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Recorded: ANZAC Day (Australian Public Holiday)Hosts: Jack the Insider & Hong Kong JackIntroduction & ANZAC Day Reflections (00:00:01 - 00:01:17)Jack the Insider welcomes listeners to Episode 111, recorded on ANZAC Day.Mention of an interruption at the Melbourne Dawn Service involving neo-Nazi Jacob Hersant.Introduction of Hong Kong Jack.Hong Kong Update & Australian Politics (00:01:17 - 00:10:05)Hong Kong Exodus: Hong Kong Jack notes 2.2 million people left Hong Kong over Easter.Jacob Hersant Incident: Further discussion on the neo-Nazi escorted from the Shrine of Remembrance.Rise of Neo-Nazism & Fringe Candidates: Jack the Insider discusses the history (Jim Sallium) and current state of far-right politics, including candidates with criminal convictions (Rod Culleton, Dixon candidate) potentially running despite Section 44 eligibility issues.Section 44 Cases: Mention of Phil Cleary and a Greens candidate ("secret New Zealander").YouGov Poll Analysis:Labor: 33.5%LNP: 31%Greens: 14%One Nation: 10.5% (up significantly from ~5% in 2022)TPP: 53.5% (Labor) / 46.5% (LNP)Preference Flows: Discussion on One Nation's decision to preference LNP and historical preference flows to Labor. Challenges for minor parties getting How-To-Vote cards distributed (comparison to Democrats).Election Analysis & Predictions (00:10:05 - 00:20:42)Declining Two-Party System: Combined Labor/LNP primary vote down from the last election.LNP Strategy Critiqued: Jack the Insider criticizes the LNP for not adapting post-2022 election, particularly regarding teal seats and climate change.Campaign Trail: Albanese campaigning in Liberal marginals; Dutton's comments on Melbourne safety.Election Outcome Predictions:Jack the Insider: Labor majority (around 76-80 seats).Hong Kong Jack: Labor minority.Liberal Campaign Issues: Comparison to Latham's 2004 campaign, social media mishaps ("muppet heads"), vehicle emissions policy backflip.Betting Odds: Discussion on the shift in betting markets, favoring Labor.Early Voting: Debate on the merits and drawbacks of pre-polling, referencing Darren Hinch and Imre Selizynski's comments, and accessibility issues.Politics, Religion & Geopolitics (00:20:42 - 00:41:55)Preference Deals & Jewish Community: Discussion on Labor's preference deals with the Greens in McNamara (open ticket for Josh Burns) vs. Isaacs (Mark Dreyfus), causing concern in the Jewish community. Mention of the Adas Israel synagogue firebombing and surrounding uncertainties/rumours.Pope Francis's Passing: Reflections on his papacy. Hong Kong Jack prefers John Paul II; Jack the Insider defends Francis and criticizes JP II over handling scandals. Discussion on potential successors and the slow pace of change in the Catholic Church.Easter & Religion: Easter memes, the role of the Catholic Church (charity vs. criticism), changes in Ireland, Catholics selectively following doctrine (e.g., contraception).India-Pakistan Tensions: Escalation following a militant attack in Kashmir. India threatens to cut off water supplies to Pakistan. Historical context, nuclear capabilities, and the danger of water rights disputes. Brief mentions of Pakistan's internal issues and conditions in Bangladesh.US Politics & Global Affairs (00:41:55 - 00:55:28)Trump & Trade: Trump walks back China tariff threats after meeting retail executives concerned about Christmas stock. Discussion on Trump's understanding of trade.US Courts & Executive Orders: Judge Kollar-Kotelly's ruling striking down parts of Trump's order requiring citizenship proof for voter registration, while upholding other sections. Discussion on the proper role of courts, checks and balances, and Congress's inaction leading to increased reliance on executive orders.Russia-Ukraine Peace Proposal: Details of a proposed deal involving US recognition of Russian control over Crimea/Eastern regions, no NATO for Ukraine, lifting sanctions vs. European security guarantees for Ukraine, return of some territory, etc. Criticism from Boris Johnson; seen as unfavourable to Ukraine. Trump's tweet urging Putin to stop strikes on Kyiv.Anniversaries & Culture (00:55:28 - 00:58:31)Saigon Evacuation: 50th anniversary of the Australian Embassy evacuation, noting local staff left behind.Crocodile Dundee: 39th anniversary. Paul Hogan's comments, investment success stories (Dennis Lillee).Yahoo Serious: Mention of a current court case.Sports: Cricket, AFL & More (00:58:31 - 01:29:28)Keith Stackpole (RIP): Tribute to the former Australian cricketer. Discussion of his career as a player (opener, aggressive batsman) and commentator. Anecdotes involving Bill Lawry, Kerry O'Keeffe, Harsha Bhogle.AFL Send-Off Rule Debate: Sparked by the Nash/Miers incident. Arguments for/against a red card, implementation challenges (timing, concussion protocols), historical examples, Lee Matthews' view.MCG Security & SCG Fan Ban: Increased security for ANZAC Day game. Discussion on the SCG Trust's two-year ban on a 16-year-old fan for throwing/dropping a record near Aliir Aliir – deemed excessive by the hosts.Noah Balta Controversy: Richmond player playing before being sentenced for assault. Criticism of Richmond's handling, the AFL's stance, player's curfew impacting availability, and political commentary surrounding the issue.Tom De Koning Contract: Rumoured huge offer from St Kilda. Discussion on his value, the Gawn/Grundy comparison, implications for both clubs, and the changing role/importance of elite ruckmen.NRL: Broncos defeat Bulldogs; several Bulldogs players facing bans. Roosters vs Dragons ANZAC match preview.Rugby & Cricket Updates: James O'Connor's late-game heroics; Cameron Green's century on County debut for Gloucestershire; IPL viewing challenges.Final Thoughts (01:29:28 - End)Meat Consumption Trends: Rebound in meat buying over plant-based alternatives.Unnecessary Technology: Comparison of plant-based foods and internet-connected fridges.ANZAC Day AFL Game: 30th anniversary of the Essendon vs Collingwood match, origins involving Kevin Sheedy and Gabby Allen.Wrap-up & Sign-off.

The latest FocusCore Salary Guide is here: 2025 Salary Guide Welcome back to the FocusCore podcast with host Dr. David Sweet. This week we are talking about leadership and business mastery with Dr. Greg Story, President of Dale Carnegie Tokyo Training Japan. Greg is an author of a suite of books focusing specifically on mastering various aspects of doing business in Japan. He also releases multiple podcasts weekly and is a certified master trainer in all of the major Dale Carnegie training courses. So join us for this enlightening conversation about leadership, communication and the unique dynamics of doing business in Japan.In this episode you will hear:How Greg started Dale Carnegie Tokyo Training JapanWhy on the job training is not working for Japanese companies anymoreAbout Greg's books teaching mastery in business and leadership in JapanThe importance of middle management in retaining quality talentHow technology like AI is changing recruitment in JapanThings mentioned in the episode:Dale Carnegie Tokyo WebsiteDr. Greg Story's author page on AmazonDr. Greg Story's podcast page on Apple PodcastsAbout Dr. Greg Story:A Ph.D. in Japanese organisational decision-making, and a 40 year veteran of Japan, he has broad experience, having been Country Head of four organisations in Japan.He launched a “start up” in Nagoya, and completed “turn-arounds” in both Osaka and Tokyo for Austrade.In 2001 he was promoted to Minister Commercial in the Australian Embassy and the Country Head for Austrade.In November 2003, Dr. Story joined Shinsei's Retail Bank, which interestingly was a special combination of “start-up” and “turn-around”. He had 550 staff in his Platinum Banking Division, responsible for two-thirds of the revenue of the Retail Bank, eventually becoming the Joint CEO of the Retail Bank.In July 2007, Dr. Story became the Country Head for the National Australia Bank in Japan.In October 2010, he became President of Dale Carnegie Tokyo Training Japan. He is a Master Trainer and an international award winning Sales Leader with Dale Carnegie. He is a thought leader and has written eight books: Japan Sales Mastery, Za Eigyo (The 営業), Japan Business Mastery, Japan Presentations Mastery, Anata mo Purezen Tatsujin (あなたもプレゼンの達人), Stop Wasting Money On Training, Toreningu de Okane Wo Muda Ni Suru No Wa Yamemashoo (トレニングでお金を無駄にするのわやめましょう) and Japan Leadership Mastery.He is an Adjunct Professor in the International Business Faculty of Griffith University. A 6th Dan in traditional Shitoryu Karate, he applies martial art philosophies and strategies to business issues.Connect with Dr. Greg Story:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregstory/Connect with David Sweet:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drdavidsweet/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/focuscorejp Facebook: :

