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APCO’s fourth consecutive Canstar Blue award for Most Satisfied Customers - Petrol & Service Stations is something we are incredibly proud of, but for us, this recognition has always been about our people.

The 2026/27 Federal Budget has been delivered. Here's what it means for the Greater Geelong Region.

The 2026/27 Victorian Budget has been delivered. Here's what it means for the Greater Geelong Region.

"A collaborative approach to the Circular Economy will attract forward‑thinking companies to Geelong, delivering economic and environmental benefits for the whole community."

At first glance, it sounds like a fanciful question. For many of us, the Barwon is a place to walk, ride, fish, paddle, or simply enjoy from the bank — not somewhere we imagine diving into on a hot summer afternoon. Yet rivers reflect the quality of the decisions we make upstream — literally and figuratively. Around the world, cities are asking similar questions about their rivers as a measure of environmental health, civic pride, and long‑term planning. In Melbourne, there i

During the second half of 2025, the Committee for Geelong undertook a significant piece of work; developing a Regional Risk Profile for Geelong. This is the first time we’ve brought together a structured, forward‑looking picture of the risks that could shape Geelong’s trajectory, and equally, the risks we face if we choose not to act.

2026 marks the start of an exciting new chapter for Geelong. With world-class events, vibrant waterfront development, and a continued growth in population and tourism on the horizon, our city is in a stronger position than ever to welcome the world to our doorstep. And there’s an opportunity for everyone to be part of it... if we're ready to.

Jeremy Crawford, Leanne Down, Matt Marais, Stretch Kontelj, Josh Gilligan Dave Morland, Peter Dorling, Michael Johnston Leaders from across Greater Geelong and Wyndham City have joined forces to advocate for major investment in Avalon Airport and its surrounding industrial precinct in the lead-up to the 2026 Victorian Election. The City of Greater Geelong, alongside the City of Wyndham, Committee for Geelong, Committee for Wyndham, and Geelong Chamber of Commerce are calling

When reflecting on what this year has meant for all of us in Geelong and across Victoria, the impact of road trauma is never far from my mind.

Greater Geelong Mayor Stretch Kontelj OAM and Committee for Geelong chief executive Michael Johnston have welcomed the new Victorian Leader of the Opposition Jess Wilson MP to Geelong today. With less than a year remaining until the 2026 Victorian election, the visit allowed for the City and the Committee to present the region's key priorities to the opposition, with the Geelong Chamber of Commerce and other business leaders in attendance. Ms Wilson was also joined the ne

The Committee for Geelong proudly announced Lino Bisinella as the recipient of the 2025 Frank Costa Leadership Award, at the Future Geelong Leadership Awards on Tuesday 25 November

The Committee for Geelong is proud to announce the launch of a new documentary episode, Moving to Geelong, created in partnership with emerging filmmaker Luke Buesnel.