Thank you to Long Beach Mayor Rex Richardson and Long Beach Economic Partnership CEO Courtney Russell for hosting us for a discussion on Long Beach's global partnerships.
Long Beach is home to significant Australian investment and business activity. With the LA28 and Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games on the horizon, the ties between Australia and Long Beach will continue to grow.
If you’re an Australian headed to the FIFA World Cup, there’s some info you need to know:
1️⃣ Check the entry requirements: Each country has different rules and requirements. Make sure you’ve got the correct documentation before you travel
2️⃣ Get your tickets: You need to have match tickets in advance on the World Cup App
3️⃣ Stay informed: use @smartraveller for the latest information
4️⃣ Fan Zones: find your closest on the FIFA Website
5️⃣ Emergency info: 911 is the emergency number in all three countries. Consular assistance is available 24/7.
Thank you Katie Soo and the Asia Society Southern California for hosting us at the 2026 Asia Game Changer Awards last week.
We were pleased to hear from Asia Society Global President and CEO, the Hon Dr. Kevin Rudd on the creative connections between the United States and the Asia-Pacific.
Congratulations to the winners: Ida Liu (CEO, HSBC), Beong-Soo Kim (President, USC), KPop Demon Hunters, Takashi Murakami (Artist/Founder, Kaikai Kiki) and the Angel City Football Club.
Delighted to welcome Australia’s superannuation funds, Assistant Secretary Michael DeSombre, Senator Chris Coons and senior business leaders to a reception during the Milken Global Conference. Thank you to Michael Silverton from @macquariegroup and @milkeninstitute for co-hosting the event with the Consulate.
We showcased the scale and momentum of Australia–US economic ties, driven by Australia’s US$3 trillion superannuation system.
With more than US$500 billion already invested in the US, and projected to triple by 2035, this capital is accelerating collaboration across infrastructure, energy, technology, and critical minerals.
This week, we joined the 2026 Select LA Investment Summit, hosted by @laedc . I spoke on the panel "Infrastructure for an Open and Resilient LA," and had the opportunity to meet with leaders hosting major Australian investment in and around their communities, including Port of Long Beach CEO Dr. Noel Hacegaba and Bakersfield Mayor Karen Goh.
Australia's footprint in California continues to grow, with more than 400 Australian companies supporting over 11,000 jobs and US$1.3 billion in wages across the state.
On Sunday, we came together at the Los Angeles National Cemetery to honour the sacrifice and legacy of Australians and New Zealanders who have served, and continue to serve.
Lest we forget.
Today on ANZAC Day we gathered aboard the USS Midway to honour the sacrifice and legacy of Australian and New Zealanders who have served and continued to serve.
Lest we forget.
During our visit last week, we met with Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser, the Office of Economic Development and International Trade, and Denver Economic Development and Opportunity to strengthen relations.
Innovation was front and centre with a visit to Advanced Navigation's commercial hub. The Australian AI & quantum technology leader is a global force in autonomous and navigation systems, driving impact across defence, mining and space.
We were pleased to meet Colorado’s new Film Commissioner, Lauren Grimshaw Sloane, as excitement builds for the Sundance Film Festival’s arrival in Boulder in January 2027 🎥
Creative collaboration, innovation, AI, quantum and cutting‑edge technology driving the Australia-Colorado relationship.
Honorary Consuls play a vital role in advancing Australia’s interests overseas. We are delighted to announce the reappointment of James Waddell as Honorary Consul for Australia in Denver. Australia and Colorado share strong people‑to‑people links, and we are proud to have James representing the Australian community in Denver.
Dr. Maree Clarke ( @ree_clarke ), is a Yorta Yorta / Wamba Wamba / Mutti Mutti / Boonwurrung woman, artist and curator. Clarke is a pivotal figure in the reclamation of south-east Australian Aboriginal art and cultural practices and has a passion for reviving and sharing elements of Aboriginal culture that were lost – or lying dormant – as a consequence of colonization.
Come see two works by Maree in the exhibition “The Stars We Do Not See: Australian Indigenous Art” at the @denverartmuseum through July 26, 2026.
We were honoured to support the preview of The Stars We Do Not See: Australian Indigenous Art—the largest exhibition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art ever presented internationally.
It was a privilege to meet artist Maree Clarke and engage with her powerful work firsthand.
Our sincere thanks to the Denver Art Museum and to the National Gallery Victoria, especially Jessica Clark, Senior Curator NGV and Christoph Heinrich, Director DAM for their vision and collaboration in bringing this project to life.
The Stars We Do Not See
Opens April 19, 2026 at The Denver Art Museum
