Newcastle Dinner
55th Anniversary Dinner
featured the Australian of the Year
The HVRF's 55th Anniversary Dinner in November 2011 featured Simon McKeon - the current Australian of the Year, CSIRO Chairman and prominent investment banker. Simon's support for a wide range of Australian and international charities, including World Vision, Red Dust Role Models & MS Australia, has earned him great respect. As a leading social entrepreneur Simon demonstrates the importance of strong links between business and philanthropy.
Simon's address provided Some thoughts on the successful business of the future. The night also included a special presentation to the HVRF's Principal and Major Sponsors and entertainment.
Download the transcript of Simon's presentation.
View historical footage to mark the HVRF's 55th anniversary
in 2011 (Youtube - 6:15min)
Includes an excerpt from Dark Rain - a film about the Hunter
Region produced by the HVRF in 1957.
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2010 Dinner:
- Download the 2010 Dinner keynote address by Dr Wej Paradice, CEO HVRF
Ten Years into the New Millennium: Population, Prosperity & Progress in the Hunter - Download the 2010 Dinner handout - The Return of the Adventurers