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.

Geelong ready to cheer on superstar Matildas
Geelong’s coup of securing the superstar Matildas for a December match will be a huge boost for the region’s hospitality, accommodation and tourism industry.

2025 Geelong Calendar Photography Competition is here
The City of Greater Geelong is inviting photographers from across Geelong to submit their photos for a chance to feature on the cover of the 2025 City of Greater Geelong calendar.

It's time to protect our beach nesting birds
Breeding season has begun for our region’s beach nesting birds and protection measures are in place to give them the best chance of survival during this vulnerable period.

National Wool Museum nominated for more awards
The National Wool Museum has been recognised by the Australian Museum and Galleries Association in both its national and state award nominations process for its biennial We the Makers – Sustainable Fashion Prize program.

City of Greater Geelong joins Vape-Free Victoria partnership
The City of Greater Geelong has joined health promotion foundation VicHealth and more than 40 organisations across the state as part of a new $2 million initiative to empower young people to say no to vaping.

Grant breathes life into Customs House
Geelong’s historic Customs House will be reborn as a creative hub for the city’s thriving artistic community following a $150,000 Victorian Government grant.

Upgrade works to start at Goldsworthy Reserve
The City of Greater Geelong wishes to advise that Goldsworthy Reserve in Corio will be closed for upgrade works between 30 September and 4 October.

Clever and creative solution addresses illegal dumping
We’re leveraging technology, data and innovation to tackle illegal rubbish dumping outside a North Geelong charity shop.

Cabaret star's happy hour at th
This is your invitation to join award-winning cabaret star Tash York and her partners-in-crime, the Red Red Wines as they celebrate life, one glass at a time, in Tash York’s Happy Hour.

New nets for St Leonards cricketers
St Leonards Cricket Club will enter the new season with access to improved practice facilities after the opening of new cricket nets at its home ground, St Leonards Lake Reserve (Len Trewin Reserve).

Delayed start to season for Geelong Cricket Ground
The City of Greater Geelong will assist the Geelong Cricket Club in finding alternative match venues during the first half of its season while work takes place to rectify the centre wicket at the Geelong Cricket Ground.

Exciting next step for Geelong’s future
A plan for a new 3,645-house precinct near Bell Post Hill that could one day be home to more than 10,000 people has received council support.

Indoor pool at Drysdale a step closer
A $40.3 million expansion of the North Bellarine Aquatic Centre has moved one step closer with council awarding a contract to design the project.

Land at 43 The Boulevard, Norlane to be sold to Wathaurong Aboriginal Co-operative
Council has authorised the sale of 5,456m2 of land at 43 The Boulevard, Norlane to Wathaurong Aboriginal Co-operative at last night’s meeting.

New inclusive playspace one step closer
Construction of a new multimillion-dollar inclusive playspace at Rippleside will begin next month.

New plan for a more accessible and inclusive Geelong
A plan detailing how the City of Greater Geelong will create a more accessible, inclusive and welcoming city has received Council support.