assist the Geelong Cricket Club in finding alternative match venues during the first half of its season while work takes place to rectify the centre wicket at the Geelong Cricket Ground.
Have your say in new dog park design
We're inviting the community’s input into the design of a new fenced dog park at Sparrovale Reserve in Armstrong Creek.
Exciting next step for Geelong’s future
A plan for a new 3,645-house precinct near Bell Post Hill that could one day be home to more than 10,000 people has received council support.

Indoor pool at Drysdale a step closer
A $40.3 million expansion of the North Bellarine Aquatic Centre has moved one step closer with council awarding a contract to design the project.
Land at 43 The Boulevard, Norlane to be sold to Wathaurong Aboriginal Co-operative
Council has authorised the sale of 5,456m2 of land at 43 The Boulevard, Norlane to Wathaurong Aboriginal Co-operative at last night’s meeting.
New inclusive playspace one step closer
Construction of a new multimillion-dollar inclusive playspace at Rippleside will begin next month.

New plan for a more accessible and inclusive Geelong
A plan detailing how the City of Greater Geelong will create a more accessible, inclusive and welcoming city has received Council support.
Look out for swooping birds during breeding season
We are encouraging residents to take care in outdoor areas where swooping native birds may be active.
Grinter Reserve nets open in time for new cricket season
A brand new cricket practice facility at Grinter Reserve in Newcomb is now open, in time for the 2024-25 cricket season.
Act now to control serrated tussock
The City of Greater Geelong is urging rural landowners to control serrated tussock now, before it starts to seed in late Spring.

Damaged playground to be renewed
The City of Greater Geelong is inviting the community to have its say in the renewal of the playground at Richmond Oval in Geelong.
National Wool Museum wins national award
The National Wool Museum has been declared Australia's best regional museum, winning a 2024 Wotif Uniquely Aussie Award.
City seeking expressions of interest for Youth Hub projects
The City of Greater Geelong has opened two expression of interest campaigns for the future Geelong Youth Hub, inviting young people to register their interest in being part of the Youth Hub Reference Group and/or be involved in the creation of a mural.

City joins forces with Cats players and fans to make lasting environmental impact
The City was excited to team up with Geelong Cats players and members of the club to plant more than 1,000 native shrubs, grasses and trees along the Moorabool River.

Pothole management program boosts circular economy
Did you know the City of Greater Geelong is responsible for an extensive network of streets and roads including more than 2,040 kilometres of sealed streets and more than 330 kilometres of unsealed roads?