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International Mother Language Day: the Benefits of Bilingualism!

A reception took place on Wednesday 21 February hosted by Ms Gill Callister, Secretary of the Department of Education and Training to celebrate the International Mother Language Day.  Professor Jo Lo…

Buzz at Yagiz, the new Turkish restaurant !

Yagiz, brand new Turkish restaurant located in South Yarra, is famous for its whole lamb dish.  On 21 February Chef Murat Ovaz entertained special guests including Mr. Mehmet KUCUKSAKALLI, the Consul-General of the…

New Team at the French Honorary Consulate In Melbourne !

Welcome to Lou Desroches, the new Consular Assistant at the Honorary Consulate General of France in Melbourne! Lou started on 1 February in the footsteps of former Consular Assistant Jean-Paul…

A New Health Cover For The French Expats!

The French nationals residing temporarily in Australia can benefit from a new service! Normally, the health cover by the French Social Security ends once they move outside of France. With…

When An Australian Poet Pays Tribute To A Tragic Event In French History…

The Australian poet Ray Liversidge recently released his fourth book of poetry, Oradour-sur-Glane, published by Littlefox Press. This is his emotional and imaginative response to an incident that occurred in Oradour-sur-Glane in…

Santa Claus needs you!

Do you have a hidden acting vocation? Are you fluent in French? The Melbourne French Theatre organises two auditions for 7 roles (5 men, 2 women) in its next play Santa Clauss…

‘By Josephine’ Invites You To A Late Summer Soiree on 24th February… Yummy!

Do you miss French cuisine ? Would you like to savour it during one of the last warm summer nights? Lucky you, By Josephine, a delicious French Cafe located in…

Farewell to Ron Walker, ”Mr Melbourne”…

On Wednesday 7 February 2018, the State Funeral Service for the late Ron Walker (1939-2018) was held at St Paul’s Cathedral, Melbourne. A celebration of the dynamic life of Ronald…

The development of a bilingual French-Australian school…in Pozières !

A well-known figure in the local French community, where he was elected for many years as a reprentative of the French Living Abroad, John MacColl continues to invest his energy in…

French Bilingual Association Is Looking For Volunteers !

On the lookout for volunteers! The French Billingual Association is in search of a new treasurer as well as a supervisor for its Playgroup. The French Bilingual Association, a non-profit organisation based in…

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