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**Full video here.Welcome to Intrigue Events!The space for geopolitical discussion and exploration is often relegated to dusty rooms, with jargony conversations, and one too many uses of the word 'tripolarity.' At Intrigue Media, we're here to change that.On July 24th, we hosted an event at the Australian Embassy in DC, "How Internet Culture Shapes Our World: Memes, Deep Fakes, and Virality," with some incredible guests in tech, social media, the private sector, and government.Chapters:0:00-0:46 Intro0:46-1:30 Welcome1:30-15:37 Remarks from Ambassador/Former Prime Minister Dr. Kevin Rudd15:38-29:10 Digital Deception: Ginny Badanes, Democracy Forward ‪@Microsoft‬29:14-41:31 Memes and Virality: Lacey Dickinson, Social Strategist at The Other 98%41:31-56:05 : AI in Geopolitics: Helen Toner, former Open AI Board Member and Director of Strategy at the Center for Security and Emerging Technology at Georgetown University56:05-57:23 Closing Remarks

In this episode of the ASIAL Security Insider podcast, we speak with Paul Johnstone about the role of foreign government in intelligence gathering against Australian organisations. Paul is a national security analyst and personal protection adviser to various corporate and government clients.  He specialises in Asia-Pacific regional dynamics and conflict & security studies. Paul is a retired federal agent with the Australian Federal Police, retired soldier and he previously served in the diplomatic protection team at the Australian Embassy in Kabul, Afghanistan. He has academic qualifications in international relations, Asian studies, and criminology and is an honorary professor at several universities in China, Vietnam, and Cambodia.

From humble beginnings in a Beijing apartment to building a business teaching 50,000 students Chinese and Spanish worldwide, Tom Shugg is well versed in immersive learning. Whether it's changing diapers or expanding into a foreign market, Jim and Tom go deep on what it takes to build a company across country lines. 3 Key TakeawaysTrust the Market: As a business owner or leader, you likely have preconceived notions about what you think is right in your industry. But that's not always the case, one example - a lack of Spanish teachers in the US. Gamification Warning

On today's Zero Limits Podcast I am joined in the studio by Mark Direen former SASR Australian Special Forces operator.Mark enlisted into the military in 1993 and after completing infantry training he was posted to the 1st Battalion Royal Australian Regiment.Mark applied for, and was selected to join the elite ranks of the Australian Special Air Service (SAS) Regiment. Serving in the SAS for over 10 years, Mark specialised in mobility operations, sniping, personal protection duties, special reconnaissance and training of local indigenous forces. With numerous deployments during his service in the Special Forces including Sydney Olympic Games, East Timor, Iraq and five tours of Afghanistan, Mark has extensive experience and knowledge in operating under pressure, working in and leading teams in some of the world's most hostile and unforgiving environments.In 2007, while serving as an operational team leader in Afghanistan, Marksuffered serious injuries during an IED attack. Evacuated home to Australia, Mark focused intently on his recovery and rehabilitation. Displaying his trademark determination and tenacity, Mark successfully made a full return to health and deployed back to Afghanistan just six months later.Discharging from the Regular Army in 2009, Mark continued to work incomplex and high-risk environments, namely as a team leader and security manager at the Australian Embassy in Kabul, Afghanistan during the period 2009 to 2016.Mark is now Director of Point Assist, a unique company specialising in adventure travel, physical safety and self-improvement. His 25-year career in the military, security and adventure travel fields have given him the unique skill set and experience to provide practical solutions to the most complex and challenging situations across military, government, corporate and private sectors.Website - www.zerolimitspodcast.comInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/zero.limits.podcast/?hl=enShow Sponsors www.3zeroscoffee.com.au Discount code 3ZLimitswww.getsome.com.au Discount code ZEROLIMITS

New Australian Ambassador to Greece, Her Excellency Alison Duncan, joins Ouzo Talk to discuss her new role in Athens. Alison talks all things Greek and Australia, including the most common things the Australian Embassy in Athens helps citizens with. From lost passports and the importance of travel insurance, to the diplomatic relationship between Greece and Australia, trade and travel, this is mandatory listening if you're interested in international relations. But it's also a unique insight into what it takes to be a career diplomat working in a foreign country with a young family.This episode is proudly brought to you by The Greek Providore. Visit https://thegreekprovidore.com.au/An award-winning independent real estate agency that offers expertise in property buying, selling, and property management. With over 2000 managed properties, MGM Martin provides its community, tenants, and landlords with a five-star real estate experience. Visit their website today at mgmmartin.com or drop in and see our friendly staff at one of our three great locations, Mascot, Zetland, or Randwick. Visit mgmmartin.com Support the showEmail us at ouzotalk@outlook.comSubscribe to our Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R3n85GSdk5Q&t=6sFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OuzoTalkFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ouzo_talk/

I am SO excited about this week's guest and how wild that it coincides with the very weekend I landed in Antarctica exactly a year ago! I still can't believe that actually happened but how amazing to relive it all in this episode. I'm PUMPED to have David Knoff with us this week, you'll be able to hear in my voice how fascinating I found his pathYAY not only in his Antarctic journey but all the crazy dots that connected to get him there. Think a career as an officer in the Army commanding a whole platoon with the Regional Assistance Mission Solomon Islands turned diplomat at the Australian High Commission in Pakistan which then became Frist Secretary at the Australian Embassy in Iraq with a side of professional photography in Turkey, medals for formation skydiving in Dubai and even splitboarding records – a hybrid snowboard that can be separated into cross country skis for ascent…   And that's all before he became an Antarctic Station leader at Davis Station which is not only already a uniquely intense and challenging role to fill let alone when you get STUCK THERE DURING AN UNPRECEDENT PANDEMIC for 537 days!!! You can only imagine how interesting THAT story is such that he has written it into an incredible book with more exciting projects on the horizon. I'll let him tell you more about it himself but I hope you find it as captivating and invigorating as I did!! FOLLOW DAVID HERE BUY HIS BOOK HERE BOOK HIM FOR SPEAKING HERE

Nagbabalik sa Pilipinas ang mga Australian volunteers na umuwi sa Australia nuon dahil sa COVID-19 pandemic. Sinabi ng Australian Embassy sa Manila, ito ang unang in-country deployment ng mga volunteers mula nuong March 2020, nuong nag-shift sa remote work ang mga volunteers dahil sa pandemya.

Thomas Kaye interviews Special Air Service Regiment veteran Mark Direen.  Life on the Line tracks down Australian military veterans and records their stories. Mark Direen deployed multiple times to Afghanistan as a member of the SASR. He experienced long range reconnaissance missions, more kinetic operations and was injured by an improvised explosive device. He also worked at the Australian Embassy in Kabul. Today he runs his company Point Assist, its goal to assist people to evolve through experience. This is his conversation with Thomas Kaye. This episode was edited by Sophie Hu. To see photos related to today's interview, visit our website - www.lifeonthelinepodcast.com - or follow us on social media: @lifeonthelinepodcast on Facebook and Instagram, @LOTLpod on Twitter and 'Thistle Productions' on LinkedIn.

