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25.01.2022 The first week of the MAN v FAT Soccer program kicks off tomorrow at the City’s Leisuretime Sports Precinct and there’s still time to register! The Norlane centre will be the first in Victoria to host this #soccer-themed weight loss program for men looking to improve their #fitness and #health. More: https://bit.ly/3cSFCO8 Photo: Councillor Peter Murrihy - City Of Greater Geelong with Leisuretime manager Brad Roberts and Tonci Prusac, City of Greater Geelong staff member and MAN v FAT Soccer local coach.
25.01.2022 The 2020 #Geelong Small Business Festival kicks off tomorrow with more than 40 online events running until 18 September. Catch Mia Freedman, co-founder of the Mamamia Women’s Media Company this Thursday 3 September for her keynote speech about building a media company from home. There really is something for every business, including sessions on business essentials post #COVID19, social media and leadership. More info: www.gsbf.com.au... #GSBF2020 #GreaterGeelong #smallbusiness
25.01.2022 It’s important to publicly recognise and celebrate the achievements of residents in the region who’ve given so much to our community. The City of Greater Geelong Council thanks the community members listed below for their efforts, who received an Australia Day or Queen’s Birthday Order of Australia honour, or an Australian Fire Services Medal this year. They would usually have been honoured by council at a civic reception, but unfortunately gathering restrictions have pre...vented that. These community members represent many different fields, including community service, women and sport to name a few. Thank you for enriching #GreaterGeelong. Ms Elaine Carbines AM; Mr Cedric Carr OAM; Mr Donald Harrison OAM; Ms Jillian Lange-Mohr OAM; Mr Michael Malouf AM; Mr Kenneth McAllister OAM; Mr Barry McFarlane OAM; Mr Lawrence Miller OAM; Mrs Margaret Primmer OAM; Mr John Rae OAM; Mrs Lynette George OAM; Dr Jeanette Watson AM; Professor Adrian Evans OAM; Mrs Pauline Kontelj OAM; Mr Neville Burrows OAM; and Mr Robin Parsons, who received an Australian Fire Services Medal.
24.01.2022 Some news for the Bellarine community: the Council has chosen the Drysdale Sports Precinct as the site for a new 50-metre pool, bringing this long-awaited facility a step closer for north Bellarine residents. The federal government has committed $10 million for the 50-metre pool, and the Council has allocated $750,000 in this year's budget. With the site chosen it's all systems go and detailed design will now begin!... More info: https://bit.ly/3ipsTlU
24.01.2022 From 5pm tonight the following restrictions will be in place in Victoria: the limit of people gathering in the home will be reduced to 15 from 30. masks wil...l be mandatory indoors. If you are planning to leave your home take a mask and it needs to be worn anytime you’re inside apart from when you’re eating or drinking. We all need to be COVID Safe don’t go into the city unless you have a booking, wear a mask indoors, practice good hand hygiene and if you are sick stay at home. Anyone who has been in or visited the Blue Mountains or Wollongong regions from 27 December will have until 11.59pm tonight to enter Victoria.You must apply for a new travel permit through Service Victoria, get tested within 24 hours of returning to Victoria, and self-quarantine at home for 14 days from when you last left the region. Visit https://www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/new-years-eve-restrictio
23.01.2022 Sincere and heartfelt condolences to the Costa family and to the broader Geelong community, who will deeply mourn Frank’s passing. He has been such a huge influence on Geelong over multiple decades and we will feel his legacy for many decades to come. Frank’s generosity and community spirit are as legendary as his business nous and the incredible passion for his footy club the Geelong Cats.... He will be sorely missed as the genuinely nice person I always found him to be.
