Le Courrier Australien

28/10/2025

Relation franco-australienne, missions du consulat, crise politique française… Pour Le Courrier Australien, Gille Barrier Consulat général de France à Sydney se confie sur son nouveau rôle et sa vision de la diplomatie.

Nommé le 15 août, Gilles Barrier est le nouveau consul général de France à Sydney. Relation franco-australienne, missions du consulat, crise politique française… Pour Le Courrier Australien, il se confie sur son nouveau rôle et sa vision de la diplomatie.. François Vantomme : Vous avez ét...

24/10/2025

🇦🇺 🏅 🇫🇷 We are delighted to reveal the eagerly awaited finalists for the prestigious 2025 French-Australian Excellence Awards. 🇫🇷 🏅 🇦🇺

After a rigorous evaluation process, it is with great pleasure that we present the exceptional nominees who stand out for their excellence in their respective fields. One finalist was selected by public vote, while the others were chosen by a panel of experts. The competition was remarkably intense, highlighting the remarkable talents and achievements within our community.

🌟 We warmly congratulate all nominees for their achievements and significant contributions, which continually strengthen the ties between the French and Australian communities.

➡️ Discover the finalists for the 2025 French-Australian Excellence Awards at the link in bio!

⏰ From Monday 27 October, voting to select the winners will officially begin and continue until 9 November.

👏 🥇 The winners will be announced at our highly anticipated ceremony on Tuesday 25 November at the French Residence in Canberra, where we will gather to celebrate exceptional talent, innovation and collaboration between France and Australia

This event is under the patronage of The Embassy of France in Australia

Proudly Sponsored by: French Assist .au .australia

Supported by: French Foreign Trade Advisors

21/10/2025

🚀 The ballots are counted, and the jury is on it! Get ready—finalists will be announced shortly! 🏅

Winners will be celebrated at the prestigious Awards Evening Ceremony on Tuesday 25 November 2025 at The Embassy of France in Australia in Canberra. 🎉

Save the date and stay tuned for updates on the finalists and Jury voting!

Together, let's highlight excellence and innovation in our community.

This event is under the patronage of The Embassy of France in Australia .

Proudly Sponsored by: Art Atrium 48, Bilateral Solutions, ENGIE AU, French Assist, L'Oréal, PONANT, Smart Mango, Tefal and THEAULT.

Supported by: Alliance Française Sydney | Business France Australia | FACCI - French-Australian Chamber of Commerce & Industry | French Foreign Trade Advisors | French Tech Australia (FT AU)

More info: https://www.lcanews.com/our-2025-nominees-french-australian-excellence-awards/

08/10/2025

Si les résultats resteront secrets jusqu’à la fin des votes, la plupart des catégories sont encore très indécises avec des résultats très serrés entre de nombreux candidats. Il est donc encore temps de faire une différence.

La cinquième édition des French-Australian Excellence Awards connait un succès retentissant. En seulement quelques jours de vote, nos serveurs ont déjà enregistré près de 4000 votes pour ces prestigieuses récompenses. Les prix visent à reconnaître et célébrer les réalisations et contrib...

30/09/2025

🇦🇺🇫🇷From 01 October until 19 October 2025, voting is open for the fifth edition of the French-Australian Excellence Awards!🥇

‘This fifth edition confirms the central role of these awards for the Franco-Australian community. We received nearly 120 nominations and are delighted to honour these talented individuals who are a source of pride for both our countries,’ explains François Vantomme, editor-in-chief of Le Courrier Australien and founder of the Awards.

Vote for your favourites now:
✨https://www.lcanews.com/our-2025-nominees-french-australian-excellence-awards/

“We would like to thank everyone who submitted nominations, as well as our sponsors (Art Atrium 48, Bilateral Solutions, Engie, French Assist, l’Oréal, Ponant, Smart Mango, Tefal and Theault), without whom this prestigious event would not have been possible. We would also like to thank France in Australia - Ambassade de France en Australie and the Team France associations (Alliance Française Sydney, Business France, FACCI - French-Australian Chamber of Commerce & Industry, La French Tech Australia and the CCE), whose support gives this event a national dimension.”

15/09/2025

Malgré des doutes sur la position des Etats-Unis, l'Australie valide un investissement massif dans les sous-marins nucléaires.

L’Australie va investir quelque 6,8 milliards d’euros pour rendre un de ses chantiers navals capable de construire une flotte de sous-marins à propulsion nucléaire, dans le cadre de la modernisation de ses équipements face à la montée en puissance militaire de la Chine. Ces 12 milliards de ...

