The Impact X Summit Sydney to be held on November 2-3, brings together an ambitious line-up of Australian and international leaders from government, NGOs, Indigenous organisations, and industry sectors, to discuss technology, investment, and collaborative pathways to net zero emissions by 2050 or sooner.

QBD Books, Australia’s largest Australian-owned and operated book retailer, is continuing its investment in regional Australia and opening two new stores. The Hervey Bay store will open in May, with another store coming to Coffs Harbour in June.

Newcastle-based Indigenous community organisation, Wandiyali, has teamed up with world-leading solar solutions provider, Energus, to install a solar energy system on its 900sqm headquarters in Elermore Vale. The installation represents an effort to reduce energy costs, with the opportunity for savings to be redistributed into the centre's many services that benefit the Aboriginal community.

Renewable energy has missed out in the Federal budget but local businesses in the Illawarra region are investing in solar technology to save on power bills, reduce their carbon footprint and use the savings to innovate and improve their business model.

Regardless of renewables missing out in the Federal budget, local businesses in the Macarthur region are investing in solar technology to save on power bills, reduce their carbon footprint and use the savings to innovate and improve their business model.

Regardless of the lack of support for renewable energy in the Federal Budget, local businesses in the Canterbury-Bankstown region are investing in solar to save on power bills and reduce their carbon footprint, demonstrating to other savvy business owners in the area how to improve their bottom line and become more sustainable at the same time.

Collette has announced four exciting new European tours covering the UK, Belgium, France, and the Netherlands with the opportunity to visit the fascinating Floriade Expo, a short trip from Amsterdam.

Bridging the Gap Foundation has launched a new Workplace Giving Program, supporting initiatives that create health, education and employment equity in Australia.

As Australians are dreaming of their next international adventure, the release of Collette’s six brand-new tours is sure to meet pent-up demand for high quality tourism experiences.

Bridging the Gap Foundation has partnered with applied learning education provider SEDA Group (SEDA) to create a new scholarship program for young Indigenous Australians.

The renewable energy industry is facing an imminent world-wide glass shortage, with technology company Sunman expecting PV glass output to be 20%-30% short of demand in 2021.

Willoughby City Council’s Lunar New Year celebrations will return in 2021 to dazzle and delight with the Chatswood Year of the Ox Festival (3 February - 28 February). Named after the lunar zodiac sign, the festival program will, for the first time, feature a comedy night, along with a series of COVID-safe events. 

Social change charity Good Things Foundation has launched a new campaign in WA this week to promote awareness of the support available to seniors lacking digital skills.

Sunman has secured US$7 million in funding from the Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) to further develop its revolutionary lightweight, flexible solar panels.

The Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory (MAGNT) has announced that it will be undertaking two school- based traineeships for Aboriginal students each year in 2021 and 2022, in partnership with Bridging the Gap Foundation. 

The South Australian Museum and the Adelaide Festival Centre have announced that they will each be supporting school-based traineeships for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander high school students each year in 2021 and 2022, in partnership with Bridging the Gap Foundation. 

Collette is welcoming Australians back to the world of travel by offering travellers 10% off 2021-22 tours worldwide. The sale runs until December 31, 2020 and includes experiences on every continent for a fraction of the price.

QBD Books, Australia’s largest Australian-owned and operated book retailer, has announced that it is investing in two new stores in Melbourne which is welcome news for customers and the Victorian economy.

Ahead of Get Online Week being held from 19-25 October, Good Things Foundation Australia has announced the appointment of PwC Australia Partner and Chief Digital & Information Officer, Vishy Narayanan as a non-executive director to the board. Narayanan is an accomplished digital transformation executive and brings with him a wealth of experience and expertise in business, technology and strategy.

Now’s the time to get online with Get Online Week 2020 taking place from 19-25 October. The annual campaign aims to support 2.5million Australians who are not online through 700 digital skills mentoring events across the country.

In partnership with Australian Geographic, world record-holding sailor and climate activist Lisa Blair will release her first book ‘Facing Fear’ on 1 November, 2020. This must-read book recounts the inspiring and gripping true story of her solo voyage around Antarctica; a tale Lisa almost didn’t live to tell. 