22.01.2022 The Council is looking for an investor or investors to partner with us in the redevelopment of historic Osborne House in North Geelong. We've allocated $8 million over four years in our draft budget, and we are determined to see this beautiful building brought back to life for the community's enjoyment. VIDEO: Councillors Eddy Kontelj and Anthony Aitken talk about why this is such an important location and a huge opportunity.... To express your interest: www.geelongaustralia.com.au/tenders More information: https://bit.ly/3xJpuGU
22.01.2022 Don’t forget that as of 11:59pm tonight, face coverings need to be worn by all #GreaterGeelong residents when they leave home. Let’s all play our part in slowing the spread of #COVID19 and mask up. Pic: Mayor Stephanie Asher and Deputy Mayor Kylie Grzybek with Barwon Health staff
21.01.2022 Deputy Mayor Trent Sullivan trying his hand at floor curling at the Ocean Grove Memorial Hall. The Ocean Grove Memorial Recreation Reserve Management Committee received a $1,850 #grant from council to help members establish this unique sport, which is perfect for older adults and those with a #disability. More info on grants: https://geelongaustralia.com.au/grants/
21.01.2022 The north Bellarine's long awaited new pool is getting closer! The Council has endorsed concept plans for a 50-metre outdoor pool at Drysdale Sporting Precinct, and allocated $4.25 million over the next two years in our draft budget. This would take our total contribution to $5.15 million, adding to $10 million from the federal government. A 50-metre outdoor pool will allow for full scale swim training and Learn to Swim programs both essential for increasing water safety a...nd creating surf ready swimmers. We are keenly aware that bus fees are the greatest barrier to learn to swim, so the co-location with the three schools and the central position in Drysdale is perfect. We are also hearing what the community is saying about the need for further facilities and will now look for funding avenues to add other features such as a warm water pool and aqua play in the future. More info: https://bit.ly/3ulFkoY (PIC: With fellow Bellarine Ward councillors Trent Sullivan and Jim Mason, Senator Sarah Henderson, and Bellarine Secondary College school captains Rebecca Smith, Olivia Gourlay, Olivia Hayes and Aidan Meyer.) Stephanie Asher
21.01.2022 COVID-19 community support: The Council has voted to re-introduce free parking in all casual on- and off-street parking spaces in the Geelong CBD until the end of this year. This will take effect next Monday (31 August). This community support measure aims to: - Offer financial relief and added convenience for members of the community travelling into the CBD to access essential services;... - Support CBD-based local businesses who continue to be heavily impacted by the pandemic; and - Remove the need for anyone to touch parking meters, helping to limit further spread of COVID-19 in our region. More info: https://bit.ly/32kMhdm
21.01.2022 A new 12-month trial starting on Little Malop Street soon aims to help the #hospitality precinct become a safer and even more vibrant destination for visitors and outdoor diners. Find out more Info: https://bit.ly/3w26IcT #GreaterGeelong #ThinkLocal #BuyLocal #SmallBusiness
20.01.2022 The St Leonards Men's Shed is thrilled to receive $2,000 from the City of Greater Geelong Council's 2020-21 Community #Grants program to buy a new panel saw. The group always has a project on the go, like building bird boxes with local school kids or making cubby houses. A total of 120 different #community clubs, groups and organisations have shared in more than $567,000 in funding. More: https://bit.ly/2WxLkMj Deputy Mayor Trent Sullivan, Mayor Stephanie Asher and Cr Jim Mason with members of the St Leonards Men’s Shed.
19.01.2022 An indigenous tree corridor linking the You Yangs to Little River will be created with the help of a $9,000 council grant, aimed at supporting the long-term survival of the local koala population. The Koala Clancy Foundation and volunteers will plant more than 3,000 grassy woodland trees and shrubs on farmland owned by Michael and Anne Smith near Little River. The grant was among 120 awarded by the Council this month under round one of its 2020-21 Community Grants program..., totalling $567,000 in value. More: https://bit.ly/2KKepSp L-R front row: Koala Clancy Foundation President Janine Duffy with property owners Michael and Anne Smith. L-R back row: Cr Kylie Grzybek, Koala Clancy Foundation Treasurer Roger Smith and Cr Anthony Aitken
18.01.2022 Cr Stephanie Asher has been re-elected as Greater Geelong’s Mayor for the next two years by the council group, with Cr Trent Sullivan voted in as Deputy Mayor.... Mayor Stephanie Asher has a message for the community: I feel incredibly privileged and honoured to be given the chance to lead this beautiful region once again. I’m humbled, grateful and excited all at the same time. All Victorian councils except one elect the Mayor and Deputy Mayor internally in an open chamber.
17.01.2022 We’ve received an overwhelming number of high-quality images for next year’s calendar, demonstrating the depth of talent and creativity which we have in our community. I encourage community members to vote for the images they want to display in their homes next year.
