Tourism
November 2, 2005
Cruising with six guests on a 50m foot catamaran around the spectacular Furneaux Group in Bass Strait is certainly a seachange for Chris Fenner and Judy Clark. They would love to sail north, particularly along the Kimberley coast – the […]
November 2, 2005
On returning home, international tourists can be quiet ambassadors for Australia, with a heightened appreciation of our society, culture and general way of life. This can help soften international media stereotypes of Australians as beer swilling racists, dodging crocodiles and […]
November 1, 2005
At The Old Flour Mill Gallery in Euroa – provided free of charge with the help of Vichealth funding – two independent Arts Access workshops will focus on:1)dance for people with intellectual disabilities on Friday 4 November;2)options for people with […]
November 1, 2005
Wellington, the cultural and culinary capital of New Zealand, is growing in popularity with Australian travellers, who are visiting the city in greater numbers and are staying longer. The recently released New Zealand International Visitor Survey shows that Wellington achieved […]
October 19, 2005
A group of Warragul women in Victoria’s Gippsland region have held several workshops with mosaic artist Maery Gabriel to produce 20 mosaic tiles as part of the ‘Women who Mean Business’ project. The tiles, depicting the local ecology, will be […]
October 19, 2005
A $25 fuel card and local attractions discount vouchers will be offered to people who book a South Australian ‘Shorts’ holiday between Sunday and Thursday from 16 October to 16 December 2005. These holiday choices range from B & B […]
October 19, 2005
We all know it takes time, sometimes 12 months to organise an event. The Country Racing Calendar, available at www.countryracing.com.au, sets you thinking about people enjoying an exciting ‘crowd’ day at one of the big Country Cups, or, relaxing on […]
October 19, 2005
No Limits is an award winning community television show that looks at living life to the fullest with a disability. It is a panel chat show that includes location stories from around Australia, presented by people with disabilities for the […]
October 19, 2005
The Bellvue on the Lakes Entrance Esplanade will host the Men’s Shed Conference, November 10-11 2005. KEYNOTE THEMES:– Men(s)tal Health – Shedding our Fears – Dr Rob Moodie– The Role of men’s Sheds in Men’s Health – Rick Hayes– Listening […]
October 6, 2005
Perth has won the prestigious 2005 UK Guardian Observer and Guardian Unlimited Travel Award category of ‘Favourite Overseas City. Sydney came second ahead of Hong Kong, Krakow, Tallinn (Estonia) and Cape Town. The Travel Awards reflect the views of Guardian […]
October 5, 2005
So WHY did the Heyfield community put so much effort into grantseeking and getting their Wetlands Centre up and going? Community activist, and the last of the original committee, Wendy Rhodes says there are several reasons: 1)History – the Racecourse […]
October 5, 2005
Tourism Alliance Victoria has completed its second local government tourism health check. Building on the first round in 2002, the 2005 research showed an increase in the median tourism investment of local councils to $365,215. On average Councils spend 0.89% […]