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Diana Taylor AM 2023 Frank Costa Leadership Award Recipient

The Committee for Geelong (CfG) this morning announced Diana Taylor AM as the recipient of the 2023 Frank Costa Leadership Award. Committee for Geelong Chair Clive Pugh presented the award to Diana...

Statement on proposed waste to energy facility

The Committee for Geelong has joined a growing list of local organisations and individuals opposing the proposed waste to energy facility in Lara. Following concerns from among its membership, the...

Cancellation of the fast rail project

We’ve been warm bathed into the announcement for months now, so it is not a huge surprise. That doesn’t take the sting out of it. The revised cost of the project to save 10 minutes may not add up....

Welcome to Future Geelong

The Committee for Geelong unveiled the Future Geelong Map at their Annual General Meeting on Thursday 26 October 2023. The map is the final deliverable of the Committee for Geelong’s Future Geelong...

Statement on the cancellation of the Victoria 2026 Commonwealth Games

The Committee for Geelong is disappointed to learn of the cancellation of the Victoria 2026 Commonwealth Games. This represented a unique opportunity to showcase Geelong on a global stage, boost our...

Corrina Eccles awarded 2022 Frank Costa Leadership Award

The Committee for Geelong announced this morning at their International Women’s Day Breakfast that Wadawurrung Woman Corrina Eccles, is the recipient of the...

Appointment of New Chief Executive Officer

I am pleased to announce that Michael Johnston will be the new CEO of the Committee for Geelong.Michael will join the Committee from his current role as Chief Strategy Officer and General Counsel...

Planning for Geelong’s Growth, an open letter to Geelong Council

Dear Mayor Sullivan, Deputy Mayor Aitken & Councillors, Planning for Geelong’s GrowthWe openly write to you on behalf of the Urban Development Institute of Australia, Victoria (UDIAVictoria),...

Leaders for Geelong program facing government funding cuts

Programs that build valuable skills, leadership and resilience in local communities across the Geelong region are at risk due to the state government’s refusal to commit to ongoing funding....

Committee for Geelong CEO resignation

The Board of the Committee for Geelong announces the resignation of its chief executive officer, Jennifer Cromarty, who plans to leave the organisation in December. Committee for Geelong Chair Clive...

Mental Health Hubs Statement

“Due to a combination of material supply delays and impacts due to the pandemic, many construction projects have taken longer to complete than planned. With a significant range of infrastructure...

Avalon Airport Media Statement

“Avalon Airport is a vital, generational asset for our community and for the state. “Having both a sea port and airport elevates the economic importance of Geelong as a Gateway City on a...

Media Release – Greater Geelong Greater Australian Stories

A greater Australian lifestyle awaits in Greater Geelong With a population of 269,508 and counting, many people are making the ‘G-change’ and choosing to live,work, and play in Greater Geelong. A...

Media statement – Committee for Geelong, Victorian Budget 2022-23

“The Victorian Budget 2022-23 is firmly placing support for the health system and education outcomes of the community at the forefront along with an agenda of budget repair. “The Committee for...

Geelong Collective Release Local Priorities

Geelong Collective - Top Priorities 2022 The Chairs and CEOs of the Committee for Geelong, G21- Geelong Region Alliance, Geelong Chamber of Commerce, Geelong Manufacturing Council, and Tourism...

MEDIA STATEMENT – COMMONWEALTH GAMES

The hotly anticipated announcement of the 2026 Commonwealth Games for Victoria has officially landed, and our city is in prime position to host a range of events. It’s already been announced that Geelong will host aquatics, para swimming, beach volleyball, cricket, gymnastics, hockey, table tennis, para table tennis, triathlon and para triathlon. There is plenty of opportunity to host more sports and the Closing Ceremony as well.

Funding for Community Leadership Development

17 March 2022 COMMUNITY leadership programs across rural and regional Victoria have welcomed the announcement of Victorian Government funding today. Nine programs and state peak body the Victorian...

Geelong well-placed to support Regional Commonwealth Games bid

The Committee for Geelong are excited at the prospect of a regionally hosted Commonwealth Games in 2026.

Community Leaders’ Wishlist for 2022

Committee for Geelong CEO, Jennifer Cromarty, was interviewed by the Geelong Advertiser’s Chad Estrop late in 2021, along with other Geelong leaders such as G21's Giulia Baggio, Corangamite MP Libby...

Frances Diver awarded 2021 Inaugural Frank Costa Leadership Award

The Committee for Geelong has announced that Barwon Health’s CEO Frances Diver is the 2021 recipient of the Inaugural Frank Costa Leadership Award. Announced at Committee for Geelong’s 20th...

