New Device Makes The Office Portable
24 July, 10:15am - Telstra Experience Centre, Sydney. Launch of a new secure, high-speed service that lets multiple users share the benefits of a single mobile broadband service. exclusive to Telstra's Next G™ network. The new Telstra Turbo 7 Series Wireless Gateway will be unveiled by Telstra and NetComm Ltd. Please contact
Martin Barr on 03 9634 4990 or 0418 101 127.
Business Innovation Forum: Sydney
24 July, 8:30am-2pm -Hilton Hotel, Sydney. Industry leaders and Software AG experts will discuss how technology can be a key driver of innovation and creator of business value. Learn how Graeme Wood, founder of Wotif.com, revolutionised the travel industry with this phenomenally successful online business – and why he believes organisations must “innovate or perish”. Register early as spaces are limited or visit the
website.
Launch of the latest AMP.NATSEM report
24 July - The latest report, 'Advance Australia Fair?', compiled for AMP by the National Centre for Social and Economic Modelling (NATSEM) examines trends in income, unemployment, immigration and other socio-economic factors for different geographic regions of Australia. For more information please contact Emily Ritchie on 02 9257 5615 or 0407 297 256.
Peter Garrett launches the 2008 National Ride to Work Day
26th July, 9–10am-Riverland Terrace Bar, Federation Wharf, Melbourne-The breakfast launch will kick off registrations for National Ride to Work Day held on Wednesday 15 October 2008. Guest speakers include Federal Environment Minister Peter Garrett. Questions and photo opportunity with Peter Garrett available. Media Enquiries: John Myers, Media Wise 0409 215 120/03 9818 6339 or Sarah Dalley, National Ride to Work Day, 03 8636 8875/0403 224 090
Creating Your Own Financial Certainty in an Uncertain World26 July, 9am – 4pm- Brisbane. Feel that you need to do something more to come to your own understanding of how changes in the global economy will effect you and your property investing? Want to identify the actions you need to take to bring greater financial certainty to you and your family? Presented by the founder of
Investors Direct, Bill Zheng, and based on his latest research and findings this
educational seminar series will cover the key issues that affect you and the future performance of your property investments. To
find out more or to reserve your place call 1300 883 863 or email
Tim.
You’re Invited as a Guest of Monsoon – “Nickel Showcase”
30 July, 12.15-2pm- (light lunch provided) Level 3, NAB House, 255 George Street, Sydney 2000. In Australia, nickel is typically produced at $4-6 per lb and typically sells now for $12 per lb. Producers are cashing up and investing in developing new reserves and diversifying in other metals. Australia is a major nickel producer and investors have generally made handsome returns from nickel companies in recent years. Proto Resources & Investments Ltd (PRW) – Andrew Mortimer, Managing Director. Mincor Resources Ltd (MCR) – Graham Fariss, Corporate Development Manager. Heron Resources Limited (HRR) – Mathew Longworth, Managing Director.
RSVP (03) 9620 3333.
Melbourne’s Commuters Urged to Support Connex for Cancer Day
31 July, 7.00am–9.30am - Flinders Street and Richmond train stations. Melbourne’s commuters again have the chance to support the search for a cure for cancer through Connex for Cancer Day by giving to tin rattlers at city loop stations. For more information please contact Connex Media Line: (03) 9610 2605.
Continence Awareness Week Breakfast Launch
31 July, 7.30am - Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre, Darling Harbour. The event will launch essential new resources for children and mothers including: "Sleepover" - an interactive children’s colouring book on bed-wetting, New brochures targeted at children on how their bladder and bowel works, Paediatric web page on the CFA website and New women’s pelvic floor flipchart. For more information please contatc Kristy McKellar on 03 9347 2522.
Month of JULeye Dedicated to Raising Awareness and Funds for Eye HealthThroughout July – Did you know that every 65 minutes a person in Australia loses their sight and every minute a child in the world goes blind? From this year, the Eye Foundation is dedicating the month of JULeye to raising awareness of eye health issues and much needed funds for eye health research. Australians are invited to show their support of eye by making a donation via the
JULeye website. For more information contact
Rosemary Biggs at Hausmann Communications on 02 9361 3777.
Creating Your Own Financial Certainty in an Uncertain World
2 August, 9am – 4pm - Melbourne. Feel that you need to do something more to come to your own understanding of how changes in the global economy will effect you and your property investing? Want to identify the actions you need to take to bring greater financial certainty to you and your family? Presented by the founder of
Investors Direct, Bill Zheng, and based on his latest research and findings this
educational seminar series will cover the key issues that affect you and the future performance of your property investments. To
find out more or to reserve your place call 1300 883 863 or email
Tim.
Creating Your Own Financial Certainty in an Uncertain World9 August, 9am – 4pm - Sydney. Feel that you need to do something more to come to your own understanding of how changes in the global economy will effect you and your property investing? Want to identify the actions you need to take to bring greater financial certainty to you and your family? Presented by the founder of
Investors Direct, Bill Zheng, and based on his latest research and findings this
educational seminar series will cover the key issues that affect you and the future performance of your property investments. To
find out more or to reserve your place call 1300 883 863 or email
Tim.
