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.

City welcomes state floodplain management reforms
The City of Greater Geelong has welcomed an announcement from the Victorian Government on reforms to strengthen floodplain management across the state.

Help shape our Special Rates and Charges Policy
The City of Greater Geelong is seeking community input on an update to the Special Rates and Charges (SRC) Policy to ensure it is clear, practical and easy to understand.

Official opening of inclusive playground
Acting Prime Minister Richard Marles joined the official opening of the Rippleside Inclusive Playspace, a Livvi’s Place on Friday, marking another milestone for the flagship playground.

Diwali to light up Deakin
Fireworks will bathe Deakin University’s Waurn Ponds Campus in light this Friday as Diwali returns in a spectacle of splendour and colour.

Geelong’s leaders unite in the name of fun, fitness and fundraising
Our leaders are encouraging residents of all ages to join them in the City of Greater Geelong Run4Geelong next month to support local healthcare.

Calling all experienced drivers from Geelong’s north
We’re on the hunt for fully licensed drivers over 21 from the 3214, 3215 and 3212 postcodes to volunteer in the TAC L2P Program.

New measures to transform safety at Eastern Beach
Changes are on the way for the heritage-listed Eastern Beach precinct to make the area safer for locals and visitors.

AgriTech students explore sustainability at Geelong’s compost facility
High school students have been getting their hands dirty at the City’s Anakie Organics Processing Facility as part of Geelong Tech School’s immersive AgriTech program.

Recognising excellence at the Greater Geelong Heritage Awards
The City of Greater Geelong hosted its annual celebration of innovative and engaging projects that are actively conserving and celebrating Geelong’s rich heritage this week.

Calling all green thumbs: free community compost day returns this spring
This spring, the City of Greater Geelong is teaming up with local community gardens to give away free samples of Better for Geelong compost – made locally from recycled green bin waste.

Empowering young people to say no to vaping
Senior students from North Geelong Secondary College and Northern Bay College have co-designed a series of posters, videos and workshop packs aimed at preventing young people from getting hooked on vapes.

Stage 2 of North Bellarine Aquatic Centre progresses with contractor appointment
Ireland Brown Constructions has been endorsed as the preferred head contractor to build stage two of the North Bellarine Aquatic Centre following a competitive open tender process.

Clifton Springs Boat Harbour congested by wrack - October 2025
Recent storms have deposited large amounts of seagrass wrack and sand at the Clifton Springs harbour entrance. Vessel transit is severely impacted.

Turning bright ideas into real success for women in business
From passion projects to profitable ventures, the City of Greater Geelong continues to support women to grow successful and sustainable small businesses.

Help us shape the future of our industrial land
The City of Greater Geelong is reviewing all land designated for industrial use and invites community feedback on the draft Industrial Land Supply Review report.

New chapter for Geelong Arena
Geelong United Basketball (GUB) will be the new venue manager for Geelong Arena, the region’s largest indoor sporting venue, from Thursday 9 October for three years.