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.

Long-term strategic vision for Avalon Corridor
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Three inspiring members of the local community have been recognised for their achievements through the 2022 Geelong Awards for People with Disability.

Cruise passengers cycle the region and enjoy the sights
Councillor Peter Murrihy has presented Captain Pedro Montes Pinto of the Star Breeze cruise ship with a commemorative plaque designed by Wathaurong Glass, to welcome 300 passengers and 190 crew members to Greater Geelong.

Community advisory panel for new Aquatic Centre
Greater Geelong residents are invited to apply for a position on the new Community Advisory Panel that will help identify several design options for the second stage of the North Bellarine Aquatic Centre in Drysdale.

City shows support for 16 Days of Activism
The City of Greater Geelong will demonstrate its commitment to stamping out gender-based violence by supporting the 16 Days of Activism, an international campaign beginning on November 25, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women.

Council adopts Indented Head Woodland Nature Reserve Master Plan
Greater Geelong Council has taken an important step to protect a unique part of the Indented Head region voting to adopt the Indented Head Woodland Nature Reserve Master Plan.

Organisations encouraged to welcome young people on board
Young people across Greater Geelong can again learn what it takes to sit at board management level, thanks to the City of Greater Geelong’s ‘Youth on Board’ initiative.

Share your feedback on Kardinia Park
The City of Greater Geelong is inviting feedback from the community and stakeholders to help create a new Master Plan for Kardinia Park, cementing the park’s status as Geelong’s premier sport and recreation destination.

City to exit golf course operation
The City of Greater Geelong will exit out of direct operation of golf facilities, following the endorsement by Council of a new Golf Facilities Strategy during its November 2022 meeting.

Community panel to help design Ocean Grove ride centre
The City of Greater Geelong will form a reference group of community members to help shape the detailed designs for a proposed district ride centre in Ocean Grove.