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Western Beach path shines bright

A lighting upgrade on the Bob McGovan Path has created an improved experience for community members travelling alongside Geelong’s Western Beach.

A new brand sharing the greater Australian stories of Geelong

People across Australia will be able to discover what makes Geelong greater as part of a new unified place brand to attract migrants businesses students and tourists to the region.

Draft master plan for woodland nature reserve

Council has endorsed the release of the Draft Indented Head Woodland Nature Reserve Master Plan for public comment.

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.

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.

Region’s natural environment and wildlife to receive a boost

Community groups committed to supporting and improving Greater Geelong’s unique natural environment will share in $43 530 in funding to get their projects off the ground.

Projections mark National Reconciliation Week

Artworks by First Nations People will be projected onto Geelong’s City Hall and the Barwon Water forecourt as part of the City’s National Reconciliation Week celebrations.

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.

Spring into the Nature Stewards program

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

Resignation of Mayor Stephanie Asher

Stephanie Asher has informed the City’s CEO of her decision to step down from the role of Greater Geelong Mayor effective Wednesday 15 June and return to her position as a councillor.

CCTV used to target illegal dumping

Permanent and mobile CCTV cameras and patrols are being used by the City of Greater Geelong to target illegal dumping in the community.

Council puts plan in place at Shell Reserve

Building work on a major new $3.5 million changeroom development at Shell Reserve in Corio will begin next month after the City of Greater Geelong Council awarded local firm Plan Group (Geelong) with the construction contract.