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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.

Time Travel Circus: Adventure across the ages
Calling all young explorers! Time Travel Circus: Adventure across the ages will be performed by emerging artists of CircArts Geelong at the Potato Shed at 11am and 2pm, Wednesday 3 July.

The Sunshine Club brings a celebration of diversity and hope to the Potato Shed
Head to the Potato Shed Thursday 7 March and step back in time to 1946 with The Sunshine Club, an acclaimed musical that shines a spotlight on the resilience, hope, and joy of post-war Australia.

Carousel achieves record breaking numbers
New data has revealed that the ever-popular City of Greater Geelong tourist attraction The Carousel achieved record-breaking numbers for the 2023-24 financial year.

Famous Floating Christmas Tree makes grand return
Geelong’s iconic Floating Christmas Tree arrived at Steampacket Quay this morning, welcomed by homegrown entertainer Denis Walter OAM.

2025 Geelong calendar cover image winner announced
The City is delighted to unveil the winning cover image for the 2025 City of Greater Geelong Calendar, Sea Baths by Louise Edebone.

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.