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.

Exciting next step for Geelong’s future
A plan for a new 3,645-house precinct near Bell Post Hill that could one day be home to more than 10,000 people has received council support.

Indoor pool at Drysdale a step closer
A $40.3 million expansion of the North Bellarine Aquatic Centre has moved one step closer with council awarding a contract to design the project.

Land at 43 The Boulevard, Norlane to be sold to Wathaurong Aboriginal Co-operative
Council has authorised the sale of 5,456m2 of land at 43 The Boulevard, Norlane to Wathaurong Aboriginal Co-operative at last night’s meeting.

New inclusive playspace one step closer
Construction of a new multimillion-dollar inclusive playspace at Rippleside will begin next month.

New plan for a more accessible and inclusive Geelong
A plan detailing how the City of Greater Geelong will create a more accessible, inclusive and welcoming city has received Council support.

Look out for swooping birds during breeding season
We are encouraging residents to take care in outdoor areas where swooping native birds may be active.

Grinter Reserve nets open in time for new cricket season
A brand new cricket practice facility at Grinter Reserve in Newcomb is now open, in time for the 2024-25 cricket season.

Act now to control serrated tussock
The City of Greater Geelong is urging rural landowners to control serrated tussock now, before it starts to seed in late Spring.

Damaged playground to be renewed
The City of Greater Geelong is inviting the community to have its say in the renewal of the playground at Richmond Oval in Geelong.

National Wool Museum wins national award
The National Wool Museum has been declared Australia's best regional museum, winning a 2024 Wotif Uniquely Aussie Award.

City seeking expressions of interest for Youth Hub projects
The City of Greater Geelong has opened two expression of interest campaigns for the future Geelong Youth Hub, inviting young people to register their interest in being part of the Youth Hub Reference Group and/or be involved in the creation of a mural.

City joins forces with Cats players and fans to make lasting environmental impact
The City was excited to team up with Geelong Cats players and members of the club to plant more than 1,000 native shrubs, grasses and trees along the Moorabool River.

Pothole management program boosts circular economy
Did you know the City of Greater Geelong is responsible for an extensive network of streets and roads including more than 2,040 kilometres of sealed streets and more than 330 kilometres of unsealed roads?

Bin Collection Change for Christmas and New Year's Day
On these two public holidays, bins will be collected on the following Saturday instead.

Christmas at the Museum
Museum throws open its doors to Geelong for an exclusive Christmas preview of Wildlife Photographer of the Year 60.

Nominations open for 2025 Youth Council
The City of Greater Geelong is encouraging young people with an interest in serving their community to apply for the 2025 Youth Council.