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.

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.

Agents sought to sell surplus properties
The City is progressing its plan to sell two identified surplus properties.

Building Better Bike Connections, Stage 2 South
The Tender T2200043 - Building Better Bike Connections, Stage 2 South report will not be presented to the 23 August Council meeting.

Mt Duneed Community Shed ready for use
The Mt Duneed Men’s Shed group and broader Mt Duneed community is set to benefit with Kardinia Ward Councillors Ron Nelson and Bruce Harwood officially opening the newly constructed Mt Duneed Community Shed on Sunday.

Community Hub development progressing
Councillor Belinda Moloney has today joined Member for South Barwon Darren Cheeseman in a visit to the construction site of a new community hub in Mount Duneed.

City calls for input into Municipal Early Years Plan
The City of Greater Geelong is inviting community members to have their say on the direction of the Municipal Early Years Plan for the next three years through to the end of 2025.

Participate in the Sport and Recreation Census
Geelong is well known for its passion for sport at all levels.

City to expand electric vehicle fleet
The City plans to add to its growing fleet of electric vehicles (EVs), after securing a grant to install new charging stations at two of its depots.

Volunteers help green shared trail
The community has helped plant an estimated 2500 trees along one of Geelong’s scenic shared path corridors.