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.
Youth Council presents second report to Council for 2024
The City’s Youth Council Advisory Committee has released its second report for 2024, shining a spotlight on vape access and use among young people in Geelong.

Geelong Historian Colin Mockett OAM Presents: "Made in Montserrat"
Acclaimed Geelong historian Colin Mockett OAM presents Made in Monserrat for Morning Showtime at the Potato Shed on Tuesday 16 July at 10:30am.
Geelong Youth Hub being shaped by young people
Detailed design of a new youth hub in central Geelong is complete, shaped by the ideas and insights of more than 1100 local young people.
Landy Field redevelopment gets go ahead
The City of Greater Geelong’s application for $5 million in Victorian Government funding to help redevelop the John Landy Athletics Field has been successful.

Construction begins on café extension at Geelong Botanic Gardens
Construction has started on a new covered verandah for the café in the iconic Tea House building within the Geelong Botanic Gardens.

City offers amnesty on pet registration
We are offering a free pet registration amnesty for eligible cat and dog owners between Monday 4 November and Sunday 15 December.

Unique Boronggook Drysdale Library celebrated
The Australian Institute of Architects’ 2024 Victorian Architecture Awards have recognised the Boronggook Drysdale Library for its distinctive design.

Work to begin on indoor pool at Drysdale
The design of stage two of the North Bellarine Aquatic Centre in Drysdale will begin soon.

Morning Showtime: Tribute to Burt Bacharach
Join us for an unforgettable morning at the Potato Shed as Australian music veteran Peter Sullivan and acclaimed singer Andrea Lees perform the very best of Burt Bacharach’s iconic hits.
Free info sessions for grants applicants
Clubs, groups, businesses and individuals considering applying for funding through the Council’s 2024-25 Community Grants are encouraged to attend upcoming free information sessions.
Tennis upgrades a smash hit in Barwon Heads
Facilities upgrades at Barwon Heads Tennis Club are giving local players improved conditions for competitive and social play.

Anatomy Lessons by Michele Beevors
Anatomy Lessons by Michele Beevors is a breathtaking exhibition coming to the National Wool Museum, Geelong this winter.
Bin collection as normal for Easter
There is no change of collection on the Easter public holidays. Please put your bins out as normal the night before your collection day.
Japanese delegation investigates investment in Geelong
Geelong hosted a Japanese business delegation on Thursday under a new strategy to drive international investment to power innovation and boost local jobs.
Community groups invited to apply for grants funding
The City of Greater Geelong is making almost $4.48 million in funding available to local community clubs, groups and organisations through its expanded 2024-25 Community Grants program.

Community co-designed UDF for Pakington North adopted
Council has adopted the Pakington North Urban Design Framework (UDF) that was co-designed with the Pakington North Community Panel.