Our featured news, community updates and media releases.

Linda McGill Aquatic Centre to open its doors to swimmers again
We’re excited to announce that the 50m outdoor pool at the Linda McGill Aquatic Centre* is reopening on Monday 19 October.

Warrnambool train could reconnect Geelong and Werribee by rail
City of Greater Geelong and Wyndham City councils are calling on the Victorian Government to immediately trial a direct rail connection between Geelong and Werribee by rerouting existing Warrnambool services through Werribee.

New home for designers and creatives unveiled
Our region now has a permanent space for designers, creatives, businesses and industry to connect, explore design-led innovation together and showcase their work in the heart of Geelong.

New Councillor elected to Brownbill Ward
Greater Geelong Council has welcomed its newest councillor, with Melissa Cadwell elected Monday following a countback conducted by the Victorian Electoral Commission (VEC).

Wurriki Nyal opens doors to the community
Community members will have the opportunity to explore Wurriki Nyal, Greater Geelong’s new Civic Precinct, during an open day on Saturday 18 February 2023.

Belmont Dog Park re-opens to furry friends
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.

Work begins on Barwon Heads Bowling Club pavilion
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
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.

Consistent dog orders for Ocean Grove and Barwon Coast
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.