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St Leonards Foreshore Market
23 October 2026
We’re working with St Leonards Primary School and seeking state government support to resolve licensing and planning issues so the St Leonards Foreshore Market can continue.
City to host candlelight vigil in solidarity with Helen Haines MP
22 October 2026
The City of Greater Geelong will host a candlelight vigil at Johnstone Park on Friday 23 October, joining a number of vigils being organised across Australia bringing the community together for a moment of reflection following the horrific attack on Helen Haines, the independent federal Member for Indi.
Families invited to celebrate Children’s Week across Greater Geelong
20 October 2026
A packed program of fun and engaging activities and events will help families across Greater Geelong learn, play and connect as part of this year’s Children’s Week celebrations.
Street performers hit the right note
13 July 2022
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!
12 July 2022
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
Further funds to upgrade ageing assets
29 June 2022
The share of funding allocated towards renewing Council’s extensive asset base will be progressively increased over the next decade.
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