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.

National Wool Museum celebrates innovation with winners of Sustainable Fashion Prize 2025
The National Wool Museum is proud to announce the final winners of the 2025 We the Makers Sustainable Fashion Prize, recognising exceptional emerging designers who are shaping the future of sustainable fashion.

Protect our precious Hooded Plovers this summer
This summer, BirdLife Australia volunteers are back on our beaches to protect one of our most vulnerable coastal birds – the Hooded Plover, affectionately known as the “Hoodie”.

Bellarine blitz: City crews unite to keep the peninsula shining
City crews are joining forces to make sure the Bellarine’s main streets are looking their best ahead of the busy summer season.

Museum welcomes Geelong for a festive preview of Wildlife Photographer of the Year
Celebrate Christmas at the National Wool Museum with free entry and an exclusive look at the internationally acclaimed Wildlife Photographer of the Year, direct from the Natural History Museum, London.

Creativity shines bright for Christmas in Geelong
Christmas and creativity go hand-in-hand in Geelong this festive season.

Fair Play Policy to keep community sport affordable and accessible
A policy that sets the fees and charges for hiring the City’s 115 ovals and pitches, more than 200 tennis and netball courts, 100+ pavilions and buildings and two athletics tracks has been adopted.

New heritage guidelines shape Geelong’s future
Council has adopted the Greater Geelong Heritage Design Guidelines 2025, setting a clear framework to protect the city’s heritage while supporting growth and modern design.

New Victorian opposition leader visits Greater Geelong
Mayor Stretch Kontelj OAM and Committee for Geelong chief executive Michael Johnston have welcomed the new Victorian Leader of the Opposition Jess Wilson MP to Geelong today.

Students take stand against gender-based violence through sport and storytelling
Around 150 students from 10 Barwon-region schools participated in today’s 2025 Barwon Respect Cup, as part of 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence activities.

City continues successful business visitation program in Lara
Mayor Stretch Kontelj OAM and You Yangs Ward Councillor Chris Burson joined the City’s successful business visitation program in Lara, supporting its ongoing engagement with local businesses.

Footpaths delivered for a better Ocean Grove
Ocean Grove residents are now better connected thanks to the ongoing delivery of new footpaths under the Ocean Grove Principal Pedestrian Network.

Geelong Major Events deliver $93 million boost and world-class recognition
The Greater Geelong economy received a $93 million boost in 2024-25 from hosting 12 major events sponsored by Geelong Major Events (GME).

Support for community members to encourage responsible pet ownership
Two new dog parks and targeted educational campaigns about doggy etiquette and the benefits of cat desexing are among a comprehensive list of actions the City will commit to delivering over the next four years.

Carols and tree unite for sparkling Christmas in Geelong opening night
A picture-perfect pairing of music and lights made for a joyous opening of the Christmas in Geelong program on Saturday night.

Geelong Laneways: Malop Arcade project awarded prize at 2025 Australian Institute of Architects National Awards
The Geelong Laneways: Malop Arcade project has been awarded the 2025 Australian Institute of Architects National Award for Small Project Architecture, recognising the innovative transformation of central Geelong laneways.

National Wool Museum celebrates 160 years of Godfrey Hirst with new exhibition.
The National Wool Museum is proud to announce the opening of Made in Geelong: Godfrey Hirst, an exhibition honouring the legacy of Geelong’s first textile company and its founder, Godfrey Hirst.