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.

Cultural awareness in our region
Corinna Eccles’ everyday experience of Geelong provides on-going opportunities to reflect on her sense of belonging.

From our Botanic Gardens to Werribee Open Range Zoo
We're donating bamboo for the zoo animals to enjoy while maintaining our commitment to sustainability.

Have your say about local projects
Community engagement helps us to plan and make better decisions. Here's a quick update on some of the tops we recently sought feedback about.

Helping our communities with recycling
We've compiled a handy list to help you rethink, renew and recycle.

New thermal imaging cameras available to borrow
Would you like work out your home’s thermal performance to help you improve your energy efficiency?

Olive harvest brings community together
An Environmental Sustainability Grant has led to positive environmental outcomes and lasting community connections.

Our Botanic Gardens on show
National and international delegates visited our gardens for a day.

Our citizenship ceremonies
It doesn't matter where you're from or how long you've lived in Australia, any time is a great time to become an Australian citizen.

Our top 10 playgrounds
What’s your favourite playground within the boundaries of our Greater Geelong region?

Responsible pet ownership
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
The revamped Waurn Ponds Skate Park is a game-changer for skaters.

Significant coup for Geelong region
Decision set to strengthen our position as a major defence sector base in Australia.

National Wool Museum champions sustainable fashion during Geelong Design Week
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
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
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
Greater Geelong residents gearing up for summer are invited to explore numerous job opportunities at any of the City’s seven aquatic centres.