Monthly Archives: October 2008

The Opera uproar

Posted on October 24, 2008 by anni

You may (or may not!) be aware of the rumblings occurring about Opera Australia at the moment … My friend Fiona Janes has written to the Board of the company highlighting a number of issues to do with the engagement … Continue reading →

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Zero growth, perhaps time for a rethink!

Posted on October 12, 2008 by anni

We are facing a time of “zero growth” we are told!  The Australian Treasurer Wayne Swan fronted the TV audience from New York and announced that growth in the major western markets was stalling.  Aha!  I thought!  Could it be … Continue reading →

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Chronicles foretold

Posted on October 11, 2008 by anni

Today I saw a very dear friend who’s making his ‘bucket list’.  Having been given a year to live he is approaching the task with humour, realism, courage and grace.  He has asked me to MC his funeral and I … Continue reading →

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