The Geelong Youth Hub is seeking young people for two new, exciting campaigns: the creation of a feature mural and the Youth Hub Reference Group. To register your interest, head to yoursay.geelongaustralia.com.au/YouthHub Expressions of Interest close Sunday 15 September 2024.

It's canola time, and @notamandolin2 (on Instagram) captured this great shot with a ship going past on the way to Portarlington this week. We love seeing your #GreaterGeelong photos on social media - use #mygeelong when sharing for your chance to be featured.

Our next Council meeting will be held tomorrow night at City Hall from 6:30pm. Can’t make it in person? A livestream will be available at 👉 geelongaustralia.com.au/livestream

Richmond Reserve playground is being renewed and we’re looking for your feedback on the new designs. Have your say by completing the survey at 👉 yoursay.geelongaustralia.com.au/richmondreserv… Feedback closes Friday 13 September 2024.

Due to technical issues, the live stream of tonight's council meeting will not be available. A replay will be available after the meeting, we apologise for any inconvenience caused.

Greater Geelong is currently experiencing high winds, which means we’ve had to close the Geelong Botanic Gardens for the rest of the day (Wednesday 28th August). We appreciate your understanding.

It’s windy out there! We’ve had to miss collecting some bins today due to weather disruptions. If your bin has been missed, our contractor will return to collect it tomorrow. Check out our top tips for managing bins in the wind here 👉 geelong.link/BinsInTheWind

We’re supporting the upcoming Arts Fundraising - The Basics and Beyond masterclass, delivered by Creative Australia. Learn how to achieve financial support from individual donors, trusts and foundations and corporate partners. Learn more 👉 geelong.link/Arts

⛪ Located on the corner of McKillop and Normanby Streets, St. Matthew’s Anglican Church is one of East Geelong’s most recognisable and historic buildings.   The church was built in 1928 and is now home to City on a Hill Church.   📸 Circa 1931

Barwon Valley Fun Park will have rolling closures across the park for maintenance from 2 September until 11 September. The playground ‘softfall’ will be replaced during this nine-day period.

What do you want to see in our Council Plan 2025-29? Come have your say about the Council Plan at one of our community pop-up conversations on Saturday September 7. See the full schedule at 👉 yoursay.geelongaustralia.com.au/CP202529 Feedback closes Sunday 15 September 2024.

Swooping season is here, but you can stay safe with a few tips. ⚫ Avoid swooping areas ⚫ Walk quickly through these areas – don’t run! ⚫ Protect your head with a hat or umbrella. For more information, visit 👉 geelong.link/SwoopingBirds1

❌Geelong Botanic Gardens - Temporarily Closed. 💨Unfortunately, strong winds around the region have forced us to close the Geelong Botanic Gardens for the day. We thank you for your understanding and we will keep you posted over the next few days.

Ever seen lightning do this? ⚡ @deanswan88 (on Instagram) captured this shot at Point Henry during last week's storm. W️e love seeing your #GreaterGeelong photos - use #mygeelong when sharing for your chance to be featured.

Winds are forecast to be above 60km/h today, and our teams are assessing damage following last night’s winds. As a result, the following facilities will remain closed for the rest of the day: ⚫ Drysdale Resource Recovery Centre ⚫ Geelong Botanic Gardens

Sparrovale Dog Park is coming to Charlemont in 2025! We’ve developed a concept plan for the fenced park, incorporating indigenous plants and gravel paths. Share your thoughts by completing the survey at 👉 yoursay.geelongaustralia.com.au/spd Feedback closes Monday 16 September 2024

Due to severe weather, bin collections may be delayed this week. We ask that you put your bins out for collection on the usual scheduled day. If your bin was lost or damaged in the extreme weather, please use these forms to request assistance 👉 geelongaustralia.com.au/bins

A big thank you to Covenant College students and the BFS Landcare Group for your revegetation efforts at the Moorabool River Reserve, Batesford! Their work over the past decade has helped to improve habitat for our native fauna and increase the biodiversity of indigenous plants.

The Geelong Botanic Gardens is the WIA Geelong & Surf Coast – Wedding Ceremony Location winner for the 3rd year in a row!   From sweeping lawns to quiet gardens, the Geelong Botanic Gardens has a spot to suit your ceremony.   Find out more at 👉 geelongaustralia.com.au/gbg

Throwback Thursday - Looking north up Pakington St, from the Autumn Street intersection, c.1910-17. 🏫 Pakington St was developed as a commercial centre in Geelong West from the early 1850s. 🍻St. George Hotel, on the right in this photo, was one of the earliest buildings.