Economic Opportunity on Roadmap to Zero Emissions

The Roadmap to Zero Emissions: Geelong Region Jobs Analysis report is a key first step for our community to understand clearly the economic opportunity to reach zero emissions while creating...

A CBD to call home

Cities across the world are being re-imagined in light of the pandemic.City-based workers were the lifeblood of our city centre’s cafes, restaurants and shops prior to the pandemic. With mandated...

MAKING CHANGE – region’s first Creative Industries Strategy launched

A local collaboration of creative, cultural and advocacy organisations is pushing for the region to be a magnet for the creative industries as the growing sector begins its recovery from pandemic...

Committee for Geelong supports lift in 2030 carbon emissions reduction target

Media Statement from the Committee for Geelong regarding the reduction of carbon emissions The Committee for Geelong supports the need to lift Australia’s 2030 carbon emissions reduction target and...

Call for more ambitious national roadmap towards Net Zero by 2050

We welcome the adoption by the Federal Government of a target of Net Zero by 2050. This must be supported by a clear, accountable and ambitious roadmap for successful implementation in our cities...

Key actions to support local business hardest hit by COVID-19

MEDIA RELEASE Clear support for the vaccinated economy, increased numbers of residents to central Geelong and support for workers facing aggression from the community as they check vaccination...

Gateway Cities ready to lead economic recovery

Australia’s leading Gateway Cities, Newcastle, Geelong and Wollongong, are ensuring the federal government and opposition clearly understand the important role they can play in leading the nation’s...

New-age tram pitched for trial in central Geelong

New-age tram pitched for trial in central Geelong A plan for a next generation public transport solution that can ease traffic and parking congestion in the Geelong CBD has been submitted to the...

Statement regarding the State Government’s Windfall Gains Tax.

“The Committee for Geelong is concerned about key elements in the State Government’s proposed Windfall Gains Tax (WGT) set to be introduced to Parliament this week. In meetings with the State...

Geelong SME Future Forum

“Geelong is a resilient community, but for businesses to successfully navigate the immediate future it will take a local commitment to collaborate along wtih targeted Government support. It’s critical there is a direct line from SME businesses to government to ensure action is effective and includes impacts on our CBD, and we’re pleased to be able to facilitate that connection.”

Victoria’s Infrastructure Strategy 2021-2051

Media Statement from the CEO of Committee for Geelong regarding Infrastructure Victoria’s release of Victoria’s Infrastructure Strategy 2021-2051 The Committee for Geelong has strongly advocated to...

Long-term Covid Readiness Plan Essential for Victorian Cities and Regions

Joint Statement by the Victorian Members of the Committees for Cities and Regions Victorian members of the Committees for Cities and Regions are calling on the Victorian Government to actively...

Victorian Budget 2021-22

Statement from the Committee for Geelong CEO Jennifer Cromarty The Committee for Geelong welcomes the 2021/22 Victorian State Budget handed down by Treasurer Tim Pallas today. We have been through...

Committees for our Cities and Regions call for a nationally consistent approach to post COVID recovery, supported by structural reforms

The Committees for Cities and Regions Australia and New-Zealand network renews its call for a consistent and collaborative approach across local, state and national jurisdictions to help our cities...

Vale Frank Costa AO

Statement from the CEO of the Committee for Geelong, Jennifer Cromarty Frank Costa was truly a leading light in Geelong. Through hard work, persistence and love of his family, football club and...

Community seizes opportunity for leadership development post-crisis

Commencing next week, the 2021-22 Leaders for Geelong program has received an overwhelming response from local organisations and individuals with over 40 applications to fill 28 spaces. In its...

Geelong collective gets behind Spirit of Tasmania road upgrade

Artwork auction supports First Nations Leadership program scholarship

MEDIA RELEASENot for profit genU has helped raise funds for a new scholarship to support an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander to participate in the Leaders for Geelong Program with a...

Media Statement regarding comments at the recent City of Greater Geelong Council meeting

Statement from the CEO of the Committee for Geelong, Jennifer Cromarty “The Committee for Geelong was disappointed with comments at the recent City of Greater Geelong Council meeting by some...

New Ports Victoria entity set to be based in Geelong

Statement from the CEO of the Committee for Geelong, Jennifer Cromarty “The Committee for Geelong acknowledges the Minister for Ports decision to base the new agency – Ports Victoria – in Geelong....

Media statement regarding City Deal

Media statement from the CEO of the Committee for Geelong, Jennifer Cromarty “The City Deal is a construct to ensure that all three levels of government work together on agreed priorities and a...

