Mayor Cr Peter McMullin welcomed the State Government's funding announcement and said it would accelerate progress toward a start to construction of the Bellarine Aquatic Centre.

Council has reacted to concerns expressed by the community around public amenity by developing local law amendments.

A new children's services facility for local indigenous people is a step closer today with the provision of $200,000 from the City of Greater Geelong to the Wathaurong Co-operative.

Mayor Cr Peter McMullin today applauded Geelong community leaders for their ''inspiring cooperation'' following the conclusion of yesterday''s Partnerships for Progress worshop.

Cr Tom O'Connor, the City's Environment portfolio holder, and Lisa Neville MP, Member for the Bellarine, today formally opened the newly upgraded and refurbished Clifton Springs Boat Harbour.

The completion of asphalting and linemarking in Moorabool Street between Malop and Ryrie Streets marks a milestone in the Central Geelong revitalisation project.

Mayor Cr Peter McMullin welcomed State Government funding for a masterplan for the Geelong Cultural Precinct.

With the 9th Legends Australian Darts Championships commencing this Saturday, Geelong is awaiting the arrival of an expected 1000 competitors and spectators.

Cr John Mitchell said the redevelopment of the Landy Field athletics facility was 'a hugely significant project for the region'.

On Tuesday night Council accepted the tender from Laney Constructions Pty Ltd for the redevelopment of Queens Park Pavilion.

At its Tuesday night meeting City of Greater Geelong Council received its 2005 2006 Annual Report.

Council has refused three planning permit applications to build freeway service centres on the northern section of the Geelong Bypass.

Cr Rod Macdonald said council adoption of an amendment clearing the way for the second stage of the Thirteenth Beach Golf Resort would help establish a balance between positive development and protection of the environment.

Cr Jan Farrell said the recent decision by an independent panel would enable the long running issue of a Country Target complex at Ocean Grove to be resolved.

Deputy Mayor Cr Lou Brazier said borrowing at the Chilwell Library had shown an increase of 26.2 per cent over the 12 month period since it merged with Mewtown Library.

Food and wine enthusiasts are being invited to tantalise their taste buds at this weekends Toast to the Coast food and wine festival.

The City of Greater Geelong is inviting residents to have a say on the future of their town by contributing to the development of the Ocean Grove Structure Plan.

This week is Children's Week and Geelong has a wide range of events and activities designed to celebrate and promote the important role children play in our community.

A public information night will be held on Monday 30 October to discuss the proposal to create a combined school and community facility at Vines Road.

Geelong landmarks such as Skilled Stadium and the Waterfront are among images that will feature in a 22-metre long mural to be created between the Geelong Magistrates Court and Police Station.

Cr Tom O'Connor said Minister Hulls' announcement of new funding for the Bellarine Peninsula Tourist Railway would help take this popular regional attraction to the next level.

Community members took a stand against violence towards women and children by signing a banner in Lt Malop Central today.

Drysdale Primary School has joined a growing number of schools in the region by setting up a Walking School Bus program.

Attendance at last Friday's Lt Malop Street Night Market was up more than 70 per cent on the first market held in August, said Austin Ward Cr John Mitchell.

The CIty of Greater Geelong and the State Government have joined forces to support the growth of local businesses, by hosting a subsidised Business Planning Program.

Tomorrow thousands of students from around the state are expected to take part in Walk to School Day.

On Saturday night Lara was declared the Best Regional Community with a population of more than 5,000 at the Regional Achievement and Community Awards Ceremony.

Mayor Cr Peter McMullin said the aquisition of a 50-metre pool from the forthcoming 2007 FINA World Swimming Championships would be an enormous boost for the City's new Leisurelink centre.

Mayor Cr Peter McMullin welcomed Premier Steve Bracks' announcement of a plan to guarantee Geelong's water supply for the next years.

Mayor Cr Peter McMullin said the streetscape works were now virtually complete, and were looking great.

Key service representatives came together today to explore ways to reduce unintentional injury amongst children at the SafeStart Community Partnerships Forum.

Mayor Cr Peter McMullin said that activities supported by Geelong Major Events during the past year had brought economic benefits to the region totalling more than $53.3 million.

Mayor Cr Peter McMullin has welcomed the State Government's five year strategy aimed at combating problem gambling.

Skilled Stadium's northern plaza has received a facelift.

Tourism portfolio holder Cr Bruce Harwood said the projected visit to Geelong in January by the giant cruise ship 'Statendam' was a tremendous opportunity to showcase Geelong to the world.

Deputy Mayor Cr Lou Brazier said Geelong is currently experiencing significant changes in relation to affordable housing and housing assistance.

Planning portfolio holder Cr Rod Macdonald said Council was implementing a fairer and more transparent development contributions system, based on the recently released State Government development contributions guidelines.

Mayor Cr Peter McMullin said Clockwork Youth Health Service will be able to move to another level of effectiveness with the announcement of $218,000 in State Government funding.

Mayor Cr Peter McMullin said today's State Government's decision to relocate the TAC's headquarters to Geelong was one of the most exciting developments to happen in the region in recent times.

This Saturday 7 October all new mums, dads and babies are invited to help set a world record by taking part in the World's Greatest Pram Stroll.

Geelong Mayor Cr Peter McMullin said last week's visit to the city of Chiba in Japan had been an outstanding success resulting in the strengthening of ties between the two cities.

The City of Greater Geelong presented its submission to the Barwon Heads Advisory Committee which is sitting at the Thirteenth Beach Golf Club.

Geelong churches and schools are contributing to a national memorial to commemorate a tragic bid for freedom by Iranian and Afghani refugees in which 353 people died.

The City of Greater Geelong is inviting residents to learn about dementia, particularly Alzheimer's disease, and ways to reduce the risk of memory loss at an expo this Thursday.