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.

Grass slashing underway despite rain
The City of Greater Geelong’s mowing, slashing and roadside spraying programs are behind schedule due to recent and ongoing rain, but city crews are working hard to catch up as the ground begins to dry.

Reviewing Geelong’s Principal Bicycle Network
At last night’s Council meeting, City of Greater Geelong Councillors resolved to request that the Chief Executive Officer investigate a strategic review of the Principal Bicycle Network.

City responding to flood impacts
The City of Greater Geelong is working with authorities to respond as quickly as possible to the impacts of flooding across the region.

Take precautions on mosquitos
The City of Greater Geelong is urging community members to take precautions to minimise their risk of contracting the Buruli ulcer, which is also known as the Bairnsdale ulcer.

Tree-mendous climbers converge on Geelong
Arborists from across Victoria will converge on Geelong this weekend for the Victorian State Tree Climbing Championships.

Trent Sullivan elected to lead the Council
Councillor Trent Sullivan is Greater Geelong’s new Mayor, after he was elected unopposed by the Council at a meeting tonight at City Hall.

Flood repairs to take time
The City of Greater Geelong is asking for the community’s patience and understanding as it tackles the mammoth task of repairing flood damaged roads across the region.

Invitation to Plan for Nature
The City of Greater Geelong is preparing a plan to protect, restore and manage the region’s natural habitats by 2030 and is inviting residents to contribute to the conversation.

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.