What an outstanding success the 2024 national tour of Victoria was! Victorian branch chair Robert Stevens and his team did an absolutely fantastic job in every regard. From venue selection, menu selection, to negotiating the best possible deal with all providers, nothing more could possibly have been wished for. On behalf of the board and those who had the great privilege to attend the first ever Australiana Society national tour of Victoria, a huge thank you to Robert and all involved does not seem enough. Tour and Victorian branch member Graham Stanley provides an insight into the tour later in this magazine. Thank you for this Graham. The Society’s Evolution The Victorian tour demonstrated the wisdom of the former Sydney committee in creating state branches, initially in Tasmania followed by Queensland, Victoria, South Australia and NSW. This decision has enabled the Society to grow, following amendments to the constitution. Immediate past president Dr Jim Bertouch in particular must take credit for his leadership in this regard....