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Volunteers thanked and celebrated during National Volunteer Week
Volunteers thanked and celebrated during National Volunteer Week
Tuesday, 13 May 2025
The City of Greater Geelong will celebrate the incredible volunteers who participate in City-run programs during National Volunteer Week.
Geelong recognised as a Tree City of the World for third year running
Geelong recognised as a Tree City of the World for third year running
Friday, 9 May 2025
The City of Greater Geelong has once again been designated a Tree City of the World for a third consecutive year, recognised by the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations. 
Temporary freight route supports grain industry during bridge works
Temporary freight route supports grain industry during bridge works
Friday, 9 May 2025
Freight vehicles transporting grain to GeelongPort have been re-routed due to bridge upgrade works currently underway at Corio Quay Road in North Geelong, managed by the Department of Transport and Planning (DTP).
Call for local Victorian Senior of the Year Awards nominations
Call for local Victorian Senior of the Year Awards nominations
Friday, 9 May 2025
Do you know an older person who volunteers their skills, time and energy to make Greater Geelong a better and fairer place to live?
Councils call on state parliament to vote down unfair new tax
Councils call on state parliament to vote down unfair new tax
Thursday, 8 May 2025
Six local councils have joined forces to oppose the Victorian Government’s proposed Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund (ESVF) levy.
Last chance to have your say in the 2025 Geelong Youth Survey
Last chance to have your say in the 2025 Geelong Youth Survey
Thursday, 8 May 2025
We’ve extended the community consultation period for the Geelong Youth Survey until 11.59pm Sunday 18 May to allow for more young people to tell us what they value and the challenges they face.
Community conversations build greater connections
Community conversations build greater connections
Tuesday, 6 May 2025
Community members can rub shoulders with their councillors and have their say on the projects that matter to them in a free barbeque coming up later this month.
Local young people connect with state MP to advocate for change
Local young people connect with state MP to advocate for change
Monday, 5 May 2025
Geelong members of the Victorian Youth Parliament program have met with Bellarine MP Alison Marchant to discuss water safety which is particularly relevant to beachside towns in our region.
Council moves forward with proposal for social housing at 116–120 Purnell Road
Monday, 5 May 2025
The City of Greater Geelong Council has approved the granting of a long-term lease for the development of social housing at 116–120 Purnell Road, Corio.
Update on the pothole at Seabeach Parade and St Georges Road
Update on the pothole at Seabeach Parade and St Georges Road
Friday, 2 May 2025
Greater Geelong Mayor Stretch Kontelj OAM inspected a major pothole at the intersection of Seabeach Parade and St Georges Road today.
Expressions of Interest open for 2025 Geelong Small Business Festival
Expressions of Interest open for 2025 Geelong Small Business Festival
Thursday, 1 May 2025
Greater Geelong’s vibrant small business community will once again take centre stage when the Geelong Small Business Festival returns from Monday 4 August to Friday 15 August 2025.
Temporary playground closures for regular maintenance
Temporary playground closures for regular maintenance
Thursday, 1 May 2025
One of our most loved free children’s attractions is set to receive a refresh to ensure the play equipment is well maintained and accessible for families visiting the Waterfront.
Upgrades coming to Ghazeepore Road
Upgrades coming to Ghazeepore Road
Thursday, 1 May 2025
The City will be upgrading Ghazeepore Road, Waurn Ponds to enhance pedestrian and vehicle safety.
Council moves forward on health and wellbeing priorities
Monday, 28 April 2025
A draft strategy detailing the City of Greater Geelong’s health and wellbeing priorities for the next four years has received Council support.
Special events to mark 100 years of Ford Australia in Geelong
Special events to mark 100 years of Ford Australia in Geelong
Monday, 28 April 2025
We’re excited to reveal our upcoming plans to celebrate Ford Australia’s centenary, which started at Geelong’s Dalgety Wool Store in 1925 before moving to a larger premises at Norlane.
Planning Committee decision – 24 April
Monday, 28 April 2025
Council’s Planning Committee has refused a Planning Permit application to construct a three-storey apartment building in Highton.
Mayor calls on Federal Government to commit to aged care
Monday, 28 April 2025
Greater Geelong Mayor Stretch Kontelj OAM has called on the Commonwealth Government to commit to aged care, as Council considers its response to Commonwealth Government funding changes.
Four local musicians set to drop new tracks next month
Four local musicians set to drop new tracks next month
Wednesday, 23 April 2025
After five months of intensive industry mentoring, Tonite, Madeliene Cope, Emilia Fol and FARAH will debut new tracks at the GRID (Grass Roots Indie Development) Series Geelong Release Party on Thursday 1 May.
New modular community hub on the way for Armstrong Creek
New modular community hub on the way for Armstrong Creek
Wednesday, 23 April 2025
The delivery of a new community hub and kindergarten in Armstrong Creek will be fast tracked by three years.
Improvements and new housing on the way for South Geelong
Improvements and new housing on the way for South Geelong
Wednesday, 23 April 2025
Council has considered an independent panel’s report and adopted an amendment that implements the South Geelong Urban Design Framework (UDF) into the Greater Geelong Planning Scheme.
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