Letter to the Premier re COVID-19 response

Letter to the Premier re COVID-19 response, 22 February 2021 - click here to read the original PDF version Dear PremierAs peak bodies representing a significant number of businesses across regional...

Avalon Airport a resilient option for quarantine facility

Statement can be attributed to:Jennifer Cromarty, CEO at the Committee for Geelong “The Committee for Geelong fully supports and encourages the development of a hub at Avalon Airport as part of a...

Carbines wins Committee for Geelong 2020 Annual Leadership Award

MEDIA RELEASE The Committee for Geelong is delighted to announce Ms Elaine Carbines AM as the recipient of the Committee for Geelong Leadership Award for 2020. This award reflects a strategic...

Long term planning for the region includes the need for a quality convention centre offering

Statement from the CEO of the Committee for Geelong, Jennifer Cromarty “The Committee for Geelong is fully supportive of the Geelong Convention Centre and its planned development. We have fought...

Creative sector plan set to inform post-COVID future

Creative Industries Strategy for G21 region project kicks off A significant collaboration is set to develop the first creative industries strategy for the G21 region with Committee for Geelong and...

‘Resilient Geelong’ report highlights way forward in post-COVID world

Committee for Geelong launches Resilient Geelong – Reasons for Success and Challenges for a Post-COVID-19 Future research paper today The Committee for Geelong has launched the Resilient Geelong...

A budget like no other, for a time like no other

Image source: Fairfax Media Victorian State Budget 2020/21 Statement from the CEO for the Committee for Geelong, Jennifer Cromarty “The 2020-21 Victorian Budget unveiled by Treasurer Tim Pallas...

Geelong Fast Rail Provides Economic Growth with Passenger Choice and Reliability

Statement from the CEO of the Committee for Geelong, Jennifer CromartyThe Committee for Geelong welcomes and congratulates the Prime Minister Scott Morrison and the Victorian Premier Dan Andrews on...

Committees for our Cities and Regions call for a national strategy out of the COVID crisis

Media Statement The Committees for Cities and Regions Australia and New-Zealand network calls for the urgent development of a clear and integrated plan for ensuring our cities and regions can...

Geelong bodies unite on State Budget needs

Five Geelong region peak organisations have combined to call on the state government to include specific projects and initiatives in its 2020-21 Budget to be delivered in coming weeks.The united...

Media statement regarding Victorian Government’s latest business support package

Statement from the Committee for Geelong CEO Jennifer Cromarty “The Committee for Geelong has been working closely with State Members of Parliament and the Victorian Government bureaucracy over the...

Local employment secured as ATO confirms Geelong office to stay

Statement from the Committee for Geelong CEO, Jennifer Cromarty “The Committee for Geelong gladly welcomes the decision by the Australian Tax Office to maintain a presence in Geelong. “Over several...

$54M total economic output lost if ATO jobs lost to Geelong – Economic flow on effects spells disaster for jobs

Statement from the CEO of the Committee for Geelong, Jennifer Cromarty “Economic modelling shows that the flow-on effects of the ATO closing its Geelong office will result in total job losses of...

COVID Recovery Collective – Statements from the Chair & CEO

Media Statement Statement from the Chair of the Committee for Geelong, Clive Pugh This is a historic day for collaboration between people in Geelong to work toward a positive recovery for the...

Letter to the Editor: POTENTIAL ATO GEELONG CLOSURE ‘WRONG MOVE’

Regional areas are already significantly affected by the impacts of COVID-19. To lose over 100 jobs in central Geelong with the potential closure of the ATO office in mid-2021 would be a significant...

Leaders for Geelong participants recognise ‘WADAWURRUNG COUNTRY’ on Djilang’s Barrabool Hills

Geelong’s changing skyline over the last decade has shown us that everything is possible. Committee for Geelong member, Villawood Properties, uniquely positioned words sitting on the Barrabool Hills...

Media Statement regarding easing of lockdown restrictions

Statement from Committee for Geelong CEO Jennifer Cromarty on easing lockdown restrictions The health of our community is most important. While the rate of COVID-19 infections has slowed, things can...

Committee for Geelong calls for Fast Rail route to be announced – Two funded transport projects vital to COVID-19 recovery

MEDIA RELEASE The Committee for Geelong is calling for plans to duplicate the rail line from Waurn Ponds to South Geelong as a key driver for fast rail in the region to be accelerated by both levels...

The announcement of Geelong Port becoming the home to Spirit of Tasmania vessels in 2022 is testament to the significant and important infrastructure that our port provides to Geelong

MEDIA STATEMENT Statement from the CEO of the Committee for Geelong – Jennifer Cromarty “The announcement of Geelong Port becoming the home to Spirit of Tasmania vessels in 2022 is testament to the...

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