Sun Mckay is one of the most interesting human beings i think i have personally had the pleasure of meeting and to share the podcast table with.Sun has many achievements and ranks in the military, such as Commando Operator, Convoy Commander, Team Leader, Team Medic for PSD, Private Contractor and Bodyguard for VVIP clients (very very important persons such as world leaders) to name a few.In 2016 there was an incident that made the news in the Australian Embassy in Baghdad, where sadly one of Suns Friend took his life.Sun Being a witness to this, was put on trial for the murder to which he was found not guilty.This was Suns First interview since the incident and im glad for the opportunity, was a pleasure to share a table for such a lovely person.=============================CUPKINGS 10% Discount Link - https://www.cupkings.com.au/TSWSDiscount Code - TSWSTiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@theseshwithsavInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/theseshwithsavSpotify for Podcast Audio -https://open.spotify.com/show/0hDu3Q4rIgRivTl2OJDmfA?si=8e550b4042924567Direct Message via Instagram for all guest enquiries.Alternatively you can email - theseshpodcast93@gmail.com#theseshwithsav#adelaide#southaustralia#podcast#comedy#australia#entertainment #military #army #soldier #specialforces #commando #sunmckay

In this episode of Lowy Institute Conversations, Nonresident Fellow Dr Bobo Lo speaks with International Security Program Director Sam Roggeveen about the attempted coup by elements of the Wagner paramilitary group led by Yevgeny Prigozhin. They discuss the mutiny, the likely impact on Russia's leadership, and what effect it will have on the future direction of Russia's war in Ukraine.  Dr Bobo Lo is a Nonresident Fellow at the Lowy Institute and a Senior Fellow at the Center for European Policy Analysis (CEPA) in Washington, DC, and an Associate Research Fellow at the French Institute of International Relations (IFRI). Previously, he was Head of the Russia and Eurasia Programme at Chatham House, and Deputy Head of Mission at the Australian Embassy in Moscow. He is the author of a number of books including the Lowy Institute Paper A Wary Embrace: What the China–Russia Relationship Means for the World. He has an MA from Oxford and a PhD from Melbourne University. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Collège de FranceMondes francophones (2022-2023) - Phượng Bùi TrânAnnée 2022-2023Femmes vietnamiennes : pouvoirs, cultures et identités pluriellesColloque - Femmes vietnamiennes : créativité et engagement : Ba Trieu's 21st Century Daughters. A Non-Vietnamese' Discovery of the Remarkable Women of Vietnam10 years ago I started my personal journey of discovery that led me from huge admiration for the remarkable women of Vietnam to realising the constant pressures many of them face to be 'perfect', and finally, to being challenged to become part of the solution and to contribute to sparking change and more gender equality. I'd like to introduce you to some of these remarkable women's stories I captured in my book and in my events. I named them Ba Trieu's 21st Century Daughters, as for me, they carry the warrior spirit of Ba (or Lady) Trieu, the woman warrior of the 3rd century in Vietnam into Modern Vietnam. Ba Trieu famously fought the external force of the Chinese occupation as well as the internal suppressor, the patriarchy, when she famously declared: "I will not resign myself to the lot of women who bow their heads and become concubines. I wish to ride the tempest, tame the waves, and kill the sharks in the Eastern seas. I have no desire to live the life of a concubine".Irene ÖhlerIrene is a highly experienced, certified global executive coach and international facilitator, with more than 25 years' experience working on 4 continents with leaders from the corporate and government sectors.Irene has been based in Vietnam since 2012 and has since become a sought-after expert for her work to promote women leadership. Irene has pioneered a number of initiatives to inspire women to connect and lead: she co-authored an awarded and bestselling book on Vietnamese women leaders, Ba Trieu's 21st Century Daughters. Stories of Remarkable Vietnamese Women, founded the Women's Storytelling Salon, an intercultural and inter-generational events series, in 2014, which runs in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, and created SPARK! CONNECTION, an ecosystem for women leadership development under her brand Lightpath Leadership – www.lightpathgroupleadership.com.As part of the SPARK! CONNECTION ecosystem Irene offers two women leadership development programs: SPARK! - A 1.5 day energiser to ignite the spark of leadership, and IGNITE!, A comprehensive online coaching program with the power of a community.Irene also consulted to the Australian Consulate-General in Ho Chi Minh City to organise Vietnam's first Women's and Gender Conferences, and to write a Landscaping document on 'advancing gender equality in Vietnam', and the CEO Brief to Promote Inclusive Leadership and Gender Equality in Vietnam.She's also been a consultant and coach to 4 years' of the 10-month Women In Leadership Journey program for Vietnamese government officials sponsored by the Australian Embassy in Vietnam, implemented by Flinders University.

On "EWTN News Nightly" tonight: June 1st is the official start of the Atlantic Hurricane Season and President Joe Biden met with federal agency leaders to talk about plans and preparations for “extreme weather events.” Meanwhile, the Fiscal Responsibility Act now before Congress does not include any cuts to social security, but if lawmakers don't do something soon, social security benefits would be automatically cut by 24% in about 10 years. One Louisiana Senator is making it his goal to save it before it's too late. A 9th Catholic priest has been shot and killed in Mexico in just the past 4 years. Editor in Chief of ACI Prensa, David Ramos, gives us an update on the priest murdered last week in Capacho, Mexico. And a young teenage girl in Australia recently lost her life after participating in a deadly social media trend on TikTok called chroming, when kids inhale harmful chemicals such as nail polish removers, deodorants and hairspray with the intent to get high. Executive Director at Responsibility.org, Leslie Kimball, joins to share her thoughts and what parents can do. Finally this evening, the Australian Embassy to the Holy See is hosting a series of events this week, highlighting the contributions of indigenous peoples. EWTN Vatican Bureau Chief, Andreas Thonhauser, sat down with the Australian Ambassador to the Holy See, Chiara Porro, to find out more. Don't miss out on the latest news and analysis from a Catholic perspective. Get EWTN News Nightly delivered to your email: https://ewtn.com/enn

Rebecca Doyle is the Director of the Sir John Monash Centre, in Villers-Bretonneux, France. Rebecca is also the senior in-country representative for the Department of Veterans' Affairs, as Counsellor accredited to the Australian Embassy in Paris. Prior to her appointment as Director of the Sir John Monash Centre, Rebecca was the Director of the Overseas Memorials Section in the Office of Australian War Graves, overseeing 40 official Australian memorials in 16 Nations, Adam sat down With Rebecca live in France to understand Why Australians come to France and Belgium to go on a pilgrimage and honour the 46000 ANZACS that fell on the Western Front from 1916 to 1918.   Presenter: Adam Blum Guest: Rebecca Doyle Editor: Kyle Watkins Investigative Consultant: Adam Holloway

Want to become more heart-centered? We invite you to join us on Deb's Dailies (daily blog and newsletter), a daily reflection on living and loving life as a heart-centered leader.Mark Ashby is the founder of Mark Ashby Consulting, and a highly regarded specialist who assists multinational companies and their leaders in crisis awareness, cultural change & high-performance leadership.He has displayed an extraordinary ability to perform optimally under high-pressure & stressful scenarios through extensive experiences In the Australian Army as a member of the Elite Paratroopers. Mark also spent 11 years in Iraq as Team Leader in the highly dangerous private security sector ensuring the safety of senior US Military officials and Australian Diplomats.Mark was deployed to Middle East as a team leader in the highly dangerous Private Security sector for 11 years in Iraq, before returning to Australia to work as a senior risk & crisis awareness consultant in the corporate world for six years.Mark relied on rigorous training and discipline to carry out 40 operational rotations, consisting of 1600 hundred missions successfully completed during his time as a Close Protection Team Leader.Mark's duties took him to high-threat, hostile situations on a daily basis, where he faced immense pressure to perform tasks in both covert and overt capacities with great emotional control, discipline and accuracy.Having been contracted to the U.S. military (attached to the Green Berets) & the U.S. Government in Iraq, Mark demonstrated a clear adaptability to extreme situations of crisis and armed conflict, which allowed him to oversee operations of the highest global, financial and geopolitical importance such as the first two independent elections in Iraq.Mark went on to spend four years ensuring the safety and security of the Australian Ambassador to Iraq, Residing Diplomats, Politicians & visiting Dignitaries as a “Tier 1” Close Protection Team Leader at the Australian Embassy in Baghdad.Since returning to the corporate sector & setting up own his consulting firm in Australia, Mark has been using his experience to assist senior members of multinational companies in high performance leadership, crisis awareness and cultural change so they can become more resilient and adaptable.Mark also recently completed his Master's Degree in Counter Terrorism with Distinction from Macquarie University in Sydney.Connect with Mark at:* https://markashbyconsulting.com/* www.linkedin.com/in/markashbyconsulting This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit debcrowe.substack.com

