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Kinder applications now open as Meli announced to run Yirrama Community Hub
3 June 2026
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
2 June 2026
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
27 May 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.
Civic Centre Car Park sells at auction
22 December 2022
The Civic Centre Car Park on Gheringhap Street has sold at auction for a price of $22.6 million.
Civic Centre Car Park sells at auction
21 December 2022
The Civic Centre Car Park on Gheringhap Street has sold at auction for a price of $22.6 million.
Vacancy within Greater Geelong City Council
21 December 2022
The Victorian Electoral Commission has advised that a countback to fill an extraordinary vacancy within the Greater Geelong City Council will take place on Monday 23 January 2023.
Share your feedback on Ramblers Road foreshore
16 December 2022
The City of Greater Geelong is seeking public feedback in developing a Master Plan for the management of Ramblers Road foreshore in Portarlington.
Work begins on Barwon Heads Bowling Club pavilion
16 December 2022
Compliant and accessible social, spectator and storage facilities will provide cause for celebration for lawn bowlers in Barwon Heads as work begins on the new Bowling Club pavilion.
Green light for development of Precinct Structure Plans
15 December 2022
Council has endorsed a program for 2023-2024 that maps out the delivery of Precinct Structure Plans for the City’s Northern and Western Geelong Growth Areas.
New funding for climate change action
15 December 2022
The City of Greater Geelong has announced $100,000 in funding for the inaugural round of the Climate Change Partnerships grants.
Consistent dog orders for Ocean Grove and Barwon Coast
14 December 2022
Following careful consideration of community feedback, the City of Greater Geelong Council has resolved to progress ongoing orders for a dog-free area at Ocean Grove Main Beach.
Long-term strategic vision for Avalon Corridor
14 December 2022
The Avalon Corridor Strategy has been adopted, with Council requesting that the Minister for Planning implement the final strategy into the Greater Geelong Planning Scheme.
Milestone reached on North Bellarine pool
14 December 2022
Building works are now 50 per cent complete on the first stage of the North Bellarine Aquatic Centre in Drysdale.
Community groups share in $690,000 in grants
12 December 2022
A total of 118 local clubs and organisations will share in more than $690,000 in funding through a range of grants awarded as part of Council’s 2022-23 Community Grants program.
One year since City switched to renewables
12 December 2022
Greater Geelong is one of 51 Victorian Councils that has slashed its energy bills over the last year by switching to renewable energy through the Victorian Energy Collaboration (VECO).
City invites input into Multicultural Action Plan development
8 December 2022
The City of Greater Geelong is inviting the involvement of community members as it looks to update its Multicultural Action Plan for 2023-2024.
City seeks input into plans for significant shared trails
8 December 2022
We are seeking input from the community and user groups to help improve two of the region’s significant shared trails.
Australian photographers shine at Wildlife Photographer of The Year Awards, London
5 December 2022
The National Wool Museum is excited to be the exclusive Victorian home of the much-loved Wildlife Photographer of the Year 58 from the Natural History Museum London.
Geelong Awards for People with Disability winners announced
3 December 2022
Three inspiring members of the local community have been recognised for their achievements through the 2022 Geelong Awards for People with Disability.
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