Congratulations to Katherine Bennell-Pegg who graduated from the European Space Agency to become the first 🇦🇺 to be trained as part of its own space program.“The future is full of promise, but still unknown' Whatever the future holds, we look forward to following the adventure⬇️
abc.net.au/news/2024-04-2…

A memorial mass will take place in St. Teresa’s Church, Claredon Steet at 11.30am today to remember the 6 tragic victims of the Bondi attack. Dawn Singleton, Jade Young, Ashlee Good, Faraz Tahir, Pilots Darchia, Cheng Yixuan, their families & friends. We welcome all to join us.

We call on the Iraqi government to uphold the human rights of all its citizens and abandon laws that target and criminalise the LGBTQIA+ community and its supporters.

We stand with those around the world who face targeted persecution and discrimination for being who they are.

Have you ever wanted to work at the Australian Embassy Ireland 🇦🇺? Now is your chance! We are hiring for the position of ‘Consular & Passport Officer’,the successful applicant will be engaged locally in Dublin. For more detail & how to apply, please follow the link below ⬇️
jobs.ie/job/consular-a…

It was a privilege to announce this support alongside Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal and meet with Ukrainian armed forces personnel in Lviv.

You can read more ➡️ minister.defence.gov.au/media-releases…

Australia and Poland share a common commitment to the global rules-based order.

Poland’s leadership in supporting Ukraine against Russia’s full scale invasion has been an inspiration and we are proud to be working when them to support Ukraine’s self defence.

Grangegorman Military Cemetery this morning hosted the annual wreath laying ceremony to mark #AnzacDay The service was organised by Australian Embassy Ireland 🇦🇺 & the Embassy of New Zealand to commemorate the ANZAC fallen of WWI. The cemetery is maintained by the Office of Public Works & Commonwealth War Graves

Honoured and privileged to attend this years’s #AnzacDay dawn ceremony at Grangegorman Military Cemetery in Dublin around my esteemed colleagues from Australia, New-Zealand and Turkey. #LestWeForget

Shoulder to shoulder then. Shoulder to shoulder now.

ℹ️ #AusArmy soldiers join members from the New Zealand Defence Force at the Dawn Service in Turkey – standing together as we commemorate Anzac Day 2024.

📸 LSIS Jarrod Mulvihill

Today around the world we pause to remember those who serve, or have served, Australia during times of war, conflict & in peacekeeping operations. Australians traditionally wear rosemary on #AnzacDay as a symbol of remembrance. #LestWeForget .

Katherine Bennell-Pegg is the first person to become a qualified astronaut under the Australian flag. 🇦🇺🚀\

She graduated from European Space Agency on Monday with her wings, next to the Aussie flag on her shoulder.

Learn about Australia’s space sector: ow.ly/5ejB50RmIsW

Australian Space Agency

A trailblazing South Australian mum and now, the first person to graduate from astronaut training under the Australian flag.

Meet Katherine Bennell-Pegg who has just graduated as a fully qualified astronaut.

Ambassador Gray's 'Letter to the Editor' surrounding Saturday 13 April's horrific attack at Westfield shopping centre, Bondi Junction was printed in The The Irish Times , the Irish Independent and the Irish Examiner over the last two days. please find the letter below ⬇️

Happy #WorldHeritageDay ! There's no better way to explore the island of Ireland's rich history than through its UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

📍 Giant's Causeway, Co Antrim
📍 Skellig Michael, Co Kerry
📍 Brú na Bóinne, Co Meath

On #WorldHeritageDay , we recognise the collective efforts of Reef partners in Australia working to help the #GreatBarrierReef resist, adapt & recover from impacts of climate change and other pressures. See how 🇦🇺 is taking more action to protect the Reef.

I’ve my first book signing of Soil Sister, Farming for Our Future, this Saturday (20th April) at the Green Seed Grocer in Scone NSW.

I’m a tad excited.

Bindi Bryce Upper Hunter Country

The terrible events of the past few days have shone a light on the bravery and compassion of our people.

My opinion piece in the Daily Telegraph today. anthonyalbanese.com.au/media-centre/a…

The Kilkenny Great War Memorial committee will host their Anzac remembrance service on Sunday 21 April 2024 at 16:30pm🌹 The service will take place at The Kilkenny Great War Memorial, 10 Irishtown, Gardens, R95 DH32 and all are welcome to attend.

Yesterday, Bondi Junction was the scene of horrific violence – but also selfless courage and bravery.

Today this community has come together to mourn the victims of this devastating atrocity and offer its sympathy to those who have lost loved ones.

This morning across Australia, flags are flying half-mast in honour of the victims of the Bondi Junction attack.

We grieve together, as one.