BONNIE BROWN is a Franco-Australian concert pianist. As a soloist and collaborative musician she has performed across Europe, Asia, North America and Australia, in prominent music festivals and performance venues, including Wigmore Hall, London, the Sydney Opera House, Australia, on Broadway, New York, across France, as well as with Australia's leading orchestras and on the radio internationally.​At the invitation of the French Government, in 2008 Bonnie Brown was Australian Artist in Residence at the Cité internationale des arts, Paris. To assist with her performance research in Europe, she was the recipient of over 20 grants and scholarships. These include, from France, the 2nd Prize internationally from the Fondation Nadia et Lili Boulanger (Paris) for 2009-2010, and from Australia, the prestigious Winston Churchill Memorial Trust Fellowship, the Australia Council for the Arts Project Fellowship, to name a few (full list of prizes a and scholarships here)​Her mentors and teachers include celebrated concert pianist Cristina Ortiz (2008-2018), renowned French pedagogue and concert pianist France Clidat (2008-2012) and her assistant Paul Blacher at the Ecole normale de musique de Paris, Professor Alexandr Satz (2003-2004) at the Universität für music und darstellende kunst, Austria and Professor Ronald Farren-Price A.M., Australia. She holds the Diplôme supérieure d'enseignement (6ème niveau) from the Ecole normale de musique de Paris, as well as a Master of Music (performance) from the University of Melbourne, Australia, which she completed with a full post-graduate scholarship. She attended the Victorian College of the Arts Secondary School in Melbourne, Australia where she graduated Dux of the school, her exceptional results at the end of her schooling afforded her a full scholarship for her undergraduate studies at the University of Melbourne. In 2018 Bonnie Brown founded Concerts sans frontières, an international chamber music series for which she is also artistic director, which launched at the Australian Embassy in Paris. Biography https://www.bonniebrownpiano.com/biographyExamples of my work as a concert pianist https://www.bonniebrownpiano.com/watch-listenInformation about my work as a teacher https://www.bonniebrownpiano.com/teaching-experience-1Support the show

Bogdan Rudnytski interviewed Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Ukraine to Australia Volodymyr Shalkivskyi. Diplomatic relations between Ukraine and Australia were established 10 January 1992 by exchange of Verbal Notes. The Embassy of Ukraine in Australia was opened 14 April 2003. Since 1993 the Honorary Consulate of Ukraine operates in Melbourne. Australian Embassy in Ukraine was opened in February 2015. - Богдан Рудницький в оту різдвяно-новорічну пору розмовляє із високодостойним Тимчасово Повіреним у справах України в Австралії Володимиром Шальківським. Зокрема, мова йде про дружні взаємини двох країн та допомогу від австралійців потерпаючій Україні від аґресії російських збройних сил.

I had the pleasure of speaking with Mark Ashby, Mark is a highly-regarded specialist who uses past his experience as an Elite Paratrooper in the Australian army to assist multinational companies and their leaders in crisis awareness, cultural change & high performance leadership. He has displayed an extraordinary ability to perform optimally under stressful scenarios through extensive experiences as a member of the Elite Paratroopers and other Specialist roles in the Australian Army, with Operational tours of East Timor. Mark was deployed to Iraq as a team leader in the highly-dangerous private security sector for eleven years before returning to Australia to work as a senior risk consultant in the corporate world for six years. Mark relied on rigorous training and discipline to carry out forty-one operational rotations, consisting of one thousand six hundred missions successfully completed during his time as a Close Protection Team Leader. Mark's duties often took him to high-threat, hostile situations where he faced immense pressure to perform tasks in both covert and overt capacities with great emotional control, discipline and accuracy. Having been attached to the U.S. military, the U.S. State Department and embedded with the Green Berets, Mark's adaptability to extreme situations of crisis and armed conflict allowed him to oversee operations of the highest global, financial and geopolitical importance such as the first two independent elections in Iraq. Mark also spent four years ensuring the safety and security of Australian Diplomats and Politicians as a close protection team leader at the Australian Embassy in Baghdad. Since returning to the corporate sector & setting up my own consulting firm in Australia, I've been using my experience to assist senior members of multinational companies in leadership, crisis awareness and cultural change so they can become more resilient and adaptable. I recently completed my Master's Degree with Distinction from Macquarie University in Sydney. If you enjoy the podcast, please subscribe and leave a short review on Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen? It takes less than 60 seconds and it really helps. If you enjoyed this episode buy me a cup of coffee, make it a large: I'm trying to keep this episode free of advertisements and could use your help with the cost of bringing your this fun and entertaining podcast. Anything you can donate to the cause is greatly appreciated. To donate go to: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/sifuRafael select friends and family, thanks. Subscribe: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/coaching-call/id1546026323 Please leave a star rating and a review here Follow Coaching Call: Facebook: facebook.com/coachingcall Instagram: instagram.com/coachingcall Email: maxfitness@optonline.net LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/maxfitness Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@coachingcall to watch the full interview. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/coachingcall/message

In this episode of the Thoughtful Entrepreneur, your host Josh Elledge speaks with Crisis Culture and Performance Specialist and the Director and Founder of https://markashbyconsulting.com/ (Waterhole Leadership Program), Mark Ashby.  A Crisis Culture and Performance Specialist is in the corporate sphere that works with an individual concerning their business to change their mindset whether it is regarding personal, staffing, or cultural business issues. Crisis Culture and Performance Specialists are needed today because it is better for businesses to be working preemptively rather than reactively. Mark has worked with media networks in Australia, The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade in Australia,  and the United States Military. Mark explains that he will get into the nuts and bolts of a business when he is advising them. This can help him determine if it is a communication issue, an issue with the executives, or a culture problem. Mark explains that he takes the emotions out of decisions and advises his clients to do so to make the most rational decision.  If a toxic environment is allowed to fester within a business, it will run out of control very quickly. Mark explains that bigger businesses with toxic leadership can almost absorb the blows from high turnover rates because they are such big companies. At times the higher executives are not connected to the lower end of the business, which is why this toxicity may not be addressed. Mark explains with one on one mentoring he will go in and listen first to get the full story of what is going on to then be able to fix the issues the individual is having.  Key Points from the Episode: What a Crisis Culture and Performance Specialist does  Why Crisis Culture and Performance Specialists are needed today  Mark's Clientele  How Mark approaches business issues Toxic Leadership  How Mark makes change happen About Mark Ashby: Mark Ashby is a highly-regarded specialist who assists multinational companies and their leaders in crisis awareness, cultural change & high-performance leadership. He has displayed an extraordinary ability to perform optimally under stressful scenarios through extensive experiences as a member of the Elite Paratroopers and other Specialist roles in the Australian Army, with Operational tours of East Timor. Mark was deployed to Iraq as a team leader in the highly-dangerous private security sector for eleven years before returning to Australia to work as a senior risk consultant in the corporate world for six years.  Mark relied on rigorous training and discipline to carry out forty-one operational rotations, consisting of one thousand six hundred missions successfully completed during his time as a Close Protection Team Leader. Mark's duties often took him to high-threat, hostile situations where he faced immense pressure to perform tasks in both covert and overt capacities with great emotional control, discipline, and accuracy. Having been attached to the U.S. military, and the U.S. State Department and embedded with the Green Berets, Mark's adaptability to extreme situations of crisis and armed conflict allowed him to oversee operations of the highest global, financial and geopolitical importance such as the first two independent elections in Iraq.  Mark also spent four years ensuring the safety and security of Australian Diplomats and Politicians as a close protection team leader at the Australian Embassy in Baghdad. Since returning to the corporate sector & setting up my own consulting firm in Australia, I've been using my experience to assist senior members of multinational companies in leadership, crisis awareness, and cultural change so they can become more resilient and adaptable. I recently completed my Master's Degree with Distinction from Macquarie University in Sydney.   Want to learn more? Check out the Mark Ashby consulting website at...

The Ukraine conflict has escalated this week, with Russia's President Vladimir Putin announcing a partial military mobilisation and once again raising the threat of nuclear weapons. Meanwhile Ukraine has been pressing Australia to provide another 30 Bushmasters, after those already helping the war effort are proving very effective. In this podcast Ukraine's ambassador Vasyl Myroshnychenko urges the Albanese government to reopen Australia's embassy in his country as soon as possible. “By now 60 different countries have sent their embassies and ambassadors back to Kyiv. And I think it's important for Australia to go back because if Bruce Edwards [the ambassador, now stationed in Poland] is on the ground, he's capable of meeting people there and interacting with the minister of defence, with the minister of foreign affairs, with other stakeholders in Ukraine, to provide a better feedback to Canberra.”

