Our featured news, community updates and media releases.

Geelong makes case for Special Economic Zone pilot, following Ireland and China
Central Geelong is calling for a special approach.

Australia’s biggest single-day music festival calls Geelong its Victorian home
The City of Greater Geelong and Kardinia Park Stadium and Precinct are thrilled to confirm a landmark partnership with Kicks Entertainment to bring the annual Spilt Milk music festival to Geelong over the next five years.

Nighttime Vibrancy Program launched to improve Little Malop Street after dark
The City of Greater Geelong has launched a new Nighttime Vibrancy Program to help create a more vibrant, welcoming and safe Little Malop Street hospitality precinct.

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.

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.