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.

Geelong Botanic Gardens welcomes spring, and a new water feature
Works have finished on a new water feature within the conservatory at the Geelong Botanic Gardens in time for the influx of visitors, as spring brings new life to the Gardens.

City launches Gender Equality Action Plan
The City of Greater Geelong has celebrated its ongoing commitment to improving outcomes for women and gender diverse people with the launch of its Gender Equality Action Plan.
Gallery expansion could deliver for Geelong
The City of Greater Geelong and Geelong Gallery are seeking support to proceed to detailed design and advanced planning for a significant expansion of the Gallery into City Hall and the adjoining conference centre.

Work begins on fibre rollout to The Bellarine
A partnership between the City of Greater Geelong, Deakin University and Australia’s Academic and Research Network (AARNet) is delivering high-speed internet to community, education, and research facilities on The Bellarine.

Community input welcomed into the future of Whittington Link
The City of Greater Geelong is inviting input as it undertakes a project to shape the future of the Whittington Link social infrastructure.
Scam alert - 'lifestyle survey'
Community members have made us aware of a caller claiming to be conducting a lifestyle survey on behalf of the City of Greater Geelong. They are asking questions about income and home ownership. We are not conducting a survey of this kind.
Help protect our beach nesting birds
The region’s beach nesting birds have begun breeding and seasonal dog regulations are now in place to better protect the birds during this vulnerable period.
City joins local partners in Regional Renewable Organics Network
Barwon Water and four local councils are joining forces to transform organic waste into high value products for agriculture and at the same time generate renewable energy in a big step forward for the circular economy in Victoria.

Major employers - Barwon Region 2022
We have published a list of major employers in the Barwon region.
Wadawurrung Scarred Tree finds a new home
At the request of Wadawurrung Traditional Owners, a culturally significant scarred tree that was in a fragile and deteriorating state has been conserved and moved to Wurriki Nyal, to stand at the heart of Greater Geelong’s new Civic Precinct.

Increased opportunities emerge as Osborne Park lights up
Extended hours for play and training, enhanced participation, along with increased opportunity for social cohesion are among the expected benefits as the City of Greater Geelong partners with the Victorian Government in hitting the switch on floodlighting at Osborne Park.

Lights shine brightly in Norlane
The future looks bright at Corio Bay Sports Club with the installation of lighting at the Cobras’ home base Evans Reserve set to drive participation in soccer across Norlane.
Boronggook Drysdale Library gets tick of approval for new name of Bellarine facility
The new library in Drysdale will be known as the Boronggook Drysdale Library after Council voted to approve the official naming of the facility on Tuesday night.
Council adopts Governance Rules and Public Question and Submission Time Policy
Council has adopted the Governance Rules and Public Question and Submission Time Policy following a period of community engagement.
Mount Duneed Community Hub name to recognise Aboriginal heritage
Council last night approved the naming of a new community facility as ‘Poa Banyal Mount Duneed Community Hub’, in recognition of our region’s Aboriginal heritage.
Council establishes voice for LGBTQIA+ community
The Greater Geelong Council has strengthened its commitment to better support and engage with the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex and Asexual (LGBTQIA+) community by establishing an advisory committee.