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.

Cyber Incident: After-hours contact centre
We have been notified of a data breach impacting OracleCMS who manage calls to our Customer Service Centre outside standard business hours.

Celebrating Geelong's UNESCO Creative City designation
Today, the City of Greater Geelong participated in an unveiling event for a new marketing initiative that showcases Victoria’s four UNESCO Creative Cities - Melbourne (Literature), Geelong (Design), Ballarat (Craft & Folk Art) Bendigo city and regions (Gastronomy).

Closure of Barwon Valley and Rippleside outdoor exercise equipment areas for renewal
The City of Greater Geelong will temporarily close the Barwon Valley Fun Park and Rippleside Outdoor Fitness Station for the renewal of outdoor exercise equipment.

GRID Series Unveils the Tracks and Documentaries from their Latest Program in Geelong
GRID Series (Grass Roots Indie Development), an innovative artist development initiative, proudly unveils the incredible projects of its latest cohort, marking a successful program of empowering musicians from the Geelong region.

Let’s be Frank!
Evergreen Steve Zammit, and Mr Entertainment Issi Dye, liven up your May Morning Showtime when they take you on a journey to the world of Frank Sinatra and Bobby Darrin.

Beatles meet the Everly Bros tribute show
Legendary Australian entertainer and cabaret star Issi Dye, alongside Australian crooner Glenn Douglas, present their tribute to two of the greats of pop music, The Beatles meet the Everly Brothers Tribute Show.

Municipal monitors report welcomed
The City of Greater Geelong welcomes the report by the State Government-appointed Monitors which reflects the significant work that has been done to enhance good governance.

Join Us for BBQ & Beats: Geelong's Upcoming Record Collectors' Fair
Calling all music lovers and vinyl enthusiasts! Get ready to immerse yourself in a day of rhythmic delights at the upcoming BBQ & Beats event, hosted in the heart of central Geelong.

Celebration of First Peoples’ art and culture
The merging of First Peoples’ stories, art and technology has led to more National Broadband Network (NBN Co) utility cabinets across Greater Geelong being transformed into vibrant pieces of art.

City and Kardinia Park Stadium Trust join forces on new masterplan
The City of Greater Geelong and Kardinia Park Stadium Trust (KPST) are working together to set the future vision of Kardinia Park.

Council adopts new Advocacy Framework
Council has voted to adopt a new Advocacy Framework, which outlines the City’s approach to advocacy at a local, regional, state, national and international level over the next three years.

Draft Fair Access Policy open for community feedback
Council has released its Draft Fair Access Policy for public consultation.

City launches new ‘Our Climate Actions’ interactive site
As the City of Greater Geelong recognises the growing importance of taking care of our environment, we’re excited to introduce the ‘Our Climate Actions’ interactive site.

Community engagement concludes as Geelong Youth Hub co-design enters next phase
The City is pleased to announce the successful conclusion of the first community engagement phase for the development of the Geelong Youth Hub.

Grants to Celebrate Geelong’s Ageing Community Open
The City is thrilled to announce the availability of a total grant pool of $24,000 to support community-hosted activities and experiences that celebrate and empower our ageing community.

Howzat! New training facility for Marshall Cricket Club
A modern turf and hard wicket training facility is officially open at the home of the Marshall Cricket Club.