Mayor Bruce Harwood and the City’s Manager of Economic Development and Events Tim Ellis represented Geelong at the UNESCO Creative Cities Annual General Meeting in Fabriano, Italy in June. Mayor Harwood said Geelong was heard loud and clear at the 2019 UNESCO Conference. “The reception we have received in relation...
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Truly Tree-Mendous
The Malop Street Green Spine has been winning over city workers and visitors for months – and now its received distinction at the Australian Institute of Landscape Architects’ 2019 Victorian Awards. According to judges, the Malop Street Green Spine, by Outlines Architecture, is a prime example of public infrastructure that...
Creative gallery transforms Centrepoint Arcade
A new gallery space has been welcomed into Central Geelong, with Creative Geelong and Revitalising Central Geelong launching Third Space Gallery on 13 June. The seven-month exhibition supports local and emerging artists and start-ups. The gallery, located at Creative Geelong’s Makers Hub in Little Malop Street, Centrepoint Arcade, offers a...
Highlights from Geelong Stakeholder Day, March 2019
In March 2019, more than 140 community stakeholders gathered at the Geelong Regional Library to learn more about Geelong’s City of Design designation and the importance of using creativity and design thinking to drive innovation and economic benefits for our city. The day featured international guest speakers from fellow cities...
Barwon Water building brings national prize to Geelong
Geelong boasts Australia’s best example of commercial architecture, with Barwon Water’s head office in Ryrie Street taking out top honours at the National Architecture Awards. The project won against 68 shortlisted projects drawn from 975 entries across the country. The 5-star green star rated building also took out the National...
Geelong’s famous bollards come to life in new AR project
The Andrews Labor Government is bringing Geelong’s famous bollards to life with new funding for the “Say Hello to the Geelong Bollards” project. Minister for Tourism and Major Events John Eren visited the Geelong waterfront today to announce Geelong and the Bellarine had received a grant through the new $2...