The City of Greater Geelong, alongside the Victorian and Australian Governments, marked the beginning of Stage 2 of the Drysdale Sports Precinct with a sod turning ceremony on Thursday 11 December 2025.

A traditional nativity scene is on display at the Geelong Botanic Gardens, offering a peaceful place to reflect on the meaning of Christmas.

The statue of Queen Victoria has been reinstated at Eastern Park.

The City’s 2026 calendar has been revealed with a picturesque sunrise shot of Barwon Heads by Fabian Reinelt the successful cover photo.

More than 422,000 free 2P parking sessions have been used by residents and visitors in central Geelong since the initiative started.

Council has adopted the Geelong Waterfront Master Plan, guiding development, management and investment to enhance the waterfront precinct as a recreational and tourism hub.

The 2025 Youth Council Advisory Committee has made a series of recommendations to Council that aim to improve the lives of young people in Greater Geelong.

Council has voted to take the next step in the planning process to facilitate a Leopold Homemaker Centre at 92-100 Melaluka Road, Leopold, behind the current Gateway Plaza.

The City of Greater Geelong will adopt a new budget development process for the 2026–27 financial year, allowing for earlier and more meaningful community input.

Councillors Chris Burson and Anthony Aitken have joined Lara Swimming Club members to help unveil a new deck, pergola and ramp at its Bank Street clubrooms over the weekend.

Council has voted to request that the Minister for Planning, the Hon Sonya Kilkenny MP appoint an independent planning panel to consider submissions relating to the Pakington Street Urban Design Frameworks (UDFs).

Residents living with disability have been recognised for their achievements and contributions to the Greater Geelong community at a special International Day of People with Disability event.

Armstrong Creek families are set to enjoy a new sports and recreation hub, with Council approving the Coastside Drive Recreation Reserve Master Plan.

The City of Greater Geelong is seeking providers to deliver a range of business support programs that will fuel economic growth and innovation.

The National Wool Museum is proud to announce the final winners of the 2025 We the Makers Sustainable Fashion Prize, recognising exceptional emerging designers who are shaping the future of sustainable fashion.

This summer, BirdLife Australia volunteers are back on our beaches to protect one of our most vulnerable coastal birds – the Hooded Plover, affectionately known as the “Hoodie”.