Mark Ashby is a highly-regarded specialist who assists multinational companies and their leaders in crisis awareness, cultural change & high performance leadership. He has displayed an extraordinary ability to perform optimally under stressful scenarios through extensive experiences as a member of the Elite Paratroopers and other Specialist roles in the Australian Army, with Operational tours of East Timor. Mark was deployed to Iraq as a team leader in the highly-dangerous private security sector for eleven years in Iraq, before returning to Australia to work as a senior risk consultant in the corporate world for six years. Mark relied on rigorous training and discipline to carry out forty-one operational rotations, consisting of one thousand six hundred missions successfully completed during his time as a Close Protection Team Leader. Mark's duties took him to high-threat, hostile situations on a daily basis, where he faced immense pressure to perform tasks in both covert and overt capacities with great emotional control, discipline and accuracy. Having been attached to the U.S. military, the U.S. State Department and embedded with the Green Berets, Mark's adaptability to extreme situations of crisis and armed conflict allowed him to oversee operations of the highest global, financial and geopolitical importance such as the first two independent elections in Iraq. Mark also spent four years ensuring the safety and security of Australian Diplomats and Politicians as a close protection team leader at the Australian Embassy in Baghdad. Since returning to the corporate sector & setting up my own consulting firm in Australia, I've been using my experience to assist senior members of multinational companies in leadership, crisis awareness and cultural change so they can become more resilient and adaptable. I recently completed my Master's Degree with Distinction from Macquarie University in Sydney markashbyconsulting.com https://markashbyconsulting.com/ www.linkedin.com/in/markashbyconsulting

An Australian expert on Russia has paid tribute to Mikhail Gorbachev after the former Soviet leader died overnight aged 91. Gorbachev's efforts to democratise his country's political system and decentralise its economy led to the break up of the Soviet Union in 1991. Kyle Wilson, a former diplomat at the Australian Embassy in Moscow and visiting fellow in the Centre for European Studies at ANU, told Gareth Parker on 6PR Breakfast that the ex-Soviet leader's action to tear down the iron curtain transformed the country. "Gorbachev was the bloke who realised realised the Soviet Union was in a dead end.. he was a man of incredible vision," he said. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When something goes wrong overseas, many people turn to the local Australian embassy for help, but what can the Australian government actually do for you if you're in trouble abroad?

GUEST 1 OVERVIEW: Alistair Pope emigrated from Glasgow, Scotland to Perth, WA in 1964. His first job in Australia was surveying the roads and railways to be built for the new iron ore mining projects in the Pilbara. He then joined Cooper Brothers as a Cadet Accountant before enlisting the Army by volunteering for National Service (one of less than 400 young Australians who did so). He was selected for Officer Training at Scheyville and graduated as a 2LT in 1967. He served in Vietnam, Indonesia and PNG, and as a sub-unit Commander in 3rd Brigade. In 1981 he attended Army Staff College, Queenscliff. Three years after graduation, he was promoted to the senior officer rank of LtCol. After 20-years-service he retired from the Australian Army in 1986. He founded his own business and worked internationally as a Project Manager in the energy, oil & gas, biotechnology and telecommunications industries until his retirement. Alistair retains a keen interest in current affairs, current military matters and military history. He has had 200+ articles published in The Scheyvillian, Strategy & Tactics, World at War, Modern War, Camaraderie, Harim Tok Tok, Quadrant, Quadrant Online and the Australian Chess Quarterly. GUEST 2 OVERVIEW: David Jamison was a career Army Officer for some 34 years and retired as a colonel. David graduated from the Officer Cadet School (Portsea) and has held a number of command positions throughout his military career including command of a supply unit in South Vietnam. He has served in Singapore (ANZUK Force) and with the Australian Embassy in Washington DC. He raised and deployed the Army's field supply battalion as part of the Operational Deployment Force. He has held appointments as a national inventory and budget manager in the Army Logistic Command and was also appointed the Director of Capital Procurement for the Army. Following his military career, he was Joint Managing Director of Logistics Consulting International Pty Ltd and consulted in the fields of management, leadership development, mentoring, purchasing and logistics. In this capacity he worked with a range of respected organizations in Australia as well as being invited to co-lead and conduct professional development seminars on management, purchasing and logistic related topics in Australia, SE Asia and the Middle East. He was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia in 1997 for exceptional service as the Army's Director of Capital Procurement. He is the recipient of the 2017 Deakin Community Award for services to the community as well as receiving the Meritorious Service Award by the Washington DC RSL Sub Branch.

GUEST 1 OVERVIEW: Alistair Pope emigrated from Glasgow, Scotland to Perth, WA in 1964. His first job in Australia was surveying the roads and railways to be built for the new iron ore mining projects in the Pilbara. He then joined Cooper Brothers as a Cadet Accountant before enlisting the Army by volunteering for National Service (one of less than 400 young Australians who did so). He was selected for Officer Training at Scheyville and graduated as a 2LT in 1967. He served in Vietnam, Indonesia and PNG, and as a sub-unit Commander in 3rd Brigade. In 1981 he attended Army Staff College, Queenscliff. Three years after graduation, he was promoted to the senior officer rank of LtCol. After 20-years-service he retired from the Australian Army in 1986. He founded his own business and worked internationally as a Project Manager in the energy, oil & gas, biotechnology and telecommunications industries until his retirement. Alistair retains a keen interest in current affairs, current military matters and military history. He has had 200+ articles published in The Scheyvillian, Strategy & Tactics, World at War, Modern War, Camaraderie, Harim Tok Tok, Quadrant, Quadrant Online and the Australian Chess Quarterly. GUEST 2 OVERVIEW: David Jamison was a career Army Officer for some 34 years and retired as a colonel. David graduated from the Officer Cadet School (Portsea) and has held a number of command positions throughout his military career including command of a supply unit in South Vietnam. He has served in Singapore (ANZUK Force) and with the Australian Embassy in Washington DC. He raised and deployed the Army's field supply battalion as part of the Operational Deployment Force. He has held appointments as a national inventory and budget manager in the Army Logistic Command and was also appointed the Director of Capital Procurement for the Army. Following his military career, he was Joint Managing Director of Logistics Consulting International Pty Ltd and consulted in the fields of management, leadership development, mentoring, purchasing and logistics. In this capacity he worked with a range of respected organizations in Australia as well as being invited to co-lead and conduct professional development seminars on management, purchasing and logistic related topics in Australia, SE Asia and the Middle East. He was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia in 1997 for exceptional service as the Army's Director of Capital Procurement. He is the recipient of the 2017 Deakin Community Award for services to the community as well as receiving the Meritorious Service Award by the Washington DC RSL Sub Branch.

Ausbiotech's CEO and the Senior Trade and Investment Commissioner at the Australian Embassy in South Korea talk to Scrip's Jung Won Shin on the sidelines of Bio Korea 2022 about what makes Australia an attractive clinical trial destination for Korean and other foreign firms, as well as collaborations and other opportunities between the two countries.

On today's Zero Limits Podcast we have a chat with man mountain Kory Jones former Infantrymen, Special Forces 2 Commando Regiment and Private Security Contractor. Growing up in a small town in Victoria working as a nightclub security bouncer, Kory has his sights set on joining the Australian Army enlisting in 2001. After successfully completing recruit and infantry IET's Kory was posted to 1RAR in Townsville. During his time in 1RAR he was posted to Mortar Platoon and Recon Platoon also deploying on 3 overseas deployments Timor Leste, Solomon Islands and Afghanistan. After his 2007 Afghanistan trip he decided to attempt SASR selection in which after 10 days he threw in the towel being overtrained physically but under prepared mentally. In 2009 after mental lessons learnt from failing SASR selection, Kory underwent 2 Commando Special Forces selection training which he completed and successfully become a Commando. In 2010 he deployed on his second trip to Afghanistan with SOTG (Special Operations Task Group) with heavy fighting against the Taliban. 2012 was round three, fighting this time alongside the DEA and NIU smashing drug network in support of the American push to re dominate Helmand. In 2013 Kory discharged from the army and become a private security contractor working in Kabul for the Australian Embassy. Currently Kory is living in the UAE paramilitary advisor to the UAE government. get ready for this one Let's GO!

