Deputy Mayor Eddy Kontelj sets the record straight on Precinct Structure Plans.

Council has voted to adopt Budget 2026-27, in addition to the 2026-36 Long Term Financial Plan and an update to reflect the second year of the Council Plan 2025-29, setting a clear direction for the years ahead.

Stage Two of the Northern Bellarine Aquatic Centre in Drysdale will now include a sauna and steam room, thanks to the project being ahead of budget.

Players, volunteers and spectators are set to enjoy new inclusive, modern and accessible sporting facilities following upgrades to Collendina Reserve in Ocean Grove.

The weather might be cooling down, but Central Geelong is heating up with a jam-packed calendar of events and activities these school holidays.

Mayor Stretch Kontelj OAM has congratulated local technology company Enterprise Monkey, which has been named the Australian winner of the 2026 AI for Good Innovation Factory, earning the opportunity to present its work in Geneva.

New data shows Geelong has hit a record 147,234 local jobs, growing 4.3 per cent annually since 2020. That pace puts Geelong ahead of every comparable Australian city – including Melbourne, Adelaide and Sydney – cementing its status as one of the nation’s strongest regional economies and a leading place to live, work and invest.

Parents and caregivers can now apply for three and four-year-old kindergarten places, following the appointment of Meli Kindergarten Services to operate our new community facility in Charlemont.

The coming together of hands and people has inspired the new name of the Norlane Aquatic and Recreation Centre (ARC) auditorium.

We’re encouraging community members of all backgrounds to reflect on how they can do their bit for Reconciliation in Greater Geelong at upcoming National Reconciliation Week events.

Council has endorsed a new Community Engagement Policy, strengthening the City of Greater Geelong’s commitment to clearer, more inclusive and transparent engagement with the community.

From indulgent degustation experiences to bustling markets and behind-the-scenes tours and workshops, this year’s Tastes of Greater Geelong festival has something for everyone to feast on.

A $3.2 million renewal of Warralily Boulevard has been completed, boosting safety and connectivity for the growing Armstrong Creek community.

What was once a blank wall has been transformed into a bold, vibrant mural, showcasing the talent and creativity of the City’s young people.

The City of Greater Geelong will upgrade Moorabool Street by installing new artwork on the median strip and enhancing lighting.

Greater Geelong residents are invited to a community planting day from 1.30-3.30 pm on Thursday 4 June at Seaview Grassland Nature Reserve, an ecologically significant site along the Barwon River Trail in Belmont.