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SUMMARY:Professor Richard Turner
DESCRIPTION:Hear the story behind Richard Turner’s family journey across the founding three of South Australia’s largest private companies across different sectors. From Holbrook Meat to T&R Pastoral to Thomas Foods International\, Regency Food Services to Bidvest to Bidfood and ZEN Home Energy Systems to ZEN Energy. \nRichard was Australian Entrepreneur of the Year in 2010\, South Australian Entrepreneur of the Year twice in 1996 and 2010\, Founding President of the Young Entrepreneurs Organisation in 1998 (now the Entrepreneurs Organisation)\, Deputy Chair of the Premiers Climate Change Council (2020-2023) and Entrepreneur in Residence at the University of South Australia (2019-2021). \nRichard has now put a lifetime of learnings in starting and scaling successful businesses into his book “The Essential Entrepreneur” released by Wiley Publishing.
URL:https://commonwealthclubofadelaide.org.au/event/professor-richard-turner/
LOCATION:Adelaide Pavilion\, Corner South Terrace & Peacock Road\, Adelaide 5000\, South Parklands\, South Terrace\, Adelaide\, SA\, 5000\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20260320T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20260320T193000
DTSTAMP:20260515T031331
CREATED:20260115T091308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T091336Z
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SUMMARY:Sundowner Carrick Hill
DESCRIPTION:It is proposed to have the new Director at Carrick Hill\, speak about new innovations and coming events. The Club’s March Speaker Diane Howarth will introduce the Ukrainian Bandura Ensemble to perform on the outdoor balcony area .A welcome drink will be provided on arrival\, canapes served and a bar available. The restaurant and the club are donating to the School Rebuilding Program and it is proposed that $10 per head from the $40 charge will be made as a donation to the Charity. This Sundowner event will commence at 6pm.After the event a dinner in the restaurant is available at $30 per head Pizza or pasta. When responding please indicate if you wish to stay for dinner. Please support this Sundowner which will provide a unique opportunity to support those in need in Ukraine. \nhttps://glamadelaide.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/rozelles.jpg
URL:https://commonwealthclubofadelaide.org.au/event/sundowner-carrick-hill/
LOCATION:Carrick Hil\, 46 Carrick Hill Dr\, Springfield\, SA\, 5062\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20260317T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20260317T140000
DTSTAMP:20260515T031331
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T023500Z
UID:947-1773750600-1773756000@commonwealthclubofadelaide.org.au
SUMMARY:Diane Howarth - “UKRAINE AND ME.”
DESCRIPTION:Diane is a retired school teacher/educator. She holds a degree in Education(Flinders University) and a Masters degree in International Education at the University of Alberta\, in Edmonton\, Canada. Her father was a Ukrainian soldier in WW 2 with an English mother. They migrated to Australia in 1957 when Diane was 4 years old .Most of her father’s family are still living in Ukraine and Diane is passionate about helping Ukrainians and supporting those who have been affected by the illegal and Immoral invasion .She has taught English to older displaced people from Ukraine and provided emotional support. Her passion is education and the well being of young people. Diane has established a charity ”Rebuilding Schools Ukraine” which has already raised over $180.000 .Details about the charity can be found at:www.rsu.org.au \nThe club is planning a Sundowner at Carrick Hill on Friday 20th March and Diane will be arranging special Ukrainian Entertainmen\,t Ukrainian Bandura Ensemble.. This will be at the outdoor section of the restaurant. Carrick Hill has agreed to provide a donation from the admission\, and support will also be provided by the Commonwealth Club. \nA separate flyer will be sent to book for the Sundowner. Diane will have a power-point presentation for her talk which will further highlight the extremity of the suffering being endured by the Ukrainian People.
URL:https://commonwealthclubofadelaide.org.au/event/diane-howarth/
LOCATION:Adelaide Pavilion\, Corner South Terrace & Peacock Road\, Adelaide 5000\, South Parklands\, South Terrace\, Adelaide\, SA\, 5000\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20260217T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20260217T140000
DTSTAMP:20260515T031331
CREATED:20260115T023134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T023538Z
UID:943-1771331400-1771336800@commonwealthclubofadelaide.org.au
SUMMARY:Dr. Phil Ainsley\, Chief Executive\, Zoos South Australia
DESCRIPTION:Over a working career spanning more than 25 years\, Phil has worked with some of the world’s most threatened animal and plant species.  He trained as a Bioengineer receiving degrees at both Flinders and Adelaide University\, worked in the forestry industry in New Zealand before returning to Adelaide where he spent over ten years as a senior manager and conservation biologist with the Department of Environment and Water. \nPhil joined Zoos South Australia in 2013 as the Conservation Programs Manager working across both Adelaide Zoo and Monarto Safari Park\, moved into a Curator role overseeing the zoos conservation work\, bird\, reptile and native species collections\, then into the Director role of Adelaide Zoo\, and has recently commenced as the 12th Chief Executive of Zoos South Australia. \nHighlights from Phil’s time at Zoos South Australia include establishing the Zoos Pygmy Bluetongue conservation program which resulted in the first breeding of a species under human care that had been presumed extinct until 1992\, achieving the first breeding of Sumatran Tigers at Adelaide Zoo\, and most recently\, securing the on-going presence of Giant Pandas at Adelaide Zoo.
