Vital to inform ourselves
In February this year, the Committee for Geelong put forward its opposition the proposed waste to energy facility in Lara.
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Committee for Geelong
Sep 202 min
GeelongPort progresses Renewables Terminal to support Australia’s climate targets
On Friday 20 September, the Committee for Geelong convened an event with Deputy Prime Minister and Federal Member for Corio Richard...
Gil Costa
Sep 162 min
How to make work, work
The best way I know of to thrive is to get honest with yourself and get your attitude right.
Committee for Geelong
Sep 42 min
Dan Simmonds 2024 Frank Costa Leadership Award Recipient
The Committee for Geelong announced the 2024 Frank Costa Leadership Award recipient Dan Simmonds last night at the inaugural Future Geelong
Aamir Qutub
Aug 192 min
The AI Revolution: Navigating a Brave New World
As we stand on the brink of this AI revolution, let’s make the choices that will ensure technology serves us all - —ethically, responsibly,
Committee for Geelong
Aug 131 min
Proposed Bellarine Link
Committee for Geelong CEO Michael Johnston appeared on the ABC Tuesday 12 August in relation to the proposed Bellarine Peninsula Link.
Committee for Geelong
Aug 51 min
CEO Michael Johnston on ABC Afternoon Radio with Trevor Chappell - Mon 5 August 2024
Our CEO Michael Johnston chatted to ABC Afternoons presenter Trevor Chappell in relation to the proposed Lara Incinerator on Monday 5 August
Committee for Geelong
Jul 302 min
Future Geelong Leadership Awards
We are excited to announce the Future Geelong Leadership Awards in conjunction with Geelong Advertiser ! The Future Geelong Awards are...
Committee for Geelong
Jul 271 min
Alcoa seeks development partner for Point Henry transformation
In the Geelong Advertiser on Saturday 27 July, Committee for Geelong chief executive Michael Johnston commented on Alcoa's plan
Dale Cooper
Jul 222 min
Energy revolution is here
It is a tremendously exciting time at Viva Energy’s refinery in Corio, the core of the Geelong Energy Hub.
Michael Johnston
Jul 82 min
A Journey of Hope
In the period post the failed Voice to Parliament referendum, I spoke to several First Nations people about the impact this had on them.
Committee for Geelong
Jul 51 min
Committee for Geelong CEO weighs in on proposed new training facility next to GMHBA Stadium
CEO of the Committee for Geelong, Michael Johnston, weighed in on the Geelong Football Club aiming to develop a training facility
Shaun Cumming
May 202 min
Keeping the Value of Water in Focus
All of us use water in our daily lives. While many people no doubt pause to consider its value, so often do we use water around the house...
Michael Johnston
May 152 min
2024-25 Federal Budget Overview
Treasurer Jim Chalmers delivered a second successive surplus, expected at $9.3b. From 2024-25 however, we will see a return to deficit start
Michael Johnston
May 83 min
2024-25 Victorian Budget Analysis
In her first budget as Premier, Jacinta Allan has focussed on support for families coupled with fiscal discipline in an effort to limit...
David Meade
Apr 262 min
You can't be what you can't see
Inclusion, equality, equity—words we hear more and more in our daily conversations, yet words that often carry different meanings...
Diana Taylor
Mar 292 min
Leadership done The Geelong Way
As the curtain opened on GMHBA’s Joel Selwood Stand on Saturday 16 March 2024 in front of a crowd of almost 40,000 people, I reflected on...
Michael Johnston
Mar 122 min
Diana Taylor AM 2023 Frank Costa Leadership Award Recipient
The Committee for Geelong (CfG) this morning announced Diana Taylor AM as the recipient of the 2023 Frank Costa Leadership...
Michael Johnston
Mar 52 min
Statement on proposed waste to energy facility
The Committee for Geelong has joined a growing list of local organisations and individuals opposing the proposed waste to energy facility...
Lyndsay Sharp
Mar 12 min
Lyndsay Sharp Op-ED
My all time favourite Australian band, Hunters & Collectors has a song called “Do you see what I see?” And when it comes to our region,...
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