Australian Consulate-General
New York CG, United States of America
Consulate-General address: 150 East 42nd Street, 34th Floor, New York - Telephone: 212 351 6500 - Fax: 212 351 6501

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Winter 2008 Special G'Day USA Edition

MESSAGE FROM THE CONSUL-GENERAL

In January, the best of Australian culture, fashion, food and business was celebrated in Los Angeles and New York with the single largest annual foreign country promotion in the United States – G’Day USA: Australia Week 2008. This year featured a bigger and more diverse program with over 25 events which were designed to educate and entertain Americans across the country. Festivities began in Los Angeles from January 17-21 and continued in New York on January 21-26. more


FEATURE STORIES

QUEENSLAND GOVERNMENT WALK ON THE WILDSIDE BENEFIT

The opening event for the New York portion of the G’Day USA program was a benefit dinner for 330 guests at the magical Allen Room overlooking Columbus Circle at Jazz at Lincoln Centre. Sponsored by the Queensland Government, the event was held in partnership with Wildlife Warriors Worldwide, an organization started by the late Steve Irwin and dedicated to raising awareness for wildlife and conservation issues. more

MERINO 200 JACOB'S CREEK AUSTRALIA DAY GALA

Celebrating its 20th year, and in collaboration with G’Day USA, Australian Wool Innovators, Jacob’s Creek and Westfield, the American Australian Association (AAA) continued the long-standing tradition of the Australia Day Gala in New York. This year, the gala marked the official close of a successful G’Day USA program for 2008. The sold-out event was held at the historic Waldorf Astoria Hotel and attended by 1300 people from the Australian and American arts, government, business, and entertainment fields. more

BUSINESS & FINANCE NEWS

INNOVATION DAY
Australia’s leading edge and innovative businesses were showcased at the G’Day USA Innovation Day on January 23 at the Waldorf Astoria. Consisting of four separate but interrelated sessions, examples of Australian innovation in business and industry, science, technology and research were highlighted throughout the day . more

OTHER BUSINESS & FINANCE NEWS
Venture into Australia: A Powerhouse for your Capital
G'DAY USA at American Stock Exchange
Planet Oz Walkabout

CULTURAL NEWS

SYDNEY PRESENTS AUSTRALIA PLAYS BROADWAY
In an unprecedented theatrical event, a diverse array of Australia’s most talented performers were showcased for one night only at the Sydney Presents Australia Plays Broadway Show held on January 22 at the Jazz at Lincoln Center. more

OTHER CULTURAL NEWS
Aussie Fashions on Show

G'DAY USA SATELLITE EVENTS
Lisa Fox Hosts David Larwill Exhibition
Legendary Cartoonist Paul Rigby Retrospective
'In the Company of Actors' at BAM

FOOD & WINE NEWS

AUSTRALIA'S GASTRONOMIC FLAIR AT G'DAY USA
Australia’s food, wine and leading chefs were on show for all to experience and see during this year’s G’Day USA. more

 PHOTOS FROM G'DAY USA in NEW YORK

CALENDAR OF EVENTS