URL:https://commonwealthclubofadelaide.org.au/event/dr-phil-ainsley/
LOCATION:Adelaide Pavilion\, Corner South Terrace & Peacock Road\, Adelaide 5000\, South Parklands\, South Terrace\, Adelaide\, SA\, 5000\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20251209T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20251209T193000
DTSTAMP:20260515T031331
CREATED:20250919T083127Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T232623Z
UID:913-1765303200-1765308600@commonwealthclubofadelaide.org.au
SUMMARY:Henry Olonga - Former International Cricketer and Opera Singer
DESCRIPTION:Henry Olonga is a Zimbabwean former cricketer\, who p[ayed Test and One Day International Cricket for Zimbabwe.  When he made his  Test debut in January 1995\, he was the first and youngest black cricketer to play for Zimbabwe. . Henry was a. regular member of the Zimbabwe team from 1996 to 2003\, playing in 36 Test matches and 50 One Day Internationals.  However his cricket career was terminated when he and teammate Andy Flower wore black armbands in a World Cup match\, protesting against the ‘death of democracy’ and suppression of civil rights under President Robert Mugabe’s government. Henry was charged with treason\, received death threats and was forced into exile in England.  In retirement Henry has pursued  an interest in music. He has composed a number of songs and competed in vocal and charity competitions. Henry made his singing debut at the Sydney Cricket Ground\, singing Nessun Dorma.
URL:https://commonwealthclubofadelaide.org.au/event/henry-olonga-former-international-cricketer-and-opera-singer/
LOCATION:Adelaide Pavilion\, Corner South Terrace & Peacock Road\, Adelaide 5000\, South Parklands\, South Terrace\, Adelaide\, SA\, 5000\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20251125T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20251125T140000
DTSTAMP:20260515T031331
CREATED:20250804T035711Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T232544Z
UID:895-1764073800-1764079200@commonwealthclubofadelaide.org.au
SUMMARY:Mr. Matt Anderson PSM - Director of the Australian War Memorial - 'Expansion program at the War Memorial'
DESCRIPTION:Mr. Matt Anderson is a Graduate of the Royal Military College Duntroon and served with the Royal Australian Engineers as a Troop Commander. \nIn 1995\, Natthew joined the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade and served in a number of senior positions including\, Ambassador to Afghanistan\, High Commissioner to the Solomon Islands and Samoa and Deputy High Commissioner to the United Kingdom. \nMatt has a Bachelor of Arts degree in International Relations and Strategic Studies from Deakin University and a Master’s degree in International Affairs and Trade from Monash University. He was awarded a Public Service Medal for his role in leading the humanitarian and consular response to the 2009 Pacific tsunami. \nIn April 2020\, Matt was appointed Director of the Australian War Memorial.  \n Matt is married to Lou\, who is a currently serving DFAT Officer and they have 3 children.
URL:https://commonwealthclubofadelaide.org.au/event/mr-matt-anderson-psm-director-of-the-australian-war-memorial-expansion-program-at-the-war-memorial/
LOCATION:Adelaide Pavilion\, Corner South Terrace & Peacock Road\, Adelaide 5000\, South Parklands\, South Terrace\, Adelaide\, SA\, 5000\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20250923T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20250923T140000
DTSTAMP:20260515T031331
CREATED:20250409T014158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T232325Z
UID:868-1758630600-1758636000@commonwealthclubofadelaide.org.au
SUMMARY:Dr. John Bruni  Founder and CEO of the SAGE International Think Tank - 'Conflict in the Middle East'
DESCRIPTION:Dr. John Bruni is the Founder and CEO of SAGE International (SAGE).  SAGE is South Australia’s only privately operated\, online\, NFP geopolitical think tank and consultancy.  Dr. Bruni has long-term experience in teaching international relations\, politics and security.  His primary area of expertise is in defence acquisition\, having authored a book on this topic\, ‘On Weapons Decisions’ in 2002
URL:https://commonwealthclubofadelaide.org.au/event/dr-john-bruni-founder-and-ceoof-of-the-sage-international-think-tank-conflict-in-the-middle-east/
LOCATION:Adelaide Pavilion\, Corner South Terrace & Peacock Road\, Adelaide 5000\, South Parklands\, South Terrace\, Adelaide\, SA\, 5000\, Australia
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ORGANIZER;CN="Peter Hammond":MAILTO:peter_h@bigpond.net.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20250731T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20250731T140000
DTSTAMP:20260515T031331
CREATED:20250616T083510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250616T083510Z
UID:888-1753965000-1753970400@commonwealthclubofadelaide.org.au
SUMMARY:Peter Greste - Journalist\, author and academic - 'Imprisonment in an Egyptian gaol'
DESCRIPTION:Peter Greste is a dual Latvian – Australian academic\, memoirist and writer.   Formerly a journalist and foreign correspondent\, he worked for Reuters\, CNS\, the BBC\, Al Jazeera\, predominantly in the Middle East\, Latin America and Africa.  In December 2013\, Greste and 2 other Jazeera journalists were arrested by Egyptian authorities in Cairo.  Six months later\, Greste was found guilty of falsifying news and having a negative impact on overseas perceptions of the country and sentenced to seven years prison. However the Australian Government intervened and negotiated on his behalf with a new Egyptian government.
URL:https://commonwealthclubofadelaide.org.au/event/peter-greste-journalist-author-and-academic-imprisonment-in-an-egyptian-gaol/
LOCATION:Adelaide Royal Coach Hotel\, 24 Dequettville Terrace\, Kent Town\, 24 Dequetteville Terrace\, Kent Town SA\, SA\, 5067\, Australia
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ORGANIZER;CN="Peter Hammond":MAILTO:peter_h@bigpond.net.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20250624T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20250624T140000
DTSTAMP:20260515T031331
CREATED:20250616T073216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250616T073216Z
UID:878-1750768200-1750773600@commonwealthclubofadelaide.org.au
SUMMARY:Professor Robin Prior PhD  Head of School of Humanities\, Australian Defence Force Academy\, Canberra -'Gallipoli: End of the Myth'
DESCRIPTION:Professor Prior was born in rural South Australia and has been a farmer shopkeeper\, librarian and an academic.  Professor Prior was educated at Kapunda High School and at the University of Adelaide where he obtained an Honours Arts degree in 1974 and a PhD in 1979.\nProfessor Prior was a visiting research fellow at the University of Adelaide from 1979 to 1982 and an Australian Research Council Fellow from 1983 to 1985.  In 1986\, he took up a position as lecturer in history at the University of New South Wales at the Australian Defence Force Academy. Professor Prior was promoted Professor and Head of the School of History in 1998\, and in 2005 he was appointed the inaugural Head of the School of Humanities.
