Our featured news, community updates and media releases.

Fire up your preparations and help protect your property this summer
We’re urging residents to get their properties fire-ready before summer, with the formal Fire Danger Period expected to be declared in our region soon.

Mayor welcomes bus services as step towards better public transport and rail

Commitment and action to tackle homelessness
City Hall has hosted a second Greater Geelong Homelessness Roundtable, bringing together senior leaders across the homelessness, government and community sectors to continue discussions on this growing issue.

New world-class immersive experience in development for Geelong
A groundbreaking new immersive experience with the potential to boost visitation, support local businesses and revitalise central Geelong is in development.

New era of participation in Wallington as all-abilities pavilion officially open
After years of growth, Wallington now has contemporary, accessible facilities to support participation from the whole community.

A new Christmas centrepiece for central Geelong
The City is planning the next chapter of Christmas in central Geelong, with a new festive centrepiece set to take pride of place from 2028.

Minister fails to make firm decision on Creamery Road

Greater Geelong place names to better represent community
The names we give our streets, parks and public places will continue to tell the story of Greater Geelong.

Mayor welcomes new support for Bellarine Link
The Bellarine Link is one of the City of Greater Geelong’s priority projects in the lead-up to the Victorian state election.

Annual Report highlights innovation, firsts and future foundations
Innovative solutions, significant firsts and a continued focus on everyday services helped the City deliver positive outcomes for the Greater Geelong community in 2025-26.

Celebrating 30 years of carols, and enter Flick the Switch competition
Two Christmas icons will come together again on Saturday 21 November 2026.

City supports local health and wellbeing through Run4Geelong partnership
We’re bringing fitness, family fun and healthy living to the City of Greater Geelong Run4Geelong presented by Barwon Health Foundation, with a range of activities for the community to enjoy on Sunday 8 November 2026.

Festival of lights returns to Geelong
Deakin University’s Waurn Ponds campus will transform into a sea of light and colour on Friday 6 November from 6-9pm in celebration of Diwali.

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.

Geelong City Market celebrates big first birthday
This weekend, Geelong City Market turns one.

Community invited to review draft Central Geelong Stormwater Management Strategy
The City of Greater Geelong is inviting the community to review and provide feedback on the draft Central Geelong Stormwater Management Strategy, now available on our Have Your Say webpage until Sunday 15 November.

City proposes to protect 2341-2349 Bellarine Highway, Point Lonsdale
The City of Greater Geelong has prepared a planning amendment to rezone 2341-2349 Bellarine Highway, Point Lonsdale, from Commercial 2 Zone and part Farming Zone to Special Use Zone 19, to support tourism uses.