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.

Nat on point with Heritage Award
A local craftsman skilled in the rare art of tuck-pointing has been honoured for decades of work restoring Geelong’s heritage buildings.

National Volunteer Week 2024 celebrates our invaluable volunteers
The City of Greater Geelong is gearing up to recognise and celebrate our incredible volunteers during National Volunteer Week from 20-26 May.

Beyond The Shadows will rock the Potato Shed with iconic Cliff Richard and The Shadows hits
Beyond The Shadows is set to captivate audiences with a performance at the Potato Shed Saturday 1 June.

Council investing in waste management future
The Greater Geelong Council is investing in major waste facility upgrades as it prepares to introduce kerbside bin reforms that will help keep more household waste out of landfill.

Street upgrades near Waurn Ponds Station complete
A $2.1 million upgrade of Sugargum Drive and Bodega Street in Waurn Ponds is complete, creating improved conditions for road users and pedestrians near Waurn Ponds Station.

Mayor's response to Victorian state budget
Mayor Trent Sullivan has made a statement in response to the release by the Victorian Government of the 2024-25 state budget.

More awards for Dell Eco Reef and sustainable bridges
Two clever and creative projects that showcase the City’s sustainability commitments have been recognised in two separate awards.

New change facilities for Bell Park Sports Club
Bell Park Sports Club players are enjoying modern new change facilities after the completion of a $1.95 million upgrade at the club’s Batesford home.

Popular library stands out for distinctive design
The City’s uniquely circular shaped Boronggook Drysdale Library has been shortlisted for the Australian Institute of Architects’ 2024 Victorian Architecture Awards.

Council to seek partnership to develop social housing on Purnell Road
The Greater Geelong Council is taking steps to address the need for more social and affordable housing in the region, as it works towards the goals of its 21-year social housing plan.

Electric vehicle joins L2P fleet
The City of Greater Geelong has added an electric vehicle to its L2P program fleet, increasing opportunities for local L-platers to clock up supervised driving hours.

Have your say on the Integrated Transport Strategy
The City of Greater Geelong invites community input to develop an Integrated Transport Strategy (ITS) to set the vision and directions for transport decision making in the medium to long term.

Alternative entry to Geelong Botanic Gardens during asphalt works
Major asphalt works will commence in the Geelong Botanic Gardens starting the week of Monday 29 April that will require the temporary closure of the main gates and access via an alternative entrance.

Council seeks community feedback on new nature strip garden guidelines
The City of Greater Geelong is seeking feedback on a draft Nature Strip Guideline and Specification, which will provide residents with more options to create beautiful and sustainable nature strip gardens.

Draft budget available for feedback
Our Council has released its Proposed 2024-25 to 2027-28 Budget for community feedback.

Geelong on the Rise: A Clever & Creative International City
A plan that seeks to support a further 55,000 new jobs to the region, increase our Gross Regional Product by $9.7 billion by 2041 and attract 120,000 people is available for community consultation.