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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.

Aunty Pat Anderson headlines First Nation knowledge sharing forums
Greater Geelong residents are invited to join Elders, First Nation Leaders, MPs and Allies as Aunty Pat Anderson AO visits our region for ‘The Heart II – A Shared Journey’ hosted by the City of Greater Geelong and Wathaurong Aboriginal Cooperative.

City wins technology award
The City has been recognised for its pioneering use of innovative technology to enhance and uplift its Smart City projects with a 2023 MAV Technology Award for Excellence.

Nominations open for Awards for People with Disability
Nominations for the Geelong Awards for People with Disability have opened, celebrating people with disability in Greater Geelong who are doing outstanding work in advocacy, leadership, employment and empowering others.

Breeding season for native birds brings increased swooping risks
Breeding season for swooping native birds has begun and is expected to continue until the middle of November.

Uplifting improvisation heads to the Potato Shed
Finding joy in every opportunity becomes the focus as the hybrid scripted/improvised one-woman show Every Brilliant Thing takes centre stage at Drysdale’s Potato Shed through September.

3D model enhancements of Greater Geelong for public use
A $40,000 state government grant will be used to enhance our region's 3D model with the aim of improving the digital planning experience for the City’s planners, architects, developers and the broader community.

Short-term closure of Landy Field for track repairs
Geelong’s John Landy Athletics Field will be closed for one week as track repairs are carried out in preparation for the rapidly approaching athletics season.

Norlane’s upgraded Labuan Square officially opens
A streetscape upgrade to Labuan Square in Norlane is now complete, making it a great place for friends, family, and children to come together.

Increased opening hours for popular Geelong landmark
Greater Geelong residents and tourists alike will have increased access to Geelong’s historic Waterfront Carousel following a change in opening times to align with summer hours.

Anakie Reserve social rooms redevelopment complete
A $2.85 million upgrade to the Anakie Recreation Reserve is now complete, providing new social rooms and facilities for users of the sporting fields and the entire community.

City promotes hands-on learning for apprentices in rose pruning
The City of Greater Geelong has partnered with The Gordon to provide hands-on learning opportunities for the City's first to fourth year apprentices and the TAFE's horticulture students.

Geelong Sustainability Electric Homes Program leads way to clean energy future
Last night, Councillor Peter Murrihy joined community environment group, Geelong Sustainability, at the Geelong Library & Heritage Centrefor an official community launch of the Electric Homes Program.

Playground renewal set to begin
The City of Greater Geelong is set to begin its local playground renewal process with work beginning on Belmont’s Francis Reserve, Highton’s Gwyther Reserve, Leopold’s Lubeck Reserve and Moolap Reserve in the City’s east, this month.

Tim Hill Reserve upgrade complete
A $393,000 upgrade at Tim Hill Reserve in Highton is complete, delivering fully automated field-wide irrigation, rotunda, new synthetic cricket wicket, AFL wicket cover and AFL goal posts.

Community unites to plant thousands of trees for greener future
Around 350 local residents have joined forces to plant more than 3,000 trees for National Tree Day at a free City of Greater Geelong-run community event in Lara on Sunday 30 July 2023.

City invites input into Access and Inclusion Action Plan
Greater Geelong residents are invited to play their part in creating a more accessible, inclusive, and welcoming community by helping shape the City of Greater Geelong’s new Access and Inclusion Action Plan 2024-2028.