URL:https://commonwealthclubofadelaide.org.au/event/professor-robin-prior-phd-head-of-school-of-humanities-australian-defence-force-academy-canberra-gallipoli-end-of-the-myth/
LOCATION:Adelaide Pavilion\, Corner South Terrace & Peacock Road\, Adelaide 5000\, South Parklands\, South Terrace\, Adelaide\, SA\, 5000\, Australia
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ORGANIZER;CN="Peter Hammond":MAILTO:peter_h@bigpond.net.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20250527T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20250527T140000
DTSTAMP:20260515T031331
CREATED:20250409T011629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250409T011629Z
UID:865-1748349000-1748354400@commonwealthclubofadelaide.org.au
SUMMARY:Rod Bunten - Retired UK Diplomat and Teacher - 'The Life of a UK Diplomat'
DESCRIPTION:Rod Bunten grew up in Cornwall and Gloucestershire.  He studied Physics at Oxford University\, before starting a diplomatic career at the British Foreign and Commonwealth Office.  Mr. Bunten undertook successful diplomatic postings in a number of regions\, including New York\, Taiwan and Hong Kong.  During this period Mr. Bunten married Her Excellency the Honourable Frances Adamson AC who was then an Australian diplomat.  \n  \n In 2009 Mr.  Bunten left the diplomatic service and\, after completing a Graduate Diploma in Secondary Education\, commenced a second career as a secondary teacher of physics and mathematics.  His  career was paused in 2015\, when he accompanied Her Excellency to China\, when she was the Australian. Ambassador.  Mr Bunten has also been a tutor to students at the Australian Defence Academy and Canberra University. In 2021 Mr Bunten’s wife was appointed the Governor of South Australia.  They have 4 children and a cavoodle\, ‘Alice’.
URL:https://commonwealthclubofadelaide.org.au/event/rod-bunten-retired-uk-diplomat-and-teacher-the-life-of-a-uk-diplomat/
LOCATION:Adelaide Pavilion\, Corner South Terrace & Peacock Road\, Adelaide 5000\, South Parklands\, South Terrace\, Adelaide\, SA\, 5000\, Australia
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ORGANIZER;CN="Peter Hammond":MAILTO:peter_h@bigpond.net.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20250422T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20250422T140000
DTSTAMP:20260515T031331
CREATED:20250409T004906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250409T004906Z
UID:862-1745325000-1745330400@commonwealthclubofadelaide.org.au
SUMMARY:Tim Silvers  CEO Adelaide Football Club - 'Adelaide Football Club: Journey to the Thebarton Oval'
DESCRIPTION:Tom Silvers has been CEO of the Adelaide Football Club since 2021\, \nand has nearly three decades of experience as a highly driven sports executive. Tim is known as a strong and authentic leader\, with a history of fostering high performance teams.  Currently Tim is overseeing the Crows’ move towards a new state-of-the-art headquarters in Adelaide’s western suburbs and once completed the facility will be the best of its type in Australia.  It is undoubtedly the biggest undertaking in the Club’s history
URL:https://commonwealthclubofadelaide.org.au/event/tim-silvers-ceo-adelaide-football-club-adelaide-football-club-journey-to-the-thebarton-oval/
LOCATION:Adelaide Pavilion\, Corner South Terrace & Peacock Road\, Adelaide 5000\, South Parklands\, South Terrace\, Adelaide\, SA\, 5000\, Australia
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ORGANIZER;CN="Peter Hammond":MAILTO:peter_h@bigpond.net.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20250318T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20250318T140000
DTSTAMP:20260515T031331
CREATED:20250116T052333Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250116T052333Z
UID:846-1742301000-1742306400@commonwealthclubofadelaide.org.au
SUMMARY:Dr Geoffrey Raby AO - 'Great Gammę On: the geopolitical contest between Eurasia and beyond'
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Geoffrey Raby is an economist and was Australia’s Ambassador to the People’s Republic of China from 2007 to 2011.  Prior to this appointment\, Dr. Raby held a number of significant ambassadorial positions and several senior positions in DFAT\, including Deputy Secretary from 2002-2006.  After completing 27 years in the public service\, Dr. Raby completed his ambassadorial term and resigned to establish Geoff Raby and Associates\, a Beijing-based business advisory firm. \nIn 2011\, Dr. Raby was awarded the Order of Australia for his contribution in advancing relations between China and Australia and his contribution to multilateral trade negotiations.  Dr. Raby was awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Letters by both the Federation University and Latrobe University (his Alma Mater)\, both in 2022.
URL:https://commonwealthclubofadelaide.org.au/event/dr-geoffrey-raby-ao-great-gamme-on-the-geopolitical-contest-between-eurasia-and-beyond/
LOCATION:Adelaide Pavilion\, Corner South Terrace & Peacock Road\, Adelaide 5000\, South Parklands\, South Terrace\, Adelaide\, SA\, 5000\, Australia
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ORGANIZER;CN="Peter Hammond":MAILTO:peter_h@bigpond.net.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20250218T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20250218T140000
DTSTAMP:20260515T031331
CREATED:20250116T061136Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250116T063905Z
UID:850-1739881800-1739887200@commonwealthclubofadelaide.org.au
SUMMARY:Lieutenant Ron Read RANR (Rtd.) - 'Australians enjoy unparalleled freedoms\, but will tomorrows' youth understand why?'
