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Documentary Launch “Moving to Geelong”
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.
Committee for Geelong
21 hours ago2 min read


Curtain up on a new era
Hello Geelong,
I’m Tanya Bennett, Back to Back Theatre’s new Executive Producer and Co-CEO. For those who don’t know me yet, here’s a little about my journey so far.
Tanya Bennett
4 days ago2 min read


Committee for Geelong Welcomes New Board Leadership
The Committee for Geelong is proud to announce the appointment of Rebecca Bartel as Chair and Brett Winter as Deputy Chair, following the organisation’s 25th Annual General Meeting held on Thursday, 6 November 2025. In a historic milestone for the organisation, Rebecca Bartel has been appointed Chair of the Committee for Geelong, becoming the first woman to hold the position. As Executive Director, Strategic Partnerships at Deakin University, Rebecca brings more than 25 yea
Committee for Geelong
Nov 73 min read


Committee for Geelong Chair Clive Pugh to Step Down at 25th AGM
Committee for Geelong (CfG) Chair Clive Pugh will officially step down from his role at the organisation’s 25th Annual General Meeting, to be held this Thursday 6 November 2025.
Committee for Geelong
Nov 53 min read


Workers' safety a priority
Every Victorian worker deserves to return home safely at the end of the day.
This is a principle that drives everything we do at WorkSafe, and it’s why Health and Safety Month is such an important moment on our calendar to drive conversations about workplace safety.
Ash West
Oct 132 min read


Natural to Protect Rivers
At the recent Net Nature Positive Forum, held as part of the Geelong Small Business Festival, a compelling message rang clear: the future prosperity of Geelong is inseparable from the health of its rivers.
Dr Amber Clarke
Sep 152 min read


Growing Geelong’s Defence Industry
The recent announcement of a teaming agreement between Linfox and Lockheed Martin Australia marks a major step forward for the Geelong...
Michael Johnston
Aug 272 min read


Business Leaders call on Govt to end uncertainty
Geelong business leaders have called on the Victorian Minister for Planning and the EPA to move immediately to formally reject the...
Committee for Geelong
Aug 262 min read


In the Spirit of Geelong
WHEN I joined TT-Line in May this year, I set about immersing myself in all aspects of our operations on both sides of Bass Strait and...
Chris Carbone
Aug 152 min read


Watch CfG CEO Michael Johnston on Propped by The Bar
Committee for Geelong CEO Michael Johnston alongside Geelong Chamber of Commerce CEO Jeremy Crawford appeared on Propped by the Bar with...
Committee for Geelong
Aug 121 min read


Where does your water come from?
It’s a simple question, but there are many different answers. If we were solely dependent on rainfall, then the Greater Geelong region...
Shaun Cumming
Jul 222 min read


From Tokenism to Transformation: Building Culturally Strong Workplaces
Too often, diversity strategies fall into the trap of symbolic action. But if we want real change, it has to be systemic. Procurement practices. Workforce reform. Training pathways. Safe and culturally aware workplaces. These aren’t line items on a checklist. They’ fundamental to building trust and delivering equity.
Michael Johnston
Jul 73 min read
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