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Fire up your preparations and help protect your property this summer
9 November 2026
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
6 November 2026
Commitment and action to tackle homelessness
4 November 2026
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.
A night of pure entertainment and revelry with Yummy – Joy Machine
9 July 2024
Party-time ensues Saturday 20 July when Yummy – Joy Machine hits the Potato Shed black box theatre for a night of outrageous, outlandish and always unpredictable cabaret.
Mayoral visit to Changwon will explore business opportunities
3 July 2024
Greater Geelong Mayor Trent Sullivan is set to visit Changwon, South Korea, in a significant step to advance agreements under a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and explore future business opportunities.
Geelong Youth Awards winners announced
30 June 2024
Young people making an outstanding contribution across Greater Geelong have been recognised at the annual Geelong Youth Awards.
Submit your name ideas for Geelong Youth Hub
28 June 2024
The City of Greater Geelong is calling for ideas to name the new youth hub opening in central Geelong in early 2025.
Council endorses budget following community feedback
26 June 2024
The Greater Geelong Council has endorsed a final 2024-25 to 2027-28 Budget, featuring a number of changes made in response to community feedback.
Support for women and girls to play sport
26 June 2024
A policy that details how the City will support local women and girls to fully participate in and enjoy community sport has been adopted by Council.
Youth Council presents second report to Council for 2024
26 June 2024
The City’s Youth Council Advisory Committee has released its second report for 2024, shining a spotlight on vape access and use among young people in Geelong.
Geelong Youth Hub being shaped by young people
21 June 2024
Detailed design of a new youth hub in central Geelong is complete, shaped by the ideas and insights of more than 1100 local young people.
Landy Field redevelopment gets go ahead
14 June 2024
The City of Greater Geelong’s application for $5 million in Victorian Government funding to help redevelop the John Landy Athletics Field has been successful.
Construction begins on café extension at Geelong Botanic Gardens
12 June 2024
Construction has started on a new covered verandah for the café in the iconic Tea House building within the Geelong Botanic Gardens.
City offers amnesty on pet registration
11 June 2024
We are offering a free pet registration amnesty for eligible cat and dog owners between Monday 4 November and Sunday 15 December.
Unique Boronggook Drysdale Library celebrated
11 June 2024
The Australian Institute of Architects’ 2024 Victorian Architecture Awards have recognised the Boronggook Drysdale Library for its distinctive design.
Work to begin on indoor pool at Drysdale
11 June 2024
The design of stage two of the North Bellarine Aquatic Centre in Drysdale will begin soon.
Morning Showtime: Tribute to Burt Bacharach
7 June 2024
Join us for an unforgettable morning at the Potato Shed as Australian music veteran Peter Sullivan and acclaimed singer Andrea Lees perform the very best of Burt Bacharach’s iconic hits.
Free info sessions for grants applicants
6 June 2024
Clubs, groups, businesses and individuals considering applying for funding through the Council’s 2024-25 Community Grants are encouraged to attend upcoming free information sessions.
Tennis upgrades a smash hit in Barwon Heads
4 June 2024
Facilities upgrades at Barwon Heads Tennis Club are giving local players improved conditions for competitive and social play.
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