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.

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.

Council votes against 24-hour cat confinement
A notice of motion to rescind a 24-hour cat confinement order passed at the April council meeting has been successful at last night’s meeting.

Norlane ARC wins naming approval
The new $65.6 million community facility on the corner of Cox Road and the Princes Highway in Norlane will be named Norlane ARC (Aquatic Recreation Centre).

Landy Field track set for renewal
The City of Greater Geelong will carry out a $1.5 million renewal of the John Landy Field athletics track, starting in June.

Howzat for an upgrade? Grinter Reserve nets taking shape
A major upgrade of the cricket practice facilities at Grinter Reserve, home of the Newcomb and District Cricket Club, is nearing completion.

Exceptional School Crossing Supervisor nominated for state award
Dedicated School Crossing Supervisor John Carey has been nominated for the prestigious School Crossing Victoria (SCV) Supervisor of the Year Award 2024.

Geelong’s Youth Parliament team aims to influence state legislation
A team of passionate young leaders has been selected to represent Geelong at the Victorian Youth Parliament and is currently drafting a Bill on a state-based issue important to young people.

World Problems: a journey through memory
A VCE Drama playlist 2024 performance, World Problems, presented by Melbourne Theatre Company, will be performed at the Potato Shed 1pm and 7pm Wednesday 5 June.

Apply now for Children's Week grants
The City of Greater Geelong is inviting local groups and organisations interested in running events during Children’s Week to apply for a Children’s Week Grant.