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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.

City calls for 2025 Community Leadership Program applicants
City of Greater Geelong residents interested in strengthening their leadership skills are encouraged to apply for the 2025 Community Leadership Program.

Geelong's first ever corpse flower about to bloom
The corpse flower at the Geelong Botanic Gardens has started blushing and will soon bloom.

Expressions of interest sought for pavilion licence
We're seeking Expressions of Interest (EOIs) on the opportunity to licence the Ocean Grove Memorial Reserve Pavilion.

Eastern Beach promenade undergoing works
We are managing seagrass at the Eastern Beach promenade in early November.

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.

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.

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.