Media Releases

Early mosquito-control treatments are paying dividends
City of Greater Geelong Councillor John Doull said that early-season mosquito control treatments – involving the aerial treatment of large wetland breeding sites - had resulted in significantly reduced mosquito numbers.
Tuesday, 30 December 2008 
Minister approves rezoning of former industrial land at Fyansford
The Minister for Planning has given formal approval to two amendments to the planning scheme that will provide new residential land and open space at Fyansford.
Tuesday, 23 December 2008 
Carols by Candlelight free parking at Civic Centre in Gheringhap Street
City of Greater Geelong Mayor John Mitchell said Geelong’s annual Carols by Candlelight in Johnstone Park was a great event, and the City was happy to be providing free parking at the Civic Centre Car Park in Gheringhap Street (entry off Tolmie Place) until midnight.
Tuesday, 23 December 2008 
Community mosaic installed on the Portarlington foreshore
City of Greater Geelong councillor John Doull said the execution of a two metre by 1.5 metre mosaic installed today on the Portarlington foreshore had been a great cooperative effort by the local community.


Monday, 22 December 2008 
Geelong Region experiences another year of impressive growth
City of Greater Geelong Mayor, Cr John Mitchell, said key economic indicators show that the Geelong Region economy has experienced another year of impressive growth.
Monday, 22 December 2008 
Major Geelong infrastructure projects on federal funding shortlist
City of Greater Geelong Mayor Cr John Mitchell welcomed the announcement today that major Geelong region infrastructure projects had been short listed for federal funding by Infrastructure Australia.
Friday, 19 December 2008 
Free City Bus to take the heat out of summer traffic in central Geelong
It’s that season again when visitors to Geelong will be able to travel for free between the major attractions aboard the free Central Geelong Shuttle Summer Service.
Friday, 19 December 2008 
Parking infringement withdrawn after new information provided to City
City of Greater Geelong Manager Health and Local Laws, Gen Hindman, said that as the result of new information supplied to the City yesterday by Mr Ross Yockins, a parking infringement notice issued to Mr Yockins had been withdrawn.
Friday, 19 December 2008 
New Pavillion at Western Oval
With its latest upgrades, Western Oval in Geelong West is claiming the title of Geelong’s number two sports oval, second only to the premier Skilled Stadium.
Thursday, 18 December 2008 
Wool Museum Celebrates 20 Years
On Sunday 21 December the National Wool Museum in Geelong will celebrate its twentieth anniversary. The date is the exact day that the Museum was officially opened 20 years ago as one of the country’s most important bicentennial projects.
Tuesday, 16 December 2008 
Council portfolio structure 2009
At its Tuesday night meeting the City of Greater Geelong Council adopted its portfolio structure for 2009. The Council also decided on which Councillors would represent the City on various organisations and committees.
Tuesday, 16 December 2008 
City supports MAV position re ABC Learning child care services
Council tonight voted to support the MAV’s leadership role in relation to possible closures of ABC Learning child care services.
Tuesday, 16 December 2008 
Council contributes more than $160,000 to community arts and festivals in 08/09
The City of Greater Geelong has contributed more than $160,000 to 37 community groups through its 2008-09 Community Arts and Community Festivals Grants Programs.
Tuesday, 16 December 2008 
Council supports integration of Geelong Library and Heritage Centre
The City of Greater Geelong Council is supporting the integration of the Geelong Library and Geelong Heritage Centre, as part of the development of the Cultural Precinct master plan.
Tuesday, 16 December 2008 
Major events held in Geelong during July – September 2008 generated $22 million for local economy
At its Tuesday night meeting the City of Greater Geelong Council received the September 2008 annual report of the Geelong Major Events (GME) committee.

Tuesday, 16 December 2008 
Diverse local projects to be funded through federal program
The City of Greater Geelong has selected seven local projects to be funded through the federal government’s Regional and Local Community Infrastructure Program.
Tuesday, 16 December 2008 
Cycling funding will help establish Geelong as cycling capital; Mayor
City of Greater Geelong Mayor Cr John Mitchell welcomed the Victorian Government’s announcement today of $500,000 funding to go towards the construction of a criterium circuit at Belmont Common.
Monday, 15 December 2008 
Bellarine Aquatic & Sports Centre now open!
The Bellarine Aquatic & Sports Centre opened today with a free family fun day today.
Sunday, 14 December 2008 
Bus survey, Central Geelong
City of Greater Geelong General Manager Major Projects, Stephen Wright, said Council and the Department of Transport have been conducting a survey of business owners, property owners and the public on a proposed Bus Interchange for the Central Geelong precinct.
Thursday, 11 December 2008 
City of Greater Geelong welcomes new Victorian Coastal Strategy
The City of Greater Geelong welcomes the new Victorian Coastal Strategy, and is pleased to see the inclusion of the coastal spaces recommendations and guidance around sea level rise and the vulnerability of the coastline to storm activity, said Mayor John Mitchell.
Thursday, 11 December 2008 
Geelong to mark 60th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights with Food of the World Festival
Tomorrow (Wednesday 10 December) will mark the 60th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
Tuesday, 09 December 2008 
St Hilliers chosen as preferred developer for Haymarket site
The City of Greater Geelong has selected St Hilliers Pty Ltd in association with FMSA Architects as the preferred development team for the Haymarket site in Myers Street.
Tuesday, 09 December 2008 
Geelong Night Market Launches in January 2009
Queen Victoria Market Pty Ltd, in conjunction with the Central Geelong Marketing are excited to announce the launch of the Geelong Night Market to be held in Johnstone Park in January 2009.
Wednesday, 03 December 2008 
Bellarine Aquatic & Sports Centre free open day on Sunday 14 December
Get your bathers ready! The much-anticipated $8 million Bellarine Aquatic & Sports Centre is opening on Sunday 14 December.
Tuesday, 02 December 2008 
Night Arts market & festival this Friday night (5th December)
The ‘Night Arts’ market and festival will bring Little Malop Street alive this Friday evening, bringing together some of the region’s best professional artists and performers for an evening of unique sights and sounds for the whole family.
Tuesday, 02 December 2008 
The people of 3219 say a huge thankyou to their young people
A call to the Whittington and East Geelong community to acknowledge their young volunteers has generated a huge response.
Monday, 01 December 2008 
‘Box Wars’, skate and basketball comps among free activities at Youth Activities Area opening event
If creating armour from cardboard boxes and going to battle with cardboard weapons is your idea of a fun time then Sunday’s Youth Activities Area free opening event is for you.
Monday, 01 December 2008