据毕马威(KPMG)根据澳大利亚统计局(Australian Bureau of Statistics,澳大利亚统计局)数据所做的分析,截至8月的过去一年,吉朗的住宅建筑审批量增长了34%,接近2022年新冠疫情繁荣期的水平。目前待建项目约有4000套新住宅。毕马威城市经济学家Terry Rawnsley表示,这一增长显示出人们对该城市长期发展的信心日益增强,但他强调,已获批的项目现在必须推进至施工阶段。Lara已超过Armstrong Creek,成为该地区审批量最高的区域,建设活动正向北转移。
从10月24日(星期六)至11月1日(星期日),大吉朗地区(Greater Geelong)将举办超过25项面向12岁及以下儿童的免费或低收费活动。活动覆盖Ocean Grove、Armstrong Creek、Waurn Ponds、Lara和Norlane等地区。其中一大亮点是10月30日(星期五)在Lara Community Centre(拉拉社区活动中心)举办的万圣节舞会,活动包括音乐、游戏、服装和惊喜装扮环节。大吉朗市议会(City of Greater Geelong)通过其2026–27年度儿童周拨款计划划拨了超过2万澳元,用于资助当地机构开展活动。
City of Greater Geelong(大吉朗市政府)的工作人员已在阿姆斯特朗溪(Armstrong Creek)拆除一处临时搭建的自行车跳台,理由是存在安全隐患。市政人员周一在Creekward Drive对该跳台进行了风险评估后将其拆除。首席执行官Ali Wastie表示,自行车跳台不便于应急人员抵达,并会造成环境破坏。在最初的检查过程中,工作人员称遇到社区成员的挑衅行为,Wastie女士形容这种行为“不可接受”。她敦促家长和骑行者不要搭建或使用非法自行车跳台,并指出市政府提供的休闲设施可供使用。
The City of Greater Geelong has begun removing makeshift bike jumps in Armstrong Creek, citing safety and environmental concerns. Four jumps had been taken down by midday on Monday, and temporary fencing was installed around part of the site near Dooliebeal Reserve. City chief executive Ali Wastie said the jumps were in hard-to-reach areas, making access difficult for emergency responders. Local father Rhett Bardon described the children's efforts as resourceful and called for a dedicated bike park. A petition has been launched seeking a park closer to the growing suburb.
大吉朗市(City of Greater Geelong)将在儿童周期间(10月24日至11月1日)举办超过25项免费或低收费活动,面向12岁及以下儿童。活动涵盖体育、音乐、舞蹈、手工艺、火车体验、文化体验和亲子游戏小组,覆盖欧申格罗夫(Ocean Grove)、拉拉(Lara)和诺兰(Norlane)等郊区。大吉朗市通过其2026至2027年度儿童周资助计划,向本地机构拨款20,343澳元。计划中的一项活动是10月30日(周五)下午5点在拉拉社区中心(Lara Community Centre)举办的万圣节舞会。完整活动安排可在网上查看。
新南威尔士州、维多利亚州(维州)、昆士兰州和西澳大利亚州共有13个住房项目,本月正准备推出新的土地、房屋与土地套餐及住房选择。项目包括Leppington的Heath Rise、Cobbitty by Mirvac(Mirvac(澳洲房地产开发商))、Armstrong Creek的Ashbury,以及Greenbank的Everleigh。提醒买家,推出日期和地块供应情况可能发生变化,因此应直接向各开发商查询登记时间和当前可售房源。
Cyclists across the Geelong region are being asked to rate their local roads and paths during the October Biketober campaign. Participants can log rides and earn prize entries, and this year they can also rate how comfortable their routes feel. The push comes as Surf Coast Shire and the City of Greater Geelong seek state funding for a separated cycling link between Torquay and Geelong, estimated to cost $13 million. The shire is also seeking an extra $2.8 million for the highest risk section between Blackgate Road and Lower Duneed Road.
Stockland has launched Halcyon Greenhaven, a 345-home over-55s community in Armstrong Creek, 10km from Geelong. The development is part of a $741 million investment in three Halcyon communities across Greater Geelong, reflecting the region's growing appeal to older Australians. The community features eight contemporary home designs, a clubhouse with wellness facilities, and easy access to shopping centres and wetlands. Juliane and Garry are among the first buyers, moving from Queensland to Geelong for its milder climate and relaxed lifestyle.
The federal government has allocated $16 million to construct 29 new homes for women and children escaping family violence in Geelong and Armstrong Creek. These dwellings, to be completed within two years, will provide accommodation for individuals at risk of homelessness. Housing Minister Clare O’Neil emphasised the importance of safe housing for vulnerable Australians. The announcement coincided with the opening of a 77-apartment social housing development in Newtown, funded by the Housing Australia Future Fund. This project increased the site’s capacity from 22 to 77 apartments, with some units prioritised for crisis housing.