We are now looking forward to a Social Barbecue on 18 October at Nordic House commencing at 6pm. The cost will be $25 for members and $35 for non members. The price includes food, tea and coffee and a door prize. BYO alcohol, and soft drinks will be sold for $1. Continue reading “Social barbecue on Saturday 18 October” →

The Association’s Annual General Meeting was held at Nordic House on 6 September. For the first time, and at the request made at the 2013 AGM, the meeting was held at little later than in previous years. This resulted in an improved turn-out by members with 23 people attending. Continue reading “From the Committee” →

Following is the report presented to our recent Annual General Meeting by the retiring President, Peter Pedersen

I would like to thank all members who have helped out during the last year and to everyone attending today’s AGM.  In particular, I would like to thank: Continue reading “President’s report 2013-2014” →

SVT World is the international channel from Sweden’s public service broadcaster SVT. It offers a wide selection of content including news, entertainment, documentaries and drama series and is the only service that provides some of Sweden most popular shows to viewers abroad. The channel recently began broadcasting to Australia and New Zealand.

SVT World’s programs are mainly Swedish productions from the domestic public service channels, SVT1 and SVT2. The selection is complemented with programmes from SVTB (children’s channel), SVT24 and Kunskapskanalen (facts channel). The channel also includes a catch-up function which enables you to track back and watch several of last week’s best shows. Continue reading “Swedish television available in Australia” →

It’s that time of the year when the Association needs your financial support.

Annual membership fees are now due and to vote at the AGM in September, you must be a financial member of the Association. Continue reading “Membership Reminder” →