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.

Joint research into potential new bollard material to be funded in 2025-26 Clean Economy grants
Council has voted to award $25,000 in funding to Godfrey Hirst and Deakin University to support a joint research project.

Substantial improvements ahead for Queens Park Golf Club
Clublinks has been announced as the preferred operator for the management of Queens Park Golf Club.

Hundreds proudly become Aussie citizens
Four hundred community members have become Australian citizens and publicly pledged their commitment to Australia in front of friends and family.

Runway Incubator program – applications must close 1 March!

Community encouraged to apply for arts development grants
Local artists and creatives interested in building their skills can now apply for an Artists & Creatives Professional Development Grant.

Learn a new skill, receive support or get fit at Ocean Grove Neighbourhood House
Mahjong meet ups, fitness classes for over 50s, tai chi, yoga, local artist presentations, adult and youth art lessons, crafternoons, a repair café and jobseeker and counselling services are just some of what’s on offer at the Ocean Grove Neighbourhood House next month.

Young leaders unveiled for this year’s Youth Council
Eleven people aged 13-17 were formally inducted into the 2026 Youth Council at a City Hall ceremony this week.

Boating Alert - Clifton Springs Harbour - Australia Day weekend.
Vessel operators are encouraged not to attempt a traverse across the harbour entrance over the Australia Day weekend except at high tide levels.

Elite Korean baseballers return to Greater Geelong
KT Wiz baseball players have arrived in Geelong for the side’s 2026 summer training camp and toured the City’s $800,000 redevelopment of Geelong Baseball Centre’s Diamond One this week.

Geelong takes next step towards world-class film studio
Geelong’s ambition to become a destination for major screen production has taken a significant step forward, with the commissioning of Urbis to deliver the Geelong Film Industry Growth and Investment Strategy.

City crews battle illegal dumping as ratepayers bear the cost
Council crews are working tirelessly to clean up after illegal dumpers, but the frustration is mounting as organised offenders continue to target our city and leave ratepayers footing the bill.

Students grow skills and confidence through Botanic Gardens program
Whittington Primary School students took their learning outdoors at the Geelong Botanic Gardens last year to explore healthy living, food value and sustainable choices.

City responds to Geelong Australia Day Committee and the Lions Club of Corio Bay’s decision to cancel Free Children's Fun Day
In response to the news that the Geelong Australia Day Committee and the Lions Club of Corio Bay have made the difficult decision to cancel the Free Children’s Fun Day on Australia Day, the City of Greater Geelong is working with the Royal Geelong Yacht Club to support an expanded Festival of Sails program at Steampacket Gardens.

New kindergartens opening in 2026
Registrations are being accepted for four new kindergartens opening their doors in Greater Geelong in Term One.

Safety upgrade coming to Highton roundabout
The roundabout at the intersection of Mt Pleasant Road and North Valley Road in Highton will undergo a safety upgrade to install raised pedestrian crossings on all four approaches.

Temporary camping zone open in Belmont
We know many on holidays are leaving catastrophic fire danger areas and need a safe place to pause and reset.