Our featured news, community updates and media releases.

Kinder applications now open as Meli announced to run Yirrama Community Hub
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
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
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.
Grants to create clean technology and help our environment
The City of Greater Geelong has announced funding for three projects that use clean technology and support our move towards a circular economy where the impacts of production and consumption are reduced.

Sporting opportunities on the rise in St Leonards
Sporting opportunities look set to increase in the Bellarine Peninsula.
City asks for patience on grass maintenance
City of Greater Geelong crews are working hard to maintain grass, parklands, sporting grounds and other areas of vegetation following recent heavy rain.
Council endorses key coastal strategy
Council has endorsed a new 10-year strategy to enhance a key stretch of marine and coastal environments on the Bellarine Peninsula.
Councillors endorse Highton Village Urban Design Framework
Significant community benefits will be delivered for the Highton community, with City of Greater Geelong Councillors last night endorsing the Final Urban Design Framework for Highton Village.
Options to relocate bluestone cottage
City of Greater Geelong Councillors have noted the findings of an independent feasibility study into the relocation of a bluestone cottage from Barwon Heads Road.
Councillors to consider Highton Village Urban Design Framework
City of Greater Geelong Councillors will consider the Final Urban Design Framework (UDF) for Highton Village at Tuesday’s Council meeting, following five stages of community engagement over five years.

Make a splash and stay safe this spring and summer
Our region is blessed with some of the best beaches, rivers and pools in Australia, so it’s important for everyone to learn how to swim and to practice water safety.

Restoring the heartbeat of Norlane
The planned renewal of Labuan Square has been hailed as a win for the north. Norlane Community Initiatives Co-Director Simon Reeves believes the renewal will restore the community’s ‘heartbeat’.

2023 Youth Council nominations open
Nominations for the 2023 City of Greater Geelong Youth Council are now open.

Our thriving wetland reserve
A 500-hectare nature reserve we’re creating near Armstrong Creek has been recognised as one of Victoria’s best environmental projects.
Flood response update: Sunday 16 October
The City of Greater Geelong is continuing to work with authorities to monitor and respond to the flooding situation in our region.

More than just wool
National Wool Museum volunteer Pam Price has seen her favourite place transition from a working wool store to an exhibition space celebrating the story of Australian wool and the natural environment.

Adrenalin charged events are back!
Two popular, fast-paced major events book-end our exciting summer of events.

Construction of library and community hub underway
The Armstrong Creek community will soon welcome a new chapter in the region’s development with construction of the Armstrong Creek Library and Community Hub project underway.
Council to consider 2021-22 financial results
The Greater Geelong Council will hold a special meeting on Wednesday 12 October to consider the City’s financial results for the 2021-22 year.