News
-
Wildflowers and history on display
The Shire of Toodyay, just a short trip from Perth in Western Australia, is making its mark as a tourism destination. Just a short 85km…
-
CCTV wins national award
Aurukun Shire Council in Queensland has received a national award for excellence for it closed-circuit television (CCTV) security system, which is successfully reducing anti-social behaviour…
-
Exploring Queensland’s Sandstone Wonders just got easier
Banana Shire Council in central Queensland has been building its tourism profile in recent years and just announced new accommodation to further boost visitor opportunities.…
-
Knowledge-intensive economic development*
Economic development is more than ever before reliant on the growth and success of knowledge-intensive jobs and industries. Throughout Australia many regions are witness to…
-
Revving up the economy
A classic car race in the Shire of Irwin in Western Australia is injecting thousands into the local economy. The Denison Foreshore Sprint and the…
-
Spotlight on landcare
A recent opening day at a flora and fauna sanctuary in the Shire of Kojonup in Western Australia was a great success. Attendees at the…
-
New trail an economic and social boost
City of Canada Bay and City of Parramatta are partnering to build a picturesque, nine-kilometre walking and cycling trail that will link Rhodes, Parramatta and…
-
Parks and Leisure awards
Parks and Leisure Australia (PLA) recognized the sector’s brightest minds and most creative, sustainable and innovative initiatives from across Australia at the National Awards of…
-
New accommodation to boost tourism
Lockyer Valley Regional Council in Queensland is committed to creating economic development opportunities and is boosting accommodation options in the area. Council has partnered with…
-
Marketing hits the road
The District Council of Cleve in South Australia has utilised a simple but effective marketing strategy to get the name of the region out on…
-
Iconic market going strong
A popular market in the City of Port Phillip in Melbourne has been operating for nearly 50 years and remains a popular tourism drawcard. For…
-
Rodeo success in remote town
A school holiday workshop run by Roper Gulf Regional Council’s Youth Reconnect team introduced local youth to cattle handling and rodeo. As part of its…