DESCRIPTION:Our Speaker:  Lieutenant Read’s military career began when he entered the Royal Australian Navy as a Boy Seaman in early 1964\, undertaking 2 months training at HMAS CERBERUS in Victoria.  He was then posted to HMAS SYDNEY\, which was readying itself to transport the 1st Battalion RAR to Vietnam\, sailing from Sydney in May 1965. \nAfter a few months in HMAS SYDNEY\, he was posted to HMAS MELBOURNE\, our Fleet aircraft carrier – in which he would serve three times over the course of his full-time-service. \nRon also served for 2 years in the Leander Class Destroyer Escort – HMAS TORRENS. which was seconded to the US Pacific Fleet during the last quarter of 1971. From Pearl Harbor\, TORRENS then proceeded to Vietnam. \nRon was promoted to Signals Petty Officer in June 1974 and to Lieutenant RAN Reserve in March 1979. \nHe is a life-long student of history\, particularly history from the mid-19th century\, which includes the First and Second World Wars\, as well as all the confrontations in which Australia has since been involved. \nLieutenant Read has become a well-known professional military history speaker\, addressing audiences including veteran organizations\, historical societies\, educational institutions\, schools\, corporates and community organizations right across South Australia.
URL:https://commonwealthclubofadelaide.org.au/event/lieutenant-ron-reed-ranr-red-australians-enjoy-unparalleled-freedoms-but-will-tomorrows-youth-understand-why/
LOCATION:Adelaide Pavilion\, Corner South Terrace & Peacock Road\, Adelaide 5000\, South Parklands\, South Terrace\, Adelaide\, SA\, 5000\, Australia
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ORGANIZER;CN="Peter Hammond":MAILTO:peter_h@bigpond.net.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20241218T150000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20241218T170000
DTSTAMP:20260515T031331
CREATED:20241020T063252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241020T064248Z
UID:839-1734534000-1734541200@commonwealthclubofadelaide.org.au
SUMMARY:Viewing Chihuly Glass Sculptures
DESCRIPTION:Program:  \n\nMeet in the Goodman Building in the Adelaide Botanical Gardens – off Hackney Road at 3:00pm\nParking – in front of the old MTT building or in Pine Tree Drive\, Hackney\nMichael Harvey\, the Director of the Botanical Gardens\, will give a talk about the exhibition\nAfternoon tea\nWalk into the Gardens to view the sculptures\n\nCost is $10 pp – Talk & Tea
URL:https://commonwealthclubofadelaide.org.au/event/viewing-chihuly-glass-sculptures/
LOCATION:Adelaide Botanocal Gardens\, North Terrrace\, Adelaide\, SA\, 5000\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20241204T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20241204T193000
DTSTAMP:20260515T031331
CREATED:20240905T064722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240905T064722Z
UID:819-1733335200-1733340600@commonwealthclubofadelaide.org.au
SUMMARY:Professor Ben Wadham Phd\, BA (Hons)\, Grad Dip Public Policy  - 'Warrior\, Soldier\, Brigand: Can we have an ethical militarism?'
DESCRIPTION:Ben Wadham is a Professor of Defence and Veteran Studies at Flinders University.  Ben is also Director of Open Door: Understanding and Supporting Service Personnel and their Families.  Ben served in the Australian Regular Army for five years as an infantry soldier and military policy corporal\, leaving in 1992.  Ben has led large national research grants on institutional abuse in the Australian Defence Force and Veteran Suicide. Ben established the Military Academic Pathway Program for veterans undertaking university studies after their service.  He is widely published on academic journals and the news media.  Ben provided expert testimony in the Royal Commission. Into Defence and Veteran Suicide.  Ben remains dedicated to veteran and family health as the Vice President of the Defence Welfare Association in South Australia.
URL:https://commonwealthclubofadelaide.org.au/event/professor-ben-wadham-phd-ba-hons-grad-dip-public-policy-warrior-soldier-brigand-can-we-have-an-ethical-militarism/
LOCATION:St Marks College\, 46 Pennongton Terrace\, North Adelaide\, South Australia\, 5006
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ORGANIZER;CN="Peter Hammond":MAILTO:peter_h@bigpond.net.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20241112T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20241112T200000
DTSTAMP:20260515T031331
CREATED:20241020T061103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241020T061548Z
UID:833-1731436200-1731441600@commonwealthclubofadelaide.org.au
SUMMARY:Dr Hilton Koppe MBBS\, MFM\, FRACGP  - Reflective Writing Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Hilton Koppe’s Workshop – Details \n  \nWrite Your Life to Right Your Life – Reflective Writing Workshop \nAre you looking for creative ways to overcome some of life’s persistent\, pestering unhelpful thoughts? Or looking for ways to transform minor irritations and annoying memories into something joyful? Or perhaps you are just feeling stuck with pen in hand\, terrified by the blank page in front of you? \nIf so\, then perhaps this workshop could be just what the (curious) doctor ordered. \nCome and join author\, doctor and experienced facilitator Hilton Koppe for a few fun-filled hours of playing with words on the page. Gentle writing exercises will be offered in a safe supportive space. \nBring humility\, a sense of curiosity\, and a pen. You may also like to bring some old family photographs to use as a prompt for one of the writing exercises. \nPotentially leave with: \n\nA tool for relieving\, rather than re-living\, life’s challenging memories.\nA tool for building (self) compassion.\nRe-ignition of a (perhaps lost) passion for creativity.\n\nHilton Koppe’s Biography  \nHilton Koppe is a writer\, workshop facilitator\, podcaster and doctor living on Bundjalung Land\, now known as Lennox Head\, a village on the east coast of Australia. \nHilton facilitates reflective writing workshops for health professionals with the goal of deepening their compassion\, overcoming professional isolation and reducing risk of burnout. The workshops have been adapted for people living with chronic and mental illnesses\, as well as enthusiastic amateur writers. Hilton has been invited to present his workshops all the way from Byron Writers Festival to Harvard Medical School. \nHilton’s book\, One Curious Doctor – A Memoir of Medicine\, Migration and Mortality\, explores the personal impact of working as a country doctor. His play\, Enduring Witness\, is used to facilitate conversations about end-of-life care. Hilton is co-host of Dementia in Practice podcast\, a top 100 Great Australian Pod. \nLearn more about Hilton and his work at www.hiltonkoppe.com
URL:https://commonwealthclubofadelaide.org.au/event/dr-hilton-koppe-mbbs-mfm-fracgp-reflective-writing-workshop/
LOCATION:Fullarton Park Community Centre\, 411 Fullarton Road\, Fullarton SA 5063\, 411 Fullarton Road\, Fullarton\, SA\, 5063\, Australia
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ORGANIZER;CN="Peter Hammond":MAILTO:peter_h@bigpond.net.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20241112T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20241112T140000
DTSTAMP:20260515T031331
CREATED:20240728T003258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241020T054422Z
UID:811-1731414600-1731420000@commonwealthclubofadelaide.org.au
SUMMARY:Dr Hilton Koppe MBBS\, MFM\, FRACGP - 'One Curious Doctor'
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Hilton Koppe is a writer\, teacher\, workshop facilitator\, podcaster and Doctor\, living on Bundjalung land on the east coast of Australia. \nHilton facilitates reflective writing workshops for doctors and other health professionals with the goal of deepening their compassion\, overcoming professional isolation and reducing risk of burnout.  The workshops have been adapted for people living with chronic and mental illnesses\, as well as enthusiastic amateur writers. \nHilton has been invited to present workshops from Byron Writers Festival to the Harvard Medical School.
