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.

Listen to lifeguards - their job keeps you safe
As patronage at Geelong’s seven Swim, Sport and Leisure centres spikes during summer, the City is reminding community members to treat lifeguards and other employees with respect and care - not aggression.

Floating tree and Christmas in Geelong wraps up for season
The festive season is wrapping up, which means it’s almost time to farewell the Floating Christmas Tree for another year.

From beaches to city streets: How Geelong’s CCTV network helps to keep us safe
Spotting near drownings and identifying offenders are all in a day’s work for our CCTV (Closed-Circuit Television) Project Officer.

Have your say on Christmas in Geelong
As Christmas in Geelong enters its final week, we’re seeking feedback to shape the program for 2026.

Temporary road closure for High Street, Drysdale culvert upgrade
Part of High Street in Drysdale will be temporarily closed from late January to Easter 2026 while the City upgrades the existing drainage culvert near De Burgh Road. Detours will be in place via De Burgh Road, Princess Street, and Eversley Street.

City announces successful 2025-26 Community Equipment Grant recipients
The City of Greater Geelong has announced the successful applications for the latest round of Community Equipment Grants.

City calls for critical regional infrastructure in upcoming state budget
The City of Greater Geelong has lodged its submission for the 2026-27 Victorian State Budget, calling for critical regional infrastructure, initiatives to support community wellbeing, and targeted policy reform.

Time to tree-cycle after Christmas
When the festive season starts to fizzle, what happens to your natural Christmas tree? The City of Greater Geelong’s Waste team has a few easy, eco-friendly ways to help residents wrap up Christmas responsibly.

Key Creamery Road planning documents put out for public exhibition
The Draft Amendment C450ggee – Creamery Road is now out for public exhibition, following the granting of consent by the Minister for Planning, The Hon Sonya Kilkenny MP.

Pavilion at Wallington Reserve in line for significant renewal
Council has contracted Plan Group Geelong to transform the Wallington Reserve pavilion, with works expected to begin in mid-January.

Council defers glass bin rollout and urges Victorian Government for greater flexibility
Council has deferred committing to the introduction of a kerbside glass recycling service and will continue to lobby the Victorian Government for greater flexibility, amid concerns of inefficiencies and significant costs to councils and the community.

Leaders unite to call for investment in Avalon Airport Employment Precinct
Leaders from across Greater Geelong and Wyndham City have joined forces to advocate for major investment in Avalon Airport and its surrounding industrial precinct in the lead-up to the 2026 Victorian Election.

New Special Rates and Charges Policy supports community requests
The City has reviewed and updated its Special Rates and Charges (SRC) Policy to ensure it is clear, practical and easy to understand.

Geelong City Market goes big for Christmas and small business
A big Christmas edition of the Geelong City Market will celebrate small business this Saturday.

Women in Street Art program commissions a dynamic new installation from Jaz Mishap
A striking new artwork in Union Street, Geelong, invites visitors to reflect on themes of home, identity, and migration through the perspectives of culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) women.

A Christmas to remember for families who often miss out
Community members with high support needs and their families have had private 20-minute sessions with Santa over three days at the Wurriki Nyal civic precinct.