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.

Saleyards precinct referred to independent panel
The delivery of a new residential precinct at the former saleyards in North Geelong is a step closer, with City of Greater Geelong Councillors referring all submissions on the proposal to an independent panel for consideration.

Council adopts Public Transparency Policy
Council has adopted the Public Transparency Policy following a period of community consultation.

Greater Geelong’s economy receives $24.8 million injection
Thirteen major events that were sponsored by Geelong Major Events (GME) in 2021-22 provided the Greater Geelong economy with a $24.8 million boost.

Focus on community safety
Council is calling on community members to reflect on what it means to feel and be safe in Greater Geelong.

Dad and Dave' wear the hoops
‘Dad and Dave’, the well known bronze figures inside the iconic T&G Building bell tower, are now decked out in blue and white hoops in support of Geelong’s premiership bid on Saturday.

Geelong Botanic Gardens welcomes spring, and a new water feature
Works have finished on a new water feature within the conservatory at the Geelong Botanic Gardens in time for the influx of visitors, as spring brings new life to the Gardens.

City launches Gender Equality Action Plan
The City of Greater Geelong has celebrated its ongoing commitment to improving outcomes for women and gender diverse people with the launch of its Gender Equality Action Plan.

Gallery expansion could deliver for Geelong
The City of Greater Geelong and Geelong Gallery are seeking support to proceed to detailed design and advanced planning for a significant expansion of the Gallery into City Hall and the adjoining conference centre.

Work begins on fibre rollout to The Bellarine
A partnership between the City of Greater Geelong, Deakin University and Australia’s Academic and Research Network (AARNet) is delivering high-speed internet to community, education, and research facilities on The Bellarine.

Community input welcomed into the future of Whittington Link
The City of Greater Geelong is inviting input as it undertakes a project to shape the future of the Whittington Link social infrastructure.

Scam alert - 'lifestyle survey'
Community members have made us aware of a caller claiming to be conducting a lifestyle survey on behalf of the City of Greater Geelong. They are asking questions about income and home ownership. We are not conducting a survey of this kind.

City joins local partners in Regional Renewable Organics Network
Barwon Water and four local councils are joining forces to transform organic waste into high value products for agriculture and at the same time generate renewable energy in a big step forward for the circular economy in Victoria.

Major employers - Barwon Region 2022
We have published a list of major employers in the Barwon region.

Wadawurrung Scarred Tree finds a new home
At the request of Wadawurrung Traditional Owners, a culturally significant scarred tree that was in a fragile and deteriorating state has been conserved and moved to Wurriki Nyal, to stand at the heart of Greater Geelong’s new Civic Precinct.

Increased opportunities emerge as Osborne Park lights up
Extended hours for play and training, enhanced participation, along with increased opportunity for social cohesion are among the expected benefits as the City of Greater Geelong partners with the Victorian Government in hitting the switch on floodlighting at Osborne Park.

Lights shine brightly in Norlane
The future looks bright at Corio Bay Sports Club with the installation of lighting at the Cobras’ home base Evans Reserve set to drive participation in soccer across Norlane.