Our featured news, community updates and media releases.

Kinder applications now open as Meli announced to run Yirrama Community Hub
Parents and caregivers can now apply for three and four-year-old kindergarten places, following the appointment of Meli Kindergarten Services to operate our new community facility in Charlemont.

Dhilpamarna Auditorium celebrates culture, community at Norlane ARC
The coming together of hands and people has inspired the new name of the Norlane Aquatic and Recreation Centre (ARC) auditorium.

All In for National Reconciliation Week 2026
We’re encouraging community members of all backgrounds to reflect on how they can do their bit for Reconciliation in Greater Geelong at upcoming National Reconciliation Week events.
St Leonards Skate Park upgrade project successfully completed
The construction works to enhance the St Leonards Skate Park have reached successful completion.

Potato Shed unveils 2024 season
The Potato Shed has launched the 2024 season line-up, showcasing an extraordinary array of theatre, dance, circus performances and music from local artists and touring companies.
Community invited to help name the ‘NACH’
The City of Greater Geelong is inviting the community to help choose a new name for the soon-to-be-completed Northern Aquatic and Community Hub (NACH) in Norlane.
Youth Council Advisory Committee delivers final report to Council
The City of Greater Geelong Youth Council Advisory Committee (Youth Council) has presented its final report to the Council for the year 2023, summarising a year of activities, accomplishments, and insightful discussions aimed at representing the voices and needs of local young people.

Ancient Grasstrees to be preserved
The City of Greater Geelong's Environment and Biodiversity Team, in collaboration with Themeda Ecology Pty Ltd, has undertaken a vital conservation effort to protect one of the Bellarine Peninsula's oldest living organisms, the Grasstrees of the Basin Reserve in Drysdale.
Sparrow Park playground set to close for renewal
Work is set to begin on the renewal of Sparrow Park with the playground and maze to close in early February 2024, for a period of up to eight weeks.
Dell Eco Reef wins international acclaim
The innovative modular units used in the City’s Dell Eco Reef project at Clifton Springs have been recognised with a prestigious international award.

City appoints Executive Leadership Team
The City of Greater Geelong has appointed four highly credentialed Executive Directors to lead its four new directorates under CEO Ali Wastie.

Permanent recognition for Frank Costa AO
A memorial celebrating the life and achievements of the late Frank Costa AO has been unveiled to his family, councillors, Cats representatives and community members on the corner of Ryrie and Moorabool streets
Waurn Ponds Hosts Neighbourhood Conversation
Residents across the region are invited to have their say on projects of interest when the City of Greater Geelong hosts its fourth Neighbourhood Conversation for the year.

City unveils Rainbow Crossing
The City of Greater Geelong has unveiled a permanent rainbow pedestrian crossing on Yarra Street, under the Westfield flyover, as a symbol of pride in the diversity of the region and a celebration of the LGBTQIA+ community.
People with Disability Awards announced
The City of Greater Geelong has marked International Day of People with Disability by naming its winners of the annual Awards for People with Disability.

Take your rubbish with you
This year you might notice signs around Geelong asking 'If you can, take your rubbish with you'. This request is for everyone, tourists and residents. And here's why.
Mayor invites Matildas to play in Geelong
Mayor Trent Sullivan has formally invited the Matildas to play their next Olympic qualifier in February in Geelong in front of the new stadium stand.
Mayor's statement regarding the Middle East
Mayor Trent Sullivan has made a statement on behalf of the Council regarding the war in the Middle East.
Revitalising the heart of Geelong
A bold vision to transform the Market Square Quarter at the heart of central Geelong proposes a pedestrian ‘Eat-Street’, an outdoor market and two new plazas designed in collaboration with Wadawurrung Traditional Owners.