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From the desk of the General Manager
Elisabeth Kerdelhué
There has never been a better time to join FACCI.
As the colours of summer rapidly fade away and many are mopping up after the wild storm that hit Melbourne and parts of Victoria last Saturday, our team has been busy adding the final touches to our 2010 programme - organising membership renewal, engaging with new members, improving our communication tools and developing new partnerships...read
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Victoria leads Australia's GFC recovery
Victoria is leading Australia’s recovery from the Global Financial Crisis, with two-thirds of all new Australian jobs created in the last 12 months Victorian, according to Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) figures...read more
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Most affordable office space in Australia? Melbourne
Melbourne is the most affordable major city in Australia to rent an office, according to a global survey on office space costs. The Office Space Across the World report, released this week by global real estate company Cushman & Wakefield, provides yet another reason for companies to look no further than Melbourne, when setting up business in Australia...read more
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Melbourne's new train begins taking passenger
The first of 38 new trains on order to meet unprecedented patronage growth on Melbourne’s rail network has begun taking passengers.
The new six-carriage X’Trapolis train for the 10.13am Glen Waverley service to mark its first day of running...read more
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Private sector finance secured for desal project
Innovative financial backing from the Victorian Government has given investors confidence to invest in the Victorian Desalination Plant and ensured it can be built as a public private partnership. Treasurer John Lenders said Brumby Labor Government would now not be required to be a lender of last resort under the Treasurer’s Guarantee for the water-creating project after the private sector secured more than enough funding for the project...read more
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Local company wins 43 millions AUD desal power cable contract
Victoria’s Desalination Project continues to secure local jobs and boost the economy with Victorian-based company Olex awarded a $43 million contract to supply power cable, Minister for Industry and Trade Martin Pakula announced today...read more
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Melbourne broadband base
Melbourne has been selected as the home for the technology team building the national broadband network. The move will make the city a major focus of early development of the network. The government-owned company established to build the $43 billion network, NBN Co, has advertised for general managers and more junior staff to fill roles in the technology division, which it said would be based in Melbourne...read more
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| Members' Corner |
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with Michel Ulrich, Director of the Melbourne Business Line - Degrémont
How long have you lived in Melbourne? Twenty months
What do you like best about Melbourne? The integration of urban and green landscape, a kind of park-city, and the many bars, restaurants, places to relax.
What is your favourite building in Melbourne, and why? Eureka tower, it’s an elegant landmark, orientation reference point...read
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The book “Michel Chapoutier” has just been awarded the Cook Book Award for the World’s Best Book on French Wine.
The book dedicated to the Maison Chapoutier, entitled “Michel Chapoutier” (published by Minerva in December 2009), written by Jean-Charles Chapuzet in collaboration with Michel Bettane and Thierry Desseauve, has just received a second award.
After having received the 2009 Gourmand Award for Best Book on Wine in France, it competed for the ultimate award of the Best Publication on Wine in the World, during the Paris Cook Book Fair. This was the first edition of this trade fair established to honour the world’s best publications on gastronomy, cooking and wine.
Press contact: Pain Vin & Company
Laurène Bigeau – 01 55 35 03 83 – lbigeau@painvincompany.com
Translated from a press release by Laurene Bigeau, published on 12 February 2010. |
| WINE & DINE DIRECTORY |
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To understand just how multicultural Melbourne really is, you need look no further than its restaurant scene. This city is blessed with an impressive range of restaurants representing countries from all over the world…But if you’re in the mood for something French, well, look no further than this page. Below you’ll find a list of great places to satisfy your cravings for “un bon repas à la française”, while supporting our members!
Click here to check out our Wine & Dine Members Directory |
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| Events |
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The 2009 Air Liquide Concours des Vins du Victoria
Thursday 26 November 2009
The 19th edition of the Concours des Vins du Victoria was a resounding success, with 112 vineyards entering a total of 348 wines in nine different classes. For the third year in a row, the judging panel included finalists from France’s annual Young Sommelier Competition, sponsored by Michel Chapoutier, Rhône Valley winemaker...read more
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| MARCH |
Thursday 18 - Business Luncheon with Tim Pallas MP, Victorian Minister for Roads and Ports and Minister for Major Projects
Where: Ernst & Young - Level 23, 8 Exhibition Street
Time: 12.00 - 2.00pm
FACCI Members: $120 / ticket - Corporate table of 10 with signage: $1000
Non-Members: $140 / ticket - Corporate Non-Member table of 10: $1200
► Download booking form
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| APRIL |
Thursday 8 - 600th Trade Commissioners' Luncheon
Where: The Brasserie by Philippe Mouchel
Time: 12.00 - 2.00pm
► By invitation only
Tuesday 27 - Corporate Golf Day
Where: Kingston Heath Golf Club
Time: 12.00 - 10.00pm
► Sponsorship opportunities are available. Please contact Melanie Lim for more information on Melanie.Lim@facci.com.au or on 03 9600 0000. |
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Wednesday 12 - Le Concours des Vins du Victoria Wine Dinner
Where: River Room at Crown
Time: 7.00 - 10.30pm
► Sponsorship opportunities are available. Please contact Melanie Lim for more information on Melanie.Lim@facci.com.au or on 03 9600 0000. |
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| MARCH |
From 2 to 31 - Alliance Française French Film Festival
Please visit www.frenchfilmfestival.org for bookings
The Unofficial soundtrack to the Alliance Francaise French Film Festival. The 5th edition made up with 34 eclectic sounds fresh from the French airwaves is availble, sample them now on http://cartellmusic.com.au/so-frenchy-so-chic-2010/
Wednesday 17 & Thursday 18 - Joie de Vivre dinner at Comme
Under the setting sun, Alfred Place will come alive to the wonderful sights, sounds and tastes of France. As a part of the 2010 Melbourne Food & Wine Festival, enjoy delicious tastings of Comme's contemporary French fare prepared by Executive Chef Daniel Southern, served alfresco and complemented by superb French sparkling wine, Kronenbourg beer and romantic accordion music. Two nights of absolute pleasure.
