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Council adopts Governance Rules and Public Question and Submission Time Policy

Council has adopted the Governance Rules and Public Question and Submission Time Policy following a period of community engagement.

Council establishes voice for LGBTQIA+ community

The Greater Geelong Council has strengthened its commitment to better support and engage with the Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Queer Intersex and Asexual (LGBTQIA+) community by establishing an advisory committee.

Mount Duneed Community Hub name to recognise Aboriginal heritage

Council last night approved the naming of a new community facility as ‘Poa Banyal Mount Duneed Community Hub’ in recognition of our region’s Aboriginal heritage.

Council meeting in Windermere Ward

Council is coming to Lara for its September council meeting where community members will have the opportunity to ask questions get a snapshot of local projects and watch decision-making in action.

Kaarina Phyland appointed City’s Acting CEO

Council has appointed Kaarina Phyland as the City of Greater Geelong’s Acting Chief Executive Officer until the commencement of a new CEO.

Increased opportunities emerge as Osborne Park lights up

Extended hours for play and training enhanced participation along with increased opportunity for social cohesion are among the expected benefits as the City of Greater Geelong partners with the Victorian Government in hitting the switch on floodlighting at Osborne Park.

Help protect our beach nesting birds

The region’s beach nesting birds have begun breeding and seasonal dog regulations are now in place to better protect the birds during this vulnerable period.

Customer Service opens in Wurriki Nyal

Customer service is now being provided from Wurriki Nyal.

Geelong recognised globally as a leading Smart City

We (City of Greater Geelong) have been recognised at the World Smart City Expo in Korea winning the International Smart City of the Year award alongside Barcelona City.

Boronggook Drysdale Library gets tick of approval for new name of Bellarine facility

The new library in Drysdale will be known as the Boronggook Drysdale Library after Council voted to approve the official naming of the facility on Tuesday night.

City joins local partners in Regional Renewable Organics Network

Barwon Water and four local councils are joining forces to transform organic waste into high value products for agriculture and at the same time generate renewable energy in a big step forward for the circular economy in Victoria.

Wadawurrung Scarred Tree finds a new home

At the request of Wadawurrung Traditional Owners a culturally significant scarred tree that was in a fragile and deteriorating state has been conserved and moved to Wurriki Nyal to stand at the heart of Greater Geelong’s new Civic Precinct.