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.

City of Greater Geelong to withdraw from G21
The Greater Geelong Council has voted to withdraw its membership of the G21 Geelong Region Alliance, effective April 2024.

City seeks input into Moorpanyal Park Master Plan
The City of Greater Geelong is inviting input from the community to assist in developing a Master Plan for North Shore’s Moorpanyal Park, located to the north of the Spirit of Tasmania’s new home at Corio Quay.

Council approves Armstrong Creek Town Centre Library name
The City of Greater Geelong Council has approved ‘Biyal-a Armstrong Creek Library’ as the traditional name of the new $21.864 million Armstrong Creek Library, reflecting the overall Armstrong Creek valley-scape and its watercourse as a place of many red gums’.

Mount Duneed Community Hub name revealed
The City of Greater Geelong has unveiled Poa Banyul Community Hub as the name of the community centre nearing completion at 110-122 Unity Drive, Mount Duneed.

New sustainable village for North Geelong
Council has adopted an amendment that will pave the way for the planned transformation of the former Geelong Saleyards, Gateways Support Services site and other adjoining undeveloped land in North Geelong.

Council releases proposed budget
The Greater Geelong Council has released its Proposed 2023-24 to 2026-27 Budget for community feedback.

Marveloo increases accessibility and inclusivity across Greater Geelong
We’re striving for access and inclusion for all Greater Geelong residents through the availability of our Marveloo for use at events and community sites.

'Christmas in our community' grants foster inclusivity and equity
Geelong's northern suburbs are gearing up for the festive season as communities unite to celebrate the magic of Christmas with a family movie night and an open-air celebration in Corio funded by the City’s annual Christmas in the Community grants.

Youth Award winners announced
Young people making an outstanding contribution across Greater Geelong have been recognised at the annual Geelong Youth Awards.

Sustainability Performance Report helps City track progress
Environmental, social and economic initiatives helped create a more sustainable community, as the City continues its efforts to reduce carbon emissions across its operations, aiming to be carbon neutral by 2025.

Council approves sale of land parcel at Connections Park Corio
Council last night voted in favour of beginning the process to sell a second parcel of land at Connections Park in Corio.

LGBTIQA+ Advisory Committee unveiled
The City of Greater Geelong has strengthened its commitment to better support and engage with the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex and Asexual (LGBTQIA+) community by unveiling its inaugural advisory committee.

City celebrates multicultural communities
The City of Greater Geelong is celebrating the talents, influence, and stories of Victoria's rich multicultural communities by marking Cultural Diversity Week.

City launches latest Community Leadership Program
We've launched our 2023 Community Leadership Program as part of our commitment to developing skilled and passionate leaders across the region.

Drysdale Customer Service Centre relocating to exciting new Boronggook Library
Drysdale’s Customer Service Centre is relocating from 18/20 Hancock St to the innovative new $9.15 million Boronggook (Bo-rong-gook) Drysdale Library - only a short 100m walk across the road at 10 Wyndham Street.

Awards celebrate Greater Geelong women making a difference
The extraordinary contributions and leadership roles of women in Greater Geelong were celebrated with the annual Women in Community Life Awards on Wednesday 8 March 2023, International Women’s Day.