Registrations are being accepted for four new kindergartens opening their doors in Greater Geelong in Term One.

Geelong Botanic Gardens closed due to high winds for the remainder of the day, Friday 9 January.

The roundabout at the intersection of Mt Pleasant Road and North Valley Road in Highton will undergo a safety upgrade to install raised pedestrian crossings on all four approaches.

We know many on holidays are leaving catastrophic fire danger areas and need a safe place to pause and reset.

Tomorrow, Friday 9 January, has been declared a Total Fire Ban day for all of Victoria, and a heatwave warning remains in place.

As patronage at Geelong’s seven Swim, Sport and Leisure centres spikes during summer, the City is reminding community members to treat lifeguards and other employees with respect and care - not aggression.

The festive season is wrapping up, which means it’s almost time to farewell the Floating Christmas Tree for another year.

Due to the forecast extreme heat for tomorrow, Wednesday 7 January, the City of Greater Geelong will make temporary adjustments to some services to keep everyone safe.

Spotting near drownings and identifying offenders are all in a day’s work for our CCTV (Closed-Circuit Television) Project Officer.

As Christmas in Geelong enters its final week, we’re seeking feedback to shape the program for 2026.

Part of High Street in Drysdale will be temporarily closed from late January to Easter 2026 while the City upgrades the existing drainage culvert near De Burgh Road. Detours will be in place via De Burgh Road, Princess Street, and Eversley Street.

The City of Greater Geelong has announced the successful applications for the latest round of Community Equipment Grants.

The City of Greater Geelong has lodged its submission for the 2026-27 Victorian State Budget, calling for critical regional infrastructure, initiatives to support community wellbeing, and targeted policy reform.

When the festive season starts to fizzle, what happens to your natural Christmas tree? The City of Greater Geelong’s Waste team has a few easy, eco-friendly ways to help residents wrap up Christmas responsibly.

The Draft Amendment C450ggee – Creamery Road is now out for public exhibition, following the granting of consent by the Minister for Planning, The Hon Sonya Kilkenny MP.

Council has contracted Plan Group Geelong to transform the Wallington Reserve pavilion, with works expected to begin in mid-January.