On Tuesday 13 December City of Greater Geelong Council adopted the following portfolios.

More than 42,700 people visited the Geelong Gallery during the 2004/2005 financial year the City of Greater Geelong Council heard on Tuesday night.

Greater Geelong Councillor Tom O''Connor said the latest geotechnical draft report on the condition of the Dell at Clifton Springs highlights the potential for a partial re-opening, possibly toward the end of January 2006

An action packed youth event was held at Whittington LINK today to celebrate the completion of an areosol art mural

Greater Geelong Councillor David Saunderson has urged residents to visit the new-look Moorpanyal Park in North Shore, following two years of extensive rehabilitation and beautification works at the park.

Greater Geelong Mayor Cr Peter McMullin said today that extensions to the route of the City Free Bus around Central Geelong would be a big boost for the service.

Greater Geelong Councillor Jan Farrell has urged residents of St Leonards to take the opportunity to view the draft report of St Leonards Urban Design Framework on the City's Website.

Greater Geelong Mayor Cr Peter McMullin, the new Chair of Regional Cities Victoria said constructive dialogue between regional communities and the State Government is vital in maintaining high levels of growth in regional Victoria.

Greater Geelong Councillor John Mitchell has paid tribute to members of the Geelong baseball community for thier efforts in a clean up at the Geelong Baseball Complex in Waurn Ponds, after high winds on Christmas Eve blew over a section of high fencing.

Three famous Australians have been touring the country for 23 years and will be visiting the Potato Shed in January. Can you guess who they are?

Greater Geelong Mayor Cr Peter McMullin said Council would continue to push for Option 2F as its preferred route for Section Three of Geelong Bypass.

Geelong Mayor, Cr Peter McMullin urged TAC workers to take their time before making a decision on whether to relocate to Geeong.

The City of Greater Geelong welcomed the decision by the Victorian Gambling Commission not to allow an additional 15 electronic gaming machines at the Ocean Grove Bowling Club, siad Beangala ward Councillor Jan Farrell.

Greater Geelong Mayor Peter McMullin said planned streetscape works for Hitchcock Avenue, Barwon Heads, would significantly enhance the town's commercial heart.

City of Greater Geelong Mayor Peter McMullin is happy to send a letter of welcome to all current staff of the Transport Accident Commission following the announcement on Friday of the Victorian Government's plans to relocate the commission to Geelong.

City of Greater Geelong Mayor Cr Peter McMullin said key economic indicators show the Geelong regional economy has experienced another year of solid growth that confirms Geelong's place as one of Australia's leading economic centres.

Four speed observation devices will be in operation on the Princes Highway between Geelong and Warrnambool over the Christmas holidays as part of a coordinated regional road safety campaign.

Greater Geelong Mayor Cr Peter McMullin said the State Government's decision to relocate the Transport Accident Commission to Geelong would provide a "sensational boost" for the entire region.

On Tuesday night Council resolved to accept the tender from Davis Langdon Pty Ltd for the provision of project management services associated with the development of the replacement Leisurelink facility.

A litter campaign aimed at customers of takeaway food outlets will take place in the Barwon Region over the summer holidays

On Tuesday night Council resolved to endorse four preferred sites for the construction of a spectacular large stone monument, known as geogyph, to commemorate the Geelong Regional Festival of Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth Games.

Greater Geelong Mayor Peter McMullin said the State Government's contribution of $2 million from its Better Pools Fund was a 'most welcome' boost for the Leisurelink replacement program

Greater Geelong Deputy Mayor Lou Brazier said Council's decision to submit an expression of interest in employing up to three indigeouns trainees was in keeping with its active role in developing and supporting reconciliation and indigenous initatives.

On Tuesday Council received the results of the first of a new annual community survey.

One of the world''s oldest and rarest tree species was planted at the Geelong Botanic Gardens today.

Greater Geelong General Manager Major Projects, Stephen Wright, said the Moorabool Street palm trees remained in good health despite a temporary yellowing of the foliage since being transplanted.

The state president of Apex Victoria, Craig Fletcher, and City of Greater Geelong Mayor Peter McMullin have launched a project which will result in the redevelopment of the historic Princess Walk, in Johnstone Park.

Ashby Primary School in Geelong West has given the Walking School Bus an ''A'' plus after the school''s second year of particiaption in the program

The majority of children in the Geelong region are performing well in key development areas according to data collected from 57 local primary schools.

City of Greater Geelong Mayor Peter McMullin said the City would be donating the revenue from a typical day's parking fines - a sum of around $5,500 - to boost the Geelong Advertiser's Adopt-a-family appeal.