Councillor Peter Murrihy is Greater Geelong’s new Mayor, after a unanimous vote by the Council during tonight’s special meeting at City Hall.

A new shared trail that improves connections between key coastal facilities and encourages active transport has been completed.

The peak body for engineering and public works in Australasia has recognised a project to deliver two bridges in North Geelong for innovation, excellence, and sustainability.

Barwon Heads residents are set to benefit from the development of an arts and community hub focused on supporting regional creative talent and improving access to the arts.

Greater Geelong residents have a unique opportunity to learn key tips on meal planning and preparation, free of charge, as part of the City of Greater Geelong’s Eat Well, Live Well campaign.

Stephanie Asher has informed the City’s CEO of her decision to step down from the role of Greater Geelong Mayor, effective Wednesday 15 June, and return to her position as a councillor.

Permanent and mobile CCTV cameras and patrols are being used by the City of Greater Geelong to target illegal dumping in the community.

New data shows that spending on dining and entertainment in Greater Geelong increased by 26 per cent – or $1.3 million – on the night of the ground-breaking Foo Fighters concert.

The City of Greater Geelong has partnered with Community Care Chemist to support people ‘sleeping rough’ in the municipality.

Residents with an interest in their local environment and great outdoors are encouraged to apply for Greater Geelong’s Nature Stewards program.

People across Australia will be able to discover what makes Geelong greater as part of a new unified place brand to attract migrants, businesses, students, and tourists to the region.

Artworks by First Nations People will be projected onto Geelong’s City Hall and the Barwon Water forecourt as part of the City’s National Reconciliation Week celebrations.

May 26 is National Sorry Day, marking the anniversary of the Bringing Them Home report in 1998, an inquiry into the past policies which caused Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children to be removed from their families and communities. 

Council has adopted the Social Equity Framework 2022-25, which aims to empower and support all people in the City of Greater Geelong’s diverse community.

Council has endorsed the release of the Draft Indented Head Woodland Nature Reserve Master Plan for public comment.

Council has endorsed the release of the Draft Blue Waters Lake Reserve master plan for public comment.