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.

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.

Cat vaccine shortage impacts Council services
The City of Greater Geelong has made changes to its cat trapping services as the result of a nationwide cat vaccine shortage, due to production issues.

Eastern Park play space closed for maintenance
One of the City’s most popular play spaces, the Geelong Play Space, will be closed for routine maintenance on Monday and Tuesday, 4-5 December 2023.

Mercer, Gheringhap and Bayley streets rethink
The community has the opportunity to contribute to a draft masterplan that aims to progressively make the entire length of Mercer, Gheringhap and Bayley streets in central Geelong more inviting, accessible and green.

Wildlife Photographer of the Year Exhibition at National Wool Museum
Geelong residents have the opportunity to take in a world-renowned photography exhibition as Wildlife Photographer of the Year goes on display at the City’s National Wool Museum from Friday 8 December 2023.

Wurriki Nyal Civic Precinct earns 6-star green rating
The City of Greater Geelong’s Wurriki Nyal Civic Precinct has achieved a 6 Star Green Star Design & As Built v1.2 certified rating (the highest rating), by the Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA), making it one of the most sustainable local government buildings in the country.

City shows support for 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence
The City of Greater Geelong will demonstrate its commitment to a world where everyone is respected by supporting the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence, an international campaign beginning on 25 November 2023, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women.

Poa Banyul: State-of-the-art community hub opens
We are delighted to announce the official opening of the Poa Banyul Community Hub, a $13 million project located at 110-122 Unity Drive, Mount Duneed.

Leopold Tennis Pavilion redevelopment kicks off
The City of Greater Geelong is pleased to announce the commencement of the Leopold Tennis Pavilion Redevelopment project (Leopold Memorial Reserve, on the corner of Melaluka Rd and Bellarine Hwy), ushering in a new era of excellence for the local tennis community.