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Changing the Story Through Community Leadership and Primary Prevention
Everyone has the right to live free from family and sexual violence. Preventing violence starts with addressing its root causes before it begins.

Kerriann Campbell-Jones
7 days ago2 min read


You Weren't Hired to be a Human Spreadsheet
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...

Aamir Qutub
Mar 312 min read


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

Michael Johnston
Mar 264 min read


Investment needed to realise Avalon's potential
The 2025 Avalon Airshow is underway, with tens of thousands of visitors set to flock to Avalon between now and Sunday.

Michael Johnston
Mar 252 min read


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

Committee for Geelong
Mar 123 min read


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

Michael Johnston
Mar 112 min read


Feeding Social Change
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...

Andrew Schauble
Mar 22 min read


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

Committee for Geelong
Feb 251 min read


G21 region ready for federal election with 3 top priorities
G21 regional leaders have joined forces ahead of this year’s federal election to spotlight the critical need for investment in “enabling”...

Michael Johnston
Feb 114 min read


Pako Festa, a beacon of harmony, unity, and respect.
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

Joy Leggo OAM
Feb 32 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


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

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


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


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


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
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