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.

A night with ABCs Hannah Moloney; presenting at Geelong Nature Festival Launch
The anticipation is building for the launch of the Geelong Nature Festival where attendees will be treated to a captivating presentation by none other than Hannah Moloney, Tasmanian presenter of ABC Television's Gardening Australia.

Belmont Dog Park set for remediation work
A combination of winter growing conditions, rain and heavy use of Belmont Dog Park Dog has led to the decision to fence off the central grassed area of the popular park from Thursday 11 May until late October 2023.

Emerging fashion designers recognised for innovation in design.
The City of Greater Geelong’s National Wool Museum announces 20 emerging designers shortlisted to win the We the Makers Sustainable Fashion Prize 2023.

The Secret arrives at Boronggook Drysdale Library
Community members are embracing the Bellarine Peninsula’s newly opened state-of-the-art Boronggook Drysdale Library, including a playable sculpture of an abstract female form installed near the entrance.

Boronggook Drysdale Library officially opened
A new $9.15 million public library featuring an innovative circular design, planted roofscape and an amphitheatre, is officially opened.

Construction underway on Beacon Point Shared Trail
Work to build a new shared trail at Beacon Point in Clifton Springs is underway.

Local community groups and organisations urged to act on positive ageing grants
Not for profit community groups and registered charitable organisations across Greater Geelong are being urged to apply for positive ageing grants with the closing date for submissions fast approaching.

Opportunities for growth as South Barwon Cricket Club unveil new training facilities
The ability to grow its junior and female cricket programs is among benefits to South Barwon Cricket Club following the unveiling of the Swans’ new turf and hard-wicket training nets at South Barwon Reserve on Friday.

Municipal-wide plan to deal with emergencies
Greater Geelong’s new Municipal Emergency Management Plan (MEMP) has been adopted by the Barwon South West Regional Emergency Management Planning Committee.

Recycling station at Wurriki Nyal expands
City of Greater Geelong residents can now recycle more items at Wurriki Nyal Civic Precinct during business hours – Monday to Friday between 9:00am and 5:00pm.

City of Greater Geelong to withdraw from G21
The Greater Geelong Council has voted to withdraw its membership of the G21 Geelong Region Alliance, effective April 2024.

City seeks input into Moorpanyal Park Master Plan
The City of Greater Geelong is inviting input from the community to assist in developing a Master Plan for North Shore’s Moorpanyal Park, located to the north of the Spirit of Tasmania’s new home at Corio Quay.

Council approves Armstrong Creek Town Centre Library name
The City of Greater Geelong Council has approved ‘Biyal-a Armstrong Creek Library’ as the traditional name of the new $21.864 million Armstrong Creek Library, reflecting the overall Armstrong Creek valley-scape and its watercourse as a place of many red gums’.

Mount Duneed Community Hub name revealed
The City of Greater Geelong has unveiled Poa Banyul Community Hub as the name of the community centre nearing completion at 110-122 Unity Drive, Mount Duneed.

New sustainable village for North Geelong
Council has adopted an amendment that will pave the way for the planned transformation of the former Geelong Saleyards, Gateways Support Services site and other adjoining undeveloped land in North Geelong.

Council releases proposed budget
The Greater Geelong Council has released its Proposed 2023-24 to 2026-27 Budget for community feedback.