By Jessie Harman, Rotary International DirectorLaura Telford, Chair, Rotaract Australia The recent 2022 Rotary Australia, New Zealand and Pacific Islands Conference definitely lived up to its ‘Better Together’ theme. The first in-person conference since 2019, the Canberra, ACT, event attracted 550 Rotarians and Rotaractors from across Zone 8. After three...
Rotary on Steroids
See what all the hype is about at the Melbourne Rotary International Convention, May 27-31, 2023. Discounted registration fees for the 2023 Melbourne RI Convention end on December 15, so book now so you don’t miss out! Visit convention.rotary.org/en/melbourne Have you ever had that “wow – this is amazing” feeling?...
A city Down Under in a joint with no name
In the lead-up to the 2023 Rotary International Convention in Melbourne, Vic, we asked local Rotarians and Rotaractors to give us some ‘insider intel’ on their much-loved city. Universally known as the country’s culinary capital (and its original actual capital), it is no surprise their recommendations came back with distinct...
UQ Peace Centre celebrates 20 years
The Rotary Peace Centre at the University of Queensland in Brisbane has just celebrated its 20th anniversary, marking a proud history of contributing to world peace by training future leaders in peacebuilding and conflict resolution. It is one of seven Rotary Peace Centres worldwide sponsored by The Rotary Foundation. Ten...
Tongan Orthopaedic Surgical Project
By Tony HodgeRotary Club of Wanganui North, NZ The Rotary Club of Wanganui North, NZ, has been working on its Tongan Orthopaedic Surgical Project for the past three years, with the goal of upgrading the orthopaedic surgical services at Vaiola Hospital in Nuku’alofa, Tonga. The project is the long-held vision...
A pragmatic path to peace in the Middle East
In the minds of most, the ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestine is intractable at best, or hopeless at worst. The list of eminent statesmen, presidents and peace envoys who have applied their well-honed skills to the task of conflict resolution is long and impressive. Peacemaking is challenging at the...