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Celebrating Spring with Tradition
WAGBA members and friends gathered on the evening of 30th October to celebrate spring with “ein Deutsches Spargelessen,” otherwise known as the German White Asparagus Dinner, at Juniper & Bay in Como. Attended by around 40 guests, the dinner was graced by the presence of the former Honorary Consul of the Federal Republic of Germany and former WAGBA President, Bill Hassell AM, and his wife, Sue Hassell, as well as Torsten Ketelsen OAM, as esteemed guests. The event provided an excellent networking opportunity in a relaxed setting for all attendees with ties to Western Australian-German businesses.
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Set for the Financial Year 2024/25
The WAGBA Annual General Meeting (AGM) for 2024 was held on 15th October at the Boardroom of Ketelsen Enterprise in West Perth. The AGM was attended by several of the committee members and numerous members of WAGBA.
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Strengthening WA-German Ties at Parliament House
The Parliamentary Friends of Germany group reconvened at the courtyard of Parliament House on the 15th October 2024. Attended by some 80 members and friends of WAGBA, the venue was abuzz with excitement as the attendees enjoyed a networking session with the members of the parliament in a casual setting, while being served with refreshments and delectable finger foods.
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Young Linguists Shine at DAS Exam Awards
The journey never stops for the young German learners in WA as they convene for another year of “DAS Exam” (Deutsch- Australische Sprachprüfung) Awards Presentation. The Exam has been offered to students for around 60 years and is part of the WAGBA cultural support program. As such the “DAS Exam” is supported by the Association financially and by means of contribution to the annual award ceremonies.
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An Interview with Andrew Wright, General Manager of WAGBA’s Strategic Partner – Aloft Perth
Meet Aloft Perth, the funky hotel with an abundance of personality located in Rivervale. Having joined WAGBA as a strategic partner, Aloft is represented by its General Manager Andrew Wright, who has graciously spared some time to give us a profile interview for October’s edition of InTouch.