Time: 6.30pm - 8.30pm
Cost: $50 per person
Bookings: 03 9631 4000
Thursday 18 - The Young Bunch
Meet the young bunch of winemakers and winery owners and discover their wines their way. This dynamic, approachable bunch of 30ish year olds includes: Ben Portet (Dominique Portet, Yarra Valley), Nick Brown (All Saints Estate), Christian Dal Zotto (Dal Zotto, King Valley), Clare Burder (Eminence, King Valley), Matt Fowles (Plunkett Fowles, Strathbogie Ranges), Simon Stelle (Shadowfax, Werribee) and Rowly Milhinch (Scion Vineyard, Rutherglen).
Time: 6.30-10.30pm
Where: Red Hummingbird, 1st floor, 246 Russel Street, Melbourne
Cost: $50 includes extensive wine tastings and light food
Bookings: 03 5729 8321 or info@dalzotto.com.au
From 12 - 23 - Melbourne Food & Wine Festival
Good Food and wine are pleasures that should never be denied!
As part of the Melbourne Food & Wine Festival, several of our Wine & Dine members will be taking part in the Coldstream Hills Restaurant Express, by offering a two course lunch with a glass of Victorian wine and coffee for $35.
C’est Bon
Bistro Vue
The French Brasserie
Embrasse
Chez Olivier
You can book by directly contacting individual restaurants.
C’est Bon
(03) 9646 2296
Bistro Vue
(03) 9691 3838
The French Brasserie
(03) 9662 1632
Embrasse
(03) 9347 3312
Chez Olivier
(03) 9525 2273
Tuesday 23 - ''From Fathers to Sons'' Dinner
Dominique Portet and his son Ben will be hosting an exclusive dinner, “From Fathers to Sons” at the Brasserie by Philippe Mouchel on March 23. Dominique, a 10th generation winemaker, and his son will pay tribute to their Bordeaux heritage and in particular Chateau Lafite Rothschild where Dominique’s father was regisseur.
Tickets are $280. Bookings can be made directly at Philippe Mouchel’s on (03) 9292 7808
From 24 March to 18 April - Voulez-vous laugh avec moi
Berty Cadilhac - Showing at Bar Open - 317 Brunswick st, Fitzroy
After sell out shows at the St Kilda Laughs festival, French stand-up comedian Berty Cadilhac presents his show at Melbourne International Comedy Festival 2010.
If you are interested in seeing the show, we have 5 double-passes to giveaway. Simply email your name and address to info@facci.com.au with “Berty Cadilhac ticket giveaway” in the heading. Please note that the passes will be given out on a first-come, first-served basis.
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Sunday 11 - French Car Festival
Where: Macleay Park , Balwyn
The organisation of the French Car Festival rotates around the 3 major Car Clubs (Renault, Peugeot and Citroen) and the Renault CCV is organising this year’s event which will attract approximately 250 cars from the major brands along with DeLage, Simca, Bugatti, Facel and Panhard – representing all eras of French motoring. Also represented are Velosolex bikes.
Please contact Paul Stewart, President of the Renault Car Club of Victoria on 0437 380 388 for more details.
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| FACCI Translation Service |
FACCI Translation & interpreting Services
French to English – English to French
All FACCI translations are carried out by NAATI (National Accreditation Authority for Translators & Interpreters) accredited translators, and are accepted by all levels of government in Australia and overseas, including DIAC, DFAT, law enforcement bodies, courts and tribunals.
We provide quality-assured translations of the following:
- Personal documents and certificates, including birth & marriage certificates, police records, driver’s licences
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Diplomas, academic transcripts and CVs
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Technical and medical documents
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Legal documents including contracts and patent agreements
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Business reports, advertising and promotional material for products and services
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Multimedia applications and websites
FACCI has the skills, staff and resources to work quickly and efficiently in order to offer you short turn-around times and competitive prices on all your translations. FACCI members also benefit from a 10% discount.
For any enquiries or to receive a free quote, please contact Melanie on (03) 9600 000 or at melanie.lim@facci.com.au
All FACCI members get a 10% discount!
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Level 8, 155 Queen Street | Melbourne VIC
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T. (03) 9600 0000 |
F. (03) 9600 0005 |
E. info@facci.com.au |
W. www.facci.com.au
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team at the Chamber is:
General Manager: Elisabeth Kerdelhué
Event and Services Coordinator: Melanie Lim
Trade Coordinator: Fabien Girard
Project Manager: Olivier
Deschang
If you wish to contribute to FACCI Victoria e-news or are interested in advertising in the newsletter, please contact Olivier Deschang on odeschang@facci.com.au |
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