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.

Geelong to strengthen partnership with India at futures forum
Geelong will host leaders from business, industry, government and the community at a three-day forum this month to strengthen its relationship with India.
Spotlight on vape prevention among young people
In recent years, vaping has become a growing public health concern, with products frequently marketed to young people and mislabelled to hide their nicotine content. Despite often being promoted as harmless, vaping poses serious risks, so we stepped up efforts to tackle the issue.

Students encouraged to gear up for Ride2School Day 2026
Students, parents and school communities across Greater Geelong are encouraged to get ready for National Ride2School Day on Friday 20 March 2026, Australia’s biggest celebration of active travel.

City officially opens upgrades to Portarlington Recreation Reserve
Alison Marchant MP, Libby Coker MP, and Cr Rowan Story AM, RFD have officially opened new upgrades to Portarlington Recreation Reserve.

Changes on the way for cat registration
We’re offering owners the opportunity to get at least 50 per cent off their registration renewal if they commit to keeping their cats contained at all times.

Much-anticipated stage two of North Bellarine Aquatic Centre takes shape
Council, state, federal and community representatives have come together to tour construction activities of the North Bellarine Aquatic Centre stage two facilities and check on how the project is progressing.

St Leonards footpath mural gets students moving to school
The school gate just got a whole lot more colourful at St Leonards Primary School, with a vibrant new under-the-sea footpath mural inviting students to walk, ride, scoot and roll their way into the new year.

Making space for community groups at the Geelong City Market
A spot among the bustle of the Geelong City Market is up for grabs for community groups each Saturday.

Switch to 100 per cent digital parking
Coin payments at parking meters across central Geelong are being phased out from Monday 9 March as part of a shift to digital-only transactions.
City commences first stage of budget consultation
The City of Greater Geelong has opened the first stage of consultation for the upcoming 2026-27 Budget.
More than $1.25 million delivered to support community infrastructure
The City of Greater Geelong has awarded more than $1.25 million in Community Infrastructure Grants to support 18 community-led projects across the region.

National Wool Museum Showcases the Future of Fibre Art and Fashion
Interwoven: Fibre Art and Fashion on display at the National Wool Museum until 12 July, celebrates the universal language of textiles and the creative possibilities that emerge when contemporary artists explore fibre, fashion and form.

Appeal to protect rare Hooded Plover chicks on our coastline
The City is urging the community to help protect newly hatched Hooded Plover chicks on our local beaches.

New Hakea garden blooms through collaboration with The Gordon
The Geelong Botanic Gardens has partnered with horticulture students from The Gordon to design and establish a new Hakea garden.

Potential new marathon exchange program on the agenda as City hosts Izumiotsu De
Discussions about a new marathon exchange program to celebrate the Geelong Running Festival were on the agenda when the City of Greater Geelong welcomed a delegation from Izumiotsu, Japan, to Wurriki Nyal.

Get to know your Councillor: Rowan Story AM, RFD
Wallington grandfather, retired oral and maxillofacial surgeon, and SES volunteer Councillor Rowan Story loves life on the Bellarine. He enjoys the open spaces, big skies and wetlands.