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Melbourne-based Zetaris provides a world-leading analytical data virtualization solution that simplifies and expedites data platform building, governance and data by eliminating the need to centralise data.  The company recently established a presence in Vancouver in recognition of the opportunities in the Canadian market for its Networked Data Platform.

Perth-based Navitas, a leading global education provider which accelerates the internationalization of university campuses, announced a 10-year strategic partnership with Wilfrid Laurier University. Under the agreement, Navitas will establish the Wilfrid Laurier International College (WLIC) at the university's Brantford campus which will offer a pathway program for international students attending WLU.

Repatriation Flight - Helping Australian's return home

Update for Australians in Canada: The Australian Government is working with Qantas to help bring Australians home. A special flight will operate from Vancouver to Darwin on 25 March 2021. You MUST register here to receive information about this flight.

Here are the links to the High Commission’s Twitter and Facebook pages.

DanceHouse Speaking session – Future Memory: Session 2

DanceHouse’s new online series Speaking of Dance focuses the spotlight on the exceptional artists who have previously presented work on the DanceHouse stage. We will ask each of our alumni artists the same questions, centred around upcoming creative practice and projects, as well as their individual perspectives and histories. Utilizing the theme of future works is intended both as a protest against the uncertainty of our times, as well as a call to creativity and the importance of hope. Join here.

Australian Open will go ahead without crowds

Despite of Victoria heading into a 5 day lock down, the 2021 Australian open will continue.

Read more here

On Feb 3rd, we celebrated our Annual Waitangi Day/ Australia Day. This year, like events in 2020 meant it had to be virtual.  This didn't stop many of us having a toast to the Motherland and enjoying the updates from the High Commissioners.

Enjoy reading the speech by New Zealand HC Martin Harvey, found here

14th Annual Market Update Seminar by Video

"What the world needs now..."

2020 will be unforgettable in many ways, yet I am sure we all would prefer to forget it. COVID-19 has impacted everyone on the planet in some way, through health, travel restrictions, employment stability or lifestyle changes.

Please see more here

Remembrance Day 2020, a new way of commemorating our fallen soldiers. We hope you were able to enjoy some live coverage of events around the world.

Click here to watch Global New's coverage from this morning.

Speaking of Dance - Virtual Theatre – Future Memory

DanceHouse’s new online series ‘Speaking of Dance’ focuses the spotlight on the exceptional artists who have previously presented work on the DanceHouse stage. On November 26, 2020 11am-12pm, each alumni artist will share a 10 minute video presentation about their inspirations and plans for the future. The first session will feature Australian indigenous performer, Jacob Boehme, who performed his critically acclaimed and award-winning solo work ‘Blood on the Dance Floor’ last year at DanceHouse. Click here to register.

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg presented his Budget to Parliament on Tuesday the 6th October 2020. The Budget is normally presented to Parliament on the second Tuesday in May each year, but as with so many things in 2020, it was postponed due to the Covid-19 Pandemic causing massive financial and physical disruptions.

In submitting this budget, we gain a full insight into the real financial impact that Covid-19 has had on the Australian economy and Government finances, not just this year but for many years to come.

Read more and watch the presentation here.