Tourism
July 29, 2005
The recently launched book “The Truth about being an International Student” has been written with passion. Author and founder of www.globallyunited.net, Claudia Doria, sees the opportunity for a rich cultural exchange between student and host family while being deeply aware […]
July 27, 2005
More than 200 art exhibitions, open studios and visual arts events will be held as part of an event in South Australia from July 29 to August 14. The South Australian Living Artists Festival aims to promote and celebrate the […]
July 27, 2005
Low cost airfares have boosted the lucrative fly/drive market. Tourism Queensland research had confirmed a significant growth in the fly/drive market, particularly for Tropical North Queensland, says Tourism Minister Margaret Keech. Tourists are flying to destinations like Cairns and hiring […]
July 27, 2005
A subdivision application to provide 345 homes at Cable Beach, Broome,has been approved. There has been exceptional growth over the past years in Broome. Land prices have been increasing very rapidly and demand for residential development has grown significantly says […]
July 27, 2005
In 2004 domestic and international visitors spent $63.7 billion in Australia. Of this amount, international visitors spent $12.6 billion and domestic visitors accounted for over four fifths – $51.1 billion. 54% of the domestic vsitor spending was in regional Australia […]
July 27, 2005
As a result of discussions at an adventure tourism forum held in Mansfield, Victoria, recently, an initial meeting has been scheduled for Tourism Alliance Victoria members to discuss the formation and structure of a Victorian Adventure Tourism Activity Group. The […]
July 27, 2005
After hearing the Isis Shire CEO speak recently at the Small Towns Conference, La Trobe University Bendigo (Vic), a PWF reader has alerted us to the wonderful community response to the Childers Backpacker Hostel blaze. Following the disastrous fire of […]
July 26, 2005
The role of farmers’ markets in business incubation, small family farm business successes and the significance of authenticity in successful market operation will be discussed at the 2nd national conference – Market Power: The Real Food Revolution Grows, 27-29 August […]
July 26, 2005
Vin Maskell and Sarah Hudson will present ‘To the Point’ an opportunity to refine your communication skills and become media smart on Saturday July 30, from 10am – 3pm: 1) Understand the media and how it works2) Discover how to […]
July 14, 2005
Ingrid Thomas thinks like Pigs Will Fly – she has seen a need in her community and she is doing something about it, for a minimal fee to cover costs. A Gippsland Artist, Ingrid has had a career in teaching […]
July 13, 2005
CONCERN about some ‘grey areas’ of leasing and licensing agreements that allow backpackers to crowd into rooms – that don’t have sprinkler systems or generally comply with licensed Hostel standards – was aired at the 12 July Open Meeting of […]
July 13, 2005
South Australia’s urban rail system has bike carrying capacity, at least for off peak services. Railtrails Australia is keeping an eye on how other State railways are responding to the bike carrying issue. In Victoria there is an increasing number […]