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.

Unique Boronggook Drysdale Library celebrated
The Australian Institute of Architects’ 2024 Victorian Architecture Awards have recognised the Boronggook Drysdale Library for its distinctive design.

Work to begin on indoor pool at Drysdale
The design of stage two of the North Bellarine Aquatic Centre in Drysdale will begin soon.

Morning Showtime: Tribute to Burt Bacharach
Join us for an unforgettable morning at the Potato Shed as Australian music veteran Peter Sullivan and acclaimed singer Andrea Lees perform the very best of Burt Bacharach’s iconic hits.

Free info sessions for grants applicants
Clubs, groups, businesses and individuals considering applying for funding through the Council’s 2024-25 Community Grants are encouraged to attend upcoming free information sessions.

Tennis upgrades a smash hit in Barwon Heads
Facilities upgrades at Barwon Heads Tennis Club are giving local players improved conditions for competitive and social play.

Bin collection as normal for Easter
There is no change of collection on the Easter public holidays. Please put your bins out as normal the night before your collection day.

Japanese delegation investigates investment in Geelong
Geelong hosted a Japanese business delegation on Thursday under a new strategy to drive international investment to power innovation and boost local jobs.

Community groups invited to apply for grants funding
The City of Greater Geelong is making almost $4.48 million in funding available to local community clubs, groups and organisations through its expanded 2024-25 Community Grants program.

Community co-designed UDF for Pakington North adopted
Council has adopted the Pakington North Urban Design Framework (UDF) that was co-designed with the Pakington North Community Panel.

Council votes against 24-hour cat confinement
A notice of motion to rescind a 24-hour cat confinement order passed at the April council meeting has been successful at last night’s meeting.

Norlane ARC wins naming approval
The new $65.6 million community facility on the corner of Cox Road and the Princes Highway in Norlane will be named Norlane ARC (Aquatic Recreation Centre).

Landy Field track set for renewal
The City of Greater Geelong will carry out a $1.5 million renewal of the John Landy Field athletics track, starting in June.

Howzat for an upgrade? Grinter Reserve nets taking shape
A major upgrade of the cricket practice facilities at Grinter Reserve, home of the Newcomb and District Cricket Club, is nearing completion.

Exceptional School Crossing Supervisor nominated for state award
Dedicated School Crossing Supervisor John Carey has been nominated for the prestigious School Crossing Victoria (SCV) Supervisor of the Year Award 2024.

Geelong’s Youth Parliament team aims to influence state legislation
A team of passionate young leaders has been selected to represent Geelong at the Victorian Youth Parliament and is currently drafting a Bill on a state-based issue important to young people.

World Problems: a journey through memory
A VCE Drama playlist 2024 performance, World Problems, presented by Melbourne Theatre Company, will be performed at the Potato Shed 1pm and 7pm Wednesday 5 June.