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 invites input into Aldershot Reserve Playground Renewal
The City of Greater Geelong is inviting residents to share their ideas for the renewal of Aldershot Reserve in St Albans Park.

City celebrates Community Leadership Program graduates
The City of Greater Geelong has celebrated the completion of its 2023 Community Leadership Program with 17 participants acknowledged by Mayor Trent Sullivan at yesterday’s graduation ceremony.

Provenir triumphs at the 2023 Geelong Business Excellence Awards
We are thrilled to congratulate Provenir for securing the highly esteemed Regional Business Award, at the 2023 Geelong Business Excellence Awards.

Centre grand opening just in time for an epic summer season
The North Bellarine Aquatic Centre (Stage One), with its newly constructed outdoor pool, has been officially opened by Member for Corangamite, Libby Coker and Mayor Trent Sullivan.

Celebration of region’s unique biodiversity
The Geelong Nature Festival has wrapped up after a huge six weeks of events attended by more than 1,700 community members.

Call for Community Leadership Program participants
Residents interested in making a difference in the Geelong community are being encouraged to enrol in the City of Greater Geelong Community Leadership Program, beginning 13 March 2024.

Geelong Youth join forces for Respect Cup
Year 9 school students from across The City of Greater Geelong have joined forces with young people from Colac Otway and Surf Coast Shires to say ‘no’ to gender-based violence by participating in the Barwon Respect Cup.

Queens Park Playground closed for maintenance works
The City of Greater Geelong wishes to advise that the Queens Park Playground, at 150 Queens Park Rd Highton, will be closed for four days as urgent maintenance work is completed.

Geelong’s iconic Floating Christmas Tree set to grace Corio Bay once again!
It's that wonderful time of the year, and Geelong is getting ready to usher in the festive season in grand style as our beloved Floating Christmas Tree made its grand return to Corio Bay this morning.

Vape and smoke-free zones among priorities for Youth Council
An update and increase in signage across Greater Geelong identifying vape and smoke-free zones is among recommendations identified by the City of Greater Geelong’s Youth Council in its third report for 2023.

Geelong City LED lighting and smart control technology upgrade
The roll out of energy-efficient LED lighting and Smart Control Technology continues as the City of Greater Geelong nears closer to completing one of the largest smart street light upgrades in Victoria.

Drysdale Town Square and CCTV project
Drysdale Town Square and park’s $1.3 million transformative upgrade brings community together, seamlessly integrating with the state-of-the-art Boronggook Drysdale Library.

Live music at the forefront in Geelong region
We’re proud to announce our Live and Local program, designed to showcase, support and celebrate the unique mix of local musicians and bands in our region.

A Decade Among Trees
Meet Leigh, an arborist whose office isn't confined by walls, but high up in Geelong's tree canopy.

Annual Report 2022-2023 goes to Council
Council will consider the City of Greater Geelong’s Annual Report for the 2022-23 financial year at next Tuesday’s meeting.

Beloved Frank Costa AO celebrated in bronze
With contributions from the Costa family, Rory Costelloe and the Geelong Football Club, we've funded a permanent tribute that will eventually call central Geelong home.