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.

Much-anticipated stage two of North Bellarine Aquatic Centre takes shape
Council, state, federal and community representatives have come together to tour construction activities of the North Bellarine Aquatic Centre stage two facilities and check on how the project is progressing.

St Leonards footpath mural gets students moving to school
The school gate just got a whole lot more colourful at St Leonards Primary School, with a vibrant new under-the-sea footpath mural inviting students to walk, ride, scoot and roll their way into the new year.

Making space for community groups at the Geelong City Market
A spot among the bustle of the Geelong City Market is up for grabs for community groups each Saturday.

Switch to 100 per cent digital parking
Coin payments at parking meters across central Geelong are being phased out from Monday 9 March as part of a shift to digital-only transactions.

City commences first stage of budget consultation
The City of Greater Geelong has opened the first stage of consultation for the upcoming 2026-27 Budget.

More than $1.25 million delivered to support community infrastructure
The City of Greater Geelong has awarded more than $1.25 million in Community Infrastructure Grants to support 18 community-led projects across the region.

National Wool Museum Showcases the Future of Fibre Art and Fashion
Interwoven: Fibre Art and Fashion on display at the National Wool Museum until 12 July, celebrates the universal language of textiles and the creative possibilities that emerge when contemporary artists explore fibre, fashion and form.

Appeal to protect rare Hooded Plover chicks on our coastline
The City is urging the community to help protect newly hatched Hooded Plover chicks on our local beaches.

New Hakea garden blooms through collaboration with The Gordon
The Geelong Botanic Gardens has partnered with horticulture students from The Gordon to design and establish a new Hakea garden.

Potential new marathon exchange program on the agenda as City hosts Izumiotsu De
Discussions about a new marathon exchange program to celebrate the Geelong Running Festival were on the agenda when the City of Greater Geelong welcomed a delegation from Izumiotsu, Japan, to Wurriki Nyal.

Get to know your Councillor: Rowan Story AM, RFD
Wallington grandfather, retired oral and maxillofacial surgeon, and SES volunteer Councillor Rowan Story loves life on the Bellarine. He enjoys the open spaces, big skies and wetlands.

Curtains up on the Bellarine Arts Centre 2026 season
The Bellarine’s much-loved performing arts precinct has stepped into a bold new era, with the Potato Shed officially unveiling its refreshed identity as the Bellarine Arts Centre (BAC) at the 2026 season launch on Friday 6 February.

Have your say on Rippleside Inclusive Playspace, a Livvi's Place
The community is invited to share their thoughts on the newly completed Rippleside Inclusive Playspace, a Livvi’s Place.

2026 community grants recipients announced
Funding totalling $772,131 has been awarded to 78 applicants in the latest round of community grants endorsed by Council.

Temporary closure of Drysdale pool to fast-track indoor facility construction
The 50m outdoor pool at the North Bellarine Aquatic Centre (NBAC) is set to close temporarily to allow for works to progress on the indoor swimming pools and recreation facility.

Quick Response Grants to boost 2026 community events
Applications are now open for the Community Events Quick Response Grants, providing support for public events with external bidding deadlines, needing early funding approval, or responding to emerging community needs.