Launched in 2013 by Chinese President XI Jinping, China's Belt and Road initiative has manifested throughout Southeast Asia in the form of multibillion dollar investments in transport infrastructure, industrial estates and other forms of “hard” development. This push for trade and hard infrastructure has been accompanied by a surge in various soft power initiatives, including the use of religion as a cultural resource. Joining Dr Natali Pearson on SSEAC Stories, Dr Gregory Raymond sheds light on the use of religion, in particular Buddhism, within the great geopolitical strategy of China's Belt and Road Initiative across mainland Southeast Asia. About Gregory Raymond: Gregory Raymond is a lecturer in the Coral Bell School of Asia Pacific Affairs researching Southeast Asian politics and foreign relations. He is the author of Thai Military Power: A Culture of Strategic Accommodation (NIAS Press 2018) and the lead author of The United States-Thai Alliance: History, Memory and Current Developments (Routledge, 2021). His work has been published in journals including Contemporary Southeast Asia, South East Asia Research and the Journal of Cold War Studies. He convenes the ASEAN Australia Defence Postgraduate Scholarship Program, the Global China Research Spoke for the ANU Centre for China in the World, and is ANU Press editor for the Asia Pacific Security series. He holds a PhD in political science from La Trobe University and an MA in Asian Studies from Monash University. Before joining the Australian National University, Greg was a policy advisor in the Australian Government, including in the strategic and international policy areas of the Department of Defence and the Australian Embassy in Bangkok. For more information or to browse additional resources, visit the Sydney Southeast Asia Centre's website: www.sydney.edu.au/sseac. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Launched in 2013 by Chinese President XI Jinping, China's Belt and Road initiative has manifested throughout Southeast Asia in the form of multibillion dollar investments in transport infrastructure, industrial estates and other forms of “hard” development. This push for trade and hard infrastructure has been accompanied by a surge in various soft power initiatives, including the use of religion as a cultural resource. Joining Dr Natali Pearson on SSEAC Stories, Dr Gregory Raymond sheds light on the use of religion, in particular Buddhism, within the great geopolitical strategy of China's Belt and Road Initiative across mainland Southeast Asia. About Gregory Raymond: Gregory Raymond is a lecturer in the Coral Bell School of Asia Pacific Affairs researching Southeast Asian politics and foreign relations. He is the author of Thai Military Power: A Culture of Strategic Accommodation (NIAS Press 2018) and the lead author of The United States-Thai Alliance: History, Memory and Current Developments (Routledge, 2021). His work has been published in journals including Contemporary Southeast Asia, South East Asia Research and the Journal of Cold War Studies. He convenes the ASEAN Australia Defence Postgraduate Scholarship Program, the Global China Research Spoke for the ANU Centre for China in the World, and is ANU Press editor for the Asia Pacific Security series. He holds a PhD in political science from La Trobe University and an MA in Asian Studies from Monash University. Before joining the Australian National University, Greg was a policy advisor in the Australian Government, including in the strategic and international policy areas of the Department of Defence and the Australian Embassy in Bangkok. For more information or to browse additional resources, visit the Sydney Southeast Asia Centre's website: www.sydney.edu.au/sseac. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/east-asian-studies

Launched in 2013 by Chinese President XI Jinping, China's Belt and Road initiative has manifested throughout Southeast Asia in the form of multibillion dollar investments in transport infrastructure, industrial estates and other forms of “hard” development. This push for trade and hard infrastructure has been accompanied by a surge in various soft power initiatives, including the use of religion as a cultural resource. Joining Dr Natali Pearson on SSEAC Stories, Dr Gregory Raymond sheds light on the use of religion, in particular Buddhism, within the great geopolitical strategy of China's Belt and Road Initiative across mainland Southeast Asia. About Gregory Raymond: Gregory Raymond is a lecturer in the Coral Bell School of Asia Pacific Affairs researching Southeast Asian politics and foreign relations. He is the author of Thai Military Power: A Culture of Strategic Accommodation (NIAS Press 2018) and the lead author of The United States-Thai Alliance: History, Memory and Current Developments (Routledge, 2021). His work has been published in journals including Contemporary Southeast Asia, South East Asia Research and the Journal of Cold War Studies. He convenes the ASEAN Australia Defence Postgraduate Scholarship Program, the Global China Research Spoke for the ANU Centre for China in the World, and is ANU Press editor for the Asia Pacific Security series. He holds a PhD in political science from La Trobe University and an MA in Asian Studies from Monash University. Before joining the Australian National University, Greg was a policy advisor in the Australian Government, including in the strategic and international policy areas of the Department of Defence and the Australian Embassy in Bangkok. For more information or to browse additional resources, visit the Sydney Southeast Asia Centre's website: www.sydney.edu.au/sseac. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/southeast-asian-studies

Launched in 2013 by Chinese President XI Jinping, China's Belt and Road initiative has manifested throughout Southeast Asia in the form of multibillion dollar investments in transport infrastructure, industrial estates and other forms of “hard” development. This push for trade and hard infrastructure has been accompanied by a surge in various soft power initiatives, including the use of religion as a cultural resource. Joining Dr Natali Pearson on SSEAC Stories, Dr Gregory Raymond sheds light on the use of religion, in particular Buddhism, within the great geopolitical strategy of China's Belt and Road Initiative across mainland Southeast Asia. About Gregory Raymond: Gregory Raymond is a lecturer in the Coral Bell School of Asia Pacific Affairs researching Southeast Asian politics and foreign relations. He is the author of Thai Military Power: A Culture of Strategic Accommodation (NIAS Press 2018) and the lead author of The United States-Thai Alliance: History, Memory and Current Developments (Routledge, 2021). His work has been published in journals including Contemporary Southeast Asia, South East Asia Research and the Journal of Cold War Studies. He convenes the ASEAN Australia Defence Postgraduate Scholarship Program, the Global China Research Spoke for the ANU Centre for China in the World, and is ANU Press editor for the Asia Pacific Security series. He holds a PhD in political science from La Trobe University and an MA in Asian Studies from Monash University. Before joining the Australian National University, Greg was a policy advisor in the Australian Government, including in the strategic and international policy areas of the Department of Defence and the Australian Embassy in Bangkok. For more information or to browse additional resources, visit the Sydney Southeast Asia Centre's website: www.sydney.edu.au/sseac. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/chinese-studies

Launched in 2013 by Chinese President XI Jinping, China's Belt and Road initiative has manifested throughout Southeast Asia in the form of multibillion dollar investments in transport infrastructure, industrial estates and other forms of “hard” development. This push for trade and hard infrastructure has been accompanied by a surge in various soft power initiatives, including the use of religion as a cultural resource. Joining Dr Natali Pearson on SSEAC Stories, Dr Gregory Raymond sheds light on the use of religion, in particular Buddhism, within the great geopolitical strategy of China's Belt and Road Initiative across mainland Southeast Asia. About Gregory Raymond: Gregory Raymond is a lecturer in the Coral Bell School of Asia Pacific Affairs researching Southeast Asian politics and foreign relations. He is the author of Thai Military Power: A Culture of Strategic Accommodation (NIAS Press 2018) and the lead author of The United States-Thai Alliance: History, Memory and Current Developments (Routledge, 2021). His work has been published in journals including Contemporary Southeast Asia, South East Asia Research and the Journal of Cold War Studies. He convenes the ASEAN Australia Defence Postgraduate Scholarship Program, the Global China Research Spoke for the ANU Centre for China in the World, and is ANU Press editor for the Asia Pacific Security series. He holds a PhD in political science from La Trobe University and an MA in Asian Studies from Monash University. Before joining the Australian National University, Greg was a policy advisor in the Australian Government, including in the strategic and international policy areas of the Department of Defence and the Australian Embassy in Bangkok. For more information or to browse additional resources, visit the Sydney Southeast Asia Centre's website: www.sydney.edu.au/sseac. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/buddhist-studies

