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.
Expression of Interest Process for curated projection program
The City of Greater Geelong is seeking applications from an experienced artist or creative team to produce our curated projection program.

Sharing data on our city’s trees
We are preparing for National Tree Day by sharing data on the more than 165,000 trees we manage in our parks, reserves and streets via the new Urban Forest Dashboard.
City seeks community input into Ride Centre proposal
The City of Greater Geelong is seeking community input into the proposed location of a District Ride Centre in Ocean Grove’s Kingston Park.
Consultation to continue into social housing
The City of Greater Geelong is committed to further community consultation as it continues to explore the potential for three parcels of land to be used for social housing.
Have your say on dogs in public places
Residents are invited to have their say on dog control orders on Council-managed land across Greater Geelong.

Lara's Hidden Gem: The Kevin Hoffman Walk
Running alongside the eastern banks of Hovells Creek, between Station Lake Road and Flinders Avenue, is one of the region’s most tranquil, yet little-known spots.
Street performers hit the right note
Performers are filling Central Geelong’s streets with live music and entertainment each weekday as part of the Music in the City Series.
We're engaged!
During the past 12 months, we asked the community for their views on 195 projects via our online ‘Have Your Say’ page.
Grant for solar panels increases relief
An environmental sustainability grant for solar panels is helping this food relief organisation do a whole lot more than just keep the lights on.
L2P: Driving with purpose
When Jude Adams became a TAC L2P Program volunteer mentor 12 years ago, she had no idea just how rewarding it would be.
Nominations now open for the Geelong Awards for People with Disability
Nominations for the Geelong Awards for People with Disability have opened.
Onwards and upwards for the Anakie Roos
Finding the right words to express what a new $2.2 million pavilion means to the Anakie Football Netball Club is difficult for President, Heath Menhennet.
Osborne House project moves to final design stage
The redevelopment of the historic Osborne House in North Geelong has moved into the final design stage.

Painting a different picture of Geelong
A team of women artists have been relishing the opportunity to showcase their creativity on Geelong’s walls, car parks and laneways as part of a new street art project.
Our sustainable fleet
We are always looking at ways to maximise efficiencies, improve safety, reduce our environmental footprint and provide value for money.
Sustainability initiatives slash carbon emissions
The Council is closing in on its ambitious aim of becoming carbon neutral, with emissions from its operations slashed by more than 50 per cent since June 2017.