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.

Triple Finalist in 2023 MAV Technology Awards
The City of Greater Geelong has been named as a 2023 Finalist for three MAV Technology Awards for Excellence.

Council meets its first financial test
The City of Greater Geelong is poised to achieve a break even budget result in 2022-23, having worked hard to recover its budget position during the second half of the financial year.

North Bellarine Aquatic Centre Stage Two designs approved
The City of Greater Geelong Council has approved Stage Two concept designs for a state-of-the-art indoor aquatic centre at the North Bellarine Aquatic Centre in Drysdale.

Limeburners Point Boat Harbour - parking and jetty upgrade
Works are commencing on the upgrade of the overflow carparking area at the boat harbour.

Local Government Community Satisfaction Survey results 2023
Results of the annual Local Government Community Satisfaction Survey have been released, showing positive results and areas for improvement for the City of Greater Geelong.

New lights for Bell Park Sports Club
A $397,000 lighting upgrade at Bell Park Sports Club is complete, allowing the Batesford-based soccer club to increase playing and training opportunities for its growing membership base.

Report to Council on delegation opportunities
Council will consider a report at Tuesday’s council meeting that recommends the Mayor attend the annual UNESCO Creative Cities Network conference in Istanbul, Türkiye and other international delegate opportunities in September.

Geelong region attracts international attention
Greater Geelong is making waves overseas as we position ourselves on the world stage as a Clever and Creative city-region.

Cancellation of the 2026 Commonwealth Games
The following can be attributed to Greater Geelong Mayor Trent Sullivan:

City welcomes 82 new citizens at City Hall
The City of Greater Geelong has welcomed 82 new Australian citizens to our region’s thriving multicultural community across two ceremonies at City Hall on Monday night.

Drivers reminded to drive safely around school crossings
Community, children and crossing supervisors are witnessing an increase in dangerous driving at pedestrian crossings across Geelong.

Greater Geelong Mayor supports CALD community First Nations’ experience
Greater Geelong Mayor Trent Sullivan has welcomed the opportunity to join youngsters from the region’s CALD (Culturally and Linguistically Diverse) community as they learnt about Australia’s First Nations culture as part of NAIDOC Week at Narana Aboriginal Cultural Centre.

First Nations artists tell important stories through eye catching designs
The artwork of eight First Nations artists has been selected to feature on seven NBN boxes around the Geelong region.

City programs receive welcome boost
The City of Greater Geelong has welcomed the potential for increased programming at Geelong West Neighbourhood House and Geelong Rainbow Inc. following recent renovations to the Autumn Street centre.

Council releases Community Engagement Policy Impact Report 2022-2023
The City of Greater Geelong’s Community Engagement Policy Report was last night presented to Council.

Shopping at whole foods stores
To support residents this Plastic Free July we have created a beginners' guide to shopping at your local whole foods store.