Tourism
October 26, 2007
Some say Nowa Nowa, in lovely East Gippsland, is one of Australia’s most disadvantaged postcodes, but right now local artists are planning to demonstrate that the good life is not all about consumption and the endless pursuit of possessions. Their […]
October 24, 2007
A record 102,966 backpackers being granted Australian working holiday visas for the nine months to March 2007 – an increase of 15 percent – with 130,000 more expected for the next 12 month period, is good news for the backpacker […]
September 30, 2007
Civic Voice (CV) in the NSW Central Coast – Wyong-Gosford region – is really doing something about deliberative democracy/community-based policymaking, as is the Gippsland Women’s Local Government Association (GWLGA) and Ratepayers Victoria Inc. How is democracy and the hope of […]
September 27, 2007
This request has just arrived in our inbox, with a note saying “I don’t pass on this type of email unless I can see some real value to our community – Phillip Island, Vic – and this is one of […]
September 27, 2007
Tourism Queensland’s (TQ) Winter News says: “Tourists are seeking new and enriching experiences from their holiday and consequently destinations are being chosen not only for their scenery and tourist services but also for the natural adventure component they provide.” Anyone […]
September 26, 2007
Community eco-cultural concerns are going beyond buying energy-efficient light bulbs, using enviro bags and buying raffle tickets ‘for a good cause’. Hospitality Magazine reports that some consumers are now considering the environmental implications of what they eat, where they dine, […]
September 20, 2007
Back in 2005 PWF first wrote about Leah Squire – then living at Dampier, WA – and her new website www.byokids.com.au. This weekend Leah’s ‘family travel guru’ business was a Queensland finalist in the Small Business Champions Awards 2007 held […]
September 13, 2007
It’s just s-o-o-o- good to get this sort of feedback on PWF. Cherry Axel, of ‘Life is…’www.lifeis.net.au/, a new ‘personalized social planning service facilitating social inclusion and community connectedness for all’, says: “I find it’s (PWF) the greatest of motivational […]
September 9, 2007
Last year PWF wrote about the new Dugong Beach Resort being built on Groote Eylandt. The resort and nearby Escape Sportfishing Lodge, will open up the spectacular scenery and fishing in this part of the Gulf. Who is behind the […]
September 5, 2007
ATEC (Australian Tourism Export Council) is delighted with the announcement of a new reciprocal work and holiday visa which will allow young Americans to travel and work in Australia for up to a year. They believe it will potentially open […]
August 31, 2007
Read on for another excellent article from the Margaret River Business Centre. ‘Doing Business’ by Dr Barb Maidment Finding and keeping the right staff for your business can be the difference between success and failure. Just ask anyone trying to […]
August 30, 2007
Some very important explanatory background info has just been presented by Warwick Raverty – principal scientific adviser on the Resource Planning Development Commission (RPDC) Assessment Panel for the Gunns proposal – in an article for New Matilda. The science is […]