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Geelong makes case for Special Economic Zone pilot, following Ireland and China
23 July 2026
Central Geelong is calling for a special approach.
Australia’s biggest single-day music festival calls Geelong its Victorian home
22 July 2026
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
22 July 2026
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.
Grant for solar panels increases relief
11 July 2022
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
11 July 2022
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
11 July 2022
Nominations for the Geelong Awards for People with Disability have opened.
Onwards and upwards for the Anakie Roos
11 July 2022
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
11 July 2022
The redevelopment of the historic Osborne House in North Geelong has moved into the final design stage.
Painting a different picture of Geelong
11 July 2022
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
8 July 2022
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
8 July 2022
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.
CEO Martin Cutter announces resignation
7 July 2022
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
1 July 2022
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
1 July 2022
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
29 June 2022
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)
29 June 2022
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
29 June 2022
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
29 June 2022
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
29 June 2022
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.
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