URL:https://commonwealthclubofadelaide.org.au/event/dr-milton-koppe-mbbs-nfm-fracgp-one-curious-doctor/
LOCATION:Adelaide Pavilion\, Corner South Terrace & Peacock Road\, Adelaide 5000\, South Parklands\, South Terrace\, Adelaide\, SA\, 5000\, Australia
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ORGANIZER;CN="Peter Hammond":MAILTO:peter_h@bigpond.net.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20241008T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20241008T140000
DTSTAMP:20260515T031331
CREATED:20240722T105529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240928T032424Z
UID:804-1728390600-1728396000@commonwealthclubofadelaide.org.au
SUMMARY:Edmund Pegge - "What do we leave behind."
DESCRIPTION:Edmund Pegge is a graduate of the National Institute of Dramatic Art\, Sydney\, and widely recognized in Australia and in Britain as an actor of great skill and range. He has appeared in a host of popular television series such as\, Dr Who\, The Bill\, Day of the Triffids\, Crossroads\, It Ain’t Half Hot Mum\, Rosemary & Thyme with Felicity Kendall and Doctors with Eddie Redmayne.
URL:https://commonwealthclubofadelaide.org.au/event/edmund-pegge-what-do-we-leave-behind/
LOCATION:Adelaide Pavilion\, Corner South Terrace & Peacock Road\, Adelaide 5000\, South Parklands\, South Terrace\, Adelaide\, SA\, 5000\, Australia
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ORGANIZER;CN="Peter Hammond":MAILTO:peter_h@bigpond.net.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20240827T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20240827T140000
DTSTAMP:20260515T031331
CREATED:20240623T031732Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240623T031732Z
UID:787-1724761800-1724767200@commonwealthclubofadelaide.org.au
SUMMARY:Ross Womersley - CEO\, South Australian Council of Social Services - "A Chat about poverty and inequality in SA'
DESCRIPTION:Ross Womersley has had an extensive involvement in community services over many years and is driven by the idea that we live in a community in which everyone is included and has access the good things in life.    He is the CEO of the South Australian Council of Social Service (SACOSS) – the peak body for the non-government community and health sector leading the fight against poverty. \n\nAcross time Ross has filled many roles including as a manager\, advocate\, teacher\, leader\, evaluator\, mentor and consultant.  He has served on a range of Boards and committees\, has been deeply involved in both training and the evaluation of human services. Ross has a formal background and qualifications in Psychology. \n\nRoss continues to deepen and extend his understanding of many of the issues he has always been passionate about\, including the social determinants of health\, as he works to assist SACOSS fulfill its aspirational vision – that there is justice\, opportunity and wealth for all South Australians.
URL:https://commonwealthclubofadelaide.org.au/event/ross-womersley-ceo-south-australian-council-of-social-services-a-chat-about-poverty-and-inequality-in-sa/
LOCATION:Adelaide Pavilion\, Corner South Terrace & Peacock Road\, Adelaide 5000\, South Parklands\, South Terrace\, Adelaide\, SA\, 5000\, Australia
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ORGANIZER;CN="Peter Hammond":MAILTO:peter_h@bigpond.net.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20240723T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20240723T140000
DTSTAMP:20260515T031331
CREATED:20240623T033014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240623T033014Z
UID:790-1721737800-1721743200@commonwealthclubofadelaide.org.au
SUMMARY:Hon Martin Hamilton-Smith  BA (Mil)\, MA\, MBA - "A Crisis in Leadership'
DESCRIPTION:Martin Hamilton-Smith is a self-employed Board Member\, consultant\, media commentator and company director\, with a focus on international trade and investment\, Indo Pacific relations\, defence and space industries\, entrepreneurship and science and technology linked to artificial intelligence\, cyber and big data. Martin represented the seat of Waite for 21 years as a Liberal and later as an Independent.  He is a graduate of the Royal Military College and completed a Bachelor and Master of Arts from the University of New South Wales\, and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Adelaide winning the Baron Partner’s Prize in Strategic Management. \n\n\n  \n\n\nBefore entering Parliament\, Martin spent 24 years in the Australian Defence Force\, serving in the Special Air Service Regiment (SAS)\, commanding the 1st Commando Regiment\, and as commanding officer of the Australian multi-national Peacekeepers (MFO) in Egypt.  After leaving the Army\, Martin built a property development and private childcare centre business that employed 125 people across two states.