Launched in 2013 by Chinese President XI Jinping, China's Belt and Road initiative has manifested throughout Southeast Asia in the form of multibillion dollar investments in transport infrastructure, industrial estates and other forms of “hard” development. This push for trade and hard infrastructure has been accompanied by a surge in various soft power initiatives, including the use of religion as a cultural resource. Joining Dr Natali Pearson on SSEAC Stories, Dr Gregory Raymond sheds light on the use of religion, in particular Buddhism, within the great geopolitical strategy of China's Belt and Road Initiative across mainland Southeast Asia. About Gregory Raymond: Gregory Raymond is a lecturer in the Coral Bell School of Asia Pacific Affairs researching Southeast Asian politics and foreign relations. He is the author of Thai Military Power: A Culture of Strategic Accommodation (NIAS Press 2018) and the lead author of The United States-Thai Alliance: History, Memory and Current Developments (Routledge, 2021). His work has been published in journals including Contemporary Southeast Asia, South East Asia Research and the Journal of Cold War Studies. He convenes the ASEAN Australia Defence Postgraduate Scholarship Program, the Global China Research Spoke for the ANU Centre for China in the World, and is ANU Press editor for the Asia Pacific Security series. He holds a PhD in political science from La Trobe University and an MA in Asian Studies from Monash University. Before joining the Australian National University, Greg was a policy advisor in the Australian Government, including in the strategic and international policy areas of the Department of Defence and the Australian Embassy in Bangkok. For more information or to browse additional resources, visit the Sydney Southeast Asia Centre's website: www.sydney.edu.au/sseac.

A 2021 Festival of Urbanism panel discussion. Leading urbanists from North America to Australia discuss the lessons from the COVID-19 Pandemic for future city planning and urban life. Hear from Sam Assefa, former Seattle Planning Director and at the frontline of that city's COVID-19 experience; Irene Figueroa Ortiz, New York City urban designer and transport planner; and Glenn Grimshaw urban planner, researcher and adviser based in the Australian Embassy, Washington DC. Professor Ann Forsyth, planner, architect and expert on healthy cities at the Harvard Graduate School of Design will lead the international discussion, followed by an address by Hon Dr Rob Stokes, Minister for Planning and Public Spaces introduced Mark Scott AO, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Sydney. Chair: Dr Ann Forsyth, Harvard Graduate School of Design Speakers: Irene Figueroa Ortiz, Senior Project Manager, New York City Department of Transportation Glenn Grimshaw, Senior Research Officer, Australian Embassy, Washington DC Sam Assefa, Former Director Seattle Office of Planning and Community Development The Hon Dr Rob Stokes Minister for Planning and Public Spaces Professor Mark Scott, Vice Chancellor the University of Sydney Professor Nicole Gurran, University of Sydney (Session chair) http://www.festivalofurbanism.com/2021-events/2021/9/22/planning-for-recovery-leading-urbanists-in-conversation

The theme for International Women's Day 2022 is "Gender equality today for a sustainable world tomorrow." Women and girls in the Indo-Pacific region are at the forefront of dealing with the effects of climate affected disasters – from natural disasters to pandemics. They are also leading the charge on disaster risk reduction, climate change adaptation, mitigation, and response, and building a more sustainable future for all.To celebrate International Women's Day this week, we are presenting two episodes of Contain This. The second is a recording of a special event hosted by the Embassy of Australia in Washington, D.C., in which Australian Ambassador for Regional Health Security Williams was interviewed by Beverly Kirk, the Executive Director of JOURNEY, a new not-for-profit venture that's focused on the goal of seeing more women in senior leadership roles. Beverly and Stephanie discuss how we can support the leadership pipeline for women in public health, and how the pandemic has affected women and girls in the Indo-Pacific. They also discuss how podcasts like Contain This can help give women a voice and lift their stories to wider audiences.We hope you join the conversation @AusAmbRHS Twitter and @AusintheUS Twitter and Facebook.

In this bulletin, Australia's government directs staff at the Australian Embassy in the Ukrainian capital to leave; The New South Wales government goes further into minority with the loss of the seat of Bega; And in cricket, Josh Hazlewood secures a ((AU)) $1.44m deal to join Virat Kohli's Royal Challengers Bangalore.

In this bulletin, Australia's government directs staff at the Australian Embassy in the Ukrainian capital to leave; The New South Wales government goes further into minority with the loss of the seat of Bega; And in cricket, Josh Hazlewood secures a ((AU)) $1.44m deal to join Virat Kohli's Royal Challengers Bangalore.

Australia has closed its embassy in Kyiv while the CIA is reportedly warning allies that war could break out by Wednesday. NRL boss Peter V'landys wants sideline thugs at junior sporting fixtures banned from venues for life. Thousands of nurses and midwives will strike across the state on Tuesday. Thousands across Sydney expected to tune in to the Superbowl today. For updates and breaking news throughout the day take out a subscription atdailytelegraph.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Renato D'Ettorre's architecture draws inspiration from past masters and civilizations, attempting to represent the present with a desire to leave enduring buildings for the future.    In this episode, your host Elizabeth McIntyre and special guest, Renato D'Ettorre will discuss his life path that led him to be the architect he is today.   Listen to the full episode to discover more of the following: His carefree childhood in Italy;  How his upbringing shaped the person he is today;  The journey to choosing architecture as a career;  Working with Harry Seidler;  Having a gap year back in Italy, and how that formed his architectural perspectives;  Why he loves using bricks in his projects;  The development and creation of GB House; And much more... *NOTE: After recording the podcast, we reflected on some of the facts discussed, the following are some of the discrepancies: the discussion about the inventor of the scooter - this was invented in Germany in the 1800's. Discussions about the Australian Embassy we mean the Embassy in Paris. Thank you for your understanding! Keep thinking brick.  This episode and many others can be found on all major platforms, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Google Podcasts. If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to Rate & Subscribe to our podcast to never miss out a new episode. You can also let us know who you want to hear next and what topics we should talk about by leaving us a Review on Apple Podcasts.   Mentioned in this episode: Renato D'Ettorre Architects GB House - HHR Winner 2019 Italy Harry Seidler Think Brick Awards   Social & Links Follow @ThinkBrickAustralia on Instagram, LinkedIn, and Facebook Follow @renatodettorrearchitects on Instagram

Bird Conservation Nepal, with the support of the Australian Embassy, conducted a five-day bird guide training for women last week. Sewa Bhattarai reports from Kathmandu. - अस्ट्रेलियाली राजदूतावासको सहयोगमा बर्ड कन्जर्भेसन नेपालले महिलाहरूका लागि पाँच दिने चरा गाइडको तालिम गत हप्ता सम्पन्न गरेको छ। काठमाण्डूबाट सेवा भट्टराईको रिपोर्ट।

In this radio program: Nepali international students in Australia share their opinion after the government allowed 20 plus weekly working hours, bird guide training for women in Nepal with support from the Australian Embassy and we talk about people who have doubled their income since the coronavirus pandemic. - २० जनवरी २०२२ बिहीबारको हाम्रो रेडियो कार्यक्रममा अस्ट्रेलियामा अन्तराष्ट्रिय विद्यार्थीहरूले २० घण्टा भन्दा बढी काम गर्न पाएकोमा केही नेपाली पृष्ठभूमिका विद्यार्थीहरूको प्रतिक्रिया, नेपालमा अस्ट्रेलियाली राजदूतावासको सहयोगमा महिलाहरूका लागि चरा गाइडको तालिम र क-कसले महामारीको समयमा आफ्नो आम्दानी दोब्बर बनाए भन्ने बारेमा कुराकानी गरेका छौँ।

