A spot among the bustle of the Geelong City Market is up for grabs for community groups each Saturday.

Coin payments at parking meters across central Geelong are being phased out from Monday 9 March as part of a shift to digital-only transactions.

The City of Greater Geelong has opened the first stage of consultation for the upcoming 2026-27 Budget. 

The City of Greater Geelong has awarded more than $1.25 million in Community Infrastructure Grants to support 18 community-led projects across the region.

Interwoven: Fibre Art and Fashion on display at the National Wool Museum until 12 July, celebrates the universal language of textiles and the creative possibilities that emerge when contemporary artists explore fibre, fashion and form.

The City is urging the community to help protect newly hatched Hooded Plover chicks on our local beaches.

The Geelong Botanic Gardens has partnered with horticulture students from The Gordon to design and establish a new Hakea garden.

Discussions about a new marathon exchange program to celebrate the Geelong Running Festival were on the agenda when the City of Greater Geelong welcomed a delegation from Izumiotsu, Japan, to Wurriki Nyal.

Wallington grandfather, retired oral and maxillofacial surgeon, and SES volunteer Councillor Rowan Story loves life on the Bellarine. He enjoys the open spaces, big skies and wetlands.

The Bellarine’s much-loved performing arts precinct has stepped into a bold new era, with the Potato Shed officially unveiling its refreshed identity as the Bellarine Arts Centre (BAC) at the 2026 season launch on Friday 6 February.

The community is invited to share their thoughts on the newly completed Rippleside Inclusive Playspace, a Livvi’s Place.

Funding totalling $772,131 has been awarded to 78 applicants in the latest round of community grants endorsed by Council.

The 50m outdoor pool at the North Bellarine Aquatic Centre (NBAC) is set to close temporarily to allow for works to progress on the indoor swimming pools and recreation facility.  

Applications are now open for the Community Events Quick Response Grants, providing support for public events with external bidding deadlines, needing early funding approval, or responding to emerging community needs.

The City of Greater Geelong is activating the lawns of its Civic Precinct on Thursdays in summer to bring the community together.

The Roslyn Road/Thornhill Road intersection in Highton is being upgraded with a new roundabout and raised pedestrian crossings to improve traffic flow and make the area safer for all road users.