URL:https://commonwealthclubofadelaide.org.au/event/hon-martin-hamilton-smith-ba-mil-ma-mba-a-crisis-in-leadership/
LOCATION:Adelaide Pavilion\, Corner South Terrace & Peacock Road\, Adelaide 5000\, South Parklands\, South Terrace\, Adelaide\, SA\, 5000\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20240514T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20240514T140000
DTSTAMP:20260515T031331
CREATED:20240322T053009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240322T053009Z
UID:781-1715689800-1715695200@commonwealthclubofadelaide.org.au
SUMMARY:Michael Harvey - Director\, Adelaide Botanical Gardens. "Not just a Pretty Garden: "Adelaide Botanical Gardens in the 21st Century"
DESCRIPTION:Michael joined the Botanic Gardens and State Herbarium of South Australia as Director in 2021\, bringing 20 years of experience in the museum\, culture and science sector to the role. His particular focus has been on the development of public experience in museums of science and natural history. \nMichael has held leadership positions in the Australian Museum and the Australian National Maritime Museum in Sydney\, and at the Natural History Museum in London. Most recently\, Michael worked as Assistant Director and Chief Experience Officer at the Australian National Maritime Museum\, a role that blended ocean science and sustainability\, history and maritime archaeology\, and First Nations and migration programs. \nAt the Botanic Gardens and State Herbarium\, Michael has overseen major capital works\, a revitalisation of its public programming and significant growth in visitation and changes to the organisation’s governance and planning
URL:https://commonwealthclubofadelaide.org.au/event/michael-harvey-director-adelaide-botanical-gardens-not-just-a-pretty-garden-adelaide-botanical-gardens-in-the-21st-century/
LOCATION:Adelaide Pavilion\, Corner South Terrace & Peacock Road\, Adelaide 5000\, South Parklands\, South Terrace\, Adelaide\, SA\, 5000\, Australia
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ORGANIZER;CN="Peter Hammond":MAILTO:peter_h@bigpond.net.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20240409T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20240409T140000
DTSTAMP:20260515T031331
CREATED:20240311T010754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240311T012549Z
UID:774-1712665800-1712671200@commonwealthclubofadelaide.org.au
SUMMARY:Kerryn Smith and Graham Ingerson -'Legacy in South Australia'
DESCRIPTION:Our Speakers: \n  \nKerryn Smith served for 8 years in the Education arm of the Defence Department. Kerryn then transferred to the Defence Industry as an Executive in Industry Associations\, managing teams and projects. In December 2021\, Kerryn joined Legacy South Australia and Broken Hill as Chief Executive Officer and in December 2022 she was appointed a member of the South Australian Veteran’s Advisory Council. \n  \nGraham Ingerson is well known as successful business owner\, consultant\, lobbyist and former Member of State Parliament (where he held a number of Ministries and the position of Deputy Premier.)   Graham’s father served in the Second World War and\, following his father’s death\, the whole family received invaluable advice\, encouragement and monetary support from Legacy. In 1985-6\, Graham was invited to become a Legatee at large\, and he held that position until 2009. Graham has served as a member of the Legacy Board and was elected Chairman in 2021.
URL:https://commonwealthclubofadelaide.org.au/event/kerryn-smith-and-graham-ingerson-legacy-in-south-australia/
LOCATION:Adelaide Pavilion\, Corner South Terrace & Peacock Road\, Adelaide 5000\, South Parklands\, South Terrace\, Adelaide\, SA\, 5000\, Australia
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ORGANIZER;CN="Peter Hammond":MAILTO:peter_h@bigpond.net.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20240319T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20240319T140000
DTSTAMP:20260515T031331
CREATED:20240223T100602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240223T110005Z
UID:769-1710851400-1710856800@commonwealthclubofadelaide.org.au
SUMMARY:Paula Nagel  AM;  Art & Education Consultant - "Revelations from Paula Nagel"
DESCRIPTION:Our Speaker : Paula Nagel is well known as the first female reporter on the ABC’s current affairs program ‘This Day Tonight.’ She then worked as a film producer in Melbourne\, before returning here as the Marketing Manager of Foundation SA\, the largest sponsor of arts\, sport and health promotion the State. Paula has served as a consultant\, committee and Board member for many Art\, Education and Community organisations. As Chairman of Education Adelaide\, she led education missions to India\, China and Europe. Paula has served as a member of the Governing Council of the University of South Australia; the National Advisory Council to the National Breast Cancer Foundation; the Board of the Governor’s Leaders Institute; the Export Council of South Australia and State Opera. Paula has been a Director of the national Foundation ‘Bridging the Gap’ for indigenous related health and education. From1999 to 2006\, Paula served as South Australia’s Honorary Consul for he Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka/.  Paula is the Patron of the Community Television Station C44 and the Poodle Club of SA. In 2013\, Paula was awarded a Member of the Order of Australia for her work in the arts\, the community and education.
