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.

Street upgrades near Waurn Ponds Station complete
A $2.1 million upgrade of Sugargum Drive and Bodega Street in Waurn Ponds is complete, creating improved conditions for road users and pedestrians near Waurn Ponds Station.

Mayor's response to Victorian state budget
Mayor Trent Sullivan has made a statement in response to the release by the Victorian Government of the 2024-25 state budget.

More awards for Dell Eco Reef and sustainable bridges
Two clever and creative projects that showcase the City’s sustainability commitments have been recognised in two separate awards.

New change facilities for Bell Park Sports Club
Bell Park Sports Club players are enjoying modern new change facilities after the completion of a $1.95 million upgrade at the club’s Batesford home.

Popular library stands out for distinctive design
The City’s uniquely circular shaped Boronggook Drysdale Library has been shortlisted for the Australian Institute of Architects’ 2024 Victorian Architecture Awards.

Council to seek partnership to develop social housing on Purnell Road
The Greater Geelong Council is taking steps to address the need for more social and affordable housing in the region, as it works towards the goals of its 21-year social housing plan.

Electric vehicle joins L2P fleet
The City of Greater Geelong has added an electric vehicle to its L2P program fleet, increasing opportunities for local L-platers to clock up supervised driving hours.

Have your say on the Integrated Transport Strategy
The City of Greater Geelong invites community input to develop an Integrated Transport Strategy (ITS) to set the vision and directions for transport decision making in the medium to long term.

Alternative entry to Geelong Botanic Gardens during asphalt works
Major asphalt works will commence in the Geelong Botanic Gardens starting the week of Monday 29 April that will require the temporary closure of the main gates and access via an alternative entrance.

Council seeks community feedback on new nature strip garden guidelines
The City of Greater Geelong is seeking feedback on a draft Nature Strip Guideline and Specification, which will provide residents with more options to create beautiful and sustainable nature strip gardens.

Draft budget available for feedback
Our Council has released its Proposed 2024-25 to 2027-28 Budget for community feedback.

Geelong on the Rise: A Clever & Creative International City
A plan that seeks to support a further 55,000 new jobs to the region, increase our Gross Regional Product by $9.7 billion by 2041 and attract 120,000 people is available for community consultation.

Cyber Incident: After-hours contact centre
We have been notified of a data breach impacting OracleCMS who manage calls to our Customer Service Centre outside standard business hours.

Celebrating Geelong's UNESCO Creative City designation
Today, the City of Greater Geelong participated in an unveiling event for a new marketing initiative that showcases Victoria’s four UNESCO Creative Cities - Melbourne (Literature), Geelong (Design), Ballarat (Craft & Folk Art) Bendigo city and regions (Gastronomy).

Closure of Barwon Valley and Rippleside outdoor exercise equipment areas for renewal
The City of Greater Geelong will temporarily close the Barwon Valley Fun Park and Rippleside Outdoor Fitness Station for the renewal of outdoor exercise equipment.

GRID Series Unveils the Tracks and Documentaries from their Latest Program in Geelong
GRID Series (Grass Roots Indie Development), an innovative artist development initiative, proudly unveils the incredible projects of its latest cohort, marking a successful program of empowering musicians from the Geelong region.