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.

Potato Shed closure for Christmas and refurbishment
The Potato Shed and box office will close for Christmas on Thursday 21 December 2023 and reopen on Monday 8 January 2024.

Input into New Major Events Attraction Strategy welcome
The City of Greater Geelong is excited to announce the initiation of a comprehensive new Major Events Attraction Strategy, underscoring its commitment to positioning Geelong as a premier destination for major events, festivals, and cultural gatherings.

Youth to co-design Central Geelong Youth Hub
The City of Greater Geelong will open a Geelong Youth Hub within the Busport building in central Geelong as part of a two-year pilot starting in January 2025 running until December 2026.

St Leonards Skate Park upgrade project successfully completed
The construction works to enhance the St Leonards Skate Park have reached successful completion.

Potato Shed unveils 2024 season
The Potato Shed has launched the 2024 season line-up, showcasing an extraordinary array of theatre, dance, circus performances and music from local artists and touring companies.

Community invited to help name the ‘NACH’
The City of Greater Geelong is inviting the community to help choose a new name for the soon-to-be-completed Northern Aquatic and Community Hub (NACH) in Norlane.

Youth Council Advisory Committee delivers final report to Council
The City of Greater Geelong Youth Council Advisory Committee (Youth Council) has presented its final report to the Council for the year 2023, summarising a year of activities, accomplishments, and insightful discussions aimed at representing the voices and needs of local young people.

Ancient Grasstrees to be preserved
The City of Greater Geelong's Environment and Biodiversity Team, in collaboration with Themeda Ecology Pty Ltd, has undertaken a vital conservation effort to protect one of the Bellarine Peninsula's oldest living organisms, the Grasstrees of the Basin Reserve in Drysdale.

Sparrow Park playground set to close for renewal
Work is set to begin on the renewal of Sparrow Park with the playground and maze to close in early February 2024, for a period of up to eight weeks.

Dell Eco Reef wins international acclaim
The innovative modular units used in the City’s Dell Eco Reef project at Clifton Springs have been recognised with a prestigious international award.

City appoints Executive Leadership Team
The City of Greater Geelong has appointed four highly credentialed Executive Directors to lead its four new directorates under CEO Ali Wastie.

Permanent recognition for Frank Costa AO
A memorial celebrating the life and achievements of the late Frank Costa AO has been unveiled to his family, councillors, Cats representatives and community members on the corner of Ryrie and Moorabool streets

Waurn Ponds Hosts Neighbourhood Conversation
Residents across the region are invited to have their say on projects of interest when the City of Greater Geelong hosts its fourth Neighbourhood Conversation for the year.

City unveils Rainbow Crossing
The City of Greater Geelong has unveiled a permanent rainbow pedestrian crossing on Yarra Street, under the Westfield flyover, as a symbol of pride in the diversity of the region and a celebration of the LGBTQIA+ community.

People with Disability Awards announced
The City of Greater Geelong has marked International Day of People with Disability by naming its winners of the annual Awards for People with Disability.

Take your rubbish with you
This year you might notice signs around Geelong asking 'If you can, take your rubbish with you'. This request is for everyone, tourists and residents. And here's why.