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April 2020
What about Climate Change?
Take a lunch break with Julian Burnside AO QC
Hosted by James Garriock
All we seem to hear about at the moment is the coronavirus and the economy, but what about the other issues that were important two months ago? Climate change is the biggest single issue we all face. It’s about our survival, but it’s also about jobs,…
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A MF Digital Event
Hosted by Sally Arnold
It’s 4:30pm. It’s Friday. It’s time to raise a glass, re-connect with members and celebrate the Melbourne Forum community. Join in from 4:30pm from the comfort of your own home with your favorite end of the week beverage. What a great way to see friends…
Find out more »May 2020
MF Digital Imbibo
Hosted by Sally Arnold
It’s 4:30pm. It’s Friday. It’s time to raise a glass, re-connect with members and discuss the week that was with other members of the Melbourne Forum community. Join us this Friday from the comfort of your own home with your favorite end of the week…
Find out more »ON HOLD: The future of publishing in a digital age
Members' Lunch with Gary Pengelly
Hosted by Dr Michael Liffman
Are past predictions of the end of publishing as we have known it and changes to the way we consume information going to come true? The digital era is often described as ‘disruptive’ and this is certainly true of the way we read books. The…
Find out more »Good Move – Fixing Transport Congestion
Take a lunch break with Dr Jonathan Spear
Hosted by James Garriock
Congested roads and crowded public transport may feel like a distant memory as most of us stay home during the coronavirus pandemic, however, it’s still a real problem for our growing city and state — and will be in the future if we don’t do…
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Hosted by Sally Arnold
Which whiskey, what gin and wonderful wine! Join us on Friday afternoon from the comfort of your own home with your favorite end of the week beverage while we discuss which whiskey, what gin and wonderful wine - a quarintini indeed. This is a free event…
Find out more »Managing Digital Security in a COVID-19 World
An In-House Series event
Hosted by
Hosted by: Meena Wahi, Michelle Beveridge and Dr Paul Cooper Conversations That matter is a members’ only, member led In-house event; where members focus on what we, as individuals and relevant institutions, can do about an issue. How do we manage our digital security in a…
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Hosted by Sally Arnold
Who wouldn't want to learn how to make a Negroni by Stanley Tucci? If you haven't, today is a good day to learn in anticipation of our Digital Imbibo tomorrow. Join us on Friday afternoon from the comfort of your own home with your favorite…
Find out more »The Murray-Darling Basin — complexity and controversy
Take a Lunch Break with David Downie
Hosted by John Ridley AM
The Murray–Darling Basin is the largest and most complex river system in Australia. It runs from Queensland, through New South Wales, the Australian Capital Territory, Victoria and South Australia, spanning 77,000 kilometres of rivers, many of which are connected. The Basin is the food bowl…
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Hosted by Sally Arnold
What quirky thing has happened this week that has made you smile? Join in from 4:30pm this Friday with your beverage and nibbles for a relaxing chat. This is a free event but once you register on-line, your image will show up so others will…
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