Our featured news, community updates and media releases.

Linda McGill Aquatic Centre to open its doors to swimmers again
We’re excited to announce that the 50m outdoor pool at the Linda McGill Aquatic Centre* is reopening on Monday 19 October.

Warrnambool train could reconnect Geelong and Werribee by rail
City of Greater Geelong and Wyndham City councils are calling on the Victorian Government to immediately trial a direct rail connection between Geelong and Werribee by rerouting existing Warrnambool services through Werribee.

New home for designers and creatives unveiled
Our region now has a permanent space for designers, creatives, businesses and industry to connect, explore design-led innovation together and showcase their work in the heart of Geelong.

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.

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.

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

A new brand sharing the greater Australian stories of Geelong
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.

Projections mark National Reconciliation Week
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.

Acknowledging National Sorry Day
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 adopts Social Equity Framework 2022-25
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.

Draft master plan for woodland nature reserve
Council has endorsed the release of the Draft Indented Head Woodland Nature Reserve Master Plan for public comment.

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

Council puts plan in place at Shell Reserve
Building work on a major new $3.5 million changeroom development at Shell Reserve in Corio will begin next month, after the City of Greater Geelong Council awarded local firm Plan Group (Geelong) with the construction contract.

Starting a conversation about 26 January
The City of Greater Geelong will formally initiate a conversation about 26 January, which is celebrated as Australia Day, to understand, respect and acknowledge the experiences of First Nations people and the wider community.

Turning plastic lids into household items
Plant pots, clipboards, bowls, pens, earrings and phone holders are some of the everyday items that are being made from recycled lids as part of the Lids4Kids initiative.

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