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Leisure centres

Swim Sport and Leisure centres provide safe and inclusive spaces for health, fitness and recreation in the Greater Geelong region.
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Employment

The City of Greater Geelong is Victoria’s largest regional municipality and provides the benefits of city living in a beautiful seaside location.
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Advertised planning applications

An 'advertised' planning application is a planning permit submitted to us that does not yet have approval. It is on exhibition for public viewing. Comments or objections can be submitted to us for consideration.
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Community grants

Our grants help turn your idea into reality. They support projects, events and activities that respond to a community need, and will improve the health and wellbeing of our community.

Parking

There are more than 4,700 off street car parks and 5,400 on street car parks in central Geelong. Both short and long term options are available.
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Events

Geelong is home to over 1,000 events every year offering a fantastic and diverse events calendar from cultural festivals, sporting events, markets to wine festivals and car displays, what ever your interest.

News and updates

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Council provides more stability to beloved neighbourhood houses

16 July 2026

A switch to multi-year funding agreements now means neighbourhood houses have more certainty to program activities such as beekeeping, Mahjong, strength training, mindfulness and repair cafés.

Statement on free parking from Mayor Stretch Kontelj OAM

14 July 2026

Mayor Kontelj provides an update on the conclusion of the free 2P parking trial in Central Geelong.
Member for Geelong Christine Couzens MP, East Belmont Cricket Club President Tom Scannell, Belmont Lions SC Co-Vice President Tyrell Hill, and Cr Andrew Katos

Winter Reserve upgrade officially opened

13 July 2026

The City of Greater Geelong has officially opened the upgraded Winter Reserve in Belmont, delivering modern, female‑friendly facilities that will support growing participation in football, netball and cricket.
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City's planning excellence highlighted in independent report

10 July 2026

The Northern and Western Geelong Growth Areas Standing Advisory Committee (SAC) Referral Two report has been released, supporting the planning framework for the Creamery Road Precinct and recognising the comprehensive work undertaken by the City of Greater Geelong.

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Have your say

Help shape the region by sharing your thoughts on our projects from parks and playgrounds, to planning the future of our area.

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2026 Geelong Youth Awards
Last updated: 19 July 2026
2026 Geelong Youth Awards
The 2025 Geelong Youth Awards nominations have now closed. Thank you for your contributions. Watch this space for announcement updates!

Business and investment

Find out how we can help you start, run and grow your business.

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Parks, outdoor spaces and sporting grounds

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GRRC (Interim) site

Geelong Resource Recovery Centre and Transfer Station

A smaller, short-term site for the most common type of drop-off recyclables while the main site at 100 Douro Street is being redeveloped. 

Programs and services for young people

We've put together some events, activities, groups and hubs for you – the young members of our community. Youth programs are for young people aged 12–25 years old unless stated otherwise. 
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