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.

Bin Collection Change for Christmas and New Year's Day
On these two public holidays, bins will be collected on the following Saturday instead.

Christmas at the Museum
Museum throws open its doors to Geelong for an exclusive Christmas preview of Wildlife Photographer of the Year 60.

Nominations open for 2025 Youth Council
The City of Greater Geelong is encouraging young people with an interest in serving their community to apply for the 2025 Youth Council.
Social housing lease for Corio land
We invite the community to have its say on our proposal to lease our land at 116-120 Purnell Road, Corio for social housing for up to 50 years.

Ten Years of Dowel Jones at the National Wool Museum
Dowel Jones, a masterclass in collaborative creativity, transforms one of the National Wool Museum’s galleries into a house.

Spotlight on beloved, significant, hidden and unexpected local heritage
Our heritage is a part of who we are; it’s what we inherit, appreciate today and think is important to protect and pass on to future generations.

Thought provoking sculpture and mural delight new library visitors
Eye catching artwork at our Biyal-a Armstrong Creek Library has proved to be a hit with community members exploring the newly opened space.

Works completed on café extension at Geelong Botanic Gardens
The iconic Tea House building in the Geelong Botanic Gardens now boasts a new covered verandah, providing customers at the WYM (Where You Meet) café with a comfortable, sheltered outdoor dining space.

City seeking feedback on proposed lease at golf site
The City of Greater Geelong is seeking community feedback on its proposal to provide a lease of up to 21 years of the land at 19-33 Marnock Road, Newtown.

New pavilion and baseball field opens at Lara
Deputy Mayor Anthony Aitken and Member for Lara Ella George MP have officially opened a new pavilion and baseball field at the Lara Recreation Reserve today.
Biyal-a Armstrong Creek Library officially open
The new Biyal-a Armstrong Creek Library was officially opened at a ceremony on Thursday 25 July.
Community engages with Council projects
Almost 158,000 visitors accessed our ‘Have Your Say’ website in 12 months, according to a report presented to Council during its meeting on Tuesday night.

Decision on stage five of Balmoral Quay development
Council has voted to abandon a combined amendment and planning permit that would have seen 84 apartments built in Rippleside as part of stage five of the Balmoral Quay development.
Tender awarded for new Geelong Youth Hub
Construction of a new youth hub in central Geelong, set to open in early 2025, will begin shortly following the awarding of a tender.

Five-year plan to make Geelong a premier events destination
A strategy to increase the value of major events in Greater Geelong to $131 million per year by 2029 has received council support.

Future looks bright for Greater Geelong
A bold economic development plan designed to foster an entrepreneurial and innovative Geelong region and catapult us onto the national and international stage has been endorsed by Council.