20th September 2013
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Woomera – a test range the size of England – was a famous Cold War site, where the Anglo-Australia Joint Project was established in 1946. The name comes from the Aboriginal word for “spear thrower”. At its heyday some 7,000 people lived in a specially constructed town in the middle of the desert, 500 km […]
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27th March 2011
This post was published when the author was in a previous role
There is a popular perception that a diplomat’s life is one of luxury and relaxation: all Ferrero Rocher and cocktail parties. If only that were true. One aspect of our work abroad that is rarely seen is the effort we put into learning languages. And on top of studies, we have to take exams. Yes, […]
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