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Busy events calendar set to attract thousands to our region
Busy events calendar set to attract thousands to our region
Tuesday, 21 January 2025
Excitement is building in Greater Geelong ahead of some of the biggest events in our calendar.
Expression of Interest (EOIs) for voluntary community representative at the Potato Shed
Expression of Interest (EOIs) for voluntary community representative at the Potato Shed
Friday, 17 January 2025
Our home of the performing arts on the Bellarine, the Potato Shed, seeks Expressions of Interest (EOIs) from people with experience relevant to performing arts, theatre and music sectors to fill two voluntary, external, community representative member positions for a 2-year term commencing March 2025 and ending February 2027.
What's it like working at our Garden Waste facility?
What's it like working at our Garden Waste facility?
Wednesday, 15 January 2025
Did you know that garden organic waste going into landfill creates methane, a powerful greenhouse gas? That’s why the City has put huge effort and investment into turning garden waste into nutrient-rich compost, keeping it out of landfill and reducing Geelong’s climate impact.
Korean baseball team KT Wiz to call Geelong home for summer
Korean baseball team KT Wiz to call Geelong home for summer
Tuesday, 14 January 2025
Korean baseball team KT Wiz will spend the summer in Geelong after a Memorandum of Understanding was recently signed between the City of Greater Geelong, local baseball clubs and the Melbourne Aces.
Waste changes at the Geelong Resource Recovery Centre
Friday, 3 January 2025
For the safety of both visitors and staff, the City of Greater Geelong is extending the current arrangement at the Geelong Resource Recovery Centre, which temporarily stopped accepting garden organics, soil and rubble in 2024.
Last chance to enjoy our iconic Floating Christmas Tree
Last chance to enjoy our iconic Floating Christmas Tree
Monday, 30 December 2024
There is just over a week left to see our spectacular Floating Christmas Tree before it is towed out of Corio Bay, dismantled and put into storage.
Children’s Pool hours extended at Eastern Beach
Children’s Pool hours extended at Eastern Beach
Tuesday, 24 December 2024
The City of Greater Geelong has extended the supervised hours for the Children's Pool at Eastern Beach from 9am - 7pm daily from Boxing Day until the end of January 2025.
Visiting Little Malop Laneways Precinct now easier
Visiting Little Malop Laneways Precinct now easier
Tuesday, 24 December 2024
As part of the City’s Summer in our Laneways initiative, we’ve set up a designated 24/7 Pick Up and Drop Off zone for ridesharing services on Malop Street at the Dennys Place Breakthrough.
Lianyungang City Delegation visits to mark 30th anniversary of sister city relationship.
Lianyungang City Delegation visits to mark 30th anniversary of sister city relationship.
Monday, 23 December 2024
A delegation from Lianyungang visited Wurriki Nyal this month to mark 30 years of its sister-city relationship with us.
Customer Service - Christmas closure times
Monday, 23 December 2024
As we approach the festive season, please take note of our Customer Service Centre holiday hours.
Ring in the New Year with our spectacular fireworks
Ring in the New Year with our spectacular fireworks
Monday, 23 December 2024
We’re preparing to help the community celebrate New Year’s Eve in a big way with dazzling fireworks over Corio Bay. 
Geelong hosts important threatened flying fox nursery
Geelong hosts important threatened flying fox nursery
Friday, 20 December 2024
Did you know Geelong hosts a nationally significant camp of grey-headed flying foxes?
Potato Shed launches 2025 season
Potato Shed launches 2025 season
Friday, 20 December 2024
The Potato Shed has unveiled its 2025 season programme, featuring an exceptional mix of theatre, comedy, opera and live music from both local talent and touring companies.
Safety first at Eastern Beach during the summer break
Safety first at Eastern Beach during the summer break
Friday, 20 December 2024
With up to 10,000 visitors per day expected at Eastern Beach over summer, we have introduced some new safety initiatives to the swimming enclosure.
City playgrounds open and ready for use after renewal works
Friday, 20 December 2024
Seven City of Greater Geelong playgrounds have re-opened in time for Christmas following recent renewal works.
Council to support the community with over four million dollars in latest round of community grants
Thursday, 19 December 2024
Funding worth a total of $4,021,732 has been awarded to 155 applicants in the latest round of community grants endorsed by Council. 
GRID Series kicks off again with new crop of local talent
GRID Series kicks off again with new crop of local talent
Thursday, 19 December 2024
Following the success of the last program that wrapped up earlier this year, GRID Series (Grass Roots Indie Development) has returned to Geelong with an all-star team of mentors, producers, and filmmakers to support a new group of local artists.
Record attendance supports local design community & economy
Record attendance supports local design community & economy
Wednesday, 18 December 2024
Geelong Design Week 2024 is being hailed as our most successful ever, attracting a record 40,925 attendances across 86 events spanning 30 locations.
Quarterly update shows City on track to deliver 96 per cent of actions in 2024 - 25 Annual Action Plan
Wednesday, 18 December 2024
Council has noted the Our Community Plan Quarterly Report for the September 2024 quarter.
Feedback sought for proposed cycling corridor between Torquay and Geelong
Tuesday, 17 December 2024
The City of Greater Geelong and Surf Coast Shire Council have received analysis grants through the TAC Local Government Grant Program to undertake an options analysis for developing a safe cycling link between Torquay and Geelong.
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