Committee for Ballarat Announces New Chair

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For more than 80 years, The Haymarket has been a locally owned and operated company in Ballarat. Greg, Ian, Philip, and Robert Taylor continue to run the family business. Proudly employing over thirty staff, we support many community events and clubs throughout the Ballarat region. 

Originally trading as the Hancock Company, the business first began in 1943 and was located in Armstrong Street, opposite the new Government Hub site. We are now located at 112 Market Street on the corner of Doveton St Ballarat, as well as having a second outlet at 902 La Trobe Street Delacombe and the family farm at Camperdown-Lismore Road Lismore provides grain and hay for our produce department.

Committee for Ballarat are delighted to announce the appointment of Felicia Mariani as Chair Elect, with the transition taking place at the AGM on 14 October 2025. Felicia will succeed George Fong, who has served as Chair for more than three years. “Felicia has led the Victoria Tourism Industry Council for 7.5 years, representing over 1,100 members in Victoria’s $40 billion visitor economy. Her experience and fresh perspective come at a critical time for our region, with Vision 2050 guiding our future,” George Fong said.

Felicia is excited by the appointment. “I’m honoured to follow George and grateful for the opportunity to work alongside him to ensure a smooth transition. This is an exciting time to join a forward-thinking Board committed to shaping Ballarat’s future.

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