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Discounted cat desexing on offer in July

Do you want to improve the health of your cat and protect our environment at the same time?

Dredging at Clifton Springs boat harbour

Clifton Springs boat harbour is relatively shallow, particularly after winter storms when sand and seagrass are deposited in the area.

Todd Sampson to inspire Geelong’s small business community

Adventurer, award-winning documentary-maker, television presenter, and businessman, Todd Sampson, will headline with the Geelong Small Business Festival in a packed event at The Pier Geelong.

Expressions of Interest for Labuan Square Street Art Commission

The City of Greater Geelong is seeking to commission a suitably qualified and experienced artist or creative team to develop a public artwork, creating a valued cultural asset and contribution to the redevelopment of Labuan Square in Norlane.

Greater Geelong celebrates Refugee Week 2022

Today is World Refugee Day, and the City of Greater Geelong is proud to celebrate the day as part of Refugee Week, which runs until Saturday 25th June.

Mayor Murrihy elected to serve community

Councillor Peter Murrihy is Greater Geelong’s new Mayor, after a unanimous vote by the Council during tonight’s special meeting at City Hall.

Community Green Achievers honoured

Volunteers behind transformative renewable energy projects are among the recipients of the annual Community Green Achiever Awards.

Happy trails in Barwon Heads

A new shared trail that improves connections between key coastal facilities and encourages active transport has been completed.

Expressions of Interest for Drysdale Library Public Art Commission

We are seeking to commission a suitably qualified and experienced artist or creative team to develop a public artwork which will be considered a significant cultural asset for the new Drysdale Library in Drysdale.

Sustainable bridges in North Geelong win awards

The peak body for engineering and public works in Australasia has recognised a project to deliver two bridges in North Geelong for innovation, excellence, and sustainability.

Free family fun at Leisurelink

Leisurelink’s full array of aquatic facilities are open, following the completion of the major upgrade of the 50-metre pool.

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day 2022

Today is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, and the City of Greater Geelong is partnering with local organisations to prevent elder abuse from occurring in our communities.

Arts and Community Hub opens in Barwon Heads

Barwon Heads residents are set to benefit from the development of an arts and community hub focused on supporting regional creative talent and improving access to the arts.

Budgeted staff expenditure

We responded to an inquiry from the Geelong Advertiser regarding our expenditure on staff at the City.

Nature Stewards returns in July

Residents with an interest in their local environment and great outdoors are encouraged to apply for Greater Geelong’s Nature Stewards program.

Council adopts Social Equity Framework 2022-25

Council has adopted the Social Equity Framework 2022-25, which aims to empower and support all people in the City of Greater Geelong’s diverse community.

Greater public use of Blue Waters Lake Reserve

Council has endorsed the release of the Draft Blue Waters Lake Reserve master plan for public comment.

Acknowledging National Sorry Day

May 26 is National Sorry Day, marking the anniversary of the Bringing Them Home report in 1998, an inquiry into the past policies which caused Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children to be removed from their families and communities.

Community feedback on proposed amendment

A proposed planning scheme amendment that seeks to rezone nearly 150 hectares of farming and rural living land in Curlewis for residential development will go on public display for feedback.

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