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Kinder applications now open as Meli announced to run Yirrama Community Hub
3 June 2026
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
2 June 2026
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
27 May 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.
Our top 10 playgrounds
20 October 2023
What’s your favourite playground within the boundaries of our Greater Geelong region?
Responsible pet ownership
20 October 2023
Our community continue to show a great fondness for their furry, four-legged friends with almost 33,000 registered dogs and more than 9,000 cats registered across our region.
Rolling out our newest skate park
20 October 2023
The revamped Waurn Ponds Skate Park is a game-changer for skaters.
Significant coup for Geelong region
20 October 2023
Decision set to strengthen our position as a major defence sector base in Australia.
National Wool Museum champions sustainable fashion during Geelong Design Week
18 October 2023
Geelong residents and visitors alike can discover the power of slow fashion through frantic making and rapid design by attending Fashion Disrupted at the National Wool Museum during Geelong Design Week.
New crossing in Highton
18 October 2023
A new raised crossing on Burdekin Drive in Highton is providing a safer crossing for school children and the community.
Spring into fun with Children’s Week activities
18 October 2023
Dazzling Dan the Magic Man and Bebop Circus with ‘Nicholas Ridiculous’ will be among a raft of entertainers when Kids Funfest launches Children’s Week 2023 at Leopold’s Memorial Park on Monday 23 October 2023.
Summer fun creates employment opportunities
18 October 2023
Greater Geelong residents gearing up for summer are invited to explore numerous job opportunities at any of the City’s seven aquatic centres.
North Bellarine Aquatic Centre set to open to public
11 October 2023
Bellarine Peninsula residents are preparing to make a splash with the North Bellarine Aquatic Centre set to open to the public at 6am on Wednesday 1 November 2023.
New community facilities for St Leonards foreshore
9 October 2023
The City of Greater Geelong will deliver new public facilities on the St Leonards foreshore with the help of funding from the Australian Government.
Goddesses jazz up Potato Shed
6 October 2023
Jazz fans can enjoy a nostalgic musical trip through a contemporary lens when Goddesses of Jazz pirouettes into the spotlight at Drysdale’s Potato Shed on Saturday 14 October 2023.
Potato Shed prepares to Rock and Roll
6 October 2023
Drysdale’s Potato Shed will pay tribute to Boogie Woogie and early Rock and Roll music when versatile funnyman Damon Smith take centre stage on Sunday 8 October.
Council notes Our Community Plan 2021-2025 quarterly report
5 October 2023
The City of Greater Geelong Council noted the Our Community Plan Quarterly Report for June 2023 at this week’s September council meeting.
Legendary rocker launches Geelong Seniors’ Program
5 October 2023
A rollicking performance from sixties pop icon Normie Rowe provided the ideal launching pad to a long list of events as a part of the Geelong Positive Ageing Program in conjunction with the Victorian Seniors Festival.
New bin colours coming to Greater Geelong
3 October 2023
Residents may notice bright red and lime green bins dotted around Greater Geelong’s streets, as the City begins its transition to Victorian bin standard colours.
Geelong Botanic Gardens Open Day
2 October 2023
Mark your calendars for Sunday 8 October as we invite the community to our Botanic Gardens Open Day.
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