On Episode #79 of the podcast I have a deadly yarn with Megan Cope. Megan is a Quandamooka (North Stradbroke Island in South East Queensland) artist. Her site-specific sculptural installations, video work and paintings investigate issues relating to identity, the environment and mapping practices.Megan's work often resists prescribed notions of Aboriginality, and examines psychogeographies that challenge the grand narrative of ‘Australia' and our sense of time and ownership in a settler colonial state. These explorations result in various material outcomes. Megan's work has been exhibited in Australia and internationally including at the Queensland Art Gallery/Gallery of Modern Art; Art Gallery of New South Wales; Para Site Contemporary Art Space, Hong Kong; Careof Art Space, Milan; the Australian Embassy, just to name a few.In 2020, Cope presented newly-commissioned work at the 2020 Adelaide Biennial of Australian Art: Monster Theatres. She has also featured work in the NGV Triennial 2020, the 2021 TarraWarra Museum of Art Biennial: Slow Moving Waters and in the 2021 exhibition, OCCURRENT AFFAIR: ProppaNOW at the University of Queensland Art Museum. Recent solo exhibitions include Fractures and Frequencies presented at UNSW Galleries as part of Sydney Festival 2020/21, and Unbroken Connections at Canberra Glassworks, following an artist residency. Join our yarn as we dive deep into Megan's story. It's fascinating! We learn all about her journey as an artist, travelling the world and some of the exciting projects she currently has in the works. Don't miss this one!Recommendations throughout this episode: https://www.megancope.com.au/aboutWebsite: www.blackmagicwoman.com.auFollow us on Instagram - @blackmagicwomanpodcastThe Black Magic Woman Podcast is hosted by Mundanara Bayles and is an uplifting conversational style program featuring mainly Aboriginal guests and explores issues of importance to Aboriginal people and communities. Mundanara is guided by Aboriginal Terms of Reference and focusses more on who people are rather than on what they do.If you enjoyed this episode, please ‘Subscribe' on Apple Podcasts or ‘Follow' on your Spotify app and tell your friends and family about us! If you'd like to contact us, please email, info@blackmagicwoman.com.auSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/black-magic-woman. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

*** Before reading the rest of the show notes, keep in mind that, as at 21st of Nov, Kay and her team have successfully assisted over 3500 Afghan-Australian visa holders from Afghanistan. Keep this amazing feat in the back of your mind while your read the notes and listen to the episode.*** My guest today is Dr Kay Danes, OAM. She is the recipient of the Medal of the Order of Australia for her service to the international and Australian community in human rights & social justice.  Kay has a PhD (Law & Justice) and her thesis explored the evolving professionalisation of the Australian Humanitarian sector. She also holds a Masters degree (Human Rights), and varying professional qualifications in Business Administration, Security and Law. Her 25-year security and humanitarian career has spanned across Australian and foreign government departments, humanitarian, and private sector organisations in armed conflicts, disasters, and other complex emergencies. Kay is also extensively connected to the ADF. She is the spouse of an SAS Veteran who has served 43 years in the ADF/SOCOMD and was Regimental Sergeant Major of two Special Operations Task Group rotations in Afghanistan. More recently, Kay's work in Afghanistan has been recognised by Australian and Foreign Officials as an integral part of a national debate on Australia's commitment to Afghanistan.  Today she advocates for the 196 Australian Embassy staff seeking protection and evacuation from Kabul. Given the current situation in Afghanistan, hers is an important voice representing those who helped the Australian effort over the past 20 years. 

Some restaurants and bars in Ho Chi Minh City are offering vouchers as an alternative form of cash flow during forced closures - good idea or not? Meanwhile, one of our favourite neighbourhoods in District 1 is but a shadow of its former self. Our new co-host AT has flip flops on the ground there and he provides a grim-looking snapshot of the alleyway in which he lives. As this is all going on, Aussies in Vietnam are divided over the Australian Embassy's stance on accessibility to Covid-19 vaccines, and both Mel and AT call out tone deafness on social media at a time when discretion is probably the best policy. All that and more on Vietnam's award-winning podcast. Also on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thebureauasia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebureauasia Website: https://thebureauasia.com Join our growing Discord Chat: https://discord.gg/QFmUkUsWJu

Matt Hall is a third generation pilot, a former RAAF Fighter Combat (Top Gun) Instructor and Iraq combat veteran.  Matt Hall Racing (MHR) is the only Australian aviation organisation to have competed in the Red Bull Air Race World Championship, and Matt Hall is the current air race world champion.  Hall is a highly credentialed and skilled pilot with over 1500 Hornet hours, 500 hours in the F-15E Strike Eagle (including combat), over 700 hours in light aircraft and over 600 hours doing aerobatics. Ending his military career in 2009 as a Wing Commander, Hall was awarded dux of his Fighter Combat Instructor Course -Top Gun (1999), F/A-18 Hornet Operational Conversion Course (1995), Basic Fighter Pilot Course (1994) and Wings course (1992) and was also awarded Fighter Pilot of the Year in 1997. He has represented Australia as a United States Air Force (USAF) exchange officer in North Carolina, USA, instructed F-15E aircrew attending USAF Weapons School and briefed Australian Embassy staff at Washington annually on accomplishments and recommendations for future RAAF operations. Hall was also awarded the Air Medal and an Air Medal First Oak Leaf Cluster for operational service in Iraq where he flew in the second Gulf War.  Let's Go!

In 1989, five days after tanks rolled into Tiananmen Square in Beijing and brutally ended weeks of protests, the then prime minister Bob Hawke gave a horrifying description of what Australia thought happened. But where did the account come from? And what did it get wrong? Over the past three months China, If You're Listening investigated the source of this description and found it was a previously undisclosed diplomatic cable from the Australian Embassy in Beijing, which subsequently had key details retracted. This is a bonus episode, produced with our friends at The Signal — a daily ABC News podcast. Guests: Blanche d'Alpuget, biographer and wife of late former prime minister Bob Hawke Richard Rigby, Emeritus Professor of the College of Asia and the Pacific, Australian National University, Canberra Craig Emerson, former advisor to Bob Hawke, and cabinet minister in the Rudd and Gillard governments

On todays episode of Zero Limits Podcast we have ex British Paratrooper/Counter Terrorism Operator and Private Security Contractor Brian Hewitt. Brian joined the British military in the early 2000's posting to 2 Para. After a deployment to Iraq he was posted to 1 Para Special Forces Support Group. Brian deployed 4 times to Afghanistan spending roughly 2 years in country fighting the war on terror. After discharging the military he became a private military contractor in Iraq spending 7 years in Baghdad at the British Embassy and Australian Embassy. Join us for a hectic chat. Lets Go!

IAF strikes Palestinian balloon launchers in Gaza IAF jets opened fire on a group of Palestinians in the northern Gaza strip this morning as the cell was launching incendiary balloons into Israel. No injuries from the strike were reported, but the incident comes after a recent rise in flaming kite attacks. 2.Is war with Hamas on the horizon? Dr. Martin Sherman, Founder & Executive Director of the IISS speaking at ILTV studio about the potential war in Gaza that is now again looming over our heads. 3. Israel will continue operations in Syria Meanwhile, looking to the North, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu said Monday at the start of the Knesset's winter session that Israel is continuing to act against Iranian advancement in Syria while remaining in consistent contact with Russian President Vladimir Putin. 4. P.M.'S Chief lawyer, Yaakov Weinroth, dies at 71 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Chief Defense Lawyer, Yaakov Weinroth died suddenly on Tuesday morning at the age of 71. Weinroth was battling cancer, and reports show that he had been sick for a while and was visibly frail in interviews he gave over the past year. Australia considers moving Embassy to Jerusalem Finally, according to a recent announcement by Australia's new Prime Minister Scott Morrison, the newly elected leader is “open” to moving the Australian Embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem. Facebook deletes fake accounts ahead of elections Israel's October 30th municipal elections are quickly approaching but now just a few weeks ahead of voting day, the Israeli National Cyber directorate has revealed that social media giant, Facebook, has just deleted thousands of fake accounts which attempted to influence the vote. Miss Holocaust survivor 2018 is crowned The Annual Miss Holocaust Survivor Beauty Pageant concluded Sunday night and so now I'm very excited to present to you our 2018 winner, 93 year old great-grandmother from Poland, Tova ringer. Automatic stroke detection and alert David Golan, CTO And Co-Founder At Viz speaking at ILTV Studio about Viz A.I. technology that identifies a stroke and directly contacts on call physicians. 9. Israel's AIDOC gets FDA approved Now on a related note with regards to artificial intelligence, Israeli based company, AIDOC, has just received approval by the United States food and drug administration. AIDOC'S technology analyzes medical images to assist radiologists with life threatening cases. Hebrew word Of The Day: KETER | כתר= CROWN Learn a New Hebrew word every day. Today's word is "keter" which means "crown" See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.