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.

Appeal to help protect endangered Grey-headed Flying-foxes
There has been a concerning increase in the number of Grey-headed Flying-foxes in Eastern Park requiring care this season, with around 200 succumbing to malnutrition and falling from their roost trees.

Less than a week left to delight in Floating Christmas Tree
This Sunday 7 January 2024 will be the last chance to see our iconic Floating Christmas Tree in action before it is dismantled and put back into storage.

Final days to help shape the future of central Geelong’s Market Square Quarter
There are less than two weeks for community members to share their insights and ideas about the Draft Market Square Quarter Masterplan.

Young Minds Unite in the Co-design of a Vibrant Youth Hub in Central Geelong
The co-design process for a Youth Hub in central Geelong is well underway with the recently elected 2024 Youth Council contributing their feedback.

2024 Youth Council announced
Twelve young people passionate about making a difference in the community were inducted into the 2024 Youth Council on Wednesday.

New project gets tails wagging at Aldershot Reserve
The City of Greater Geelong will build a fenced dog park at Aldershot Reserve in St Albans Park with the help of funding from the Australian Government.

Eastern Park Play Space to temporarily close for routine maintenance
One of the City’s most popular play spaces, the Eastern Park Play Space, will be closed for routine maintenance on Tuesday 6 February.

Jobfind sponsors fleet vehicle as Council celebrates 15 years of TAC L2P program
Local employment service Jobfind has generously sponsored a fleet vehicle in the Transport Accident Commission (TAC) L2P Program.

Showcase Greater Geelong with a smile
The City is seeking friendly and helpful community members who are interested in becoming a tourism volunteer.

New aquatic and community centre ready to make a splash in Norlane
Construction of the Northern Aquatic and Community Hub in Norlane is complete, paving the way for the highly anticipated facility to open on 19 February.

City's $500,000 Bus Shelter Renewal Program enhancements
In its ongoing commitment to enhance public transportation infrastructure, the City of Greater Geelong invested $500,000 in the 2022/23 Bus Shelter Renewal Program. This initiative aimed at improving eight bus shelters strategically located across the region.

David Scheel Performs 'Don't Shoot Me I'm Only t
Prepare for an uproarious journey through classical music as Australian pianist and comedian David Scheel, brings his internationally acclaimed show, Don’t Shoot Me I’m Only the Piano Player, to the Potato Shed 2pm Sunday 25 February.

Date change for Geelong carols
Due to weather the Geelong YMCA has decided to move Carols by Candlelight Geelong to Saturday 23 December.

Make borrowing your New Year's Resolution
January is a time many of us use to reflect and reset for the coming year. Some of us may resolve to reduce our outgoing costs and save more, while others may decide we want to reduce the amount of clutter in our homes and live more sustainably.

Poppy Kettle Playground reopens
One of Geelong’s most loved waterfront features, Poppy Kettle Playground, has re-opened in time for Christmas following the installation of a new slide and the completion of maintenance works.

Wurriki Nyal Civic Precinct achieves 6-Star NABERS waste rating
The City of Greater Geelong has been awarded a coveted 6-Star NABERS waste rating for the Wurriki Nyal Civic Precinct located at 137-149 Mercer Street, Geelong.