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.

New year, new business
Community members considering taking the next step this year by starting their own small business in Greater Geelong are encouraged to seek free support from the City.

Big summer of sailing continues to propel Geelong onto the global stage
Following the resounding success of the Festival of Sails, the Royal Geelong Yacht Club is set to host two more prestigious sailing events that will once again put Geelong in the international spotlight.

Sustainability boost with $50,000 in Clean Economy Grants awarded
Two local businesses can now get their innovative projects off the ground and contributing to our circular economy, after receiving Clean Economy Grants from the City of Greater Geelong.

Geelong Design Week exhibition Deakin project wins prestigious international award
The City of Greater Geelong congratulates Deakin University, whose groundbreaking exhibition, 'Perpetual Pigments: Sustainable Colour Continuous Culture,' has emerged victorious at the prestigious Anthem Awards in New York, winning gold in its category.

Appeal to help protect endangered Grey-headed Flying-foxes
There has been a concerning increase in the number of Grey-headed Flying-foxes in Eastern Park requiring care this season, with around 200 succumbing to malnutrition and falling from their roost trees.

Less than a week left to delight in Floating Christmas Tree
This Sunday 7 January 2024 will be the last chance to see our iconic Floating Christmas Tree in action before it is dismantled and put back into storage.

Final days to help shape the future of central Geelong’s Market Square Quarter
There are less than two weeks for community members to share their insights and ideas about the Draft Market Square Quarter Masterplan.

Young Minds Unite in the Co-design of a Vibrant Youth Hub in Central Geelong
The co-design process for a Youth Hub in central Geelong is well underway with the recently elected 2024 Youth Council contributing their feedback.

2024 Youth Council announced
Twelve young people passionate about making a difference in the community were inducted into the 2024 Youth Council on Wednesday.

New project gets tails wagging at Aldershot Reserve
The City of Greater Geelong will build a fenced dog park at Aldershot Reserve in St Albans Park with the help of funding from the Australian Government.

Eastern Park Play Space to temporarily close for routine maintenance
One of the City’s most popular play spaces, the Eastern Park Play Space, will be closed for routine maintenance on Tuesday 6 February.

Jobfind sponsors fleet vehicle as Council celebrates 15 years of TAC L2P program
Local employment service Jobfind has generously sponsored a fleet vehicle in the Transport Accident Commission (TAC) L2P Program.

Showcase Greater Geelong with a smile
The City is seeking friendly and helpful community members who are interested in becoming a tourism volunteer.

New aquatic and community centre ready to make a splash in Norlane
Construction of the Northern Aquatic and Community Hub in Norlane is complete, paving the way for the highly anticipated facility to open on 19 February.

Temporary change to Geelong Resource Recovery Centre drop-offs
The Geelong Resource Recovery Centre will temporarily stop accepting garden organics, soil and rubble from 1 February, to allow part of the facility to close for upgrade works.

City's $500,000 Bus Shelter Renewal Program enhancements
In its ongoing commitment to enhance public transportation infrastructure, the City of Greater Geelong invested $500,000 in the 2022/23 Bus Shelter Renewal Program. This initiative aimed at improving eight bus shelters strategically located across the region.