Council has decided to advise Heritage VIctoria that it supports the inclusion of Geelong Botanical Gardens on the State Victoria Heritage Register, while making a request that the proposed inclusion of Eastern Park on the register by defered for the moment.

Greater Geelong Mayor Peter McMullin has said the establishment of a ''Focus on Families and Children Round Table'' would help to identify any gaps in services provision.

Geelong's relaxed lifestyle and diverse culture are celebrated in this weekend's major events said Mayor Cr Peter McMullin.

Major events are an important part of the City of Greater Geelong's economic development strategy said Mayor Cr Peter McMullin

The Canadian Triathlon Team has arrived in Geelong to train in the lead up to next month''s Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth Games.

The City will investigate the cost and feasibility of a series of measures aimed at improving east west traffic flow through Central Geelong said City of Greater Geelong Mayor Cr Peter McMullin.

Geelong's growing biotechnology industry has attracted the attention of another international delegation following a visit last week be representatives from the Japanese City of Nisshin.

Art has always been an important part of Aboriginal life, connecting past and present, the people and the land and the supernatural and reality.

The beach is calling all 12-18 year olds to 'Get on Board' this Sunday 26 February.

Children as Barwon Heads Primary School got in some early training today for when the Queen's Baton Relay comes through town next week.

City of Greater Geelong Mayor Cr Peter McMullin said the TAC's decision to hold its board meeting in Geelong tomorrow was an important step in building ties with the Geelong region.

City of Greater Geelong Mayor Cr Peter McMullin said the official commencement of work on the Geelong bypass was a watershed moment for the wider Geelong community.

With more than 70 participating groups, representing some 30 different communities, this year's Pako Festa promises to be bigger and better than ever.

On Monday night in front of the biggest crowd of his young life 13 year old Hiroshi Narasaki threw the first pitch to mark the start of the friendship game between Australia and the Chiba Lotte Marines.

Geelong will play host to the biggest ever assembly of riders for the opening round of the UCI Women's Road Cycling World Cup on Sunday 26 February.

A Heritage Expo, giving local residents the chance to learn more about local history and see photographs of the way Geelong once was, is being held at Geelong Heritage Centre on Sunday 19 February.

City of Greater Geelong Mayor and Buckley Ward Councillor Peter McMullin said a public meeting to discuss the prospect of a public trail around Barown Heads had been very positive.

A delegation from the Japanese city of Nisshin met City of Greater Geelong Mayor Cr Peter McMullin and Cr Jan Farrell to discuss exchange opportunities between Nisshin and Geelong.

World renowned artist Andrew Rogers commenced work on a spectacular large stone monument, known as a geoglyph, at Eastern Park today.

City of Greater Geelong Mayor Cr Peter McMullin said the Community Arts Program and the Community Festivals Grants Program had been established to encourage and strengthen the development and delivery of community arts programs and festivals.

City of Greater Geelong Mayor Cr Peter McMullin said the public artwork being constructed at Eastern Park to commemorate the Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth Games would increase civic pride and serve as a tourist drawcard for Eastern Park.

The City of Greater Geelong will develop a Parking Precinct Plan for Central Geelong to enable more flexible options for parking provision.

Japan''s top professional baseball team the Chiba Lotte Marines will bring its Geelong training camp to a close with a two day friendship series against the Australian baseball team.

City of Greater Geelong Mayor Peter McMullin described the Council Planning day held on Saturday at Deakin University as a positive step forward in the development of the Council's long term vision.

Their coach is a former champion ballroom dancer who has a brand of beer named after him.

Greater Geelong Mayor Peter McMullin said today that the hundreds of firefighters who fought the recent fires that ravaged the Anakie and Staughton Vale areas had performed "with absolute heroism" throughout the emergency.

Cr Jan Farrell, chair of the Bellarine Peninsula Strategic Plan's Commmunity Reference Committee, welcomed funding announced through a State Government community building fund.

The City of Greater Geelong has appointed Kane Constructuions, the firm that built the new Eastern Stand, to redevelop the northern and southern entrances to Skilled Stadium.

Greater Geelong Mayor Peter McMullin said he believes increasing economic and cultural cooperation with Chinese research organisations will lead to greater mutual opportunities in these areas.

City of Greater Geelong Mayor Cr Peter McMullin said V/Locity would add significantly to the desirability of the Geelong region.

Geelong, get ready to celebrate the Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth Games; that's the message the City of Greater Geelong has for its residents and visitors.

City of Greater Geelong Mayor Peter McMullin said the decision to involve the UCI Women's Road Cycling World Cup in this years Pako festa had introduced 'a new level of excitement' into the festa.

City of Greater Geelong Mayor Peter McMullin threw the first pitch to General Manager of the Chiba Lotte Marines Mr Ryuzo Setoyama to officially open the champion baseball team's Geelong training camp.

A playgorund in Eastern Park catering to children of all ages and abilities, including the regions 9000 children with disabilities open today.

City of Greater Geelon Geelong Mayor Peter McMullin today had a meeting with Federal Labor Member for Corio Gavan O''Connor to discuss Mr O''Connor''s call for State Government intervention in Geelong''s Planning Process.