ASPI Defence and Security Luncheon
14 August, 12pm - 2pm - The Boathouse by the Lake, Barton, ACT. The Hon Dr Mike Kelly AM, MP, Parliamentary Secretary for Defence Support will be speaking at the event on 'Asia Pacific Centre for Civil-Military Cooperation, and Regional Engagement'. For more information please contact Lynne Grimsey on 02 6270 5109 or 0400 496 054.
SAS Forum: From Insight to Performance 2008
14 August 9:00am – Hilton Hotel, Sydney. The biggest Business Intelligence and Performance Management event in Australia this year, featuring customer presentations, international keynote speakers, panel discussions, and more. Stay for the day or attend a session. Book by calling 02 8907 4914 or emailing
derek.evans@bmcd.com.au
18 August, 7.45pm - Steersons Steak House, 17 Lime St Sydney. Offering wine lovers the chance to “taste with the winemaker”, Katnook Estate will host a Winemaker Supper after the annual Coonawarra Roadshow. Just a short walk from the Roadshow, this informal, private tastings of around 9 wines, will include the chance to taste Katnook’s flagship wines Odyssey Cabernet Sauvignon or Prodigy Shiraz, as well as light supper. Tickets $59 each. Book by calling 08 8737 2394 or
emailing.
Presentation of Boral FY08 Results
19 August, 9.00 am - Level 39, 50 Bridge Street, Sydney. Boral will release their FY08 results and will have a presentation by Managing Director Rod Pearse along with a conference call. To connect to the conference call, please dial 1800 885 612 and use conference ID 55495605. For further details, please contact
Margot Paterson on 02 9220 6433.
19 August, 7.45pm - Siggi's-Stamford Plaza, Margaret St Brisbane. Offering wine lovers the chance to “taste with the winemaker”, Katnook Estate will host a Winemaker Supper after the annual Coonawarra Roadshow. Just a short walk from the Roadshow, this informal, private tastings of around 9 wines, will include the chance to taste Katnook’s flagship wines Odyssey Cabernet Sauvignon or Prodigy Shiraz, as well as light supper. Tickets $59 each. Book by calling 08 8737 2394 or
emailing.
20 August, 7.45pm - Anise, 20 West Row Canberra. Offering wine lovers the chance to “taste with the winemaker”, Katnook Estate will host a Winemaker Supper after the annual Coonawarra Roadshow. Just a short walk from the Roadshow, this informal, private tastings of around 9 wines, will include the chance to taste Katnook’s flagship wines Odyssey Cabernet Sauvignon or Prodigy Shiraz, as well as light supper. Tickets $59 each. Book by calling 08 8737 2394 or
emailing.
21 August, 7.45pm - La Vita Buona, Swanston St Melbourne. Offering wine lovers the chance to “taste with the winemaker”, Katnook Estate will host a Winemaker Supper after the annual Coonawarra Roadshow. Just a short walk from the Roadshow, this informal, private tastings of around 9 wines, will include the chance to taste Katnook’s flagship wines Odyssey Cabernet Sauvignon or Prodigy Shiraz, as well as light supper. Tickets $59 each. Book by calling 08 8737 2394 or
emailing.
AIPP Canon APPA’s Travelling Exhibition Opening Night/Media Launch
25 August, 7.30pm - Ground Floor, Chifley Plaza, 2 Chifley Square, Sydney. The Australian Institute of Professional Photography (AIPP) will officially launch the first stop in the AIPP Canon Australian Professional Photography Awards (APPAs) National Travelling Exhibition. The free exhibition will be open to the general public and will run over four weeks from Monday 25th August until Saturday 20th September. Contact:
Jo Wallace, Rubystar PR or 0407 201 394.
Sustainable Development Conference (SD08): Solutions Through Collaboration15-19 September – Darwin Convention Centre, NT. The Conference theme is Solutions Through Collaboration, which will highlight tangible examples of the minerals industry’s partnerships with government, the community and other stakeholders in delivering sustainable outcomes. The Conference offers a comprehensive program of case studies, presentations and workshops. Through the exchange of ideas, information and practical examples, the Conference will explore global, national, regional and local issues and solutions. For more information, including our program and registration details, please visit our conference
website or contact Sarah Leavitt, Event Coordinator, on 02 6233 0643.
ASPI Defence and Security Luncheon
25 September, 12:00-2:00pm. Hilton Hotel, 488 George Street, Sydney - Mr Peter Varghese will be speaking on ‘The strategic consequences of shifting global economic power’. Mr Carghese was appointed as the Director-General of the Office of National Assessments (ONA) on 12 January 2004. Prior to his appointment to ONA, Mr Varghese was the Senior Advisor (International) to the Prime Minister. More information: ASPI Events Manager Lynne Grimsey - 02 6270 5109/0400 496 054.
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