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Geelong makes case for Special Economic Zone pilot, following Ireland and China
23 July 2026
Central Geelong is calling for a special approach.
Australia’s biggest single-day music festival calls Geelong its Victorian home
22 July 2026
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
22 July 2026
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.
Grand farewell for Waterworld
6 June 2023
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
6 June 2023
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
1 June 2023
Smart technology and urban innovation specialists will come together in Geelong on Thursday 15 June.
Facilities boost for Lara’s sporting community
26 May 2023
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
23 May 2023
The City and other innovative, future-focused organisations are celebrating Greater Geelong being named a Smart21 Community of 2023.
All libraries to stay open
19 May 2023
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
18 May 2023
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
18 May 2023
The Greater Geelong community is invited to participate in a local forum discussing the Uluru Statement from the Heart.
City invites views on future of Belmont Dog Park
17 May 2023
Belmont Dog Park users are being invited to share their views on the preferred surface for the popular canine play space moving into the future.
City partners in Apprenticeship and Traineeship Support Forum
17 May 2023
The City of Greater Geelong will partner with the Gordon (Workforce Australia Local Jobs, Skilling the Bay) in hosting a forum aimed at boosting an interest in apprenticeships across the Geelong region.
Geelong declared a Tree City of the world
17 May 2023
The City of Greater Geelong has been officially recognised as a Tree City of the World by the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation.
The City celebrates First Nations artwork on NBN Boxes
16 May 2023
Artwork by local First Nations people is being celebrated on NBN boxes in Greater Geelong.
First Nations NBN Box Design Commission Expression of Interest
15 May 2023
The City of Greater Geelong warmly invites First Nations artists living in the Greater Geelong region to propose designs for a series of NBN Boxes across our City.
Statement regarding local libraries
13 May 2023
The City of Greater Geelong does not support the closure of any libraries.
Northern Aquatic and Community Hub reaches halfway
12 May 2023
Construction of the $65.6 million Northern Aquatic and Community Hub in Norlane has now passed 50 per cent complete.
City implements redesigned structure
10 May 2023
The City of Greater Geelong has implemented changes aimed at improving how the organisation serves the community while remaining financially sustainable.
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