15/09/2025

L’indiscipline aura coûté cher à l’Australie, qui doit maintenant se tourner vers deux matchs décisifs contre un ténor du rugby mondial.

Grâce aux 23 points au pied de Santiago Carreras, l’Argentine s’est imposée 28-26 samedi à Sydney en Rugby Championship face à l’Australie, qui était menée 28-7 avant de remonter au score sans parvenir à s’imposer. Dans une atmosphère bouillante au Sydney Football Stadium, les Pumas,...

13/09/2025

🙏 Deb Corbett CEO Asia Pacific at Explorations, shares what sponsoring the research and innovation category means to their team. 🚀🚀

This award recognises significant contributions to research and innovation — driving progress in their field and beyond. 💡🔬

Proudly supported by Ponant — a luxury cruise and expedition company with a deep love of the sea and a passion for travel. ⚓🌊🛳️

🔗 Learn more: 👉 https://au.ponant.com

🗓️ Nominations for all award categories close at midnight AEST tomorrow (Sunday night)!

👉 Submit your nominations at the link in bio.

11/09/2025

Une semaine avant Noël en 2017, le monde de la famille s’est effondré lorsque Lucie, âgée de quatre ans, a été diagnostiquée d’une leucémie lymphoblastique aiguë.

Tout au long du traitement éprouvant de Lucie, la Starlight Express Room a aidé à faire renaître des moments d’amusement et de bonheur d’enfance qui avaient manqué depuis son diagnostic. [...]

Bien qu’elle doive encore passer des contrôles médicaux réguliers pour suivre ses progrès, Lucie a enfin pu effectuer son voyage dans sa destination de rêve dans le Territoire du Nord, dans le cadre de la célébration des 15 ans du partenariat entre Starlight Children's Foundation Australiat et Virgin Australia

Quand Lucie, âgée de 12 ans, n’écrit pas des bandes dessinées ou ne compose pas des poèmes, elle poursuit un autre type de courage: la résilience qui vient d’un long et difficile parcours médical. Bilingue en français et en anglais, elle adore les bandes dessinées françaises et a même...

09/09/2025

🗓️ Nominations for all 10 award categories close at midnight this Sunday!

🌿🇫🇷🇦🇺 Our Environmental & Sustainability Award Sponsor is ENGIE AU!

This award recognises a commitment to promoting sustainability, environmental conservation, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), or Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices.

The winner will have implemented initiatives or strategies that reduce carbon footprint, protect ecosystems, promote sustainable development, and address broader social and governance challenges.

A sincere thank you to ENGIE, a household name in France and a global leader in the transition to net zero.

In Australia, ENGIE is building a strong renewable energy portfolio—including wind, solar, gas, hydrogen, and battery solutions—as part of its mission to reach net zero by 2045. For ENGIE, zero is everything.

🌱 Learn more 👉 https://engie.com.au

Thank you to Shannon Hyde and Krystin Dudley as representatives of ENGIE for their support. 🙏

There are some fantastic partners within Team France - such as the FACET- Franco-Australian Centre for Energy Transition - on the same mission.

👉 Submit your nominations here: https://www.lcanews.com/2025-french-australian-excellence-awards/

09/09/2025

🙏 Thank you to Deb Corbett CEO Asia Pacific at PONANT Explorations, for the team’s sponsorship of the Research & Innovation category at this year’s Awards! 🚀🚀

This award recognises significant contributions to research and innovation — driving progress in their field and beyond. 💡🔬

The winner will have demonstrated exceptional dedication to advancing knowledge, developing groundbreaking research, or creating innovative solutions that have had a major impact on their industry or the wider community. 🌍💥

Whether through pioneering scientific discoveries, technological advancements, or transformative research projects, these changemakers are helping shape the future. ✨📈

Proudly supported by Ponant — a luxury cruise and expedition company with a deep love of the sea and a passion for travel. ⚓🇫🇷
On board its intimate ships, the company promotes the French touch — a sense of hospitality, refined gastronomy, and renowned partners offer an unforgettable experience, respectful of humans and the environment. 🌊🛳️

🔗 Learn more: 👉 https://au.ponant.com

🗓️ Nominations for all 10 award categories close at midnight this Sunday!
👉 Submit your nominations here: https://www.lcanews.com/en/2025-french-australian-excellence-awards/

🇫🇷🇦🇺 These awards are under the patronage of The Embassy of France in Australia and have the support of our partners: Alliance Française de Sydney | Business France Australia | FACCI - French-Australian Chamber of Commerce & Industry | La French Tech | French Foreign Trade Advisors

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