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Starting a conversation about 26 January

The City of Greater Geelong will formally initiate a conversation about 26 January which is celebrated as Australia Day to understand respect and acknowledge the experiences of First Nations people and the wider community. The Kilangitj Aboriginal Advisory Committee provides advice to Council on First Nations matters and requested that Council consider engaging with First Nations People and the broader community about 26 January.

Progress on transition to circular economy

The implementation of a food waste collection trial in Lara and the launch of a modern reusable nappy program are among the City of Greater Geelong’s achievements in the waste and resource recovery space.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Care Packs Support Rough Sleepers

The City of Greater Geelong has partnered with Community Care Chemist to support people ‘sleeping rough’ in the municipality.