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Geelong makes case for Special Economic Zone pilot, following Ireland and China
23 July 2026
Central Geelong is calling for a special approach.
Australia’s biggest single-day music festival calls Geelong its Victorian home
22 July 2026
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
22 July 2026
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.
Belmont Dog Park re-opens to furry friends
12 January 2023
Dog owners and their four-legged friends are set to descend on Belmont Dog Park, with the centre re-opening following significant remediation work.
Climate change challenge takes centre stage
8 January 2023
The challenges arising from our current climate crisis and loss of seasons will confront Greater Geelong residents as the award-winning performance ‘The End of Winter’ takes centre stage at Drysdale’s Potato Shed on Saturday 19 August 2023.
City moves to process food waste locally
5 January 2023
Geelong is set to process more food waste locally after the addition of two in-vessel HotRot composting units at the City of Greater Geelong’s Anakie Organics Processing Facility.
Improved movement thanks to shared path connections and crossings
5 January 2023
Pedestrians, cyclists and other active users looking to make the most of the warmer weather stand to benefit from improved shared path connections in East Geelong, Lara and Corio.
Clifton Springs Boat Harbour - shallow entrance at low tides
4 January 2023
Vessel operators are warned that the entrance to the Clifton Springs Boat Harbour (CSBH) may be shallow at low tides and restricted by seagrass wrack.
Pontoon replacements provide a boost for boating enthusiasts
4 January 2023
The Ocean Grove’s Guthridge Street Boat Ramp has been upgraded to improve the functionality of the piles and pontoons for the region’s boating enthusiasts.
Rippleside Jetty upgrade
4 January 2023
The decking, balustrade and lighting works on the Rippleside Jetty, Drumcondra, are complete. The jetty is again open for public use and enjoyment.
City prepared for influx of visitors to Eastern Beach
23 December 2022
We have are preparing for the more than 10,000 people a day to visit the Eastern Beach area this Christmas and New Year period.
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.
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