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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.
Warning on fake parking tickets
19 June 2023
We are warning residents to double-check their parking fines following the discovery of fraudulent parking tickets being used within the municipality.
Avalon Beach Boat Ramp upgrade
13 June 2023
Better Boating Victoria has commissioned an upgrade of the Avalon Beach Boat Ramp, requiring the closure of the ramp to allow construction to take place.
Invitation to review cat curfew
9 June 2023
The City of Greater Geelong is welcoming community feedback on a review of cat curfews within the municipality.
Opportunities emerge as changeroom developments are unveiled
9 June 2023
The redevelopment of the Shell Reserve changerooms to feature modern, gender-neutral and accessible facilities will support future participation growth in football, netball, and cricket at Corio Community Sports Club.
Smart support for Flying-fox colony
8 June 2023
The City of Greater Geelong will install smart irrigation infrastructure in Geelong’s Eastern Park in the coming months to assist in reducing heat stress deaths within our Grey-headed Flying-fox colony.
Acrobatic, high-energy comedy leaps into the Potato Shed
7 June 2023
Celebrated Australian performance troupe Circus Trick Tease is promising to have the adrenaline pumping as it brings its latest show, ‘WERK IT’ to Drysdale’s Potato Shed on July 22.
Melbourne-based designer wins We the Makers Sustainable Fashion Prize 2023
7 June 2023
Melbourne-based designer, Canwen Zho is the winner of the $10,000 We the Makers Sustainable Fashion Prize 2023.
Grand farewell for Waterworld
6 June 2023
The Greater Geelong community is invited to join a free farewell celebration for Waterworld, before the iconic Norlane aquatic and leisure centre closes its doors for the final time.
Queens Park Golf Course re-opened to public
6 June 2023
Queens Park Golf Course has re-opened to the public following the installation of Clublinks Management as temporary operator.
Geelong event to support responsible smart tech
1 June 2023
Smart technology and urban innovation specialists will come together in Geelong on Thursday 15 June.
Facilities boost for Lara’s sporting community
26 May 2023
Lara’s sporting community has received a welcome addition to the town’s sporting precinct with the unveiling of a new, accessible, multi-sport and gender-neutral pavilion, adjoining two new netball and two redeveloped tennis courts.
Smart21 Community of 2023 recognition
23 May 2023
The City and other innovative, future-focused organisations are celebrating Greater Geelong being named a Smart21 Community of 2023.
All libraries to stay open
19 May 2023
Following discussions between the City of Greater Geelong and the Geelong Regional Library Corporation, the GRLC has committed not to close any libraries.
Budget impacts for City programs
18 May 2023
The Greater Geelong community is invited to have its say on proposed funding changes to City of Greater Geelong-run programs and services.
Register now for free ‘The Heart – A Shared Journey’ event
18 May 2023
The Greater Geelong community is invited to participate in a local forum discussing the Uluru Statement from the Heart.
City invites views on future of Belmont Dog Park
17 May 2023
Belmont Dog Park users are being invited to share their views on the preferred surface for the popular canine play space moving into the future.
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