URL:https://commonwealthclubofadelaide.org.au/event/paula-nagel-am-art-education-consultant-revelations-from-paula-nagel/
LOCATION:Adelaide Pavilion\, Corner South Terrace & Peacock Road\, Adelaide 5000\, South Parklands\, South Terrace\, Adelaide\, SA\, 5000\, Australia
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ORGANIZER;CN="Peter Hammond":MAILTO:peter_h@bigpond.net.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20240213T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20240213T180000
DTSTAMP:20260515T031331
CREATED:20240108T053330Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240108T053330Z
UID:745-1707847200-1707847200@commonwealthclubofadelaide.org.au
SUMMARY:Samela Harris - Journalist and Art Critic - 'Celebrating 50 years of the Adelaide Festival Centre
DESCRIPTION:Samela Harris is a Hall of Fame journalist for whom retirement has been an epic fail!  In a career which began aged 7 writing reviews for her father’s bookshop publication\, Mary’s Own Paper. she has edited Adelaide University’s On Dit;worked for The News on North Terrace; AAP Reuter on Fleet Street; The Evening News in Edinburgh\, The Australianand The Advertiser in Adelaide.  Samela was first woman general reporter on two papers and\, notably\, Australia’s first female Aussie Rules football columnist. \n  \nSamela has written food columns and a cookery book. She’s been a veteran arts editor and founding chair of the Adelaide Critics Circle. Samrla has been there and done that and is still doing it\, running Women In Media SA\, mentoring arts writers for InDaily\, writing art catalogues for joy and recently\, delivering the Adelaide Festival Centre’s 50th Anniversary book.
URL:https://commonwealthclubofadelaide.org.au/event/samela-harris-journalist-and-art-critic-celebrating-50-years-of-the-adelaide-festival-centre/
LOCATION:Naval & Military Club\, 111 Hutt Street\, Adelaide
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ORGANIZER;CN="Peter Hammond":MAILTO:peter_h@bigpond.net.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20240205T003000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20240205T140000
DTSTAMP:20260515T031331
CREATED:20240108T040442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240206T092931Z
UID:751-1707093000-1707141600@commonwealthclubofadelaide.org.au
SUMMARY:Mike Smithson - Journalist - 'Fugitives\, Politicians and other Celebrities'
DESCRIPTION:Mike Smithson is one of the most experienced reporters and presenters in the Seven Network\, having worked as a television journalist and newsreader for 43 years. \n\n\n\n\n\nMike was awarded the prestigious Journalist of the Year in South Australia plus numerous other awards for his work on television and in newspapers for his political commentary and critique\, where he has influenced public opinion. \n\n\n\n\nFor 25 years Mike was the senior political reporter in Adelaide\, having covered many changes of government. During his long journalistic career\, Mike also interviewed every Prime Minister: from Gough Whitlam to Scott Morrison – 10 in all.
URL:https://commonwealthclubofadelaide.org.au/event/miike-smithson-journaliist-fugiives-politicians-and-other-celebrities/
LOCATION:Adelaide Pavilion\, Corner South Terrace & Peacock Road\, Adelaide 5000\, South Parklands\, South Terrace\, Adelaide\, SA\, 5000\, Australia
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ORGANIZER;CN="Peter Hammond":MAILTO:peter_h@bigpond.net.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20231017T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20231017T170000
DTSTAMP:20260515T031331
CREATED:20240108T052943Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240108T052943Z
UID:757-1697529600-1697562000@commonwealthclubofadelaide.org.au
SUMMARY:Peter Rees - Journalist and Author - 'The Life and Career of Tim Fischer'
DESCRIPTION:Peter Rees is an author specialising in Australian military history.  His books have also included politics\, biography and true crime. His career began inauspiciously as a copyboy on the Daily and Sunday Telegraph in 1966 when the proprietor\, Sir Frank Packer\, sent him to the David Jones food hall in Sydney to collect freshly shucked oysters for his lunch. \n\n\n  \n\n\nA circuitous route took Peter from Sydney to Wagga Wagga\, Melbourne and Canberra to work in the federal parliamentary press gallery during the Gorton-McMahon-Whitlam years\, and then the Hawke-Keating and Howard years in government.  Peter worked as federal political correspondent for the Melbourne Sun-News Pictorial\, the Western Mail\, the West Australian and the Sunday Telegraph. \n\n\n  \n\n\nPeter is the author of:  ‘‘The Boy from Boree Creek – The Tim Fischer Story”;   “Tim Fischer’s Outback Heroes”’; ‘”Anzac Girls: The Extraordinary Story of Our World War 1 Nurses”; “Lancaster Men::  “The Aussie Heroes of Bomber Command”;; “Bearing Witness:  The Remarkable Life of Charles Bean” and “Killing Juanita.” His latest book is “I am Tim: Life\, Politics and Beyond ” and signed copies of this book will be on sale after the luncheon.
URL:https://commonwealthclubofadelaide.org.au/event/peter-rees-journalist-and-author-the-life-and-career-of-tim-fischer/
LOCATION:Adelaide Oval\, Adelaide Oval\, North Adelaide\, SA\, Australia
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ORGANIZER;CN="Peter Hammond":MAILTO:peter_h@bigpond.net.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20231017T003000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20231017T140000
DTSTAMP:20260515T031331
CREATED:20240108T053826Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240108T055022Z
UID:754-1697502600-1697551200@commonwealthclubofadelaide.org.au
SUMMARY:Peter Rees - Journalist and Author -'The Life and Career of Tim Fischer'
DESCRIPTION:Peter Rees is an author specialising in Australian military history.  His books have also included politics\, biography and true crime. His career began inauspiciously as a copyboy on the Daily and Sunday Telegraph in 1966 when the proprietor\, Sir Frank Packer\, sent him to the David Jones food hall in Sydney to collect freshly shucked oysters for his lunch. \n\n\n  \n\n\nA circuitous route took Peter from Sydney to Wagga Wagga\, Melbourne and Canberra to work in the federal parliamentary press gallery during the Gorton-McMahon-Whitlam years\, and then the Hawke-Keating and Howard years in government.  Peter worked as federal political correspondent for the Melbourne Sun-News Pictorial\, the Western Mail\, the West Australian and the Sunday Telegraph. \n\n\n  \n\n\nPeter is the author of:  ‘‘The Boy from Boree Creek – The Tim Fischer Story”;   “Tim Fischer’s Outback Heroes”’; ‘”Anzac Girls: The Extraordinary Story of Our World War 1 Nurses”; “Lancaster Men::  “The Aussie Heroes of Bomber Command”;; “Bearing Witness:  The Remarkable Life of Charles Bean” and “Killing Juanita.” His latest book is “I am Tim: Life\, Politics and Beyond ” and signed copies of this book will be on sale after the luncheon.
