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City-managed golf courses remain open

Monday, 10 August 2020

Strict conditions regarding attendance and social distancing have been introduced to allow golf to be held at Greater Geelong’s three City-managed courses.

Nominate as a candidate in the 2020 Geelong Council Elections

Friday, 7 August 2020

The 2020 Geelong Council Elections take place this October, with candidate nominations opening next month.

Call for community members to guide social housing change

Friday, 7 August 2020

Would you like to play a key leadership role in the growth of social housing supply in our community?

Boost your campaign with Ruth McGowan OAM candidate workshops

Friday, 7 August 2020

Are you a woman interested in standing as a candidate for the City of Greater Geelong and want to learn more about running a campaign?

Geelong Small Business Festival: connecting businesses in 2020

Friday, 7 August 2020

Mia Freedman, one of Australia’s best-known digital entrepreneurs, has been announced as the keynote speaker for the 2020 Geelong Small Business Festival.

The free event will take place online on Thursday 3 September, during the first week of the festival, which runs from 1-18 September.

Celebrating our community carers

Thursday, 6 August 2020

The City will celebrate the outstanding contribution of our Community Care workers on Aged Care Employee Day which is being held nationally on Friday 7 August.

Stage 3 restrictions close sports and leisure services

Thursday, 6 August 2020

Stage 3 restrictions came into effect in our municipality from 11:50pm on Wednesday 5 August 2020. 

Redployment program

Thursday, 6 August 2020

We responded to an inquiry from the Geelong Advertiser regarding the need to redeploy employees impacted by Stage 3-forced service closures.

‘Blank canvas’ gains over 100 trees

Wednesday, 5 August 2020

A large Grovedale reserve described by one resident as a 'blank canvas' has recently received a makeover with over 100 new trees planted.

Tivoli Drive extension: key Curlewis connection opens

Tuesday, 4 August 2020

A key north-south road along the eastern boundary of the Curlewis Golf Club is now open.

A plan to strengthen arts and culture

Monday, 3 August 2020

The City of Greater Geelong is developing a municipal Arts and Cultural Strategy, which will set the direction for further strengthening arts and culture in Geelong.

New Stage 3 restrictions for Geelong

Sunday, 2 August 2020

The City will move quickly to meet the requirements of the Stage 3 Stay at Home coronavirus (COVID-19) restrictions.

Draft South Geelong Urban Design Framework released

Friday, 31 July 2020

A strategic guide for future development in South Geelong has been released for public comment.

Geelong Mums sees demand grow during pandemic

Friday, 31 July 2020

When the pandemic hit, so did the demand for baby and children’s goods from local charity Geelong Mums.

New restrictions to apply in Geelong

Thursday, 30 July 2020

Premier Daniel Andrews has announced today that new coronavirus (COVID-19) restrictions will come into effect in Greater Geelong and other regional areas.

Shining bright for special occasions

Thursday, 30 July 2020

The City’s catenary lights are continuing to mark special occasions with colourful illuminations.

Bulk LED lighting works to begin

Thursday, 30 July 2020

Energy consumption will be slashed, and operational costs cut, when Greater Geelong’s streetlights are replaced with light emitting diodes (LED) lighting.

Work towards sustainable future continues

Wednesday, 29 July 2020

The Council has taken further action towards setting Greater Geelong on the path to a sustainable future, requesting the development of best practice public targets to hold it accountable to its sustainability commitments.

Council delivers clear and fair plan for community places and spaces

Wednesday, 29 July 2020

The Greater Geelong Council has finalised a policy and plan that will guide its investment in new and renewed community places, spaces and services over the next three years.

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