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.

Geelong Sustainability Electric Homes Program leads way to clean energy future
Last night, Councillor Peter Murrihy joined community environment group, Geelong Sustainability, at the Geelong Library & Heritage Centrefor an official community launch of the Electric Homes Program.

Playground renewal set to begin
The City of Greater Geelong is set to begin its local playground renewal process with work beginning on Belmont’s Francis Reserve, Highton’s Gwyther Reserve, Leopold’s Lubeck Reserve and Moolap Reserve in the City’s east, this month.

Tim Hill Reserve upgrade complete
A $393,000 upgrade at Tim Hill Reserve in Highton is complete, delivering fully automated field-wide irrigation, rotunda, new synthetic cricket wicket, AFL wicket cover and AFL goal posts.

Community unites to plant thousands of trees for greener future
Around 350 local residents have joined forces to plant more than 3,000 trees for National Tree Day at a free City of Greater Geelong-run community event in Lara on Sunday 30 July 2023.

Triple Finalist in 2023 MAV Technology Awards
The City of Greater Geelong has been named as a 2023 Finalist for three MAV Technology Awards for Excellence.

Council meets its first financial test
The City of Greater Geelong is poised to achieve a break even budget result in 2022-23, having worked hard to recover its budget position during the second half of the financial year.

North Bellarine Aquatic Centre Stage Two designs approved
The City of Greater Geelong Council has approved Stage Two concept designs for a state-of-the-art indoor aquatic centre at the North Bellarine Aquatic Centre in Drysdale.

Limeburners Point Boat Harbour - parking and jetty upgrade
Works are commencing on the upgrade of the overflow carparking area at the boat harbour.

Local Government Community Satisfaction Survey results 2023
Results of the annual Local Government Community Satisfaction Survey have been released, showing positive results and areas for improvement for the City of Greater Geelong.

New lights for Bell Park Sports Club
A $397,000 lighting upgrade at Bell Park Sports Club is complete, allowing the Batesford-based soccer club to increase playing and training opportunities for its growing membership base.

Report to Council on delegation opportunities
Council will consider a report at Tuesday’s council meeting that recommends the Mayor attend the annual UNESCO Creative Cities Network conference in Istanbul, Türkiye and other international delegate opportunities in September.

Geelong region attracts international attention
Greater Geelong is making waves overseas as we position ourselves on the world stage as a Clever and Creative city-region.

Cancellation of the 2026 Commonwealth Games
The following can be attributed to Greater Geelong Mayor Trent Sullivan:

City welcomes 82 new citizens at City Hall
The City of Greater Geelong has welcomed 82 new Australian citizens to our region’s thriving multicultural community across two ceremonies at City Hall on Monday night.

Drivers reminded to drive safely around school crossings
Community, children and crossing supervisors are witnessing an increase in dangerous driving at pedestrian crossings across Geelong.

Greater Geelong Mayor supports CALD community First Nations’ experience
Greater Geelong Mayor Trent Sullivan has welcomed the opportunity to join youngsters from the region’s CALD (Culturally and Linguistically Diverse) community as they learnt about Australia’s First Nations culture as part of NAIDOC Week at Narana Aboriginal Cultural Centre.