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Leading into this budget, expectations were fairly low for any significant announcements for the Geelong region.   Despite that outlook,...

TAFE provides a faster, more direct route into jobs in-demand, offering Practical, hands-on training, Industry-aligned qualifications, and fast-tracked employment pathways.

The Victorian State Budget was released today, with a $600 million operating surplus forecast to be delivered.   While the budget has...

Everyone has the right to live free from family and sexual violence. Preventing violence starts with addressing its root causes before it begins.

Ask any kid what they want to be when they grow up. You’ll hear psychologist, architect, AFL star, maybe even a YouTuber. You’ll never...

Treasurer Jim Chalmers handed down his fourth federal budget last night, revealing a $42.1 billion budget deficit for 2025-26

The 2025 Avalon Airshow is underway, with tens of thousands of visitors set to flock to Avalon between now and Sunday.

The Committee for Geelong has revealed an ambitious vision for the redevelopment of the Market Square site.

Last week saw the release of Plan for Victoria, the Victorian Government’s anticipated plan to achieve its vision of more homes, more jobs,

You may have known us as Geelong Food Relief. For over 30 years, that name represented our work. But now we are Geelong Foodshare—a name...

Committee for Geelong CEO Michael Johnston highlighted the importance of investing in the Avalon Employment Precinct to the ABC on Sunday...

G21 regional leaders have joined forces ahead of this year’s federal election to spotlight the critical need for investment in “enabling”...

As we approach Pako Festa, Cultura’s hallmark event now in its 43rd year, I am reminded of how crucial it is to celebrate and educate people

The community has an important role to play in our sustainability as a visitor destination.

Over the course of this year, a common topic of conversation has been how do we define the Geelong-ness of Geelong?

You may not have ever stopped to think about it, but of all the things we shop for, buy and enjoy, 99 per cent of those goods arrive...

The Committee for Geelong recognises the need for a sustainable transition to renewable sources of energy. In our strategic framework,...

In February this year, the Committee for Geelong put forward its opposition the proposed waste to energy facility in Lara. 

On Friday 20 September, the Committee for Geelong convened an event with Deputy Prime Minister and Federal Member for Corio Richard...

The best way I know of to thrive is to get honest with yourself and get your attitude right.