16.01.2022 Don't forget #GreaterGeelong residents have access to two free hard waste collections each financial year and mattresses are now included, after council extended the service in May. More info
16.01.2022 With new #COVID19 restrictions in force for #GreaterGeelong, we ask that community members continue to do their bit and follow the measures in place. Thanks for all your efforts so far. For more information, head to the City of Greater Geelong's #coronavirus support page https://bit.ly/3hPt2Pa and the DHHS page https://bit.ly/3ggYIg7
15.01.2022 The City of Greater Geelong's first ever Reconciliation Action Plan has now been endorsed by Reconciliation Australia. Created by working closely with the Wadawurrung Traditional Owners and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander members of our community, this plan aims to pave the way towards reconciliation in our region. More information: https://bit.ly/3mBBtAK... Pic: with Wadawurrung Traditional Owner Norm Eccles and Councillor Sarah Mansfield.
15.01.2022 The Council has set a goal to plant ONE MILLION new trees in Greater Geelong by 2030. In partnership with GeelongPort, City of Greater Geelong staff have recently planted 1600 indigenous trees at Moorpanyal Park in North Shore. A further 1400 trees will be planted in the park next year - hopefully with the involvement of the local community. ... More info - https://bit.ly/37ab2v3 Pic: GeelongPort environment manager Lisa Mills (centre) with councillors Kylie Grzybek and Anthony Aitken.
14.01.2022 With restrictions eased and the weather warming up, the City of Greater Geelong is encouraging everyone to ‘embrace the space’ when heading outdoors in our beautiful region. It’s a great time to explore our hidden gems where you can maintain a safe distance from others be it parks, trails, nature reserves or the beach. Pack a picnic and #embracethespace! Thanks to The Age for the coverage in today’s paper: https://bit.ly/3mz9mSJ
14.01.2022 Stage 3 restrictions: We are not surprised the Premier has taken this course of action, given the rise in cases across the #G21 region and the high numbers still being seen daily in #Melbourne. We all face another very challenging period, but our community is resilient, and we will make it through by looking after ourselves and each other. #COVID19 #coronavirus #GreaterGeelong
14.01.2022 Thanks for your interest in Greater Geelong this morning, Sunrise.
13.01.2022 Live near #Highton or #ArmstrongCreek? Meet your local councillors Bruce Harwood, Ron Nelson and Belinda Moloney - Geelong Local Councillor for Kardinia Ward this Saturday 8 May to chat about any ideas or issues you’d like to raise. The trio will be at Highton Village (outside Bendigo Bank) from 9.30am-10.30am, and then at The Village Warralily shopping centre (outside Woolworths) in Armstrong Creek from 11am-12pm. More info: https://bit.ly/3xOPbpy Discover more about the Kardinia Ward councillors below
13.01.2022 The leased Mayoral car is now a hybrid! It took 8 months to get here but we are slowly getting more sustainable. Thanks to the CoGG fleet team for responding to my request to replace the petrol guzzler with a more environmentally responsible option.
12.01.2022 Proud to support this exciting new program!
11.01.2022 Embracing emerging #technology like soil sensors to enable better water management and expanding the free public WiFi network are examples of Council’s work towards achieving the community’s #CleverandCreative vision. The recently adopted Smart City Strategic Framework paves the way for the Council to implement more technology, data and #innovation to make #GreaterGeelong a better place to live, work and visit. More: https://bit.ly/3rxX26L Smart City’s Matthew Szymczak is holding a flood monitoring sensor and a device counting sensor, while Cr Peter Murrihy has a device that reads the information collected from the sensors.
10.01.2022 Make sure to check out the Christmas-themed projections at City Hall this festive season, which run from 8:30pm each night until 11:30pm. Local multimedia artist Matt Bonner’s digital projections celebrate Christmas from the 1970s to now. More: https://www.geelongaustralia.com.au/christmas/default.aspx Pic: Deputy Mayor Trent Sullivan at City Hall
10.01.2022 It was a pleasure to welcome our amazing keynote speaker Mia Freedman for today's Geelong Small Business Festival online event. Thanks Mia and our wonderful MC Roxie Bennett . You can watch the replay at Eco Dev Geelong. There are many more inspiring online events to come until 18 Sept - visit www.gsbf.com.au City of Greater Geelong #GSBF2020 #smallbusiness
08.01.2022 My aspirations for #GreaterGeelong in 2021 in the Geelong Advertiser's piece on the many goals the region's leaders have for the year. Wishing the community a healthy and happy year! Full story here: https://bit.ly/38WRtaC
07.01.2022 Reward today for the effort our community has put in to get our active case numbers down to very low levels. Well done everyone. The move to the 'Third Step' of the government's roadmap means our tourism and hospitality sectors can start to get back on their feet after a crippling period. Thanks 10 News First Melbourne for the chance to provide comment for this report.
