Articles and events of interest to Australians in The Netherlands
Bob, a member of the Dutch Australian community, emailed recently asking me to warn about the potential of dual nationals losing Dutch nationality if they do not extend their passport. Here’s his dual-language warning! Bob has lived in Australia but is now back in the Netherlands: “….nu weer in […]
I hate telemarketing with a passion. In Australia, I used the “Do Not Call Register“: Now that I’m living in the Netherlands, I’m not sure if there is an equivalent, but rarely give out my number and thankfully don’t get many calls (yet). * Update – thanks to […]
This website covers anything related to the Netherlands and Australia (and the link between the two), so when I saw there is a Down Under Festival coming up, I thought it must be a celebration of Australian music in Eindhoven. Their horizontal banner certainly screams “Australia”: This one though […]
Exhibition about graphic art marks 15th anniversary of the AAMU in Utrecht Remember Me. Stories in print. The exhibition can be seen from 17 January until 19 June 2016. The AAMU Museum of contemporary Aboriginal art in Utrecht is celebrating its 15th anniversary with the new exhibition Remember Me. […]
This house (not ours!) may be just right for someone who would like to move to The Hague. I’ve been here several times and it’s a gorgeous property, with a lot of living space right in the central city. Please feel free to share with anyone you may […]
I was shocked last year to receive a parcel of gifts in the Netherlands for my daughters from my mother in Australia – and be asked to pay EUR35 to pick it up! It was just a few clothes and stickers. When she was writing the value of the gifts […]
On Thursday 28th January, 2016, I was fortunate to receive an invitation to the Australian Residence in The Hague, the Netherlands. The Ambassador, The Hon Dr Brett Mason, hosted us with grace in his beautiful home. From the invitation: “This celebration is timed to coincide with Australia Day […]