Collette is gearing up for Australians rediscovering the joys of international travel with the release of Collette’s 2021-22 Worldwide Travel Guide. The digital guide launched on September 16 and includes 145 tours – from New Zealand to Alaska, with dates through to May 2022.

The next six months will feature a series of exciting updates for QBD Books stores across the country, bucking the trend for retail in what has been a very difficult year for many retailers. Over the last three years, the company’s footprint has grown from 56 to 76 stores across Australia, expanding into Western Australia, Tasmania and further into South Australia.

Over the past few weeks, Bridging the Gap Foundation has successfully raised over $100,000 to fund programs to promote health and education opportunities and outcomes in Indigenous communities.

Good Things Foundation Australia welcomes the announcement by the Australian Government that it has provided $1million in digital devices grant funding through its Be Connected program. With this funding, 215 community organisations have been awarded grants of $2,500 or $5,000 to purchase loan digital devices.

Australian Geographic Holdings Pty Ltd and QBD Books will roll out an exciting new retail partnership, with phase one, integration of the online store commencing in June 2020. 

Collette has announced a commitment to an expanded health and wellness initiative through its branded Travelling Well Experience. 

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Good Things Foundation Australia has announced $1million in digital devices grant funding for community organisations through its Be Connected program, run in partnership with the Department of Social Services and eSafety Commissioner.

With scams targeting Australia’s seniors when they are at their most vulnerable, Good Things Foundation is helping seniors get online safely and access reliable health information.

Today, Bridging the Gap Foundation in partnership with International College of Hotel Management (ICHM) and Accor have pleasure in announcing that Ghinna Ambrum from Pullman Cairns International and Maddison Ingram are the recipients of the second round of Indigenous Hospitality Scholarships.

Today Collette’s CEO, Dan Sullivan Jnr announced a donation of $20,000 AUD from the company to the Kangaroo Island Native Plant Nursery to enable it to meet the demand for habitat restoration with seedlings of Kangaroo Island provenance to be planted in bush fire affected areas. A family-owned company with offices in the USA, Canada and Australia, Collette recently celebrated the fifth anniversary of the opening of its Australian office.

Staying connected is more important than ever in Australia, be it in remote areas or in cities. With bushfire warnings, public health updates and instructions, access to information and communities are essential.

The three-week Chatswood Year of the Rat Festival (20 January – 8 February) is bursting with immersive and colourful experiences, designed to transport guests on a journey through Asia in Sydney’s very own Lower North Shore.

Christmas is a time when the internet can bring together families and friends from across the globe. Staying in touch with loved ones and not feeling lonely is easier for those with digital skills. Building digital skills is an essential part of enabling people over the age of 50 to get online, and through the work of Good Things Foundation and its Be Connected Network of community organisations, over 250,000 people have been able to do just that.

Tipping in foreign countries can be a very confusing part of travelling. Collette is taking the guesswork out of the situation with its pre-paid tipping packages, to come into effect in January, 2020 for tours departing from May 2020.

The Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD) has been overwhelmed by the response to its Director Pipeline Program which was launched in July 2019 in the ACT.

The Australian National Maritime Museum will unveil  287 new names on the Museum’s Welcome Wall at a special ceremony on Sunday 1 December 2019

Following the success of the inaugural festival in 2019, Willoughby City Council’s Lunar New Year celebrations will return with the exciting and immersive Chatswood Year of the Rat Festival in 2020 (20 January - 8 February).

On Friday 1 November, the Australian Geographic Society will host its annual awards ceremony at the Grand Ballroom, Shangri-La Hotel, Sydney.

If the pilgrims had landed a little further north in 1620, it’s highly likely they would have been enjoying lobster instead of turkey for their Thanksgiving feast, such is the bountiful supply of the tasty crustaceans in coastal Maine.

The launch of the national Get Online Week campaign organised by Good Things Foundation will take place on October 14 kicking off over 1000 community events to be held around the country.

Australian Geographic Holdings Pty Ltd, owner of the Australian Geographic brand and publisher of Australian Geographic Magazine and other Australian Geographic media, announced today that the licence granted to University Co-operative Bookshop Ltd for the use of the Australian Geographic brand for retail and online stores has been terminated.

Collette’s exciting new 2020 small group touring program, Explorations launches on September 30 with a suite of 23 tours. Guests who book early will have the best choice of dates for highly sought-after destinations such as Iceland, Patagonia, Finland and Italy.