URL:https://commonwealthclubofadelaide.org.au/event/peter-rees-journalist-and-author-the-life-and-career-of-tim-fischer-2/
LOCATION:Adelaide Oval\, Adelaide Oval\, North Adelaide\, SA\, Australia
ORGANIZER;CN="Peter Hammond":MAILTO:peter_h@bigpond.net.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20230921T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20230921T140000
DTSTAMP:20260515T031331
CREATED:20230703T074836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240108T032425Z
UID:735-1695299400-1695304800@commonwealthclubofadelaide.org.au
SUMMARY:The Right Honourable Dr Jane Lomax-Smith  AM\,  Lord Mayor of Adelaide - 'Visions for the City of Adelaide'
DESCRIPTION:Jane Lomax-Smith is a Pathologist\, with a career in research and clinical medicine. She trained in London and has worked in Boston and Adelaide\, where she gained a PhD in immunology. \n  \nJane has run hospital departments and private practices\, including her own. She is a staunch supporter of conservation of heritage buildings and the Adelaide Park Lands. \n  \nJane has held elected office as a City Councillor\, Lord Mayor and was the Member for Adelaide in the State Parliament\, where she was also the Minister for Education\, Minister for Tourism and Minister for Employment\, Training\, Further Education\, Science and Information Technology. \n  \nShe has written Commonwealth and State Government reports for university funding and the future of Leigh Creek. Jane is now the Chair of the Teachers Registration Board and Chair of the Don Dunstan Foundation\, which researches and promotes ideas on a range of social justice issues.
URL:https://commonwealthclubofadelaide.org.au/event/the-right-honourable-dr-jane-lomax-smith-am-lord-mayor-of-adelaide-visions-for-the-cit-of-adelaide/
LOCATION:Adelaide Pavilion\, Corner South Terrace & Peacock Road\, Adelaide 5000\, South Parklands\, South Terrace\, Adelaide\, SA\, 5000\, Australia
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ORGANIZER;CN="Peter Hammond":MAILTO:peter_h@bigpond.net.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20230829T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20230829T140000
DTSTAMP:20260515T031331
CREATED:20230703T072851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230703T072851Z
UID:732-1693312200-1693317600@commonwealthclubofadelaide.org.au
SUMMARY:The Honourable Alexander Downer AC - 'Is the Commonwealth of Nations fit for purpose?'
DESCRIPTION:Alexander Downer is a member of a very distinguished South Australian family. His grandfather was a senator in the Australian parliament and his father served as a cabinet minister in the Menzies Government and was later Australia’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom. \nAlexander was educated at Geelong Grammar and Radley College. Shortly after graduating from the University of Newcastle upon Tyne he joined the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and served as a diplomat in Australian embassies in Belgium and Luxembourg. In 1984 Alexander was elected to the seat of Mayo in the House of Representatives. Alexander rose through the Liberal Party ranks to become leader in 1994\, but resigned this position in 1995 and was replaced by John Howard.   On the election of the Howard Government in 1996\, Alexander was named Minister for Foreign Affairs and he remained in that position until 2007\, becoming Australia’s longest serving foreign minister.   After resigning from parliament\, Alexander was appointed UN Special Adviser to Cyprus\, before serving (like his father) as Australia’s High Commissioner to the UK. Alexander is currently the inaugural Executive Chair of the newly established International School of Government at King’s College\, London.
URL:https://commonwealthclubofadelaide.org.au/event/the-honourable-alexander-downer-ac-is-the-commonwealth-of-nations-fit-for-purpose/
LOCATION:Adelaide Pavilion\, Corner South Terrace & Peacock Road\, Adelaide 5000\, South Parklands\, South Terrace\, Adelaide\, SA\, 5000\, Australia
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ORGANIZER;CN="Peter Hammond":MAILTO:peter_h@bigpond.net.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20230718T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20230718T140000
DTSTAMP:20260515T031331
CREATED:20230330T035828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230330T035828Z
UID:722-1689683400-1689688800@commonwealthclubofadelaide.org.au
SUMMARY:Warren Mundine - 'It Isn't Our Voice'
DESCRIPTION:Warren Mundineis a member of the Bundjalung Indigenous Nation of Australia and a descendant of the Gumbaynggirr and Yuin Indigenous Nations of Australia. He is from Grafton\, NSW. \n  \nWarren is a highly respected and influential businessman\, political strategist and advocate for empowering the Indigenous people of Australia to build businesses and sustainable economies. His life and career have been shaped by a personal commitment to community and economic development. He has more than 40 years’ experience working in the public\, private and community sectors. \n5 \nWarren has advised successive Australian governments since 2004 and his appointment as Chairman of the Prime Minister’s Indigenous Advisory Council from 2013 to 2017 follows a long career in the public\, business\, policy\, arts and community sectors. He is currently Chairman and Managing Director of Nyungga Black Group\, the Australian Indigenous Education Foundation and a Governor for the Committee for the Economic Development of Australia\, Chairman of Fuse Minerals\, Aura Energy and was previously Chairman of Real Futures\, RISE Ventures\, NAISDA College\, NAISDA Foundation and the Australian Indigenous Chamber of Commerce\, among others.
URL:https://commonwealthclubofadelaide.org.au/event/warren-mundine-it-isnt-our-voice/
LOCATION:Adelaide Pavilion\, Corner South Terrace & Peacock Road\, Adelaide 5000\, South Parklands\, South Terrace\, Adelaide\, SA\, 5000\, Australia
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ORGANIZER;CN="Peter Hammond":MAILTO:peter_h@bigpond.net.au
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