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.

Our sustainable fleet
We are always looking at ways to maximise efficiencies, improve safety, reduce our environmental footprint and provide value for money.

CEO Martin Cutter announces resignation
City of Greater Geelong Chief Executive Officer Martin Cutter has announced he will step down from his role at the end of September 2022.

Free and low-cost events for small businesses
From workshops to networking opportunities and expert panels, there’s something for everyone at this year’s Geelong Small Business Festival.

Business case to look at livestock exchange
City of Greater Geelong Councillors have endorsed a resolution to proceed with a Business Case that will include further analysis from experts in relevant fields to deliver a Regional Livestock and Rural Information Exchange Hub and Truck Wash in Greater Geelong.

Community engagement period opens for the Southeast Bellarine Coastal Area (4W-Collendina)
The City of Greater Geelong has released the draft Southeast Bellarine Coast (4W-Collendina) Coastal and Marine Management Plan (CMMP) until the 7 August for community feedback.

Contract awarded to G21 region-based businesses
Three contractors based in the G21 region have been selected by council to move bulk household and green organics throughout the municipality until July 2025.

Draft rules and policy endorsed by Council
Council last night endorsed the release of the draft Governance Rules and Public Question and Submission Time Policy and is now inviting the community to have its say on the draft documents.

Further funds to upgrade ageing assets
The share of funding allocated towards renewing Council’s extensive asset base will be progressively increased over the next decade.

Further investigations into low-cost camping
City of Greater Geelong Council have noted the findings of a feasibility study into establishing a low-cost camping site in the north of Geelong to help cater to the growing recreational vehicle (RV) market.

Reconciliation journey continues
Council has noted the City of Greater Geelong’s progress towards implementing the Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) but acknowledged more needs to be done to advance Reconciliation in the region.

Rezoning at Melaluka Road, Leopold
A proposal to rezone 2.5 hectares of land in Leopold for a new residential development of approximately 35 residential lots has been adopted by City of Greater Geelong Council, following a recommendation from an independent panel of planning experts.

Strategy sets road safety targets
Council has finalised a new road safety strategy that outlines an ambitious vision of no deaths and serious injuries on Greater Geelong roads by 2050.

Council brings the budget back into the black
Supporting a raft of capital works projects and progressively increasing spending on existing assets are key features of the Council’s 2022-23 Budget.

Greater Geelong celebrates Refugee Week 2022
Today is World Refugee Day, and the City of Greater Geelong is proud to celebrate the day as part of Refugee Week, which runs until Saturday 25th June.

Community Green Achievers honoured
Volunteers behind transformative renewable energy projects are among the recipients of the annual Community Green Achiever Awards.

Mayor Murrihy elected to serve community
Councillor Peter Murrihy is Greater Geelong’s new Mayor, after a unanimous vote by the Council during tonight’s special meeting at City Hall.