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.

Call for Community Leadership Program participants
Residents interested in making a difference in the Geelong community are being encouraged to enrol in the City of Greater Geelong Community Leadership Program, beginning 13 March 2024.

Geelong Youth join forces for Respect Cup
Year 9 school students from across The City of Greater Geelong have joined forces with young people from Colac Otway and Surf Coast Shires to say ‘no’ to gender-based violence by participating in the Barwon Respect Cup.

Queens Park Playground closed for maintenance works
The City of Greater Geelong wishes to advise that the Queens Park Playground, at 150 Queens Park Rd Highton, will be closed for four days as urgent maintenance work is completed.

Geelong’s iconic Floating Christmas Tree set to grace Corio Bay once again!
It's that wonderful time of the year, and Geelong is getting ready to usher in the festive season in grand style as our beloved Floating Christmas Tree made its grand return to Corio Bay this morning.

Geelong City LED lighting and smart control technology upgrade
The roll out of energy-efficient LED lighting and Smart Control Technology continues as the City of Greater Geelong nears closer to completing one of the largest smart street light upgrades in Victoria.

Drysdale Town Square and CCTV project
Drysdale Town Square and park’s $1.3 million transformative upgrade brings community together, seamlessly integrating with the state-of-the-art Boronggook Drysdale Library.

Live music at the forefront in Geelong region
We’re proud to announce our Live and Local program, designed to showcase, support and celebrate the unique mix of local musicians and bands in our region.

A Decade Among Trees
Meet Leigh, an arborist whose office isn't confined by walls, but high up in Geelong's tree canopy.

Annual Report 2022-2023 goes to Council
Council will consider the City of Greater Geelong’s Annual Report for the 2022-23 financial year at next Tuesday’s meeting.

Beloved Frank Costa AO celebrated in bronze
With contributions from the Costa family, Rory Costelloe and the Geelong Football Club, we've funded a permanent tribute that will eventually call central Geelong home.

Cultural awareness in our region
Corinna Eccles’ everyday experience of Geelong provides on-going opportunities to reflect on her sense of belonging.

From our Botanic Gardens to Werribee Open Range Zoo
We're donating bamboo for the zoo animals to enjoy while maintaining our commitment to sustainability.

Have your say about local projects
Community engagement helps us to plan and make better decisions. Here's a quick update on some of the tops we recently sought feedback about.

Helping our communities with recycling
We've compiled a handy list to help you rethink, renew and recycle.

New thermal imaging cameras available to borrow
Would you like work out your home’s thermal performance to help you improve your energy efficiency?

Olive harvest brings community together
An Environmental Sustainability Grant has led to positive environmental outcomes and lasting community connections.