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TV crowdfunding a collaborative success
The Borough of Queenscliffe in coastal Victoria recently coordinated a successful crowdfunding campaign with local traders to help boost the region’s tourism brand. Small in…
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Geocaching visits the Surf Coast
Surf Coast Shire Council in Victoria is preparing to host a geocaching event that will see up to 1000 people converge on the region. Described…
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Learning about bushtucker
Campbelltown City Council has launched a series of bushwalking tours through the Dharawal National Park, an area rich with Indigenous heritage. The project, run collaboratively…
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New skin for iconic rhinos
Ahead of hosting the Artlands Conference, Dubbo Regional Council granted their iconic rhino statues a fresh lick of paint. Local high school students were invited…
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Crab Fest sets sights on tourism award
Mandurah’s signature annual event, the Channel 7 Mandurah Crab Fest, is competing for the 2016 Perth Airport Western Australian Tourism Awards, hosted by the Tourism…
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Cross-border collaboration
A tourism partnership agreement between Hilltops Council in New South Wales and VisitCanberra is helping both regions. The $10,000 tourism partnership between Hilltops Council and…
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Destination Daintree
Douglas Shire Council and the Wet Tropics Management Authority (WTMA) have produced an interactive guide to the Queensland region’s Bloomfield Track. The “Bloomfield Track Experience…
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The world we walk in*
By Ken Moule, CEO Global GBM Digital disruption continues to put pressure on traditional business models and industries. Many industries are being forced to embrace…
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Boosting job opportunities
The City of Greater Geelong has received funding to enhance employment opportunities for residents. The Council has received $755,000 from the Victorian Government’s Department of…
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Online presence boosts visitor numbers
As more people access destination information online, Penrith City Council has been building its visitor strategy. Recent research from Destination NSW – the State’s government…
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The Pavilion Kiama makes business a pleasure*
Long a tourist hotspot, the historic township of Kiama is turning out to be a magnet for those looking to mix business with leisure. That’s…
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Pop-up shop success
An innovative pop up shop in the City of Onkaparinga in South Australia has helped activate the area and revitalise the local economy. As part…










