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How well planned activity centres can enhance economic development
By Ross Larsen* Activity centres are the core areas of a city or town that accommodate a concentration of retailing, business offices, personal and professional…
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Encouraging tourism growth
Located in western New South Wales, Balranald Shire Council’s Economic Development Committee recognised that the opening of the nearby Yanga National Park in 2009 and…
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Putting theory into practice*
Classroom theory is one thing, but nothing beats direct experience. Each year, Victoria University postgraduate tourism management students undertake a fieldwork study of a regional…
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Randwick encouraged to ‘Walk It Off’
Randwick City Council is encouraging businesses and residents in the Kingsford and Kensington areas to join ‘Walk It Off’ – a new sustainable transport initiative.…
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Hume enters new tourism partnership
In July Hume City Council and Sunbury’s local community radio station, 3NRG, entered into a partnership to promote local tourism. A newly created tourism segment,…
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Mildura Rural City
Situated in North West Victoria, Mildura Rural City covers almost ten per cent of the state’s area. The region’s landscape ranges from precious Mallee vegetation…
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Plenty of sunshine lures solar investment
The warm Mediterranean climate and regular sunshine of the Mildura region has been luring families and holiday makers to this part of the world for…
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All systems go in 2010
2010 has seen a number of long awaited major projects get underway throughout Mildura Rural City. Identified as key community priorities and with the potential…
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Big names making the move to Mildura
Although traditionally considered a hub for horticulture and associated industries, the Mildura region is fast attracting investment and development from a new wave of retailers…
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Creating our region’s future
The vision of Mildura Development Corporation (MDC) is ‘creating our region’s future’, and since becoming an independent incorporated entity in April 2009, it has made…
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Top destination for business events
Mildura’s popularity as a destination for conferences and business events is continuing to flourish with another major four day event secured for the city in…
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Skilled migration program proving popular
A program that assists local businesses to secure staff with specialist skill sets is adding an extra dimension to this region’s economy. Countless businesses in…
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