diff --git a/NEWS b/NEWS
index bfefbfe42..a12a3d555 100644
--- a/NEWS
+++ b/NEWS
@@ -1,3 +1,13 @@
+==============
+Version 3.18.1
+==============
+
+- Updated translations
+- Fix a crash when disabling Sharing
+- Make section headings accessible in Universal Access,
+  and Region & Language
+- Fix a warning about an unparented dialogue in the Printers panel
+
 ==============
 Version 3.18.0
 ==============
diff --git a/configure.ac b/configure.ac
index 7db954882..80b21fe11 100644
--- a/configure.ac
+++ b/configure.ac
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-m4_define([gnome_control_center_version], 3.18.0)
+m4_define([gnome_control_center_version], 3.18.1)
 AC_INIT([gnome-control-center], [gnome_control_center_version],
         [http://bugzilla.gnome.org/enter_bug.cgi?product=gnome-control-center])