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.

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.

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

Happy trails in Barwon Heads
A new shared trail that improves connections between key coastal facilities and encourages active transport has been completed.

Sustainable bridges in North Geelong win awards
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.

Arts and Community Hub opens in Barwon Heads
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.

Meal Preparation Tips on The Menu
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.

Resignation of Mayor Stephanie Asher
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.

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

Foo Fighters gig a breakout night for Geelong
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.