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

Tracy Carter
Jan 132 min read


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

Michael Johnston
Dec 10, 20242 min read


Safe gateway to the future
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...

Craig Walker
Nov 8, 20242 min read


Committee for Geelong position on the proposed Viva Energy Gas Importation Terminal
The Committee for Geelong recognises the need for a sustainable transition to renewable sources of energy. In our strategic framework,...

Committee for Geelong
Oct 30, 20242 min read


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

Michael Johnston
Oct 11, 20242 min read


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...

Committee for Geelong
Sep 20, 20242 min read


How to make work, work
The best way I know of to thrive is to get honest with yourself and get your attitude right.Â

Gil Costa
Sep 16, 20242 min read


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

Committee for Geelong
Sep 4, 20242 min read


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,

Aamir Qutub
Aug 19, 20242 min read


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 13, 20241 min read


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
Aug 5, 20241 min read


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 30, 20242 min read


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

Committee for Geelong
Jul 27, 20241 min read


Energy revolution is here
It is a tremendously exciting time at Viva Energy’s refinery in Corio, the core of the Geelong Energy Hub.

Dale Cooper
Jul 22, 20242 min read


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.

Michael Johnston
Jul 8, 20242 min read


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

Committee for Geelong
Jul 5, 20241 min read


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...

Shaun Cumming
May 20, 20242 min read


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 15, 20242 min read


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...

Michael Johnston
May 8, 20243 min read


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...

David Meade
Apr 26, 20242 min read
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