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.

CEO Martin Cutter announces resignation
City of Greater Geelong Chief Executive Officer Martin Cutter has announced he will step down from his role at the end of September 2022.
Feedback invited on Inclusive Playspace design
The City of Greater Geelong is inviting the community to provide feedback on the detailed design of the Rippleside Inclusive Playspace.
Free and low-cost events for small businesses
From workshops to networking opportunities and expert panels, there’s something for everyone at this year’s Geelong Small Business Festival.
Business case to look at livestock exchange
City of Greater Geelong Councillors have endorsed a resolution to proceed with a Business Case that will include further analysis from experts in relevant fields to deliver a Regional Livestock and Rural Information Exchange Hub and Truck Wash in Greater Geelong.
Community engagement period opens for the Southeast Bellarine Coastal Area (4W-Collendina)
The City of Greater Geelong has released the draft Southeast Bellarine Coast (4W-Collendina) Coastal and Marine Management Plan (CMMP) until the 7 August for community feedback.
Contract awarded to G21 region-based businesses
Three contractors based in the G21 region have been selected by council to move bulk household and green organics throughout the municipality until July 2025.
Council joins stage two of united environmental project
The City of Greater Geelong Council has voted to join stage two of the Elevating Environmentally Sustainable Development (ESD) Targets planning policy project.
Draft rules and policy endorsed by Council
Council last night endorsed the release of the draft Governance Rules and Public Question and Submission Time Policy and is now inviting the community to have its say on the draft documents.
Further funds to upgrade ageing assets
The share of funding allocated towards renewing Council’s extensive asset base will be progressively increased over the next decade.
Further investigations into low-cost camping
City of Greater Geelong Council have noted the findings of a feasibility study into establishing a low-cost camping site in the north of Geelong to help cater to the growing recreational vehicle (RV) market.
Reconciliation journey continues
Council has noted the City of Greater Geelong’s progress towards implementing the Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) but acknowledged more needs to be done to advance Reconciliation in the region.
Rezoning at Melaluka Road, Leopold
A proposal to rezone 2.5 hectares of land in Leopold for a new residential development of approximately 35 residential lots has been adopted by City of Greater Geelong Council, following a recommendation from an independent panel of planning experts.
Strategy sets road safety targets
Council has finalised a new road safety strategy that outlines an ambitious vision of no deaths and serious injuries on Greater Geelong roads by 2050.
Council brings the budget back into the black
Supporting a raft of capital works projects and progressively increasing spending on existing assets are key features of the Council’s 2022-23 Budget.
Greater Geelong celebrates Refugee Week 2022
Today is World Refugee Day, and the City of Greater Geelong is proud to celebrate the day as part of Refugee Week, which runs until Saturday 25th June.
Community Green Achievers honoured
Volunteers behind transformative renewable energy projects are among the recipients of the annual Community Green Achiever Awards.