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Geoffrey Rush named as Australian of the Year
Acclaimed actor Geoffrey Rush has been named 2012 Australian of the Year. The announcement was made on the eve of Australia Day, 26 January, in Canberra.
Australian of the Year Award Winners
New High Commissioner to Canada
H.E. Ms Louise Hand PSM, Australia’s new High Commissioner to Canada, has commenced her posting in Ottawa. Ms Hand is a senior career officer with the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, and most recently Australia’s Ambassador for Climate Change. Ms Hand has previously served as Minister in Jakarta and as Ambassador to Cambodia, with earlier postings to Geneva and Vienna.
Congratulations to Canadian winners of Australian Endeavour Awards
Congratulations to the Canadian recipients of 2012 Endeavour Awards. The Endeavour Awards is the Australian Government’s internationally competitive, merit-based scholarship program providing opportunities for citizens from around the world to undertake study, research and professional development in Australia.
Photo courtesy Canadian Prime Minister's Office
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