Highlights from Cr Tony Ansett's Ward and Portfolio.

Highlights from Cr Shane Dowling's Ward and Portfolio.

Greater Geelong Mayor Cr Peter McMullin will hand over the reins of power for a day to help the Geelong Gallery's bid to acquire the historic painting 'View of Geelong'.

Greater Geelong Mayor Peter McMullin welcomed the announcement of new State Government funding for the establishment of a Neighbourhood Hoise program at Grovedale Community Centre.

A civic reception was held at City Hall today to celebrate the most recent achievement of Back to Back Theatre.

From Lara to Wallington, a number of rural roads with a history of crashes in which someone has been injured have recently been treated to make them safer.

The issue of securing the Geelong region's future water supplies is one of the most important issues facing Council and the community: Mayor.

Greater Geelong Cr Jan Farrell said Buckley Park was a magnificent natural asset and a management plan was essential to preserve the natural values of the area.

Preliminary works at Pioneer Park Baseball Centre anticipated to commence in September are the first steps to prepare for construction of Leisurelink replacement facility: Mayor

City of Greater Geelong Councillor Jan Farrell said al fresco dining in the Geelong region was 'alive and well'.

The Armstrong Creek Urban Growth Plan has now entered the detailed planning phase, which will eventually result in a new suburb of more than 60,000 people on Geelong's southern outskirts: Mayor.

Talent scouts will be out in force at Skilled Stadium today and tomorrow as around 200 of the best junior footballers in Australia compete in the AFL Under 18 Championships.

City of Greater Geelong Council will carry out a feasibility study into the development of a centralised laboratory to cater to the Geelong region's emerging biotechnology industry.

In accordance with the Local Government Act, Council formally adopted City Plan 2006-2010, Budget 2006-2007 and also adopted the Rating Strategy 2006-2007.

City of Greater Geelong Council voted on Tuesday night to refer an application to build a 'homemaker centre' in North Geelong to an Independent Panel appointed by the Minister for Planning.

On Tuesday night the City of Greater Geelong Council adopted a Strategic Gaming Policy to provide clear direction on matters relating to gaming in the municipality: Mayor

His Holiness the Dalai Lama will return to Geelong on 11 June 2007 following his first visit to the City in 2002, said Greater Geelong Mayor Cr Peter McMullin.

Council tonight voted to further progress the development of a Bellarine Aquatic Centre.

Community Devlopment portfolio holder Cr Lou Brazier said the Community Voice Conference was a great success, with more than 500 people taking part.

A central piece of Geelong's maritime heritage will be recreated if a proposal to build Yarra Street Pier becomes a reality.

Greater Geelong Mayor Peter McMullin and Geelong Gallery Director Geoffrey Edwards said the campaign to raise funds for 'View of Geelong' approaching its final week now was the time to come on board.

Greater Geelong Mayor Peter McMullin said Council is pushing ahead with a growing number of major projects and initiatives that will reshape the region and take it into a very prosperous future.

VCAT's decision indicates the tribunal is satisfied Westfield can achieve an appropriate balance between the maintenance of the view and the economical imperative to encourage retail activity in Central Geelong: Mayor

The Community Voice Conference at Corio Bay Senior College will cater to all ages, with an action-packed youth program lined up for Saturday.

School may be out but when Drysdale students return to their studies in a fortnight there will be two new crossings to help them arrive safely at school.

Drug Action Week commenced today with the placing of memorial crosses at Johnstone Park as a grim reminder of the 172 lives to drug misuse.

The crew and officers of the replica Dutch sailing ship, the Duyfken, were honoured at a civic reception this evening hosted by City of Greater Geelong Mayor Cr Peter McMullin.

Young people will become their own road safety advocates in a program aimed at reversing the representation of under 25 year olds drivers in local road crashes.

The opportunities and challanges presented by the emergence of China as a global economic phenomenon will be discussed at a one day conference in Geelong tomorrow.

As each week passes the campaign to aquire Eugene Von Guerad's 'View of Geelong' has brought the colonial masterpiece closer to its spiritual home.

City of Greater Geelong Council John Mitchell said Council's endorsement of the Thompson Reserve Master Plan would be the springboard for a major upgrading of one of the inner east's most important open spaces sits.

City of Greater Geelong Mayor Peter McMullin siad Council's decision to refer the Ropeworks rezoning issue to an Independent Panel was a major step forward in ensuring the future of one of Geelong West's most significant sites.

City of Greater Geelong last night resolved to adopt the Barwon and Moorabool River Reserves Management Plan.

On Tuesday night Council heard an overview of Geelong Major Events (GME) activities covering three months from January 2006 - March 2006.

On Tuesday night City of Greater Geelong Council resloved to abandon the proposed scheme for the the closure of Little Malop Street, between Gheringhap and Moorabool Streets. It also resloved to continue to consult with stakeholders to develop alternatives for increasing al fresco dining opportunities.

City of Greater Geelong Councillor Jan Farrell siad Council's move to strengthen its Local Law was aimed at helping police control the ongoing problem of anti-social behaviour in public places.

The Geelong Retail Strategy for 2006 recommends maintaining a hierarchy of retail centres within Greater Geelong said Council's Planning portfolio holder Cr Rod Macdonald.

A feasibility study has found that a shared walking/ cycling trail circumnavigating Barwon Heads is feasible and has the potential to attract a significant number of visitors, said Mayor Cr Peter McMullin.

The Bellarine Peninsula Strategic Plan represents the biggest consultation ever undertaken by the City of Greater Geelong, said Beangala Ward Councillor Jan Farrell.

City of Greater Geelong Mayor, Cr Peter McMullin, has welcomed the announcment from the Australia Council of the Arts of funding of $40,000 per year over a three year period.

City of Greater Geelong Mayor Peter McMullin said Council was comfortable with the State Government's assumption of planning controls for Avalon Airport.

City of Greater Geelong Mayor Peter McMullin has welcomed the release of the Whelan Report, and said that it is now time to get on with business.

The City celebrated World Environment Day today with the official launch of its new Environment Management Strategy and the announcement of its Geelong Environment Day award winners.

Two timber fishing platforms have been constructed at Moorpanyal Park.

"Council plans to revitalise the Western Wedge and Central Geelong precinct received a boost with the announcement of $1.2 million from the State Budget to further this work," said City of Greater Geelong Mayor Cr Peter McMullin.

Highlights from Mayor Cr Peter McMullin''s Ward and Portfolio.

Highlights from Deputy Mayor Cr Lou Brazier's Ward and Portfolio.

Highlights from Cr Barbara Abley's Ward and Portfolio.

Highlights from Cr Jan Farrell's Ward and Portfolio.

Highlights from Cr Bruce Harwood's Ward and Portfolio.

Highlights from Cr Stretch Kontelj's Ward and Portfolio.

Highlights from Cr John Mitchell's Ward and Portfolio.

Highlights from Cr Tom O'Connor's Ward and Portfolio.

Highlights from Cr David Saunderson's Ward and Portfolio.

Mini hot rods, X Bow competitions, a giant slide, music and skate ramps are just a taste of what's in store for this Sunday's Leopold Youth Needs Study Launch.

City of Greater Geelong Mayor said the TAC short list of potential locations for the organisation's Geelong offive presented an excellent sellection of sites, and would open the way for some creative sollutions.