Our featured news, community updates and media releases.

St Leonards Foreshore Market
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
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
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.

Business Concierge service helps to turn ideas into a reality
The City’s free business support service helps turn dreams into shopfronts and get owners trading sooner.

New-look Windsor Park set to lift women’s and girls’ sport
The North Shore Seagulls are settling into their upgraded home at Windsor Park after construction wrapped up in time for the 2026 season.

Jakara Anthony presented with the Geelong Medal at Civic Ceremony
Australia's most successful Winter Olympian, Jakara Anthony OAM, has been presented with the inaugural Geelong Medal by Mayor Stretch Kontelj OAM at an official ceremony today.

Grant funding available to support positive ageing
Local community groups and organisations who host activities and experiences that celebrate positive ageing can now apply for grant funding to support the roll-out of these initiatives.

City launches refreshed website
The City of Greater Geelong has today refreshed its website to modernise its online customer experience.

Greater Geelong maintains Tree Cities of the World status for fourth year
The City of Greater Geelong is proud to maintain the Tree Cities of the World status for a fourth consecutive year, reaffirming its commitment to caring for and growing the region’s urban forest.

Join the next Neighbourhood Conversations in Ocean Grove
The community is invited to the next Neighbourhood Conversations event at Ocean Grove Neighbourhood House on Tuesday 5 May, 11.00 am to 1.00 pm.

Changes to City’s Creche Services
The City of Greater Geelong has made the difficult decision to close the four creche services within Swim, Sport & Leisure, following an extensive review, consultation with staff and community feedback.

Lonel*ness is not a dirty word - so come do something about it with us
We’re searching for people aged 12-25 who live, study, work or play in Greater Geelong and think there's more we can do to build a better connected and inclusive region for young people.

Better for Geelong compost hits shelves at Mitre 10
The City of Greater Geelong is celebrating a major milestone in its circular economy program, with 25‑litre bags of locally made Better for Geelong compost now available at Fagg’s Mitre 10 South Geelong and Wallington stores.

St Helens Seawall temporary closures
The southern section of St Helens seawall will undergo needed repairs. Whilst repairs are underway a small section of St Helens Parks and St Helens car park will be closed to the public.

Anticipation grows for district ride centre as City urges patience
As our $3.5 million Ocean Grove District Ride Centre takes shape at Kingston Park, we’re calling on the local riding community to help us protect this soon-to-be finished world-class facility.

Draft Plan for Nature open for community consultation
Greater Geelong residents and organisations are invited to have their say on the Draft Plan for Nature, a 10‑year roadmap to protect, restore and manage the region’s natural environment through to 2030.

Restoring the Hitchcock Memorial Gateway for the next 100 years
Restoration works have begun on the 100‑year‑old Hitchcock Memorial Gateway at the northern entrance to Johnstone Park on Railway Terrace.

Ramping up efforts to preserve history of iconic Corio Bowls
The iconic Corio Bowls skate park is on track to roll its way into the history books and ensure its heritage, legacy, and inspiring example of community spirit is protected into the future.

Your go-to guide for a fun-filled school holiday break
There are so many fun, engaging and creative ways for children to enjoy their time off this school holidays.