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.

City of Greater Geelong Supports First Nations Cultural Heritage Projects with Grant Funding
The City of Greater Geelong is proud to announce its support for First Nations Cultural Heritage projects through the awarding of grants totalling $89,332.

Dredging and construction at Clifton Springs boat harbour
Clifton Springs boat harbour is relatively shallow. At regular intervals, the harbour entrance is dredged using an excavator, to facilitate vessel access.

Lease opportunity in Council-owned Norlane buildings
The City of Greater Geelong has launched a search for community groups and businesses interested in leasing two Council-owned buildings in Norlane.

Picnic time at St Helens Reserve
The City of Greater Geelong will upgrade the community facilities at St Helens Reserve in North Geelong, with the help of funding from the Australian Government.

Leopold tennis pavilion redevelopment underway as new playground is installed
A new local playground has been installed and the Leopold Tennis Pavilion Redevelopment project, situated at the Leopold Memorial Reserve on the corner of Melaluka Rd and Bellarine Hwy, continues to progress.

Dashboard insight into Council-funded capital works
Community members can explore the dozens of infrastructure projects fully or co-funded by Council underway in Greater Geelong through the City’s Capital Works projects dashboard.

International Women’s Day celebrated with Women in Community Life Awards
The City, in partnership with the Women in Community Life Advisory Committee (WiCLAC), has celebrated International Women’s Day by acknowledging and honouring the extraordinary contributions and leadership roles of women across the region.

Roundabout upgrade at Marshalltown Road and Bailey Street
An upgrade at the intersection of Marshalltown Road and Bailey Street in Grovedale has been completed as part of the Australian Government’s 2023-2024 BlackSpot program.

Women leading City workforce
As International Women’s Day approaches, new figures show a rising number of leadership positions at the City of Greater Geelong are held by women.

Co-design of Youth Hub in Central Geelong continues
Local young people have just under two weeks left to have a say in the design of a new youth hub in central Geelong.

Paris After Dark celebrates French music at the Potato Shed
You can leave your passport at home when Paris After Dark transforms the Potato Shed 8pm Friday 15 March, in a celebration of all things French chanson.

Update on growth areas
Council has been provided with an annual report on the progress of the Northern and Western Geelong Growth Areas precinct structure planning program.

Feedback sought on playground renewal
The City of Greater Geelong is seeking community feedback on eight local playgrounds that will be renewed as part of the City's annual playground renewal program.

Nominees announced for 2024 Women in Community Life Awards
The City of Greater Geelong in partnership with the Women in Community Life Advisory Committee (WiCLAC) is delighted to announce the nominees for the 2024 Women in Community Life Awards.

Step up to clean up Geelong
Community participation for this year’s Clean Up Australia Day is growing, with many schools, volunteer organisations and community groups already registered to clean up across Greater Geelong on Sunday 3 March.

Panellists announced and tickets available for Women in Community Life Awards 2024
The panellists for the 2024 Women in Community Life Awards have been announced as three previous award winners: Robyn Davis, Dianne Pont and Issara Saeyim.