Our featured news, community updates and media releases.

Help shape vision proposing thousands of new homes, jobs and better connections
Council’s given the green light for community consultation to begin on Monday 14 September for the Draft West Fyans - Fyans Street Precinct Structure Plan.

Parking infringements
Following a recent review of our infringement system, we identified a software issue that resulted in duplicate infringement numbers being assigned to a small number of parking infringements.

Spring into running season and be part of history
Now spring has arrived, the countdown is on to the inaugural Geelong Running Festival.

Greater Geelong is going net zero
By 2035, it’s our aim that the Geelong region will have net zero carbon emissions.

From your garden bin to the Botanic Gardens
Garden waste from your garden bin is being transformed into high-quality compost for our region’s public parks, sporting grounds and even local farms.

How you can help people in Afghanistan and your local Afghan community
It’s been over a year since we first saw the terrifying scenes out of Kabul and the ongoing reports of the deteriorating situation as Afghanistan fell under Taliban control. This has left many people in Australia feeling helpless and overwhelmed by the enormity of the situation.

$500k renovation for Osborne House and stables
A renovation and safety upgrade to the historic Osborne House and stables in North Geelong is now complete, marking the first step in a planned major redevelopment of the site.

Tender for $15 million North Bellarine aquatic facility
A tender will be released on Saturday inviting submissions for the construction on a new $15 million outdoor aquatic facility in Drysdale, which will be jointly funded by the City of Greater Geelong and the Australian Government.

Assessors sought for grants panel
We are looking for community representatives to join our Community Grants Assessment Panel.

Council fills funding gap for Northern Aquatic and Community Hub
The Council will increase its funding commitment to the Northern Aquatic and Community Hub by a further $21.84 million in a bid to bring the transformative facility to life and secure vital federal government funding.

Geelong shoe recycling collection point tops the state
A Geelong collection point is the star of an innovative running and sport shoe recycling program, with more than 3,000 pairs being dropped off in just under 18 months.

Changes to urban Geelong residential zones
Changes were made to residential zones in urban Geelong under amendment GC172 by the Minister for Planning in December 2020.

Tips for disposing of packaging as online sales soar
The convenience of having your purchase delivered directly to your front door has many benefits, but all the packaging that comes with it isn’t one of them.

Wander the wonders of the east
There is a very good reason that the ABC chose to showcase the natural beauty of St Leonards and Indented Head for its acclaimed television series Seachange.