Media Releases

City in running for Sustainable Cities Awards

Greater Geelong has been listed as one of two municipalities that have qualified for the main award at the Keep Victoria Beautiful Sustainable Cities Awards.

25/11/2021

Media Releases

Council eyes net zero emissions by 2035

Zero net emissions in Greater Geelong by 2035 is a key feature of Council’s Climate Change Response Plan.

25/11/2021

Media Releases

City committed to safe bike activity

The number of makeshift bike jumps built by young riders has soared across Victoria over the past 18 months as COVID-19 restrictions limited recreation activities and travel.

29/11/2021

Media Releases

Nominations open for Women in Community Life Awards

Nominations are now open for women living and working in the City of Greater Geelong to be celebrated at the annual Women in Community Life Awards.

02/06/2023

Media Releases

Inclusive celebrations begin this week

In the lead up to International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD) on Friday 3 December, the City of Greater Geelong invites community members to take part in a range of free activities celebrating the importance of inclusion.

02/06/2023

City News

Fireworks return to Geelong for New Year's Eve

Free Fireworks displays will return to Geelong Waterfront this New Years Eve as the City of Greater Geelong helps the local community to say goodbye to 2021 with a bang.

02/01/2023

City News

Scenic path opens in Highton

The City of Greater Geelong the Australian Government and Barwon Water have partnered to deliver a new pedestrian and cycling path on Scenic Road in Highton.

02/01/2023

City News

Council throws its support behind new pavilion with funding commitment

Council has made a pre-commitment of $720 000 towards the construction of a new Leopold Tennis Club pavilion with female friendly changerooms at the Leopold Memorial Reserve.

21/12/2021

City News

Finishing touches put on paw-some dog park

Dogs and their owners can make the most of a newly opened dog park at Hovells Creek Reserve on Rennie Street in Lara.

02/01/2023

City News

Contractor announced for landmark Northern Aquatic and Community Hub

Following a competitive tender process Council has appointed Kane Constructions for the construction of the Northern Aquatic and Community Hub.

15/02/2022

City News

City joins UN Race to Zero campaign

The City of Greater Geelong has taken its commitment to climate-change action to a global level, by joining the United Nations’ Cities Race to Zero Climate Action Campaign.

21/12/2021

Media Releases

Have your say on draft Road Safety Strategy

The Greater Geelong community is invited to have its say on an ambitious new road safety strategy for our growing region.

21/12/2021