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.

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.

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.

City invites views on future of Belmont Dog Park
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
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
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
Artwork by local First Nations people is being celebrated on NBN boxes in Greater Geelong.

First Nations NBN Box Design Commission Expression of Interest
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.