Lockdown ended for the City of Greater Geelong at 11:59pm, 26 September. Visit the Victorian Government's Coronavirus (COVID-19) website for details.
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Food waste collection trial to begin

Food waste collection trial to begin

A weekly household food waste collection trial will shortly be rolled out, as part of our program to reduce the amount of waste going to landfill.

$500k renovation for Osborne House and stables

$500k renovation for Osborne House and stables

A renovation and safety upgrade to the historic Osborne House and stables in North Geelong is now complete, marking the first step in a planned major redevelopment of the site.

Greater Geelong to exit lockdown

Greater Geelong to exit lockdown

The Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has today announced lockdown will end for the City of Greater Geelong and Surf Coast Shire at 11.59pm tonight.

Save time, save money, save food!

Save time, save money, save food!

The most recent Barwon South West kerbside bin audit found that on average, households waste 3kg of food every week! That adds up to a potential household saving of over $2,000 a year, just by preventing food waste.

Alphabet Bird Project - the A to Z of threatened wetland species

Alphabet Bird Project - the A to Z of threatened wetland species

The Alphabet Bird Project is an environmental art initiative that aims to engage children and their families with our region’s unique waterways and wetland areas by drawing attention to the needs of locally threatened species.

Celebrating Biodiversity Month

Celebrating Biodiversity Month

September is Biodiversity Month, and it’s a great time to connect with nature and care for our plants, animals and places.

City supporting community to eat well, live well

City supporting community to eat well, live well

The City of Greater Geelong is launching its new nutrition toolkit with a free webinar presented by Mel Bald, also known as, The Passionate Nutritionist.

Wetlands extension out for tender

Wetlands extension out for tender

The City is inviting tenderers to construct a clever and creative treatment wetland in Greater Geelong’s north.

Lockdown for City of Greater Geelong

Lockdown for City of Greater Geelong

Today, the Chief Health Officer declared that the City of Greater Geelong (along with the Surf Coast Shire and Mitchell Shire) will enter a seven-day lockdown commencing at 11.59pm.

Community urged to consider, ‘What’s your why?’

Community urged to consider, ‘What’s your why?’

‘What’s your why’ is the question that the City of Greater Geelong and Barwon Health are asking everyone in our community to consider right now.

A month of digital celebrations for seniors

A month of digital celebrations for seniors

The Geelong Seniors Festival returns next month with a full program of digital events and at-home activities to enjoy.

Ground treatments the focus for mosquito control

Ground treatments the focus for mosquito control

The City of Greater Geelong’s mosquito management program has begun, with a focus on ground
control programs around townships as the City seeks a 10-year permit to continue its aerial and
ground treatments in Ramsar listed wetlands

Voting now open for the 2022 Geelong Calendar

Voting now open for the 2022 Geelong Calendar

Voting is now open for the 2022 Geelong Calendar.

Annual Financial Report 2020-21

We responded to an inquiry from the Geelong Advertiser regarding our employee costs, which are detailed in the Annual Financial Report 2020-21.

Data shows $11.4 billion in major projects being delivered

Data and information about public, private and joint-venture investment in major projects across the
City of Greater Geelong is being made available through a Major Projects dashboard on the Geelong Data Exchange.

City records $7.9 million operating deficit as COVID impacts continue

The City of Greater Geelong has released its results for the 2020-21 financial year, recording an operating deficit of $7.9 million.

Are you looking for work? Prison Officer jobs available!

The City’s Jobs Victoria Advocates, have partnered with the Department of Justice and Community Safety (DJCS) to help fill Prison Officer job opportunities with local job seekers.

Event host applications open for Geelong Design Week 2022

The City of Greater Geelong is inviting applications from organisations, community groups and individuals to participate as event hosts for Geelong Design Week 2022.

Have your say on the Avalon Corridor Strategy

Community consultation sessions are being held this week to help Wyndham and Greater Geelong residents and stakeholders have their say on the draft Avalon Corridor Strategy.

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We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land, the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, Elders in our community and our emerging leaders.