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 to exit golf course operation
The City of Greater Geelong will exit out of direct operation of golf facilities, following the endorsement by Council of a new Golf Facilities Strategy during its November 2022 meeting.

Grass slashing underway despite rain
The City of Greater Geelong’s mowing, slashing and roadside spraying programs are behind schedule due to recent and ongoing rain, but city crews are working hard to catch up as the ground begins to dry.

Reviewing Geelong’s Principal Bicycle Network
At last night’s Council meeting, City of Greater Geelong Councillors resolved to request that the Chief Executive Officer investigate a strategic review of the Principal Bicycle Network.

City responding to flood impacts
The City of Greater Geelong is working with authorities to respond as quickly as possible to the impacts of flooding across the region.

Take precautions on mosquitos
The City of Greater Geelong is urging community members to take precautions to minimise their risk of contracting the Buruli ulcer, which is also known as the Bairnsdale ulcer.

Tree-mendous climbers converge on Geelong
Arborists from across Victoria will converge on Geelong this weekend for the Victorian State Tree Climbing Championships.

Trent Sullivan elected to lead the Council
Councillor Trent Sullivan is Greater Geelong’s new Mayor, after he was elected unopposed by the Council at a meeting tonight at City Hall.

Flood repairs to take time
The City of Greater Geelong is asking for the community’s patience and understanding as it tackles the mammoth task of repairing flood damaged roads across the region.

Grants to create clean technology and help our environment
The City of Greater Geelong has announced funding for three projects that use clean technology and support our move towards a circular economy where the impacts of production and consumption are reduced.

Sporting opportunities on the rise in St Leonards
Sporting opportunities look set to increase in the Bellarine Peninsula.

Council endorses key coastal strategy
Council has endorsed a new 10-year strategy to enhance a key stretch of marine and coastal environments on the Bellarine Peninsula.

Councillors endorse Highton Village Urban Design Framework
Significant community benefits will be delivered for the Highton community, with City of Greater Geelong Councillors last night endorsing the Final Urban Design Framework for Highton Village.

Options to relocate bluestone cottage
City of Greater Geelong Councillors have noted the findings of an independent feasibility study into the relocation of a bluestone cottage from Barwon Heads Road.

Councillors to consider Highton Village Urban Design Framework
City of Greater Geelong Councillors will consider the Final Urban Design Framework (UDF) for Highton Village at Tuesday’s Council meeting, following five stages of community engagement over five years.

Make a splash and stay safe this spring and summer
Our region is blessed with some of the best beaches, rivers and pools in Australia, so it’s important for everyone to learn how to swim and to practice water safety.

Restoring the heartbeat of Norlane
The planned renewal of Labuan Square has been hailed as a win for the north. Norlane Community Initiatives Co-Director Simon Reeves believes the renewal will restore the community’s ‘heartbeat’.