The Not-for-Profit (NFP) Governance and Performance Study is an annual report released by the AICD which investigates the challenges facing NFP directors and key areas of focus in this sector. It is the world's largest report in NFP governance, and 2019 marks the tenth year of the study.

Throughout August and September, NFP Sector Leader Phil Butler presented the main findings from this year's study to NFP leaders across regional cities in Australia. Most presentations were followed by an optional NFP Governance 101 workshop to assist NFP directors' to apply the foundations of good governance in their organisations.

The first event was held on the 1st August in Illawarra and the final event was held on the 10th September in Launceston.

For such a controversial historical figure, descendants of Captain William Bligh are passionate about their genealogical links with this complex but compelling character. Having survived two mutinies during his career, it’s interesting that generations of family members and supporters still proudly claim a direct lineage to him.

Collette’s new Europe 2020-2021 brochure now features Africa for the first time, complementing its extensive range of 85 Classic, Spotlight and Explorations tours. Great savings are on offer starting with $300/per person off certain tours up to 11 days, booked between August 23-September 30, 2019.

Collette has launched its new look ‘The Americas’ 2020-21 brochure with North, Central, South America and Antarctica all included for the first time, totalling 37 unique tours across these spectacular continents.

The Australian Institute of Company Directors’ (AICD) annual public sector governance forum, which will be hosted in Canberra on August 29, is an essential event for public sector executives and directors wishing to update their skills and knowledge of the governance issues facing the sector.

Wednesday August 14, The Australian National Maritime Museum announced today, in conjunction with solar panel manufacture SunMan and the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA), that it has installed Australia’s largest lightweight solar panel roof on its Wharf 7, Heritage Centre in Darling Harbour.

Maridulu Budyari Gumal - The Sydney Partnership for Health, Education, Research & Enterprise (SPHERE) will host the 2019 Partnerships for Better Health International Symposium on 29-30 August 2019

With over 100 years’ experience in guided travel, leading global operator Collette has announced the launch of its 2020-2021 preview brochure, offering travellers even more options for exploring the globe with additional tours, more guaranteed departures, and up to a 15% discount on selected tours and dates.

The Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD) has announced that applications are open for a full scholarship for a high calibre applicant to undertake the Company Directors Course in Central Queensland.

The Australian Institute of Company Directors today announces that the 2019 North QLD Regional Company Directors Course Scholarship is open to business owners. The course will run from the 19th to 23th August 2019.

Collette’s popular Iconic Israel tour is set to offer a revamped itinerary offering unparalleled exclusive experiences on tours departing from May 2020.

As part of its suite of regional activities, the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD) will host a special cocktail event, ”Hunter Directors’ Briefing: Culture and Ethics in the Boardroom” on Thursday April 11 in Newcastle.

One of Sydney’s most spectacular waterside venues – the Australian National Maritime Museum - is fast becoming the place for creating a memorable conference or event with its ability to offer unique spaces and full-scale entertainment whilst immersing guests in fascinating natural history and maritime heritage.

As part of its suite of regional courses and events, the Australian Institute of Company Directors will host a leaders’ luncheon on March 19 in Warrnambool with the institute’s immediate past Chairman, Elizabeth Proust who is one of the nation’s most experienced company directors.

In a long-held tradition dating back to 1634, the once-in-a-decade event that is the Oberammergau Passion Play will be performed in the tiny Bavarian hamlet in May 2020, and travellers wishing to experience this iconic performance will have more choice of tours than ever before with Collette.

The Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD) is pleased to announce that Ben McGowan and Jillian Roscoe have been awarded scholarships to attend its flagship course, the Company Directors Course to be held in Albury Wodonga commencing on March 18.

As part of its suite of regional events, the Australian Institute of Company Directors will host a breakfast event in Albany with Elizabeth Carr AM, FAICD on March 14.

As part of its suite of regional events, the Australian Institute of Company Directors will host a business leaders breakfast in Townsville on Thursday February 21 with the founders of Orange Sky Australia, Lucas Patchett GAICD and Nic Marchesi GAICD, both of whom are recent graduates of the AICD’s flagship Company Directors Course.

