Media Releases

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.

06/03/2022

City News

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.

02/01/2023

Media Releases

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.

14/06/2022

Media Releases

Rezoning at Melaluka Road, Leopold

A proposal to rezone 2.5 hectares of land in Leopold for a new residential development of approximately 35 residential lots has been adopted by City of Greater Geelong Council following a recommendation from an independent panel of planning experts.

02/06/2023

Media Releases

Reconciliation journey continues

Council has noted the City of Greater Geelong’s progress towards implementing the Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) but acknowledged more needs to be done to advance Reconciliation in the region.

02/06/2023

Media Releases

Further funds to upgrade ageing assets

The share of funding allocated towards renewing Council’s extensive asset base will be progressively increased over the next decade.

02/06/2023

Media Releases

Strategy sets road safety targets

Council has finalised a new road safety strategy that outlines an ambitious vision of no deaths and serious injuries on Greater Geelong roads by 2050.

02/06/2023

Media Releases

Council joins stage two of united environmental project

The City of Greater Geelong Council has voted to join stage two of the Elevating Environmentally Sustainable Development (ESD) Targets planning policy project.

02/06/2023

Media Releases

Contract awarded to G21 region-based businesses

Three contractors based in the G21 region have been selected by council to move bulk household and green organics throughout the municipality until July 2025.

02/06/2023

Media Releases

Further investigations into low-cost camping

City of Greater Geelong Council have noted the findings of a feasibility study into establishing a low-cost camping site in the north of Geelong to help cater to the growing recreational vehicle (RV) market.

02/06/2023

Media Releases

Community engagement period opens for the Southeast Bellarine Coastal Area (4W-Collendina)

The City of Greater Geelong has released the draft Southeast Bellarine Coast (4W-Collendina) Coastal and Marine Management Plan (CMMP) until the 7 August for community feedback.

02/06/2023

City News

Free and low-cost events for small businesses

From workshops to networking opportunities and expert panels there’s something for everyone at this year’s Geelong Small Business Festival.

02/01/2023