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Geelong makes case for Special Economic Zone pilot, following Ireland and China
23 July 2026
Central Geelong is calling for a special approach.
Australia’s biggest single-day music festival calls Geelong its Victorian home
22 July 2026
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
22 July 2026
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.
Help shape our new Council Plan
11 July 2024
We are seeking the community’s help to shape the direction of our Council through its next four-year strategic plan.
Minerva Road and Church Street pedestrian safety upgrades completed
11 July 2024
A Minerva Road and Church Street, Herne Hill pedestrian safety upgrade has been completed as part of the Federal 2023-2024 Black Spot Program.
A night of pure entertainment and revelry with Yummy – Joy Machine
9 July 2024
Party-time ensues Saturday 20 July when Yummy – Joy Machine hits the Potato Shed black box theatre for a night of outrageous, outlandish and always unpredictable cabaret.
Mayoral visit to Changwon will explore business opportunities
3 July 2024
Greater Geelong Mayor Trent Sullivan is set to visit Changwon, South Korea, in a significant step to advance agreements under a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and explore future business opportunities.
Geelong Youth Awards winners announced
30 June 2024
Young people making an outstanding contribution across Greater Geelong have been recognised at the annual Geelong Youth Awards.
Submit your name ideas for Geelong Youth Hub
28 June 2024
The City of Greater Geelong is calling for ideas to name the new youth hub opening in central Geelong in early 2025.
Council endorses budget following community feedback
26 June 2024
The Greater Geelong Council has endorsed a final 2024-25 to 2027-28 Budget, featuring a number of changes made in response to community feedback.
Support for women and girls to play sport
26 June 2024
A policy that details how the City will support local women and girls to fully participate in and enjoy community sport has been adopted by Council.
Youth Council presents second report to Council for 2024
26 June 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"
24 June 2024
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
21 June 2024
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
14 June 2024
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
12 June 2024
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
11 June 2024
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
11 June 2024
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
11 June 2024
The design of stage two of the North Bellarine Aquatic Centre in Drysdale will begin soon.
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