City of Greater Geelong Councillors will consider the Final Urban Design Framework (UDF) for Highton Village at Tuesday’s Council meeting, following five stages of community engagement over five years.

Our region is blessed with some of the best beaches, rivers and pools in Australia, so it’s important for everyone to learn how to swim and to practice water safety.

The planned renewal of Labuan Square has been hailed as a win for the north. Norlane Community Initiatives Co-Director Simon Reeves believes the renewal will restore the community’s ‘heartbeat’.

Nominations for the 2023 City of Greater Geelong Youth Council are now open. 

A 500-hectare nature reserve we’re creating near Armstrong Creek has been recognised as one of Victoria’s best environmental projects.

The City of Greater Geelong is continuing to work with authorities to monitor and respond to the flooding situation in our region.

Two popular, fast-paced major events book-end our exciting summer of events.

The Armstrong Creek community will soon welcome a new chapter in the region’s development with construction of the Armstrong Creek Library and Community Hub project underway.

The Greater Geelong Council will hold a special meeting on Wednesday 12 October to consider the City’s financial results for the 2021-22 year.

The City of Greater Geelong is listening to and seeking feedback from across the Greater Geelong community about 26 January – which is currently celebrated as Australia Day.

The City of Greater Geelong will celebrate the 17th annual Geelong Children’s Week with more than 30 events for children and their parents to enjoy.

Geelong residents who have lived experience of disability are invited to apply for a position our Access and Inclusion Advisory Committee.

St Leonards local Marie Reed is the driving force behind a new community Yarn Bombing Christmas tradition.

Volunteers protecting our grey-headed flying fox colony will have more support thanks to our investment in smart technology.

The City of Greater Geelong is developing a marketing framework and activation plan to help encourage participation, visitation, and vibrancy in central Geelong over the long-term.

An innovative Geelong company is helping to reduce the risk of fires in garden organics facilities thanks to a Clean Technology grant.

The Dell Eco Reef at Clifton Springs is our latest initiative in helping to combat the effects of climate change.

The City of Greater Geelong will advocate to the Victorian Government for a renewed focus on preserving and growing the environmental, tourism and community values of Serendip Sanctuary and the You Yangs Regional Park.

A new neon artwork is lighting up Clare Street in Central Geelong thanks to a partnership between the Victorian Government and the City of Greater Geelong.

The delivery of a new residential precinct at the former saleyards in North Geelong is a step closer, with City of Greater Geelong Councillors referring all submissions on the proposal to an independent panel for consideration.

Council has adopted the Public Transparency Policy following a period of community consultation.

Thirteen major events that were sponsored by Geelong Major Events (GME) in 2021-22 provided the Greater Geelong economy with a $24.8 million boost.

Council is calling on community members to reflect on what it means to feel and be safe in Greater Geelong.

‘Dad and Dave’, the well known bronze figures inside the iconic T&G Building bell tower, are now decked out in blue and white hoops in support of Geelong’s premiership bid on Saturday.

Works have finished on a new water feature within the conservatory at the Geelong Botanic Gardens in time for the influx of visitors, as spring brings new life to the Gardens.

The City of Greater Geelong has celebrated its ongoing commitment to improving outcomes for women and gender diverse people with the launch of its Gender Equality Action Plan.

The City of Greater Geelong and Geelong Gallery are seeking support to proceed to detailed design and advanced planning for a significant expansion of the Gallery into City Hall and the adjoining conference centre.

A partnership between the City of Greater Geelong, Deakin University and Australia’s Academic and Research Network (AARNet) is delivering high-speed internet to community, education, and research facilities on The Bellarine.

The City of Greater Geelong is inviting input as it undertakes a project to shape the future of the Whittington Link social infrastructure.

Community members have made us aware of a caller claiming to be conducting a lifestyle survey on behalf of the City of Greater Geelong. They are asking questions about income and home ownership. We are not conducting a survey of this kind.

Barwon Water and four local councils are joining forces to transform organic waste into high value products for agriculture and at the same time generate renewable energy in a big step forward for the circular economy in Victoria.

We have published a list of major employers in the Barwon region.

At the request of Wadawurrung Traditional Owners, a culturally significant scarred tree that was in a fragile and deteriorating state has been conserved and moved to Wurriki Nyal, to stand at the heart of Greater Geelong’s new Civic Precinct.

Extended hours for play and training, enhanced participation, along with increased opportunity for social cohesion are among the expected benefits as the City of Greater Geelong partners with the Victorian Government in hitting the switch on floodlighting at Osborne Park.

The future looks bright at Corio Bay Sports Club with the installation of lighting at the Cobras’ home base Evans Reserve set to drive participation in soccer across Norlane.

The new library in Drysdale will be known as the Boronggook Drysdale Library after Council voted to approve the official naming of the facility on Tuesday night.

Council has adopted the Governance Rules and Public Question and Submission Time Policy following a period of community engagement.

Council last night approved the naming of a new community facility as ‘Poa Banyal Mount Duneed Community Hub’, in recognition of our region’s Aboriginal heritage.

The Greater Geelong Council has strengthened its commitment to better support and engage with the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex and Asexual (LGBTQIA+) community by establishing an advisory committee.

The City is progressing its plan to sell two identified surplus properties.