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Industry Leaders, Ministers, and Community Gather for a Milestone Event
WAGBA members and friends were delighted to be invited to celebrate the grand opening of HOSCH International’s new headquarters and training centre in Osborne Park on 11th July 2025. The event brought together more than 150 guests from across the mining industry, including ministers, mining professionals, WAGBA members, suppliers, and contractors. Guests enjoyed a relaxed cocktail-style celebration with live DJ music, German beer, gourmet food, and plenty of networking opportunities throughout the afternoon.
Read more: HOSCH International Celebrates Grand Opening in Osborne Park
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An Interview with Sonja Volhejn, Managing Director of WAGBA’s newest Silver Member, HOSCH International
For June’s edition of InTouch, WAGBA is delighted to present HOSCH International (Australia) as our newest Silver Member. HOSCH is represented by their Managing Director, Sonja Volhejn, who has graciously spared some time to complete a quick profile interview with us.
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Another Engaging Breakfast with Paul Bloxham, Chief Economist of HSBC Australia
WAGBA is delighted to have hosted the annual WAGBA-HSBC Economic Outlook Breakfast on 6th May, held at the Duxton Hotel for the very first time. The event was attended by some 70 guests, including familiar faces such as the Hon. Alannah MacTiernan MLC, and former Honorary Consuls of the Federal Republic of Germany the Hon. Bill Hassell AM and Torsten Ketelsen OAM.
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A Taste of Bavaria in the Heart of Perth
WAGBA’s annual Maytoberfest, was held on the 27th May at the contemporary Sentinel Bar & Grill, located at St. George’s Terrace in the heart of Perth’s CBD on a chilly but mild night. Maytoberfest this year was held as an international alliance with participation from the French, Germans, Austrians and Australians, as the event was co-hosted with the French-Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FACCI). WAGBA was also very delighted to have welcomed Christine Caseris, Founder and Vice President of FACCI, and Arnaud Couvreur, Head of WA Chapter to join in on WAGBA’s night of Bavarian cheer.
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Keeping German Language in WA Classrooms
WAGBA is delighted to be included as part of the discussion initiated by Sabine Winton MLA, WA Minister for Education on Thursday, 12 June. The meeting brought together German language educators across all levels—primary, secondary and tertiary—as well as representatives from organisations including WAGBA, SAGSE, TAGWA, and the Goethe Society.
Read more: A Short Ministerial Meetup: Hon. Sabine Winton MLA and German Teachers of WA