07.01.2022 Thanks to Peter Stefanovic for the opportunity to chat on Sky News this morning, as stay-at-home restrictions were lifted in #GreaterGeelong.
05.01.2022 STAGE 3 RESTRICTIONS: The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) has released further information about the ins and outs of stage 3 restrictions for regional Victoria, which kick off tonight from 11:59pm. Read more here: https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/stage-3-restrictions-covid-19 The City of Greater Geelong's website also has information about support measures, affected facilities and services and health advice: https://www.geelongaustralia.com.au///8d7c69503f68347.aspx Stay safe #GreaterGeelong
05.01.2022 You might have noticed the City of Greater Geelong's 600-metre long Tivoli Road extension in Curlewis is now open to vehicles, creating a critical connection between Portarlington Road and Coriyule Road. The City's currently carrying out works until 14 August at the Coriyule Road and Tivoli Drive intersection to re-prioritise traffic through Tivoli Drive. More info: https://bit.ly/31o9QBx Note: Photo of Bellarine ward councillors Mayor Stephanie Asher, Jim Mason and Trent Sullivan was taken before Stage 3 Restrictions on gatherings.
05.01.2022 A short video message for the Greater Geelong community from our newly re-elected Mayor Stephanie Asher, and new Deputy Mayor Trent Sullivan.
05.01.2022 Honoured to meet with Australia’s Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable David Hurley AC DSC (Retd), and Her Excellency Mrs Linda Hurley online today, alongside Deputy Mayor Kylie Grzybek. Their Excellencies were interested in how our community is faring and where the impacts of COVID-19 are being felt the most. They were genuine in their well wishes and impressed with the resilience our community has shown over the past six months. We appreciate that they took the time to speak with us, and they'll be most welcome to visit in person sometime in the future.
04.01.2022 The G21 Geelong Region Alliance Mayors are again encouraging community members to #stayhome during stage 3 restrictions and mask up when leaving the house for the four permitted reasons. Let’s do everything we can to protect ourselves and our loved ones! City of Greater Geelong #COVID19Vic
04.01.2022 The City of Greater Geelong's ‘It’s Our Backyard’ campaign is now live, which focuses on supporting our region’s local businesses during this challenging time. If you’re financially able to, I encourage you to buy from #GreaterGeelong businesses first when seeking essential services and supplies or shopping online. Enjoying a coffee delivered by Driftwood Cafe in Ocean Grove! More info: https://bit.ly/3iZFlJw #itsourbackyardgeelong
04.01.2022 Mayor’s Message in today’s Geelong Indy about #GreaterGeelong’s resilience and a reminder to buy local where possible during this second lockdown period. For info on how council is offering support to businesses and individuals, head to the Geelong Australia website: https://www.geelongaustralia.com.au///8d7c69503f68347.aspx #COVID19 #coronavirus
02.01.2022 It was an absolute pleasure to meet with Her Excellency, the Honourable Linda Dessau AC, Victoria’s 29th Governor and the first female in the role. The Governor toured the National Wool Museum Geelong this morning to learn about #GreaterGeelong’s rich #history of wool production . Martin Paten, Manager Arts and Culture at the City of Greater Geelong, Her Excellency the Honourable Linda Dessau AC, Governor of Victoria, Mayor Asher and Museum Director Padraic Fisher
02.01.2022 Due to council elections, the City of Greater Geelong will be in caretaker mode from Tuesday 22 September to Saturday 24 October. There will be no new posts on the Geelong Mayor’s page during this time. The City’s pages will be posting less often, only covering regular programs, operational & emergency matters. Community engagements will pause. Customer Service is still here to help get in touch: www.geelongaustralia.com.au/contact... Our COVID-19 Support resources are here: www.geelongaustralia.com.au/covid19
01.01.2022 The City of Greater Geelong Council wishes you a healthy and happy #Christmas and New Year. It’s been a challenging 2020 and we thank you for all your efforts to keep our region safe. Our entire #community can be proud of the commitment, compassion and strength we’ve shown. We hope you get the chance to relax and recharge during this holiday period with loved ones.
