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Weather forces entertainment cancellation
Weather forces entertainment cancellation
Friday, 8 November 2019
Forecast high winds and rain have led to the cancellation of the entertainment and fireworks at the launch of Geelong’s Floating Christmas Tree.
Help us name our new roadside wildlife mascot
Help us name our new roadside wildlife mascot
Friday, 8 November 2019

Seen this cheery face around town? We've been rolling out new signs to highlight native vegetation on our roadsides, and protect them for being accidentally cleared or disturbed. 
Community invited to Cloverdale celebration
Community invited to Cloverdale celebration
Thursday, 7 November 2019
All community members are invited to a re-opening celebration at the redeveloped Cloverdale Community Centre in Corio on Tuesday 12 November.
An easier way to park in central Geelong
An easier way to park in central Geelong
Wednesday, 6 November 2019
The City is embracing new technologies as we introduce an easier and more efficient car parking system in central Geelong.
Community groups benefit from almost $500k in grants
Community groups benefit from almost $500k in grants
Tuesday, 5 November 2019
Council has awarded a total of $497,659 to 131 different community groups in the first round of its 2019-20 grants program.
Flick the switch finalists announced
Flick the switch finalists announced
Monday, 4 November 2019
Thank you to everyone who submitted their entry to flick the switch this Christmas when we light up the Christmas tree for another festive season.
Cash Splashed in central Geelong
Cash Splashed in central Geelong
Monday, 4 November 2019
New figures have revealed an 8% increase in spending in central Geelong during the first half of this year, compared to the same period in 2017.
National Recycling Week highlights recycling options
National Recycling Week highlights recycling options
Monday, 4 November 2019
A growing number of community groups and businesses are joining the war on waste by setting up collection containers for items that can’t be recycled through the kerbside yellow-lidded bin.
Extended hours for Lara pool from December
Extended hours for Lara pool from December
Friday, 1 November 2019
Lara residents will have a better chance to go for a swim after school or work this summer, with the Lara pool to stay open for an extra hour each night.
Destination Happiness comes to Leopold
Destination Happiness comes to Leopold
Friday, 1 November 2019
Channel 9s Destination Happiness visited our Leopold Community Hub on Friday 11 October 2019 to feature our Early Childhood Educator, Michelle Travers, in their season 3 episode, which airs on 9 November 2019.
Recycle your old mattress and save
Friday, 1 November 2019
Drop off your old mattress during November 2019 for only $10 (normally $24).
Residents urged to imagine new playspace
Residents urged to imagine new playspace
Wednesday, 30 October 2019
Residents are invited to provide input into the design of a world-class inclusive playspace at Rippleside on the Geelong waterfront.
Our health and wellbeing achievements highlighted
Our health and wellbeing achievements highlighted
Wednesday, 30 October 2019
Council has noted the Municipal Public Health and Wellbeing Plan 2018-2022 first annual report, which has outlined our achievements towards improving the health and wellbeing of Greater Geelong residents.
Fire plan puts community’s safety first
Wednesday, 30 October 2019
Council has adopted an updated Municipal Fire Management Plan, which aims to protect community members, properties and the environment from the threat of fire.
Food organics collection trial planned for 2020
Food organics collection trial planned for 2020
Wednesday, 30 October 2019
The City of Greater Geelong is planning to begin a trial food organics collection service in 2020, as we explore all options to minimise the amount of waste being sent to landfill.
Enter your artwork in the International Day of People with Disability Art Exhibition
Monday, 28 October 2019

We are inviting people with a lived experience of disability to enter an artwork to exhibit by completing an Expression of Interest Form.
The Deck, Gheringhap Street
Monday, 28 October 2019
We responded to media inquiries about noise complaints regarding The Deck in Gheringhap Street.
National Award for Malop Street Green Spine
National Award for Malop Street Green Spine
Friday, 25 October 2019
The Malop Street Green Spine project is receiving high praise across the country.
New policy to achieve higher sustainable design standards
New policy to achieve higher sustainable design standards
Friday, 25 October 2019
Developments in the region will address new building standards for sustainability after an amendment was approved by the Minister for Planning.
Designing a bright future for Geelong
Designing a bright future for Geelong
Thursday, 24 October 2019
A group of Deakin University students have reached the finals of the Victorian Premier’s Design Awards with their vision of a thriving, sustainable Geelong. 
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