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.
Drysdale Customer Service Centre relocating to exciting new Boronggook Library
Drysdale’s Customer Service Centre is relocating from 18/20 Hancock St to the innovative new $9.15 million Boronggook (Bo-rong-gook) Drysdale Library - only a short 100m walk across the road at 10 Wyndham Street.
Awards celebrate Greater Geelong women making a difference
The extraordinary contributions and leadership roles of women in Greater Geelong were celebrated with the annual Women in Community Life Awards on Wednesday 8 March 2023, International Women’s Day.
City invites input into playground renewal
Residents are invited to have their say as the City of Greater Geelong renew nine playgrounds across the region.
City invites input into Sparrow Park renewal
Sparrow Park is being renewed and the City of Greater Geelong is inviting residents to have their say on the proposed plans.

Collaboration key to emissions reduction
A new approach to grant funding is driving action for climate change in Greater Geelong.

Favourite Places: Stead Park Hockey Ground
It’s the location of countless wins and losses, tough drills, and in-depth strategising. But most of all, Stead Park Hockey Ground is where lifelong friendships are made.

Garden classroom set for learning
A new education program launched by the Geelong Botanic Gardens is helping students connect the dots between nature and academic learning.

Meet the Locals: We are all in the same boat
A restoration project designed to bring a historic Montague Whaler back to its former glory is nearing completion.

Our home for the performing arts on the Bellarine
The Potato Shed Drysdale is a thriving multi-purpose performance space that connects the local community to the best in performing arts.

Table set for Geelong to be a foodie city
Our growing region is becoming a destination of choice for food lovers and producers.

Your say on local projects
Community engagement helps us to plan and make better decisions.
Boronggook Drysdale Library set to become town’s gathering place
A new $9.15 million library featuring an innovative circular design and green rooftop in Drysdale town centre is nearing completion.
Additional anti-dumping measures at Point Henry
The City of Greater Geelong is installing additional rock barriers to help prevent a repeat of illegal dumping at Point Henry.

We the Makers Sustainable Fashion Prize 2023
Calling all emerging fashion designers with a commitment to authentic design and sustainable practice.

Geelong Nature Festival highlights our coastal backyard in Portarlington
The Geelong Nature Festival is set to engage nature enthusiasts with an exciting day showcasing ‘Our Coastal Backyard’ in Portarlington.
Scam phone call alert
Community members have made us aware of someone calling residents claiming to be phoning on behalf of the City of Greater Geelong.