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Issue 1 December 2002
Ecology and Economy: An Event to Grow
Featuring displays, guest speakers and specialists from UNSW, UQ, GU, Energex,
TAFE, and an official opening by Minister for Environment, Hon Dean Wells
MA, MP, the Ecology and the Economy symposium raised constructive and innovative
possibilities for our future.
Having a healthy economy and preserving the ecology have often thought
to be at opposite ends of the spectrum. This event showed that it is possible
to be a nation that is high on both. The public exhibition and symposium
focused on what research is being done into the alternative energy industry
of the future. Displays of the Sun Shark solar car and the Pruis hybrid
car from the Queensland Government fleet, solar powered houses and buildings,
alternative energy options and a range of innovative products were on display
for the entire weekend while the low-cost and accessible talks by experts
and researchers across these fields ran all day on Saturday.
The Hon. Dean Wells, MA, MP, Minister for the Environment, opened the event
on Saturday, 21st September and stayed to hear several of the early talks
and to browse the displays. Approximately 60 people, including academics,
business and government representatives, families, students and other members
of the public joined the symposium. Many more visited the displays over
the weekend.
Talks covered subjects such as economically productive energy options,
solar powered public and private transport, house building and renovation,
sustainable energy and the future.
Queensland Academy of Arts and Sciences would like to take this opportunity
to again thank its partners: Energex, Queensland Government Environmental
Protection Agency, Queensland Museum and Ionode. Without strongly committed
partnerships, such an event would not have been possible.
New QAAS Headquarters
QAAS has recently relocated to offices in National Trust House in William
Street. National Trust House is a fascinating Heritage Building that
has been under renovation for some time. Now that renovations are complete,
the Qld Dept of Public Works has been generous in not only offering us
an office space but by also providing us with office equipment and IT
support. The phones are now on, the computers and internet are installed
and we are settling in nicely. We encourage you all to visit us or contact
us.
In addition, the new Executive Officer, Jane O’Donnell will be
in the office for at least two days a week. Jane welcomes any input from
members and looks forward to meeting with you.
President’s Column
Greetings! Our new Executive Officer, Jane O’Donnell, is to be
congratulated in producing our first of what is expected to be a regular
Newsletter. We have reached the stage in our development as Queensland’s
State Academy when we are in a position to do this with Jane’s
appointment and the setting up of our own new office in Federation House,
95 William Street, Brisbane.
In 1999, a year before the Academy was launched, we raised the question
of having a city office with Mr Mal Grierson, then Deputy now Director-General
of Public Works. He suggested that a location might be available in the
former Department of Primary Industries Building in William Street, then
in the process of extensive restoration. We were able to hold a number
of our Council Meetings in the Boardroom of this building, named “Federation
House” when it was occupied by the Centenary of Federation Committee
and is now renamed “National Trust House”.
However our then Executive Officer, Lorelei Broadbent, found it more
convenient to operate the Secretariat from her home. We shared Lorelei’s
services with a number of other organisations. We were very grateful
for the fine work Lorelei performed in the early stages of the Academy’s
establishment. We record also with appreciation Dr Julie McCredden’s
contribution in acting as Executive Officer for the Economy/Ecology Event.
A fresh approach was made to Mal Grierson several months ago and he was
happy to provide us with very suitable accommodation, on very generous
terms, on the top floor of National Trust House. We share the prestigious
building with the National Trust, Wildlife Preservation Society, Disability
Council, and Integrity Commissioner. Jane O’Donnell has been very
busy setting up our new office.
This important development has been an exciting time for the Academy’s
officers and opens up a whole range of new opportunities for our future
progress. We look forward to your valuable participation in the Academy’s
work for our community.John O’Hagan
What’s On – The Beginning
This is our first newsletter and as such this issue’s What’s
On columns are an example of the type of events that might be of interest
to our members.
The aim of What’s On is to provide a relevant and varied listing
of events for members. If you, or an organisation or association you
are affiliated with, are running an event in January, February or March
2003, please email QAAS with full details (remember to include your phone
number so that we can contact you for further information if need be)
on: office@qldacademy.org.au
List your event FREE in QAAS’ What’s On!
What’s On
November – December 2002
The festive season is usually a busy one but here are a few events and
ideas that might get you away from the Xmas rush and into some arts and
sciences…
November
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The QUT Faculty of Business is proud to present its free annual public
lecture: "Is Art an Investment?"
Come along to hear one of the world's leading fine art auctioneers discuss
the finer points of buying and selling art for profit and discover why
art is becoming an important part of any investment portfolio.
Thursday 21 November 6.00pm - 7.30pm
Lecture room Z411 Level 4, Z Block Building
NO RSVP required.
This will be a popular event so please arrive early to avoid disappointment.
Limited places available and unfortunately we are unable to pre-allocate
seating.
For more information contact:
Holly Stacey, Phone: 3864 2653
E-mail: h.stacey@qut.edu.au
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QUT Communication Design graduate exhibition...Cellular
Opens Tues 19 November 6pm-10pm
Continues Wed 20 November 11am-7pm
Gardens Theatre, QUT Cultural Precinct
More info - http://www.cellular.qut.edu.au or 3864 5904
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Stuck for Christmas gift ideas?
The Wildlife Preservation Society of Qld
Encourages you to subscribe or by a gift subscription to Wildlife Australia
Magazine.
Call WPSQ on 3221 0194 for information.• QUT Creative Writing Gala
reading
Thursday 21 November 6.30pm
Gardens Theatre, QUT Cultural Precinct
Invitation only event
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QUT Visual Arts Graduation Show...Trigger
Opens Tuesday 26 November 6-8pm
AND Continues
27-29 November 9am-4pm
H Block gallery/studios, QUT Kelvin Grove campus, Victoria Park Rd, Kelvin
Grove
More info - 3864 3394
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Theatre: ‘And the Story Goes’
Savoyards Musical Comedy Society
Iona Performing Arts Centre
November 23
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Theatre: ‘Chicago - the Musical’
Phoenix Ensemble
Pavilion Theatre, Beenleigh
November 15-December 14
December
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Wildlife Preservation Society of Qld & Orphan Native Animal Rear & Release
Assoc’s…
‘
Batty Boat Cruise’!
Sunday, 1 December
Adults $20/ Conc. $15/ Children $10
This spectacular sunset cruise takes you to wildlife habitats along and
amongst the Brisbane River.
Bookings Essential: 3221 0194• Theatre: ‘Black Chicks Talking’
La Boite/QPAC/Bungabura Productions
Optus Playhouse
December 12-21
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Theatre/Circus/Opera:
‘
Figaro Variations’
Rock'n'Roll Circus
Powerhouse Theatre
November 29-December 7
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QUT Visual Arts Honours Exhibition
Paper Plane
Opens Wednesday 4 December 6-8pm
Continues 5-8 December 10am-4pm
More info - 3864 3394
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December 14: First day, Discover Queensland (exhibition), Queensland
Museum. FREE entry!
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December 21: Two Wheeled Warriors: A history of Harley-Davidson in Australia
(exhibition) until 10 March 2003.
$5 Adult; $3 Concession; $2 Child; $12 Family.
FOR MORE INFORMATION ON ANY OF THE ABOVE EVENTS, PLEASE CONTACT THE RELEVANT
ORGANISATION.
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