Our featured news, community updates and media releases.

Kinder applications now open as Meli announced to run Yirrama Community Hub
Parents and caregivers can now apply for three and four-year-old kindergarten places, following the appointment of Meli Kindergarten Services to operate our new community facility in Charlemont.

Dhilpamarna Auditorium celebrates culture, community at Norlane ARC
The coming together of hands and people has inspired the new name of the Norlane Aquatic and Recreation Centre (ARC) auditorium.

All In for National Reconciliation Week 2026
We’re encouraging community members of all backgrounds to reflect on how they can do their bit for Reconciliation in Greater Geelong at upcoming National Reconciliation Week events.
Warning on fake parking tickets
We are warning residents to double-check their parking fines following the discovery of fraudulent parking tickets being used within the municipality.

Avalon Beach Boat Ramp upgrade
Better Boating Victoria has commissioned an upgrade of the Avalon Beach Boat Ramp, requiring the closure of the ramp to allow construction to take place.
Invitation to review cat curfew
The City of Greater Geelong is welcoming community feedback on a review of cat curfews within the municipality.

Opportunities emerge as changeroom developments are unveiled
The redevelopment of the Shell Reserve changerooms to feature modern, gender-neutral and accessible facilities will support future participation growth in football, netball, and cricket at Corio Community Sports Club.
Smart support for Flying-fox colony
The City of Greater Geelong will install smart irrigation infrastructure in Geelong’s Eastern Park in the coming months to assist in reducing heat stress deaths within our Grey-headed Flying-fox colony.
Acrobatic, high-energy comedy leaps into the Potato Shed
Celebrated Australian performance troupe Circus Trick Tease is promising to have the adrenaline pumping as it brings its latest show, ‘WERK IT’ to Drysdale’s Potato Shed on July 22.

Melbourne-based designer wins We the Makers Sustainable Fashion Prize 2023
Melbourne-based designer, Canwen Zho is the winner of the $10,000 We the Makers Sustainable Fashion Prize 2023.

Apprenticeship and Traineeship Forum proves a hit
Aspiring apprentices and trainees were among those to benefit as the City of Greater Geelong joined forces with the Gordon (Workforce Australia Local Jobs, Skilling the Bay) in hosting a forum aimed at building connections between individuals and businesses across Geelong.
Grand farewell for Waterworld
The Greater Geelong community is invited to join a free farewell celebration for Waterworld, before the iconic Norlane aquatic and leisure centre closes its doors for the final time.
Queens Park Golf Course re-opened to public
Queens Park Golf Course has re-opened to the public following the installation of Clublinks Management as temporary operator.
Geelong event to support responsible smart tech
Smart technology and urban innovation specialists will come together in Geelong on Thursday 15 June.
Facilities boost for Lara’s sporting community
Lara’s sporting community has received a welcome addition to the town’s sporting precinct with the unveiling of a new, accessible, multi-sport and gender-neutral pavilion, adjoining two new netball and two redeveloped tennis courts.

Smart21 Community of 2023 recognition
The City and other innovative, future-focused organisations are celebrating Greater Geelong being named a Smart21 Community of 2023.
All libraries to stay open
Following discussions between the City of Greater Geelong and the Geelong Regional Library Corporation, the GRLC has committed not to close any libraries.
Budget impacts for City programs
The Greater Geelong community is invited to have its say on proposed funding changes to City of Greater Geelong-run programs and services.
Register now for free ‘The Heart – A Shared Journey’ event
The Greater Geelong community is invited to participate in a local forum discussing the Uluru Statement from the Heart.