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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.

North Bellarine Aquatic Centre set to open to public
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Mark your calendars for Sunday 8 October as we invite the community to our Botanic Gardens Open Day.

City named one of Australia and New Zealand’s most innovative
The City of Greater Geelong has been recognised for its use of smart technologies to make the region more resilient to climate change by making a national list for innovation.

Discover how you can make a difference in Geelong's ecosystems!
The Geelong Nature Festival presents ‘Our Waterway Backyard’ at Deakin University, Waurn Ponds Campus.

Step closer to a connected and sustainable Marshall neighbourhood
The Marshall Precinct Structure Plan (PSP) was adopted at last night’s Council meeting, paving the way for the creation of a well-connected and attractive neighbourhood only seven kilometres from central Geelong.

Lara Recreation Reserve Masterplan Stage Two: transformation underway
The Lara community is in for an exciting transformation of its recreational landscape with the commencement of Stage Two of the Lara Recreation Reserve Masterplan.

Council takes the trail to Drysdale
Greater Geelong Council will meet in Drysdale next week, as part of a commitment to take meetings to different sections of the community.

L2P extension keeps learners in the drivers’ seat
Learner drivers across Greater Geelong, without access to a supervising driver or appropriate vehicle, stand to benefit from a contract renewal of the City of Greater Geelong’s TAC L2P driver education program through to 30 June 2024.

2024 Geelong Calendar photography finalists
The City is proud to announce the winners of the 2024 Geelong Wall Calendar Competition.

Discover the Beauty of Nature at Sparrovale Wetland Reserve - Ngubitj yoorree
We are pleased to announce the opening of section one at Sparrovale Wetland Reserve Ngubitj yoorree, the City’s newest nature reserve in Charlemont.