The Australian Institute of Company Directors is pleased to announce that Alex Adsett from Alex Adsett Publishing Services is the recipient of the 2019 Gold Coast Regional Company Directors Course Scholarship.

One of the most intriguing countries and cultures is now available to eager travellers with Collette’s new ‘Imperial Russia’ tour. The new tour allows history and culture aficionados to experience everything Russia has to offer over eight days, in two of the world’s most dynamic cities -Moscow and St Petersburg.

Today, the Bridging the Gap Foundation in partnership with International College of Hotel Management (ICHM) and AccorHotels, announces Kenneth Abrook as the first recipient of the inaugural Indigenous scholarship, which was created with the Bridging The Gap Foundation for Indigenous students to study a three year Bachelor of Business (Hospitality Management) at ICHM.

The Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD) will host the Townsville End of Year Dinner, on Wednesday 21 November 2018 from 6:30pm to 9:30pm at the Ville Resort Casino, Sir Leslie Thiess Drive.

Collette has launched an exciting new tour of Greenland and Iceland inviting travellers to experience the unique culture and spectacular world heritage-listed landscape, whilst cruising on board the MV Ocean Atlantic.

On Friday 26th October, the Australian Geographic Society will host its annual awards ceremony at the Grand Ballroom, Shangri-La Hotel, Sydney. The prestigious event will acknowledge this year’s most remarkable Australians in the fields of adventure and conservation.

The Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD) will celebrate the 35th anniversary of its Gold Medal Award on September 13, 2018 at a gala event to be held at the Hilton in Brisbane.

The Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD) has published ‘The Role of the Company Secretary’ by Jennifer Robertson FAICD, a book that explores what it takes to excel as a company secretary and how critical this role is to applying good governance principles in an organisation.

The southern charm and warm hospitality of the US are brought to life through Collette’s latest tour, ‘Bluegrass Country and the Smoky Mountains’. The nine-day venture takes travellers through the heart of Appalachia to experience the best of what Kentucky, Tennessee and North Carolina have to offer.

An education model rolled out by Western Sydney University (WSU) has fuelled better oral hygiene and dental checks among pregnant clients.
 

Sydney scientists have found people with oesophageal cancer from human papilloma virus (HPV) have better survival outcomes than those with more traditional cancer of the gullet, and that they may benefit from less harsh treatment.  

The Australian Institute of Company Directors is pleased to announce that 20 directors from Western Australia are the recipients of the 2018 AICD Not-for-Profit Scholarships program.

The Australian Institute of Company Directors is pleased to announce that Jan Simpson from Kureelpa is one of the recipients of the 2018 AICD Not-for-Profit Scholarships program.

The Australian Institute of Company Directors is pleased to announce that Joan Kennedy from Labrador is one of the recipients of the 2018 AICD Not-for-Profit Scholarships program.

The Australian Institute of Company Directors is pleased to announce that Dianne Prince of Bundeena and Carolyn Townsend of Burraneer are recipients of the 2018 AICD Not-for-Profit Scholarships program.

The Australian Institute of Company Directors is pleased to announce that Glenn Power of Allawah is a recipient of the 2018 AICD Not-for-Profit Scholarships program.

The Australian Institute of Company Directors is pleased to announce that Greg Simmons of Roseville and David Rowlinson of St Ives are recipients of the 2018 AICD Not-for-Profit Scholarships program.

The Australian Institute of Company Directors is pleased to announce that Evan Hannah of Five Dock is a recipient of the 2018 AICD Not-for-Profit Scholarships program.

The Australian Institute of Company Directors is pleased to announce that fifteen South Australian Directors and not-for-profit leaders are the recipients of the 2018 AICD Not-for-Profit Scholarships program. 

The Australian Institute of Company Directors is pleased to announce that five Northern Territory Directors and not-for-profit leaders are the recipients of the 2018 AICD Not-for-Profit Scholarships program. 

The Australian Institute of Company Directors is pleased to announce that twenty local ACT Directors and not-for-profit leaders are the recipients of the 2018 AICD Not-for-Profit Scholarships program. 

The Australian Institute of Company Directors is pleased to announce that a local Noosaville Not-for-Profit leader is the recipient of the 2018 AICD Not-for-Profit Scholarships program. 

