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.

Preserving the You Yangs and Serendip Sanctuary
The City of Greater Geelong will advocate to the Victorian Government for a renewed focus on preserving and growing the environmental, tourism and community values of Serendip Sanctuary and the You Yangs Regional Park.

Neon celebration of Geelong’s people
A new neon artwork is lighting up Clare Street in Central Geelong thanks to a partnership between the Victorian Government and the City of Greater Geelong.

Saleyards precinct referred to independent panel
The delivery of a new residential precinct at the former saleyards in North Geelong is a step closer, with City of Greater Geelong Councillors referring all submissions on the proposal to an independent panel for consideration.

Community engagement period opens for Tree Management Policy
Council has released its updated Tree Management Policy for 30 days of community feedback.

Council adopts Public Transparency Policy
Council has adopted the Public Transparency Policy following a period of community consultation.

Greater Geelong’s economy receives $24.8 million injection
Thirteen major events that were sponsored by Geelong Major Events (GME) in 2021-22 provided the Greater Geelong economy with a $24.8 million boost.

Focus on community safety
Council is calling on community members to reflect on what it means to feel and be safe in Greater Geelong.

Dad and Dave' wear the hoops
‘Dad and Dave’, the well known bronze figures inside the iconic T&G Building bell tower, are now decked out in blue and white hoops in support of Geelong’s premiership bid on Saturday.

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.