City of Greater Geelong chief executive Ali Wastie reflects on changes to its VicSmart planning rules, announced on 2 September.

The City of Greater Geelong has awarded a three-year tourism and recreation licence to Barwon Events to deliver a new monthly outdoor market at Steampacket Gardens on the Geelong Waterfront.

Geelong residents will have the opportunity to shape their city’s public spaces after Council last night endorsed the draft Public Realm Framework for community engagement.

The City's first marathon was a highlight of the Geelong Running Festival from 18-20 September 2026.

Spring is when nature comes alive across our region, and this October the City of Greater Geelong is inviting everyone to take part in Geelong Nature Week and reconnect with local wildlife, landscapes and the stories that make our environment unique.

The first person to swim across Port Phillip Bay, just over 40 kilometres from Portarlington to Frankston, has won a public vote and received Council approval to have North Bellarine Aquatic Centre named after her.

Our local performers, schools and community groups need more space to shine.

The Victorian state election will be held on Saturday 28 November 2026. Here's what you need to know about councillors standing as candidates.

The City of Greater Geelong is raising awareness of increased mosquito activity across the region following an unusually early start to the mosquito breeding season, with higher mosquito numbers being reported. 

The strict new artificial intelligence data centre rules announced today by the State Government are a win for the community.

The gardens will be at their springtime best for the 175 Years of Growing Together event on Saturday 3 October from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm.

The City of Greater Geelong has installed a new Heat Stress Mitigation System at Eastern Park to support the health and survival of the threatened Grey-headed Flying-fox camp.

The Newtown community is celebrating a major milestone, with the newly redeveloped Chilwell Library now open in Sladen Park on Wadawurrung Country.

Preparations for the 45th Pako Festa have received an additional $20,000 boost from Council, on top of its $100,000 Budget allocation for the beloved festival.

More opportunities to train, compete and participate in community sport are now a reality following the completion of lighting and facility upgrades at Ocean Grove Memorial Reserve.