Our featured news, community updates and media releases.

Linda McGill Aquatic Centre to open its doors to swimmers again
We’re excited to announce that the 50m outdoor pool at the Linda McGill Aquatic Centre* is reopening on Monday 19 October.

Warrnambool train could reconnect Geelong and Werribee by rail
City of Greater Geelong and Wyndham City councils are calling on the Victorian Government to immediately trial a direct rail connection between Geelong and Werribee by rerouting existing Warrnambool services through Werribee.

New home for designers and creatives unveiled
Our region now has a permanent space for designers, creatives, businesses and industry to connect, explore design-led innovation together and showcase their work in the heart of Geelong.

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.

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.