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Visit to Bilas Exhibition, Australian Museum, Sydney

Visit to Bilas Exhibition, Australian Museum, Sydney

Visit to Bilas Exhibition, Australian Museum, Sydney A group of Papua New Guinea Association of Australia members and friends visited the Bilas Exhibition at the Australian Museum on 27 September 2023. The group were fortunate to be guided by the knowledgeable Steven Gagau, who had also been part of the team instrumental in curating this wonderful …

Response to Harbour Trust Draft Master Plan and public meeting 15 June 2023

The Papua New Guinea Association of Australia sent a detailed submission in to the Harbour Trust in response to the 09 May 2023 Middle Head / Gubbuh Gubbuh Draft Master Plan. Additionally members were encouraged to send submissions in and we thank those who supported PNGAA in this endeavour. It is vitally important that our …

After 80 years, is this ASOPA’s last stand?   by Keith Jackson

After 80 years, is this ASOPA’s last stand? by Keith Jackson

  It looks like the heritage of Australian School of Pacific Administration, ASOPA, will be bulldozed in the NSW government’s enthusiasm to monetise and commercialise the valuable public land at Middle Head in Sydney where it once stood. More than any other institution in the years after World War II, ASOPA provided the personnel that accelerated Papua …

PNGAA AGM Nominations due 5pm 31 January 2023! Several positions need volunteers!

PNGAA AGM Nominations due 5pm 31 January 2023!!!  Please consider nominating and send your signed forms in now.  Information and nomination forms are available to members at: https://pngaa.org/documents-relating-to-the-2023-agm/ Either scan or photograph them and email to admin@pngaa.net PNGAA urgently needs volunteers for: PNGAA Treasurer: Our current Treasurer, Murrough Benson has been on the committee for 7 years now and needs …

Check your your membership expiry on the address label of the December's PNG Kundu- and renew now!

Check your your membership expiry on the address label of the December’s PNG Kundu- and renew now!

The December 2022 issue of PNG Kundu was posted out on 21 October 2022 and is about to hit members’ letterboxes or inboxes. PNGAA asks that you check your address label on the envelope for your membership expiry date and if you need to renew for 2023, please assist by doing it now. Details are in …

Sihot’e Nioge: When Skirts become Artworks Omie Tapa – Caloundra QLD

Caloundra Regional Gallery invites you to attend the launch of: Sihot’e Nioge: When Skirts Become Artworks Omie Tapa (beaten barkcloth) artists; Oro Province, Papua New Guinea Thursday 20 October 6.00 to 8.00pm Caloundra Regional Gallery, 22 Omrah Avenue, Caloundra Appetisers provided. Cash bar. Please RSVP by 13 October to secure your place https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/official-launch-of-sihote-nioge-when-skirts-become-artworks-exhibition-tickets-426994972457 Alternatively, please contact Joan Winter on email joangwinter@gmail.com. Joan …

Christmas Luncheon in Canberra - Battle to Capture Lae

Christmas Luncheon in Canberra – Battle to Capture Lae

Book now to attend the Christmas Luncheon in Canberra with a special speaker Date: 9 December 2023 Where: Pavilion on Northbourne, 242 Northbourne Avenue, Dickson, ACT, 2602 Time: 12:00 pm for 12:30 pm start Cost: $61.24 per person Bookings:   via Eventbright  Registration form is found  HERE RSVP:  4 December 2023 A special speaker for this event is Ian Howie-Willis who will be releasing …

PNGAA Christmas Lunch -  Sydney -  2nd December 2023

PNGAA Christmas Lunch – Sydney – 2nd December 2023

All are welcome! PNGAA’s special Christmas lunch this year will be at an exciting new venue close to the centre of Sydney at Waterview in Bicentennial Park, Homebush. Bring family and friends and meet new friends!   A 2 course alternate serve banquet menu will the order of the day and will include wines, beer, soft drink and orange …

Bush, Brush and Bubbles - with Julianne Ross Allcorn, 3 November 2023

Bush, Brush and Bubbles – with Julianne Ross Allcorn, 3 November 2023

An evening with Archibald 2021 and Wynne 2020/2021 Finalist, Julianne Ross Allcorn Date: Friday, 3 November 2023 Time:   6.30 pm  to   9.30 pm. Venue: will be in Roseville – details will be advised to confirmed participants. Cost: $150 includes art materials, 3 hours of art instruction, great company, and canapés. BYO bubbles and drinks (glasses supplied). Limited numbers (12). RSVP: 24 …

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