The City of Greater Geelong has adopted a Gaming Policy to provide guidance on the location of gaming machines in the municipality.

At its meeting on Tuesday night, Council approved the allocation of $10,000 to fund the installation of a water pump at Anakie.

Connecting Identities is a three-year project which is a compnent of the national project ''Generations''.

Cr Tony Ansett says an innovative new water supply project means the Elcho Park Golf will no longer be regarded as the ''poor relation'' among the region''s wide range of golfing venues.

If the rains have inspired you to refocus on your garden then the Friends of the Geelong Botanic Gardens Autumn Plant Sale being held this weekend is a must.

Mayor Cr Bruce Harwood has paid tribute to what he described as ''a great team effort'' involved in achieving the significant drop in crime figures across the Geelong region.

Wetlands in Japan and Australia have been linked through a live web cam system.

The names of those attending the Geelong Summit on Friday 4 April have been released.

Geelong will again be the backdrop for Nicholas Cage film.

The City of Greater Geelong will join more than 14,000 organisations worldwide that will switch off non-essential lighting for Earth Hour at 8pm on Saturday 29 March.

The Lord Mayor of Melbourne Cr John So has invited the City of Greater Geelong to partcipate in a trade mission to China in May.

Work on Geelong''s Youth Activities Area is about to get underway.

Geelong Major Events reported back to Council for the period of October to December 2007.

Council will apply for a State Government Municipal Infrastructure Redevelopment grant to improve children''s services infrastructure within the region.

On Tuesday night Council adopted the Clifton Springs Coastal Management Plan to guide the conservation and management ofthe township''s coastal reserve system.

A gradually sloping pedestrian path will enable beach goers and picnic makers to access the lower slopes of the Dell in Clifton Springs without having to negotiate a steep incline or share the route with vehicles.

Council will request the Minister for Planning to appoint an Independent Panel to consider submissions received on a residential development proposed for Point Lonsdale.

A new International Training Facility at Geelong Cricket Club''s Kardinia Park homeground is to be named the David Kelly Training Facility.

Council has noted progress made in water conservation initiatives at Queens Park, the municipal''s second-largest consumer of potable water, and has supported the development of the Queens Park Master Plan.

The City has thrown its support behind a proposal to pipe recycled water from the Barwon Prison complex to Elcho Park, completely replacing the potable water currently used to water the Elcho Park Golf Course and its surrounds.

The City has adopted rezoning Amendment C142, which provides for the extention of the Corio Quay North Berth, together with an accompanying planning permit for the construction of the berth extension and cargo loading facility.

The City has voted to support in principal the rezoning of land at 230 Stacey''s Road, Lara, to allow for the expansion of the existing Chemring Australia manufacturing and distribution facility.

The CIty of Greater Geelong is calling on young people to take part in the fifth annual Get on Board Beach Day.

A new exhibition at the National Wool Museum looks at the fascinating stories of 12 small, independent traders from throughout Geelong who have continued to trade in the smae business for 30,40, even 50 or more years.

Youth Week kicks off in the City of Greater Geelong on Monday 31 March with a skate and art event and XBox competition.

Cr Bruce Harwood said the City has secured the first round of this year''s Australian Formula One Superboat Grand Prix Series, which will be held on Corio Bay at the Geelong Waterfront on the Anzac Day long weekend.

Upgrading of the Geelong West Library is now on track following a delay caused when undocumented footings were uncovered during the demolition stages of the project.

On Thursday evening the Whittington Link will come alive with music, art, performance and food.

The Union Street Mural is getting a new look.

Please butt it then bin it - that''s the message Cr Tom O''Connor has for smokers.

Local people will have an opportunity to contribute to the Prime Minister''s 2020 Summit with the announcement of a Geelong Summit to be held on Friday 4 April.

Anica Costa has taken out the fourth annual People''s Choice Award for the National Wool Museum''s fabARTS 2008: VCE Art and Design Exhibition.

Mayor Cr Bruce Harwood will press the case for a Geelong conference and exhibition centre during his visit to Canberra on Monday.

Cr Rod Macdonald said Council would request the Minister for Planning to appoint an Independent Panel to consider public submissions received as the result of the exhibition of Amendment C139.

The State Government has advised the City of Greater Geelong that as of 30 June 2008 funding will be cut to three preventative health programs.

The Council will call for expressions of interest for the appropriate development of a site on the eastern side of Steampacket Quay on the Geelong Waterfront.

Education and infrastructure improvements are two of the measures that will be used to increase Geelong''s appeal as a cycling friendly city.

Equestrian fans in the Lara area have received a giant boost with the start of work on a new $100,000 administration centre and social clubrooms at Elcho Park.

Cr Peter McMullin said the new-look Hitchcock Avenue was a fitting tribute to Barwon Heads'' position as the epicentre of the sea change phenomenon.

Running from 17 to 21 March, Butt Free City Week aims to encourage smokers to reduce the estimated 7.2 million butts littered every year.

Stinton Oval at Queens Park will be protected from the effects of future droughts following conversion of the playing surface from the traditional cool season grasses to more durable and drought-resistant warm season grasses.