The City of Greater Geelong has welcomed the potential for increased programming at Geelong West Neighbourhood House and Geelong Rainbow Inc. following recent renovations to the Autumn Street centre.

The City of Greater Geelong’s Community Engagement Policy Report was last night presented to Council.

To support residents this Plastic Free July we have created a beginners' guide to shopping at your local whole foods store.

First Nations art projections on City Hall return to form just part of NAIDOC Week celebrations at the City of Greater Geelong, from Sunday 2 July to Sunday 9 July 2023.

The Greater Geelong Council has finalised its 2023-24 budget, incorporating a number of changes following consideration of community feedback.

Our Environment Team have been in Lara undertaking ecological burning, helping to protect and preserve native grasses and the critically endangered Spiny Rice-flower.

Building works on an outdoor 50-metre pool at North Bellarine Aquatic Centre are nearing completion with a major project milestone reached.

Some of Australia’s leading female comedians are preparing to descend on Drysdale’s Potato Shed as the Bellarine Peninsula performance space plays host to ‘Women of Wit 2023’ on 8 July 2023.

The Greater Geelong Council will meet on Tuesday night (27 June) to consider a number of changes to its 2023-24 budget, following consideration of community feedback.

Council is pleased to announce the appointment of Ali Wastie as the City of Greater Geelong’s new Chief Executive Officer.

An electoral representation advisory panel is reviewing the electoral structure of Greater Geelong City Council and is seeking your input.

We are warning residents to double-check their parking fines following the discovery of fraudulent parking tickets being used within the municipality.

Better Boating Victoria has commissioned an upgrade of the Avalon Beach Boat Ramp, requiring the closure of the ramp to allow construction to take place.

The City of Greater Geelong is welcoming community feedback on a review of cat curfews within the municipality.

The redevelopment of the Shell Reserve changerooms to feature modern, gender-neutral and accessible facilities will support future participation growth in football, netball, and cricket at Corio Community Sports Club.

The City of Greater Geelong will install smart irrigation infrastructure in Geelong’s Eastern Park in the coming months to assist in reducing heat stress deaths within our Grey-headed Flying-fox colony.

Celebrated Australian performance troupe Circus Trick Tease is promising to have the adrenaline pumping as it brings its latest show, ‘WERK IT’ to Drysdale’s Potato Shed on July 22.

Melbourne-based designer, Canwen Zho is the winner of the $10,000 We the Makers Sustainable Fashion Prize 2023.

The Greater Geelong community is invited to join a free farewell celebration for Waterworld, before the iconic Norlane aquatic and leisure centre closes its doors for the final time.

Queens Park Golf Course has re-opened to the public following the installation of Clublinks Management as temporary operator.

Smart technology and urban innovation specialists will come together in Geelong on Thursday 15 June. 

Lara’s sporting community has received a welcome addition to the town’s sporting precinct with the unveiling of a new, accessible, multi-sport and gender-neutral pavilion, adjoining two new netball and two redeveloped tennis courts.

The City and other innovative, future-focused organisations are celebrating Greater Geelong being named a Smart21 Community of 2023.

Following discussions between the City of Greater Geelong and the Geelong Regional Library Corporation, the GRLC has committed not to close any libraries.

The Greater Geelong community is invited to have its say on proposed funding changes to City of Greater Geelong-run programs and services.

The Greater Geelong community is invited to participate in a local forum discussing the Uluru Statement from the Heart.

Belmont Dog Park users are being invited to share their views on the preferred surface for the popular canine play space moving into the future.

The City of Greater Geelong will partner with the Gordon (Workforce Australia Local Jobs, Skilling the Bay) in hosting a forum aimed at boosting an interest in apprenticeships across the Geelong region.

The City of Greater Geelong has been officially recognised as a Tree City of the World by the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation.  

Artwork by local First Nations people is being celebrated on NBN boxes in Greater Geelong.

The City of Greater Geelong warmly invites First Nations artists living in the Greater Geelong region to propose designs for a series of NBN Boxes across our City.

The City of Greater Geelong does not support the closure of any libraries.

Construction of the $65.6 million Northern Aquatic and Community Hub in Norlane has now passed 50 per cent complete.

The City of Greater Geelong has implemented changes aimed at improving how the organisation serves the community while remaining financially sustainable.

The anticipation is building for the launch of the Geelong Nature Festival where attendees will be treated to a captivating presentation by none other than Hannah Moloney, Tasmanian presenter of ABC Television's Gardening Australia.

A combination of winter growing conditions, rain and heavy use of Belmont Dog Park Dog has led to the decision to fence off the central grassed area of the popular park from Thursday 11 May until late October 2023.

The City of Greater Geelong’s National Wool Museum announces 20 emerging designers shortlisted to win the We the Makers Sustainable Fashion Prize 2023.

Community members are embracing the Bellarine Peninsula’s newly opened state-of-the-art Boronggook Drysdale Library, including a playable sculpture of an abstract female form installed near the entrance.

A new $9.15 million public library featuring an innovative circular design, planted roofscape and an amphitheatre, is officially opened. 

Work to build a new shared trail at Beacon Point in Clifton Springs is underway.