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.

Upgrades coming to Ghazeepore Road
The City will be upgrading Ghazeepore Road, Waurn Ponds to enhance pedestrian and vehicle safety.

Mayor calls on Federal Government to commit to aged care
Greater Geelong Mayor Stretch Kontelj OAM has called on the Commonwealth Government to commit to aged care, as Council considers its response to Commonwealth Government funding changes.

Improvements and new housing on the way for South Geelong
Council has considered an independent panel’s report and adopted an amendment that implements the South Geelong Urban Design Framework (UDF) into the Greater Geelong Planning Scheme.

Positive Ageing Grants now open
The City is excited to announce the Positive Ageing Grants are open.

Chinese wool and textile delegation takes interest in Geelong
Greater Geelong Mayor Stretch Kontelj OAM has welcomed a Chinese delegation to the National Wool Museum where our region’s rich wool heritage, manufacturing innovation and art collections were showcased.

Footpath network condition survey underway
The City of Greater Geelong is assessing its 2,400 km footpath network to collect data and rate the condition of each footpath.

Mayor requests for Bellarine Link business case release
Greater Geelong Mayor Stretch Kontelj OAM has written to the Victorian Minister for Transport Infrastructure and Minister for Public and Active Transport, the Hon Gabrielle Williams MP to request the release of the Bellarine Link business case, calling for bipartisan support of the Geelong Ring Road Extension.

American delegation builds relationships with local cleantech innovators
Geelong’s thriving cleantech industry has been showcased to a visiting delegation from Louisiana and New Orleans during a working lunch at Wurriki Nyal civic precinct today.

Insights into Greater Geelong’s health and wellbeing
Greater Geelong Mayor Stretch Kontelj OAM and the ABC’s Dr Norman Swan have launched the findings of the 2024 Geelong Preventative Health Survey today.

Specialist aged care providers recommended to take the lead on in-home community care services
City of Greater Geelong officers have made a recommendation to Council to transition all in-home community care clients to specialist local providers following an independent review into the aged care reforms.

Council notes Our Community Plan December Quarterly Report
The City of Greater Geelong Council noted the Our Community Plan Quarterly Report for December 2024 at this week’s council meeting.

Devlins Road Reserve advocacy
Council is calling for bipartisan funding commitments at state and federal levels to deliver the much-needed Devlins Road Reserve Master Plan in Ocean Grove.

Lions clubs sponsor L2P fleet vehicle
The City of Greater Geelong has stationed a Transport Accident Commission (TAC) L2P program fleet vehicle in Ocean Grove via a partnership with Lions Clubs on the Bellarine.

Young people invited to complete Geelong Youth Survey for chance to win
The City of Greater Geelong has opened its 2025 Geelong Youth Survey, inviting responses from young people aged 12-25, parents, carers, those who work at education or tertiary institutions, and interested community members.

City seeks expressions of interest to lease part of Abe Wood Reserve in Lovely Banks
Expressions of Interest (EOIs) are being invited for the opportunity for a community group to lease part of Abe Wood Reserve at 80 Edgerton Road, Lovely Banks.

New engagement session to connect community members with Council
Community members are invited to engage in an open conversation with City of Greater Geelong councillors on Tuesday 25th March ahead of the March Council meeting.