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Get ready Geelong, the world is watching

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.

Steve Harper

Jan 22 min read

New Victorian opposition leader visits Greater Geelong

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

Committee for Geelong

Nov 27, 20252 min read

Lino Bisinella Honoured with 2025 Frank Costa Leadership Award

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

Committee for Geelong

Nov 26, 20253 min read

Good collaboration is key to ensure our best future

When I accepted the role of Chair of the Committee for Geelong at the end of 2019, I could never have imagined the global disruption that would soon follow. The COVID-19 pandemic was not on my radar—but it quickly became the defining challenge of my early tenure.

Clive Pugh

Nov 12, 20253 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.