It is called TheConversation.com.
An exciting new website of political and world issues has emerged, with a special edition targeted at Australian readers. Their tagline is ‘Academic rigour, journalistic flair’. Check it out at https://theconversation.com/au.
Winnipeg is hosting a conference of the Royal Commonwealth Society this weekend. The events kicked off last night (Thursday, May 28, 2015) with a reception at Manitoba’s Government House, hosted by the Lt. Governor. Here are some photos from the event last night.
(photos by Brian Hydesmith)
Classic 107.1 Anzac Day Centenary broadcast
The Winnipeg Classical music station FM 107.1 is featuring a selection of music on their broadcast for April 25th, 2015, on Anzac Day.
For those unable to attend our ceremony, this is a great way to remember the day in a classical way.
Host Michael Wolch will broadcast the special program on FM 107.1 between 2 – 3 PM, local time in Winnipeg. Tune in via the web (at www.classic107.com).
(If you are listening Down Under, the broadcast time is for early risers on Sunday, April 26th 5 AM – 6 AM Eastern Standard Time in Sydney, Australia, and 7 AM – 8 AM in Wellington, New Zealand.)
We are delighted to have this special day recognized by this local broadcaster.
http://classic107.com/news/481-music-for-100th-anniversary-of-anzac-day-on-the-wide-world-of-classical-music
So, what does the average Australian look like these days?
The Sydney Morning Herald on Australian Day published some fascinating collection of statistics from the Australian Bureau of Statistics and other sources.
Read about it here.
Check out some short films coming out these days
Popular culture is increasingly associating New Zealand and Australia with the global film industry. Here is a site featuring recent short films from our countries: