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NCCA Orange Ball

NCCA Orange Ball Netherlands Chamber of Commmerce Australia (NCCA).

The second ‘NCCA Orange Ball’ will be held at Crown Casino on Friday the 17th October 2008. The theme this year is ‘The Dutch Secret’ which, among others, will manifest itself through innovative Dutch-style food prepared by Paul Verheul from the famous Kurhaus in The Hague.

Special guests include Pim Verbeek, coach of the Socceroos and Mr Niek van Zutphen, Ambassador of the Netherlands, and his wife.

The event will be hosted by Trevor Marmalade, a Dutch–Australian entertainer who is best known from his involvement in the Footy Show.

Check NCCA's website for regularly updates on this and other events.

 
The stink about Deodorant
Saturday, 28 June 2008 22:05

Wafting through the corridors, a permanent ozone of deodorant lingers lynx-like awaiting its prey. The usual headache dulls the brain into submission as I reluctantly meet the troop of year 8 who line up some already reeking of deodorant. Windows open, fan on receives an immediate chorus of complaints from those most noticeable in their armour of deodorant.

by Henri Van Zanden 

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KLM Dutch Orange Day 2008
Friday, 09 May 2008 22:48

A resounding succes!

Despite predictions of cold weather and hail, KLM DOD 2008 turned out to be a mild and mostly sunny event. An estimated 20,000 people attended and enjoyed the entertainment and variety of Dutch foods.

To taste a little bit of the atmosphere on the day, visit our photo gallery. We hope to see you next year!

 
Advice on energy bills
Monday, 03 March 2008 10:04
Victorians will be able to access timely advice from financial counsellors and trained welfare workers if they experience hardship with energy bills, the Minister for Consumer Affairs, Tony Robinson and the Minister for Energy and Resources, Peter Batchelor, announced today.
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2007 Jonas Kreveld Award goes to Mr Hans Nieuwland
Friday, 21 December 2007 00:00
The Jonas Kreveld Award Committee, chaired by Netherlands Chamber of Commerce (NCCA) Board Member Mr Kees van Duyn and including representatives from DutchCare and the Erasmus Foundation, is pleased to announce that the prestigious Award has been presented this year to Mr Hans Nieuwland.
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