Our featured news, community updates and media releases.

St Leonards Foreshore Market
We’re working with St Leonards Primary School and seeking state government support to resolve licensing and planning issues so the St Leonards Foreshore Market can continue.

City to host candlelight vigil in solidarity with Helen Haines MP
The City of Greater Geelong will host a candlelight vigil at Johnstone Park on Friday 23 October, joining a number of vigils being organised across Australia bringing the community together for a moment of reflection following the horrific attack on Helen Haines, the independent federal Member for Indi.

Families invited to celebrate Children’s Week across Greater Geelong
A packed program of fun and engaging activities and events will help families across Greater Geelong learn, play and connect as part of this year’s Children’s Week celebrations.

City locks in permanent home for Geelong Society of Operatic and Dramatic Arts
After years of searching for a permanent home for community theatre, the City has officially appointed the Geelong Society of Operatic and Dramatic Arts (GSODA) as the new tenants of the former Whittington Senior Citizens Hall.

Call for new data centre levy to pay for community benefits fund
City of Greater Geelong CEO Ali Wastie, is calling for a new levy on AI data centres to support local community benefit funds.

SEZ for Central Geelong will unlock investment, new homes and jobs
Plans for more than a dozen approved developments in central Geelong could be fast-tracked to construction if the City of Greater Geelong’s bold idea for a Special Economic Zone gains support during the state election campaign.

Vape recycling service extended to keep harmful waste out of kerbside bins
Following a successful trial that recycled more than 200 kg of vapes, efforts to encourage safe and responsible disposal will continue across Greater Geelong.

Clifton Springs Boat Ramp - Asphalting works
Boat ramp and beach access road closed between 1-4 September for asphalting works in the carpark.

Geelong-Ballarat passenger rail line
A statement from Mayor Stretch Kontelj OAM about the reinstatement of the Geelong-Ballarat passenger rail line.

Greater Geelong and Japan unite for mutual trade and cultural benefits
The City of Greater Geelong and Japan Australia Cocreation Foundation (JACF) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), formalising a commitment to collaboration, investment and innovation.

Youth Council members build skills while influencing local decision-making
Youth Council members have been busy learning about local government and the Greater Geelong community, building their skills and sharing their unique perspectives.

Access Enabler Payment Spotlight: Australian Breastfeeding Association Geelong.
Supporting new parents to connect and belong

Aspiring young leaders encouraged to nominate for Youth Council
Young people who are community-minded and want to make a difference in Greater Geelong are invited to put their hands up for our 2027 Youth Council.

SIAG Access Enabler Payment Spotlight: Geelong Rainbow

H5 bird flu update
H5N1 avian influenza has been detected in Greater Geelong

Join the next Neighbourhood Conversations in Drysdale
Community members will have the opportunity to chat directly to Councillors and City officers at the next Neighbourhood Conversations at SpringDale Neighbourhood Centre.

More kindergarten places and community spaces for growing areas
A signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) will pave the way for brand new community spaces and hundreds of kindergarten places in Lara West and Armstrong Creek from 2030.

Bright ideas deliver even more for Grinter Reserve
What started as a lighting upgrade has grown into a broader boost for Grinter Reserve in Newcomb, after careful project delivery freed up funding for additional improvements across the precinct.

Free expert support to help businesses level up
Local businesses will have the opportunity to access free expert support and training to help build their capability and confidence as they start, run and grow.