Find out about the latest happenings across the Greater Geelong area.
Last updated: 10 June 2026
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About the Greater Geelong municipality
Geelong’s lifestyle is hard to beat. With quality living, wide-ranging recreational choices, a strong and growing economy and a cosmopolitan, vibrant community, there is real reason to love Geelong.
Visiting Greater Geelong
The region offers a wide mix of attractions from natural bush to spectacular surf beaches, historic townships to cosmopolitan shopping precincts.
Places of Geelong
The City of Greater Geelong is one of the largest municipalities in Victoria and includes urban, rural and coastal areas. Find out more about the city, suburbs and towns.
Arts and Culture
Arts, culture and heritage are central to Greater Geelong’s identity and to the way we live, connect and grow as a community.
News and updates
Statement - School Bus Incident in Stonehaven
27 August 2025
Greater Geelong Mayor Stretch Kontelj OAM has issues a statement in response to today's tragic school bus incident in Stonehaven.
Temporary Botanic Gardens Closure
27 August 2025
Greater Geelong is currently experiencing high winds, which means we’ve had to close the Geelong Botanic Gardens for the remainder of today, Wednesday 27 August.
Rippleside Inclusive Playspace, a Livvi’s Place, opens to the public
25 August 2025
The highly anticipated Rippleside Inclusive Playspace, a Livvi’s Place has opened to the public.
What does my waste charge pay for?
22 August 2025
It’s the time of year when rates notices are going out, and with them, that extra item titled “Waste Charge”. But what makes up a waste charge and what do we spend it on?
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