Coming together, while staying apart
The juxtaposition of messages from our medical experts and government leaders is stark. “We are in...
Funding Our Growth
In last week’s Geelong Advertiser, it was reported that “Geelong is missing out on hundreds of...
Leadership – Serving Our Community
Whether in business, government or not for profit organisations, our leadership styles are...
Transport For Our Future
It has been a busy and fruitful 12 months since I started as the CEO of the Committee for Geelong...
A Gateway To City’s Growth
Last week the Committee for Geelong was in Canberra with the Minister for Population, Cities and...
Meeting The Challenge Facing Retail
Ten years ago I was asked by the City of Greater Geelong to speak at a forum about the state of...
New Model of Prosperity
What does is it mean to have a prosperous Geelong? For many people, prosperity equals wealth but...
Water, Waste and Our Future
Last week I presented to the Vision Partners Forum at City Hall. This Forum included key...
Geelong at one million – are we ready?
Last week the Regional Australia Institute released its ‘Regional Population Growth – Are we...
Shared future for all – Recognising First Nations People
Last week, the nation celebrated NAIDOC week and the history, culture and achievements of...
Future of Work
People are the key to our future. Its people and their creativity, ingenuity and passion that...
People Over Politics
“Tonight, it’s not about me. It’s not even about the Liberal Party. Tonight is about every single...
Northern ARC – Turning Point for Change
The Committee for Geelong has recently held events with Federal MPs to brief members on key issues...
A creative city is good for business
Refrigeration, the Hills Hoist and Australia’s beloved Ute… Geelong is no stranger to innovation...
Time for Community to Lead
Last week I attended the Committee for Geelong’s Annual Leadership Breakfast – the first in my...
Dear Geelong, Let’s Do This!
In 2013, I published a short letter titled ‘Dear Geelong, Don’t be Sad’. I detailed my time as a...
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