The Australian Institute of Company Directors is pleased to announce that fourteen Brisbane Directors and not-for-profit leaders are the recipients of the 2018 AICD Not-for-Profit Scholarships program. 

The Australian Institute of Company Directors is pleased to announce that eleven Hobart based Directors and not-for-profit leaders are the recipients of the 2018 AICD Not-for-Profit Scholarships program. 

The Australian Institute of Company Directors is pleased to announce that four Launceston Directors and not-for-profit leaders are the recipients of the 2018 AICD Not-for-Profit Scholarships program. 

The Australian Institute of Company Directors is pleased to announce that a local Illawarra Not-for-Profit leader is the recipient of the 2018 AICD Not-for-Profit Scholarships program. 

The Australian Institute of Company Directors is pleased to announce that two local Eastern Suburbs  Directors and not-for-profit leaders are the recipients of the 2018 AICD Not-for-Profit Scholarships program. 

On 3 September, the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD) will host a Clinical Governance Workshop from 12.30pm-5.30pm at the Mercure Ballarat Hotel & Convention Centre, 613 Main Road, Ballarat, Victoria.

The Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD) will hold one-day course 'Board Effectiveness for Women' on 13 September from 9am-4.30pm at the AICD WA Training Room, Allendale Square, 77 St George Terrace, Perth.

The Australian Institute of company Directors (AICD) is offering accomodation/expenses support packages to regional directors and business leaders attending the flagship Company Directors course on Perth. 

The Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD) is inviting nominations from WA based directors in the Not-for-Profit sector for the PwC Director Award for Excellence. Nominations close on the 31 August 2018. 

On Wednesday 22 August 2018, the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD) will host a half-day forum in partnership with the SIA and Manage Damage Pty Ltd addressing the issue of 'Safety Governance' from 7.15am-12.00 at Customs House, 399 Queen Street, Brisbane. 

On Friday 27th July 2018, the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD) will host the ‘Renewable Energy’ Leaders’ Edge Lunch from 12:30pm – 2pm at Lady Bay Resort, 2 Pertobe Road, Warrnambool, Victoria.

America’s stunning scenery is on show with Collette’s new nine-day ‘Painted Canyons of the West’.

AICD in Partnership with Pollinators to host event encouraging local business to Innovate, Collaborate and take Risks.

Renowned tour operator, Collette, has debuted a new tour through the Andean oasis of Colombia.  

​BRIDGING THE GAP FOUNDATION UPDATE ON PROJECTS AND INITIATIVES

Annuncement of $6Million Investment to Continue Clinical Innovation and Deliver Improved Healthcare

2018 Women of the West to speak at AICD's Women's Lunch

Blue Mountains Board Members to Benefit from AICD's Flagship Course

Tasmanian Directors to focus on Cyber Security at Board Level

Bendigo Board Members to Benefit from AICD’s Flagship Course

Great Minds Don’t Think Alike: How Creativity and Cognitive Diversity Fuel Board and Business Success

Leading Launceston Business Innovator to speak at AICD Leader's Edge Lunch 

AICD in Partnership with CERI Present Director Download: Monetising Your Intellectual Property 

AICD ACT’s Bright Young Stars Leading the Way for Future Female Directors

AICD to Host Rockhampton Economic Update with Stephen Walters, Chief Economist, AICD

Collette Launches 2019 – 2020 Preview Brochure  Featuring up to 15% Off on Tours!

For the Good of the Game: AICD to Host Sports Governance Breakfast at Optus Stadium, Western Australia

Collette Announces New Tour to Commemorate the 75th Anniversary of the WWII D-Day Landing

AICD to Host Toowoomba Directors at Withcott Seedlings – a Regional Success Story

Australian National Maritime Museum to Host Students from Normandy as part of WWI Centenary Commemorations

Collette Announces Low Single Supplements for the Solo Traveller 

Northern Pictures Acquires Australian Geographic

Bridging the Gap Foundation Joins Forces with International College of Hotel Management to Provide Two Indigenous Scholarships 

Collette’s Impact Tours Offer Travellers the Chance to Make a Difference

Waterside Endeavour Pavilion the New Star of Maritime Museum's Fleet of Unique Venue Spaces

Collette’s New Explorations Brochure offers Travellers Small Group Tours with a Twist

Maritime Museum to Offer Chinese Language Tours for Chinese New Year 2018