Category Archives: Australia

Aussie muso Vance Joy in Winnipeg

Come on out for a fantastic night of Aussie music. The Winnipeg Folk Festival is bringing Vance Joy to the Park Theatre on Monday, September 9. The up-and-coming Aussie singer-songwriter from Melbourne is fast becoming a crowd favourite, so spread the word to your family and friends. One of Vance’s songs has recently been certified Gold in Australia – amazing for someone of his young age.

Check out his webpage: http://vancejoy.com/

And get your tickets in advance on Ticketmaster ($15 + fees) or at the door ($18): http://www.ticketmaster.ca/event/11004AC5871E4294

Cliffy as character

Here’s another great item from Michael Madigan, the writer from Brisbane who is frequently featured in the Winnipeg Free Press. A lad from the farm stunned elite runners with his amazing fitness, winning the gruelling 875 km race. A true Aussie yarn worth telling in print, and now on the screen.

BRISBANE — In 1983, a 61-year-old Australian farmer won the Sydney to Melbourne ultra-marathon and the nation fell in love with its own Forrest Gump. Continue reading

Globe on Aussie economy

An interesting article in today’s Globe and Mail, if you are interested in Australian-Canadian economic perspectives. Check it out here.

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/international-business/asian-pacific-business/australia-cuts-benchmark-interest-rate/article11743973/

There are even some cool info graphics showing the dollar comparisons and other economic comparison factors.