By 2047, Greater Geelong will be internationally recognised as a clever and creative city-region that is forward looking, enterprising and adaptive and cares for its people and environment.

Representing the voices of more than 16,000 members of our community, Greater Geelong: A Clever and Creative Future is a guide for all levels of government, community organisations, businesses and anyone wanting to make a genuine contribution to our city-region.



Greater Geelong's community-led aspirations

A prosperous economy that supports jobs and education opportunities

Latest project

The KO
One of Geelong’s newest multi-purpose workspaces, The KO Creative Studio opened its doors to Geelong’s creative industry in May this year with fantastic results!
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A leader in developing and adopting technology

Latest project

Digital Innovation Festival
The Digital Innovation Festival (DIF) ran over two weeks from 23 August to 6 September 2019 to demonstrate and promote technology innovation across every sector of the economy and society.
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Creativity drives culture

Latest project

Geelong After Dark
Geelong After Dark is a celebration of artists and the role they play in contributing to our City’s Clever & Creative Vision.
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A fast, reliable and connected transport network

Latest project

AirAsia
We have lift-off! AirAsia and Avalon Airport commenced international flights in 2018, with the first international flight touching down at Avalon Airport in early December.
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A destination that attracts local and international visitors

Latest project

Activate Geelong Bollards
Introducing Activate Geelong Bollards Augmented Reality App!
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People feel safe wherever they are

Latest project

Newly developed Ocean Grove Surf Life Saving Club
The new Ocean Grove life-saving clubhouse officially opened it’s doors in July 2019, boosting the safety of beach-goers at one of Victoria’s most popular surf beaches.
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An inclusive, diverse, healthy and socially connected community

Latest project

Showcase Display Home in Armstrong Creek
Showcase Display Home unlocks accommodation possibilities for people with disability.
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Sustainable development that supports population growth and protects the natural environment

Latest project

Civic Precinct at 137 Mercer Street
A new Civic Precinct for the people of Geelong at 137 Mercer Street.
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Development and implementation of sustainable solutions

Latest project

The Community Zero Carbon Action Plan
The City’s goal for a carbon neutral city-region by 2047 was endorsed in September 2018. The Community Zero Carbon Action Plan follows the creation of a target to reduce the City’s operational emissions by 50 per cent by 2020, based on 2014–15 levels.
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Clever and Creative events

Toast to the Coast
Toast to the Coast
Daily from 07 November 2020 to 08 November 2020
Denis Walter Carols By The Bay
Denis Walter Carols By The Bay
07 December 2019
Grapest 5KM run!
Grapest 5KM run!
12 October 2019
IRONMAN 70.3 Geelong
IRONMAN 70.3 Geelong
Daily from 22 February 2020 to 23 February 2020
Reconciliation in the Park
Reconciliation in the Park
31 May 2020
Cooking Classes
Cooking Classes
Various dates from 2 August 2019 to 15 November 2019
State of Wellness Women's Summit
State of Wellness Women's Summit
10 October 2019
Sustainable House Day 2019
Sustainable House Day 2019
13 October 2019
Piccadilly Market @ Mt Duneed
Piccadilly Market @ Mt Duneed
13 October 2019
Geelong Children's Week 2019
Geelong Children's Week 2019
Daily from 18 October 2019 to 27 October 2019
A-League: Western United FC play in Geelong
A-League: Western United FC play in Geelong
Various dates from 19 October 2019 to 1 March 2020
Born In Geelong Festival
Born In Geelong Festival
26 October 2019
Clever and Creative Deakin Lecture Series
Clever and Creative Deakin Lecture Series
14 November 2019
Run4Geelong 2019
Run4Geelong 2019
17 November 2019
ABL Baseball: Geelong Korea v Sydney Blue Sox
ABL Baseball: Geelong Korea v Sydney Blue Sox
Daily from 21 November 2019 to 24 November 2019
Connecting with community: Using Social Media to communicate
Connecting with community: Using Social Media to communicate
27 November 2019
Elton John: Farewell Yellow Brick Road
Elton John: Farewell Yellow Brick Road
07 December 2019
Big Bash League - Renegades V Sydney Thunder
Big Bash League - Renegades V Sydney Thunder
19 December 2019
Let's Unite - Western United FC v Central Coast Mariners
Let's Unite - Western United FC v Central Coast Mariners
19 January 2020
The ExCHANGE - Geelong
The ExCHANGE - Geelong
Daily from 01 March 2020 to 04 March 2020
3x3Hustle (basketball)
3x3Hustle (basketball)
Daily from 28 March 2020 to 30 March 2020
Rone in Geelong
Rone in Geelong
Daily from 30 May 2020 to 16 August 2020
2020 Blackball International World Championships
2020 Blackball International World Championships
Daily from 20 November 2020 to 27 November 2020
Word for Word National Non-Fiction Festival
Word for Word National Non-Fiction Festival
Daily from 20 November 2020 to 22 November 2020
Festival of Sails
Festival of Sails
Various dates from 23 January 2021 to 26 January 2021

List your Clever and Creative event

Have you got an upcoming event that is clever and creative?
Let us know and have your event listed here as we would love to be a part of it!

List your event in our events calendar and when you're submitting let us know in the comments that it is a clever and creative event.