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How our community is adapting to life in lockdown
How our community is adapting to life in lockdown
Thursday, 2 April 2020
Amid the challenge of the current coronavirus situation, there have been many clever adaptations to life in lockdown.
Storyfest writing competition open for residents aged 8-18
Storyfest writing competition open for residents aged 8-18
Wednesday, 1 April 2020
It’s time to get writing! Platform Youth Arts and Central Geelong Marketing have teamed up to host a writing competition for young people.
Cleaning program boost in public spaces
Cleaning program boost in public spaces
Wednesday, 1 April 2020
The City has bolstered its cleaning program in public spaces to reduce the risk of coronavirus contamination.
Mattress Recycling offer suspended
Wednesday, 1 April 2020
With the introduction of stage 3 restrictions in Victoria, the mattress discount offer for May has unfortunately been suspended.
Coronavirus (COVID-19) impacts
Wednesday, 1 April 2020
In line with the direction of the Federal and State governments, we have made the difficult decision to extend all service closures until further notice.
Beaches closed for public gatherings
Beaches closed for public gatherings
Tuesday, 31 March 2020
All beaches in the City of Greater Geelong are now closed for public gatherings, in line with the latest directions from the Australian and Victorian governments.
9 virtual ways to discover the world from home
9 virtual ways to discover the world from home
Monday, 30 March 2020
Explore museums, spot zoo animals and browse art galleries online.
Access the library from your living room
Access the library from your living room
Friday, 27 March 2020
Geelong Regional Libraries has launched a new digital resource, which includes story time videos, educational content and cultural experiences.
Geelong’s Business Support Package is up and running
Geelong’s Business Support Package is up and running
Friday, 27 March 2020
The package will provide access to professional advice on human resources, financial management and digital marketing as well as expert business mentoring for industry-specific advice, free of charge to impacted local businesses.
Further parking support measure agreed
Further parking support measure agreed
Thursday, 26 March 2020
The City of Greater Geelong has decided to offer permit holders in City-owned CBD off-street car parks the opportunity to suspend their permits if they are not using them.
Public facilities closed to restrict gatherings
Public facilities closed to restrict gatherings
Wednesday, 25 March 2020
Following the latest directions from the Australian and Victorian governments, the City has closed access to a range of public facilities until further notice.
Smart technology supports irrigation system at the gardens
Smart technology supports irrigation system at the gardens
Wednesday, 25 March 2020
Geelong Botanic Gardens is benefiting from innovative technology designed and developed in the City.
Historic decision creates First Nations Heritage grant
Historic decision creates First Nations Heritage grant
Wednesday, 25 March 2020
The rich history of Greater Geelong’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples will be recognised further, with council establishing a First Nations Heritage Grants fund following an amendment from Cr Anthony Aitken.
Independent Panel to consider proposed Community Care Accommodation
Wednesday, 25 March 2020
Feedback on a proposed women-only community care accommodation facility in Mount Duneed will be considered by an Independent Panel.
Larger block sizes and fewer lots in substantially altered Waurn Ponds development
Wednesday, 25 March 2020
Council has supported an alternative resolution put forward by Councillor Pat Murnane that will see a residential development at 35 Hams Road and 69-93 Hams Road, Waurn Ponds go ahead in a substantially different form to what was first proposed.
Residential zone changes ensure residents are protected
Wednesday, 25 March 2020
Council has resolved to ask the Minister for Planning to make changes to the residential zoning in some areas of Greater Geelong, to adjust building height limits and bring the City of Greater Geelong in line with the state government’s new residential zoning classifications.
Study finds need for north Bellarine pool
Study finds need for north Bellarine pool
Wednesday, 25 March 2020
Council has agreed to consider funding the construction and operation of a new swimming pool on the North Bellarine as part of its 2020-21 Budget and long-term financial plan.
Plan for connected shared trails network
Wednesday, 25 March 2020
Council has adopted a 10-year plan aimed at creating a fully connected network of shared trails across the Greater Geelong region.
Council announces immediate Coronavirus support measures
Council announces immediate Coronavirus support measures
Wednesday, 25 March 2020
Councillors have agreed to a series of immediate measures to help local businesses and the community cope with the impacts of the Coronavirus pandemic, with further announcements still to come.
Lights change colour as show of support
Lights change colour as show of support
Tuesday, 24 March 2020
The City's catenary lights in central Geelong turned red for an important global cause this week.
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